by Anthony Moore   SAGINAW, MI – The house was packed on Friday night for Fan Appreciation Night at Draper Auto Field as the Saginaw Sting took on the Dayton Silverbacks. Excitement was in the air from start to finish during the contest of the 2 undefeated teams and the Sting did not disappoint as they played their hearts out on both sides of the ball.  When it was all said and done, the Sting remained undefeated with the scoreboard reading in favor of the Sting, ...

by Tyler Vienot   On May 5th the Sting took on the Indy Enforcers in a special event game at The Dow Event Center entitled "Travis Mills Night". The intent of the game was to raise funds to support Staff Sergeant Travis Mills and his family as they begin the long and grueling journey to overcome the obstacles the Mills family will face after Travis was critically injured in April while serving our country in Afghanistan. Through portions of tickets, t-sh ...

courtesy Mlive.com by Kyle Austin     SAGINAW — For a moment, it seemed this one would finally be different from all those other Saginaw Sting blowout wins.   Sting quarterback Tommy Jones threw an uncharacteristic interception on his first pass, and Indianapolis had the chance to strike first against a Sting team on its heels.   But when Sting linebacker Andrew Deweerd notched an interception and returned it for touchdown two plays la ...

  by Anthony Moore       SAGINAW, MI – The Saginaw Sting were the heroes on Local Heroes Night at Draper Auto Field on Friday Night. On the night dedicated to the people from the local area that have given their all in the name of freedom, the Sting gave their all against the Chicago Pythons in the name of victory. After two hard fought wins in a row, the Sting seemed to be on cruise control throughout the game, resulting in another triumphant sco ...

by Dawn Dzierzynski Saginaw, MI -- The Saginaw Sting continue to have a strong hold on maintaining their undefeated season, as they reach the midpoint of 2012. A 42-20 victory over the Port Huron Patriots last Friday night at The Dow Event Center was the most recent victory. With the many talents the Sting has to offer, CJ Tarver once again received acknowledgment from his coaches as the Sting player of the game. CJ made his presence known with a key interception, two re ...

SAGINAW, MI – On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, from Vassar, of the 82nd Airborne, on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan, was critically injured by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol. Thanks to his amazing strength, courage, an incredible will to live, the heroic actions of the men in his unit, and the prayers of thousands, Travis has returned to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, near Washington DC, to begin his recovery. He is a ...

by Anthony Moore     SAGINAW, MI – The Saginaw Sting felt the hometown love during their bout against the Port Huron Patriots on Friday night at Draper Auto Field. After just squeaking by with a win against the Patriots the week before, the Sting were ready to show their home crowd that there is plenty of gas in the tank for the rest of the season. The game was an uphill battle for the Port Huron Patriots as the Sting offense felt right at home, with QB Tommy J ...

courtesy Mlive.com     by SAGINAW TWP. — The Saginaw Sting head into this Friday's home game against the Port Huron Patriots looking to avoid a uniquely dubious distinction: Holding a traveling rivalry trophy for only six days.   Before the 2012 Continental Indoor Football League season, team ownership decided to create a traveling trophy to be passed between the Patriots and Sting.   But when the league schedule came out, the two ...

courtesy Mlive.com by Kyle Austin     PORT HURON, MI - Playing their first road game missing several key players, the Saginaw Sting scored three of the game's last four touchdowns to break a tie and top the Port Huron Patriots, 49-35 Saturday night.   "We had to fill some holes this weekend, we were banged up," Sting coach Fred Townsend said. "It was almost the perfect storm to knock us off, but we managed, I felt, defensively, to real ...

by Tyler Vienot   The Saginaw Sting has been showing fans in the Great Lakes Bay Region that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Sting remain undefeated after beating the Evansville Rage 72-29 last Friday. This year’s team has a host of talent from CJ Tarver who was recognized as the Sting player of the game for games one and two, to Tommy Jones and Andrew Deweerd, earning their spots as co-players of the game for game three against the Rage.  CJ Tarver p ...

by Anthony Moore     SAGINAW, MI – The buzz is back and it was louder than ever on College Night at Draper Auto Field during the Saginaw Sting’s win over the Evansville Rage on Friday. Game 3 of the regular season was an uphill battle as the Sting continued their undefeated streak. When the dust finally settled, the end result was 72-29 in favor of the Saginaw Sting.  The first half of the game was spent trading scores with the Evansville Rage, unt ...

SAGINAW, MI -- The Saginaw Sting certainly kept the faith on Faith and Family Night with their 91-18 win over the Indianapolis Enforcers on Sunday. It was the second game of the season and the second win in a row for the hungry team. They also set a new CIFL record for most points scored in a game. Once again, the Sting got off to a lightning quick start which propelled them to an early lead of 14-6 at the end of the first quarter, and they never looked back. The Sting defense was monstr ...

by Tyler Yahn  After assessing their needs coming out of a sizeable victory last week against Chicago the Sting reached out to former Sting players to fill the voids they felt were necessary. Re-signing from last season are starting center Joshua Pack and offensive lineman Eric Brim. Pack & Brim are familiar with protecting QB Tommy Jones, having successfully done so along the Sting’s path to a 2011 Indoor Football Championship. Josh Pack, a 6’5” ...

