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Pittsburgh Maulers Bio
Pittsburgh Maulers
The Pittsburgh Maulers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Maulers are one of the 8 official teams in the USFL (United States Football League).
In 1984, The Maulers had a 7-11 record in their first season and in 1985, a 5-13 record in their second and final season. This was before the operations ceased and the USFL shut down.
Location, Stadium, and Team Colors
Pittsburgh Maulers are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They currently play their home games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
The Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is a football stadium located in Canton, Ohio, and is the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The stadium was originally known as Fawcett Stadium and was built in 1938, but it was renovated and renamed after New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson in 2017. The stadium has a seating capacity of 23,000 and hosts several football events throughout the year, including the annual Hall of Fame Game, which marks the beginning of the NFL's preseason. In addition to football, the stadium has also hosted musical concerts, high school and college football games, and other events.
Pittsburgh Maulers’ team colors are Black, Gold and White. The Maulers also have a mascot named Marty the Mauler.
Pittsburgh Maulers Roster
OFFENSE | POS | AGE | COLLEGE |
Charles Baldwin#72 | T | 28 | Youngstown State |
Jerrod Brooks#69 | T | 26 | UTEP |
Jerome Brown#0 | G | 26 | Lincoln (CA) |
Xavier Dampeer#52 | C | 28 | Auburn |
Jon Dietzen#67 | G | 26 | Wisconsin |
Datryan Evans#0 | TE | 25 | Friends (KS) |
Justin Evans#51 | T | 27 | South Carolina State |
Chase Fourcade#0 | QB | 25 | Nicholls State |
Bailey Gaither#4 | WR | 26 | San Jose State |
Duane Gary#0 | RB | 28 | Western Connecticut State |
Garrett Groshek#37 | RB | 25 | Wisconsin |
DelVon Hardaway#7 | WR | 27 | Fresno State |
Isiah Hennie#10 | WR | - | Sacramento State |
Xavier Lewis#0 | WR | 26 | Southeastern Louisiana |
Dominic Logan Jr.#0 | T | - | Oklahoma State |
Madre London#9 | RB | 27 | Tennessee |
Artayvious Lynn#1 | TE | 27 | TCU |
Jalen McCleskey#13 | WR | 25 | Tulane |
James Morgan#0 | QB | 26 | Florida International |
Samson Nacua#0 | WR | - | BYU |
Brayden Patton#58 | OL | 25 | Northern Illinois |
Hunter Rison#0 | WR | 24 | Grand Valley State |
Connor Sampson#0 | QB | 24 | Western Illinois |
Matt Seybert#80 | TE | 25 | Michigan State |
Josh Simmons#0 | WR | 27 | Prairie View A&M |
Mason Stokke#0 | FB | 25 | Wisconsin |
Colby Thomas#0 | G | 23 | Sam Houston State |
Tre Walker#89 | WR | 23 | San Jose State |
Troy Williams#0 | QB | 28 | Utah |
DEFENSE | POS | AGE | COLLEGE |
Trajan Bandy#0 | CB | 23 | Miami (FL) |
Terry Beckner Jr.#97 | DT | 26 | Missouri |
Eric Burrell#0 | S | 25 | Wisconsin |
Malcolm Elmore#20 | S | 25 | Central Methodist |
Reuben Foster#0 | LB | 28 | Alabama |
Keith Gipson Jr.#11 | CB | 28 | Mary-Hardin Baylor |
Tyson Graham#0 | LB | 29 | South Dakota |
Sedevyn Gray#0 | DB | 25 | West Alabama |
Caleb Ham#0 | DB | 27 | Fordham |
Malcolm Howard#6 | LB | 30 | Central Oklahoma |
Shedrick Kirk#0 | CB | 25 | Kentucky Wesleyan |
Jaylon McClain-Sapp#24 | CB | 24 | Marshall |
Will Miles#98 | DT | 25 | Central Methodist |
Christopher Okoye#59 | DT | 26 | Ferris State |
Nasir Player#95 | DE | 25 | East Tennessee State |
Boogie Roberts#91 | DL | 27 | San Jose State |
Olive Sagapolu#94 | DL | 26 | Wisconsin |
Beau Tanner#0 | DB | 27 | BYU |
Arnold Tarpley III#21 | S | 26 | Vanderbilt |
Leevel Tatum III#97 | DT | 25 | Arizona |
Vaughn Taylor Jr.#0 | DE | - | Morehead State |
Kyahva Tezino#31 | LB | 25 | San Diego State |
Bryce Torneden#22 | S | 24 | Kansas |
Eli Walker#8 | S | 25 | Kansas State |
Dale Warren#45 | LB | 27 | Chattanooga |
Savion Williams#0 | DT | 24 | Florida A&M |
