Post by DiamondThief on Feb 27, 2019 22:44:45 GMT -8
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS at ARIZONA RATTLERS
What: The new-look River Kings head to the desert to face the Rattlers.
When: Sunday, March 3 at 2:05 p.m. pacific (4:05 p.m. central).
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena; Phoenix, Arizona.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: June 1 - Rattlers at River Kings.
Note: These teams battled in the the IFL's highest scoring game last season, an 84-83 Rattlers win in Phoenix.
The River Kings are 0-1 overall and 0-0 on the road. They are coming off a 47-44 home loss to the Sioux Falls Storm on February 23. The Rattlers are 1-0 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 51-21 road win over the Green Bay Blizzard on February 24.
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
River Kings RB Nathaniel Chavious.
(photo by Zach Clark/Cedar Rapids River Kings)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ricky Johnson (DB)
2 - Rickey Galvin (WR)
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
4 - Kalif Phillips (RB)
5 - Ben Wilkerson (QB)
6 - Malik Slater (LB)
7 - Travonti Johnson (DB)
9 - Khari Kimbrough (WR)
10 - Jeff Branch (LB)
11 - Jordan Smith (WR)
12 - Henry Nell (K)
14 - Kurt Palandech (QB)
21 - Kelvin "KJ" Jenkins (DB)
22 - La'Darius Newbold (DB)
23 - Damante Horton (DB)
24 - Nathaniel Chavious (RB)
33 - Tavion Garrison (DB)
44 - Eric Banford (DL)
50 - Lenico Noble (OL)
60 - Linwood Foy (OL)
75 - Kyle Saxelid (OL)
77 - Jordan Mosely (DL)
90 - Rafael Lamas (DB)
94 - Javan Christian (OL)
98 - Isaiah Matthews (DL)
Short Term IR
N/A
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Mark Stoute - Head Coach
Michael Custer - Assistant Head Coach
Joey Smith - Defensive Coordinator
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 2019 Media Guide, as well as other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
ARIZONA RATTLERS
Rattlers RB/WR Jamal Miles.
(Photo by Matt Hinshaw)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Verlon Reed Jr. (QB)
2 - Jamal Miles (RB/WR)
3 - Allen Chapman (DB)
5 - Anthony Amos (WR)
8 - Davontae Merriweather (DB)
9 - Malik Golson (WR)
10 - Jimmy Camacho (K)
11 - Jeff Ziemba (QB)
15 - Dillion Winfrey (WR)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
17 - Dezmon Epps (WR)
20 - Dexter Reese (DB)
21 - Jabre Lolley (RB)
24 - Rola Gensey Jr. (RB)
27 - Devin Cockrell (DB)
33 - Connor Flagel (DL)
36 - Phillip Henry (DB)
43 - Ricky Wyatt Jr. (LB)
44 - Lance McDowdell (DL)
50 - Chris Boles (OL)
56 - Steven Gurrola (OL)
77 - Abram Holland (OL)
92 - Nikolaus D'Avanzo (DL)
94 - Lamar Mady (OL)
95 - Joshua Gordon (DL)
Short Term IR
N/A
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
45 - Ryan Langford (LB) [AAF - Arizona Hotshots]
N/A - Dante Holmes (DL) [CFL - Montreal Alouettes]
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Kevin Guy - Head Coach
Kani Kauahi - Offensive Line Coach Assistant Head Coach
Steve Axman - Offensive Coordinator
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 2019 Media Guide and other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
ANALYSIS
As mentioned above, the last time these two teams met in Phoenix it ended in a thrilling, last second 84-83 win by the Rattlers. The game was notable for several performances; most notably Darrell Monroe rushing for an IFL record 11 touchdowns (all from Six yards or less) off of 140 yards. Cedar Rapids quarterback Jake Medlock was nearly perfect as he completed 12 of 13 passes for 210 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions. The stage is different now, as Monroe is not on the Rattlers' roster and, after a brief off-season stint in the National Arena League, Medlock signed this week with the Tucson Sugar Skulls. The re-vamped River Kings looked promising in their opener before falling to the Sioux Falls Storm on a last-second field goal. The Rattlers ran over the Green Bay Blizzard in last week's opener, 51-21. They will look to get on a roll and get back to the United Bowl, beginning with this win.
