Post by Nevadanut on Mar 27, 2019 18:44:27 GMT -8
IOWA BARNSTORMERS AT CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
What: It's an in-state battle in Iowa as the Barnstormers visit the River Kings.
When: Saturday, March 30 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: U.S. Cellular Center; Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: April 6 - River Kings at Barnstormers. May 4 - River Kings at Barnstormers.
Note: This is the first of three meetings between the teams which will be played over a 36-day span.
The Barnstormers are 3-0 and 2-0 on the road. They are coming off a 58-55 road win over the Nebraska Danger on March 23. The River Kings are 1-3 overall and 1-2 at home. They are coming off a 58-36 home loss to the Quad City Steamwheelers on March 15.
IOWA BARNSTORMERS
Barnstormers WR Ryan Balentine.
(Photo by Connor Ferguson)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
3 - Jourdan Wickliffe (DB)
5 - Tevin Madison (DB)
7 - Tyrell Pearson (DB)
8 - Cordero Hayes (DB)
9 - Jajuan Harley (DB)
10 - Raheem Harvey (WR)
12 - Jazeric Peterson (WR)
17 - Desmond Raiford (DL)
18 - Connor Hollenbeck (WR)
19 - Nathan Criswell (K)
21 - Jamal Tyler (RB)
24 - Malik Brown (RB)
50 - Collin Bevins (DL)
55 - Oliver Lumpkin (OL)
56 - B.J. Butler (DL)
62 - Demarvious Loving (OL)
70 - Quante Hines (OL)
71 - Sterling Clark (OL)
79 - Corey Madlock (OL)
91 - Travonte Valentine (DL)
N/A - Jonah McCutcheon (DB)
N/A - Treyvon Williams (LB)
Short Term IR
6 - Jermey Gloston (DB)
30 - Reggie McGee (DL)
Season Ending IR
4 - Samuel Charles (WR)
Transfer
N/A - Izaah Burks (DL) [AAF - Orlando Apollos]
N/A - Trenton Thompson (DL) [AAF - Arizona Hotshots]
RTR
N/A - Thomas Shuler III (WR)
Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Chuck Miller - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach
Marshall Hart - Offensive Line/Special Teams Coach
Jason Simpson - Defensive Backs Coach
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 262.7
Rush yards per game: 91.3
Pass yards per game: 171.3
Points per game: 50.7
Yards allowed per game: 225.0
Rush yards allowed per game: 79.7
Pass yards allowed per game: 145.3
Points allowed per game: 32.3
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.
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
River Kings RB Kalif Phillips.
(Photo by Zach Clark/Cedar Rapids River Kings)
2019 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Rickey Galvin (WR)
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
4 - Kalif Phillips (RB)
5 - Ben Wilkerson (QB)
6 - Malik Slater (LB)
7 - Travonti Johnson (DB)
8 - Demetrius Harper (WR)
10 - Jeff Branch (LB)
12 - Henry Nell (K)
14 - Kurt Palandech (QB)
17 - Jordan Smith (WR)
22 - La'Darius Newbold (DB)
23 - Damante Horton (DB)
24 - Nathaniel Chavious (RB)
44 - Eric Banford (DL)
50 - Lenico Noble (OL)
75 - Kyle Saxelid (OL)
94 - Javan Christian (OL)
99 - Justin Marcus (DL)
N/A - Nick Brassell (DB)
N/A - Jason Gibson (LB)
N/A - James Gray (DB)
N/A - Lazarri Middleton (DB)
N/A - Ezell Ruffin (WR)
N/A - Kavon Perry (OL)
N/A - Drake White (WR)
Short Term IR
1 - Ricky Johnson (DB)
9 - Khari Kimbrough (WR)
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
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 240.8
Rush yards per game: 108.5
Pass yards per game: 132.3
Points per game: 45.5
Yards allowed per game: 275.8
Rush yards allowed per game: 122.8
Pass yards allowed per game: 153.0
Points allowed per game: 58.5
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
These teams have formed an interesting rivalry since the Barnstormers moved over to the IFL from the Arena Football League prior to the 2015 season. Their closeness in proximity makes for a natural Battle for Iowa. This is the 11th meeting between them, with the River Kings (formerly Titans) holding a 6-5 lead in the series. Cedar Rapids won the first six during 2015 and 2016, including a 93-56 victory on May 7, 2016 during Mark Stoute's first tenure with the team. Iowa has won five of the last six. Cedar Rapids is one of only two teams to have defeated the Barnstormers during Iowa's 2018 run through the United Bowl Championship. The other was the Sioux Falls Storm, who topped the Barnstormers twice last year. Including the playoffs, the Barnstormers have won 13 of their last 14 games. Iowa is poised to repeat with talent in all three aspects of the game and Dixie Wooten is an expert in having his players ready, so the River Kings will have their work cut out for them. Iowa is coming off a narrow 58-55 win over the Nebraska Danger last week in which the Danger missed a game-tying field goal as time expired. The River Kings. Coming off a bye after falling by 22 points at home to the Quad City Steamwheelers will leave a bad taste in the River Kings' mouths. Their only win of the season came at home over the expansion San Diego Strike Force back in week 3.
