Post by Nevadanut on Mar 15, 2018 21:32:25 GMT -8
Nebraska Danger at Cedar Rapids Titans
What: The Danger head to their eastern neighbor's house to face the Titans.
When: Monday, March 19 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: U.S. Cellular Center; Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Youtube Live Stream: Danger at Titans on the Indoor Football League Official YouTube Channel.
2018 Head to Head: Feb. 23 - Danger 44, Titans 31. June 2 - Danger at Titans.
Note: Titans wide receiver Connor Hollenbeck also serves as an assistant in the front office of the team.
HELPFUL LINKS
Indoor Football League Rules
Indoor Football League Schedule and Results - 2018 Season
Nebraska Danger 2018 Schedule
Nebraska Danger - Vital Statistics
Cedar Rapids Titans 2018 Schedule
Cedar Rapids - Vital Statistics
IFL Franchise Index
The Danger are 2-0 overall and 0-1 at home. They are coming off a 59-23 home win over the Green Bay Blizzard on March 11. They are averaging 51.5 points per game and are allowing 27.0 points per game.
The Titans are 1-2 overall and 1-0 at home. They are coming off a 70-33 road loss to the Sioux Falls Storm on March 12. They are averaging 37.0 points per game and are allowing 51.0 points per game.
2018 REGULAR SEASON BREAKDOWN
Total Yards per Game - Danger 237.5; Titans 220.7
Pass Yards per Game - Danger 143.0; Titans 160.0
Rush Yards per Game - Danger 94.5; Titans 60.7
3rd Down Conversion - Danger 46; Titans 48%
4th Down Conversion - Danger 67; Titans 33%
Total Tackles - Danger 80; Titans 108
Tackles for Loss - Danger 13; Titans 9
Total Sacks - Danger 5; Titans 1
Fumble Recoveries - Danger 1; Titans 2
Interceptions - Danger 1; Titans 0
Note: The Danger have played two games and the Titans have played three.
NEBRASKA DANGER
Danger LB Myke Tavarres (photo by Andrew Carpenean/Grand Island Independent)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Nick Brassell (WR/DB)
2 - Najee Bright (DB)
4 - Eric Thomas (WR)
5 - Gregory Dent Jr. (WR)
6 - Angelo Pease (RB)
7 - Damien Fleming (QB)
8 - Darion Monroe (DB)
9 - Kenzel Doe (WR)
10 - Ra'Shawde Myers (DL)
11 - Daniel Masifilo (DB)
15 - Jesse Scroggins II (QB)
17 - Christopher Deloney Jr. (WR)
20 - Carlos Davis (DB)
21 - Korey Ringer (RB)
22 - Brad Hatfield (K)
24 - Nakevion Leslie (LB)
43 - Tavita Faaiu (DL)
44 - Myke Tavarres (LB)
65 - Mason Butler (OL)
71 - Palmer White (OL)
72 - Devonte McClain (OL)
91 - Colton Miles-Nash (DL)
93 - Xzavie Jackson (DL)
99 - Darren Wilson (DL)
N/A - Torian White (OL)
Short Term IR
N/A - Darrin Reaves (RB)
Season Ending IR
N/A - Michael Thornton (RB)
RTR
N/A - Kyle Avaloy (OL)
N/A - Rahsaan Vaughn (WR)
N/A - Caleb Holbrook (QB)
N/A - Jesse Somsel (OL)
Mark Stoute - Head Coach
Adam Shackleford - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Pig Brown - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach
Marshall Hart - Offensive Line/Special teams Coach
2018 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICAL LEADERS
Passing Yards - Damien Fleming 284
Passing TDs - Damien Fleming 6
Passing Ints - none
Rushing Yards - Angelo Pease 93
Rushing TDs - Damien Fleming 4
Receptions - Eric Thomas 11
Receiving Yards - Eric Thomas 160
Receiving TDs - Gregory Dent/Eric Thomas 3
Total Tackles - Myke Tavarres 18.5
Sacks - Xzavie Jackson 3
Interceptions - none
KO Return Ave - Carlos Davis 26.8
KO Return TDs - none
Roster information is subject to change and is presented here as a basic guide for following the game. Rosters and team information is gathered from the IFL's 2018 Media Guide, as well as other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
CEDAR RAPIDS TITANS
Titans RB Tyler Thomas (Photo courtesy Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Homer Causey (QB)
2 - Cedric Dozier (DB)
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
4 - Michael Georgetti (K)
5 - Jake Medlock (QB)
6 - James Calhoun (DB)
7 - Javon Bell (WR)
8 - Raheem Bramwell (LB)
11 - Raheem Harvey (WR)
17 - Jordan Smith (WR)
18 - Connor Hollenbeck (WR)
20 - Qua Cox (DB)
22 - Tyler Thomas (RB)
23 - Danzel McDaniel (DB)
25 - Raphael Lawson-Gale (RB)
28 - Rodney Barnes (DB)
32 - Moses White (LB)
42 - Bryce McClain (DL)
48 - Kwame Bell (DL)
54 - Ricarlo Bell (DL)
60 - Andrew Erbes (OL)
62 - Randall Harris (OL)
65 - Sean Brown (OL)
72 - Marcus Haynes (OL/DL)
N/A - Corey Neely Jr. (DB)
Short Term IR
9 - Herbert Gonzales III (DL)
N/A - Elijah Lee (DB)
Season Ending IR
N/A - Eddie Elliott II (RB/WR)
RTR
N/A - Cory Butler-Byrd (WR/DB)
N/A - Toni Pulu (DL)
N/A - Rick Rumph (DB)
N/A - Carlif Taylor (DL)
Marvin Jones - Head Coach
Scott Porter - Director of Player Personnel
REGULAR SEASON STATISTICAL LEADERS
Passing Yards - Jake Medlock 526
Passing TDs - Jake Medlock 9
Passing Ints - none
Rushing Yards - Tyler Thomas 88
Rushing TDs - Jake Medlock 4
Receptions - Connor Hollenbeck 16
Receiving Yards - Connor Hollenbeck 133
Receiving TDs - Connor Hollenbeck/Jack Tomlinson 3
Total Tackles - Rodney Barnes 16.5
Sacks - Ricarlo Bell 1
Interceptions - none
KO Return Ave - Raphael Lawson-Gayle 15.3
KO Return TDs - none
