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ARIZONA RATTLERS (6-3) @
CLEVELAND GLADIATORS (5-4)
Quicken Loans Arena
Friday, June 3rd, 2016 – 7:00 PM
GAME INFORMATION
2016 GLADIATORS SCHEDULE
WK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Date
April 1
April 9
April 16
April 23
April 29
May 6
May 13
May 23
May 28
June 3
June 11
June 18
June 25
July 9
July 16
July 24
Opponent
PHILADELPHIA
TAMPA BAY
LOS ANGELES
at Philadelphia
ORLANDO
JACKSONVILLE
PORTLAND
at Tampa Bay
PHILADELPHIA
ARIZONA
at Orlando
at Portland
at Jacksonville
BYE WEEK
at Philadelphia
at Los Angeles
at Arizona
BYE WEEK
Time/Result
L, 69-41
W, 41-29
L, 47-42
L, 67-50
L, 76-56
W, 41-40
W, 55-48
W, 70-63
W, 63-49
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
10:00 PM
7:00 PM
6:00 PM
10:00 PM
9:00 PM
ALL TIMES EASTERN
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
TEAM
W
L
T
%
PF PA
Arizona
6
3
0 .667 572 411
CLEVELAND 5
4
0 .556 459 488
Los Angeles 4
4
0 .500 366 365
Portland
0
8
0 .000 282 511
COMMUNICATIONS CONTACTS
Cleveland Gladiators
Pam Frasco
Office: 216-420-2213
Cell: 216-310-6959
Arizona Rattlers
Peter Garbow
Office:
Cell: 989-395-3789
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kickoff:
Arena:
Officials:
TV:
Radio:
7:00 PM
Quicken Loans Arena
Riley Johnson, Referee
Jeff Carr, Umpire
John Drayton, Head Linesman
Paul Englebarts, Line Judge
Grantis Bell, Back Judge
Fox Sports Ohio
92.3 The Fan
Adam “The Bull”, Play-by-Play
Dustin Fox, Color Commentator
LAST TIME OUT
Last Saturday, the Gladiators notched their fourth
straight win by controlling all three phases of the game
against their arch-rivals, the Philadelphia Soul.
Gladiators quarterback and Cleveland native Arvell
Nelson led Cleveland to victory with a season-high 307
passing yards and seven touchdowns. WR Quentin Sims
led Cleveland for the second week in a row with
10 catches for 114 yards and three touchdowns, while
WR Collin Taylor extended his franchise-record stretch
of 25 consecutive games with a touchdown catch by
hauling in five receptions for 78 yards and two TDs.
WHO TO WATCH: GLADIATORS
Nelson’s 101.8 QB Rating currently ranks fifth in the
AFL, while Taylor’s 64 catches, 788 yards and 20
touchdowns are currently tied for sixth in all categories.
Sims continues to impress as a solid No. 2 receiver,
catching 11 touchdowns in only six games since joining
the receiving corps April 23rd. On the defensive side of
the ball, Marvin Ross continues to own the middle, as
he ranks first on the team in pass breakups (15) and
interceptions (4) while ranking second in tackles (47.5).
WHO TO WATCH: RATTLERS
QB Nick Davila continues to stress opposing
secondaries, ranking first in the league in passing
touchdowns (59) and second in QBR (125.0) and passing
yards (2,420). His go-to guy Rod Windsor is still on top
of the receiving leaderboards with 90 receptions for
1,095 yards to go with 26 touchdowns, which currently
rank second in the league.
GAME NOTES: WEEK 10
MATCHUP
The Cleveland Gladiators (5-4) are back at Quicken Loans Arena one last time for the 2016 AFL regular season when
they take on the Arizona Rattlers (6-3) in Week 10 on Friday, June 3rd at 7:00 pm. Friday’s game is the first of two
meetings between Cleveland and Arizona this season as the two will face off in the Gladiators regular season finale at
Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz., on July 24th.
ARVELL’S WORLD

QB Arvell Nelson completed 22 of his 36 passes for 307 yards, seven touchdowns, and no interceptions in
last Saturday’s 63-49 win over the arch-rival Philadelphia Soul last Saturday night.

Since taking over as the starting quarterback a little over a month ago in the home loss to Orlando, Nelson
has completed 108 of 192 passes for 1,457 yards, 28 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while also
rushing for 106 yards and six more scores.

Nelson played against the Arizona defense twice during the 2015 season while with the Spokane Shock. In
those two games, Nelson threw for 515 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions.

Rookie QB Stephen Panasuk joined the Gladiators one month ago from Wichita of the Champions Indoor
Football League where he threw for 1,084 yards and 31 touchdowns. Panasuk has suited up in each of the last
five games for the Gladiators but has not seen any game action.
COLLIN IS CLUTCH

WR Collin Taylor quietly put together another solid stat line in the win over Philadelphia last weekend.
Taylor extended his touchdown streak to 25 games, catching five passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns in
the game.

‘CT’ has picked up where he left off from his breakout season in 2014. To date, Taylor has hauled in 64
passes for 788 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Taylor burst onto the scene as one of the premiere wide-outs in the AFL in his second season with the
Gladiators in 2015. Taylor led the team with 144 receptions, 1,597 receiving yards, and 43 touchdowns en
route to a career year that saw him become Cleveland’s most dangerous weapon on offense.

In one game against the Arizona Rattlers in 2015, Taylor caught four passes for 73 yards in a 49-41 home
opening loss.
SIMS IS SENSATIONAL

WR Quentin Sims has been off the charts good since claiming a starting role in the offense a month ago. Sims
was awarded the Cutter Catch of the Week for his one-handed, 39-yard touchdown pass last Saturday night.
The highlight reel score would be ranked #2 on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays.

For the game, Sims reeled in a team-high ten catches for 114 yards and three touchdowns, pacing the
Gladiators to a 63-49 win over the Philadelphia Soul.

After last Saturday’s performance, Sims has now made 37 receptions for 449 yards and 11 touchdowns since
becoming a starter.
BUSY BEAVERS

Although not as big as Taylor and Sims, Beavers at times is more dangerous than anyone else out on the field
due to the blazing speed that Beavers can put on display when given the opportunity. Last weekend, the
opportunity presented itself when Beavers snagged a pass off of a quick slant. After the catch, Beavers
evaded one tackler and was off to the races, scampering 49 yards untouched into the end zone to give the
Gladiators the lead in the first quarter.

For the game, Beavers caught five passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns in the game. For the season
Beavers has made 22 catches for 319 yards and three touchdowns. Beavers has also picked up a passing
touchdown, rushing touchdown, and a kick return for a touchdown this season.

Thyron Lewis caught one pass for nine yards in the victory. T-Lew, however, remains five touchdowns shy of
reaching 100 for his career. T-Lew surpassed the 5,000 career receiving yard mark on April 16th against the LA
KISS.
TREVINO

Trevino connected on all nine of his extra-point attempts last weekend during the Gladiators 63-49 win over
the Soul. Trevino has now made good on 52 of his 55 extra point attempts this season.

Trevino has booted 61 kick-offs this season at an average of 54.9 yards per kick. 17 of those kick-offs have
resulted in touchbacks.
DEFENSE

For the third time in as many weeks DB Marvin Ross sealed the win for the Gladiators at the end of a game
with an interception. This time, Ross picked off a Raudabaugh pass and returned it 19 yards to seal the game.
For his efforts, Ross was named the AFL’s Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. Ross
finished the night with 5.5 tackles, the interception for a touchdown, and a forced fumble. DB Demarcus
Robinson led the defense with six tackles while DB Joe Powell pitched in with four and a half.

Ross’s pick-six was the Gladiators’ seventh interception return for a touchdown this season, which in only
nine games, breaks the AFL’s previous season record of six in a season.

For the season, Robinson leads the defense with 52 tackles. Meanwhile, Ross is second on the team in tackles
with 47.5 and DB Brandon Stephens has 34. Ross and Powell both currently share the team lead with four
interceptions on the year.

DL Randy Colling leads the team in sacks with three, with rookie Collin Keoshian also picking up two so far
in 2016.
CLEVELAND-ARIZONA CONNECTIONS