Iowa keeps rolling behind rookie QB Daquon Neal who is completing a league-high 79.7 percent of his passes. His 176.3 yards per game and 13 passing touchdowns each rank third in the IFL. Neal has a gift for making the big play at any given moment, and often that involves his rushing talent. He leads the Barnstormers with 48.3 yards per game and four touchdowns on the ground. Jamal Tyler is a dangerous RB with a nose for the end zone. He has rushed 21 times for 80 yards and three trips to the end zone. Tyler rushed for the game-winning score in last year's United Bowl. Ryan Balentine, who is the IFL all-time leader in receiving yards, has 20 receptions for 244 yards and seven touchdowns. His 81.3 receiving yards per game lead the league. Former Cedar Rapids Titan Connor Hollenbeck comes in with 14 catches for 188 yards and three scores. Jourdan Wickliffe's 10 tackles per game are tied for second in the IFL and he also has added an interception returned for a touchdown to his 2019 resume. Tyrell Pearson, who also has an interception, and Tevin Madison are other defensive backs to watch in this one. Nathan Criswell has hit on 14 of his 19 extra point attempts and two of three of his field goal tries with a long of 28 yards.
The River Kings have talent on what has become a very balanced offense. Rookie QB Kurt Palandech has been impressive early on during the young campaign. He's completing 65 percent of his passes on a 80 attempts for a fifth-best 135.3 yards per game and is fourth in the league with a dozen touchdown tosses. He also has rushed 22 times for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Nate Chavious is fourth in the IFL in rushing yards with 49.5 and fifth with six touchdowns on the ground. Chavious also has caught eight passes for 52 yards, so he can be a factor out of the backfield. Marquel Wade is one of the best receivers in the IFL. His line through four games includes 23 catches for 270 yards and seven touchdown receptions. Jordan Smith, who also has appeared in all four games, has 10 receptions for 109 yards and three scores. Malik Slater leads the defensive group with 25 tackles and three tackles for loss. Travonti "Tuff" Johnson has 18 tackles and a fumble recovery, and Tavion Garrison adds 17 tackles. Tuff Johnson's cousin, Ricky Johnson, adds the team's lone interception to his 16 tackles. Henry Nell has converted on 19 of 21 extra point tries and is seven of 14 on field goal attempts with a league-high long of 50 yards.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
March 29 - Green Bay Blizzard at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
March 30 - Nebraska Danger at Bismarck Bucks (0-3), 4:05 p.m.
March 30 - Iowa Barnstormers at Cedar Rapids River Kings (1-3), 5:05 p.m.
March 31 - Sioux Falls Storm at Arizona Rattlers (3-0), 3:05 p.m.
March 31 - San Diego Strike Force at Tucson Sugar Skulls (2-1), 3:05 p.m.
All times are pacific time.
HELPFUL LINKS
IFL
IFL 2019 League Schedule and Results
SCtoC's 2019 Weekly Power Rankings
IFL 2019 Players of the Week - Cumulative
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
SCtoC IFL 2018 Golden Helmet Awards
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 an in-state battle in Iowa as the Barnstormers visit the River Kings.
