Orlando hires Rob Keefe as head coach

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Predators have named Rob Keefe the team's new head coach for the upcoming season.

Keefe has coached in the Arena Football League for five seasons, most recently as the defensive coordinator for the Utah Blaze. He was also the head coach of the Spokane Shock in 2010 when they won the AFL title.

Keefe said in a statement Tuesday that he's "excited to begin a new chapter and a renewed commitment to excellence that all Predator fans deserve."

The Predators finished with a 7-11 record last season.

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