2014 Port Huron Patriots season

The 2014 Port Huron Patriots season was the third season for the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) franchise.

2014 Port Huron Patriots season
OwnerJude Carter
General managerJude Carter
Head coachTerry Foster (interim 0–1 record)
Demar Cranford (fired on April 11; 1–6 record)
Home fieldMcMorran Arena
Results
Record1–8
Division place4th
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Uniform

In June 2013, the Patriots agreed to terms with the CIFL to return for the 2014 season.[1] On April 11, 2014, Jude Carter fired Head Coach Demar Cranford for "a lack of leadership and team performance."[2]

Roster
2014 Port Huron Patriots roster
Quarterbacks
  • 21 James Stallons

Running backs

  • 20 Adrien Brown
  • 23 A. J. Jimmerson
  • 22 Shawn Richardson

Wide receivers

  •  3 Donald Dotson
  • 87 Tarrence Tumpkin
  •  5 Jose Morris
Offensive linemen
  • 95 Mike Bratcher
  • 54 John Covington
  • 74 Mike Legrow

Defensive linemen

  • 99 Daniel Johnson

Linebackers

  • 59 Wesley Bryant
  •  2 Clifton Jackson
  •  9 Dimarco Scarber
Defensive backs
  • 25 Chris Frison
  • 24 Jeremy Gordon
  •  4 Michael McKinley

Kickers

  • 17 Logan Mitseff

Unknown position

  •  9 Dwayne Holmes
  • 21 Devin Bland
  • 25 Brandon Tucker
  • 54 John Covington
  • 99 Daniel Johnson
Injured reserve
  • currently vacant

Exempt list

  • currently vacant
  • rookies in italics
  • Roster updated April 5, 2014
  • 19 Active, 0 Inactive

Schedule

Regular season
WeekDateKickoffOpponentResultsGame site
Final scoreTeam record
1 Bye
2 February 8 7:30 P.M. EST Detroit Thunder W 34–12 1–0 McMorran Arena
3 February 16 4:00 P.M. EST at Saginaw Sting L 44–70 1–1 Dow Event Center
4 Bye
5 Bye
6 March 9 4:00 P.M. EST Saginaw Sting L 34–61 1–2 McMorran Arena
7 March 16 5:00 p.m. EST at Chicago Blitz L 15–55 1–3 Odeum Expo Center
8 March 22 7:30 p.m. EST Erie Explosion L 30–65 1–4 McMorran Arena
9 March 29 7:30 P.M. EST Northern Kentucky River Monsters L 14–35 1–5 McMorran Arena
10 April 5 7:30 P.M. EST Chicago Blitz L 34–43 1–6 McMorran Arena
11 April 13 2:00 P.M. EST at Erie Explosion L 0–114 1–7 Erie Insurance Arena
12 Bye
13 April 27 4:00 p.m. EST at Marion Blue Racers L 0–2 (Forfeit) 1–8 Veterans Memorial Coliseum
14 May 4 contest against the Detroit Thunder was mutually canceled

Standings
2014 Continental Indoor Football League
Team Overall Division
W L T PCT W L T PCT
North Division
y-Saginaw Sting910.900610.857
x-Erie Explosion820.800510.833
Chicago Blitz730.700420.667
z-Port Huron Patriots180.111160.143
z-Detroit Thunder080.000060.000
South Division
y-Marion Blue Racers820.8006001.000
x-Northern Kentucky River Monsters730.700520.714
Dayton Sharks640.600430.571
z-Bluegrass Warhorses170.125150.167
z-Kentucky Xtreme050.000040.000
  • y - clinched division title
  • x - clinched playoff spot
  • z - ceased operations during season

Coaching staff
2014 Port Huron Patriots staff
Front office
  • Co-Owner/General Manager – Jude Carter
  • Co-Owner – Lonnie Nichols
  • Co-Owner – Lance Nichols
  • Co-Owner – David Nichols
  • Co-Owner – Larry Page
  • Co-Owner – Matt Wuchte
  • Co-Owner – Nick Kennedy-Saura
  • Game Day Coordinator - Lori Jones

Head coach

  • Head coach – Demar Cranford

Offensive coaches

  • Offensive line/offensive coordinator – Darrel Rich
  

Defensive coaches

  • Defensive coordinator – Larry Page
  • Defensive Line/Asst. Defensive Coordinator – Darrel Rich

Special teams coaches

  • Special Teams Coordinator -

References
  1. Cory Butzin (June 10, 2013). "Continental Indoor Football League agree to terms with five teams for next season". www.mlive.com. MLive Media Group. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  2. Joseph Hayes (April 13, 2014). "Port Huron Patriots lose, 114-0, without coach and regulars". www.thetimeshearld.com. The Time Herald. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
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