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2008 Saginaw Sting season

FieldValue
teamSaginaw Sting
year2008
record10–2
division_place2nd
coachKarl Featherstone
general managerMike Johnson
ownerMike Trumbull
Esteban Rivera
Mike Johnson
stadiumDow Event Center
303 Johnson Street
Saginaw, MI 78607
playoffsWon Semifinals 41-34 (Mayhem)
Won Atlantic Conference Championship 59-25 (Outlawz)
Won CIFL Championship Game 41-37 (Xplosion)
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Esteban Rivera Mike Johnson 303 Johnson Street Saginaw, MI 78607 Won Atlantic Conference Championship 59-25 (Outlawz) Won CIFL Championship Game 41-37 (Xplosion)

The 2008 Saginaw Sting season was the first season for the American Continental Indoor Football League franchise, who began play as an expansion team. Original team owners were Mike Johnson, Mike Trumbull, and Esteban Rivera, who also owned the Kalamazoo Xplosion. The team was led by former Michigan State quarterback Damon Dowdell, who led the league in passing yards (2,190), touchdowns (54) and completion percentage (62%). Nick Body was Dowdell's favorite target, leading the league in receptions (78), yards (1,005) and touchdowns (31). Despite their offensive numbers, neither player won Offensive Player of the Year or the CIFL MVP. The duo led the Sting to a 10–2 regular season and a playoff berth. On June 29, 2008, the Sting defeated the Xplosion 41–37 to win the CIFL Championship Game.

Schedule

DateOpponentHome/AwayResultPlayoff
March 9Flint PhantomsAwayWon 51-25
March 21Marion MayhemHomeWon 54-48
March 29Miami Valley SilverbacksAwayWon 70-26
April 4New Jersey RevolutionHomeWon 48-24
April 11Flint PhantomsHomeWon 55-28
April 19Rochester RaidersAwayLost 43-59
April 26Rock River RaptorsAwayLost 50-51
May 2Milwaukee BonecrushersHomeWon 51-28
May 10Fort Wayne FreedomAwayWon 34-21
May 24Chicago SlaughterHomeWon 53-28
May 31Milwaukee BonecrushersAwayWon 54-28
June 6Muskegon ThunderHomeWon 60-23
June 14Marion Mayhem (Playoffs)HomeWon 41-34
June 23Lehigh Valley Outlawz (Playoffs)HomeWon 59-25
June 29Kalamazoo Xplosion (CIFL Championship)AwayWon 41-37

Standings

Roster

2008 Saginaw Sting roster
Quarterbacks

References

References

  1. Morgan, Wes. (2008-04-18). "Xplosion owners juggling two teams". Booth Newspapers.
  2. Nilsen, Dan. (March 10, 2008). "Flint Phantoms lose CIFL debut to Saginaw Sting". Booth Newspapers.
  3. (2008-03-22). "Down big in final period, Mayhem comeback falls just short against Sting". [[Gannett Company]].
  4. "Sting remain perfect, 70-26". Booth Newspapers.
  5. Mott, Geoff. (2008-04-05). "Sting cruise past New Jersey, 48-24". Booth Newspapers.
  6. Gunther, Bruce. (April 12, 2008). "Phantoms fade after strong start". Booth Newspapers.
  7. Mancina, Greg. (April 12, 2008). "Sting crazy". Booth Newspapers.
  8. (2008-04-20). "Sting suffer first loss". [[Booth Newspapers]].
  9. (2008-04-28). "Sting fall in final seconds". [[Booth Newspapers]].
  10. Mancina, Greg. (2008-05-01). "Saginaw ends two-game slide with dominating performance". [[Booth Newspapers]].
  11. (2008-05-11). "Sting 'D' delivers at Fort Wayne". [[Booth Newspapers]].
  12. Mancina, Greg. (2008-05-24). "STING INSIDER: Saginaw Sting beat Chicago Slaughter 53-28". [[Booth Newspapers]].
  13. (2008-06-01). "Sting win, 61-28". [[Booth Newspapers]].
  14. Mancina, Greg. (2008-06-01). "The Saginaw Sting cap their inaugural season with a 60-23 victory over visiting Muskegon". [[Booth Newspapers]].
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