Post by Nevadanut on Mar 6, 2019 19:44:31 GMT -8
BISMARCK BUCKS AT TUCSON SUGAR SKULLS
What: It's the franchise home opener for the Sugar Skulls as they host the Bucks.
When: Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. pacific (5 p.m. central).
Where: Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: May 18 - Sugar Skulls at Bucks.
Note: This is the first-ever meeting between these teams, as they are both new to the IFL this season.
The Bucks are 0-1 overall and 0-1 on the road. They are coming off a 66-44 road loss to the Nebraska Danger on February 23. The Sugar Skulls are 1-0 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 65-44 road win over the San Diego Strike Force on March 3.
BISMARCK BUCKS
Bucks QB John Gibbs (#5) and RB Jeff Mack II (#4).
(Photo via Twitter)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Michael Jenkins (DB)
1 - Antwan Smith (DB)
2 - Brandynn Clark (WR)
4 - Jeff Mack II (RB)
5 - John Gibbs (QB)
6 - Jamerron Johnson (DL)
7 - Howard Stephens Jr. (LB)
8 - Diantae Thomas (RB)
11 - Stephon Hall (DL)
13 - Fredrick Abraham (WR)
14 - Blake Levin (K)
15 - Homer Causey (QB)
23 - Mike Tatum (WR)
24 - Ryan Naki-Poomailhealani (DB)
40 - Preson Hamlette (RB/LB)
44 - Makini Manu (DL)
53 - Ono Tafisi (OL)
55 - Wondell Rutledge (OL)
60 - Wyatt Lapuaho (OL)
75 - Chance Dollahite (OL)
99 - Aaron Berg (DL)
N/A - Keevin Austin (DL)
N/A - Joseph Blount Jr (DB)
N/A - Jamartae Brown (DL)
N/A - William Gibbs (WR)
Short Term IR
77 - Charles Walker (OL)
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Rod Miller - Head Coach
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.
TUCSON SUGAR SKULLS
Sugar Skulls WR Shaq Curenton.
(Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Nigel Bethel II (DB)
5 - Jake Medlock (QB)
6 - Brandon Sampson (WR)
7 - Cam Gaddis (DB/WR)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Shaquan Curenton (WR)
10 - Shadrach Thornton (RB)
15 - Robert Metz (LB)
16 - Matt Behrendt (QB)
21 - Carlos Anderson (DB)
22 - Diego Marquez (K)
23 - Dee Maggitt Jr. (DB)
24 - Kenneth "Kenny" James (DB)
26 - Micah Eugene Jr. (DB)
35 - Zachary Allen (LB)
55 - Keith Jones Jr. (DL)
64 - Mike Montero (OL)
67 - Antonio Rosales (OL)
70 - Alex Rios (OL)
73 - Trenton Saunders (OL)
82 - Jarid Brown (WR)
84 - Donovan Rasberry (WR)
88 - Shalore Phillip (DL)
93 - Michael Kluge (DL)
99 - Rusmin Nikocevic (DL)
Short Term IR
29 - Darius Morris (LB)
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Marcus Coleman - Head Coach
Hurtis Chinn - Offensive Coordinator
Malcolm Nelson - 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.
ANALYSIS
Two of the Indoor Football League's newest teams clash in their first-ever meeting. The Bucks are coming off a bye week after falling to the Nebraska Danger in week 1 by a 66-44 count. There were some bright spots, as they scored 25 second-half points. The first half turned out to be Bismarck's Achilles heel. They will look for their first IFL win as they find themselves on the road for a second straight game. The Bucks made the move from Champions Indoor Football over the off season. The Sugar Skulls are riding high after winning their franchise opener, 65-44, against the San Diego Strike Force. After having a bye in week 1, they came to play in their visit to San Diego. This is the home opener Tucson and they are hoping to improve to 2-0 in front of their home fans. Despite the Bucks' loss in week 1, they could prove to be a formidable opponent.
