Post by DiamondThief on Mar 9, 2017 19:06:36 GMT -8
Colorado Crush at Arizona Rattlers
What: The Crush make their road debut in Phoenix to take on the Rattlers.
When: Saturday, March 11 at 5 p.m. (PT).
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena; Phoenix, Arizona.
National Media: Webstream: Youtube.
Regular Season: June 16 - Rattlers at Crush, 5 p.m. (PT).
Note: This is the first-ever meeting between these teams.
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HELPFUL LINKS
2017 Colorado Crush Season Schedule
Colorado Crush Vital Statistics
2017 Arizona Rattlers Season Schedule
Arizona Rattlers Vital Statistics
The Crush are 0-2 overall, 0-0 on the road and 0-2 in Intense Conference. They are coming off a 54-36 home loss to the Nebraska Danger on March 5. They are averaging 38.5 points per game and are allowing 48.0 points per game.
The Rattlers are 0-2 overall, 0-1 at home and 0-0 in Intense Conference play. They are coming off a 51-47 home loss to the Iowa Barnstormers on Feb. 26. They are averaging 38.0 points per game and are allowing 45.5 points per game.
BREAKDOWN
Total yards per game - Crush 208.5; Rattlers 247.5
Pass yards per game - Crush 134.0; Rattlers 169.5
Rush yards per game - Crush 74.5; Rattlers 78.0
3rd Down Conversion - Crush 33%; Rattlers 47%
4th Down Conversion - Crush 43%; Rattlers 29%
Total tackles - Crush 80.5; Rattlers 64.0
Tackles for loss - Crush 7; Rattlers 6
Total sacks - Crush 2; Rattlers 0
Fumble recoveries - Crush 0; Rattlers 1
Interceptions - Crush 0; Rattlers 0
Note: Both teams have played two games and had one bye week.
COLORADO CRUSH
Crush QB Sean Goldrich (photo by Dick Knapp)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Terry Johnson (DB)
2 - Derrick Morgan (DB)
5 - Sean Goldrich (QB)
6 - Cardelro Jones (DB)
7 - Antonio Marshall (DB)
8 - Kyle Kaiser (WR)
9 - Chris Gant (WR)
10 - Azziz Higgins (LB)
12 - Tim Lukas (WR)
12 - Aaron Aiken (QB)
13 - Josh Ford (RB)
16 - Spencer Groner (K)
18 - Daniel Lindsey (DB)
21 - Ace Clark (LB)
22 - Paris Cotton (RB)
52 - Donte Savage (LB)
56 - Kwame Bell (DL)
65 - Sean Brown (OL)
78 - Forrestal Hickman (OL)
79 - Chad Kolumber (OL)
91 - Jamil Merrell (DL)
99 - Phillip Lewis (DL)
Tevin Hood (DL)
Deante Purvis (DB)
Lovie Rose Jr. (WR)
Terrence Surratt (DL)
Jose Jefferson - Head Coach
Tristian Johnson - Wide Receivers Coach
Note: Roster information is subject to change and is presented here as a basic guide for following the game. Roster information is gathered from the IFL and the team's official websites, and other sources.
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Passing Yards - Sean Goldrich 273
Passing TDs - Sean Goldrich 4
Passing Ints - Sean Goldrich 2
Rushing Yards - Josh Ford 58
Rushing TDs - Sean Goldrich 4
Receptions - Tim Lukas 8
Receiving Yards - Kyle Kaiser 100
Receiving TDs - Kyle Kaiser 2
Tackles - Derrick Morgan/Anton Marshall 13.5
Sacks - four with 0.5
Interceptions - none
KO Return Ave - Daniel Lindsey 20.0
KO Return TDs - none
ARIZONA RATTLERS
Rattlers QB Darron Thomas (photo by Patrick Breen)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Tee Shepard (DB)
2 - Darron Thomas (QB)
3 - Allen Chapman (DB)
4 - Nathan Lindsey (DB)
5 - Anthony Amos (WR)
6 - Adam Sauder (LB)
7 - Demarious Washington (WR)
8 - Bryce Enyard (DB)
11 - Arkeith Brown (DB)
12 - Diondre Borel (WR)
19 - Kenton Chun (K)
22 - Sawyer Petre (K)
31 - Chr McAllister (DL)
42 - Ketrich Harmon (RB)
47 - Cody Galea (LB)
49 - Edward Mosley (DL)
50 - Glen Haisley (OL)
55 - Lamar Mady (OL)
58 - Damian Love (OL)
92 - Herbert Gonzalez (DL)
95 - Joshua Gordon (DL)
Kevin Guy - Head Coach
Kani Kauahi - Assistant Head Coach
Note: Roster information is subject to change and is presented here as a basic guide for following the game. Roster information is gathered from the IFL and the team's official websites, and other sources.
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Passing Yards - Darron Thomas 345
Passing TDs - Darron Thomas 9
Passing Ints - Darron Thomas 3
Rushing Yards - Darron Thomas 84
Rushing TDs - Darron Thomas/Darrell Monroe 1
Receptions - Demarious Washington/Anthony Amos 10
Receiving Yards - Demarious Washington 138
Receiving TDs - Demarious Washington/Anthony Amos 3
Tackles - Adam Sauder/Arkeith Brown 12.5
Sacks - none
Interceptions - none
KO Return Ave - Tee Shepard 26.0
KO Return TDs - none
GAME NOTES
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The Crush are looking for their first week of the season in this, their road opener. A win would be the first IFL victory for head coach Jose Jefferson. Sean Goldrich has completed 27 of his 52 passes on the season. He is a pocket passer who can scramble when the situation calls for it. Josh Ford rushed for 45 of his 55 yards in the opening game of the season, a 42-41 overtime loss to the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles. Kyle Kaiser is always a threat to make a big play. He is averaging 16.7 yards per catch and has a pair of touchdown catches this season. Defensive back Antonio Marshall, defensive lineman Phillip Lewis and kick returner Paris Cotton were named Players of the Week Honorable Mention. Player to Watch: Sean Goodrich (QB).It is a storied franchise in a new element. Like the Crush, the Rattlers are looking for their first win of the season. Former Portland Thunder quarterback Darron Thomas is under center. He has completed 34 of 64 passes and posts a three-to-one touchdown-to-interception ratio. He also leads the team in rushing with 14 carries for 84 yards and a score. Demarius Washington, who was the IFL's Offensive Player of the Year last season as a member of the Crush, is a big target for Thomas, having posted a 13.8 yards per reception mark and three touchdown grabs on the season. Linebacker Adam Sauder leads the team in tackles. The Rattlers boast the IFL's second-ranked defense, allowing just 215.5 yards per game. Player to Watch: Demarius Washington (WR).
EXTRA
By its fifth game, Project FANchise will have Colorado Crush fans calling the plays. SCtoC Consultant Bannock recently took some time to talk to FANchise co-owner Patrick Dees. To catch that interview, click here.
(Photo Courtesy Colorado Crush via Twitter)
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