The SFL (Simulation Football League) recently announced that majority owner Colin Northrup, and the Northrup family are moving the St. Louis Gladiators to Detroit for the upcoming SFL 19th Season. The Gladiators will now be known as the Motor City V8's. The team colors are going to be blue, orange, and gray. The Motor City V8's will play their home games at Bank Michigan Stadium located in a simulated downtown Detroit. Andrew O'Reilly is the Head Coach of the Motor City V8's. O'Reilly is also a minority owner of the Motor City V8's.
The St. Louis Gladiators finished the SFL 18th regular season in 3rd place in the SFL East Division with an overall record of 5-7. The Gladiators finished 3 games out of first place in the SFL East Division. St. Louis did not qualify for the SFL 18th Season Playoffs. There were 24 teams that competed in the SFL 18th Season. Simulation Football League games can be seen on Next Level Sports, and on the Simulationfl YouTube channel.
Gladiators Quarterback #12 Christian Brown completed 349 of 496 passing attempts for 3,370 yards, and 15 touchdowns last season. Brown also threw 32 interceptions, and was sacked 28 times in 12 games played. Gladiators Running Back #33 Kairo Martinez carried the ball 202 times for 836 yards, and 10 rushing touchdowns last season. Martinez also accumulated 4 receiving touchdowns in 12 games played.
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- Bank Michigan is a sponsor of the Motor City V8's.
- Rick Northrup is the CEO, and President of Bank Michigan.
- Duane Schindler is also a minority owner of the Motor City V8's.
- The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Vultures 38-24 Glory" on 5/18/2022.
- The SFL has been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report since 2019.
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Where is Bank Michigan Stadium?
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