2013 San Jose SaberCats season

Arena Football League team season January 2025 San Jose SaberCats 2013 13–5 3rd NC West Darren Arbet SAP Center at San Jose(renamed from HP Pavilion at San Jose on June 18, 2013) Lost Conference semifinals (Rattlers) 49–59 Clevan Thomas SaberCats seasons The 2013 San Jose SaberCats season was the 17th season for the franchise Arena Football League (AFL). The team was coached by Darren Arbet and played their home games at the SAP Center at San Jose. The SaberCats qualified for the playoffs with a 13–5 record, but were eliminated by the top seeded Arizona Rattlers in the conference semifinals by a 59–49 score. Final roster 2013 San Jose SaberCats roster Quarterbacks 12 Russ Michna 10 Mitch Mustain Fullbacks Currently vacant Wide receivers 11 Amarri Jackson 9 James Roe 17 Huey Whittaker 15 Fred Williams 7 Jason Willis Offensive linemen 68 George Bussey 69 Dennis Godfrey 50 Raymond McNeil 70 Jordan Mudge 64 Rich Ranglin 73 T. J. Watkins Defensive linemen 23 Terrance Carter 54 Jabari Fletcher 45 Duke Pettijohn 99 Jason Stewart 36 Luis VasquezLinebackers 98 Francis Maka Defensive backs 13 Mervin Brookins 5 Ken Fontenette 6 J. C. Neal 8 Clevan Thomas Kickers 4 Nich Pertuit Injured reserve 42 Kris Cavitt FB 1 Rashied Davis WR 30 Justin Edison DL 3 Andre Freeman DB 56 Ollie Ogbu DL 19 Armand Robinson WR 21 Jamarko Simmons WR 24 Tommy Taggart FB 20 Justin Warren DL League suspension 42 Sifa Etu FB 79 Ako Poti OL 45 Malcolm Sheppard DL Recallable reassignment Currently vacant Refuse to report -- Delvin Johnson DL -- Nick Torresso FB Other league exempt 47 Brian Folkerts OL -- Wayne Tribue OL Inactive Reserve 44 Wesley Mauia LB 53 Steve Octavien LB Rookies in italics Roster updated August 2, 2013 24 Active, 18 Inactive Standings SJ Schedule Regular season The SaberCats began the season by visiting the San Antonio Talons on March 23. Their first home game was against the Orlando Predators on March 29. They closed the regular season at home against the Chicago Rush on July 27.http://www.fansonly.com/schools/afl/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/111312aab.html AFL Announces 2013 Schedule November 13, 2012 Arena Football League March 1, 2013 https://archive.today/20130216013734/http://www.fansonly.com/schools/afl/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/111312aab.html February 16, 2013 dead mdy-all http://www.arenafan.com/history/?page=yearly&histleague=1&fpage=schedule&year=2013 2013 Arena Football League Schedule Arenafan.com March 1, 2013 Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Report Score Record 1 Saturday March 23 5:30 p.m. PDT at San Antonio Talons W 47–42 1–0 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=10988 SaberCats Clip Talons, 47–42 to Open the 2013 Season March 24, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com March 24, 2013 2 Friday March 29 7:30 p.m. PDT Orlando Predators W 65–62 2–0 HP Pavilion at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11008 SaberCats Take Down Predators, 65–62 March 30, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com March 30, 2013 3 Saturday April 6 5:30 p.m. PDT at Arizona Rattlers L 47–73 2–1 US Airways Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11037 SaberCats Fall to Rattlers, 73–47 April 7, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com April 8, 2013 4 Bye 5 Friday April 19 7:30 p.m. PDT Spokane Shock L 47–69 2–2 HP Pavilion at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11092 Turnovers Trouble SaberCats as They Fall to the Spokane Shock, 69–47 April 20, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com April 20, 2013 6 Saturday April 27 5:00 p.m. PDT at New Orleans VooDoo W 57–38 3–2 New Orleans Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11129 SaberCats Cast Spell on VooDoo, Defeat New Orleans 57–38 April 27, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com April 28, 2013 7 Saturday May 4 7:30 p.m. PDT Cleveland Gladiators W 56–36 4–2 HP Pavilion at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11180 SaberCats Conquer Gladiators, 56–36 May 4, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com May 8, 2013 8 Friday May 10 7:30 p.m. PDT Tampa Bay Storm W 64–34 5–2 HP Pavilion at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11198 SaberCats Chase the Storm, Win 64–34 on Friday Night May 11, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com May 11, 2013 9 Saturday May 18 4:20 p.m. PDT at Jacksonville Sharks W 57–36 6–2 Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11232 SaberCats Take a Bite Out of the Sharks, Win 57–36 May 19, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com May 19, 2013 10 Saturday May 25 7:30 p.m. PDT Utah Blaze W 35–34 7–2 HP Pavilion at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11263 SaberCats Stand the Heat, Harness Blaze to Extend Winning Streak May 27, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com May 27, 2013 11 Saturday June 1 7:00 p.m. PDT at Spokane Shock L 45–75 7–3 Spokane Veterans Memorial Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11292 SaberCats Fall to the Shock 75–45, Ending Five Game Winning Streak June 2, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com June 2, 2013 12 Saturday June 8 7:30 p.m. PDT Pittsburgh Power W 68–54 8–3 HP Pavilion at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11329 SaberCats Surge Past Power 68–54, Improve to 8–3 June 9, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com June 9, 2013 13 Saturday June 15 5:05 p.m. PDT at Iowa Barnstormers L 73–68 8–4 Wells Fargo Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11350 SaberCats Drop Heartbreaker on the Road to the Barnstormers, 73–68 June 15, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com June 16, 2013 14 Saturday June 22 7:30 p.m. PDT Arizona Rattlers W 72–42 9–4 SAP Center at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11390 SaberCats Charm the Rattlers, 72–42 June 23, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com June 24, 2013 15 Saturday June 29 6:00 p.m. PDT at Utah Blaze W 57–49 10–4 EnergySolutions Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11409 SaberCats Extinguish Blaze 57–49, Improving to 10–4 June 30, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com June 30, 2013 16 Saturday July 6 7:30 p.m. PDT San Antonio Talons W 62–35 11–4 SAP Center at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11432 SaberCats Clinch Playoff Berth, Knock Off Talons 62–35 July 7, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com July 8, 2013 17 Saturday July 13 4:00 p.m. PDT at Pittsburgh Power W 78–20 12–4 Consol Energy Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11455 SaberCats Shut Down Power, 78–20 and Improve to 12–4 July 13, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com July 14, 2013 18 Saturday July 20 7:30 p.m. PDT Philadelphia Soul L 43–65 12–5 SAP Center at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11492 SaberCats Fall to the Soul, 65–43 July 21, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com July 23, 2013 19 Saturday July 27 7:30 p.m. PDT Chicago Rush W 65–40 13–5 SAP Center at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11525 SaberCats Conclude Regular Season With Win, 65–40 Over the Chicago Rush July 28, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com July 28, 2013 Playoffs Round Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Report NC Semifinals Sunday August 4 5:00 p.m. PDT at Arizona Rattlers L 49–59 US Airways Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11544 SaberCats Fall 59-49 to Rattlers in Close One in the Desert August 4, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com August 5, 2013 References 30em San Jose SaberCats Category:San Jose SaberCats seasons San