Gladiators WR Quentin Sims played two games for the Rattlers as a rookie in 2015, catching two touchdowns
and appearing briefly in their first round playoff game against the Portland Thunder.
GLADIATORS VS. RATTLERS ALL-TIME SERIES
04/03/10
05/28/11
08/23/14
04/11/15
All-Time Record: 0-4
vs. Arizona
@ Arizona
vs. Arizona
vs. Arizona
All-Time Record: 0-4
*Playoffs: 0-1
L,
L,
L,
L,
61-56
63-42
72-32
49-41
GLADIATORS NEXT OPPONENT: 6/11 @ Orlando (7-2)
The Predators have suddenly lost two in a row after their 7-0 start to the 2016 season.
Orlando fell at home last weekend to the Jacksonville Sharks, 59-56. This week the
Predators travel to the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., for a match-up with the Los
Angeles KISS (4-4). Kick-off is set for 6:00 p.m.
QB Randy Hippeard has been stellar once again this season under center for the
Predator offense. Hippeard has passed for 2,471 yards, 57 touchdowns, and seven
interceptions.
WR Brandon Thompkins leads all receivers with 71 receptions, 871 yards, and 24
touchdowns. WR Greg Carr has pitched in as well with 55 catches, 789 yards, and 16
touchdowns, second on the team in all three categories.
DB Varmah Sonie currently leads the defense with 58.5 tackles, five interceptions, 13
pass break-ups, and 18 passes defensed.
Also on defense, DB Kent Richardson is second on the team in tackles with 46 and
has also tallied nine break-ups, 11 passes defensed, and two interceptions.
DL Willie McGinnis and Darryl Cato-Bishop each lead the team in sacks with 2.5 a
piece
The Gladiators travel to take on the Predators on Saturday, June 11th at 7:30 p.m. to
finish off the season series.
2016 AFL STANDINGS
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
Team
W-L
PF-PA
PCT.
Conference
Home
Away
Orlando
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Tampa Bay
7-2
7-2
4-4
1-7
540-447
526-407
419-401
291-425
.778
.778
.500
.125
3-2
2-1
2-1
0-4
4-1
5-1
1-2
1-3
3-1
2-1
3-2
0-4
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Team
W-L
PF-PA
PCT.
Conference
Home
Away
Arizona
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Portland
6-3
5-4
4-4
0-8
572-411
459-488
366-355
282-511
.667
.556
.500
.000
4-0
1-1
3-2
0-5
3-0
4-3
3-2
0-1
3-3
1-1
1-2
0-7
Week Ten Schedule
Friday, June 3rd
Arizona at Cleveland – 7:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Portland – 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 4th
Philadelphia at Jacksonville – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 5th
Orlando at Los Angeles – 6:00 p.m.
2016 CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
TEAM ROSTER- ALPHABETICAL
#
POS
NAME
HT
WT
DOB
COLLEGE
HOMETOWN
10
69
70
96
8
78
22
11
74
44
2
15
20
21
3
4
18
66
72
17
19
42
13
93
WR
OL
OL
DL
DL
OL
DL/FB
DL
OL
OL
QB/LB
QB
DB
DB
DB
DB
WR
OL
OL
WR
K
DL
WR
DL
Beavers, Larry
Brandel, D.J.
Burkland, Skyler
Colling, Randy
Dunning, Isiah
Jasperse, Chris
Keoshian, Collin
Koroma, Abe
Madsen, Joe
Manley, Phillip-Keith
Nelson, Arvell
Panasuk, Stephen
Phinisee, Joe
Powell, Joe
Robinson, Demarcus
Ross, Marvin
Sims, Quentin
Somsel, Jesse
Sterling, Aslam
Taylor, Collin
Trevino, Adrian
Williams, Meshak
Wilson, Devin
Young, Curtis
5’11
6’5
6’7
6’5
6'3
6’4
6’3
6’3
6’3
6’4
6’5
6’2
5’10
6’2
6’2
5’11
6’3
6’4
6’4
6’1
5’11
6’2
6'2
6’1
180
305
315
325
285
300
260
300
315
340
225
210
190
205
200
180
205
315
315
195
190
260
205
270
10/07/85
03/15/91
10/10/91
11/06/92
05/09/92
04/04/91
04/10/91
05/01/88
09/01/89
05/07/90
09/27/88
01/19/89
01/06/86
02/25/94
06/03/86
05/11/90
07/11/90
06/25/91
08/20/92
02/28/87
01/02/88
06/03/91
10/13/90
01/08/87
Wesley
Chapman
Michigan State
Gannon
Grand Valley State
Marshall
Illinois State
Western Illinois
West Virginia
Toledo
Texas Southern
La Salle
Walsh
Globe Tech
Henderson State
Florida A&M
Tennessee-Martin
Saginaw Valley State
Kansas
Indiana
Missouri Valley
Kansas State
Tennessee State
Cincinnati
Annapolis, MD
Villa Park, CA
Sunbury, OH
Arcade, NY
Ravenna, MI
Greensboro, NC
Santa Clarita, CA
Hershey, PA
Chardon, OH
Hamilton, OH
Cleveland, OH
Jackson, NJ
Warren, OH
Portsmouth, VA
Tyler, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Cincinnati, OH
Rockford, MI
Springfield Garden, WI
Carmel, IN
Merced, CA
Sylvester, GA
Nashville, TN
Cleveland, OH
Bender, Jamie
Dieker, Chris
Havrilla, Dennis
Holt, Josiah
Lewis, Thyron
Schofield, Chad
Stephens, Brandon
5’11
6'5
6’1
5’9
6'4
6’4
5’11
208
235
195
170
205
315
210
02/06/90
07/22/87
08/24/87
07/10/92
11/25/82
12/19/87
12/04/87
Alabama-Birmingham
Southern Illinois
Western New Mexico
Baldwin Wallace
Howard
Marshall
Miami, OH
Raleigh, MS
Topeka, KS
North Concord, CA
Elyria, OH
Inglewood, CA
Strongsville, OH
Strongsville, OH
INACTIVE
24
5
12
-6
75
1
DB
QB
QB
WR
WR
FB
DB
COACHING STAFF
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Steve Thonn – Head Coach
Ron Selesky – Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Mike Smith – Head Line Coach
Dominic Jones – Defensive Backs Coach
Jeff Lambert-Shemo – Head Athletic Trainer
Aimee Cline – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mike Buchanan – Head Equipment Manager
Giovanni DiSiena – Assistant Equipment Manager
Jordan Smith – Video Coordinator
Brent Overholt – Football Operations Assistant
Chris DIEKER (DEE-ker)
Chad SCHOFIELD (Sko-field)
Steve THONN (TUNN)
THYRON Lewis (THA-ron)
Collin KEOSHIAN (KEY-o-shee-in)
Dennis HAVRILLA (Huh-vrill-uh)
TEAM ROSTER- NUMERICAL
#
POS
NAME
HT
WT
DOB
COLLEGE
HOMETOWN
2
3
4
8
10
11
13
15
17
18
19
20
21
22
42
44
66
69
70
72
74
78
93
96
QB/LB
DB
DB
DL
WR
DL
WR
QB
WR
WR
K
DB
DB
DL/FB
DL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
DL
DL
Nelson, Arvell
Robinson, Demarcus
Ross, Marvin
Dunning, Isiah
Beavers, Larry
Koroma, Abe
Wilson, Devin
Panasuk, Stephen
Taylor, Collin
Sims, Quentin
Trevino, Adrian
Phinisee, Joe
Powell, Joe
Keoshian, Collin
Williams, Meshak
Manley, Phillip-Keith
Somsel, Jesse
Brandel, D.J.
Burkland, Skyler
Sterling, Aslam
Madsen, Joe
Jasperse, Chris
Young, Curtis
Colling, Randy
6’5
6’2
5’11
6'3
5’11
6’3
6'2
6’2
6’1
6’3
5’11
5’10
6’2
6’3
6’2
6’4
6’4
6’5
6’7
6’4
6’3
6’4
6’1
6’5
225
200
180
285
180
300
205
210
195
205
190
190
205
260
260
340
315
305
315
315
315
300
270
325
09/27/88
06/03/86
05/11/90
05/09/92
10/07/85
05/01/88
10/13/90
01/19/89
02/28/87
07/11/90
01/02/88
01/06/86
02/25/94
04/10/91
06/03/91
05/07/90
06/25/91
03/15/91
10/10/91
08/20/92
09/01/89
04/04/91
01/08/87
11/06/92
Texas Southern
Henderson State
Florida A&M
Grand Valley State
Wesley
Western Illinois
Tennessee State
La Salle
Indiana
Tennessee-Martin
Missouri Valley
Walsh
Globe Tech
Illinois State
Kansas State
Toledo
Chapman
Michigan State
Kansas
West Virginia
Marshall
Cincinnati
Gannon
Cleveland, OH
Tyler, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Ravenna, MI
Annapolis, MD
Hershey, PA
Nashville, TN
Jackson, NJ
Carmel, IN
Cincinnati, OH
Merced, CA
Warren, OH
Portsmouth, VA
Santa Clarita, CA
Sylvester, GA
Hamilton, OH
Rockford, MI
Villa Park, CA
Sunbury, OH
Springfield Garden, WI
Chardon, OH
Greensboro, NC
Cleveland, OH
Arcade, NY
Stephens, Brandon
Dieker, Chris
Lewis, Thyron
Havrilla, Dennis
Bender, Jamie
Schofield, Chad
Holt, Josiah
5’11
6'5
6'4
6’1
5’11
6’4
5’9
210
235
205
195
208
315
170
12/04/87
07/22/87
11/25/82
08/24/87
02/06/90
12/19/87
07/10/92
Miami, OH
Southern Illinois
Howard
Western New Mexico
Alabama-Birmingham
Marshall
Baldwin Wallace
Strongsville, OH
Topeka, KS
Inglewood, CA
North Concord, CA
Raleigh, MS
Strongsville, OH
Elyria, OH
INACTIVE
1
5
6
12
24
75
--
DB
QB
WR
QB
DB
FB
WR
COACHING STAFF
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Steve Thonn – Head Coach
Ron Selesky – Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Mike Smith – Head Line Coach
Dominic Jones – Defensive Backs Coach
Jeff Lambert-Shemo – Head Athletic Trainer
Aimee Cline – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mike Buchanan – Head Equipment Manager
Giovanni DiSiena – Assistant Equipment Manager
Jordan Smith - Video Coordinator
Brent Overholt – Football Operations Assistant
Chris DIEKER (DEE-ker)
Chad SCHOFIELD (Sko-field)
Steve THONN (TUNN)
THYRON Lewis (THA-ron)
Collin KEOSHIAN (KEY-o-shee-in)
Dennis HAVRILLA (Huh-vrill-uh)
2016 ARIZONA RATTLERS
TEAM ROSTER- NUMERICAL
#
POS
NAME
HT
WT
DOB
COLLEGE
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
13
14
16
19
31
32
52
68
70
72
75
81
88
94
97
WR
WR
DB
K
DB
DE
QB
FB
QB
DB
WR
DB
DB
DB
DL
DL
OL
DL
OL
OL
OL
WR
WR
MLB
DL
Windsor, Rod
Purify, Maurice
Morton, K.J.
Zendejas, Alex
Smith, Markus
Dukes, Cliff
Boyd, Shane
Benson, Mykel
Davila, Nick
Brown, Arkeith
Matthews, Joe
Phillips, Al
Jones, Kieron
Floyd, Marquis
McAllister, Chris
Borel, Damien
Simons, Michael
Williams, Keith
Mudge, Jordan
Savage, Dionte
Hicks, Hayworth
Deadder. Chase
Amos, Anthony
Glasper, Tyre
Mackey, Leon
6’2
6’4
5’10
5’11
6’0
6’3
6’1
6’0
6’3
6’1
6’2
5’11
5’10
6’1
6’5
6’4
6’4
6’5
6’4
6’5
6’3
6’5
6’0
6’3
6’4
205
225
190
190
200
300
230
275
220
195
200
190
185
190
250
300
295
330
320
330
335
225
185
265
265
04/24/85
01/17/89
06/21/90
08/17/89
04/05/92
06/26/81
09/18/82
12/30/87
05/22/85
05/01/86
04/08/93
10/14/85
11/30/87
03/17/80
03/03/91
06/01/93
01/08/89
04/08/88
08/08/89
02/10/92
10/03/88
11/20/88
08/02/90
04/14/87
02/28/89
Western New Mexico
Nebraska
Baylor
Arizona
Nevada
Michigan State
Kentucky
Florida A&M
Cincinnati
Texas A&M
New Mexico State
Wagner
SE Louisiana
West Georgia
Baylor
Butte Community College
Central Connecticut State
Nebraska
Nevada
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Sacramento State
Middle Tennessee State
North Carolina A&T
Texas Tech
Spencer, Kenny
Reed, Kerry
Chapman, Allen
Hawthorne, Anttaj
Hector, Derrick
Vasquez, Luis
Tyson, Dimetrio
6’1
6’2
5’11
6’3
6’4
6’3
6’2
210
205
185
345
225
265
270
10/15/86
10/24/84
07/23/91
11/15/81
02/09/87
04/23/86
10/10/89
North Alabama
Michigan State
Kansas State
Wisconsin
Morehouse
Arizona State
Jacksonville State
INACTIVE
7
15
24
77
85
93
96
K
WR
DB
DL
DL
DL
DL
COACHING STAFF
Kevin Guy – Head Coach
Kani Kauahi – Assistant Head Coach
Siaha Burley – Offensive Coordinator
Dave Ewart – Defensive Coordinator
Sean McMannes – Athletic Trainer
Todd Conner – Equipment Manager
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Alex ZENDEJAS (zen-DAY-hahs)
MYKEL Benson (Michael)
Nick DAVILA (DAH-vil-lah)
KEIRON Jones (KEY-ron)
Chase DEADDER (dee-ADD-der)
TYRE Glasper (TY-ree)
2016 TEAM DEPTH CHART
Note: Depth chart is subject to change.
CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
GLADIATORS OFFENSE
QB
FB
WR
WR
WR
OL
OL
OL
2
44
18
17
10
69
74
66
NELSON
MANLEY
SIMS
TAYLOR
BEAVERS
BRANDEL
MADSEN
SOMSEL
K
H
LS
KR
19
2
74
10
TREVINO
NELSON
MADSEN
BEAVERS
DE
DE
NG
MLB
JLB
DB
DB
DB
8
22
96
93
20
3
21
4
DUNNING
KEOSHIAN
COLLING
YOUNG
PHINISEE
ROBINSON
POWELL
ROSS
DB
QB
WR
QB
DB
FB
WR
1
5
6
12
24
75
--
Stephens
Dieker
Lewis
Havrilla
Bender
Schofield
Holt
15
69
13
13
13
78
69
78
Panasuk
Brandel
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Jasperse
Brandel
Jasperse
GLADIATORS SPECIAL TEAMS
GLADIATORS DEFENSE
42
42
8
42
Williams
Williams
Dunning
Williams
20 Phinisee
GLADIATORS INJURED RESERVE (INACTIVE)
Overall Team Statistics
TEAM STATISTICS
CLE
SCORING
459
488
51.0
54.2
77
116
169
198
Points Per Game
Points Off Turnovers
FIRST DOWNS
OPP
Rushing
26
18
Passing
120
141
Penalty
RUSHING YARDAGE
Yards gained rushing
23
39
199
181
204
183
Yards lost rushing
5
2
Rushing Attempts
50
54
Average Per Rush
4.0
3.4
Average Per Game
22.1
20.1
TDs Rushing
PASSING YARDAGE
Comp-Att-Int
Average Per Pass
15
9
2140
2495
180-317-15
225-362-14
6.8
6.9
Average Per Catch
11.9
11.1
Average Per Game
237.8
277.2
TDs Passing
42
55
2339
2676
Total Plays
379
420
Average Per Play
6.2
6.4
259.9
297.3
57-940
52-874
1-7
1-1
INT RETURNS: #-Yards
14-343
15-243
KICK RETURN AVERAGE
16.5
16.8
TOTAL OFFENSE
Average Per Game
KICK RETURNS: #-Yards
FG RETURNS: #-Yards
FG RETURN AVERAGE
INT RETURN AVERAGE
FUMBLES-LOST
PENALTIES-Yards
Average Per Game
7.0
1.0
24.5
16.2
7-6
6-2
70-445
77-495
49.4
55.0
68-3672
72-3885
Average Per Kick
54.0
54.0
Net kick average
39.8
39.9
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game
30:59
31:30
3RD-DOWN Conversions
25/56
27/57
KICKOFFS-Yards
3rd-Down Pct
4TH-DOWN Conversions
45%
47%
10/22
7/21
4th-Down Pct
45%
33%
SACKS BY-Yards
4-25
12-53
12
9
MISC YARDS
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
66
71
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS
0-2
1-2
0-8
1-8
ON-SIDE KICKS
RED-ZONE SCORES
(30-36) 83% (34-41) 83%
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS
(30-36) 83% (34-41) 83%
4-point drop-kick FGs
0-0
PAT-ATTEMPTS
0-0
(57-60) 95% (59-71) 83%
2-point drop-kick PATs
0-0
0-0
76575
16779
7/10939
2/8390
ATTENDANCE
Games/Avg Per Game
Neutral Site Games
0/0
Score by quarters
1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total
Opponents
90 154 111
122 155
90
14
459
97 114
0
488
Overall Individual Statistics
RUSHING
GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg
NELSON, Arvell
9
26
106
HAVRILLA, D.
3
7
DIEKER, Chris
1
3
MANLEY, Phillip-Keit
9
TAYLOR, Collin
TD Long Avg/G
1 105
4.0
6
14
11.7
36
0
36
5.1
3
21
12.0
26
0
26
8.7
1
23
26.0
10
21
4
17
1.7
3
4
1.9
9
2
8
0
8
4.0
0
8
0.9
BEAVERS, Larry
9
2
7
0
7
3.5
2
4
0.8
Total..........
9
50
204
5 199
4.0
15
23
22.1
Opponents......
9
54
183
2 181
3.4
9
23
20.1
PASSING
GP Rating Cmp-Att-Int
NELSON, Arvell
9
101.8
HAVRILLA, D.
3
DIEKER, Chris
BEAVERS, Larry
Pct Yards TD Long Avg/G
108-192-7
56.2
1457
28
49
161.9
88.0
52-89-4
58.4
535
11
35
178.3
1
45.4
19-35-4
54.3
196
2
33
196.0
9
127.1
1-1-0
100.0
5
1
5
0.6
TEAM
7
39.6
0-0-0
0.0
-53
0
0
-7.6
Total..........
9
90.9
180-317-15
56.8
2140
42
49
237.8
Opponents......
9
104.5
225-362-14
62.2
2495
55
45
277.2
RECEIVING
GP No. Yards Avg TD Long Avg/G
TAYLOR, Collin
9
64
788 12.3
20
35
87.6
SIMS, Quentin
6
37
449 12.1
11
39
74.8
LEWIS, Thyron
7
25
362 14.5
4
35
51.7
GOODMAN, Dominick
4
24
188
3
22
47.0
7.8
BEAVERS, Larry
9
22
319 14.5
3
49
35.4
9
5
65 13.0
0
27
7.2
BRANDEL, DJ
9
3
22
7.3
1
11
2.4
Total..........
9
180
2193 12.2
42
49
243.7
9
225
2520 11.2
55
45
280.0
Opponents......
FG RETURNS
No. Yards Avg
TD Long
BEAVERS, Larry
1
7
7.0
0
7
Total..........
1
7
7.0
0
7
Opponents......
1
1
1.0
0
1
INTERCEPTIONS
No. Yards Avg TD Long
POWELL, Joe
4
153 38.2
3
52
ROSS, Marvin
4
49 12.2
2
30
ROBINSON, Demarcus
2
47 23.5
1
45
STEPHENS, Brandon
1
49 49.0
0
49
YOUNG, Curtis
1
5
5.0
0
5
NELSON, Arvell
1
8
8.0
0
8
BENDER, Jamie
1
32 32.0
1
32
14
343 24.5
7
52
15
243 16.2
4
49
Total..........
Opponents......
KICK RETURNS
BEAVERS, Larry
No. Yards Avg TD Long
52
920 17.7
1
58
LEWIS, Thyron
2
11
5.5
0
9
GOODMAN, Dominick
1
4
4.0
0
4
ROBINSON, Demarcus
1
0
0.0
0
0
POWELL, Joe
1
5
5.0
1
5
Total..........
57
940 16.5
2
58
Opponents......
52
874 16.8
1
56
FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yards Avg TD Long
PHINISEE, Joe
1
0
0.0
0
0
Total..........
1
0
0.0
0
0
Opponents......
2
4
2.0
2
3
PATs
SCORING
TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass 2PT Saf Points
TAYLOR, Collin
20 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
120
SIMS, Quentin
11 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
66
TREVINO, Adrian
0 0-2 52-55
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
52
NELSON, Arvell
6 0-0
0-0
1-1
0
1-2
0
0
38
BEAVERS, Larry
6 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
36
LEWIS, Thyron
4 0-0
0-0
0-0
1
0-0
0
0
26
POWELL, Joe
4 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
24
GOODMAN, Dominick
3 0-0
0-0
0-0
1
0-0
0
0
20
HAVRILLA, D.
3 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
1-3
0
0
18
3 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
18
ROSS, Marvin
2 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
12
BRANDEL, DJ
1 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
6
BENDER, Jamie
1 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
6
ROBINSON, Demarcus
1 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
6
DIEKER, Chris
1 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
6
STRIEFSKY, Jon
0 0-0
5-5
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
5
Total..........
66 0-2 57-60
1-1
2
2-5
0
0
459
Opponents......
71 1-2 59-71
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
488
TOTAL OFFENSE
GP Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G
NELSON, Arvell
9
218
HAVRILLA, D.
3
96
36
535
571
190.3
DIEKER, Chris
1
38
26
196
222
222.0
9
10
17
0
17
1.9
BEAVERS, Larry
9
3
7
5
12
1.3
TAYLOR, Collin
9
2
8
0
8
0.9
TEAM
7
0
0
-53
-53
-7.6
Total..........
9
367
199 2140 2339
259.9
Opponents......
9
416
181 2495 2676
297.3
FIELD GOALS
105 1457 1562
173.6
Made-Att Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Long Blkd
TREVINO, Adrian
0-2
0.0
0-0
0-0
0-2
FG SEQUENCE
Cleveland Gladiators Opponents
Philadelphia Soul
-
-
Tampa Bay Storm
-
(25)
LA KISS
31,35
-
Philadelphia Soul
-
-
Orlando Predators
-
-
Jacksonville Sharks -
30
Portland Steel
-
-
Tampa Bay Storm
-
-
Philadelphia Soul
-
-
0-0
0-0
0
1
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.
KICKOFFS
TREVINO, Adrian
No. Yards
Avg
TB OB Retn Net YdLn
61
3350
54.9
17
1
STRIEFSKY, Jon
6
329
54.8
1
0
KOROMA, Alim
1
-7
-7.0
0
0
Total..........
68
3672
54.0
18
1 16.8 39.8
10
Opponents......
72
3885
54.0
15
4 16.5 39.9
10
2-POINT DK PATS: None. 4-POINT DK FGS: None.
ALL PURPOSE
GP Rush
Rcv FG
KR
IR Total Avg/G
BEAVERS, Larry
9
7
319
7 920
0 1253
139.2
TAYLOR, Collin
9
8
788
0
0
0
796
88.4
SIMS, Quentin
6
0
449
0
0
0
449
74.8
LEWIS, Thyron
7
0
362
0
11
0
373
53.3
GOODMAN, Dominick
4
0
188
0
4
0
192
48.0
POWELL, Joe
5
0
0
0
5 153
158
31.6
NELSON, Arvell
9
105
0
0
0
8
113
12.6
9
17
65
0
0
0
82
9.1
STEPHENS, Brandon
7
0
0
0
0
49
49
7.0
ROSS, Marvin
9
0
0
0
0
49
49
5.4
ROBINSON, Demarcus
8
0
0
0
0
47
47
5.9
HAVRILLA, D.
3
36
0
0
0
0
36
12.0
BENDER, Jamie
1
0
0
0
0
32
32
32.0
DIEKER, Chris
1
26
0
0
0
0
26
26.0
BRANDEL, DJ
9
0
22
0
0
0
22
2.4
YOUNG, Curtis
9
0
0
0
0
5
5
0.6
Total..........
9
199 2193
7 940 343 3682
409.1
Opponents......
9
181 2520
1 874 243 3819
424.3
Overall Defensive Statistics
Tackles
DEFENSIVE LEADERS
Sacks
Pass Defense
Fumbles
Blkd
GP Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BU PD Qbh Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf
3
ROBINSON, Demarcus
8
45
15
52.5
.
.
2 - 47
11
13
.
.
.
.
.
4
ROSS, Marvin
9
39
17
47.5
.
.
4 - 49
15
19
.
1 -0
2
.
.
1
STEPHENS, Brandon
7
29
10
34.0
.
.
1 - 49
5
6
.
.
1
.
.
21 POWELL, Joe
5
24
17
32.5
.
.
4 - 153
4
8
.
.
.
.
.
2
9
12
8
16.0
.
.
1-8
.
1
.
.
.
.
.
20 PHINISEE, Joe
5
11
7
14.5
.
.
.
2
2
.
1 -0
.
.
.
96 COLLING, Randy
9
7
7
10.5
3.0 - 12
2.0 - 11
.
.
.
10
.
.
.
.
22 KEOSHIAN, Collin
8
8
4
10.0
2.0 - 14
2.0 - 14
.
3
3
7
.
.
.
.
18 SIMS, Quentin
6
8
3
9.5
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
93 YOUNG, Curtis
9
3
11
8.5
0.5 - 0
.
1-5
.
1
5
.
1
1
.
19 TREVINO, Adrian
8
5
.
5.0
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
17 TAYLOR, Collin
9
4
1
4.5
.
.
.
1
1
.
.
.
.
.
11 KOROMA, Alim
4
2
4
4.0
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
9
ROSE, Robert
3
.
7
3.5
0.5 - 1
.
.
1
1
.
.
.
.
.
6
LEWIS, Thyron
7
3
1
3.5
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
7
LITTLE, Ray
1
3
1
3.5
.
.
.
3
3
.
.
.
.
.
24 BENDER, Jamie
1
2
2
3.0
.
.
.
1
.
.
.
.
.
NELSON, Arvell
1 - 32
74 MADSEN, Joe
9
3
.
3.0
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
42 WILLIAMS, M.
4
1
3
2.5
.
.
.
.
.
2
.
1
.
.
69 BRANDEL, DJ
9
2
.
2.0
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
10 BEAVERS, Larry
9
1
1
1.5
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
44 MANLEY, Phillip-Keit
9
1
1
1.5
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
8
3
1
.
1.0
.
.
.
1
1
2
.
.
.
.
66 SOMSEL, Jesse
8
1
.
1.0
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
16 GOODMAN, Dominick
4
1
.
1.0
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
45 HARDISON, Matt
2
.
1
0.5
.
.
.
.
.
2
.
.
.
.
78 JASPERSE, Chris
2
.
1
0.5
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Total..........
9
216 122 277.0
6 - 27
4 - 25 14 - 343 46
60
28
2 -0
5
1
.
Opponents......
9
178 130 243.0
14 - 49
12 - 53 15 - 243 32
47
21
6 -4
6
3
.
DUNNING, Isiah
Combined Team Statistics
RECORD:
OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL
ALL GAMES
(5-4)
(4-3)
(1-1)
(0-0)
CONFERENCE
(1-1)
(1-1)
(0-0)
(0-0)
NON-CONFERENCE
(4-3)
(3-2)
(1-1)
DATE
OPPONENT
----------------------------------Apr 01, 2016
PHILADELPHIA SOUL
Apr 09, 2016
TAMPA BAY STORM
Apr 16, 2016
LA KISS
Apr 23, 2016 at Philadelphia Soul
Apr 29, 2016
ORLANDO PREDATORS
May 07, 2016
JACKSONVILLE SHARKS
May 16, 2016
PORTLAND STEEL
May 23, 2016 at Tampa Bay Storm
May 28, 2016
PHILADELPHIA SOUL
(0-0)
W/L
--L
W
L
L
L
W
W OT
W OT
W
TEAM STATISTICS
CLE
OPP
FIRST DOWNS
169
198
Rushing
26
18
Passing
120
141
Penalty
RUSHING YARDAGE
23
39
199
181
Rushing Attempts
50
54
Average Per Rush
4.0
3.4
Average Per Game
22.1
20.1
TDs Rushing
PASSING YARDAGE
Comp-Att-Int
Average Per Pass
15
9
2140
2495
180-317-15 225-362-14
6.8
6.9
Average Per Catch
11.9
11.1
Average Per Game
237.8
277.2
42
55
TDs Passing
SCORE
----41-69
41-29
42-47
50-67
56-76
41-40
55-48
70-63
63-49
ATTEND
-----12944
11892
12243
7057
13429
8056
6733
9722
11278
TOTAL OFFENSE
2339
Average Per Play
6.4
259.9
297.3
57-940
52-874
Average Per Game
KICK RETURNS: #-Yards
FG RETURNS: #-Yards
INT RETURNS: #-Yards
2676
6.2
1-7
1-1
14-343
15-243
FUMBLES-LOST
7-6
6-2
70-445
77-495
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game
30:59
31:30
3RD-DOWN Conversions
25/56
27/57
4TH-DOWN Conversions
10/22
7/21
PENALTIES-Yards
Score by quarters
Opponents
RUSHING
1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total
90 154 111
122 155
90
14
459
97 114
0
488
GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg
NELSON, Arvell
9
26
106
HAVRILLA, D.
3
7
DIEKER, Chris
1
TAYLOR, Collin
TD Long Avg/G
1 105
4.0
6
14
11.7
36
0
36
5.1
3
21
12.0
3
26
0
26
8.7
1
23
26.0
9
10
21
4
17
1.7
3
4
1.9
9
2
8
0
8
4.0
0
8
0.9
BEAVERS, Larry
9
2
7
0
7
3.5
2
4
0.8
Total..........
9
50
204
5 199
4.0
15
23
22.1
Opponents......
9
54
183
2 181
3.4
9
23
20.1
PASSING
GP Rating Cmp-Att-Int
NELSON, Arvell
9
101.8
HAVRILLA, D.
3
DIEKER, Chris
Pct Yards TD Long Avg/G
108-192-7
56.2
1457
28
49
161.9
88.0
52-89-4
58.4
535
11
35
178.3
1
45.4
19-35-4
54.3
196
2
33
196.0
BEAVERS, Larry
9
127.1
100.0
5
1
5
0.6
TEAM
7
39.6
0-0-0
0.0
-53
0
0
-7.6
Total..........
9
90.9
180-317-15
56.8
2140
42
49
237.8
Opponents......
9
104.5
225-362-14
62.2
2495
55
45
277.2
RECEIVING
1-1-0
GP No. Yards Avg
TD Long Avg/G
TAYLOR, Collin
9
64
788 12.3
20
35
87.6
SIMS, Quentin
6
37
449 12.1
11
39
74.8
LEWIS, Thyron
7
25
362 14.5
4
35
51.7
GOODMAN, Dominick
4
24
188
7.8
3
22
47.0
BEAVERS, Larry
9
22
319 14.5
3
49
35.4
9
5
65 13.0
0
27
7.2
BRANDEL, DJ
9
3
22
7.3
1
11
2.4
Total..........
9
180
2193 12.2
42
49
243.7
9
225
2520 11.2
55
45
280.0
Opponents......
FIELD GOALS
TREVINO, Adrian
Made-Att Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Long Blkd
0-2
0.0
0-0
0-0
0-2
PATs
0-0
0-0
0
1
SCORING
TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass 2PT Saf Points
TAYLOR, Collin
20 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
120
SIMS, Quentin
11 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
66
TREVINO, Adrian
0 0-2 52-55
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
52
NELSON, Arvell
6 0-0
0-0
1-1
0
1-2
0
0
38
BEAVERS, Larry
6 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
36
LEWIS, Thyron
4 0-0
0-0
0-0
1
0-0
0
0
26
POWELL, Joe
4 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
24
GOODMAN, Dominick
3 0-0
0-0
0-0
1
0-0
0
0
20
HAVRILLA, D.
3 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
1-3
0
0
18
3 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
18
ROSS, Marvin
2 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
12
BRANDEL, DJ
1 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
6
DIEKER, Chris
1 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
6
ROBINSON, Demarcus
1 0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
6
1 0-0
0-0
BENDER, Jamie
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
6
Total..........
66 0-2 57-60
1-1
2
2-5
0
0
459
Opponents......
71 1-2 59-71
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
488
INTERCEPTIONS
No. Yards Avg
TD Long
POWELL, Joe
4
153 38.2
3
52
ROSS, Marvin
4
49 12.2
2
30
ROBINSON, Demarcus
2
47 23.5
1
45
NELSON, Arvell
1
8.0
0
8
STEPHENS, Brandon
1
49 49.0
0
49
YOUNG, Curtis
1
5.0
0
5
BENDER, Jamie
8
5
1
32 32.0
1
32
Total..........
14
343 24.5
7
52
Opponents......
15
243 16.2
4
49
FG RETURNS
No. Yards Avg
TD Long
BEAVERS, Larry
1
7
7.0
0
7
Total..........
1
7
7.0
0
7
Opponents......
1
1
1.0
0
1
KICK RETURNS
No. Yards Avg
BEAVERS, Larry
52
920 17.7
TD Long
1
58
LEWIS, Thyron
2
11
5.5
0
9
GOODMAN, Dominick
1
4
4.0
0
4
ROBINSON, Demarcus
1
0
0.0
0
0
POWELL, Joe
1
5
5.0
1
5
57
940 16.5
2
58
52
874 16.8
1
56
Total..........
Opponents......
ALL PURPOSE
GP Rush
Rcv FG
KR
IR Total Avg/G
BEAVERS, Larry
9
7
319
7 920
0 1253
TAYLOR, Collin
9
8
788
0
0
0
796
88.4
SIMS, Quentin
6
0
449
0
0
0
449
74.8
LEWIS, Thyron
7
0
362
0
11
0
373
53.3
GOODMAN, Dominick
4
0
188
0
4
0
192
48.0
Total..........
9
199 2193
7 940 343 3682
409.1
Opponents......
9
181 2520
1 874 243 3819
424.3
TOTAL OFFENSE
139.2
GP Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G
NELSON, Arvell
9
218
HAVRILLA, D.
3
96
36
535
571
190.3
DIEKER, Chris
1
38
26
196
222
222.0
9
10
17
0
17
1.9
BEAVERS, Larry
9
3
7
5
12
1.3
Total..........
9
367
199 2140 2339
259.9
9
416
181 2495 2676
297.3
Opponents......
Tackles
DEFENSIVE LEADERS
105 1457 1562
Sacks
173.6
Pass Defense
Fumbles
Blkd
GP Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BU PD Qbh Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf
3
ROBINSON, Demarcus
8
45
15
52.5
.
.
2 - 47
11
13
.
.
.
.
.
4
ROSS, Marvin
9
39
17
47.5
.
.
