Post by Nevadanut on Jun 13, 2019 12:05:32 GMT -8
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS at GREEN BAY BLIZZARD
What: The season finale pits to old foes as the River Kings visit the Blizzard.
When: Saturday, June 15 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: Resch Center; Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: June 8 - Blizzard 56, River Kings 15.
Note: The Blizzard have clinched the fourth spot in the IFL playoffs and will host a first round playoff game on June 21.
The River Kings are 1-12 overall and 0-6 on the road. The Blizzard are 8-5 overall and 4-2 at home. The teams met last week, on June 8, with the Blizzard claiming a 56-15 victory.
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
River Kings WR Jordan Smith.
(Photo by Cliff Jette/The Gazette)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
4 - Dalton Oliver (QB)
5 - Ben Wilkerson (QB)
8 - Sean Roth (RB)
9 - Drake White (WR)
10 - Jeff Branch (LB)
11 - Nick Brassell (DB)
12 - James Kazalski (K)
17 - Jordan Smith (WR)
20 - Na'Shawn Lewis (DB)
22 - La'Darius Newbold (DB)
23 - Darien Brunson (DB)
24 - Nathaniel Chavious (RB)
28 - Tristan Green (LB)
45 - Walter Walker (DL)
50 - Jordan Brown (OL)
60 - Dante Reynolds (OL)
66 - Justin Brown (OL)
70 - Richard Works (OL)
77 - Davion Holman (OL/DL)
90 - Samuel Mabany (DL)
94 - Javan Christian (OL)
99 - Justin Marcus (DL)
N/A - Kamau Dumas (DB)
N/A - Jabri Guy (DB)
N/A - Brandon Henrie (DB)
N/A - Sean Malafronte (WR)
N/A - Bryan Miller (WR)
Short Term IR
6 - Malik Slater (LB)
7 - Travonti Johnson (DB)
Season Ending IR
1 - Ricky Johnson (DB)
9 - Khari Kimbrough (WR)
33 - Jason Gibson (LB)
Transfer
12 - Henry Nell (K) [AFL - Baltimore Brigade]
50 - Lenicio Noble (OL) [AFL - Columbus Destroyers]
75 - Kyle Saxelid (OL) [CFL - Edmonton Eskimos]
RTR
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
4 - Kalif Phillips (RB)
14 - Kurt Palandech (QB)
98 - Kevon Perry (OL)
Coaching Staff
Mark Stoute - Head Coach
Michael Custer - Assistant Head Coach
Joey Smith - Defensive Coordinator
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 188.4
Rush yards per game: 70.1
Pass yards per game: 118.3
Points per game: 31.7
Yards allowed per game: 247.2
Rush yards allowed per game: 105.6
Pass yards allowed per game: 141.5
Points allowed per game: 53.0
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.
GREEN BAY BLIZZARD
Blizzard WR B.J. Hill.
(SCtoC Photo by Adam Lamprecht)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Donovan Jackson (DB)
2 - Marquez Gollman (DB)
3 - B.J. Hill (DB/WR)
5 - Levi Copelin (WR)
6 - Malik Watson (QB)
8 - Lenorris Footman (QB)
9 - Heath Harding (DB)
10 - Kezlow Smith (WR)
11 - Ameris Bailey (LB/DB)
13 - Deaundre Jones-Williams (WR)
14 - Keshaun Taylor (WR)
15 - Derek Vacha (K)
17 - Anthony Philyaw (RB)
21 - Joe Powell (DB)
24 - Bakari Triggs (DB)
34 - Dayshawn Taylor (LB)
55 - Freddie Frazier (DL)
74 - Vincent Calhoun (OL)
77 - Jeremy King (OL)
79 - Rich Duncan-Murphy (OL)
92 - Silverberry Mouhon (DL)
94 - Teko Powell (DL)
97 - Ross Westphal (OL)
99 - Darren Lake (DL)
Short Term IR
4 - Rush Imhotep (DB)
50 - Deldrick Canty (DL)
Season Ending IR
12 - Rameses Owens (RB)
Transfer
17 - Jadar Johnson (DB) [AFL - Washington Valor]
70 - Jahlil Mathis-Ellis (OL) [AFL - Philadelphia Soul]
N/A - Keith Trumps (DB)
RTR
7 - Justin Billiot (QB)
70 - Dishawn Ray (DL)
97 - Derrick Lyles (DL)
N/A - Lawrence Keys (OL)
Coaching Staff
Corey Roberson - Head Coach
Dave Mogensen - Offensive Coordinator
Tom Menas - Offensive and Defensive Line Coach
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 234.5
Rush yards per game: 94.6
Pass yards per game: 139.9
Points per game: 41.8
Yards allowed per game: 219.5
Rush yards allowed per game: 73.2
Pass yards allowed per game: 146.3
Points allowed per game: 40.1
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.
