2001 San Jose SaberCats Roster
Team Record: 10-4
Finishing 1st in the Arena League's West Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Semifinal
Coach: Darren Arbet (10-4)
Location: San Jose, California
Attendance: 99,067, Avg. 14,152 in 7 home dates
2001 San Jose SaberCats Results
The San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League ended the 2001 season with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses, finishing first in the Arena League's West Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
San Jose moved the ball well, scoring 831 points, while the defensive squad surrendered 673. Mark Grieb passed for 2,343 yards, and John Dutton spent time under center, too. James Roe paced pass catchers, grabbing 78 passes for 1,232 yards.
Joey Dozier carried the pigskin for a team-best 177 yards for the SaberCats, and Bob McMillen also aided the ground game.
Omarr Smith picked off 4 opponent throws. Mike Ulufale and Sam Hernandez each topped pass rushers with 3 sacks.
Darren Arbet coached the team. The 2001 San Jose SaberCats lost in the Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daron Alcorn | K | May 12, 1971 | 6'3" | 255 | Akron | Vancouver, WA | 2 |
| Shalon Baker | WR/LB | August 22, 1973 | 5'7" | 185 | Montana | Vancouver, WA | 12 |
| Albrey Battle | OL/DL | October 21, 1976 | 6'4" | 304 | Arizona State | Poway, CA | 8 |
| Howard Butler | OL/DL | July 5, 1974 | 6'2" | 270 | San Jose State | San Jose, CA | 10 |
| Anthony Cobbs | WR/DB | January 9, 1974 | 6'1" | 201 | UCLA | Long Beach, CA | 4 |
| Lee Cole | DS | June 25, 1974 | 5'11" | 188 | Arizona St. | Riverside, CA USA | 5 |
| Joey Dozier | FB/LB | February 23, 1977 | 6'0" | 240 | New Mexico State | Topeka, KS | 14 |
| John Dutton | QB | September 20, 1975 | 6'4" | 230 | Nevada-Reno | Fallbrook, CA | 12 |
| Mark Grieb | QB | May 23, 1974 | 6'3" | 200 | California - Davis | San Jose, CA | 8 |
| Sam Hernandez | OL/DL | November 18, 1969 | 6'3" | 255 | Sonoma State (CA) | San Jose, CA | 8 |
| Carlos Huerta | K | June 29, 1969 | 5'7" | 185 | Miami (FL) | Coral Gables, FL USA | 4 |
| James Hundon | OS | April 9, 1971 | 6'1" | 180 | Portland St. | San Francisco, CA USA | 7 |
| Joe Jacobs | OL/DL | September 21, 1970 | 6'3" | 277 | Utah State | Benicia, CA | 10 |
| Mike Jones | FB/LB | April 20, 1972 | 6'0" | 235 | Trinity JC (TX) | Van Nuys, CA | 7 |
| Tommy Jones | WR/DB | January 25, 1971 | 6'0" | 190 | Fresno State | Lemoore, CA | 6 |
| Terrance Joseph | DB | February 14, 1975 | 6'2" | 209 | Tulsa | Blue Springs, MO | 6 |
| Matt Keneley | OL/DL | December 1, 1973 | 6'5" | 295 | USC | Santa Ana, CA USA | 3 |
| Darrin Kenney | OL/DL | October 29, 1969 | 6'4" | 277 | Lycoming College (PA) | South Hampton, PA | 14 |
| Brian Lytle | OL/DL | April 27, 1976 | 6'4" | 275 | Humboldt State (CA) | Reno, NV | 12 |
| Bob McMillen | FB | October 28, 1970 | 6'2" | 254 | Illinois-Benedictine | Elmhurst, IL | 13 |
| Jose Munoz | OL/DL | May 7, 1971 | 6'4" | 300 | Ball State | Merrillville, IN | 3 |
| Steve Papin | WR/DB | February 28, 1972 | 5'10" | 190 | Portland State | San Jose, CA | 5 |
| Tracey Perkins | DS | August 28, 1968 | 5'10" | 180 | Lamar (TX) | Houston, TX | 13 |
| Sai Poulivaati | OL/DL | November 18, 1970 | 6'2" | 275 | Oregon State | Portland, OR | 12 |
| Jerry Reese | WR/DB | March 18, 1973 | 5'11" | 190 | San Jose St. | Berkeley, CA USA | 8 |
| James Roe | WR | August 23, 1973 | 6'1" | 187 | Norfolk St. | Richmond, VA USA | 11 |
| Omarr Smith | DB | April 7, 1977 | 5'9" | 178 | San Jose State | Torrance, CA | 14 |
| Ken Talanoa | OL/DL | December 14, 1972 | 6'4" | 305 | Arizona State | El Segundo, CA | 12 |
| Tyrone Taylor | WR/DB | September 29, 1976 | 5'10" | 180 | Sacramento State | Pittsburg, CA | 1 |
| Mike Ulufale | OL/DL | February 1, 1972 | 6'4" | 277 | BYU | Honolulu, HI USA | 9 |
| Barry Wagner | WR/DB | November 24, 1967 | 6'3" | 213 | Alabama A&M | Greensboro, AL USA | 14 |
| Jason Wells | K | February 10, 1977 | 6'2" | 210 | Furman | Lawton, OK | 8 |