4 - 49
15
19
.
1-0
2
.
.
1
STEPHENS, Brandon
7
29
10
34.0
.
.
1 - 49
5
6
.
.
1
.
.
21 POWELL, Joe
5
24
17
32.5
.
.
4 - 153
4
8
.
.
.
.
.
2
NELSON, Arvell
9
12
8
16.0
.
.
1-8
.
1
.
.
.
.
.
Total..........
9
216 122 277.0
6 - 27
4 - 25 14 - 343 46
60
28
2-0
5
1
.
Opponents......
9
178 130 243.0
14 - 49
12 - 53 15 - 243 32
47
21
6-4
6
3
.
Game Superlatives
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes
Yards Rushing
8
35
NELSON, Arvell vs Jacksonville Sharks (May 07, 2016)
HAVRILLA, D. at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 23, 2016)
TD Rushes
3
Long Rush
23
DIEKER, Chris vs Philadelphia Soul (Apr 01, 2016)
Pass attempts
44
NELSON, Arvell at Tampa Bay Storm (May 23, 2016)
Pass completions
NELSON, Arvell vs Jacksonville Sharks (May 07, 2016)
25
NELSON, Arvell vs Orlando Predators (Apr 29, 2016)
332
NELSON, Arvell vs Orlando Predators (Apr 29, 2016)
TD Passes
7
NELSON, Arvell vs Philadelphia Soul (May 28, 2016)
Long Pass
49
NELSON, Arvell vs Philadelphia Soul (May 28, 2016)
Yards Passing
Receptions
13
Yards Receiving
TAYLOR, Collin vs LA KISS (Apr 16, 2016)
148
TAYLOR, Collin vs Orlando Predators (Apr 29, 2016)
3
TAYLOR, Collin vs Tampa Bay Storm (Apr 09, 2016)
TD Receptions
TAYLOR, Collin vs LA KISS (Apr 16, 2016)
TAYLOR, Collin vs Orlando Predators (Apr 29, 2016)
TAYLOR, Collin at Tampa Bay Storm (May 23, 2016)
SIMS, Quentin vs Philadelphia Soul (May 28, 2016)
Long Reception
49
Long MFG Return
7
Long Kickoff Return
Tackles
58
13.5
Sacks
1.0
BEAVERS, Larry vs Philadelphia Soul (May 28, 2016)
BEAVERS, Larry vs Jacksonville Sharks (May 07, 2016)
BEAVERS, Larry vs Orlando Predators (Apr 29, 2016)
ROSS, Marvin vs Portland Steel (May 16, 2016)
KEOSHIAN, Collin vs Tampa Bay Storm (Apr 09, 2016)
COLLING, Randy vs Tampa Bay Storm (Apr 09, 2016)
KEOSHIAN, Collin vs LA KISS (Apr 16, 2016)
COLLING, Randy vs Philadelphia Soul (May 28, 2016)
Tackles For Loss
2.0
Interceptions
2
COLLING, Randy vs Tampa Bay Storm (Apr 09, 2016)
POWELL, Joe vs Philadelphia Soul (Apr 01, 2016)
POWELL, Joe vs Tampa Bay Storm (Apr 09, 2016)
ROBINSON, Demarcus vs Portland Steel (May 16, 2016)
TEAM GAME HIGHS
Rushes
8
vs Jacksonville Sharks (May 07, 2016)
Yards Rushing
53
at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 23, 2016)
Yards Per Rush
7.6
3
TD Rushes
Pass attempts
45
at Tampa Bay Storm (May 23, 2016)
Pass completions
25
vs Orlando Predators (Apr 29, 2016)
Yards Passing
324
Yards Per Pass
8.8
7
vs Philadelphia Soul (May 28, 2016)
TD Passes
Total Plays
52
Total Offense
330
Yards Per Play
7.9
70
2
vs Tampa Bay Storm (Apr 09, 2016)
First Downs
28
Penalties
10
vs Portland Steel (May 16, 2016)
Penalty Yards
76
Points
Sacks By
Turnovers
5
vs Philadelphia Soul (Apr 01, 2016)
Interceptions By
4
Long MFG Return
7
OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes
Yards Rushing
9
ROSS, Derrick, vs Jacksonville Sharks (May 07, 2016)
48
TD Rushes
2
Long Rush
23
Pass attempts
56
AUSTIN, Shane, vs Portland Steel (May 16, 2016)
Pass completions
36
363
Yards Passing
TD Passes
8
RICHARDSON, Jer, at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 23, 2016)
RAUDABAUGH, Dan, at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 23, 2016)
BOLTUS, Jason, at Tampa Bay Storm (May 23, 2016)
Long Pass
45
RAUDABAUGH, Dan, at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 23, 2016)
HIPPEARD, Randy, vs Orlando Predators (Apr 29, 2016)
Receptions
Yards Receiving
TD Receptions
Long Reception
16
GILSON, Tom, vs Portland Steel (May 16, 2016)
160
GILSON, Tom, vs Portland Steel (May 16, 2016)
5
45
THOMPKINS, Bran, vs Orlando Predators (Apr 29, 2016)
DUVALT, Chris, at Philadelphia Soul (Apr 23, 2016)
THOMPKINS, K., vs Orlando Predators (Apr 29, 2016)
Field Goals
Long Field Goal
Long MFG Return
Long Kickoff Return
1
PETERSON, Craig, vs Tampa Bay Storm (Apr 09, 2016)
25
PETERSON, Craig, vs Tampa Bay Storm (Apr 09, 2016)
1
56
THOMAS, Clevan, vs LA KISS (Apr 16, 2016)
THOMPKINS, Bran, vs Orlando Predators (Apr 29, 2016)
Tackles
9.5
STUBBS, Cortez, vs Tampa Bay Storm (Apr 09, 2016)
Sacks
1.5
JACKSON, Dexter, vs Jacksonville Sharks (May 07, 2016)
Tackles For Loss
1.5
FRITZ, Rodney, vs LA KISS (Apr 16, 2016)
JACKSON, Dexter, vs Jacksonville Sharks (May 07, 2016)
Interceptions
2
HOLLIS, Dwayne, vs Philadelphia Soul (Apr 01, 2016)
OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS
Rushes
9
Yards Rushing
48
Yards Per Rush
5.3
TD Rushes
2
vs LA KISS (Apr 16, 2016)
Pass attempts
56
Pass completions
36
Yards Passing
363
Yards Per Pass
10.2
8
TD Passes
Total Plays
64
Total Offense
401
Yards Per Play
8.6
Points
Sacks By
76
4
First Downs
31
Penalties
16
110
Turnovers
4
Interceptions By
4
Long MFG Return
1
vs LA KISS (Apr 16, 2016)
Penalty Yards
2016 GAME SUMMARIES
Game 1
Philadelphia Soul 69, Cleveland Gladiators 41
In the first of four meetings between the two teams, the Philadelphia Soul cruised to a 69-41 opening night victory over the
Cleveland Gladiators in front of 12,944 fans at Quicken Loans Arena. Philadelphia quarterback Dan Raudabaugh threw for 233 yards
and seven touchdowns with wide receivers Darius Reynolds and Shaun Kauleinamoku hauling in three touchdowns apiece.
Gladiators defensive back Joe Powell returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the loss.
Philadelphia opened up the scoring as Raudabaugh found wide receivers Ryan McDaniel and Reynolds for two scores to put the Soul
up 14-0 early in the first quarter. The Soul would then capitalize on a Gladiators turnover as Raudabaugh found Kauleinamoku for his
first touchdown of the night, a five-yarder, as the visitors quickly built a 21-0 lead.
The Gladiator offense would respond as Dieker would find wide receiver Dominick Goodman for a six-yard score to close the gap to
21-7 at the close of the first quarter.
The Soul offense would strike back early in the second when Raudabaugh would again find Reynolds in the end zone for an 18-yard
touchdown. Kicker Tommy Frevert’s extra point would extend the Soul lead to 28-7. Philadelphia would hit pay dirt on the ensuing
two Cleveland drives when jack linebacker Joe Goosby and defensive back Dwayne Hollis would pick off Dieker passes and return
them for Soul touchdowns, increasing their lead to 42-7 with 7:25 remaining in the first half.
The Gladiators would build some momentum with a couple scores late in the second quarter as wide receiver Collin Taylor hauled in
his first touchdown of the season, a 18-yarder from Dieker. That, followed by the first interception return for a touchdown by
Powell, a 13-yarder, trimmed the Philadelphia lead to 42-21. The Soul would, however, close out the first half with two scores, a 32yard strike from Raudabaugh to Kauleinamoku, and a 26-yard interception return for a touchdown by defensive back Tracy Belton to
go into the half on top, 55-21.
The Cleveland offense got off to a fast start in the second half, as the Gladiators capped off a three-play, 22-yard drive with a fouryard touchdown run on a sweep by wide receiver Larry Beavers. That was followed by Powell’s 45-yard interception return for a
touchdown, his second of the night, which shrank the deficit to 55-34 after kicker Adrian Trevino’s extra point.
The Soul would counter again as Kauleinamoku would catch his third touchdown of the game, a nine-yarder from Raudabaugh, to
cap off the scoring for the night and put the game out of reach for good, 69-41.
2016 GAME SUMMARIES
Game 2
Cleveland Gladiators 41, Tampa Bay Storm 29
In the first of two meetings between the teams, the Gladiators outlasted the Tampa Bay Storm on Saturday night, 41-29, in front of 11,892 fans at
Quicken Loans Arena. The Gladiators were led by defensive back Joe Powell who, for the second time in as many games, intercepted two passes,
including the game-winner in which he returned 52 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Dennis Havrilla led the way on the offensive side of the
ball, throwing for 219 yards and five touchdowns in his debut with the Gladiators, while Thyron Lewis surpassed 5,000 career receiving yards in the
game, catching ten passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns.
After a Gladiators turnover on the opening kickoff, Tampa Bay used four plays to go 17 yards capped off with a two-yard touchdown run by
quarterback Adam Kennedy. A missed extra point by kicker Craig Peterson put Tampa Bay up 6-0 early. After another turnover on the ensuing
possession, the Storm marched 43 yards on eight plays finished off by an 18-yard strike from Kennedy to wide receiver Phillip Barnett. Peterson
would miss the extra point once again, making the score 12-0 Tampa Bay at the end of the first quarter.
The second quarter saw the momentum shift toward the direction of the Gladiators as Havrilla finished off a six-play, 42 yard drive by finding wide
receiver Thyron Lewis for a nine-yard score. On the next possession, jack linebacker Arvell Nelson picked off a Kennedy pass to set up first and goal
from the four. On the next play, Havrilla found wide receiver Collin Taylor for the score. Kicker Adrian Trevino’s extra point gave the Gladiators their
first lead of the game, 14-12.
On the next drive, Kennedy would be picked off by Powell, his first of two interceptions on the night. The Cleveland offense would give it right back
a few plays later when Havrilla was picked off by Tampa Bay defensive back Cortez Stubbs to close the first half of play.
The Storm would respond to open the second half as quarterback Jonathan Bane, filling in for the injured Kennedy, found wide receiver V’Keon
Lacey for an eight-yard touchdown to give Tampa Bay back the lead, 19-14. The Gladiators would answer quickly as Havrilla hit a wide open Taylor
for his second touchdown of the game, a 19-yard to give Cleveland the lead once more, 21-19. Tampa Bay’s offense would counter again with Bane
finding Lacey for a three-yard touchdown at the end of the third quarter to put the Storm back in front, 26-21.
The lead exchanges would continue into the fourth quarter as Havrilla would hit Lewis for his second touchdown of the night, a 19-yarder, as the
Gladiators reclaimed the lead, 28-26. The Storm’s next drive would stall out at the Cleveland 10-yard line, leaving Peterson to boot a 25-yard field
goal to give Tampa Bay a 29-28 lead with 3:46 left to play.
On Cleveland’s next drive, Havrilla would hook up with Taylor for the third time in the game for a 26-yard touchdown to give the Gladiators another
lead, 34-29 with just under a minute left in the ball game. On Tampa Bay’s final drive, Bane’s desperation pass to the end zone with nine seconds
left was picked off again by Powell and returned for the game-sealing touchdown.
2016 GAME SUMMARIES
Game 3
Los Angeles KISS 47, Cleveland Gladiators 42
In front of 12,243 fans at Quicken Loans Arena, the Gladiators fell in the first of two meetings with the Los Angeles KISS by a score of 47-42,
dropping Cleveland’s record to 1-2. KISS quarterback Nathan Stanley threw for 191 yards and four touchdowns while wide receiver D.J. Stephens
caught 12 passes for 109 and two touchdowns. Gladiators wide receiver Collin Taylor racked up 13 receptions for 101 yards and three touchdowns
in the defeat.
The KISS got the scoring started when defensive back Rayshaun Kizer picked off a Dennis Havrilla pass and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown
putting Los Angeles on top 7-0 early in the first quarter. After Gladiators kicker Adrian Trevino missed a 31-yard field goal attempt on the next
drive, the KISS offense sputtered themselves, turning the ball over on downs and setting up the Gladiators offense on the KISS nine-yard line.
Havrilla capitalized on the very next play to start the second quarter, finding Taylor in the back of the end zone for his first of three scores to even
things up at 7.
The Los Angeles offense would respond, as Stanley would find wide receiver Donovan Morgan for a 14-yard hook up. Kicker Kevin Goessling’s
missed extra point made the score 13-7 in favor of the KISS. On the ensuing kickoff, Goessling booted the ball off the crossbar leading to a
fortuitous bounce and a Los Angeles recovery. Morgan would score again on a sweep from one-yard out to extend the KISS lead to 20-7 with 8:23
remaining in the second quarter. The Cleveland offense answered, marching 45 yards on six plays, capped by Havrilla finding Taylor for his second
touchdown of the night and trimming the deficit to 20-14. After a failed onside kick by the Gladiators, Stanley would be intercepted in the end zone
by defensive back Brandon Stephens and returned 49 yards to the KISS nine-yard line. The Gladiators would score on the next play, as Havrilla
found offensive lineman D.J. Brandel on a screen for the score. Trevino’s extra point gave the Gladiators the lead for the first time on the night, 2120. Once again, the KISS responded quickly as Stanley found Morgan for a 27-yard gain before fullback Rory Nixon scored from six yards out to
