2014 Cleveland Gladiators season

Arena Football League team season January 2025 Cleveland Gladiators Gladiators 2014 Am Conf Champs.png 2014 17–1 1st AC East Steve Thonn Quicken Loans Arena Won American Conference Semifinals 39-37 (Soul)Won American Conference Championship 56-46 (Predators) Lost ArenaBowl XXVII (Rattlers) 32–72 Gladiators seasons The 2014 Cleveland Gladiators season was the 15th season for the franchise in the Arena Football League, and their fifth while in Cleveland. The team was coached by Steve Thonn and played their home games at Quicken Loans Arena. By finishing the regular season with a 17–1 record, the Gladiators set a league record for wins in a single season (this record was tied one year later by the San Jose SaberCats). Standings CLE Schedule Regular season The Gladiators began the season by visiting the Pittsburgh Power on March 15. Their final regular season game was on July 26, on the road against the Tampa Bay Storm.http://www.arenafan.com/history/?page=yearly&histleague=1&fpage=schedule&year=2014 2014 Arena Football League Schedule ArenaFan.com January 31, 2014 Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Report Score Record 1 Saturday March 15 5:00 p.m. EDT at Pittsburgh Power W 63–53 1–0 Consol Energy Center 7,742 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11697 Gladiators Victorious in Opener March 15, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com March 16, 2014 2 Bye 3 Saturday March 29 8:00 p.m. EDT at New Orleans VooDoo W 37–26 2–0 Smoothie King Center 5,695 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11727 Second half rally keeps Gladiators unbeaten March 30, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com March 31, 2014 4 Friday April 4 7:30 p.m. EDT Iowa Barnstormers W 54–47 3–0 Quicken Loans Arena 10,255 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11735 Gladiators roll past Barnstormers in home opener April 5, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com April 5, 2014 5 Saturday April 12 10:00 p.m. EDT at Los Angeles Kiss W 40–30 4–0 Honda Center 10,570 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11758 Gladiators maintain perfection with win over KISS April 13, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com April 14, 2014 6 Saturday April 19 10:00 p.m. EDT at Spokane Shock W 52–50 5–0 Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena 8,752 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11779 Touchdown as Time Expires Keeps Glads Perfect April 20, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com April 20, 2014 7 Saturday April 26 7:00 p.m. EDT Pittsburgh Power W 55–28 6–0 Quicken Loans Arena 11,083 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11800 Gladiators trounce Pittsburgh 55-28, Stay perfect on season April 26, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com April 27, 2014 8 Bye 9 Saturday May 10 7:00 p.m. EDT Los Angeles Kiss W 45–42 7–0 Quicken Loans Arena 10,472 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11832 Last-second field goal keeps Gladiators undefeated May 10, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com May 11, 2014 10 Saturday May 17 8:05 p.m. EDT at Iowa Barnstormers W 63–46 8–0 Wells Fargo Arena 7,156 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11852 Gladiators remain undefeated with 63-46 comeback win in Iowa May 17, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com May 18, 2014 11 Friday May 23 7:00 p.m. EDT Philadelphia Soul W 54–52 9–0 Quicken Loans Arena 10,659 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11871 Gladiators top Soul 54-52 on final play, Improve to 9-0 on season May 23, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com May 25, 2014 12 Saturday May 31 5:00 p.m. EDT at Pittsburgh Power L 34–48 9–1 Consol Energy Center 5,348 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11893 Gladiators suffer first loss of season in Pittsburgh, 48-34 May 31, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com June 2, 2014 13 Saturday June 7 7:00 p.m. EDT Iowa Barnstormers W 86–49 10–1 Quicken Loans Arena 9,857 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11915 Gladiators score team-record 86 points, top Iowa June 8, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com June 9, 2014 14 Saturday June 14 7:00 p.m. EDT New Orleans VooDoo W 62–46 11–1 Quicken Loans Arena 9,404 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11929 