Every game is like a playoff gameAkron Beacon Journal
'Right now, every game is pretty much a playoff game for us,'' said Amey, the Gladiators' second leading receiver with 61 receptions for 782 yards and 26 touchdowns.
Cleveland's 32 leads all rushersNews-Herald.com
"It really wouldn't mean as much if it wasn't a team thing," Jackson said after practice Wednesday in Warrensville Heights. "It really is a team thing. I'm just thankful to have an offensive coordinator like Coach (Brian) Partlow who calls plays to put me in a good situation."
Jackson, McEntyre and Samuels Receive ArenaFan.com Week Ten HonorsArenaFan.com Press Release
For their performances during the tenth week of the Arena Football League’s 2008 season, Cleveland Gladiators fullback Marlion Jackson, Orlando Predators defensive back Kenny McEntyre and Tampa Bay receiver/linebacker Lawrence Samuels have been named Offensive Player of the Week, Defensive Player of the Week and Two-Way Player of the Week, respectively, by the writers and staff of ArenaFan.com.
Beat the Guru: AFL Week 11Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comI’m so tired of ESPN, it’s not even funny. One week the dump button picks up nothing that it should. The next anything that even remotely sounds like profanity gets bleeped. One week they’re the Arizona Wranglers. The next they’re the Phoenix Rattlers. Can someone explain to the “Worldwide leader in sports” how the Arena Football League works?
Glad hand: Lineman Minucci shows the gift of grabThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
The Cleveland Gladiators, already deep at receiver, have super-sized in advance of Friday's game against Orlando at The Q.
Breaking it Down - 2008 Week TenAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comIt took ten weeks, but now every team in the league has at least one win and one loss thanks to Cleveland knocking off previously unbeaten Philadelphia and previously winless Utah topping Kansas City. Six of the eight home teams won and six of eight games were decided by at least two scores. This and much more are just a click away in this week’s Breaking it Down.
Playoff implications and Mother's Day celebrations headline week 11AFL Press Release
The Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXII New Orleans kicks into high gear as conference matchups with playoff implications headline Week 11 in the Arena Football League.
AFL and Spalding honor Mother's Day with commemorative game ballAFL Press Release
The Arena Football League and Spalding will honor all mothers this weekend
with a ceremonial pink game ball that will be used during all AFL games.
Gladiators' absence barely leaves mark on Las VegasLas Vegas Review - Journal
Maddux was part of the solid fan base, but said by phone he believed Las Vegas was used by owner Jim Ferraro and the AFL. Maddux said he has "written them all off."
Cleveland hands weary Soul first loss of seasonPhiladelphia Daily News
Coming off a crucial Eastern Division win over Dallas 4 nights earlier, the Soul was ripe for the picking last night and the Cleveland Gladiators picked. Cleveland scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns and took advantage of a late fumble to hand Philadelphia its first loss, 67-55, in an Arena Football League matchup front of 13,721 fans at Quicken Loans Arena.
Gladiators do some soul searchingWill Burge, ArenaFan.comThe Cleveland Gladiators were only 1-4 in their last five games but that didn’t stop them from kicking off the second half of their season with a bang. The Gladiators knocked off the last unbeaten team in the AFL on Friday night defeating the Philadelphia Soul 67-55.
Gladiators beat odds, take SoulAkron Beacon Journal
The Philadelphia Soul might have come into Quicken Loans Arena expecting to sing their same old song Friday night, but that tune came up a bit flat against the Cleveland Gladiators.
Soul's depth a key to staying perfectPhiladelphia Inquirer
The Soul tore apart the Dallas Desperados in every phase of the game Monday, scoring 57 points against the Arena Football League's top-ranked defense and intercepting Dallas quarterback Clint Dolezel four times.
Gladiators seek home advantageThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
Gladiators coach Mike Wilpolt needed to work on his team's psyche in the week leading to a game tonight against the Philadelphia Soul.
Gladiators hand Soul first loss, 67-55Philadelphia Soul Press Release
Marlion Jackson ran for four touchdowns to lead the Cleveland Gladiators over the Philadelphia Soul, 67-55, at Quicken Loans Arena. Raymond Philyaw ended 25-of-30 for 295 yards with five touchdowns and one interception for Cleveland, which improved to 5-4 on the season.
Gladiators hand Soul first loss of the season, 67-55Cleveland Gladiators Press Release
The Cleveland Gladiators did what no other team has been able to do in 2008, defeating the Philadelphia Soul 67-55 in front of 13,721 fans at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday night. The Gladiators improve to 5-4 while the Soul slips to 9-1. No teams remain unbeaten.
Beat the Guru: AFL Week 10Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comBefore I begin, I want to say what a great thing it is for the Arena Football League to get involved in one of the greatest foundations this world has to offer. For those that don’t know, The V Foundation for Cancer Research was formed in honor of Jim Valvano to raise awareness and bring in donations for cancer research.
Breaking it Down - 2008 Week NineAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comAnd then there was one. With the Philadelphia Soul beating the Dallas Desperados Monday night, there is only one undefeated team in the league. Find out what this means historically along with many other tantalizing news and notes in this week’s addition of Breaking it Down.
Cleveland Gladiators' style of Arena Football is fast, loud, fan ...The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
If you like football and can't wait for the Browns, there's indoor football at The Q. If you don't like football, there's indoor football at The Q.
Gladiators consistently inconsistentWill Burge, ArenaFan.comThe Gladiators had a chance to put a division rival in the rear view mirror on Saturday night and failed to do so. With the 56-39 loss on the road to the New York Dragons, the Gladiators are now a half game behind the Dragons and fourth in their division.