reclaim the lead for Los Angeles, 26-21, heading into halftime.
Los Angeles opened up the scoring in the second half when Stanley found Stephens for a six-yard strike, extending their lead to 33-21. On the next
drive, however, Taylor would find pay dirt for the third time on the night when Havrilla hit him for a quick four-yard score to pull within 33-28. After
the KISS turned the ball over on downs for the second time of the night, Havrilla plunged into the end zone from one yard out to give the Gladiators
the lead. A Havrilla to wide receiver Dominick Goodman two-point conversion made the score 36-33 in favor of the Gladiators with 12:31 remaining
in the game.
The KISS jumped back on top on their next drive as Stanley capped off an eight-play 44 yard drive with an 11-yard touchdown strike to wide
receiver Brandon Collins, making the score 40-36 with 6:16 remaining in the contest. On the ensuing possession for the Gladiators, Havrilla was
picked off by defensive back Fred Obi leading to a 19-yard throw and catch touchdown from Stanley to Stephens, extending the lead to 47-36 with
3:06 to play in the game. The Cleveland offense would cap off the scoring for the night on the next drive with a four-play, 40 yard drive capped off
by a Havrilla to Goodman six-yard touchdown making the final score 47-42.
2016 GAME SUMMARIES
Game 4
Philadelphia Soul 67, Cleveland Gladiators 50
In their first road contest of the season, the Cleveland Gladiators started fast but ultimately fell to the Philadelphia Soul Saturday afternoon in front
of 7,057 fans at Wells Fargo Center, 67-50. Soul quarterback Dan Raudabaugh threw for 315 yards and eight touchdowns while wide receiver
Darius Reynolds hauled in ten passes for 114 yards and three scores. Wide receivers Thyron Lewis, Collin Taylor, and Quentin Sims each found the
end zone in the Gladiators loss.
The Gladiators opened the scoring with a three-play 35 yard drive, capped off by a two-yard scoring draw from quarterback Dennis Havrilla. On the
ensuing possession, Raudabaugh would answer for the Soul, finding wide receiver Shaun Kauleinamoku for a nine-yard touchdown to even the
score, 7-7. On the following drive the Cleveland offense, set-up by a 27-yard catch and run from Phillipkeith Manley, pulled ahead 14-7 on another
Havrilla touchdown run, this time from one-yard out to reclaim the lead 14-7.
Raudabaugh and the Soul offense would recover as wide receiver Ryan McDaniel was left all alone in the end zone for a six-yard touchdown catch.
However, another missed extra point from Clarke kept it a two-score game, 28-19. After a Gladiators turnover on downs, Raudabaugh would find
Reynolds in the back corner of the end zone for his first of three touchdowns, an 11-yarder, to close the gap to 28-26 at the end of the half.
The Soul received the second-half kick-off and only took two plays to get in the end zone, as Raudabaugh connected with Reynolds for a 13-yard
score, his second of the game, to give Philadelphia its first lead of the game. A third missed extra point made the score 32-28. The lead didn’t last
long as Havrilla would hook up with Lewis for a 35-yard score, giving the Gladiators the lead once again, 35-32.
On the following drive, Reynolds would find pay dirt for the third time, a six-yarder from Raudabaugh, to give the lead back to the Soul, 39-35 with
6:05 left in the third quarter. After Havrilla was intercepted by jack linebacker Joe Goosby on the next drive, the Soul would score once again as
Richardson would plunge into the end zone from two-yards out, his second score of the game, increasing their lead to 46-35 with 1:50 left in the
third quarter.
With Havrilla leaving the game due to injury on the interception, jack linebacker Arvell Nelson stepped under center and hit Sims for his first catch
and touchdown as a Gladiator, a 16-yarder. The Soul responded on the next possession, with Raudabaugh tossing a six-yard touchdown pass to
McDaniel to bump their lead to 53-43 with 10:29 left. Nelson would answer quickly, finding Taylor on the first play of the ensuing drive for a 35yard touchdown. Kicker Adrian Trevino’s extra point pulled Cleveland to within 53-50 with 9:02 remaining.
That was as close as the Gladiators would get as Raudabaugh would cap the scoring with touchdown throws of seven and 45 yards to
Kauleinamoku and wide receiver Chris Duvalt, respectively, resulting in the 67-50 Philadelphia victory.
2016 GAME SUMMARIES
Game 5
Orlando Predators 76, Cleveland Gladiators 56
In front of 13,429 fans, the team’s largest home crowd of the year, the Cleveland Gladiators were defeated by the undefeated Orlando Predators (5-0) on
Friday at The Q by a final score of 76-56. With the loss, the Gladiators fell to 1-4 on the season and remain alone in third place in the AFL’s National
Conference standings.
The Predators capped a three-play scoring drive with an eight-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Randy Hippeard to Brandon Thompkins early in the
opening quarter before the Gladiators tied the game on their next possession on a three-yard touchdown rush by Larry Beavers. Orlando re-claimed the
lead late in the first quarter with another Hipperad to Thompkins touchdown throw, but Beavers provided Cleveland with another response with just under
five minutes remaining in the quarter by returning the ensuing kickoff 57 yards for the Gladiators’ first kickoff-return touchdown of the season.
The Predators continued Friday’s see-saw first half with a 28-yard touchdown toss from Hippeard to Thompkins before Cleveland capped the quarter with a
30-yard touchdown connection from Northeast Ohio native Arvell Nelson to Collin Taylor, marking Taylor’s 21st-consecutive game with at least one
touchdown reception. Orlando reclaimed the lead late in the second quarter on a fumble return for a touchdown, before Nelson completed a four-yard
touchdown pass to Quentin Sims to again draw the Gladiators even on the scoreboard. With just over three minutes remaining in the second quarter,
Hippeard and Thompkins connected again to pull the Predators ahead by a score of 34-28, but Nelson found a familiar target in veteran wideout Dominick
Goodman with just under two minutes remaining in the half to put Cleveland in front 35-34 after a successful Adrian Trevino PAT.
The first half’s scoring was far from over, however, as a two-yard rushing touchdown from Thompkins put Orlando up 41-35 with just 34 seconds remaining
in the second quarter, but yet again, Nelson and the Gladiators punched back, as the Glenville native striped a touchdown pass into the hands of Sims to put
Cleveland up 42-41 with just 17 seconds left in the half. The Gladiators stayed hot to start the third quarter, as Nelson and Taylor hooked up for a 23-yard
TD pass to make it 49-41 before Thompkins registered his sixth TD of the game on a 56-yard touchdown return of the ensuing kickoff for Orlando just under
five minutes into the third to draw the Predators back within just one point at 49-48. After Nelson threw his first interception of the game in the GEICO Blue
Zone with just over six minutes to go in the third quarter, Hippeard completed a 45-yard touchdown strike, again to Thompkins, to give the Predators a 5549 advantage.
A lengthy Gladiators drive ensued, culminating in Nelson’s sixth touchdown throw of the night, and third to Taylor, in the third quarter’s final minute to,
after another successful point after from Trevino, reclaim the edge for Cleveland at 56-55. A 40 yard passing play for the Predators set up a goal-line stand
for the Gladiators’ defense, but after pushing Orlando to third down, Kippeard connected with offensive lineman Jordan McCray on a one-yard shovel pass
for a Predators touchdown, making it 62-56 for the visitors. After a Gladiators fumble, the Predators extended their lead on a ten-yard Hippeard-toThompkins touchdown toss, Thompkins’ seventh score of the game, to make it 69-56 Orlando with 4:20 remaining in the game. In the wake of another
Nelson interception, the Predators took over on the Gladiators’ 15 yard-line with 2:39 left in the game and, after the one-minute warning, punched home a
one-yard TD run from Hibbeard with 10.3 seconds left in the game to cap the scoring at 76-56 Predators.
2016 GAME SUMMARIES
Game 6
Cleveland Gladiators 41, Jacksonville Sharks 40
In front of 8,056 fans at Quicken Loans Arena, the Gladiators defense clamped down on Jacksonville in the second half and quarterback Arvell
Nelson found wide receiver Collin Taylor for the game-winning 26-yard touchdown to cap off 20 unanswered points and a 41-40 home victory over
the Sharks. Nelson threw for 221 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for three more in the win. Taylor finished the game with six receptions
for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Jacksonville wide receiver Joe Hills finished with 14 receptions for 131 yards and four touchdowns in the loss.
After a Gladiators turnover on downs, the Sharks opened up the scoring when quarterback Tommy Grady hooked up with Hills for an eight-yard
touchdown on Jacksonville’s opening drive. A missed extra point by kicker Marco Capozzoli gave the Sharks a 6-0 lead to start the game. Cleveland
answered on the next possession when Nelson plunged ahead from three-yards out to give the Gladiators the early lead, 7-6. Jacksonville
reclaimed the lead when fullback Derrick Ross took a hand-off and ran 23 yards untouched into the end zone, giving the Sharks a 13-7 lead at the
end of the first quarter.
On the first drive of the second quarter, Nelson would find pay dirt once again, capping a four-play, 45-yard drive with a sneak from one-yard out
to give the Gladiators the lead right back. The extra point from emergency kicker Jon Striefsky made the score 14-13. The Shark offense answered
quickly once again when Grady found Hills for his second score of the game, a 14-yarder that put Jacksonville back in front, 19-14. After the
Gladiators turned the ball over on downs for the second time of the game, Hills would catch his third touchdown of the game, this time a threeyarder from Grady to extend the Sharks lead to 26-14 going into the half.
On the opening drive of the second half, Grady would find Hills for his fourth touchdown of the night, a 19-yarder to push the Sharks lead to 33-14.
The Cleveland offense countered with Nelson’s third rushing touchdown of the night, another three-yard scamper to close the deficit to 33-21 with
4:46 remaining in the third quarter. On Jacksonville’s ensuing possession, wide receiver Tiger Jones would catch his first touchdown of the night
from Grady, a six-yarder that capped off a three-play, 16-yard drive. Capozzoli’s extra point made the score 40-21 with 2:05 left in the third quarter.
nd
Cleveland’s next drive saw Nelson find Taylor for a 32-yard touchdown, his 22 consecutive game with a touchdown, to pull the Gladiators to
within 40-28 as the game entered the fourth and final quarter.
Cleveland’s defense would step up and force a Jacksonville turnover on the next series when defensive back Marvin Ross stripped Hills of the ball
and pounced on it for the recovery. The Gladiators capitalized seven plays later as Nelson hit wide receiver Quentin Sims for an eight-yard score to
close the gap to 40-35 with 8:19 remaining in the game.
The Sharks would turn the ball over on downs on their next possession, setting up the Gladiators offense with a first ten at mid-field with 42
seconds remaining. On the next play, Nelson hit Taylor on the deep fade for a one-handed 24-yard score. A missed two-point conversion would put
Cleveland ahead 41-40 with 34 seconds remaining in the contest. Capozzoli’s game-winning field goal attempt clanked off the left upright as time
expired to secure the Gladiators victory.
2016 GAME SUMMARIES
Game 7
Cleveland Gladiators 55, Portland Steel 48 (OT)
The Steel began the scoring when former Gladiator quarterback Shane Austin led a five-play, 47-yard drive capped off with a touchdown to another
former Gladiator, wide receiver Tom Gilson for a 21-yard touchdown to put Portland on top 7-0 early. The Gladiators offense responded on the
following drive by marching 38 yards in six plays with Arvell Nelson finding wide receiver Quentin Sims for a six-yard score to even things up 7-7. On
the ensuing possession, Austin found Gilson once again for a 13-yard score to put the Steel in front 14-7, but a five-yard touchdown run from
Nelson saw the first quarter end with the score all tied up, 14-14. After defensive end Curtis Young intercepted Austin on a screen pass attempt on
the first drive of the second quarter, Nelson found Sims once again on the following play for a 23-yard score in the corner of the end zone to put