When: Saturday, March 30 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: U.S. Cellular Center; Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: April 6 - River Kings at Barnstormers. May 4 - River Kings at Barnstormers.
Note: This is the first of three meetings between the teams which will be played over a 36-day span.
The Barnstormers are 3-0 and 2-0 on the road. They are coming off a 58-55 road win over the Nebraska Danger on March 23. The River Kings are 1-3 overall and 1-2 at home. They are coming off a 58-36 home loss to the Quad City Steamwheelers on March 15.
IOWA BARNSTORMERS
Barnstormers WR Ryan Balentine.
(Photo by Connor Ferguson)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
3 - Jourdan Wickliffe (DB)
5 - Tevin Madison (DB)
7 - Tyrell Pearson (DB)
8 - Cordero Hayes (DB)
9 - Jajuan Harley (DB)
10 - Raheem Harvey (WR)
12 - Jazeric Peterson (WR)
17 - Desmond Raiford (DL)
18 - Connor Hollenbeck (WR)
19 - Nathan Criswell (K)
21 - Jamal Tyler (RB)
24 - Malik Brown (RB)
50 - Collin Bevins (DL)
55 - Oliver Lumpkin (OL)
56 - B.J. Butler (DL)
62 - Demarvious Loving (OL)
70 - Quante Hines (OL)
71 - Sterling Clark (OL)
79 - Corey Madlock (OL)
91 - Travonte Valentine (DL)
N/A - Jonah McCutcheon (DB)
N/A - Treyvon Williams (LB)
Short Term IR
6 - Jermey Gloston (DB)
30 - Reggie McGee (DL)
Season Ending IR
4 - Samuel Charles (WR)
Transfer
N/A - Izaah Burks (DL) [AAF - Orlando Apollos]
N/A - Trenton Thompson (DL) [AAF - Arizona Hotshots]
RTR
N/A - Thomas Shuler III (WR)
Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Chuck Miller - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach
Marshall Hart - Offensive Line/Special Teams Coach
Jason Simpson - Defensive Backs Coach
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 262.7
Rush yards per game: 91.3
Pass yards per game: 171.3
Points per game: 50.7
Yards allowed per game: 225.0
Rush yards allowed per game: 79.7
Pass yards allowed per game: 145.3
Points allowed per game: 32.3
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.
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
River Kings RB Kalif Phillips.
(Photo by Zach Clark/Cedar Rapids River Kings)
2019 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Rickey Galvin (WR)
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
4 - Kalif Phillips (RB)
5 - Ben Wilkerson (QB)
6 - Malik Slater (LB)
7 - Travonti Johnson (DB)
8 - Demetrius Harper (WR)
10 - Jeff Branch (LB)
12 - Henry Nell (K)
14 - Kurt Palandech (QB)
17 - Jordan Smith (WR)
22 - La'Darius Newbold (DB)
23 - Damante Horton (DB)
24 - Nathaniel Chavious (RB)
44 - Eric Banford (DL)
50 - Lenico Noble (OL)
75 - Kyle Saxelid (OL)
94 - Javan Christian (OL)
99 - Justin Marcus (DL)
N/A - Nick Brassell (DB)
N/A - Jason Gibson (LB)
N/A - James Gray (DB)
N/A - Lazarri Middleton (DB)
N/A - Ezell Ruffin (WR)
N/A - Kavon Perry (OL)
N/A - Drake White (WR)
Short Term IR
1 - Ricky Johnson (DB)
9 - Khari Kimbrough (WR)
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
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 240.8
Rush yards per game: 108.5
Pass yards per game: 132.3
Points per game: 45.5
Yards allowed per game: 275.8
Rush yards allowed per game: 122.8
Pass yards allowed per game: 153.0
Points allowed per game: 58.5
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
These teams have formed an interesting rivalry since the Barnstormers moved over to the IFL from the Arena Football League prior to the 2015 season. Their closeness in proximity makes for a natural Battle for Iowa. This is the 11th meeting between them, with the River Kings (formerly Titans) holding a 6-5 lead in the series. Cedar Rapids won the first six during 2015 and 2016, including a 93-56 victory on May 7, 2016 during Mark Stoute's first tenure with the team. Iowa has won five of the last six. Cedar Rapids is one of only two teams to have defeated the Barnstormers during Iowa's 2018 run through the United Bowl Championship. The other was the Sioux Falls Storm, who topped the Barnstormers twice last year. Including the playoffs, the Barnstormers have won 13 of their last 14 games. Iowa is poised to repeat with talent in all three aspects of the game and Dixie Wooten is an expert in having his players ready, so the River Kings will have their work cut out for them. Iowa is coming off a narrow 58-55 win over the Nebraska Danger last week in which the Danger missed a game-tying field goal as time expired. The River Kings. Coming off a bye after falling by 22 points at home to the Quad City Steamwheelers will leave a bad taste in the River Kings' mouths. Their only win of the season came at home over the expansion San Diego Strike Force back in week 3.
