2011 Huntington Hammer season

Sports season May 2025 Huntington Hammer 2011 7–7 4th Cecil VandykeBill NicholsRick Kranz Steve Fickert Josh Resignalo Big Sandy Superstore ArenaOne Civic Center PlazaHuntington, WV 25701 Lost Semifinals 4–20 (Drillers) true true The 2011 Huntington Hammer season was the first season for the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) franchise. The Hammer were able to finish the season with a 7–7 record. In the playoffs, they were defeated by the Eastern Kentucky Drillers. The team was owned by principal owner, Cecil Vandyke, along with co-owners Bill Nichols and Rick Kranz.http://www.irontontribune.com/2011/02/21/nichols-happy-with-first-game/ Nichols happy with first game February 21, 2011 Ironton Tribune www.irontontribune.com October 14, 2015 On January 6, 2011, Josh Resignalo was named the first head coach in Hammer history.http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4139033 Hammer Announce Resignalo as Head Coach January 6, 2011 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com October 14, 2015 Resignalo was relieved on his coaching duties following an April 9 loss to the Saginaw Sting. Defensive coordinator, Michael Owens, was named the interim head coach. Schedule Key: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Tie 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #CCCCCC Bye 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season Week Day Date Opponent Results Location Score Record 1 Sunday February 20 Canton Cougars W 41–26http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4156715 Defense Brings Hammer Time February 21, 2015 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com October 14, 2015 1–0 Big Sandy Superstore Arena 2 Friday February 25 at Eastern Kentucky Drillers L 26–37http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4159253 Hammer beat Drillers February 26, 2015 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com October 14, 2015 1–1 Eastern Kentucky Expo Center 3 BYE 4 Sunday March 13 at Saginaw Sting W 38–37http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4166201 Hammer Topple Sting March 14, 2015 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com October 14, 2015 2–1 Dow Event Center 5 Friday March 18 Eastern Kentucky Drillers W 39–28http://www.irontontribune.com/2011/03/20/hammer-adds-offensive-punch-to-beat-drillers/ Hammer adds offensive punch to beat Drillers Jim Walker March 20, 2011 Ironton Tribune www.irontontribune.com October 14, 2015 3–1 Big Sandy Superstore Arena 6 Friday March 25 Johnstown Generals W 52–16http://www.irontontribune.com/2011/03/20/hammer-adds-offensive-punch-to-beat-drillers/ Huntington hammers Johnstown March 26, 2011 The Tribune-Democrat www.tribdem.com October 14, 2015 4–1 Big Sandy Superstore Arena 7 Friday April 1 at Northern Kentucky River Monsters L 40–69http://www.irontontribune.com/2011/04/02/hammer-falls-in-showdown/ Hammer falls in showdown Daniel Fisher April 2, 2011 Ironton Tribune www.irontontribune.com October 14, 2015 4–2 The Bank of Kentucky Center 8 Saturday April 9 Saginaw Sting L 42–49http://www.huntingtonnews.net/3142 Huntington Defense Hammered by Michigan Chris Spencer April 10, 2011 Huntington News www.huntingtonnews.net October 14, 2015 4–3 Big Sandy Superstore Arena 9 Sunday April 17 at Johnstown Generals L 32–33http://www.tribdem.com/sports/local_sports/late-field-goal-gives-generals-win-for-injured-teammate/article_035664d5-e6cb-5a96-bb15-299710ebd564.html Late field goal gives Generlas win for injured teammate Shawn Curtis April 17, 2011 The Tribune-Democrat www.tribdem.com October 14, 2015 4–4 Cambria County War Memorial Arena 10 Saturday April 23 at Canton Cougars W 67–33http://www.cantonrep.com/x1274369129/Foe-lays-Hammer-on-the-Cougars Foe lays Hammer on the Cougars April 25, 2011 Gatehouse Media, Inc. www.cantonrep.com October 14, 2015 5–4 Canton Memorial Civic Center 11 Saturday April 30 Northern Kentucky River Monsters L 23–44http://www.irontontribune.com/2011/05/03/river-monsters-outscore-hammer/ River Monsters outscore Hammer Ryan Walker May 3, 2011 Ironton Tribune www.irontontribune.com October 14, 2015 5–5 Big Sandy Superstore Arena 12 Friday May 6 at Johnstown Generals L 15–41http://www.tribdem.com/sports/local_sports/defense-comes-up-big-for-generals/article_7894be97-3b3a-557b-98d6-8fac9e8822da.html Defense comes up big for Generals Paul Buriak May 7, 2011 The Tribune-Democrat www.tribdem.com October 14, 2015 5–6 Cambria County War Memorial Arena 13 Saturday May 14 at Northern Kentucky River Monsters L 28–34 5–7 The Bank of Kentucky Center 14 Saturday May 21 Canton Cougars W 56–35http://www.irontontribune.com/2011/05/24/hammer-outscores-canton-56-35/ Hammer outscores Canton, 56-35 May 24, 2011 Ironton Tribune www.irontontribune.com October 14, 2015 6–7 Big Sandy Superstore Arena 15 Sunday May 29 Saginaw Sting W 44–43http://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw/index.ssf/2011/05/saginaw_sting_finish_regular_s.html Saginaw Sting finish regular season with 49-25 loss to Huntington Hammer Kyle Austin May 29, 2011 MLive Media Group www.mlive.com October 14, 2015 7–7 Big Sandy Superstore Arena Postseason schedule Round Day Date Opponent Results Location Score Record Semifinals Saturday June 4 at Eastern Kentucky Drillers L 4–20http://www.irontontribune.com/2011/06/06/hammer-falls-to-drillers/ Hammer falls to Drillers Ryan Walker June 6, 2011 Ironton Tribune www.irontontribune.com October 14, 2015 0–1 Eastern Kentucky Expo Center Standings Hammer Final roster 2011 Huntington Hammer roster Quarterbacks 10 Darwin Pittman 1 Martevious Young Running backs 20 Dray Mason Wide receivers 15 Adrian Adams 80 Kenny Davis 80 Hiram Moore 3 Jeff Phillips 88 Thomas Riley Offensive linemen 96 Casey Oxley 55 Aric Payne 50 Eric Vint Defensive linemen 8 Rodney Fritz 98 Chris Foster 6 Joshua Kaltsas 60 Chris Payne 13 Michael Robinson Linebackers 9 Andre Portis Defensive backs 2 Jason Allen 7 Darius Pettigrew 4 Jarett Sanderson 25 Ryan Williams-Dancy Kickers Currently vacant Injured reserve Currently vacant Inactive 5 Kevin Allen Jr. DB -- Rob Avriett K -- Cedeno Patrick DB -- Cory Cole OL/DL -- Kenny Davis WR -- Wes Sherrill K 81 Victor Smith WR Practice squad Currently vacant Rookies in italicsRoster updated June 4, 2011 21 Active, 7 Inactive, 0 PS References Category:Huntington Hammer Huntington Hammer Category:2011 in sports in West Virginia