[5] After wrapping up the season, the UIFL had discovered that the River Monsters had been paying their players over the league's salary cap.
[7] On June 6, 2011, it was announced that the UIFL and the River Monsters mutually agreed to part ways, leaving the team free to join another league.
However, the UIFL had a lease agreement with the arena, which hampered the likelihood the River Monsters would play in Highland Heights in 2012.
The team had been mentioned as a charter member Stadius Football Association, but that league never got off the ground.
[8][9] Key: Win Tie Loss Bye Running backs Wide receivers Defensive linemen Defensive backs Kickers Exempt list Practice squad Rookies in italics Roster updated March 29, 2011 24 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS