Post by Nevadanut on Mar 14, 2023 21:33:27 GMT -8
Arizona Rattlers at Quad City Steamwheelers
What: The Rattlers visit the Quad Cities to open the 2023 IFL season.
When: Friday, March 17 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: TaxSlayer Center; Moline, Illinois.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2022 Head to Head: This is the only meeting between the teams this season.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between the teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Rattlers finished the 2022 season with a 13-3 overall record and earned the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs. They defeated the Duke City Gladiators in the first round, 53-14, but fell in the semifinals to the eventual champion Northern Arizona Wranglers, 52-51. The Steamwheelers finished the 2022 season 9-7 overall and earned the third seed of the Eastern Conference. They defeated the Massachusetts Pirates in overtime the first round, 39-38, and topped the Frisco Fighters in the conference semifinals, 48-41. The Steamwheelers lost to the Wranglers in the IFL National Championship Game, 47-45.
Arizona Rattlers
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Rattlers QB Drew Powell. (Photo Photo by Richard Obert/Arizona Republic)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Drew Powell (QB)
2 - Jamal Miles (RB/WR)
4 - Isiah Scott (WR)
5 - Amonte Phillips (WR)
6 - Jager Gardner (RB)
7 - Isaiah Huston (WR)
8 - Davontae Merriweather (DB)
9 - Isiah Scott (RB)
11 - Jorge Reyna (QB)
13 - Braxton Haley (WR)
15 - Dillion Winfrey (DB/WR)
16 - Devin Washington (DB)
19 - Craig Peterson (K)
20 - Simeon Gatling (DB)
21 - J'Ravien Anderson Sr. (DB)
29 - Jacobi Taylor (DB)
45 - Tristan Vance (LB)
58 - Jay Williams (OL)
62 - Brandon Smith (OL)
70 - JJ Colimon (OL)
79 - Cole Carter (OL)
90 - Seyvon Lowry (DL)
91 - Justin Thomas (DL)
93 - Ulric Jones (DL)
94 - Arthur Randall (DL)
95 - Chris Terrell (DL)
Short Term IR
23 - Morian Walker Jr. (RB)
39 - Saleem Brightwell (LB)
65 - Evan Surgeon (OL)
N/A - Jazeric Peterson (WR)
Season Ending IR
N/A - Rashad Brandon (DL)
N/A - Javon Runnels (WR)
XFL - Exempt
77 - Eric Magwood (OL) - St. Louis Battlehawks
Transfer
3 - Shannon Brooks (RB) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
79 - Kenny Thomas Jr. (OL) - BC Lions (CFL)
RTR
N/A - Michael "Mike" Alvarez (DB) -- Sioux Falls '22 FA
N/A - Eishaun Funnye (DL)
N/A - Hunter Kelly (OL)
N/A - Maisen Knight (OL)
N/A - Peytton Pickett (RB)
N/A - Kaseem Smith (DB)
N/A - Travonte Valentine (DL)
Coaching Staff
Kevin Guy - Head Coach
Jeff Jarnigan - Defensive Line/Special Teams Coach
Siaha Burley - Assistant Head Coach
Maurice Brown - Strength & Conditioning Coach and Team Operations
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.
Quad City Steamwheelers
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Steamwheelers WR Keyvan Rudd. (Photo by Nikos Frazier)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Jerron McGaw (RB/WR)
2 - Mike Carrigan (WR)
3 - Damion May (QB)
5 - Nate Sheets (LB)
6 - Darreon Jackson (DB/LB)
7 - Malik Duncan (DB)
8 - Jaylin Swan (DL)
9 - Jadarius Byrd (DB)
10 - Samuele Hammond (DL)
11 - Krystapher Oakley (DL)
12 - E.J. Hilliard (QB)
13 - Keyvan Rudd (WR)
14 - Chase Allbaugh (K)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
19 - Londell Lee (WR)
20 - Kendrick Gladney Jr. (DB)
22 - Joseph Freeland (DB)
24 - Amos Johnson (RB)
64 - Vernon Sainvil (OL)
65 - Joe Krall (OL)
68 - Hunter Nobbs (OL)
71 - Sterling Clark (OL)
81 - CJ Windham Jr. (WR)
88 - Naquez Pringle (DL)
99 - Tevita Mo'unga (DL)
Short Term IR
17 - John Williams (WR)
RTR
3 - Tajik Bagley (DB)
N/A - John Brunner (WR) -- Bismarck '22 FA
N/A - Albert Green IV (DB)
N/A - Michael Johnson (DB)
Coaching Staff
Cory Ross - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Nigel Stephens - WRs Coach/Special Teams/Director of Player Relations
Wes Baskovic - Defensive Line Coach/Special Teams
Darrick Reaves - Offensive Line Coach/Special Teams
Thurgood Brooks - Defensive Backs Coach/Special Teams
Chris McIntosh - Quality Control Coaching Assistant
Ryan Michael - Director of Player Personnel/Offensive & Defensive Assistant
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
RATTLERS
Every since entering the IFL in 2017, Arizona has proved itself to be a perennial championship contender. This season is unlikely to be any different. Head coach Kevin Guy's group returns several core pieces from their 2022 squad. Namely, IFL MVP Drew Powell returns at quarterback looking to get the Rattlers back to the the championship game (formerly known as the United Bowl). Another key specialist returning is Jamal Miles, who is a dual-threat as both a rusher and a receiver who can torch opponents in multiple ways, and receiver Braxton Haley is likely to be a top target in the passing game. Brandon Smith returns to anchor the offensive line. On the defensive side, defensive backs Dillon Winfrey and Davontae Merriweather are the key returners, while the team traded for lineman Ulric Jones from the Northern Arizona Wranglers. They also signed free agent veteran kicker Craig Peterson.