Austin's eight touchdown passes lead Gladiators to 62-46 win over VooDoo June 14, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com June 17, 2014 15 Saturday June 21 6:00 p.m. EDT at Philadelphia Soul W 69–68 12–1 Wells Fargo Center 8,033 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11943 Gladiators win thriller in Philadelphia on final play, clinch playoff berth June 21, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com June 22, 2014 16 Friday June 27 7:00 p.m. EDT Tampa Bay Storm W 48–41 13–1 Quicken Loans Arena 10,855 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11954 Gladiators Win Fourth Straight, Top Tampa Bay 48-41 June 27, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com June 30, 2014 17 Saturday July 5 7:00 p.m. EDT Portland Thunder W 61–40 14–1 Quicken Loans Arena 9,840 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11963 Gladiators Win Fifth Straight, Top Portland 61-40 July 6, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com July 8, 2014 18 Saturday July 12 8:00 p.m. EDT at San Antonio Talons W 50–47 (OT) 15–1 Alamodome 8,217 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11983 Gladiators win East Division, Lock up first place in American Conference with overtime win July 12, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com July 17, 2014 19 Saturday July 19 7:00 p.m. EDT Jacksonville Sharks W 62–20 16–1 Quicken Loans Arena 13,064 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=12005 Gladiators Win 7th Straight, Top Jacksonville 62-20 July 20, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com July 22, 2014 20 Saturday July 26 7:30 p.m. EDT at Tampa Bay Storm W 56–49 17–1 Tampa Bay Times Forum 14,770 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=12023 Gladiators Set AFL Record with 17th Win, Clinch home-field advantage throughout playoffs with win July 12, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com July 29, 2014 Playoffs Round Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Report AC Semifinals Saturday August 2 7:00 p.m. EDT Philadelphia Soul W 39–37 Quicken Loans Arena 12,648 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=12039 Gladiators Beat Soul on Last Play, Again August 3, 2014 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com August 3, 2014 AC Championship Sunday August 10 3:00 p.m. EDT Orlando Predators W 56–46 Quicken Loans Arena 14,543 ArenaBowl XXVII Saturday August 23 8:00 p.m. EDT Arizona Rattlers L 32–72 Quicken Loans Arena 18,410 If Cleveland would have won ArenaBowl XXVII, they would have ended a 50+ year championship drought in the city of Cleveland. However, this feat would later be accomplished by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 after coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the 2016 NBA Finals to win over the Golden State Warriors.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/basketball/2016/06/20/lebron-jamess-cavaliers-make-history-with-nba-play-off-win-over/ LeBron James's Cleveland Cavaliers make history with NBA Finals win over Golden State www.telegraph.co.uk en-GB 2017-08-31 Final roster 2014 Cleveland Gladiators roster Quarterbacks 10 Shane Austin 14 Chris Dieker Fullbacks Currently vacant Wide receivers 7 Tom Gilson 16 Dominick Goodman 6 Thyron Lewis 15 Royce Pollard 17 Collin Taylor Offensive linemen 74 Shannon Breen 71 C. J. Cobb 96 Corey Howard 45 Jason Jones 79 Kitt O'Brien Defensive linemen 55 Luke Black 95 Rudy Cerami 9 Jamie Clavell-Head 44 Randy Colling 56 Willie McGinnis 42 Louis Nzegwu Linebackers 20 Gary Butler 28 Alvin Ray Jackson Defensive backs 3 LaRoche Jackson 2 Dominic Jones 5 Joe Phinisee 8 Christian Wise Kickers 4 Aaron Pettrey Injured reserve 88 Tyrone Collins WR 11 Anthony Degrate DL 50 Jacob Hardwick DL 76 Dashawn Johnson OL 97 Julian Miller DL 99 Robert Rose DL 75 Chad Schofield OL 9 Brandon Stephens DB 23 Tony Tatum LB Other league exempt 76 Dominic Alford OL 33 Brian Brikowski LB -- Darren Keyton OL 1 Marrio Norman DB Refused to report 90 Darren Branch LB League suspension 19 Rashad Barksdale DB 21 Larry Ford DL -- Brian Gamble DB 69 Jason Thomas TE Inactive reserve 92 Alex Daniels DL Recallable reassignment Currently vacant Rookies in italicsRoster updated August 8, 2014 25 Active, 18 Inactive → More rosters References 30em Cleveland Gladiators Category:Cleveland Gladiators seasons Cleveland Gladiators Category:2014 in Cleveland