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==History==
==History==
The Jersey Flight joined the [[National Arena League]] (NAL) at a press conference on March 20, 2017, however the Flight announced they had joined the recently formed [[American Arena League]] (AAL) for the 2018 season. Jersey Flight Football, Inc., was reported to be the first 100% African-American-owned professional sports franchise in the state of New Jersey.<ref>{{cite web|date=March 20, 2017|title=Jersey Flight Football, Inc. is pleased to announce the kick-off of the Jersey Flight Football Team|url=http://www.nationalarenaleague.com/news-m/196-jersey-flight-football-inc-is-pleased-to-announce-the-kick-off-of-the-jersey-flight-football-team.html|publisher=National Arena League}}</ref> The Flight announced the franchise's first head coach would be Jake Grande, former assistant coach and defensive coordinator of the [[Jacksonville Sharks]].
The Jersey Flight were announced to be joining the [[National Arena League]] (NAL) at a press conference on March 20, 2017. Jersey Flight Football, Inc., was reported to be the first 100% African-American-owned professional sports franchise in the state of New Jersey.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalarenaleague.com/news-m/196-jersey-flight-football-inc-is-pleased-to-announce-the-kick-off-of-the-jersey-flight-football-team.html |title=Jersey Flight Football, Inc. is pleased to announce the kick-off of the Jersey Flight Football Team |publisher=National Arena League |date=March 20, 2017}}</ref> The Flight announced the franchise's first head coach would be Jake Grande, former assistant coach and defensive coordinator of the [[Jacksonville Sharks]]. The owners heavily pursued sponsors and partnerships in order to pay for multiple years of stability.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nj1015.com/new-arena-football-team-looks-to-take-flight-in-new-jersey/ |title=New arena football team looks to take ‘flight’ in New Jersey |work=[[New Jersey 101.5]] |date=May 26, 2017}}</ref> However, the team did not meet the NAL's updated minimum obligations prior to the release of the 2018 schedule in December 2017 and was subsequently removed from the league without playing a game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalarenaleague.com/news-m/383-nal-set-to-begin-play-in-april-league-schedule-to-be-released-this-week.html |title=NAL SET TO BEGIN PLAY IN APRIL - League Schedule to be Released This Week |website=NationalArenaLeague.com |date=December 13, 2017}}</ref> A few days later, the Flight announced they had joined the recently formed [[American Arena League]] (AAL) for the 2018 season.


After two games played, owners Samuel Davis, Jr. and Kyna Felder-Ruiz were arrested for tax fraud on April 13, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trentonian.com/article/TT/20180413/NEWS/180419880 |title=Trenton’s arena football owners get arrested, charged with federal tax fraud |work=[[The Trentonian]] |date=April 13, 2018}}</ref> The team finished the season with an official record of 5–3.


In December 2018, the team announced William Thomas as the new general manager and Adam Turkel as head coach for the 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://lockedinmagazine.com/lockedin-on-arena-football-dec-7/ |title=LockedIN On Arena Football Dec 7 |website=LockedInMagazine |date=December 7, 2018}}</ref> On March 1, 2019, Turkel was informed he had been let go and claimed the team was folding. However, the Flight announced on March 10 they were playing under new ownership and Nick Coppola had been named head coach.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thecapitalsportsreport.com/2019/03/10/flight-announce-new-ownership-head-coach/ |title=Flight announce new ownership, head coach |website=TheCapitalSportsReport.com |date=March 10, 2019}}</ref> The new ownership was later revealed as New Flight Enterprises, LLC. led by Jay Sababu with operations managed by Willard Stanback.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://jerseyflightfootball.com/with-a-short-runway-and-new-pilots-jersey-flight-takes-off-for-season-2/ |title=With a Short Runway and New Pilots, Jersey Flight Takes Off for Season 2 |date=April 12, 2019 |website=Jersey Flight}}</ref> Due to the late ownership change, the team started the 2019 season late and only played three games against other AAL teams, going 2–1. The team made the divisional playoffs as two of the four teams in the division did not finish the season, and lost to the undefeated [[West Virginia Roughriders]]. Head coach Coppola then left the team after the season.
After two games played, owners Samuel Davis, Jr. and Kyna Felder-Ruiz were arrested for tax fraud on April 13, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|date=April 13, 2018|title=Trenton’s arena football owners get arrested, charged with federal tax fraud|url=http://www.trentonian.com/article/TT/20180413/NEWS/180419880|work=[[The Trentonian]]}}</ref> The team finished the season with an official record of 5–3.