BREAKDOWN
The Indoor Football League's two teams which did not qualify for the playoffs last season have had opposite campaigns from one another in 2019. The River Kings started out strong going toe-to-toe with the perennial powerhouse Sioux Falls Storm, falling by a field goal as time expired in their opening game of the season. A week 3 win over the San Diego Strike Force had many wondering if Cedar Rapids may be in the upswing. Since then, things have not looked so good for the River Kings, as they have dropped 10 straight. They've gone through three quarterbacks this season and it is unknown which of the two left on the active roster will get the call in this one. Still, the team is playing for pride and will look to close out their season with a win over the rival Blizzard. Green Bay, on the other hand, has enjoyed a resurgent 2019 after finishing last season with an IFL-worst 2-12 record. The Blizzard, at 8-5 are already locked into the fourth spot in the IFL playoffs regardless of a win in this game or any other result around the league in week 17. The improvement makes Corey Roberson a leading candidate for Coach of the Year. Roberson, who has a career record of 10-12, took over as interim head coach after five games this season and was named permanent head coach after the conclusion of last season. With their playoff fate already determined, it may be possible that Roberson may seek to rest some of players for a portion of this game if given the opportunity. In just his second game, running back Anthony Philyaw rushed for 88 yards and four touchdowns (all in the first half) to lead the Blizzard past the River Kings last week. It was the first meeting between the teams this season. Cedar Rapids leads the all-time series between the teams, 12-8.
Either Ben Wilkerson or Dalton Oliver will get the start under center for the River Kings. Each has had mixed success this season. Wilkerson has completed 44.2 percent of his passes for 244 yards with four touchdowns and six interceptions this season, which includes three starts. He is rushing for 26.3 yards per game and has hit the end zone twice. Oliver, more of a traditional pocket passer, has started the past two games. He comes in having completed 46.9 percent of his throws for 277 yards with four touchdowns and three picks. Nathaniel Chavious has appeared in all 13 of his team's games this season and has gained 399 yards off 110 carries with 13 touchdowns. He also is a threat out of the backfield with 20 catches for 162 yards. Marquel Wade was the team's leading receiver with 54 receptions for 544 yards and eight touchdowns, but is listed as Refuse to Report. Jordan Smith comes in with 41 catches for 414 yards and eight touchdowns, and Drake White has caught 21 passes for 216 yards and six scores. Receivers Bryan Miller and Sean Malafronte hae been signed for this last game of the season. Nick Brassell leads the way for the River Kings defense with 47 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions and three pass break ups. Jeff Branch's two tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss lead the team. Branch also has forced and recovered three fumbles. Samuel Mabany has recorded 2.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery in just three games with the team. James Kazalski, who appeared in his first game with the River Kings last week, missed an extra point attempt and had another blocked. He was one of three on field goal attempts with the make being of 28 yards.
Lenorris Footman has improved in every game this season. He has been reliable all year running out of the quarterback position, but has passing has gotten better from February to June. He's completing 54.9 percent of his passes and his 145.2 yards per game ranks fourth in the IFL. He's thrown 31 touchdowns against just seven interceptions. Footman is the league's leading rusher (among qualifiers) at 54.5 yards per game and has 17 touchdowns. Anthony Philyaw has come on as the team's running back, rushing for 146 yards and five touchdowns in his two games with the team. The Blizzard feature a quartet of talented receivers. They are led by Keshaun Taylor's 50 receptions for 605 yards and 12 touchdowns. Kezlow Smith and B.J. Hill and Kezlow Smith have each caught 33 passes for 450 and 397 yards, respectively. Smith has 10 scoring grabs and Hill has six. Levi Copelin rounds out the foursome with 26 receptions for 297 yards and four scoring grabs. Green Bay's defense is one of the best in the IFL, Led by Dayshawn Taylor with 75 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss. Silverberry Mouhon has tallied four sames and 10.5 tackles for loss. Teko Powell adds four sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss. Bakari Triggs leads the team with five interceptions and nine pass break ups, and Joe Powell has a pair of interceptions to go along with six tackles for loss. Marquez Gollman and Heath Harding each have a pair of picks. Derek Vacha will appear in his third game for Green Bay. He has hit on 11 of 13 extra point attempts and both of his field goal tries with a long of 42 yards.
