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TEN (OR SO) GREATEST VICTORIES
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Florida 33, Bakersfield 28 (2004)
Easily the most improbable win in franchise history, the Sharks fell behind the Buzzards on Monday Night only to see WR and classmate Derrick Mason throw for the winning TD to prevent the Buzzards' Steve McNair from keeping Bakersfield in the lead.
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Florida 50, Birmingham 46 (2012)
With the season and game seemingly both over, the Sharks put together an historic comeback behind Eli Manning, Bryce Brown, Hakeem Nicks, and Lawrence Tynes on Sunday Night that not only was the second greatest in SFL history but also put the team back in the playoff race on the way to a title after defeating the heavily favored Barbarians after trailing 46-6.
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Florida 37, California 22 (1992)
The Sharks evened the all-time series with the Grapevine at 3-3 in California's final game to meet a goal established after losing two playoff games to the Grapevine and the first three matchups against them.
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Florida 44, Charleston 32 (1998)
After Charleston had spent the Mid 90's dominating the SFL and Florida in particular, the Sharks won when it counted by defeating the Crush in this Quarterfinal matchup thanks to free agent WR Torrance Small.
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Florida 87, Cincinnati 29 (1986)
The game that still sets the standard for the most points ever scored in one contest in SFL history and the basis for the "80's Club." Cincinnati needed 11 TD's from RB James Jones to win on Monday Night.
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Florida 63, Cincinnati 14 (1991)
The Sharks set the all-time SFL Bowl scoring record and showed they could finally defeat their long-time rival in the big game after their infamous loss to California.
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Florida 45, Indianapolis 39 (2021)
Mired in a multiple week slump for the first time ever, QB Patrick Mahomes exploded for five touchdowns on Sunday Night to stunningly rally the Sharks from a 39-15 deficit while the owner was in Nashville.
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Florida 88, Richmond 7 (2018)
In his second start, QB Patrick Mahomes threw for six touchdowns and led the Sharks to break their 32-year old scoring record and post the second highest total in SFL history while setting a new record for margin of victory by over ten points.
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Florida 72, Santa Fe 33 (2002)
After a tough 5-9 season in 2001, the Sharks defied the experts and shocked the SFL with an 11-3 record--earning the #1 seed for the first time since 1995. However, no victory could have signaled Florida's return to prominence quite like their Quarterfinal win over Stallions--one of the three teams they had lost to in the regular season.
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Florida 39, Santa Fe 28 (2003)
Trailing 28-27 entering Monday Night with a 1-3 record, everyone expected a scoreless fate for WR Marvin Harrison against the World Champion Buccaneer defense. However, Harrison scored in the 3rd quarter (and again later) causing a jubilent owner to proclaim "we're not dead yet!"
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Florida 23, Tallahassee 18 (1996)
Trailing 18-11 entering Monday Night, the Sharks needed two touchdowns from Dan Marino and O.J. McDuffie combined. Marino hit McDuffie late that night as the Sharks won the Semifinal and ultimately SFL Bowl XI.
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Florida 51, Tallahassee 41 (2003)
Once at 0-3 and 5-6 during the season, having been beaten badly twice by the South champion Spears, the Sharks ran the table after losing 47-4 to the Spears only to earn a rematch in the Quarterfinals. Florida survived a shutout at QB in a true team effort and held off Spear RB Deuce McAllister on Sunday Night after almost blowing a 45-10 lead at 5:30 ET.
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Florida 54, Tallahassee 39 (2012)
Entering the game a substantial underdog as the #7 seed facing the #1 Spears in SFL Bowl XXVII, the Sharks ended "the drought" of 16 years without a title in a complete team effort and improbably pulling ahead in the 4PM hour behind Stevan Ridley's two touchdown runs.
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Florida 47, Tallahassee 44 (2014)
Having made poor lineup decisions early in the day, the Sharks improbably stormed back from a 20-0 deficit with 42 straight points before holding on for dear life to win their second title in three years against their rival.
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Florida 44, Tallahassee 22 (2016)
Faced without a starting QB due to Derek Carr's injury in the Semifinal win, street free agent Matt Moore was signed and scored twice. Drew Brees was contained. Antonio Gates tied the TE TD record. Even Zach Zenner scored late. The team was 2-5 at midseason, and this completed the remarkable.