In October 2019, the NAL announced the Flight, under their new ownership, was re-approved to join for the 2020 season along with the West Virginia Roughriders.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/national-arena-league-continues-to-expand-north-with-new-jersey-to-join-the-league-in-2020/n-5565185 |title=National Arena League Continues to Expand North with New Jersey to Join the League in 2020 |website=OurSports Central |date=October 25, 2019}}</ref> The team then named Terry Foster as head coach and general manager.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://jerseyflightfootball.com/jersey-flight-announces-new-leadership-for-2020-professional-arena-football-season/ |title=Jersey Flight Announces New Leadership for 2020 Professional Arena Football Season |website=Jersey Flight |date=December 19, 2019}}</ref> As the 2020 NAL season was cancelled due to the onset of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the Flight did not make their league debut until May 28, 2021, in a 45–42 home loss to the [[Carolina Cobras (NAL)|Carolina Cobras]]. The Flight finished their inaugural NAL season with a 2–6 record and missed the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nationalarenaleague.com/stats#/1200/standings?division_id=11634 |title=National Arena League standings |website=National Arena League |access-date=August 1, 2021}}</ref>
In December 2018, the team announced William Thomas as the new general manager and Adam Turkel as head coach for the 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 7, 2018|title=LockedIN On Arena Football Dec 7|url=http://lockedinmagazine.com/lockedin-on-arena-football-dec-7/|website=LockedInMagazine}}</ref> On March 1, 2019, Turkel was informed he had been let go and claimed the team was folding. However, the Flight announced on March 10 they were playing under new ownership and Nick Coppola had been named head coach.<ref>{{cite web|date=March 10, 2019|title=Flight announce new ownership, head coach|url=https://thecapitalsportsreport.com/2019/03/10/flight-announce-new-ownership-head-coach/|website=TheCapitalSportsReport.com}}</ref> The new ownership was later revealed as New Flight Enterprises, LLC. led by Jay Sababu with operations managed by Willard Stanback.<ref>{{cite web|date=April 12, 2019|title=With a Short Runway and New Pilots, Jersey Flight Takes Off for Season 2|url=https://jerseyflightfootball.com/with-a-short-runway-and-new-pilots-jersey-flight-takes-off-for-season-2/|website=Jersey Flight}}</ref> Due to the late ownership change, the team started the 2019 season late and only played three games against other AAL teams, going 2–1. The team made the divisional playoffs as two of the four teams in the division did not finish the season, and lost to the undefeated [[West Virginia Roughriders]]. Head coach Coppola then left the team after the season.


==Current roster==
{{updatesection|date=May 2021}}
{| class="toccolours" style="text-align: left;"
|+ colspan="7" style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Jersey Flight|border=2}};text-align:center;"| '''Jersey Flight roster'''
|-
| style="font-size: 95%;vertical-align:top;" | '''Quarterbacks'''
{{NFLplayer|--|Danny Southwick}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Warren Smith |d=quarterback}}


'''Fullbacks'''
In October 2019, the NAL announced the Flight, under their new ownership, was re-approved to join for the 2020 season.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 25, 2019|title=National Arena League Continues to Expand North with New Jersey to Join the League in 2020|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/national-arena-league-continues-to-expand-north-with-new-jersey-to-join-the-league-in-2020/n-5565185|website=OurSports Central}}</ref> The team then named Terrence “Terry” Foster as head coach and general manager.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 19, 2019|title=Jersey Flight Announces New Leadership for 2020 Professional Arena Football Season|url=https://jerseyflightfootball.com/jersey-flight-announces-new-leadership-for-2020-professional-arena-football-season/|website=Jersey Flight}}</ref> As the 2020 NAL season was cancelled due to the onset of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the Flight did not make their league debut until May 28, 2021, in a 45–42 home loss to the [[Carolina Cobras (NAL)|Carolina Cobras]]. The Flight finished their inaugural NAL season with a 2–6 record and missed the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=National Arena League standings|url=https://www.nationalarenaleague.com/stats#/1200/standings?division_id=11634|access-date=August 1, 2021|website=National Arena League}}</ref>Despite the season outcome, the Flight was home to five NAL league honors with Offensive Linemen Nathan Isles, Keith Newell and Jakobi Smith being named first team and second team All-NAL respectively. Defensive Back, Dwayne Hollis also was recognized as All-NAL first team and Defensive End Sean Daniels bestowed the League’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
*''Currently vacant''


'''Wide receivers'''
{{NFLplayer|--|Brandon Renford|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Dashown Waller|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|David Lewis|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Edward Victorian|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Eric Brown Jr|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Emery Sammons|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Jared Harris|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Roger Jackson |d=wide receiver}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Warren Oliver Jr|link=no}}


| style="width: 25px;" |
It is expected Coach Foster will be returning for 2022 season with big developments for the team.  
| style="font-size: 95%;vertical-align:top;" | '''Offensive linemen'''
{{NFLplayer|--|Corey Madlock|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Donell Andrews|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Hunters Sallila|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Jordan Page|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Keith Newell |d=American football}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Nathan Isles|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Steven Fluker|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Wondell Rutledge|link=no}}


