Post by Nevadanut on Apr 27, 2022 17:57:41 GMT -8
Duke City Gladiators at Tucson Sugar Skulls
What: The Sugar Skulls storm into Tucson to clash with the Sugar Skulls.
When: Saturday, April 30 at 6:05 p.m. pacific (8:05 p.m. central).
Where: Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2022 Head to Head: April 16 - Gladiators 57, Sugar Skulls 52.
Overall Head to Head: Sugar Skulls lead Overall: 3-1 (2-0 home, 1-1 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Gladiators are 2-4 overall, 2-2 at home and 0-2 on the road. They are coming off a 42-41 road loss to the Frisco Fighters on April 23. The Sugar Skulls are 2-3 overall, 1-1 at home and 1-2 on the road. They are coming off a 72-62 home win over the Northern Arizona Wranglers on April 23.
Duke City Gladiators
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Gladiators QB Ramone Atkins. (Photo courtesy dukecitygladiators.com)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Dello Davis (WR)
2 - Darryl Stonum (WR)
3 - Roderick Chapman (DB)
4 - Devontae Jackson (RB)
5 - Gregory Dent Jr. (WR)
6 - Byron Cooper (LB)
7 - Darius Thomas (DB)
10 - Ramone Atkins (QB)
11 - Malcolm McCoy (LB)
12 - Jared Elmore (WR)
13 - Vincent Gregory (WR)
20 - Eriq Swiftwater (WR)
21 - Charles Reid (DB)
22 - Ronnie Daniels (RB)
23 - Cody Barber (K)
26 - Dexter Reese (DB)
28 - Jayson Serda (LB)
50 - Mason Newton (DL)
56 - Isaac Jackson (OL)
60 - Zachary Fondal (OL)
65 - Louis Chandler (OL)
98 - Darvis Holmes (DL)
99 - Jimmy Thomas (DL)
N/A - Dontrell Johnson (DB)
N/A - Sedrick Johnson (WR)
N/A - Dominic Logan (OL)
N/A - D'Darrin Primes (LB/DL)
Short Term IR
8 - Nate Davis (QB)
27 - Tyree Vines (DB)
Long Term IR
N/A - Martin McCoy (DB)
Transfer
44 - Kelon Ferdinand (DL) - CFL
RTR
9 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
Coaching Staff
Sherman Carter - Head Coach
Fred Griggs - Defensive Coordinator
Fatu Ulale - Defensive Line Coach
Landrick Brody - Offensive Coordinator
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
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Sugar Skulls DL Isame Faciane. (Photo courtesy Tucson Sugar Skulls on Facebook)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
3 - Quinton Pedroza (WR)
4 - Arthur Jackson (WR)
6 - Elijah Belle (DB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Benjamin Jones (RB)
11 - Al Louis-Jean (DB)
12 - Michael Sam (DB)
15 - Rayshad Jackson (LB)
16 - Vincent Sellers (DB)
20 - Conner Taylor (LB)
21 - Jovon White (DB)
23 - Logan Justus (K)
24 - Tony Winslow (DL)
29 - Luke Ancrum Jr (DL)
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - Maurice Jackson (DL)
70 - JaMarcus Means (OL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
88 - Denzel Chukwukelu (DL)
N/A - Raheem Harvey (WR)
N/A - Chandler Jones (OL)
N/A - Demarvious Loving (OL)
N/A - Mike Minter (DB)
Short Term IR
7 - Robert Rolle IV (DB)
10 - Darrion Landry (WR)
22 - Grant Ibeh (DB)
RTR
12 - Vincent Testaverde Jr. (QB)
Suspension
67 - Antonio Rosales (OL)
Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Al Alexander - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Xzavie Jackson - Offensive Line Coach, Special Teams Coordinator
Anquanius Frazier - Special Teams Coordinator & Defensive Backs Coach
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game.
Breakdown
GLADIATORS
Duke City has won two of its last three games and came just a point away from another win as they were clipped by the Frisco Fighters. After a rough 0-3 start, the Gladiators are hoping to go on a run as they face four straight opponents with sub-.500 records. They defeated the Sugar Skulls in a nailbiter two weeks ago at Tucson, 57-52, and hope to sweep the season series with a win in this game. Gladiators are looking at the second of a four-game road trip. Ramone Atkins, who had never played indoor football a month ago, has settled in nicely as Duke City's quarterback. He is completing 62 percent of his passes for 739 yards with 16 touchdowns and a single interception, and has rushed for four scores. Though the Gladiators are typically more of a pass-oriented team, Devonte Jackson has gained 143 yards on the ground with three scores. Dello Davis is a standout receiver with 410 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Jared Elmore has 374 yards and nine scores. Each have caught 32 balls. Byron Cooper's 36 tackles and two sacks lead the defense. Jayson Serda and Dexter Reese have 29 and 27 tackles, respectively, and Jimmy Thomas adds 22 tackles and three sacks. Veteran Cody Barber handles the kicking duties for the Gladiators.