Iowa keeps rolling behind rookie QB Daquon Neal who is completing a league-high 79.7 percent of his passes. His 176.3 yards per game and 13 passing touchdowns each rank third in the IFL. Neal has a gift for making the big play at any given moment, and often that involves his rushing talent. He leads the Barnstormers with 48.3 yards per game and four touchdowns on the ground. Jamal Tyler is a dangerous RB with a nose for the end zone. He has rushed 21 times for 80 yards and three trips to the end zone. Tyler rushed for the game-winning score in last year's United Bowl. Ryan Balentine, who is the IFL all-time leader in receiving yards, has 20 receptions for 244 yards and seven touchdowns. His 81.3 receiving yards per game lead the league. Former Cedar Rapids Titan Connor Hollenbeck comes in with 14 catches for 188 yards and three scores. Jourdan Wickliffe's 10 tackles per game are tied for second in the IFL and he also has added an interception returned for a touchdown to his 2019 resume. Tyrell Pearson, who also has an interception, and Tevin Madison are other defensive backs to watch in this one. Nathan Criswell has hit on 14 of his 19 extra point attempts and two of three of his field goal tries with a long of 28 yards.
The River Kings have talent on what has become a very balanced offense. Rookie QB Kurt Palandech has been impressive early on during the young campaign. He's completing 65 percent of his passes on a 80 attempts for a fifth-best 135.3 yards per game and is fourth in the league with a dozen touchdown tosses. He also has rushed 22 times for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Nate Chavious is fourth in the IFL in rushing yards with 49.5 and fifth with six touchdowns on the ground. Chavious also has caught eight passes for 52 yards, so he can be a factor out of the backfield. Marquel Wade is one of the best receivers in the IFL. His line through four games includes 23 catches for 270 yards and seven touchdown receptions. Jordan Smith, who also has appeared in all four games, has 10 receptions for 109 yards and three scores. Malik Slater leads the defensive group with 25 tackles and three tackles for loss. Travonti "Tuff" Johnson has 18 tackles and a fumble recovery, and Tavion Garrison adds 17 tackles. Tuff Johnson's cousin, Ricky Johnson, adds the team's lone interception to his 16 tackles. Henry Nell has converted on 19 of 21 extra point tries and is seven of 14 on field goal attempts with a league-high long of 50 yards.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
March 29 - Green Bay Blizzard at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
March 30 - Nebraska Danger at Bismarck Bucks (0-3), 4:05 p.m.
March 30 - Iowa Barnstormers at Cedar Rapids River Kings (1-3), 5:05 p.m.
March 31 - Sioux Falls Storm at Arizona Rattlers (3-0), 3:05 p.m.
March 31 - San Diego Strike Force at Tucson Sugar Skulls (2-1), 3:05 p.m.
All times are pacific time.
HELPFUL LINKS
IFL
IFL 2019 League Schedule and Results
SCtoC's 2019 Weekly Power Rankings
IFL 2019 Players of the Week - Cumulative
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
SCtoC IFL 2018 Golden Helmet Awards
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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