IFL PLAYOFF SCENARIOS HEADING INTO WEEK 17
Arizona Rattlers
-Clinch number 1 seed with win or Barnstormers loss
-Clinch number 2 seed with loss and Barnstormers win
Iowa Barnstormers
-Clinch number 1 seed with win and Rattlers loss
-Clinch number 2 seed with loss or Rattlers win
Nebraska Danger
-Clinch number 5 seed with win and Sugar Skulls win
-Clinch number 6 seed with win
-Clinch number 6 seed with loss and Steamwheelers win
Quad City Steamwheelers
-Clinch number 5 seed with win
-Clinch number 6 seed with loss and Danger loss
Tucson Sugar Skulls
-Clinch number 5 seed with win and Danger loss
-Clinch number 6 seed with win and Danger win
Note: Sioux Falls Storm are locked as number 3 seed and Green Bay Blizzard are locked as number 4 seed.
IFL STANDINGS
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
June 15 - Cedar Rapids River Kings (1-12) at Green Bay Blizzard (8-5), 5:05 p.m.
June 15 - Nebraska Danger (6-7) at Iowa Barnstormers (12-1), 5:05 p.m.
June 15 - Bismarck Bucks (2-11) at Sioux Falls Storm (10-3), 5:05 p.m.
June 15 - San Diego Strike Force (1-12) at Arizona Rattlers (13-0), 5:05 p.m.
June 15 - Quad City Steamwheelers (6-7) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (6-7), 6 p.m.
All times are pacific standard time. Records are listed as heading into the weekend, and may not reflect earlier games which go final during the weekend. Our preview of each game will appear on the board of the home team in that match up.
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
To share this post on social media, please go to the right side of the page (the top of the page on the mobile site) to the social media icons and choose which social media site(s) to share the thread. To comment on this thread and others on this forum, please login or register.
What: The season finale pits to old foes as the River Kings visit the Blizzard.
When: Saturday, June 15 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: Resch Center; Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: June 8 - Blizzard 56, River Kings 15.
Note: The Blizzard have clinched the fourth spot in the IFL playoffs and will host a first round playoff game on June 21.
The River Kings are 1-12 overall and 0-6 on the road. The Blizzard are 8-5 overall and 4-2 at home. The teams met last week, on June 8, with the Blizzard claiming a 56-15 victory.
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
River Kings WR Jordan Smith.
(Photo by Cliff Jette/The Gazette)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
4 - Dalton Oliver (QB)
5 - Ben Wilkerson (QB)
8 - Sean Roth (RB)
9 - Drake White (WR)
10 - Jeff Branch (LB)
11 - Nick Brassell (DB)
12 - James Kazalski (K)
17 - Jordan Smith (WR)
20 - Na'Shawn Lewis (DB)
22 - La'Darius Newbold (DB)
23 - Darien Brunson (DB)
24 - Nathaniel Chavious (RB)
28 - Tristan Green (LB)
45 - Walter Walker (DL)
50 - Jordan Brown (OL)
60 - Dante Reynolds (OL)
66 - Justin Brown (OL)
70 - Richard Works (OL)
77 - Davion Holman (OL/DL)
90 - Samuel Mabany (DL)
94 - Javan Christian (OL)
99 - Justin Marcus (DL)
N/A - Kamau Dumas (DB)
N/A - Jabri Guy (DB)
N/A - Brandon Henrie (DB)
N/A - Sean Malafronte (WR)
N/A - Bryan Miller (WR)
Short Term IR
6 - Malik Slater (LB)
7 - Travonti Johnson (DB)
Season Ending IR
1 - Ricky Johnson (DB)
9 - Khari Kimbrough (WR)
33 - Jason Gibson (LB)
Transfer
12 - Henry Nell (K) [AFL - Baltimore Brigade]
50 - Lenicio Noble (OL) [AFL - Columbus Destroyers]
75 - Kyle Saxelid (OL) [CFL - Edmonton Eskimos]
RTR
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
4 - Kalif Phillips (RB)
14 - Kurt Palandech (QB)
98 - Kevon Perry (OL)
Coaching Staff
Mark Stoute - Head Coach
Michael Custer - Assistant Head Coach
Joey Smith - Defensive Coordinator
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 188.4
Rush yards per game: 70.1
Pass yards per game: 118.3
Points per game: 31.7
Yards allowed per game: 247.2
Rush yards allowed per game: 105.6
Pass yards allowed per game: 141.5
Points allowed per game: 53.0
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.