the Gladiators in front for the first time on the night, 21-14. The Steel righted the ship on the next drive when Austin found wide receiver Tyrone
Goard for a 12-yard score, knotting things up at 21 with 4:56 remaining in the first half.
The Gladiators struck again on the next series when Nelson found wide receiver Collin Taylor for a 35-yard touchdown. A missed extra point by
kicker Adrian Trevino made the score 27-21 in favor of Cleveland. The next drive for Portland saw an odd turn of events as 6’3”, 330 lb. offensive
lineman Deveric Gallington took a hand-off from Austin and rumbled to the two yard line before fumbling into the end zone, where fellow
offensive lineman John Collins pounced on it for the Steel touchdown after a wild scrum. The extra point by kicker Ernesto Lacayo put Portland
back in front, 28-27. Nelson followed that up with another rushing score, this time from eight yards out to put Cleveland on top once again, 34-28,
with a minute remaining in the half. The Gladiators defense stepped up on the next series as defensive back Demarcus Robinson intercepted
Austin, sending the squads into halftime with Cleveland ahead, 34-28.
Cleveland would open the second half with the ball but a Nelson fumble on the third play of the drive would give the ball back to the Steel.
Portland couldn’t capitalize, however, as the Steel offense turned the ball over on downs, leading to a 33-yard strike from Nelson to wide receiver
Thyron Lewis to extend the Gladiators lead to 41-28. Portland would turn it over again on the next drive as Austin would be picked off for the
second time by Robinson. Robinson would return the interception 45 yards for a Gladiators score, bumping the score to 48-28.
Austin and the Portland offense answered with a six-yard throw-and-catch touchdown to Goard to make the score 48-35 with ten minutes
remaining in the game. Nelson would be intercepted on the next two drives, with the first leading to an 11-yard touchdown from Austin to
defensive back Christian Wise to trim the Gladiators lead to 48-42. The second interception, made by Wise, led to the Steel offense getting the ball
back with under a minute to go. With 2.4 seconds left in the game, Austin would find Goard for a five-yard touchdown as time expired to tie the
game. However, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty pushed the ball back to the 12-yard line, making Lacayo’s extra point a 27-yard attempt. The
kick pushed wide left, sending the game into overtime.
Gladiators opened up the extra frame on offense. Six plays later, Nelson found Taylor for his second touchdown of the game, a 10-yard strike that
put Cleveland back on top 55-48. On Portland’s next drive, Austin would be picked off for the fourth time, this time by defensive back Marvin Ross,
to seal the 55-48 win.
2016 GAME SUMMARIES
Game 8
Cleveland Gladiators 70, Tampa Bay Storm 63 (OT)
The Storm opened the scoring when Boltus hooked up with veteran wide receiver T.T. Toliver for a 31-yard touchdown on Tampa Bay’s opening
drive. Kicker Delbert Alvarado’s extra point gave the Storm an early 7-0 lead. The Gladiators answered right back on the next drive when wide
receiver Larry Beavers took a reverse hand-off from Nelson and then, to the defense’s surprise, threw a five-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver
Quentin Sims in the corner of the end zone to even things up at 7 with 9:27 remaining in the opening quarter. After Tampa Bay turned the ball over
on downs on the ensuing possession, Nelson found wide receiver Collin Taylor on a quick hit for a six-yard score to give Cleveland their first lead of
the night, 13-7 to end the first quarter.
Boltus gave the lead back to the Storm on the first drive of the second quarter by finding wide receiver Phillip Barnett for a 20-yard touchdown,
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making the score 14-13. Tampa Bay looked to extend their lead after the Gladiators turned the ball over on downs but Boltus’ pass on 3 -and-10
would be picked off by rookie defensive back Jamie Bender and returned 30 yards for the defensive score, giving Cleveland a 20-14 edge. The
Storm offense recovered on the next possession when Boltus found offensive lineman Anthony Parker for an 11-yard score, re-claiming the lead
once again for Tampa Bay. Alvarado’s attempted onside kick on the ensuing kick-off backfired when defensive back Joe Powell recovered and
stumbled five yards into the end zone for a Cleveland touchdown.
The seesaw battle continued as the Storm struck again when Boltus found wide receiver Julius Gregory for a 13-yard touchdown to tie the game at
28. However, another failed onside kick attempt set up the Gladiators for a quick score when fullback Phillipkeith Manley took a hand-off from
Nelson and scored from four yards out to give Cleveland a 35-28 lead. Sticking with the theme of the first half, Gregory would catch a two-yard
touchdown from Boltus on the final play of the half to again even the score at 35 going into the break.
The teams traded touchdowns to open the second half when Nelson tossed a 22-yard touchdown to Sims and Boltus finding Toliver for a 23-yard
strike. Then, after Nelson scored again, this time on a run from three yards out, Boltus hit Toliver for his third touchdown of the night: this time, a
20-yarder to tie the game up at 49 with 11:29 remaining in the game. The following drive saw Cleveland’s offense turn it over for the first time
when Nelson was picked off by defensive back Cortez Stubbs. Six plays later, Boltus plunged into the end zone from one-yard out to give Tampa Bay
the lead, 56-49, with 4:34 remaining in the game.
Nelson and the Gladiators offense responded, as Taylor snared a 30-yard touchdown reception at the wall despite being blanketed by coverage, his
second of the game, to tie it up once again at 56 with 2:47 remaining in the contest. On the next drive, Boltus connected with Gregory for his third
touchdown of the game, a 33-yarder, to give the Storm a 63-56 lead with 54 seconds remaining. Taylor came up big on the next drive, catching a
12-yard touchdown pass, his third of the game, to send the game into overtime tied at 63.
On the first drive of overtime, Nelson connected with Beavers for a 24-yard score to give the Gladiators the lead, 70-63. On Tampa’s possession,
defensive back Marvin Ross came through for the second time in as many weeks, intercepting Boltus to seal the game and the victory.
2016 GAME SUMMARIES
Game 9
Cleveland Gladiators 63, Philadelphia Soul 49
In front of 11,278 fans at Quicken Loans Arena for Military Salute Night, the Cleveland Gladiators defeated the Philadelphia Soul on Saturday night
63-49. The win improves Cleveland’s record to 5-4 as they sit in second place in the National Conference. Quarterback Arvell Nelson threw for 307
yards and seven touchdowns in the win while wide receiver Quentin Sims caught 10 passes for 114 yards and three touchdowns. For the third
game in a row Marvin Ross intercepted a pass, a 19-yarder, that he returned for a touchdown to essentially seal the win for the Gladiators.
Philadelphia’s quarterback Dan Raudabaugh threw for 342 yards, seven touchdowns, and an interception in the loss.
After Raudabaugh found wide receiver Shaun Kauleinamoku on the first play of the game for a 40-yard gain to set up first-and-goal from the four
yard line, Cleveland’s defense stood tall and forced a turnover on downs. Five plays later, Nelson found wide receiver Collin Taylor for a 10-yard
th
scoring strike as the Gladiators jumped out to an early 7-0 lead. The touchdown catch was Taylor’s 25 game in a row hitting pay dirt. The Soul
responded on the next drive when Raudabaugh found wide receiver Ryan McDaniel in the corner of the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown to even
things up, 7-7. On the ensuing possession, Nelson found wide receiver Larry Beavers on a quick slant for a 49-yard touchdown. Kicker Adrian
Trevino’s extra point gave the Gladiators the lead once again, 14-7. Philadelphia countered with two scores, a 29-yard throw-and-catch from
Raudabaugh to wide receiver Darius Reynolds, and an 11-yard throw-and-catch from Raudabaugh to Kauleinamoku after a Beavers fumble to give
the Soul their first lead, 21-14.
Cleveland struck again quickly on the next series when Nelson found Sims for an incredible 39-yard, one-handed touchdown grab along the wall to
even the score again at 21-21 early in the second quarter. After a Soul turnover on downs, Nelson found Sims once again on a jump ball in the
corner of the end zone for a four-yard touchdown, re-claiming the lead for the Gladiators 28-21 with 7:43 remaining in the first half. It didn’t take
long for the Soul to answer, though, as Raudabaugh hit Reynolds for his second touchdown of the night on the next possession, a 37-yarder to tie it
th
up once again, 28-28. But it was the Sims show in the second quarter, as Nelson converted on 4 -and-9 and hit Sims for this third touchdown of the
game, a 14-yarder to push Cleveland ahead 35-28 at the break.
The Gladiators opened up the second half by driving 38 yards on three plays, capped off by a 26-yard touchdown pass from Nelson to Beavers,
increasing the Cleveland lead to 42-28. Philadelphia quickly answered when Raudabaugh hit McDaniel on a 10-yard out to cut the Cleveland lead to
42-35 with 9:37 remaining in the third quarter. After a failed onside kick attempt from the Soul, the Gladiators scored two players later when
fullback Phillipkeith Manley rumbled into the end zone, extending the Cleveland lead to 49-35. After McDaniel caught his third touchdown of the
night on the next possession, Nelson would answer with a 16-yard strike of his own to Taylor, his second touchdown of the game, to again extend
the Cleveland lead to 56-42 at the end of three quarters.
Raudabaugh would keep the Soul within striking distance, hitting Reynolds for his third touchdown of the game on a four-yard connection cut into
the Gladiators lead, 56-49. After a Cleveland turnover on downs, the Soul offense took the field only to see Raudabaugh get sacked twice and then
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throw an interception to Ross on 4 -and-22. Ross returned the pick 19 yards for the score, driving the Gladiators lead back up to 63-49 with 1:30
th
remaining in the game. On 4 -and-goal of the next series, Raudabaugh’s completion to Reynolds would be stopped short, sealing the win.
2016 GAME HONORS
RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
WK
TEAM
PLAYER
1
ORL
#12 Randy Hippeard
2
JAX
#81 Joe Hills
3
ARZ
#10 Nick Davila
4
PHI
#5 Dan Raudabaugh
5
ORL
#15 Brandon Thompkins
6
ORL
#12 Randy Hippeard
7
PHI
#5 Dan Raudabaugh
8
JAX
#4 Tommy Grady
9
JAX
#81 Joe Hills
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
WK
TEAM
PLAYER
1
ARZ
#32 Damien Borel/#93 Luis Vazquez
2
CLE
#21 Joe Powell
3
LAK
#7 Rayshaun Kizer
4
ORL
#10 Varmah Sonie
5
ARZ
#96 Dimetrio Tyson
6
LAK
#6 Josh Victorian
7
CLE
#4 Marvin Ross
8
JAX
#21 Greg Reid
9
CLE
#4 Marvin Ross
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
J. LEWIS SMALL PLAYERMAKER OF THE WEEK
WK
TEAM
PLAYER
1
PHI
#21 Shaun Kauleinamoku
2
ARZ
#1 Rod Windsor
3
PHI
#98 Teddy Jennings
4
ARZ
#2 Maurice Purify
5
PHI
#7 Darius Reynolds
6
CLE
#2 Arvell Nelson
7
TB
#50 James Gordon
8
CLE
#17 Collin Taylor
9
LAK
#1 Donovan Morgan
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK
WK
TEAM
PLAYER
1
LAK
#1 Donovan Morgan
2
TB
#11 Phillip Barnett
3
CLE
#1 Brandon Stephens
4
PHI
#7 Darius Reynolds
5
ARZ
#1 Rod Windsor
6
CLE
#17 Collin Taylor
7
PHI
#7 Darius Reynolds
8
ARZ
#13 Joe Matthews
9
CLE
#18 Quentin Sims
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
AFL HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
WK
TEAM
PLAYER
1
CLE
#21 Joe Powell
2
ORL
#9 Kent Richardson
3
ORL
#14 Brandon Thompkins
4
CLE
#4 Marvin Ross
5
TB
#17 Mike Washington
6
PHI
#22 Dwayne Hollis
7
ORL
#4 Greg Carr
8
PHI
#23 LaRico Stevenson
9
TB
#1 T.T. Toliver
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
THE COACHES
STEVE THONN
Head Coach
Steve Thonn enters his seventh season with the Gladiators. Thonn was named head coach
and director of football operations of the Cleveland Gladiators on December 23, 2009 after
spending the 2008 AFL season as the head coach of the Grand Rapids Rampage.
The Gladiators finished the 2014 season with a 17-1 record under Thonn. Last season’s 17
wins set a new AFL record for wins in a regular season. Thonn’s Gladiators won the East
Division and American Conference en route to a berth in ArenaBowl XXVII, where they fell
to Arizona. Thonn was named AFL Coach of the Year following the season.
In his first year with the Gladiators, the team compiled a 7-9 overall record. Despite the
sub-.500 finish, the Gladiators outscored their opponents 938-906 on the year and had
