2011 Cleveland Gladiators Roster
Team Record: 10-8
Finishing 1st in the Arena League's East Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Steve Thonn (10-7)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 58,568, Avg. 6,508 in 9 home dates
2011 Cleveland Gladiators Results
The Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League ended the 2011 season with a record of 10 wins and 8 losses, finishing first in the Arena League's East Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Cleveland chalked up 904 points, while the solid defense allowed 842. Kurt Rocco triggered the aerial attack, throwing for 3,834 yards. Dominick Goodman led pass catchers, catching 120 balls for 1,300 yards, while Robert Redd and Troy Bergeron were targeted regularly as well.
Kurt Rocco rushed for a team-high 132 yards for the Gladiators.
Demarcus Robinson, Michael Bragg and Milford Brown each picked off 5 opponent throws. Tim Cheatwood topped the defensive unit with 13 quarterback sacks.
Steve Thonn coached the team. The 2011 Cleveland Gladiators lost in the Conference Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron Baston | FB/LB | January 10, 1987 | 6'1" | 305 | Missouri | Blue Springs, MO |
| Troy Bergeron | WR | December 3, 1983 | 6'2" | 180 | Middle Tennessee State | Columbus, GA |
| Drew Berube | DL | August 22, 1988 | 6'4" | 260 | Hillsdale College (MI) | Hillsdale, MI |
| Michael Bragg | WR/DB | December 31, 1981 | 6'1" | 190 | Texas A&M-Kingsville | Los Angeles, CA |
| Milford Brown | DB | August 15, 1980 | 6'4" | 325 | Florida St. | Montgomery, AL USA |
| Colin Bryant | OL/DL | June 18, 1980 | 6'5" | 275 | Mankato State (MN) | Albert Lea, MN |
| Tim Cheatwood | LB | November 5, 1978 | 6'4" | 275 | Ohio State | East Cleveland, OH |
| Matt Denny | K | February 8, 1986 | 6'0" | 190 | Carthage | Griffith, IN |
| Carlos Downey | FB/LB | October 11, 1985 | 6'2" | 290 | Eastern New Mexico | Escondido, CA |
| John Dutton | QB | September 20, 1975 | 6'4" | 230 | Nevada-Reno | Fallbrook, CA |
| Dominick Goodman | WR | February 1, 1987 | 6'1" | 210 | Cincinnati | Groesbeck, OH |
| Earl Heyman | DL | September 5, 1987 | 6'2" | 280 | Louisville | Louisville, KY |
| Andrico Hines | QB | December 10, 1980 | 6'2" | 215 | Middle Tennessee State | Riverdale, GA |
| Anthony Hoke | DL | June 19, 1986 | 6'0" | 250 | Cincinnati | Warren, OH |
| Leslie Jackman | DB | June 9, 1987 | 5'11" | 190 | Hofstra | Freeport, NY |
| AJ Kegg | WR | August 8, 1987 | 6'1" | 195 | Hillsdale College (MI) | Gurnee, IL |
| Thyron Lewis | WR | November 25, 1982 | 6'3" | 200 | Howard | Woodland Hills, CA |
| Cliff Louis | OL | August 24, 1984 | 6'8" | 315 | Morgan State | Stamford, CT |
| Davion Mitchell | WR/DB | June 11, 1985 | 5'11" | 185 | Southwestern | Loveland, OH |
| Russ Monk | FB/LB | March 22, 1986 | 6'3" | 280 | Saint Ambrose (IA) | Monticello, IA |
| Quorey Payne | WR/DB | October 12, 1982 | 5'10" | 185 | Southern Illinois | Clewiston, FL |
| Joe Phinisee | DB | January 6, 1986 | 5'10" | 190 | Walsh (OH) | Warren, OH |
| Prentice Purnell | DL | June 2, 1982 | 6'2" | 300 | West Georgia | Cochran, GA |
| Robert Redd | WR/DB | September 1, 1980 | 5'10" | 195 | Bowling Green | Dayton, OH |
| Connor Reilly | DL | August 20, 1986 | 6'2" | 260 | Ohio University | Hudson, OH |
| Demarcus Robinson | DB | June 3, 1986 | 6'2" | 195 | Henderson State (AR) | Tyler, TX |
| Kurt Rocco | QB | October 8, 1987 | 6'5" | 230 | Mount Union (OH) | Cincinnati, OH |
| Adam Tadisch | OL | March 29, 1984 | 6'8" | 320 | North Dakota State | Wausaukee, WI |
| Pierre Turner | FB/LB | October 17, 1987 | 6'1" | 250 | Richmond | Lawrenceville, GA |
| Troy Weatherhead | QB | October 2, 1978 | 6'3" | 215 | Hillsdale College (MI) | Comstock Park, MI |
| Dan Whalen | QB | August 6, 1988 | 6'1" | 195 | Case Western Reserve (OH) | Willoughby, OH |
| Victor Williams | WR/LB | August 22, 1985 | 6'4" | 225 | Northern Iowa | Clewiston, FL |
| Calvin Wilson | OL/DL | January 16, 1987 | 6'6" | 345 | North Alabama | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Kyle Wilson | FB/LB | August 12, 1986 | 6'0" | 275 | Eastern New Mexico | Seagraves, TX |
