Saginaw Sting led by Damon Dowdell began play in 2008 and was owned by Esteban Rivera, who also owned the Kalamazoo Xplosion
The team was led by former Michigan State quarterback Damon Dowdell, who led the league in passing yards (2,190), touchdowns (54) and completion percentage (62%). The team began play in 2008 as an expansion team in the CIFL. The original team owners were Mike Johnson, Mike Trumbull, and Esteban Rivera, who also owned the Kalamazoo Xplosion. 