receiver Ben Nelson and offensive lineman Adam Tadisch named to the AFL First Team and defensive lineman
Anthony Hoke was named to the AFL Second Team. Quarterback John Dutton finished the season with 5,104 passing
yards – second-best in the league.
In 2008, the Rampage’s 956 total points and 59.5 points-per-game average, both franchise records, were second best
in the AFL behind only the 13-3 Philadelphia Soul. In Thonn’s lone season, Grand Rapids posted the four highest
single-game point totals this season (92 in Week 4; 84 in Week 5; 84 in Week 15; 86 in Week 17) and became the first
team in AFL history to post four 80+ point games in a single season. Grand Rapids’ 92-point outburst at Kansas City
in Week 4 marked the highest total for a road team in AFL history and the second highest point total overall.
Prior to the Rampage, Thonn spent three seasons (2005-07) as the offensive coordinator for the Georgia Force, who
compiled a 33-15 regular-season record during that span, made two National Conference Championship appearances
and reached ArenaBowl XIX.
Meanwhile, quarterback Chris Greisen, who had thrown just 16 passes in his AFL career entering 2007, connected on
a league-record 117 touchdown passes, led the AFL and currently ranks third all-time with a 132.0 quarterback rating,
and amassed the second highest passing yards total (4,851) in AFL history.
Prior to joining the Force, Thonn served as the offensive coordinator for the Dallas Desperados from 2003-04, where
he helped introduced three-time AFL All-Ironman Team member and 2007 Ironman of the Year Will Pettis to the
league.
The Wheaton College graduate was named to the Division III All-America Team in football and played basketball and
baseball for the Crusaders from 1980-84, earning a spot in the school’s Hall of Honor. Thonn also served as an
assistant basketball coach for his alma mater and has coached for Wheaton North (Ill.) High School’s varsity football
team.
Thonn and his wife, Pam, have a daughter, Jaimee, and a son, Corey.
RON SELESKY
Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Ron Selesky enters his sixth season with the Gladiators, having served as assistant head
coach from 2013-2014, and as Director of Player Personnel in 2010 and 2011. Selesky
spent the 2015 season as a U.S. scout for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian
Football League.
Selesky was named the AFL’s Assistant Coach of the Year in 2014 after helping lead the
Gladiators to a historic 17-1 regular season, an American Conference Championship and a
trip to ArenaBowl XXVII. During that run, Selesky commanded a defense, nicknamed the
"No Fly Zone," that allowed a mere 43.4 points per game, the third-fewest in the AFL that
season, and recovered a league-high 17 fumbles en route to the AFL’s third-best turnover
margin (+16).
Prior to joining Cleveland, Selesky was the Defensive Coordinator/Director of Player Personnel for the Grand Rapids
Rampage in 2008, helping the team advance to the American Conference Championship after a five year playoff
drought.. He boasts several years of Arena Football experience at both head coaching and assistant coaching
positions. He returned to the AFL in 2008 season after serving two years (2006-07) as head coach of arenafootball2’s
Alabama Steeldogs.
Selesky began his Arena Football coaching career as the director of player personnel and assistant coach for the AFL’s
Tampa Bay Storm from 1997-99, helping to lead the team to a 31-11 regular-season record and a 1998 ArenaBowl
appearance. Selesky spent the 2000 season as director of player personnel/line coach for the expansion Carolina
Cobras.
He then took his first head coaching position with the af2’s Louisville Fire in 2001 and, the following year, earned af2
Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Albany Conquest to a 13-3 regular-season mark and a Northeast Division
title.
Selesky also spent several years as a lineman at both the collegiate and professional levels. He played his college ball
at North Central College, where he lined up against Wheaton College graduate and current Gladiators head
coach Steve Thonn.
Selesky went on to play in two games for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings in 1987, and attended training camps with the
San Diego Chargers in 1988, the Miami Dolphins in 1990, and the Detroit Lions in 1992. He also spent three years
(1995-97) as a scout for ProQuest Management.
The New Brunswick, N.J., native and his wife, Michelle, have four children: Mallorie, 6; Erin, 12; Madelyn, 16; and
Brandt, 18, who will be a freshman football player at Southeast Missouri State University this fall.
Head Line Coach
Mike Smith
Def. Backs Coach
Dominic Jones
Head Trainer
Jeff Lambert-Shemo
Equip. Mgr.
Mike Buchanan
Asst. Equip. Mgr.
Giovanni DiSiena
Video Coordinator
Jordan Smith
Football Ops Asst
Brent Overholt
THE TEAM
WR Larry Beavers #10
5’11
180
10/07/85
Wesley
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters first season with Gladiators.
Spent three seasons with New Orleans Voodoo from 2013-2015.
Totaled 103 receptions for 1,321 yards and 19 touchdowns in his Voodoo career.
Totaled 93 kickoff returns, 1,929 yards and 7 touchdowns in his Voodoo career.
Played for the Iowa Barnstormers in 2011.
Totaled 12 receptions for 165 yards and a touchdown with Iowa in 2011.
Totaled 31 kickoff returns and 500 yards in 2011.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL NOTES
Signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Carolina Panthers in 2009.
Spent time with the New Orleans Saints in 2010.
Played with the Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) in 2011.
COLLEGE/PERSONAL NOTES
3-Year Starter at Wesley College.
Received Div. III All-American honors his senior year with the Wolverines.
Was 3-Time All-Atlantic Central Conference as both a WR and KR.
Holds the NCAA all-division record with 10 career kick return touchdowns and
totaled 13 all-return touchdowns.
Finished career with 5,373 all-purpose yards and 44 touchdowns.
Received All-State honors in three sports at Annapolis High School in Annapolis,
Md.
DB Jamie Bender #24
5’11
205
02/06/90
UAB
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters first season with the Gladiators.
Played for the Green Bay Blizzard (IFL) in 2015-16.
Recorded 61 tackles and 5 interceptions in 9 games to earn First Team All-IFL in
2015.
Finished college career at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Collected 213 tackles and 3 interceptions in two seasons with the Blazers.
Played two years at Jones County Junior College in Jonesville, Miss.
First-Team All-MACJC and All-Region 23 selection after recording 65 tackles and 3
interceptions as a sophomore.
Prepped at Raleigh High School in Raleigh, Miss.
OL D.J. Brandel #69
6’5
305
03/15/91
Chapman
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters second season as a Gladiator.
Played for Texas Revolution (CIF) in 2013-2014.
4-Year Starter at Chapman University.
2012 All-SIAC his senior year.
Prepped at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif.
DL Randy Colling #96
6'5
325
11/06/92
Gannon
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters fourth season with the Cleveland Gladiators
Totaled 14.5 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in
2015.
Totaled 17 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2014.
Totaled 23 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble
recoveries in 2013.
Spent time in NFL Mini-Camps with the New York Jets in 2012.
Also spent time with the Green Bay Packers for 2012 Mini-Camp.
Played collegiately at Gannon.
Totaled 220 Tackles, 48 Tackles for Loss, and 25 Sacks in his career as a Golden
Knight
Division II All-American by D2Football.Com, Associated Press Little All-America,
and Daktronics Football in 2011
Gene Upshaw NCAA Division II Defensive Lineman of the Year finalist
Prepped at Pioneer High School in Arcade, NY.
QB Chris Dieker #5
6'5
235
07/22/87
Southern Illinois
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters fourth season with the Cleveland Gladiators.
Passed for 68 yards and a touchdown in 2015.
Passed for 428 yards and seven touchdowns in 2014.
Rushed for 87 yards and five touchdowns in 2014.
Passed for 2,433 yards and 43 touchdowns in 2013.
Rushed for 267 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2013.
Threw for 4 touchdowns and 246 yards for the Iowa Barnstormers in 2012.
Threw for 4 touchdowns and 246 yards for the Iowa Barnstormers in 2012.
Member of the Omaha Nighthawks (UFL) in 2012.
Member of the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) in 2011.
PROFESSIONAL NOTES
Played collegiately at Southern Illinois University.
Had a 20-9 record as a three year starter for SIU.
Threw 15 touchdowns and 1,816 yards as a senior.
Led high school to a state championship as a senior.
25-1 record in high school career as a starter.
Prepped at Hayden High School in Topeka, KS
DL Isiah Dunning #8
6’5
285
05/09/92
Grand Valley State
AFL CAREER NOTES
Attended Mini-Camp with the Dallas Cowboys in 2015.
3-Year Starter at Grand Valley State.
Recorded 144 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in his Laker career.
Earned All-GLIAC honors his senior year.
Prepped at Ravenna High School in Ravenna, Mich.
QB Dennis Havrilla #12
6’1
195
08/24/87
Western New Mexico
AFL CAREER NOTES
Played in five games with the Las Vegas Outlaws in 2015.
Threw for 722 yards, 14 touchdowns and 6 interceptions in 2015.
Saw action in two games with the San Jose SaberCats in 2014.
Completed five passes for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2014.
Signed initially with the Spokane Shock in 2014.
Played for the Dodge City Law (IFL) in 2014.
Signed with the Arizona Outlaws (IFL) in 2012.
Made the practice Squad for the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (IFL) in 2012.
Played for the Arizona Adrenaline (IFL) and the Bricktown Brawlers (IFL) in 2011.
Finished his college career with the Western New Mexico Mustangs in 2009.
Threw for 1,581 yards, 13 touchdowns and 9 interceptions while rushing for 279
yards and 6 touchdowns in 2009.
Started 10 games for the University of Nebraska-Kearney Lopers in 2007.
Passed for 1.928 yards and 19 touchdowns while rushing for 247 yards and four
touchdowns in 2007.
Played two years in JUCO with Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif.
Prepped at Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, Calif.
WR Josiah Holt
5’9
170
07/10/92
Baldwin Wallace
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters second season with the Cleveland Gladiators.
Caught two passes for 33 yards in 2015 as a rookie.
Played collegiately at Baldwin Wallace
Recorded 3,488 All-Purpose Yards and 20 touchdowns during his collegiate career.
Led team with 579 rushing yards as well during senior season.
Received 2nd Team All-OAC honors as a wide receiver as a senior in 2013.
Received 1st Team All-OAC honors as a wide receiver as a junior in 2012.
Received 1st Team All-OAC honors as a return specialist as a sophomore in 2011.
Received Div. III All-American honors as a sprinter for the Yellow Jacket track-andfield team.
Prepped at Grafton Midview High School in Elyria, Ohio.
OL Chris Jasperse #78
6’4
305
04/04/91
Marshall
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters rookie season with the Gladiators.
Started 2016 AFL season with the Tampa Bay Storm.
Played in the 2015 preseason with the Cincinnati Bengals.
2-Time First Team All-Conference USA at Marshall University.
Started 53 straight games for the Thundering Herd, an FBS record.
Played for the 2007 N.C. State Championship at Page High School in Greensboro, N.C.
DL Collin Keoshian #22
6’3
260
04/10/91
Illinois State
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators as a rookie.
Spent final two years of college at Illinois St., playing RB his junior year in 2013
and DL his senior year in 2014.
Earned MVIC All-District V Academic honors in 2014.
Totaled 65 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and a team-high 9 sacks in 15 games in
2014.
Rushed for 204 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2013.
Played at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Calif., in 2012.
Rushed for 1,265 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2012.
Transferred to College of the Canyons from BYU in 2011 and played 10 games at
fullback.
Prepped at Santa Clarita Christian High School, an 8-man football program.
Rushed for 6,537 yards (2nd most in California 8-man history) and 102
touchdowns (most in California history)
in his 4-year career.
DL Abe Koroma #11
6’3
300
05/01/88
Western Illinois
AFL CAREER NOTES
Played for the Pittsburgh Power in 2011.
Worked out with the Buffalo Bills in 2014.
Signed with the Colorado Ice (IFL) in 2012.
