The Enforcers came into existence when K.C. Carter, the owner of the Mid-States Football League's Indianapolis Stampede, put together an expansion franchise to compete in the CIFL. Having been involved with football, be it as a player, owner, head coach or league commissioner for over 35 years, Carter wanted to take on the challenge of the indoor football game. He put his team together in just 32 days,[1] acquiring players with the understanding that there would be no pay this year. He did not want to be a team that promised the world and delivered nothing. This team was assembled by invitation only. He found his talent in his
semi-pro team, The Stampede, and team USA. He also grabbed a few plays from
Central State University, and a few players from the defunct
Fort Wayne FireHawks.
Because they joined the CIFL so late, they had no lease to play games in a home arena. This caused the Enforcers to play on the road in 2011, with the hopes of finding a permanent home in 2012. Carter had aspirations that
Conseco Field House or the
Pepsi Coliseum would be the home for the Enforcers in 2012. On February 26, 2011, the Enforcers lost their first game in franchise history by a score of 69-12 to the
Port Huron Predators. On March 19, 2011, the Enforcers gave up a
Cincinnati Commandos record 8 touchdown passes to
Tyler Sheehan.[2] On April 2, 2011, the Enforcers again became a part of CIFL history, as they gave up a record, 8 rushing touchdowns in a single game, en route to a 78-0 defeat to the
Marion Blue Racers.[3] The Enforcers lone victory in its expansion season was a 2-0
forfeit win over the Predators as they failed to finish the season. They finished the season 1-9 and 6th overall.
Port huron – (13:28) Robert Height 13-yard pass from Jim Roth (Rasko Apostolvski kick), Port Huron 7–0
2nd quarter
Port Huron - (13:23) Levi Raines 11-yard rush (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 14-0
Indianapolis - (6:28) Montez Williams 10-yard pass from Mike Whitaker (Ian Pocurro rush failed), Port Huron 14-6
Port huron – (4:26) Robert Height 12-yard rush (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 21–6
3rd quarter
Port Huron - (13:26) Levi Raines 11-yard pass from Jim Roth (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 28-6
Port Huron - (7:16) Levi Raines 5-yard rush (Rasko Apostovlski kick failed), Port Huron 34-6
Port Huron - (5:46) Anthony Calamita 10-yard interception return (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 41-6
Port huron – (0:43) Robert Height 15-yard rush (Ruben Gay rush failed), Port Huron 47–6
4th quarter
Port huron – (8:40) Anthony Gay 49-yard rush (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 54–6
Indianapolis - (6:43) Montez Williams 24-yard pass from Mike Whitaker (Troy Summers rush failed), Port Huron 54-12
Port huron – (4:53) Justin McKinny 25-yard kickoff return (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 61–12
Port huron – (2:13) Andre Raines 0-yard fumble recovery (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 68–12
Port huron – (1:27) Team Rouge, Port Huron 69–12
Passing
Indianapolis – Mike Whitaker: 15/34, 73 yards, 2 TD
Port huron – Jim Roth: 4/8, 60 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Indianapolis – Troy Summers: 2 att, 23 yards, 0 TD
Port huron – Levi Raines: 7 att, 78 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Indianapolis – Montez Williams: 6 rec, 51 yards, 2 TD
Port huron – Ernie Smith: 1 rec, 23 yards, 0 TD
Week 2: vs Dayton Silverbacks
The Enforcers fell to the Silverbacks, 13-69. Melvin Bryant caught touchdowns of 27 and 37 yards from Jeremy Greenleaf. Fred Cromartie and Daniel Stover each chipped in with a touchdown catch.[5]
Week 2: Indianapolis Enforcers at Dayton Silverbacks – Game summary
The Enforcers came into existence when K.C. Carter, the owner of the Mid-States Football League's Indianapolis Stampede, put together an expansion franchise to compete in the CIFL. Having been involved with football, be it as a player, owner, head coach or league commissioner for over 35 years, Carter wanted to take on the challenge of the indoor football game. He put his team together in just 32 days,[1] acquiring players with the understanding that there would be no pay this year. He did not want to be a team that promised the world and delivered nothing. This team was assembled by invitation only. He found his talent in his
semi-pro team, The Stampede, and team USA. He also grabbed a few plays from
Central State University, and a few players from the defunct
Fort Wayne FireHawks.
Because they joined the CIFL so late, they had no lease to play games in a home arena. This caused the Enforcers to play on the road in 2011, with the hopes of finding a permanent home in 2012. Carter had aspirations that
Conseco Field House or the
Pepsi Coliseum would be the home for the Enforcers in 2012. On February 26, 2011, the Enforcers lost their first game in franchise history by a score of 69-12 to the
Port Huron Predators. On March 19, 2011, the Enforcers gave up a
Cincinnati Commandos record 8 touchdown passes to
Tyler Sheehan.[2] On April 2, 2011, the Enforcers again became a part of CIFL history, as they gave up a record, 8 rushing touchdowns in a single game, en route to a 78-0 defeat to the
Marion Blue Racers.[3] The Enforcers lone victory in its expansion season was a 2-0
forfeit win over the Predators as they failed to finish the season. They finished the season 1-9 and 6th overall.
Port huron – (13:28) Robert Height 13-yard pass from Jim Roth (Rasko Apostolvski kick), Port Huron 7–0
2nd quarter
Port Huron - (13:23) Levi Raines 11-yard rush (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 14-0
Indianapolis - (6:28) Montez Williams 10-yard pass from Mike Whitaker (Ian Pocurro rush failed), Port Huron 14-6
Port huron – (4:26) Robert Height 12-yard rush (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 21–6
3rd quarter
Port Huron - (13:26) Levi Raines 11-yard pass from Jim Roth (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 28-6
Port Huron - (7:16) Levi Raines 5-yard rush (Rasko Apostovlski kick failed), Port Huron 34-6
Port Huron - (5:46) Anthony Calamita 10-yard interception return (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 41-6
Port huron – (0:43) Robert Height 15-yard rush (Ruben Gay rush failed), Port Huron 47–6
4th quarter
Port huron – (8:40) Anthony Gay 49-yard rush (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 54–6
Indianapolis - (6:43) Montez Williams 24-yard pass from Mike Whitaker (Troy Summers rush failed), Port Huron 54-12
Port huron – (4:53) Justin McKinny 25-yard kickoff return (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 61–12
Port huron – (2:13) Andre Raines 0-yard fumble recovery (Rasko Apostovlski kick), Port Huron 68–12
Port huron – (1:27) Team Rouge, Port Huron 69–12
Passing
Indianapolis – Mike Whitaker: 15/34, 73 yards, 2 TD
Port huron – Jim Roth: 4/8, 60 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Indianapolis – Troy Summers: 2 att, 23 yards, 0 TD
Port huron – Levi Raines: 7 att, 78 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Indianapolis – Montez Williams: 6 rec, 51 yards, 2 TD
Port huron – Ernie Smith: 1 rec, 23 yards, 0 TD
Week 2: vs Dayton Silverbacks
The Enforcers fell to the Silverbacks, 13-69. Melvin Bryant caught touchdowns of 27 and 37 yards from Jeremy Greenleaf. Fred Cromartie and Daniel Stover each chipped in with a touchdown catch.[5]
Week 2: Indianapolis Enforcers at Dayton Silverbacks – Game summary