Veteran John Gibbs is expected to be under center in this game. Though he completed just 48.4 percent of his passes in the opener, he went for 216 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the opener. Gibbs also rushed eight times for 48 yards and four scores. All other rushers totaled 10 combined yards of 14 carries, so finding a consistent running back to compliment Gibbs should be a key in this game. Jeff Mack II or Diante Thomas likely will be called upon to provide that punch. Mack caught 3 passes for 53 yards. Mike Tatum, who signed as a free agent over the winter after a successful tenure with the Sioux Falls Storm, was as good as advertised. He hauled in eight passes for 126 yards and two scores, and rushed for a touchdown. Defensive back Antwan Smith paced the defense with seven total tackles and a blocked kick. He should get some help in the backfield from fellow DB's Michael Jenkins and Ryan Poomailhealani, who each broke up a pass in week 1. Defensive lineman Stephon Hall had a fumble recovery. Blake Levin comes in having converted two of three extra point attempts. He has not attempted a field goal.
A familiar IFL face signed last week and saw the majority of the action under center for the Sugar Skulls in their opener. Former Cedar Rapids Titan Jake Medlock led the league in every major passing category last season as a rookie. He completed 71.4 percent of his passes for 142 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. Former Green Bay Blizzard signal caller Matt Behrendt started the game, completing four of his six passes for 67 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for another score. Mike Jones was effective in the opener with 43 yards off 11 rushes and two touchdowns. He also caught a touchdown pass. Shaquan Curentoncaught four balls for 82 yards and three scores. Donovan Rasberry and Brandon Sampson had 53 and 58 yards receiving, respectively, and the former caught a touchdown pass. Linebacker Zachary Allen had nine total tackles, while defensive back Dee Maggitt, Jr. recorded seven, as well as two interceptions. Keith Jones, Jr. tallied a sack and a fumble recovery. Diego Marquez went nine of nine on his extra point attempts, but was unable to convert on his two field goal tries.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
March 9 - San Diego Strike Force at Cedar Rapids River Kings, 5:05 p.m.
March 9 - Green Bay Blizzard (1-1) at Iowa Barnstormers, 5:05 p.m.
March 9 - Sioux Falls Storm (1-0) at Nebraska Danger (1-1), 5:05 p.m.
March 10 - Bismarck Bucks (0-1) at Tucson Sugar Skulls, 3 p.m.
Byes - Arizona Rattlers, Quad City Steamwheelers
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: It's the franchise home opener for the Sugar Skulls as they host the Bucks.
When: Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. pacific (5 p.m. central).
Where: Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: May 18 - Sugar Skulls at Bucks.
Note: This is the first-ever meeting between these teams, as they are both new to the IFL this season.
The Bucks are 0-1 overall and 0-1 on the road. They are coming off a 66-44 road loss to the Nebraska Danger on February 23. The Sugar Skulls are 1-0 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 65-44 road win over the San Diego Strike Force on March 3.
BISMARCK BUCKS
Bucks QB John Gibbs (#5) and RB Jeff Mack II (#4).
(Photo via Twitter)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Michael Jenkins (DB)
1 - Antwan Smith (DB)
2 - Brandynn Clark (WR)
4 - Jeff Mack II (RB)
5 - John Gibbs (QB)
6 - Jamerron Johnson (DL)
7 - Howard Stephens Jr. (LB)
8 - Diantae Thomas (RB)
11 - Stephon Hall (DL)
13 - Fredrick Abraham (WR)
14 - Blake Levin (K)
15 - Homer Causey (QB)
23 - Mike Tatum (WR)
24 - Ryan Naki-Poomailhealani (DB)
40 - Preson Hamlette (RB/LB)
44 - Makini Manu (DL)
53 - Ono Tafisi (OL)
55 - Wondell Rutledge (OL)
60 - Wyatt Lapuaho (OL)
75 - Chance Dollahite (OL)
99 - Aaron Berg (DL)
N/A - Keevin Austin (DL)
N/A - Joseph Blount Jr (DB)
N/A - Jamartae Brown (DL)
N/A - William Gibbs (WR)
Short Term IR
77 - Charles Walker (OL)
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Rod Miller - Head Coach
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.
TUCSON SUGAR SKULLS
Sugar Skulls WR Shaq Curenton.
(Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Nigel Bethel II (DB)
5 - Jake Medlock (QB)
6 - Brandon Sampson (WR)
7 - Cam Gaddis (DB/WR)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Shaquan Curenton (WR)
10 - Shadrach Thornton (RB)
15 - Robert Metz (LB)
16 - Matt Behrendt (QB)
21 - Carlos Anderson (DB)
22 - Diego Marquez (K)
23 - Dee Maggitt Jr. (DB)
24 - Kenneth "Kenny" James (DB)
26 - Micah Eugene Jr. (DB)
35 - Zachary Allen (LB)
55 - Keith Jones Jr. (DL)
64 - Mike Montero (OL)
67 - Antonio Rosales (OL)
70 - Alex Rios (OL)
73 - Trenton Saunders (OL)
82 - Jarid Brown (WR)
84 - Donovan Rasberry (WR)
88 - Shalore Phillip (DL)
93 - Michael Kluge (DL)
99 - Rusmin Nikocevic (DL)
Short Term IR
29 - Darius Morris (LB)
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Marcus Coleman - Head Coach
Hurtis Chinn - Offensive Coordinator
Malcolm Nelson - 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.
ANALYSIS
Two of the Indoor Football League's newest teams clash in their first-ever meeting. The Bucks are coming off a bye week after falling to the Nebraska Danger in week 1 by a 66-44 count. There were some bright spots, as they scored 25 second-half points. The first half turned out to be Bismarck's Achilles heel. They will look for their first IFL win as they find themselves on the road for a second straight game. The Bucks made the move from Champions Indoor Football over the off season. The Sugar Skulls are riding high after winning their franchise opener, 65-44, against the San Diego Strike Force. After having a bye in week 1, they came to play in their visit to San Diego. This is the home opener Tucson and they are hoping to improve to 2-0 in front of their home fans. Despite the Bucks' loss in week 1, they could prove to be a formidable opponent.
Veteran John Gibbs is expected to be under center in this game. Though he completed just 48.4 percent of his passes in the opener, he went for 216 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the opener. Gibbs also rushed eight times for 48 yards and four scores. All other rushers totaled 10 combined yards of 14 carries, so finding a consistent running back to compliment Gibbs should be a key in this game. Jeff Mack II or Diante Thomas likely will be called upon to provide that punch. Mack caught 3 passes for 53 yards. Mike Tatum, who signed as a free agent over the winter after a successful tenure with the Sioux Falls Storm, was as good as advertised. He hauled in eight passes for 126 yards and two scores, and rushed for a touchdown. Defensive back Antwan Smith paced the defense with seven total tackles and a blocked kick. He should get some help in the backfield from fellow DB's Michael Jenkins and Ryan Poomailhealani, who each broke up a pass in week 1. Defensive lineman Stephon Hall had a fumble recovery. Blake Levin comes in having converted two of three extra point attempts. He has not attempted a field goal.
A familiar IFL face signed last week and saw the majority of the action under center for the Sugar Skulls in their opener. Former Cedar Rapids Titan Jake Medlock led the league in every major passing category last season as a rookie. He completed 71.4 percent of his passes for 142 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. Former Green Bay Blizzard signal caller Matt Behrendt started the game, completing four of his six passes for 67 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for another score. Mike Jones was effective in the opener with 43 yards off 11 rushes and two touchdowns. He also caught a touchdown pass. Shaquan Curentoncaught four balls for 82 yards and three scores. Donovan Rasberry and Brandon Sampson had 53 and 58 yards receiving, respectively, and the former caught a touchdown pass. Linebacker Zachary Allen had nine total tackles, while defensive back Dee Maggitt, Jr. recorded seven, as well as two interceptions. Keith Jones, Jr. tallied a sack and a fumble recovery. Diego Marquez went nine of nine on his extra point attempts, but was unable to convert on his two field goal tries.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
March 9 - San Diego Strike Force at Cedar Rapids River Kings, 5:05 p.m.
March 9 - Green Bay Blizzard (1-1) at Iowa Barnstormers, 5:05 p.m.
March 9 - Sioux Falls Storm (1-0) at Nebraska Danger (1-1), 5:05 p.m.
March 10 - Bismarck Bucks (0-1) at Tucson Sugar Skulls, 3 p.m.
Byes - Arizona Rattlers, Quad City Steamwheelers
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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