GREEN BAY BLIZZARD
Blizzard WR B.J. Hill.
(SCtoC Photo by Adam Lamprecht)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Donovan Jackson (DB)
2 - Marquez Gollman (DB)
3 - B.J. Hill (DB/WR)
5 - Levi Copelin (WR)
6 - Malik Watson (QB)
8 - Lenorris Footman (QB)
9 - Heath Harding (DB)
10 - Kezlow Smith (WR)
11 - Ameris Bailey (LB/DB)
13 - Deaundre Jones-Williams (WR)
14 - Keshaun Taylor (WR)
15 - Derek Vacha (K)
17 - Anthony Philyaw (RB)
21 - Joe Powell (DB)
24 - Bakari Triggs (DB)
34 - Dayshawn Taylor (LB)
55 - Freddie Frazier (DL)
74 - Vincent Calhoun (OL)
77 - Jeremy King (OL)
79 - Rich Duncan-Murphy (OL)
92 - Silverberry Mouhon (DL)
94 - Teko Powell (DL)
97 - Ross Westphal (OL)
99 - Darren Lake (DL)
Short Term IR
4 - Rush Imhotep (DB)
50 - Deldrick Canty (DL)
Season Ending IR
12 - Rameses Owens (RB)
Transfer
17 - Jadar Johnson (DB) [AFL - Washington Valor]
70 - Jahlil Mathis-Ellis (OL) [AFL - Philadelphia Soul]
N/A - Keith Trumps (DB)
RTR
7 - Justin Billiot (QB)
70 - Dishawn Ray (DL)
97 - Derrick Lyles (DL)
N/A - Lawrence Keys (OL)
Coaching Staff
Corey Roberson - Head Coach
Dave Mogensen - Offensive Coordinator
Tom Menas - Offensive and Defensive Line Coach
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 234.5
Rush yards per game: 94.6
Pass yards per game: 139.9
Points per game: 41.8
Yards allowed per game: 219.5
Rush yards allowed per game: 73.2
Pass yards allowed per game: 146.3
Points allowed per game: 40.1
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.
BREAKDOWN
The Indoor Football League's two teams which did not qualify for the playoffs last season have had opposite campaigns from one another in 2019. The River Kings started out strong going toe-to-toe with the perennial powerhouse Sioux Falls Storm, falling by a field goal as time expired in their opening game of the season. A week 3 win over the San Diego Strike Force had many wondering if Cedar Rapids may be in the upswing. Since then, things have not looked so good for the River Kings, as they have dropped 10 straight. They've gone through three quarterbacks this season and it is unknown which of the two left on the active roster will get the call in this one. Still, the team is playing for pride and will look to close out their season with a win over the rival Blizzard. Green Bay, on the other hand, has enjoyed a resurgent 2019 after finishing last season with an IFL-worst 2-12 record. The Blizzard, at 8-5 are already locked into the fourth spot in the IFL playoffs regardless of a win in this game or any other result around the league in week 17. The improvement makes Corey Roberson a leading candidate for Coach of the Year. Roberson, who has a career record of 10-12, took over as interim head coach after five games this season and was named permanent head coach after the conclusion of last season. With their playoff fate already determined, it may be possible that Roberson may seek to rest some of players for a portion of this game if given the opportunity. In just his second game, running back Anthony Philyaw rushed for 88 yards and four touchdowns (all in the first half) to lead the Blizzard past the River Kings last week. It was the first meeting between the teams this season. Cedar Rapids leads the all-time series between the teams, 12-8.