STEAMWHEELERS
Quad City came just a deuce away from completing a comeback to send last year's IFL National Championship Game into overtime. As they fell a tad short last season, they have a core group coming back. E.J. Hilliard once again takes the reigns as quarterback and will have some familiar faces around him Stalwart Keyvan Rudd is a nightmare for opposing defensive backs, while Isaiah Grice and Londell Lee will get some catches. Former Rattler Jarrod Harrington is a playmaker who was signed out of free agency. Hunter Nobbs, Vernon Sainvil and Sterling Clark will shore up the offensive line. The defense has some solid returnees as well Lineman/linebacker Darreon Jackson is one of the top defenders in the league. Lineman Jaylin Swan and defensive back Malik Duncan will be players to watch both in this game and during the season. Former Bismarck Buck Chase Allbaugh will take on the kicking duties.
IFL Week 1 Schedule
Fri., March 17 - Arizona Rattlers at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
Sun., March 19 - Frisco Fighters at Green Bay Blizzard, 1:05 p.m.
Bye: Bay Area Panthers, Duke City Gladiators, Iowa Barnstormers, Massachusetts Pirates, Northern Arizona Wranglers, San Diego Strike Force, Sioux Falls Storm, Tucson Sugar Skulls, Tulsa Oilers, Vegas Knight Hawks
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2023 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2023 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League Rules
SCtoC 2022 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League 2022 Players of the Week
Indoor Football League 2022 Hall of Fame Class
Indoor Football League 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
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
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
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
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Footprint Center; Phoenix, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center at San Jose; San Jose, California
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 Center; 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
Tulsa Oilers - BOK Center; Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vegas Knight Hawks - Dollar Loan Center; Henderson, Nevada
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What: The Rattlers visit the Quad Cities to open the 2023 IFL season.
When: Friday, March 17 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: TaxSlayer Center; Moline, Illinois.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2022 Head to Head: This is the only meeting between the teams this season.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between the teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Rattlers finished the 2022 season with a 13-3 overall record and earned the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs. They defeated the Duke City Gladiators in the first round, 53-14, but fell in the semifinals to the eventual champion Northern Arizona Wranglers, 52-51. The Steamwheelers finished the 2022 season 9-7 overall and earned the third seed of the Eastern Conference. They defeated the Massachusetts Pirates in overtime the first round, 39-38, and topped the Frisco Fighters in the conference semifinals, 48-41. The Steamwheelers lost to the Wranglers in the IFL National Championship Game, 47-45.
Arizona Rattlers
Rattlers QB Drew Powell. (Photo Photo by Richard Obert/Arizona Republic)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Drew Powell (QB)
2 - Jamal Miles (RB/WR)
4 - Isiah Scott (WR)
5 - Amonte Phillips (WR)
6 - Jager Gardner (RB)
7 - Isaiah Huston (WR)
8 - Davontae Merriweather (DB)
9 - Isiah Scott (RB)
11 - Jorge Reyna (QB)
13 - Braxton Haley (WR)
15 - Dillion Winfrey (DB/WR)
16 - Devin Washington (DB)
19 - Craig Peterson (K)
20 - Simeon Gatling (DB)
21 - J'Ravien Anderson Sr. (DB)
29 - Jacobi Taylor (DB)
45 - Tristan Vance (LB)
58 - Jay Williams (OL)
62 - Brandon Smith (OL)
70 - JJ Colimon (OL)
79 - Cole Carter (OL)
90 - Seyvon Lowry (DL)
91 - Justin Thomas (DL)
93 - Ulric Jones (DL)
94 - Arthur Randall (DL)
95 - Chris Terrell (DL)
Short Term IR
23 - Morian Walker Jr. (RB)
39 - Saleem Brightwell (LB)
65 - Evan Surgeon (OL)
N/A - Jazeric Peterson (WR)
Season Ending IR
N/A - Rashad Brandon (DL)
N/A - Javon Runnels (WR)
XFL - Exempt
77 - Eric Magwood (OL) - St. Louis Battlehawks
Transfer
3 - Shannon Brooks (RB) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
79 - Kenny Thomas Jr. (OL) - BC Lions (CFL)
RTR
N/A - Michael "Mike" Alvarez (DB) -- Sioux Falls '22 FA
N/A - Eishaun Funnye (DL)
N/A - Hunter Kelly (OL)
N/A - Maisen Knight (OL)
N/A - Peytton Pickett (RB)
N/A - Kaseem Smith (DB)
N/A - Travonte Valentine (DL)
Coaching Staff
Kevin Guy - Head Coach
Jeff Jarnigan - Defensive Line/Special Teams Coach
Siaha Burley - Assistant Head Coach
Maurice Brown - Strength & Conditioning Coach and Team Operations
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.
