Hapless Gladiators may try another quarterback

The rest of the season is an audition for the Gladiators, and quarterback Nick Rolovich might get an opportunity when Las Vegas visits the Utah Blaze at 6 p.m. today.

Gladiators coach Danton Barto said the chances were good Rolovich would start over Brian Jones.

Jones started the past five games, but he has thrown eight interceptions, including four in Saturday's 61-34 loss at San Jose. Rolovich entered late in the third quarter and completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns.

"We'll probably give him a shot and see what he can do in live game action," Barto said. "That's nothing against Brian. ... I think he was just pressing hard trying to win and make plays."

The Gladiators get back fullback Marlion Jackson, who recently was cut by the Atlanta Falcons. Jackson played in Las Vegas last season and in 10 games averaged 5.2 yards on 27 carries and 15.5 yards on 15 catches.

Barto said he plans to use Jackson "a bunch of different ways. He's got so much talent. We'll try to get the ball in his hands. You've got to account for him on the field, and he's a home run-potential guy every time he touches the ball."