 by William Scheving   SAGINAW, MI -- The Saginaw Sting are very pleased with the results of their home opener against the Chicago Vipers. The Sting lived up to the high paced action expected in CIFL games right off the bat. The game started with 16 points scored by defense and special teams. Thanks to the explosive start the Sting were able to jump to a 28-0 lead in the first quarter.  The Sting's special teams were dynamic in their opener. Charles Tarver retu ...

courtesy Mlive.com by Kyle Austin     SAGINAW -- Before their high-powered offense even stepped off the bench Sunday afternoon, the Saginaw Sting already had the visiting Chicago Vipers on their heels.   The Sting scored 16 points from defense in special teams early in the first quarter to get an early jump in their 2012 season opener.   The Saginaw offense took if from there, adding two more scores on its first five plays as the Sting jumpe ...

courtesy ABC12.com     BRIDGEPORT (WJRT) - (3/14/12)--The Saginaw Sting are bringing a new season of indoor professional football to the Dow Event Center.   "I say it's the best parts of football.  It's the big hits, it's the touchdowns.  You're talking 76 to 75," said Saginaw Sting Co-Owner, and former Detroit Lion and Heritage High School graduate Stuart Schweigert.   The Sting's opener is Sunday, at ...

      by Adam Biggers   SAGINAW – Playing for the Saginaw Sting has become "comfortable" for former Midland Dow and Saginaw Valley State University start linebacker John Jacobs. The 6-foot-2, 235-pound former two-time SVSU All-American recently re-signed for his second season of professional indoor football with the Sting and looks forward to another productive season.   “I’m just happy to be ab ...

    SAGINAW, MI – The Saginaw Sting are pleased to announce the re-signing of WR Andrew Beaver.  Andrew, a graduate from Saginaw Valley State University, will return to his familiar role lined up next to Zach Nichols.  The duo deep threats will provide QB Tommy Jones a couple of options when looking downfield this season.   “We are extremely excited to have Andrew back this year,” said Head Coach Vince Leveille.  “He i ...

  Saginaw, MI – The Sting’s opposition will be getting a double-dose of Hibler when they take on Saginaw starting March 18th at Draper Auto Field inside The Dow Event Center.  Today marks the signing of Jamar & Jamaal Hibler, twin brothers and Saginaw High standouts, to the Sting Football organization. “I’ve had the opportunity to coach against both of these great athletic individuals when they were in high school and watch them grow throughou ...

      Saginaw, MI – The Saginaw Sting are pleased to announce the re-signing  QB Tommy Jones from Indiana University.  Jones, who led the league in 2011 with 76 touchdown passes and a passer rating 107.1, returns to Sting in hopes of winning another championship in 2012.  “I believe this could be a great year,” said Jones, “And with the group of guys we have coming back I believe it will be a lot of fun and a very successful se ...

    Saginaw, MI – Coming out of a successful tryout this past Sunday at Kokomo’s Family Fun Center the Sting are proud to announce that ten players received contract offers for the 2012 season.   Players included WR Jeff Austin (SVSU), K Patrick Sijan (Northwood), LB Rodney Gallon (Florida State/SVSU), DE Rashiem Briggs (Northwood), QB Eric Smith (Anderson U), LB Sidney Gottschalk, DE Charles Moten, WR Dennis Emmendorfer, WR Jeremy Emm ...

    SAGINAW – The Saginaw Sting are pleased to announced the signing of four former players to the 2012 roster.  Returning from the 2011 roster are WR Zach Nichols, DE Michael Carter and DL/OL Vernon Burden.  Also returning from the 2008 CIFL Champion team will be RB Keath Bartynski.   Michael “The Professor” Carter, a former Saginaw Valley State University player brings his veteran experience back to the team in 2012.& ...

    SAGINAW - After winning it all in 2011, your Saginaw Sting, now locally owned and operated CIFL professional Indoor Football Team is gearing up for what promises to be an even more exciting 2012 spring season inside the Dow Event Center with their first home game slated for Sunday March 18th.    If you’re athletic, have a football background and think you have what it takes to play at such a fast paced level then ...

  Saginaw – The Saginaw Sting indoor football team is pleased to announce the re-signing of Head Coach Vince Leveille and Defensive Coordinator Fred Townsend.   “Consistency is very important in a coaching staff and bringing back Vince as the head coach was going to be critical to our success this season,” said Stuart Schweigert, co-owner of the Sting.  “Vince did a wonderful job stepping in after game 3 last year and leading us to a UIFL Cha ...

     Saginaw, MI - 11.11.11 marks the beginning of a new era of for the Saginaw Sting as The Dow Event Center and Continental Indoor Football League have come to terms with Sting Football LLC to acquire the rights to operate the team for the 2012 season and beyond.  The Sting Football LLC Management Group are comprised of successful local businessmen James O’Brien & Robert Licht and former Oakland Raiders & Detroit Lions NFL player Stuart Schweigert. ...

courtesy UIFL.com ATHENS, GA – The Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) is officially announcing the formation of divisional formats for the 2012 season. The league will be divided into two conferences with two four-team divisions.  The west division of the Northern Conference will be Cincinnati, Danville, Marion, and Northern Kentucky, while the east division will consist of Canton, Erie, Johnstown, and Saginaw. Florida, Lakeland, Mississippi and Rome make up th ...