2013 San Antonio Talons season

Arena Football League team season January 2025 San Antonio Talons 2013 10–8 2nd NC Central Lee Johnson Alamodome Did not qualify The 2013 San Antonio Talons season was the 13th season for the franchise, the fourth in the Arena Football League, and the second in San Antonio, Texas. The team was coached by Lee Johnson and played its home games at the Alamodome. The Talons finished the regular season with a 10–8 record but missed the playoffs after losing a tiebreaker with the Chicago Rush. During the season, San Antonio used nine different quarterbacks, with six missing time due to injuries. Quarterback carousel The San Antonio Talons opened the 2013 season with 13-year veteran John Dutton as their starting quarterback. Dutton suffered a season-ending torn achilles tendon injury in the team's second game against the Chicago Rush and was replaced by backup Rohan Davey, who was appearing in his first Arena Football League action since 2008.Staff and wire report Talons to Seek QB After Dutton Injury https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/talons/article/talons-to-seek-qb-after-dutton-injury-4415434.php San Antonio Express-News April 7, 2013 August 6, 2026 Davey also suffered a serious ankle injury during the loss, leaving the Talons without a healthy quarterback. Prior to Week 3, San Antonio signed Nate Davis, who had played for the Kansas City Command in 2012 and was then the starting quarterback for the Amarillo Venom of the Lone Star Football League.San Antonio Talons Sign QB Nate Davis https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/san-antonio-talons-sign-qb-nate-davis/n-4572415 OurSports Central April 9, 2013 August 6, 2026 The Talons also signed Nick Hill, who had most recently played for the Tampa Bay Storm. Hill made his first start against his former team, throwing four touchdown passes to lead San Antonio to its first victory of the season.Staff and wire report Talons to Replace Dutton With Hill https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/talons/article/talons-to-replace-dutton-with-hill-4422471.php San Antonio Express-News April 9, 2013 August 6, 2026 Davis subsequently returned to Amarillo, leaving Hill as the club's primary quarterback.Oliver Richard Talons Carry Only One QB to Face Champs https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/talons/article/Talons-carry-only-one-QB-to-face-champs-4448078.php San Antonio Express-News April 19, 2013 August 6, 2026 The following week, the Talons were defeated 83–40 by the defending ArenaBowl champion Arizona Rattlers, but Hill rebounded by leading San Antonio to a 42–37 victory over the Pittsburgh Power before suffering an injury that sidelined him the following game. To replace Hill, the Talons signed Zach Frazer, who started in Week 7 against the Iowa Barnstormers. Frazer completed 19 of 40 passes for 225 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in the loss, but sustained shoulder and knee injuries that ended his season.Oliver Richard Talons Lose Another QB, Take Disheartening Loss https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/talons/article/Talons-lose-another-QB-take-disheartening-loss-4487827.php San Antonio Express-News May 4, 2013 August 6, 2026 Hill returned the following week and guided San Antonio to consecutive victories over the Jacksonville Sharks and Cleveland Gladiators before suffering another season-ending injury in Week 10 against the Spokane Shock after reinjuring his surgically repaired left ankle.Staff Talons to Have Fourth Different QB Starter https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/talons/article/talons-to-have-fourth-different-qb-starter-4554391.php San Antonio Express-News May 28, 2013 August 6, 2026 The Talons then turned to former Florida State quarterback Xavier Lee, who was on the roster as a wide receiver. Lee replaced the injured Hill against Spokane, completing 22 of 48 passes for 237 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in a 61–48 loss. Lee made his first start at quarterback for the Talons the following week against the Utah Blaze, becoming the fourth different quarterback to start for San Antonio in 2013, and led the team to a 42–41 victory that improved its record to 5–5. Before Week 12, San Antonio signed Nick Fanuzzi. The following week against Arizona, Fanuzzi relieved Lee, completing 9 of 25 passes for 108 yards with one touchdown and four interceptions. He became the sixth quarterback to take snaps for the Talons during the season, and the appearance proved to be his only one with the team.Talons Fall to Rattlers 70–21 https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/talons-fall-to-rattlers-70-21/n-4611336 OurSports Central June 9, 2013 August 6, 2026 Davey returned from injury and started the next six games, compiling a 4–2 record. During that stretch, he led San Antonio to three consecutive road victories over the Chicago Rush, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Iowa Barnstormers. Against Chicago, Davey completed 24 of 42 passes for 344 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions in a 61–54 victory. Following a Week 18 loss to Spokane in which Davey threw five interceptions, the Talons signed quarterbacks Robert Kent and Marcus Jackson. Kent started the regular-season finale, while Jackson also saw action in an upset victory against the Philadelphia Soul that secured San Antonio's 10th win of the season.Talons Upset Soul in Season Finale 42–28 https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/talons-upset-soul-in-season-finale-42-28/n-4651451 OurSports Central July 27, 2013 August 6, 2026 Despite using six different starting quarterbacks, eight quarterbacks in game action, and signing nine quarterbacks during the season, the Talons finished 10–8. The team's starting quarterbacks posted the following records: John Dutton (0–2), Nick Hill (4–2), Zach Frazer (0–1), Xavier Lee (1–1), Rohan Davey (4–2), and Robert Kent (1–0). Final roster 2013 San Antonio Talons roster Quarterbacks 14 Marcus Jackson 19 Robert Kent Fullbacks 28 Chad Cook 4 Micah King Wide receivers 18 Dallas Baker -- Marcus Barnett 21 Brent Holmes 7 D. J. Stephens 15 Jomo Wilson Offensive linemen 64 Ray Hisatake 78 Solomon Orr 96 Moqut Ruffins Defensive linemen 8 Tim McGill 11 Joe Sykes 33 Mark Weivoda Linebackers 44 Jamar Ransom -- Brandon Sesay 3 Pierre Turner Defensive backs 2 Carlton Brown 5 Andre Jones 27 Justin Hannah 1 Kelvin Rodgers 6 Fred Shaw Kickers 13 Stefan Demos Injured reserve 77 Emmanuel Akah OL 14 Rohan Davey QB 42 Victor DeGrate LB 17 John Dutton QB 1 Dwayne Eley Jr. WR 9 Zach Frazer QB 17 Nick Hill QB 82 Robert Quiroga WR 62 Eddie Williams OL Refuse to report -- Markus McFolling FB League suspension -- Nate Davis QB -- Robert Gill WR 72 Isaac Leatiota OL 19 Xavier Lee QB/WR 81 Burl Toler III WR Other league exempt 2 Eric Crocker DB -- G. J. Kinne QB Inactive reserve Currently vacant Recallable reassignment Currently vacant Rookies in italics Roster updated July 25, 2013 24 Active, 17 Inactive Standings SAT Regular season schedule The Talons began the season at home against the San Jose SaberCats on March 23. They closed the regular season at home against the Philadelphia Soul 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 2013 Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Report Score Record 1 Saturday March 23 7:30 p.m. CDT San Jose SaberCats L 42–47 0–1 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=10992 San Antonio Talons Fall to San Jose SaberCats 47–42 March 24, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com March 24, 2013 2 Bye 3 Friday April 5 7:30 p.m. CDT Chicago Rush L 41–48 0–2 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11032 San Antonio Talons fall to Chicago Rush 48–41 April 5, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com April 6, 2013 4 Friday April 12 7:00 p.m. CDT at Tampa Bay Storm W 52–36 1–2 Tampa Bay Times Forumhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11062 Talons Dominate in Tampa April 12, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com April 14, 2013 5 Saturday April 20 8:00 p.m. CDT at Arizona Rattlers L 40–83 1–3 US Airways Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11098 Talons declawed by Rattlers 83–40 April 21, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com April 21, 2013 6 Sunday April 28 1:00 p.m. CDT at Pittsburgh Power W 42–37 2–3 Consol Energy Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11133 Talons Shut Off Power 42–37 April 28, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com April 29, 2013 7 Friday May 3 7:30 p.m. CDT Iowa Barnstormers L 36–48 2–4 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11157 Talons Fall to Barnstormers 48–36 at Home May 4, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com May 8, 2013 8 Saturday May 11 8:30 p.m. CDT Jacksonville Sharks W 34–30 3–4 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11199 Talons Claw their Way to Victory 34–30 Over Jacksonville May 12, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com May 13, 2013 9 Saturday May 18 6:00 p.m. CDT at Cleveland Gladiators W 57–33 4–4 Quicken Loans Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11236 Week 9 Recap: Talons at Gladiators May 19, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com May 19, 2013 10 Friday May 24 7:30 p.m. CDT Spokane Shock L 48–61 4–5 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11255 Talons Fail to Contain Powerful Shock Offense May 25, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com May 25, 2013 11 Monday June 3 7:30 p.m. CDT Utah Blaze W 42–41 5–5 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11298 Talons Claw their Way to Victory 42–41 over Blaze June 4, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com June 4, 2013 12 Saturday June 8 7:30 p.m. CDT Arizona Rattlers L 21–70 5–6 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11321 Talons Fall 70–21 to Rattlers June 9, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com June 9, 2013 13 Saturday June 15 7:00 p.m. CDT at Chicago Rush W 61–54 6–6 BMO Harris Bank Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=origcol&writer=89&article=3452 Bad Decisions in Final Minute Cost Rush Against Talons Jeff Sims June 16, 2013 Arenafan.com June 17, 2013 14 Saturday June 22 7:00 p.m. CDT at New Orleans VooDoo W 56–53 7–6 New Orleans Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11385 Talons Emerge Victorious in New Orleans 56–53 June 22, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com June 23, 2013 15 Saturday June 29 7:05 p.m. CDT at Iowa Barnstormers W 35–34 8–6 Wells Fargo Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11412 Talons Edge Barnstormers in Iowa June 30, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com June 30, 2013 16 Saturday July 6 9:30 p.m. CDT at San Jose SaberCats L 35–62 8–7 HP Pavilion at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11430 SaberCats Clinch Playoff Spot with 62–35 Victory Over Talons July 7, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com July 8, 2013 17 Saturday July 13 7:30 p.m. CDT Tampa Bay Storm W 68–42 9–7 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11461 Talons Roll Over Tampa Bay Storm 68–42 July 14, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com July 14, 2013 18 Friday July 19 9:00 p.m. CDT at Spokane Shock L 30–77 9–8 Spokane Veterans Memorial Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11480 Talons Shocked in Spokane 30–77 July 20, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com July 20, 2013 19 Saturday July 27 8:00 p.m. CDT Philadelphia Soul W 42–28 10–8 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11515 Talons Win Final Game Over Soul 42–28 July 28, 2013 San Antonio Talons Arenafan.com July 28, 2013 References 30em San Antonio Talons Category:San Antonio Talons seasons