'''Defensive linemen'''
{{updatesection|date= October 2021}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Armonti Yharbrough|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Darius Rosser|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Eric Ducksworth|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Jeremiah Zene Jr|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Matthew Hardison|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Sean Daniels}}


| style="width: 25px;" |
== Current Roster ==
| style="font-size: 95%;vertical-align:top;" | '''Linebackers'''
{| class="toccolours" style="text-align: left;"
*''Currently vacant''
|+ style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Jersey Flight|border=2}};text-align:center;" colspan="7" |

*
'''Defensive backs'''
|}
{{NFLplayer|--|Jason Johnson|link=no}}
{| class="toccolours" style="text-align: left;"
{{NFLplayer|--|J.R. Berry|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Lashard Durr|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Lavar Ledbetter|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Qumain Black}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Robert Brown|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Timothy Breaker Jr|link=no}}
{{NFLplayer|--|Willie Bailey Jr|link=no}}
'''Special teams'''
*''Currently vacant''

| style="width: 25px;" |
| style="font-size: 95%;vertical-align:top;" | '''Reserve lists'''
*''Currently vacant''

{{ubl
|''Rookies in italics''
|{{URL|1=https://jerseyflightfootball.com/team/roster.html|2=Roster}} updated December 15, 2019
|6 Active, 0 Inactive
}}
→ [[List of current National Arena League team rosters|More rosters]]
|-
|-
|}<section end="roster">2022 Season
|}<section end=roster />
Quarterbacks50 Armonti Carey OL/DL 6' 5" 315 lbs Midwestern State University 1
4 Brian Robinson WR 6' 0" 186 lbs SW Oklahoma State R
3 Calvin Fance DL/LB 6' 2" 260 lbs Angelo State University R
71 Donell Andrews OL 6' 2" 330 lbs St Augustine University R
22 Dwayne Hollis DB 5' 9" 183 lbs NC Wesleyan R
90 Gerrard Bryant FB/DL 6' 1" 265 lbs St. Lawrence University R
53 Jakobi Smith OL 6' 3" 332 lbs FAU 1
1 Jared Dangerfield WR 6' 3" 200 lbs W. Kentucky Univ. R
10 Jeremiah Zene Jr FB/DL 6' 7" 345 lbs Concordia College 2
72 Keith Newell OL 6' 6" 330 lbs Delaware State R
LaRico Stevenson DB 6' 0" 212 lbs West Georgia R
6 LaRoche Jackson WR 5' 11" 205 lbs Clark Atlanta 12
2 Larry Beavers WR 6' 0" 180 lbs Wesley College R
Mykel Benson FB 6' 0" 250 lbs Florida A&M R
75 Nate Isles OL 6' 7" 340 lbs NC A&T 1 (2018) First-Team All-NAL
0 Neiko Creamer WR/LB 6' 3" 230 lbs Tennessee/EKU R
12 Nicholas Jakelsky K 5' 10" 200 lbs Lackawanna College 1
47 Nick Haag LB/DL 6' 3" 245 lbs Assumption 2
9 Rashard Smith WR/DB 5' 10" 184 lbs NC State R
55 Sean Daniels DL/LB 6' 1" 255 lbs Temple R
24 Svante Davenport DB 5' 11" 185 lbs North Alabama 1 (2017) Second Team All-NAL
Tommy Dover LB/DL 6' 3" 285 lbs West Georgia R
11 Tyron Laughinghouse WR 6' 2" 185 lbs St Augustine University 1 (2018) Second Team All-NAL
8 Warren Smith QB 6' 0" 200 lbs Maine 1 (2017) NAL MVP (2017) First-Team All-NAL
Wide Receivers
Offensive Line
Defensive Line
Defensive Back
Linebackers
Kicker
</section>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:26, 6 October 2021

Jersey Flight
Established 2017
Play in Trenton, New Jersey
at the CURE Insurance Arena
JerseyFlightFootball.com
League/conference affiliations
Current uniform
Team colorsBlue, gold, silver, white
       
Personnel
Owner(s)New Flight Enterprises, LLC
General managerTerry Foster
Head coachTerry Foster
Team history
Jersey Flight (2018–present)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Playoff appearances (1)
  • 2019
Home arena(s)

The Jersey Flight are a professional indoor football team based in Trenton, New Jersey, as a member of the National Arena League (NAL). The team played its first two seasons in the American Arena League (AAL).[1] They are owned by New Flight Enterprises, LLC, and play at the CURE Insurance Arena as their home arena.