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Florida 42, Tallahassee 37 (2018)
Down 37-12 entering the 4PM slate, the Sharks debuted new starting QB Patrick Mahomes against the top three NFL defense of the Chargers. Mahomes began his career with Florida with four scores, the team held on against Spear WR Brandin Cooks on Monday Night, and the rest is history.
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Florida 49, Tallahassee 40 (2023)
Facing a difficult schedule and with a previously struggling offense, the Sharks rallied against their rival--sparked by an unexpected two scores from rookie RB Bijan Robinson on parole--and all but sealed a playoff spot.
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Florida 50, Washington 48 (1987)
The undefeated Sharks faced the Warriors in this Semifinal holding a precarious two point lead on Monday Night. However, the Sharks held Washington kicker Kevin Butler scoreless to preserve the legendary season. |
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TEN (OR SO) TOUGHEST LOSSES
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Atlanta 47, Florida 43 (1992)
In a mark that stood for over 12 years, Florida allowed Atlanta to set the SFL record for greatest comeback for a victory after the Sharks had built a 36-0 lead on Sunday.
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Birmingham 44, Florida 43 (2012)
Details later.
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Birmingham 18, Florida 1 (2017)
On the opening kickoff, K Jake Elliott concussed himself attempting to make a tackle at midfield. He went on to kick an extra point and miss a 34 yard FG. Then, the concussion police showed up, and things went downhill. Also, see the 2000 loss to Tallahassee.
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Birmingham 51, Florida 48 (2021)
Visiting the abode of Birmingham's owner, an incorrect and illegal officiating decision in overtime of the Seahawks/Titans game prevented the Seahawks from being sacked for a safety and resulted in an illegal field goal for the Barbarians that was the margin of victory in this game.
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California 38, Florida 16 (1988)
In a game that long stood as Florida's only SFL Bowl loss, California held Dan Marino scoreless to become the first team other than the Sharks to win an SFL Bowl.
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California 31, Florida 22 (1989)
Florida could not exact revenge against the #8 seed Grapevine a year later as California became the first #8 to defeat a #1. Dan Marino's pass to Mark Clayton was ruled down at the one yard line as California escaped with victory.
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Charleston 32, Florida 29 (2023)
In an unexpected struggle against a previously 0-6 Crush team that had found it's stride the previous two weeks, the Sharks only needed a Brandon Aubrey FG to salvage a tie for the entire second half of his game. However, the opposing Eagles ran out the clock on the ground, and an inexplicable Luke Schoonmaker 2-point conversion dropped pass sealed the Sharks fate--placing the team in playoff jeopardy for the season.
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Daytona Beach 21, Florida 20 (1993)
The Waves ended the Sharks' record 12-0 start in what also became Florida's first-ever loss on Thanksgiving.
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Detroit 38, Florida 37 (2009)
With victory secured after a dramatic two TD performance by WR Andre Johnson, in the 4th Quarter on Monday Night, two poor officiating calls placed aging RB Thomas Jones near the goalline for the improbable defeat that sent the Sharks to a 1-4 start.
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Indianapolis 21, Florida 20 (2003)
Never was a win more in hand than this. The Sharks only trailed 21-20 entering Monday Night with K David Akers left to play. Five minutes into the game, a 19-yard field goal became "The Fake," and Akers would never have a chance to score again.
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Jacksonville 36, Florida 35 (2012)
Details later.
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St. Louis 19, Florida 4 (1990)
In what would stand as the lowest scoring output ever by Florida (tied later), the Sharks were embarassed by the Arches.
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Santa Fe 33, Florida 27 (2001)
Needing the win to avoid the worst start in franchise history, even a successful bounty placed on Stallion kicker Tim Seder could not save the Sharks from losing on Monday Night to fall to 1-4.
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Tallahassee 6, Florida 4 (1997)
In a game that set fantasy football back decades, the Sharks matched their all-time worst offensive output and lost to their top division rival thanks to kicker Doug Pelfrey's three missed field goals.
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Tallahassee 47, Florida 46 (2000)
Looking to capture the victory during the 4PM hour, the Spears injured Shark kicker Jason Elam on the second half kickoff as the Sharks were unable to overcome the last point needed to avoid a loss. |
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