SUGAR SKULLS
Tucson's 10-point home win over the Northern Arizona Wranglers snapped a three-game losing streak. It also put the Sugar Skulls back in the early season playoff race, just a game behind the Wranglers for second place in the Western Conference. The Sugar Skulls score more points per game than any other team in the IFL at 54.4. Conversely, they allow more points per game than any other IFL team at 56.2. Closing that gap would go a long way in stringing together some wins. Daquan Neal has been effective in his first season with the Sugar Skulls. He comes in completing 69 percent of his throws for 770 yards and 17 touchdowns against one interception. He also has rushed for nine touchdowns. Mike Jones is a tough rusher who averages 35.2 yards per game to go along with 10 touchdowns. Arthur Jackson leads the receiving group with 24 grabs for 281 yards and eight touchdowns. Quinton Pedroza has 222 receiving yards and three scores, while Carrington Thompson, Sr. owns 209 yards though the air with five scores. Ronald Collins has recorded 16 tackles three sacks for the defense, while Rayshad Jackson adds 13 tackles and a pair of sacks and Maurice Jackson has an interception. Logan Justus is averaging 49 yards per kickoff.
This Week in the IFL
Fri., April 29 - Iowa Barnstormers (3-2) at Sioux Falls Storm (3-3), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Arizona Rattlers (5-0) at Frisco Fighters (5-1), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Green Bay Blizzard (2-4) at Quad City Steamwheelers (3-3), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Duke City Gladiators (2-4) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (2-3), 6:05 p.m.
Sun., May 1 - Vegas Knight Hawks (2-4) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-1), 10:05 a.m.
Sun., May 1 - San Diego Strike Force (1-4) at Bismarck Bucks (3-3), 1:05 p.m.
Sun., May 1 - Northern Arizona Wranglers (3-2) at Bay Area Panthers (1-5), 7:05 p.m.
*All times pacific
IFL Standings Heading Into Week 8
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Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2022 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2022 Franchise Index
SCtoC 2021 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Footprint Center; Phoenix, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center; San Jose, California
Bismarck Bucks - Bismarck Event Center; Bismarck, North Dakota
Duke City Gladiators - Rio Rancho Events Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Frisco Fighters - Comerica Center; Frisco, Texas
Green Bay Blizzard - Resch Center; Green Bay, Wisconsin
Iowa Barnstormers- Wells Fargo Arena; Des Moines, Iowa
Massachusetts Pirates - DCU Center; Worcester, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Taxslayer Center; Moline, Illinois
San Diego Strike Force - Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California
Sioux Falls Storm - Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona
Vegas Knight Hawks - Dollar Loan Center; Henderson, Nevada
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What: The Sugar Skulls storm into Tucson to clash with the Sugar Skulls.
When: Saturday, April 30 at 6:05 p.m. pacific (8:05 p.m. central).
Where: Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2022 Head to Head: April 16 - Gladiators 57, Sugar Skulls 52.
Overall Head to Head: Sugar Skulls lead Overall: 3-1 (2-0 home, 1-1 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Gladiators are 2-4 overall, 2-2 at home and 0-2 on the road. They are coming off a 42-41 road loss to the Frisco Fighters on April 23. The Sugar Skulls are 2-3 overall, 1-1 at home and 1-2 on the road. They are coming off a 72-62 home win over the Northern Arizona Wranglers on April 23.
Duke City Gladiators
Gladiators QB Ramone Atkins. (Photo courtesy dukecitygladiators.com)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Dello Davis (WR)
2 - Darryl Stonum (WR)
3 - Roderick Chapman (DB)
4 - Devontae Jackson (RB)
5 - Gregory Dent Jr. (WR)
6 - Byron Cooper (LB)
7 - Darius Thomas (DB)
10 - Ramone Atkins (QB)
11 - Malcolm McCoy (LB)
12 - Jared Elmore (WR)
13 - Vincent Gregory (WR)
20 - Eriq Swiftwater (WR)
21 - Charles Reid (DB)
22 - Ronnie Daniels (RB)
23 - Cody Barber (K)
26 - Dexter Reese (DB)
28 - Jayson Serda (LB)
50 - Mason Newton (DL)
56 - Isaac Jackson (OL)
60 - Zachary Fondal (OL)
65 - Louis Chandler (OL)
98 - Darvis Holmes (DL)
99 - Jimmy Thomas (DL)
N/A - Dontrell Johnson (DB)
N/A - Sedrick Johnson (WR)
N/A - Dominic Logan (OL)
N/A - D'Darrin Primes (LB/DL)
Short Term IR
8 - Nate Davis (QB)
27 - Tyree Vines (DB)
Long Term IR
N/A - Martin McCoy (DB)
Transfer
44 - Kelon Ferdinand (DL) - CFL
RTR
9 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
Coaching Staff
Sherman Carter - Head Coach
Fred Griggs - Defensive Coordinator
Fatu Ulale - Defensive Line Coach
Landrick Brody - Offensive Coordinator
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls DL Isame Faciane. (Photo courtesy Tucson Sugar Skulls on Facebook)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
3 - Quinton Pedroza (WR)
4 - Arthur Jackson (WR)
6 - Elijah Belle (DB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Benjamin Jones (RB)
11 - Al Louis-Jean (DB)
12 - Michael Sam (DB)
15 - Rayshad Jackson (LB)
16 - Vincent Sellers (DB)
20 - Conner Taylor (LB)
21 - Jovon White (DB)
23 - Logan Justus (K)
24 - Tony Winslow (DL)
29 - Luke Ancrum Jr (DL)
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - Maurice Jackson (DL)
70 - JaMarcus Means (OL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
88 - Denzel Chukwukelu (DL)
N/A - Raheem Harvey (WR)
N/A - Chandler Jones (OL)
N/A - Demarvious Loving (OL)
N/A - Mike Minter (DB)
Short Term IR
7 - Robert Rolle IV (DB)
10 - Darrion Landry (WR)
22 - Grant Ibeh (DB)
RTR
12 - Vincent Testaverde Jr. (QB)
Suspension
67 - Antonio Rosales (OL)
Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Al Alexander - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Xzavie Jackson - Offensive Line Coach, Special Teams Coordinator
Anquanius Frazier - Special Teams Coordinator & Defensive Backs Coach
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game.
