Cleveland Saints

Last updated
Cleveland Saints
Established 2014
Folded 2015
Played in Multiplex
in Warrensville Heights, Ohio
ClevelandSaintsProfessionalFootball.com
ClevelandSaints.jpg
League/conference affiliations
American Indoor Football (2015)
Current uniform
Team colorsBlack, Gold, White
   
Personnel
Owner(s)J. Rock
Rich Owens
Patrick Smith
PresidentRich Owens
Head coachFred Johnson
Team history
  • Cleveland Saints (2015)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Home arena(s)
  • Multiplex (2015)

The Cleveland Saints were a professional indoor football team based in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. The Saints were members of American Indoor Football (AIF). The club was established in 2014 as an expansion team for the 2015 season. The Saints played their home games at the Multiplex.

Contents

History

On July 31, 2014, it was announced that the Saints would be taking over the Cleveland Territory from the Cleveland Patriots, who didn't finish the 2014 season. [1] [2] The Saints began the season 0-5 then was taken over by new head coach and owner Marcus McIntosh whom change the team name to the Cleveland Pack. Despite changing owners and team name Marcus McIntosh finish the season with the same core of players.

The Saints were mentioned as members of Supreme Indoor Football in 2016, and again in the Can-Am Indoor Football League in 2017, but did not play any games either year.

Roster

Quarterbacks
  •  3D. J. Barney
  • 16David Thompson

Running backs

  •  9Tazz Jackson

Wide receivers

  • 14Jeremy Chapman
  •  6Cameron Jackson
  • 10Justin Mott
  •  2Chris Netters
  • 18Abrielle Taylor
Offensive linemen
  • 95Chris Hardy
  • 73Marshall Dillon
  • 79Devonne McKinney
  • 74Charles Pugh

Defensive linemen

  • 98Marcus Allen
  • 13Brian Carothers
  • 10Justin Mott
  • 57Tim Weeks
Linebackers
  • 15Charles Pugh

Defensive backs

  • 21Brian Darden
  • 23Frankel Matlock
  •  1Geno Trundle
  • 19Dereck Vacha

Kickers

  • 19Derek Metcalf
Injured reserve
  • currently vacant

Exempt list

  • currently vacant

Rookies in italics
Roster updated April 7, 2015
22 Active, 0 Inactive

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Head coaches

NameTermRegular seasonPlayoffsAwards
WLTWin%WL
Marcus McIntosh2015–present080.00000

Statistics and records

Season-by-season results

Note: The finish, wins, losses, and ties columns list regular season results and exclude any postseason play.

League ChampionsConference ChampionsDivision ChampionsWild Card BerthLeague Leader
Season Team League Conference Division Regular season Postseason results
FinishWinsLossesTies
2015 2015 AIF 9th080
Totals080All-time regular season record (2015)
00-All-time postseason record (2015)
080All-time regular season and postseason record (2015)

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References

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  2. Cody Butzin (March 17, 2015). "Saginaw Sting playing in national indoor football league with pro talent in 2015". www.mlive.com. MLive Media Group. Retrieved April 3, 2015.