History

The Jersey Flight were announced to be joining the National Arena League (NAL) at a press conference on March 20, 2017. Jersey Flight Football, Inc., was reported to be the first 100% African-American-owned professional sports franchise in the state of New Jersey.[2] The Flight announced the franchise's first head coach would be Jake Grande, former assistant coach and defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Sharks. The owners heavily pursued sponsors and partnerships in order to pay for multiple years of stability.[3] However, the team did not meet the NAL's updated minimum obligations prior to the release of the 2018 schedule in December 2017 and was subsequently removed from the league without playing a game.[4] A few days later, the Flight announced they had joined the recently formed American Arena League (AAL) for the 2018 season.

After two games played, owners Samuel Davis, Jr. and Kyna Felder-Ruiz were arrested for tax fraud on April 13, 2018.[5] The team finished the season with an official record of 5–3.

In December 2018, the team announced William Thomas as the new general manager and Adam Turkel as head coach for the 2019 season.[6] On March 1, 2019, Turkel was informed he had been let go and claimed the team was folding. However, the Flight announced on March 10 they were playing under new ownership and Nick Coppola had been named head coach.[7] The new ownership was later revealed as New Flight Enterprises, LLC. led by Jay Sababu with operations managed by Willard Stanback.[8] Due to the late ownership change, the team started the 2019 season late and only played three games against other AAL teams, going 2–1. The team made the divisional playoffs as two of the four teams in the division did not finish the season, and lost to the undefeated West Virginia Roughriders. Head coach Coppola then left the team after the season.

In October 2019, the NAL announced the Flight, under their new ownership, was re-approved to join for the 2020 season along with the West Virginia Roughriders.[9] The team then named Terry Foster as head coach and general manager.[10] As the 2020 NAL season was cancelled due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Flight did not make their league debut until May 28, 2021, in a 45–42 home loss to the Carolina Cobras. The Flight finished their inaugural NAL season with a 2–6 record and missed the playoffs.[11]

Current roster

Jersey Flight roster
Quarterbacks

Fullbacks

  • Currently vacant

Wide receivers

  • -- Brandon Renford
  • -- Dashown Waller
  • -- David Lewis
  • -- Edward Victorian
  • -- Eric Brown Jr
  • -- Emery Sammons
  • -- Jared Harris
  • -- Roger Jackson
  • -- Warren Oliver Jr
 Offensive linemen
  • -- Corey Madlock
  • -- Donell Andrews
  • -- Hunters Sallila
  • -- Jordan Page
  • -- Keith Newell
  • -- Nathan Isles
  • -- Steven Fluker
  • -- Wondell Rutledge

Defensive linemen

  • -- Armonti Yharbrough
  • -- Darius Rosser
  • -- Eric Ducksworth
  • -- Jeremiah Zene Jr
  • -- Matthew Hardison
  • -- Sean Daniels
 Linebackers
  • Currently vacant

Defensive backs

  • -- Jason Johnson
  • -- J.R. Berry
  • -- Lashard Durr
  • -- Lavar Ledbetter
  • -- Qumain Black
  • -- Robert Brown
  • -- Timothy Breaker Jr
  • -- Willie Bailey Jr

Special teams

  • Currently vacant
 Reserve lists
  • Currently vacant
  • Rookies in italics
  • Roster updated December 15, 2019
  • 6 Active, 0 Inactive

→ More rosters

References

  1. ^ "JERSEY FLIGHT FOOTBALL, INC. Announces kick-off of the Jersey Flight Arena Football Team". Gloucester City News. March 10, 2017.
  2. ^ "Jersey Flight Football, Inc. is pleased to announce the kick-off of the Jersey Flight Football Team". National Arena League. March 20, 2017.
  3. ^ "New arena football team looks to take 'flight' in New Jersey". New Jersey 101.5. May 26, 2017.
  4. ^ "NAL SET TO BEGIN PLAY IN APRIL - League Schedule to be Released This Week". NationalArenaLeague.com. December 13, 2017.
  5. ^ "Trenton's arena football owners get arrested, charged with federal tax fraud". The Trentonian. April 13, 2018.
  6. ^ "LockedIN On Arena Football Dec 7". LockedInMagazine. December 7, 2018.
  7. ^ "Flight announce new ownership, head coach". TheCapitalSportsReport.com. March 10, 2019.
  8. ^ "With a Short Runway and New Pilots, Jersey Flight Takes Off for Season 2". Jersey Flight. April 12, 2019.
  9. ^ "National Arena League Continues to Expand North with New Jersey to Join the League in 2020". OurSports Central. October 25, 2019.
  10. ^ "Jersey Flight Announces New Leadership for 2020 Professional Arena Football Season". Jersey Flight. December 19, 2019.
  11. ^ "National Arena League standings". National Arena League. Retrieved August 1, 2021.

External links

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