2008 Saginaw Sting season
2008 Saginaw Sting season Owner Mike Trumbull General manager Mike Johnson Head coach Karl Featherstone Home field Dow Event Center Record 10–2 Division place 2nd Playoff finish Won Semifinals 41-34 (Mayhem )Won Atlantic Conference Championship 59-25 (Outlawz )Won CIFL Championship Game 41-37 (Xplosion )
The 2008 Saginaw Sting seasonAmerican 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 .[ 1] 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
Standings
Roster
2008 Saginaw Sting roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Kickers
Injured Reserve
Exempt List
Practice squad
rookies in italics Roster updated June 29, 20082 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS
References
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