2008 Cleveland Gladiators Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-7
Finishing 3rd in the Arena League's East Division of the National Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Conference Championship
Coach: Mike Wilpolt (9-7)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 112,255, Avg. 14,032 in 8 home dates
2008 Cleveland Gladiators Roster
The Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League ended the 2008 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing third in the Arena League's East Division of the National Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
The Gladiators scored 901 points, and the defense yielded 895. Ray Philyaw led the charge, throwing for 4,320 yards. Robert Redd led all receivers, catching 129 balls for 1,528 yards, while Otis Amey provided receiving help as well.
Marlion Jackson rushed for a team-high 353 yards for Cleveland.
Sakeen Wright intercepted 5 opponent throws. Joe Minucci sacked opposing passers 7 times.
Mike Wilpolt coached the team. The 2008 Cleveland Gladiators lost in the Conference Championship.
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Regular Season Points For: 901
Regular Season Points Against: 895
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2008 | New York Dragons 49 at Cleveland Gladiators 61 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| March 9, 2008 | Utah Blaze 63 at Cleveland Gladiators 66 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| March 15, 2008 | Cleveland Gladiators 59 at Columbus Destroyers 57 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| March 21, 2008 | Cleveland Gladiators 24 at New Orleans VooDoo 63 | L | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| April 5, 2008 | Cleveland Gladiators 51 at Dallas Desperados 58 | L | 2-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| April 11, 2008 | Colorado Crush 69 at Cleveland Gladiators 66 | L | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| April 19, 2008 | Cleveland Gladiators 83 at Los Angeles Avengers 69 | W | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| April 26, 2008 | Cleveland Gladiators 39 at New York Dragons 56 | L | 2-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| May 2, 2008 | Philadelphia Soul 55 at Cleveland Gladiators 67 | W | 3-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| May 9, 2008 | Orlando Predators 43 at Cleveland Gladiators 62 | W | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| May 17, 2008 | Cleveland Gladiators 50 at Colorado Crush 46 | W | 4-1-0 | 3-3-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| May 23, 2008 | Cleveland Gladiators 48 at Tampa Bay Storm 58 | L | 4-1-0 | 3-4-0 | 7-5-0 | ||
| May 31, 2008 | Dallas Desperados 68 at Cleveland Gladiators 52 | L | 4-2-0 | 3-4-0 | 7-6-0 | ||
| June 7, 2008 | Chicago Rush 44 at Cleveland Gladiators 65 | W | 5-2-0 | 3-4-0 | 8-6-0 | ||
| June 14, 2008 | Cleveland Gladiators 61 at Philadelphia Soul 62 | L | 5-2-0 | 3-5-0 | 8-7-0 | ||
| June 21, 2008 | Columbus Destroyers 35 at Cleveland Gladiators 47 | W | 6-2-0 | 3-5-0 | 9-7-0 | ||
| June 30, 2008 | Orlando Predators 66 at Cleveland Gladiators 69 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Playoff | |
| July 7, 2008 | Cleveland Gladiators 73 at Georgia Force 70 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | Playoff | |
| July 12, 2008 | Cleveland Gladiators 35 at Philadelphia Soul 70 | L | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | Playoff |
