2001 Carolina Cobras Roster
Team Record: 7-7
Finishing 3rd in the Arena League's East Division of the National Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Wild Card
Coach: Doug Kay (7-6)
Coach: Mike Neu (0-1)
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Attendance: 83,548, Avg. 11,935 in 7 home dates
2001 Carolina Cobras Results
The Carolina Cobras of the Arena Football League ended the 2001 season with a record of 7 wins and 7 losses, finishing third in the Arena League's East Division of the National Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Carolina racked up 786 points, while the defense yielded 685. Fred McNair directed the offense, passing for 3,271 yards. Aaron Bailey hauled in 61 passes for 915 yards, while Cornelius White provided receiving help also.
Jason Bratton ran for a team-leading 112 yards for the Cobras.
Corey Johnson intercepted 5 errant tosses from the opposition. Silas Demary topped pass rushers with 4 sacks, leading the way for a team which created 21 sacks.
Doug Kay and Mike Neu coached the team. The 2001 Carolina Cobras lost in the Wild Card.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Bailey | OS | October 24, 1971 | 5'10" | 185 | Louisville | Ann Arbor, MI USA | 7 |
| Antwon Black | WR/DB | December 14, 1977 | 5'11" | 189 | North Carolina | Central, SC | 1 |
| Carl Bond | WR | May 24, 1976 | 6'0" | 195 | Connecticut | New Haven, CT | 9 |
| Jason Bratton | FB/LB | October 19, 1972 | 6'1" | 252 | Grambling St. | Longview, TX USA | 14 |
| Carlos Brooks | DS | May 8, 1971 | 6'0" | 200 | Bowling Green | Hamilton, OH USA | 8 |
| Reggie Carthon | DS | July 26, 1971 | 5'10" | 185 | Montana State | Dallas, TX | 11 |
| Kotto Cotton | WR/DB | April 17, 1973 | 6'0" | 185 | Arkansas | North Little Rock, AR | 12 |
| Jammie Deese | WR/DB | May 10, 1977 | 6'0" | 185 | Wake Forest | Laurinburg, NC | 3 |
| Silas Demary | OL/DL | December 12, 1971 | 6'3" | 285 | Virginia State | Bishopville, SC | 10 |
| Marlon Estes | WR/DB | June 28, 1973 | 5'11" | 186 | Wake Forest | Raleigh, NC | 1 |
| Lance Funderburk | QB | August 18, 1974 | 6'5" | 225 | Valdosta State (GA) | Jacksonville, FL | 12 |
| Brett Gorden | K | December 31, 1975 | 5'11" | 205 | South Dakota State | Winona, MI | 1 |
| Marrio Grier | FB/LB | December 5, 1971 | 5'10" | 229 | Clemson | Charlotte, NC USA | 14 |
| Greg Harris | WR/LB | February 28, 1975 | 6'2" | 215 | North Carolina | Mebane, NC | 8 |
| Kevin Jackson | WR/LB | September 2, 1975 | 6'2" | 190 | Tennessee State | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 10 |
| Kevin Jefferson | FB/LB | January 14, 1974 | 6'2" | 232 | Lehigh | Greensburg, PA USA | 4 |
| Corey Johnson | DS | September 23, 1973 | 5'9" | 188 | Georgia | Forest Park, GA | 11 |
| Jason Lawson | FB/LB | August 10, 1975 | 6'2" | 258 | South Carolina | 3 | |
| Tyrant Marion | OL/DL | February 9, 1973 | 6'2" | 260 | Florida State | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 9 |
| Curtis McGee | OL/DL | March 28, 1974 | 6'5" | 305 | Georgia Tech | Marshville, NC | 7 |
| David McLeod | WR/DB | August 15, 1971 | 6'0" | 180 | James Madison | Richmond, VA | 6 |
| Fred McNair | QB | December 11, 1968 | 6'2" | 240 | Alcorn State | Mt. Olive, MS | 14 |
| Chris Mintz | OL/DL | January 11, 1977 | 6'2" | 285 | Gardner-Webb | Tryon, NC | 7 |
| Allen Mogridge | OL/DL | November 9, 1976 | 6'4" | 280 | North Carolina | Sevierville, TN | 11 |
| Otis Mounds | DS | August 1, 1971 | 6'1" | 200 | Auburn | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 3 |
| Dary Myricks | OL/DL | September 27, 1976 | 6'4" | 270 | The Citadel | Jackson, GA | 14 |
| Bjorn Nittmo | K | July 26, 1966 | 5'11" | 185 | Appalachian St. | Lomma, Sweden | 7 |
| Matt Norwood | OL/DL | March 18, 1976 | 6'2" | 300 | Middle Tennessee State | Derby, KS | 7 |
| Juan Porter | OL | November 26, 1973 | 6'4" | 310 | Ohio State | Cleveland, OH | 5 |
| Carl Reeves | OL/DL | December 17, 1971 | 6'4" | 270 | North Carolina St. | Durham, NC USA | 8 |
| Brian Schmitz | K | June 12, 1978 | 6'1" | 170 | North Carolina | Park Ridge, IL | 6 |
| Patrick Scott | OL/DL | June 4, 1971 | 6'5" | 273 | South Carolina State | Durham, NC | 4 |
| Jerry Sharp | OL/DL | October 8, 1969 | 6'3" | 325 | Syracuse | Rahway, NJ | 6 |
| Cornelius White | WR/LB | June 23, 1972 | 6'0" | 200 | Virginia Tech | Langhorne, PA | 14 |
| Harold Williams | OL/DL | January 23, 1977 | 6'1" | 300 | Appalachian State | Portland, OR | 2 |
| Robert Williams | DS | May 29, 1977 | 5'10" | 177 | North Carolina | Shelby, NC USA | 9 |
