2016 Cleveland Gladiators Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-9
Finishing 3rd in the Arena League's National Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Semifinal
Coach: Steve Thonn (7-9)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 88,372, Avg. 11,047 in 8 home dates
2016 Cleveland Gladiators Roster
The Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League ended the 2016 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, finishing third in the Arena League's National Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Gladiators racked up 826 points, but the leaky defense surrendered 934, most in the circuit. Arvell Nelson led the charge, throwing for 3,425 yards. Collin Taylor caught 110 balls for 1,437 yards. Quentin Sims contributed to the receiving game, too.
Arvell Nelson rushed for a team-high 211 yards for Cleveland.
Marvin Ross picked off 6 opponent throws. Randy Colling topped pass rushers with 3.5 sacks.
Steve Thonn coached the team. The 2016 Cleveland Gladiators lost in the Semifinal.
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Regular Season Points For: 826
Regular Season Points Against: 934
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2016 | Philadelphia Soul 69 at Cleveland Gladiators 41 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| April 9, 2016 | Tampa Bay Storm 29 at Cleveland Gladiators 41 | W | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| April 16, 2016 | Los Angeles KISS 47 at Cleveland Gladiators 42 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| April 23, 2016 | Cleveland Gladiators 50 at Philadelphia Soul 67 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| April 29, 2016 | Orlando Predators 76 at Cleveland Gladiators 56 | L | 1-3-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| May 7, 2016 | Jacksonville Sharks 40 at Cleveland Gladiators 41 | W | 2-3-0 | 0-1-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| May 16, 2016 | Portland Steel 48 at Cleveland Gladiators 55 | W | 3-3-0 | 0-1-0 | 3-4-0 | OT | |
| May 23, 2016 | Cleveland Gladiators 70 at Tampa Bay Storm 63 | W | 3-3-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-4-0 | OT | |
| May 28, 2016 | Philadelphia Soul 49 at Cleveland Gladiators 63 | W | 4-3-0 | 1-1-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| June 3, 2016 | Arizona Rattlers 77 at Cleveland Gladiators 62 | L | 4-4-0 | 1-1-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| June 11, 2016 | Cleveland Gladiators 56 at Orlando Predators 59 | L | 4-4-0 | 1-2-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| June 18, 2016 | Cleveland Gladiators 58 at Portland Steel 49 | W | 4-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 6-6-0 | ||
| June 25, 2016 | Cleveland Gladiators 48 at Jacksonville Sharks 47 | W | 4-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 7-6-0 | ||
| July 9, 2016 | Cleveland Gladiators 62 at Philadelphia Soul 83 | L | 4-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 7-7-0 | PPL Center (Allentown, PA) | |
| July 16, 2016 | Cleveland Gladiators 61 at Los Angeles KISS 63 | L | 4-4-0 | 3-4-0 | 7-8-0 | ||
| July 24, 2016 | Cleveland Gladiators 20 at Arizona Rattlers 68 | L | 4-4-0 | 3-5-0 | 7-9-0 | ||
| August 7, 2016 | Cleveland Gladiators 56 at Los Angeles KISS 52 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Conference Semi-Final Valley View Casino Center (San Diego, CA) | |
| August 13, 2016 | Cleveland Gladiators 41 at Arizona Rattlers 82 | L | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Conference Championship |