Quad City Steamwheelers
Steamwheelers WR Keyvan Rudd. (Photo by Nikos Frazier)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Jerron McGaw (RB/WR)
2 - Mike Carrigan (WR)
3 - Damion May (QB)
5 - Nate Sheets (LB)
6 - Darreon Jackson (DB/LB)
7 - Malik Duncan (DB)
8 - Jaylin Swan (DL)
9 - Jadarius Byrd (DB)
10 - Samuele Hammond (DL)
11 - Krystapher Oakley (DL)
12 - E.J. Hilliard (QB)
13 - Keyvan Rudd (WR)
14 - Chase Allbaugh (K)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
19 - Londell Lee (WR)
20 - Kendrick Gladney Jr. (DB)
22 - Joseph Freeland (DB)
24 - Amos Johnson (RB)
64 - Vernon Sainvil (OL)
65 - Joe Krall (OL)
68 - Hunter Nobbs (OL)
71 - Sterling Clark (OL)
81 - CJ Windham Jr. (WR)
88 - Naquez Pringle (DL)
99 - Tevita Mo'unga (DL)
Short Term IR
17 - John Williams (WR)
RTR
3 - Tajik Bagley (DB)
N/A - John Brunner (WR) -- Bismarck '22 FA
N/A - Albert Green IV (DB)
N/A - Michael Johnson (DB)
Coaching Staff
Cory Ross - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Nigel Stephens - WRs Coach/Special Teams/Director of Player Relations
Wes Baskovic - Defensive Line Coach/Special Teams
Darrick Reaves - Offensive Line Coach/Special Teams
Thurgood Brooks - Defensive Backs Coach/Special Teams
Chris McIntosh - Quality Control Coaching Assistant
Ryan Michael - Director of Player Personnel/Offensive & Defensive Assistant
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
RATTLERS
Every since entering the IFL in 2017, Arizona has proved itself to be a perennial championship contender. This season is unlikely to be any different. Head coach Kevin Guy's group returns several core pieces from their 2022 squad. Namely, IFL MVP Drew Powell returns at quarterback looking to get the Rattlers back to the the championship game (formerly known as the United Bowl). Another key specialist returning is Jamal Miles, who is a dual-threat as both a rusher and a receiver who can torch opponents in multiple ways, and receiver Braxton Haley is likely to be a top target in the passing game. Brandon Smith returns to anchor the offensive line. On the defensive side, defensive backs Dillon Winfrey and Davontae Merriweather are the key returners, while the team traded for lineman Ulric Jones from the Northern Arizona Wranglers. They also signed free agent veteran kicker Craig Peterson.
STEAMWHEELERS
Quad City came just a deuce away from completing a comeback to send last year's IFL National Championship Game into overtime. As they fell a tad short last season, they have a core group coming back. E.J. Hilliard once again takes the reigns as quarterback and will have some familiar faces around him Stalwart Keyvan Rudd is a nightmare for opposing defensive backs, while Isaiah Grice and Londell Lee will get some catches. Former Rattler Jarrod Harrington is a playmaker who was signed out of free agency. Hunter Nobbs, Vernon Sainvil and Sterling Clark will shore up the offensive line. The defense has some solid returnees as well Lineman/linebacker Darreon Jackson is one of the top defenders in the league. Lineman Jaylin Swan and defensive back Malik Duncan will be players to watch both in this game and during the season. Former Bismarck Buck Chase Allbaugh will take on the kicking duties.
IFL Week 1 Schedule
Fri., March 17 - Arizona Rattlers at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
Sun., March 19 - Frisco Fighters at Green Bay Blizzard, 1:05 p.m.
Bye: Bay Area Panthers, Duke City Gladiators, Iowa Barnstormers, Massachusetts Pirates, Northern Arizona Wranglers, San Diego Strike Force, Sioux Falls Storm, Tucson Sugar Skulls, Tulsa Oilers, Vegas Knight Hawks
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2023 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2023 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League Rules
SCtoC 2022 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League 2022 Players of the Week
Indoor Football League 2022 Hall of Fame Class
Indoor Football League 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
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
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
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
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Footprint Center; Phoenix, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center at San Jose; San Jose, California
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 Center; 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
Tulsa Oilers - BOK Center; Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vegas Knight Hawks - Dollar Loan Center; Henderson, Nevada
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