The River Kings seem to have found Medlock's replacement. Kurt Palandech had a solid outing in his IFL debut, completing 16 of 21 passes for 180 yards with three touchdowns. He also ran for a score to go along with 35 yards on six carries. Nathaniel Chavious rushed for 19 yards with a pair of trips to the end zone. Returning wide receiver Marquel Wade was back in form with the River Kings in the opener. The veteran receiver hauled in seven passes for 95 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He should be expected to be the primary target for the rookie quarterback. Jordan Smith also should figure into the mix at receiver after catching three balls for 46 yards and a touchdown last week. Defensive backs Tavion Garrison, Travonti Johnson and Ricky Johnson are a formidable in the backfield , while linebacker Malik Slater had the team's lone sack last week. Henry Nell comes in after hitting five of six extra points, as well as a 35-yard field goal against the Storm.
The Rattlers had few problems with the Blizzard last week, and may have found a new foundation in the ground game. The quarterback position is still a carousel between Jeff Ziemba and Verlon Reed, Jr. Each played a half and had similar overall results. Ziemba threw for 97 yards while Reed rushed for a pair of scores. Jabre Lolley found the end zone four times; three on the ground and one through the air. His 88 rushing yards were second in the IFL last week. Anthony Amos is one of the most -- if not the most -- reliable receivers in Rattlers history, and Dezmon Epps is explosive. Allen Chapman and Devin Cockrell each had an interception in the opener. The key on defense is lineman Joshua Gordon, who recorded three sacks, including one for a safety. Linebacker Ricky Wyatt, Jr. is another one to watch after leading the team in total tackles with a sack last week. Jimmy Camacho was perfect last week, nailing all seven of his field goal attempts.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
March 1 - Nebraska Danger (1-0) at Green Bay Blizzard (0-1), 5:05 p.m.
March 3 - Iowa Barnstormers (0-0) at Quad City Steamwheelers (1-0), 1:05 p.m.
March 3 - Cedar Rapids River Kings (0-1) at Arizona Rattlers (1-0), 2:05 p.m.
March 3 - Tucson Sugar Skulls (0-0) at San Diego Strike Force (0-1), 5:05 p.m.
Byes - Bismarck Bucks (0-1), Sioux Falls Storm (1-0)
All times are pacific time.
HELPFUL LINKS
IFL
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
SCtoC IFL 2018 Golden Helmet Awards
IFL 2019 League Schedule and Results
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Cedar Rapids River Kings
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Nebraska Danger
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Cedar Rapids River Kings
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Nebraska Danger
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
IFL STANDINGS
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What: The new-look River Kings head to the desert to face the Rattlers.
When: Sunday, March 3 at 2:05 p.m. pacific (4:05 p.m. central).
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena; Phoenix, Arizona.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: June 1 - Rattlers at River Kings.
Note: These teams battled in the the IFL's highest scoring game last season, an 84-83 Rattlers win in Phoenix.
The River Kings are 0-1 overall and 0-0 on the road. They are coming off a 47-44 home loss to the Sioux Falls Storm on February 23. The Rattlers are 1-0 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 51-21 road win over the Green Bay Blizzard on February 24.
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
River Kings RB Nathaniel Chavious.
(photo by Zach Clark/Cedar Rapids River Kings)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ricky Johnson (DB)
2 - Rickey Galvin (WR)
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
4 - Kalif Phillips (RB)
5 - Ben Wilkerson (QB)
6 - Malik Slater (LB)
7 - Travonti Johnson (DB)
9 - Khari Kimbrough (WR)
10 - Jeff Branch (LB)
11 - Jordan Smith (WR)
12 - Henry Nell (K)
14 - Kurt Palandech (QB)
21 - Kelvin "KJ" Jenkins (DB)
22 - La'Darius Newbold (DB)
23 - Damante Horton (DB)
24 - Nathaniel Chavious (RB)
33 - Tavion Garrison (DB)
44 - Eric Banford (DL)
50 - Lenico Noble (OL)
60 - Linwood Foy (OL)
75 - Kyle Saxelid (OL)
77 - Jordan Mosely (DL)
90 - Rafael Lamas (DB)
94 - Javan Christian (OL)
98 - Isaiah Matthews (DL)
Short Term IR
N/A
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Mark Stoute - Head Coach
Michael Custer - Assistant Head Coach
Joey Smith - Defensive Coordinator
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 2019 Media Guide, as well as other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
ARIZONA RATTLERS
Rattlers RB/WR Jamal Miles.
