2012 Cleveland Gladiators season Arena Football League team season
The 2012 Cleveland Gladiators season was the 13th season for the franchise in the Arena Football League , and the fourth while in Cleveland. The team was coached by Steve Thonn and played their home games at Quicken Loans Arena . The Gladiators finished the season with an 8–10 record and did not qualify for the playoffs. In this season, the Gladiators became the first team in the history of the league to forfeit a game. They did so on June 8 when the players went on strike prior to a matchup against the Pittsburgh Power in week 14.
Standings
z - Clinched division and conference's best record
Schedule
The Gladiators began the season on the road against the Georgia Force on March 12. Their first home game was on March 26 against the Kansas City Command . They hosted the Chicago Rush on July 21 in their final regular season game.[ 1]
a Due to a players' strike within the team, the Gladiators were unable to field enough players, and forfeited the game.
Final roster
2012 Cleveland Gladiators roster
Quarterbacks
Fullbacks
Wide receivers
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Kickers
Injury reserve
Other league exempt
Refused to report
League suspension
Inactive reserve
Recallable reassignment
References
^ "2012 Cleveland Gladiators Schedule" . Cleveland Gladiators . October 6, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2011 .
^ "Gladiators Fall to Force, 41–39" . Cleveland Gladiators . March 12, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators Take Down Command, 49–39 in Home Opener" . Cleveland Gladiators . March 23, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators Spoil Soul Home Opener with 68–62 Win" . Cleveland Gladiators . April 1, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators Win Third Straight – 41–24 Over Orlando" . Cleveland Gladiators . April 8, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators Fall in Tampa – 69–48 to Storm" . Cleveland Gladiators . April 13, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators Drop Close Game to Sharks, 54–49" . Cleveland Gladiators . April 21, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators Defeat Power, 58–43" . Cleveland Gladiators . April 28, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators Defeat Mustangs on NFL Network, 69–48" . Cleveland Gladiators . May 11, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators Stifle Storm" . Cleveland Gladiators . May 19, 2012. Retrieved May 19, 2012 .
^ "Soul Defeat Gladiators 55–33" . Cleveland Gladiators . May 27, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators Lose to Barnstormers, 70–62" . Cleveland Gladiators . June 1, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2012 .
^ "Cleveland Forfeits Matchup to Pittsburgh" . Arena Football League . June 8, 2012. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012 .
^ "VooDoo Defeat Gladiators, 54–42" . Cleveland Gladiators . June 16, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators fall to Sharks, 56–42" . Cleveland Gladiators . June 23, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators defeat Mustangs on NFL Network, 69–32" . Cleveland Gladiators . June 29, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators fall in Orlando, 55–34 to Predators" . Cleveland Gladiators . July 6, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012 .
^ "Gladiators Playoffs Hopes Dashed with 83–63 Loss in Utah" . Cleveland Gladiators . July 13, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012 .
^ "Cleveland defeats Chicago, 60–54" . Cleveland Gladiators . July 21, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012 .
Formerly the New Jersey Red Dogs , the New Jersey Gladiators , and the Las Vegas Gladiators
Founded in 1997
Based in Cleveland , Ohio
Franchise Arenas Head coaches Playoff appearances (10) ArenaBowl appearances (1) Division championships (3) Hall of Fame members Current league affiliations Media
Seasons (20)
1990s 2000s 2010s
American Conference National Conference
East Division South Division
Central Division West Division