In their first year, Augusta went 13-3, made the playoffs, and had the best record in the American Conference.

During the playoffs, the Stallions held off a very feisty Carolina Rhinos team that was looking to upset Augusta.

Had they won, they would have played the Quad City Steamwheelers for the inaugural AF2 championship.

In November 2000, Owner Frank Lawrence named Mike Hold the team's new head coach and Darrell Harbin the team's new general manager.

Augusta & professional football was thought to be a tough combination to regroup.