(Photo by Matt Hinshaw)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Verlon Reed Jr. (QB)
2 - Jamal Miles (RB/WR)
3 - Allen Chapman (DB)
5 - Anthony Amos (WR)
8 - Davontae Merriweather (DB)
9 - Malik Golson (WR)
10 - Jimmy Camacho (K)
11 - Jeff Ziemba (QB)
15 - Dillion Winfrey (WR)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
17 - Dezmon Epps (WR)
20 - Dexter Reese (DB)
21 - Jabre Lolley (RB)
24 - Rola Gensey Jr. (RB)
27 - Devin Cockrell (DB)
33 - Connor Flagel (DL)
36 - Phillip Henry (DB)
43 - Ricky Wyatt Jr. (LB)
44 - Lance McDowdell (DL)
50 - Chris Boles (OL)
56 - Steven Gurrola (OL)
77 - Abram Holland (OL)
92 - Nikolaus D'Avanzo (DL)
94 - Lamar Mady (OL)
95 - Joshua Gordon (DL)
Short Term IR
N/A
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
45 - Ryan Langford (LB) [AAF - Arizona Hotshots]
N/A - Dante Holmes (DL) [CFL - Montreal Alouettes]
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Kevin Guy - Head Coach
Kani Kauahi - Offensive Line Coach Assistant Head Coach
Steve Axman - Offensive Coordinator
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 2019 Media Guide and other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
ANALYSIS
As mentioned above, the last time these two teams met in Phoenix it ended in a thrilling, last second 84-83 win by the Rattlers. The game was notable for several performances; most notably Darrell Monroe rushing for an IFL record 11 touchdowns (all from Six yards or less) off of 140 yards. Cedar Rapids quarterback Jake Medlock was nearly perfect as he completed 12 of 13 passes for 210 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions. The stage is different now, as Monroe is not on the Rattlers' roster and, after a brief off-season stint in the National Arena League, Medlock signed this week with the Tucson Sugar Skulls. The re-vamped River Kings looked promising in their opener before falling to the Sioux Falls Storm on a last-second field goal. The Rattlers ran over the Green Bay Blizzard in last week's opener, 51-21. They will look to get on a roll and get back to the United Bowl, beginning with this win.
The River Kings seem to have found Medlock's replacement. Kurt Palandech had a solid outing in his IFL debut, completing 16 of 21 passes for 180 yards with three touchdowns. He also ran for a score to go along with 35 yards on six carries. Nathaniel Chavious rushed for 19 yards with a pair of trips to the end zone. Returning wide receiver Marquel Wade was back in form with the River Kings in the opener. The veteran receiver hauled in seven passes for 95 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He should be expected to be the primary target for the rookie quarterback. Jordan Smith also should figure into the mix at receiver after catching three balls for 46 yards and a touchdown last week. Defensive backs Tavion Garrison, Travonti Johnson and Ricky Johnson are a formidable in the backfield , while linebacker Malik Slater had the team's lone sack last week. Henry Nell comes in after hitting five of six extra points, as well as a 35-yard field goal against the Storm.
The Rattlers had few problems with the Blizzard last week, and may have found a new foundation in the ground game. The quarterback position is still a carousel between Jeff Ziemba and Verlon Reed, Jr. Each played a half and had similar overall results. Ziemba threw for 97 yards while Reed rushed for a pair of scores. Jabre Lolley found the end zone four times; three on the ground and one through the air. His 88 rushing yards were second in the IFL last week. Anthony Amos is one of the most -- if not the most -- reliable receivers in Rattlers history, and Dezmon Epps is explosive. Allen Chapman and Devin Cockrell each had an interception in the opener. The key on defense is lineman Joshua Gordon, who recorded three sacks, including one for a safety. Linebacker Ricky Wyatt, Jr. is another one to watch after leading the team in total tackles with a sack last week. Jimmy Camacho was perfect last week, nailing all seven of his field goal attempts.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
March 1 - Nebraska Danger (1-0) at Green Bay Blizzard (0-1), 5:05 p.m.
March 3 - Iowa Barnstormers (0-0) at Quad City Steamwheelers (1-0), 1:05 p.m.
March 3 - Cedar Rapids River Kings (0-1) at Arizona Rattlers (1-0), 2:05 p.m.
March 3 - Tucson Sugar Skulls (0-0) at San Diego Strike Force (0-1), 5:05 p.m.
Byes - Bismarck Bucks (0-1), Sioux Falls Storm (1-0)
All times are pacific time.
HELPFUL LINKS
IFL
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
SCtoC IFL 2018 Golden Helmet Awards
IFL 2019 League Schedule and Results
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Cedar Rapids River Kings
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Nebraska Danger
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Cedar Rapids River Kings
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Nebraska Danger
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
IFL STANDINGS
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