SPECIAL TEAMS | POS | AGE | COLLEGE |
Luke Barnes#0 | LS | 23 | Alabama State |
Nathan Hierlihy#0 | K | 29 | Redlands |
Matt Mengel#0 | P | 29 | UCLA |
Coaching Staff
Role | Name |
General Manager | Lonnie Young |
Head Coach | Ray Horton |
Assistant head coach/defensive coordinator | Jarren Horton |
Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks | John Tomlinson |
Tight ends/running backs | Bill Khayat |
Wide receivers | Alex Woods |
Offensive Line | Emerson Martin |
Defensive line/run game coordinator | Rick Courtright |
Linebackers coach/special teams coordinator | Marc Hull |
Defensive backs | Steve Meyer |
Pittsburgh Maulers Schedule
Date | Opponent | Time/TV | |
SundayApr. 16 | at New Orleans Breakers, Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL | 6:30 pm ET FS1 | |
SundayApr. 23 | New Jersey Generals, Tom Benson HOF Stadium, Canton, OH | 1:00 pm ET NBC/Peacock | |
SundayApr. 30 | at Philadelphia Stars, Ford Field, Detroit, MI | 12:00 pm ET NBC/Peacock | |
SundayMay. 7 | Birmingham Stallions, Tom Benson HOF Stadium, Canton, OH | 6:30 pm ET FS1 | |
SaturdayMay. 13 | at Michigan Panthers, Ford Field, Detroit, MI | 12:30 pm ET USA/Peacock | |
SaturdayMay. 20 | at Memphis Showboats, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN | 12:30 pm ET USA/Peacock | |
SaturdayMay. 27 | Philadelphia Stars, Tom Benson HOF Stadium, Canton, OH | 9:00 pm ET FS1 | |
SaturdayJune. 3 | Houston Gamblers, Tom Benson HOF Stadium, Canton, OH | 12:00 pm ET USA/Peacock | |
SaturdayJune. 10 | Michigan Panthers, Tom Benson HOF Stadium, Canton, OH | 12:00 pm ET FOX | |
SaturdayJune. 17 | at New Jersey Generals, Tom Benson HOF Stadium, Canton, OH | 1:00 pm ET USA/Peacock |
Who are the Pittsburgh Maulers' Top Players?
QB Lindsey Scott Jr
Lindsey Scott Jr. is a quarterback who has played college football at several universities, including LSU, East Mississippi Community College, and Nicholls State. He is known for his athleticism, accurate passing, and ability to make plays both with his arm and his legs. During his college career, Scott Jr. threw for a total of 3,531 yards and 31 touchdowns, while also rushing for 943 yards and 14 touchdowns. He signed with the XFL's St. Louis Battlehawks in 2020 and was a backup quarterback for the team before the league folded due to pandemic concerns.
Malik Hamm
Hamm is a defensive end who played college football at the University of Lafayette in Louisiana. He was a standout player for the Ragin' Cajuns and earned All-Sun Belt Conference honors in 2020, his senior year. During his college career, Hamm recorded 90 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 16 tackles for loss. He also had four fumble recoveries, one interception, and two forced fumbles. Hamm went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft, but he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams in May 2021. However, he was waived by the Rams during the final roster cuts.
Hamm is a true pass-rushing presence off the edge, he has the potential to make an immediate impact as a rookie. Hamm is also coming off a strong week at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
What is the win-loss record of the Pittsburgh Maulers?
The Maulers finished 4th in the Northern Division. They won 1 game and lost 9 games. They had a bad regular season last year and are hoping to change the scenario this season.
Where can I watch the Pittsburgh Maulers?
Fans can watch the Maulers play on channels Fox, NBC, Peacock, and USA Today.
Who is the owner of the Pittsburgh Maulers?
National Spring Football League Enterprises Co, LLC, (Fox Sports) is the owner of Pittsburgh Maulers.
How much did the Pittsburgh Maulers cost to purchase?
The entire USFL is owned by Fox and the same applies to the Pittsburgh Maulers. Fox bought all 8 teams for an amount between $150-$200 Million.
Fox is also looking for outside investors to invest about $250 Million.