Breakdown
GLADIATORS
Duke City has won two of its last three games and came just a point away from another win as they were clipped by the Frisco Fighters. After a rough 0-3 start, the Gladiators are hoping to go on a run as they face four straight opponents with sub-.500 records. They defeated the Sugar Skulls in a nailbiter two weeks ago at Tucson, 57-52, and hope to sweep the season series with a win in this game. Gladiators are looking at the second of a four-game road trip. Ramone Atkins, who had never played indoor football a month ago, has settled in nicely as Duke City's quarterback. He is completing 62 percent of his passes for 739 yards with 16 touchdowns and a single interception, and has rushed for four scores. Though the Gladiators are typically more of a pass-oriented team, Devonte Jackson has gained 143 yards on the ground with three scores. Dello Davis is a standout receiver with 410 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Jared Elmore has 374 yards and nine scores. Each have caught 32 balls. Byron Cooper's 36 tackles and two sacks lead the defense. Jayson Serda and Dexter Reese have 29 and 27 tackles, respectively, and Jimmy Thomas adds 22 tackles and three sacks. Veteran Cody Barber handles the kicking duties for the Gladiators.
SUGAR SKULLS
Tucson's 10-point home win over the Northern Arizona Wranglers snapped a three-game losing streak. It also put the Sugar Skulls back in the early season playoff race, just a game behind the Wranglers for second place in the Western Conference. The Sugar Skulls score more points per game than any other team in the IFL at 54.4. Conversely, they allow more points per game than any other IFL team at 56.2. Closing that gap would go a long way in stringing together some wins. Daquan Neal has been effective in his first season with the Sugar Skulls. He comes in completing 69 percent of his throws for 770 yards and 17 touchdowns against one interception. He also has rushed for nine touchdowns. Mike Jones is a tough rusher who averages 35.2 yards per game to go along with 10 touchdowns. Arthur Jackson leads the receiving group with 24 grabs for 281 yards and eight touchdowns. Quinton Pedroza has 222 receiving yards and three scores, while Carrington Thompson, Sr. owns 209 yards though the air with five scores. Ronald Collins has recorded 16 tackles three sacks for the defense, while Rayshad Jackson adds 13 tackles and a pair of sacks and Maurice Jackson has an interception. Logan Justus is averaging 49 yards per kickoff.
This Week in the IFL
Fri., April 29 - Iowa Barnstormers (3-2) at Sioux Falls Storm (3-3), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Arizona Rattlers (5-0) at Frisco Fighters (5-1), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Green Bay Blizzard (2-4) at Quad City Steamwheelers (3-3), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Duke City Gladiators (2-4) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (2-3), 6:05 p.m.
Sun., May 1 - Vegas Knight Hawks (2-4) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-1), 10:05 a.m.
Sun., May 1 - San Diego Strike Force (1-4) at Bismarck Bucks (3-3), 1:05 p.m.
Sun., May 1 - Northern Arizona Wranglers (3-2) at Bay Area Panthers (1-5), 7:05 p.m.
*All times pacific
IFL Standings Heading Into Week 8
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2022 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2022 Franchise Index
SCtoC 2021 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Footprint Center; Phoenix, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center; San Jose, California
Bismarck Bucks - Bismarck Event Center; Bismarck, North Dakota
Duke City Gladiators - Rio Rancho Events Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Frisco Fighters - Comerica Center; Frisco, Texas
Green Bay Blizzard - Resch Center; Green Bay, Wisconsin
Iowa Barnstormers- Wells Fargo Arena; Des Moines, Iowa
Massachusetts Pirates - DCU Center; Worcester, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Taxslayer Center; Moline, Illinois
San Diego Strike Force - Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California
Sioux Falls Storm - Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona
Vegas Knight Hawks - Dollar Loan Center; Henderson, Nevada
IFL Team Geographical Map
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