Cincinnati Swarm

The Cincinnati Swarm was an expansion af2 franchise, that joined the league in 2003, along with the Green Bay Blizzard. Cincinnati played for the National Conference, in the Midwest Division. In 2003, the Swarm went 7–9, second in the Midwest Division. The Swarm's first touchdown was scored by fullback Andy Aracri. Aracri, who graduated from Miami University (Ohio) also had brief stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Los Angeles Avengers of the AFL and the BC Lions of the CFL. Showcasing more local talent might have been able to save the franchise by winning over their fan base. Despite their modest record, and finishing second in their division, they failed to make the playoffs. Cincinnati's attempt at arena football failed, and the Swarm folded after one year. Ten years earlier, Cincinnati was home to the Cincinnati Rockers from 1992 to 1993, and like the Swarm, they folded shortly after their inception. Despite the Swarm's failure, the city of Cincinnati would get another af2 franchise in the form of the now defunct Cincinnati Jungle Kats, who suffered the same fate at the Swarm. The city currently has no af2 team.