Roster information is subject to change and is presented here as a basic guide for following the game. Rosters and team information is gathered from the IFL's 2018 Media Guide, as well as other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
ANALYSIS
This game is a rematch of the IFL season opener, won by the Danger, 44-31. The game was tight in the first half with the Danger leading 23-21 at the half. They outscored the Titans 21-10 in the second half to come away with the win. This is the sixth all-time encounter between the teams, with the Danger leading the series 4-2. Nebraska is 1-1 overall in Cedar Rapids. The Titans won the first meeting, 42-38, on June 16, 2012. The Danger won the previous meeting, 52-46 in overtime last season. Despite their close geographical proximity, the teams have played just those six games in the past seven seasons, and the teams did not meet in 2013 nor 2014.
The Danger are one of two undefeated teams left in the IFL. They've been largely impressive in both games, adding a 59-23 victory over the Green Bay Blizzard to their season-opening win over the Titans. Grand Island, Nebraska is the home to the IFL headquarters. A couple Danger players earned career milestones in week 3 against the Blizzard. Quarterback Damien Fleming reached the 3,000 passing yardage mark, while defensive lineman Xzavie Jackson recorded his 80th career sack. Head coach Mark Stoute was head coach of the Titans from 2013 to 2016, and compiled a 41-17 record with the team. The Danger are atop the IFL in both points per game at 51.5 points per game, and in total offense per game at 237.5.
Fleming searched for other opportunities the past season and a half, but he is back with the Danger and showing signs of his old self. He is one of the premiere quarterbacks in the league and is a veteran and team leader. Fleming is third in the IFL in passing yards and passing touchdowns. He also possesses the league's longest rush of the season, of 28 yards, which occurred in week 1 against the Titans. Angelo Pease is a solid running back and is averaging 46.5 yards per game on the ground. Pease's presence takes some of the heat off of Fleming, who opposing defenses typically apply much of their attention. Receivers Eric Thomas and Gregory Dent have provided the Danger a formidable one-two punch. Thomas is averaging 14.5 yards per catch and Dent comes in at 12.1. Each player has 3 touchdown grabs. Linebacker Myke Tavarres has a sack and 2 tackles for loss to go with his 9.25 total tackles per game. Jackson is the IFL's all-time leader in sacks and leads the IFL with 3 so far in the young season. He also has a league-leading 5 tackles for loss. He was named IFL Offensive Player of the Week last week. Defensive back Daniel Masifilio has the teams only interception in 2018. Brad Hatfield has made a single field goal for 16 yards.
Despite their 37-point loss to the Sioux Falls Storm in week 3, the Titans appear to better than their 1-2 record. In a bit of a cheesy note, they have already equaled their win total from a year ago. They are showing the signs of life which seemed to elude them much of last season. Former NFL linebacker Marvin Jones, who coached the Colorado Crush during the latter part of the 2017 season, has the Titans competitive. In their week 2 win over the Green Bay Blizzard, the Titans closed out the game in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Jake Medlock has made a tremendous impact with the Titans. He lead's the IFL's top passing attack at 157.3 yards per game. The Titans are looking to crack the top four in the standings to earn a trip to the post season.
Medlock has been largely effective, passing for 9 touchdowns and no interceptions in his first three games as an IFL pro. He's completed 63.6 percent of his passes He is averaging 175.3 passing yards per game (the yardage stats are skewed since the team's overall passing statistics include yards lost due to sacks). Medlock could be an early season candidate for IFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Medlock rushes nearly six times per game and has scored 4 touchdowns on the ground, which is tied for third in the league, and tied for second among quarterbacks. Tyler Thomas is averaging 3.0 yards per carry in the rushing game and has 2 touchdowns. He also can be potent in the passing game. He has 81 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Connor Hollenbeck's 16 receptions lead the IFL. Javon Bell leads the team in receiving yards per game at 64.0. They are both reliable targets for Medlock. Defensive back Rodney Barnes' 16.5 total tackles lead the team, and defensive lineman Kwame Bell comes in at 15.0. Kwame Bell also leads the team with 3 tackles for loss. Defensive lineman Ricarlo Bell has the team's only sack of the season. Michael Georgetti is effective in the kicking game, having hit 3 of his 5 attempts, along with a long of 23 yards.
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March 18 - Sioux Falls Storm at Iowa Barnstormers; 1:05 p.m. pacific (3:05 p.m. central)
March 18 - Green Bay Blizzard at Arizona Rattlers; 3:05 p.m. pacific (5:05 p.m. central)
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