They changed the franchise name from the "Miami Valley Silverbacks" to the "Dayton Silverbacks" and found a home arena in Hara Arena in Trotwood, Ohio.

[1] The Silverbacks brought back Derrick Shepard to coach the team after Brian Wells took a job with the Commandos.

The Silverbacks continued their success from the following season, finished with a franchise best .500 winning percentage, and a second consecutive playoff appearance.

y - clinched regular-season title x - clinched playoff spot Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Offensive linemen Defensive linemen Linebackers Defensive backs Kickers Injured reserve Inactive Updated 2011-05-26 rookies in italics 22 Active, 9 Inactive [2] at Hara Arena, Trotwood, Ohio

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