Worked out with the New York Giants in 2010.
Played senior season at Western Illinois in 2009.
Recorded 39 tackles and 1.5 sacks for the Leathernecks.
Played two seasons at Penn State in 2007-08.
Recorded 33 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 2 fumble rec. and 1.5 sacks as a Nittany Lion.
All-State Football selection at Milton Hershey High School in Hershey, Pa.
WR Thyron Lewis #6
6’4
205
11/25/82
Howard
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters sixth season with Gladiators.
Totaled 20 receptions for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2015.
Also made 8.5 tackles on defense in 2015.
Started the 2015 AFL season with the LA KISS before coming back to the
Gladiators in June.
Signed with the NFL's Washington Redskins practice squad in 2006.
Played for the Stockton Lightning and Tri-Cities Fever (AF2) in 2008.
Member of the Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings (AF2) in 2009.
Signed with the Tri-Cities Fever (IFL) in 2010.
Played college football at Howard University.
Totaled 30 receptions for 513 yards and 4 touchdowns in his career with the Bison.
Prepped at Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets in Inglewood, Calif.
OL Joe Madsen #74
6’3
315
09/01/89
West Virginia
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters first season with the Cleveland Gladiators.
Spent two seasons with LA KISS in 2014-15.
Spent training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013.
Signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad in January, 2015.
Appeared in training camps with the Browns and Lions in 2015.
4-Year starter at West Virginia, starting 50 games.
Earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors as a senior in 2012.
Prepped at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio.
OL Phillip-Keith Manley #44
6’4
340
05/06/86
Toledo
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enter second season with Gladiators.
Started nine games in 2015 on offensive line and as fullback.
Caught one pass for 15 yards and carried the ball 11 times for 22 yards and one
touchdown in 2015.
Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons in 2012.
Spent Mini-camp with the Carolina Panthers in 2014.
Played collegiately at Toledo.
From Hamilton, Ohio.
QB/JLB Arvell Nelson #2
6’5
225
09/27/88
Texas Southern
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters first year with the Gladiators.
Threw for 1,104 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushed for 7 touchdowns at
quarterback for the
Spokane Shock in 2015.
Recorded 60 total tackles, 5 interceptions, 4 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles
and 1.5 sacks at
jack linebacker for the Pittsburgh Power in 2014.
Threw for 162 yards and 5 touchdowns and rushed for 4 touchdowns at
quarterback for the Spokane Shock in 2013.
Played for the Alabama Hammers (PIFL) in 2012.
2-Year starting quarterback for Texas Southern.
Threw for 4,164 yards and 21 touchdowns in his career with the Tigers.
Second Team All-KJCCC as a free safety for Fort Scott Community College in
2008.
Second Team All-State quarterback at Glenville High School in Cleveland.
QB Stephen Panasuk #15
6’2
215
01/19/89
La Salle
AFL CAREER NOTES
Played for the Wichita Force (CIF) in 2016.
Signed with the Trenton Freedom (PIFL) in 2014-2015.
Spent time with the Wyoming Cavalry (IFL) and the Kentucky Drillers (CIFL) in
2013.
Played freshman year at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pa., in 2007.
Threw for 373 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2007.
Prepped at New Egypt High School in New Egypt, N.J.
DB Joe Phinisee #20
5’10
190
01/06/86
Walsh
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters seventh season with the Cleveland Gladiators as the franchise's all-time
leader with 401.5 tackles with team.
Totaled 63 tackles, 5 fumble recoveries, 5 pass breakups and 4 interceptions in
2015.
Recorded 63 tackles, four interceptions, and five fumble recoveries in 2014.
Recorded 92 total tackles and 4 interceptions splitting time between the
Gladiators and Chicago Rush during the 2013 season.
In 2012, tallied 77 tackles and more than doubled his career-high passes
defensed with 12.
Also recovered two fumbles and intercepted a career-high five passes for 71
yards and a touchdown.
89 total tackles, five passes blocked, four interceptions and two touchdowns
highlighted his sophomore season in the AFL with the Gladiators in 2011.
In his first season with the Cleveland Gladiators (2010), he recorded 59.5
tackles, two passes blocked, and an interception as a defensive back
Attended Walsh University in Ohio
Earned Second-Team NAIA All-East Region honors and honorable mention
All-American recognition in 2006.
Prepped at Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio
DB Joe Powell #21
6’2
205
02/25/94
Globe Tech
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enter second season with Gladiators.
Played for the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (PIFL) in 2015.
Earned Defensive Rookie of the Year when he collected 52.5 tackles and 11
interceptions.
Played one season at Globe Tech Junior College.
Totaled 53 tackles, 1.5 sacks and an interception in 2013.
Prepped at Norcum High School in Portsmouth, Va.
DB Demarcus Robinson #15
6’2
200
06/03/86
Henderson State
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters second season with Gladiators, first since 2011.
Split time between the Jacksonville Sharks and Las Vegas Outlaws in 2015.
Recorded 56 tackles, 13 pass breakups, and an interception in 2015.
Spent three seasons with the New Orleans Voodoo from 2012-2014.
Totaled 205 tackles, 5 TFL, 4 forced fumbles, and 8 INT’s with the Voodoo.
Played his AFL rookie season with the Cleveland Gladiators in 2011.
Recorded 75.5 tackles, 5 pass breakups and 5 interceptions for the Gladiators in
2011.
All-American safety at Henderson State.
Recorded 116 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 10 pass breakups and 2 INt’s in 2 years
with the Reddies.
Played first two years at Tyler Junior College.
Prepped at Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas.
DB Marvin Ross #4
5’11
180
05/11/90
Florida A&M
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enter first season with Gladiators as a rookie.
Played for the Columbus Lions (PIFL) in 2013 and 2014.
2-Year starter at Florida A&M.
Totaled 113 tackles, 14 pass breakups, 4 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles in his
career.
Prepped at Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Fla.
FB Chad Schofield #75
6'4
315
12/19/87
Marshall
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters fourth season with the Cleveland Gladiators
Started eight games in 2015. Carried the ball 3 times for 8 yards.
Appeared in all 18 regular season games in 2014, starting in 17 of those as a
Gladiator.
Started 6 games for the Gladiators as a rookie in 2013.
Member of the Colorado Ice (IFL) in 2012.
Played collegiately at Marshall.
Second Team All-Conference USA in 2010.
Started in 30 games over three years at Center for the Thundering Herd.
Marshall Team Lifter of the Year in 2008.
Prepped at Strongsville High School in Strongsville, OH.
WR Quentin Sims #18
6’3
205
07/11/90
Tennessee-Martin
AFL CAREER NOTES
Played in one game with the Arizona Rattlers in 2015, catching 3 passes and 2
touchdowns in a Week 20 win vs. Portland.
Played in one game with the Orlando Predators in 2014.
Played four games in the preseason with the New England Patriots in 2013.
Finished college career at Tennessee-Martin from 2011-12.
Caught 140 passes for 1,804 yards and 26 touchdowns for the Skyhawks.
Started college career at Georgia Tech.
Prepped at Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.
OL Jesse Somsel #66
6’4
315
06/25/91
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters first season with the Gladiators as a rookie.
Attended Mini-Camp with the Minnesota Vikings in 2015.
4-Year Starter at Saginaw Valley State.
Prepped at Rockford High School in Rockford, Mich.
Was part of state champion football and wrestling teams.
DB Brandon Stephens #1
5’11
210
12/04/87
Miami (OH)
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters third season with the Cleveland Gladiators.
Recorded 33 tackles and five pass breakups in six games in 2015.
Recorded 8 tackles in two games 2014.
Appeared in training camp with the Cleveland Browns in 2015.
Spent time with the Detroit Lions in 2011.
Played collegiately at Miami (OH).
Four year letter winner in high school as a Defensive Back, Receiver, and
Returner.
Prepped at Strongsville High School in Strongsville, OH.
OL Aslam Sterling #72
6’4
315
08/20/92
Kansas
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters first season with the Gladiators as a rookie.
Spent Mini-Camp with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
Finished college career at Kansas in 2012-13.
Started 20 games for the Jayhawks.
Started college career at Nassau Community College in Garden City, N.Y.
Earned All-Northeast Conference honors as freshman and sophomore in 2010-11.
Was All-Borough and All-City at Bayside High School in Queens, N.Y.
WR Collin Taylor #17
6’1
195
02/28/87
Indiana
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters third season with the Cleveland Gladiators.
Caught 144 passes for 1,597 yards and 43 touchdowns in 2015.
Recorded 15.5 tackles and an interception as a JLB in 2015.
Caught 80 passes for 976 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2014 as a Gladiator.
Recorded an interception as a JLB in 2014 as a Gladiator.
Caught 25 passes for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns during 2013 season with the
Iowa Barnstormers.
Caught 63 passes for 670 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2012 season with Iowa
Barnstormers.
Spent his 2010 rookie season with the Tulsa Talons.
Played collegiately at Indiana.
Played wide receiver for 3 seasons before switching to safety as a senior.
Prepped at Carmel High School in Indiana.
K Adrian Trevino #19
5’11
190
01/02/88
Missouri Valley
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters second season with Gladiators.
Made 7-of-8 field goals and 104-of-116 extra points in 2015.
Played five games for the Utah Blaze in 2013.
Made 25-of-28 extra points in 2013.
Played for the Green Bay Blizzard (IFL) in 2012 and 2014.
2-Year Starting kicker at Missouri Valley.
Earned NAIA All-American Honors as a senior.
Prepped at Golden Valley High School in Merced, Calif.
DL Meshak Williams #42
6’2
260
06/03/91
Kansas State
AFL CAREER NOTES
Played for the Orlando Predators for 2014 and 2015 seasons.
Recorded 31.5 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles and an
interception for the Predators.
Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013.
Finished college at Kansas State.
Earned Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year and First Team All-Big 12 as a senior in
2012.
Second Team All-Big as a junior in 2011.
Recorded 73 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles in his
Wildcat career.
Started two years at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kan.
Played in 12 games as a sophomore, recording 44 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 8
sacks and 3 forced fumbles.
3-Time All-Region selection at Worth County High School in Sylvester, Ga.
WR Devin Wilson #13
6’2
205
10/13/90
Tennessee State
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters first season with Gladiators as a rookie.
Played for the Richmond Raiders (PIFL) in 2015.
Totaled 40 receptions for 483 yards and 8 touchdowns for the Raiders in 2015.
Signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) in 2015.
4-Year starter at Tennessee State.
Totaled 102 receptions for 1,200 yards and 6 touchdowns in his career with the
Tigers.
Received All-Region honors his junior and senior year at Pope John Paul II High
School in Henderson, Tenn.
DL Curtis Young #93
6’1
270
01/08/87
Cincinnati
AFL CAREER NOTES
Enters third season with Gladiators.
Split time between Gladiators and the Soul in 2015, recording six tackles and a sack.
Logged 25.5 tackles and seven sacks in 18 starts for the Pittsburgh Power in 2014.
Collected 32 tackles and one sack in 15 games with the Pittsburgh Power in 2013.
Recorded seven tackles over four games as a rookie with the Gladiators in 2012.
Played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions (UFL) in 2010.
Made practice squad of the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 season.
Played three seasons at Cincinnati.
Recorded 90 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks as a Bearcat.
Two-time All-Conference selection at Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio.

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