Either Ben Wilkerson or Dalton Oliver will get the start under center for the River Kings. Each has had mixed success this season. Wilkerson has completed 44.2 percent of his passes for 244 yards with four touchdowns and six interceptions this season, which includes three starts. He is rushing for 26.3 yards per game and has hit the end zone twice. Oliver, more of a traditional pocket passer, has started the past two games. He comes in having completed 46.9 percent of his throws for 277 yards with four touchdowns and three picks. Nathaniel Chavious has appeared in all 13 of his team's games this season and has gained 399 yards off 110 carries with 13 touchdowns. He also is a threat out of the backfield with 20 catches for 162 yards. Marquel Wade was the team's leading receiver with 54 receptions for 544 yards and eight touchdowns, but is listed as Refuse to Report. Jordan Smith comes in with 41 catches for 414 yards and eight touchdowns, and Drake White has caught 21 passes for 216 yards and six scores. Receivers Bryan Miller and Sean Malafronte hae been signed for this last game of the season. Nick Brassell leads the way for the River Kings defense with 47 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions and three pass break ups. Jeff Branch's two tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss lead the team. Branch also has forced and recovered three fumbles. Samuel Mabany has recorded 2.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery in just three games with the team. James Kazalski, who appeared in his first game with the River Kings last week, missed an extra point attempt and had another blocked. He was one of three on field goal attempts with the make being of 28 yards.
Lenorris Footman has improved in every game this season. He has been reliable all year running out of the quarterback position, but has passing has gotten better from February to June. He's completing 54.9 percent of his passes and his 145.2 yards per game ranks fourth in the IFL. He's thrown 31 touchdowns against just seven interceptions. Footman is the league's leading rusher (among qualifiers) at 54.5 yards per game and has 17 touchdowns. Anthony Philyaw has come on as the team's running back, rushing for 146 yards and five touchdowns in his two games with the team. The Blizzard feature a quartet of talented receivers. They are led by Keshaun Taylor's 50 receptions for 605 yards and 12 touchdowns. Kezlow Smith and B.J. Hill and Kezlow Smith have each caught 33 passes for 450 and 397 yards, respectively. Smith has 10 scoring grabs and Hill has six. Levi Copelin rounds out the foursome with 26 receptions for 297 yards and four scoring grabs. Green Bay's defense is one of the best in the IFL, Led by Dayshawn Taylor with 75 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss. Silverberry Mouhon has tallied four sames and 10.5 tackles for loss. Teko Powell adds four sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss. Bakari Triggs leads the team with five interceptions and nine pass break ups, and Joe Powell has a pair of interceptions to go along with six tackles for loss. Marquez Gollman and Heath Harding each have a pair of picks. Derek Vacha will appear in his third game for Green Bay. He has hit on 11 of 13 extra point attempts and both of his field goal tries with a long of 42 yards.
IFL PLAYOFF SCENARIOS HEADING INTO WEEK 17
Arizona Rattlers
-Clinch number 1 seed with win or Barnstormers loss
-Clinch number 2 seed with loss and Barnstormers win
Iowa Barnstormers
-Clinch number 1 seed with win and Rattlers loss
-Clinch number 2 seed with loss or Rattlers win
Nebraska Danger
-Clinch number 5 seed with win and Sugar Skulls win
-Clinch number 6 seed with win
-Clinch number 6 seed with loss and Steamwheelers win
Quad City Steamwheelers
-Clinch number 5 seed with win
-Clinch number 6 seed with loss and Danger loss
Tucson Sugar Skulls
-Clinch number 5 seed with win and Danger loss
-Clinch number 6 seed with win and Danger win
Note: Sioux Falls Storm are locked as number 3 seed and Green Bay Blizzard are locked as number 4 seed.
IFL STANDINGS
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
June 15 - Cedar Rapids River Kings (1-12) at Green Bay Blizzard (8-5), 5:05 p.m.
June 15 - Nebraska Danger (6-7) at Iowa Barnstormers (12-1), 5:05 p.m.
June 15 - Bismarck Bucks (2-11) at Sioux Falls Storm (10-3), 5:05 p.m.
June 15 - San Diego Strike Force (1-12) at Arizona Rattlers (13-0), 5:05 p.m.
June 15 - Quad City Steamwheelers (6-7) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (6-7), 6 p.m.
All times are pacific standard time. Records are listed as heading into the weekend, and may not reflect earlier games which go final during the weekend. Our preview of each game will appear on the board of the home team in that match up.
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
To share this post on social media, please go to the right side of the page (the top of the page on the mobile site) to the social media icons and choose which social media site(s) to share the thread. To comment on this thread and others on this forum, please login or register.
