Jacksonville Bullies
Encyclopedia
The Jacksonville Bullies is an American
professional indoor lacrosse team based in Jacksonville, Florida
. They are a charter member of the North American Lacrosse League
. Beginning in the 2012 season, the Bullies will play their home games at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
.
on August 4, 2011. Jacksonville was not previously among the league's rumored markets, and was chosen as part of its push to place teams in non-traditional lacrosse markets. One factor in the selection was the success of the Moe's Southwestern Grille Sunshine Classic tournament between NCAA Division I lacrosse teams, including the local Jacksonville University
Dolphins
, in February 2011.
The name and logo were announced on August 31. The name was chosen to recall the bulldog
while not being confused with the University of Georgia
Bulldogs
. The logo depicts a bulldog with a lacrosse stick in its mouth and a small anchor
hanging from its collar in reference to Jacksonville's strong connections with the U.S. Navy. Jacksonville University defensive coordinator Brian Duncan will serve as head coach
; co-owner Chris Milo will also serve as general manager
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional indoor lacrosse team based in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968...
. They are a charter member of the North American Lacrosse League
North American Lacrosse League
The North American Lacrosse League is a men's professional indoor lacrosse league based in the United States, set to begin play in January 2012. The league will be North America's third professional lacrosse league, after Major League Lacrosse and the National Lacrosse League...
. Beginning in the 2012 season, the Bullies will play their home games at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena is a 15,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Jacksonville, Florida. It was built in 2003 as part of Mayor John Delaney's Better Jacksonville Plan to replace the outdated Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum....
.
History
The franchise, co-owned by Brett Vickers and Chris Milo was announced as the third founding member of the North American Lacrosse LeagueNorth American Lacrosse League
The North American Lacrosse League is a men's professional indoor lacrosse league based in the United States, set to begin play in January 2012. The league will be North America's third professional lacrosse league, after Major League Lacrosse and the National Lacrosse League...
on August 4, 2011. Jacksonville was not previously among the league's rumored markets, and was chosen as part of its push to place teams in non-traditional lacrosse markets. One factor in the selection was the success of the Moe's Southwestern Grille Sunshine Classic tournament between NCAA Division I lacrosse teams, including the local Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University is a private university in Jacksonville, Florida, on the banks of the St. Johns River. The school was founded in 1934 as a two year college and was known as Jacksonville Junior College until 1958, when it shifted its focus to four-year university degrees and adopted its...
Dolphins
Jacksonville Dolphins
The Jacksonville University Dolphins are the athletics team of Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. The Dolphins participate in NCAA Division I athletics, and are members of the Atlantic Sun Conference, the National Lacrosse Conference, and as the Pioneer Football League.-Sports...
, in February 2011.
The name and logo were announced on August 31. The name was chosen to recall the bulldog
Bulldog
Bulldog is the name for a breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge and the French Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose...
while not being confused with the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
Bulldogs
Georgia Bulldogs
The Georgia Bulldogs are the athletic teams of the University of Georgia. The Bulldogs compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and are members of the Southeastern Conference...
. The logo depicts a bulldog with a lacrosse stick in its mouth and a small anchor
Anchor
An anchor is a device, normally made of metal, that is used to connect a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the vessel from drifting due to wind or current. The word derives from Latin ancora, which itself comes from the Greek ἄγκυρα .Anchors can either be temporary or permanent...
hanging from its collar in reference to Jacksonville's strong connections with the U.S. Navy. Jacksonville University defensive coordinator Brian Duncan will serve as head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
; co-owner Chris Milo will also serve as general manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
.