2011 Utah Blaze Roster
Arena Football League (Arena League)
Team Record: 9-9
Finishing 3rd in the Arena League's West Division of the National Conference
Coach: Matt Sauk (0-2)
Coach: Ron James (9-7)
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Attendance: 78,365, Avg. 8,707 in 9 home dates
2011 Utah Blaze StatisticsTeam Record: 9-9
Finishing 3rd in the Arena League's West Division of the National Conference
Coach: Matt Sauk (0-2)
Coach: Ron James (9-7)
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Attendance: 78,365, Avg. 8,707 in 9 home dates
2011 Utah Blaze Results
The Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League ended the 2011 season with a record of 9 wins and 9 losses, finishing third in the Arena League's West Division of the National Conference.
Utah moved the ball well, scoring 1,082 points, while the shaky defensive squad conceded 1,117, most in the circuit. Tommy Grady directed the offense, throwing for 4,357 yards. Alvance Robinson topped the receiving corps, catching 110 balls for 1,325 yards. Ernie Pierce and Aaron Boone were targeted regularly as well.
Ben Stallings rushed for a team-leading 208 yards for the Blaze.
Al Phillips picked off 4 opponent throws. Mike Lewis led the defensive unit with 11 quarterback sacks, part of an overall team total of 33 sacks.
Matt Sauk and Ron James coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neli A'asa | LB | February 16, 1988 | 6'2" | 295 | Utah | Big Rapids, MI |
| Andrew Aguila | K | March 24, 1988 | 5'11" | 190 | Central Michigan | |
| Quinton Andrews | DB | June 23, 1987 | 5'11" | 205 | West Virginia | Miami Gardens, FL |
| Dante Barnes | DB | January 29, 1988 | 6'1" | 190 | Norfolk State | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Ryan Blaszczyk | OL/DL | November 25, 1986 | 6'3" | 310 | Rutgers | Medford, NJ |
| Chris Bocage | WR | June 11, 1982 | 5'10" | 190 | Southern California | Pearl City, HI |
| Aaron Boone | WR | January 13, 1978 | 6'2" | 210 | Kentucky | Fillmore, UT |
| Jason Boone | OL | April 20, 1984 | 6'4" | 305 | Utah | Fillmore, UT |
| Brenton Brady | FB/LB | March 7, 1983 | 6'0" | 260 | Alfred (NY) | |
| Kyle Brotzman | K | October 3, 1986 | 5'10" | 190 | Boise State | Meridian, ID |
| Martail Burnett | OL/DL | January 10, 1985 | 6'3" | 262 | Utah | |
| Casey Davis | LB | July 17, 1988 | 6'3" | 265 | Utah State | |
| Tommy Grady | QB | March 18, 1985 | 6'7" | 245 | Utah | Huntington Beach, CA |
| Greg Gunderson | K | June 29, 1983 | 6'0" | 190 | Wayne State (MI) | |
| Todd Hammel | QB | December 7, 1966 | 6'2" | 225 | Stephen F. Austin | Durant, OK |
| LaBrose Hedgemon | WR/DB | January 8, 1985 | 5'10" | 185 | Jackson State | Hoover, AL |
| DeVon Hicks | OL/DL | February 15, 1985 | 6'2" | 260 | Northwest Mississippi JC | Dade City, FL |
| Eddie Jackson | WR | March 21, 1981 | 6'4" | 220 | West Virginia | |
| Devin Johnson | LB | March 15, 1988 | 6'3" | 240 | Utah State | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
| Josh Jones | DB | May 15, 1987 | 5'10" | 190 | Harding College (AR) | Torrance, CA |
| Aaron LeSue | WR/DB | July 9, 1982 | 5'10" | 200 | Utah State | Fallon, NV |
| Mike Lewis | OL/DL | August 15, 1984 | 6'2" | 250 | Adrian College (MI) | Huntley, IL |
| Gabe Long | DL | January 3, 1985 | 6'3" | 290 | Utah State | San Bernardino County, CA |
| Joe Lopez | DB | April 6, 1989 | 6'0" | 200 | SUNY-Cortland | Port Jefferson Station, NY |
| Alex Michael | OL | October 12, 1987 | 6'2" | 310 | Southern Mississippi | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Rod Mosley | DB | May 23, 1985 | 5'11" | 185 | Texas A&M-Kingsville | Austin, TX |
| Will Mulder | DB | February 21, 1979 | 6'0" | 190 | Campbellsville College (KY) | Versailles, KY |
| Tony Narcisse | OL | August 4, 1982 | 6'2" | 315 | Portland State | New Orleans, LA |
| Justin Ore | WR | December 25, 1987 | 6'2" | 195 | Western Oregon | Anchorage, AK |
| DeWayne Patterson | WR/LB | April 20, 1984 | 6'0" | 220 | Washington State | Redlands, CA |
| Al Phillips | DB | October 14, 1985 | 5'11" | 190 | Wagner | Hialeah, FL |
| Ernie Pierce | WR | November 3, 1987 | 6'3" | 215 | Kansas State | Sweetwater, OK |
| Michael Preston | WR | June 1, 1989 | 6'5" | 206 | Heidelberg | Cleveland, OH |
| Jordan Rasmussen | QB | September 14, 1987 | 6'5" | 225 | Pacific Lutheran (WA) | University Place, WA |
| Caesar Rayford | DL | March 4, 1986 | 6'7" | 265 | Washington | Spanaway, WA |
| TJ Raymond | OL/DL | September 13, 1985 | 6'3" | 345 | Northeastern State (OK) | Grand Prairie, TX |
| Jeramie Richardson | DL | December 6, 1983 | 6'1" | 270 | Angelo State (TX) | |
| Alvance Robinson | WR/DB | May 13, 1983 | 5'9" | 170 | Alabama State | Dayton, OH |
| Chris Royal | DB | January 19, 1983 | 5'10" | 195 | Marshall | Reston, VA |
| Jacoby Sheppard | DB | August 31, 1979 | 6'3" | 220 | Oklahoma State | |
| Khreem Smith | OL/DL | July 7, 1979 | 6'4" | 250 | Oklahoma St. | St. James, Jamaica |
| Chris Solomona | OL/DL | September 3, 1982 | 6'5" | 300 | Oregon | San Pedro, CA |
| Ben Stallings | FB/LB | August 27, 1987 | 5'11" | 265 | Delta State (MS) | Indianola, MS |
| Ed Ta'amu | OL | November 8, 1979 | 6'1" | 380 | Utah | Honolulu, HI |
| Brandon Taylor | DB | July 4, 1982 | 5'10" | 195 | New Hampshire | |
| Ralph Turner | WR/DB | February 20, 1988 | 5'9" | 185 | South Alabama | |
| John Wehrle | K | February 28, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | Marshall |
