Post by Nevadanut on Jun 7, 2023 16:50:13 GMT -8
Frisco Fighters at Sioux Falls Storm
What: The Fighters soar into South Dakota to try and tame the Storm.
When: Saturday, June 10 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Denny Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: July 1 - Storm at Fighters.
Overall Head to Head: Fighters lead 3-0 (2-0 home, 1-0 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Fighters are 8-2 overall and 3-2 at home. They are coming off a 72-58 road loss to the Massachusetts Pirates on June 3. The Storm are 5-4 overall and 3-1 at home. They are coming off a 77-26 Road win over the Iowa Barnstormers on May 26.
Frisco Fighters
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Fighters DL Zacoven Henderson. (Photo via IFL)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - BJ Taufalele (LB)
1 - Jerminic Smith (WR)
2 - Shaq Bond (DB)
3 - Michael LoVett (DB)
4 - Trent "TJ" Edwards (QB)
6 - Derrick Jones (DB)
8 - Kyle Meyers (DB)
9 - Charles Headen III (WR)
10 - Cole Blackmon (WR)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
12 - Lionell McConnell (WR)
13 - Kordell Jackson (DB)
15 - Jordan Jolly (WR)
19 - Bryce Crawford (K)
22 - Martez Carter (RB)
24 - Royce See (LB)
33 - Naashon Hughes (DL)
50 - Netori Johnson (OL)
55 - Darius James (OL)
57 - JR Hensley (OL)
69 - Leon Brown (OL)
70 - Noah Johnson (OL)
77 - Zaycoven Henderson (DL)
99 - John "J.D." Griggs (DL)
N/A - Damian Love (OL)
N/A - Cedric Poole (DB)
Short Term IR
5 - Phazione McClurge (WR)
27 - Jimmy Smith (RB)
Season Ending IR
0 - Willie Hibbler (LB)
10 - Spencer Tears (WR)
57 - Julian Rochester (DL)
N/A - Mackenzie Balanganayi (DL)
N/A - Rameses Owens (RB)
N/A - Elisha Peat (WR)
RTR
95 - Faleaoga Russell (OL/DL)
N/A - Dyvonne Inyang (DB)
N/A - Cedarius Rookard (DB)
Suspension
N/A - Dreko Statham (DB)
N/A - Brandon Thorpe (OL)
Coaching Staff
Billy Back - Head Coach
Brian Schmidt - Defensive Coordinator
Andre Coles - Passing Game/Special Teams Coordinator
Snoop Blackmon - Defensive Backs Coach
Bill Serna - Offensive Assistant
Mitch Browning - Offensive Line Coach
Jordan Mosley - Assistant Offensive line/Special Teams Coach
Malcolm Goines - Defensive Line Coach
Joey Barnard - Assistant Director of Football Operations
LEADERS
Passing - TJ Edwards 137/224, 1504 yds; 20 TD, 3 int.
Rushing - TJ Edwards 121 rush, 602 yds, 33 TD; Martez Carter 38 rush, 19 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving - Jerminic Smith 48 rec, 562 yds, 9 TD; Phazione McClurge 30 rec, 353 yds, TD; Jordan Jolly 14 rec, 193 yds, TD.
Tackles - Kordell Jackson 37; Shaq Bond 36; Michael LoVett 35; Royce See 27.
Sacks - Charles Williams 3.5; Royce See 1.5.
Interceptions - Michael LoVett 6; Royce See 3.
Kickoff Average - Bryce Crawford 49.6.
BREAKDOWN
After winning seven straight to start the season, Frisco has dropped two of their last three. Over the last two weeks, the team has allowed 46.5 points in the first halves alone. Add the Fighters' May 20 loss to the Bay Area Panthers and that's 43.3 first half points per game they've given up over the past three weeks. Getting out to a quick start on defense will be a key as they hope to get back on the winning track. This is the first of four straight against playoff-situated teams and could be a test for the Fighters heading into the stretch run of the season, which ends with a trip to Iowa to face the Barnstormers. Wins in these four games would all but solidify their position as the top seed in the postseason. They score 56.3 points per game (first in IFL) and allow 41.3 (fourth).
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. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Sioux Falls Storm
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Storm DL Isiah Blackmon. (Photo courtesy Sioux Falls Storm)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Seth Collins (QB)
2 - Undraez Lilly (LB)
3 - Byron Edwards (DB)
4 - Clifton Duck (DB)
6 - Donnie Corley Jr. (WR)
8 - Lorenzo Brown, Jr. (QB)
11 - Nick Gauna (K)
12 - LaRonji Vason-McCoy (DB)
16 - Isiah Blackmon (DL)
18 - Jalen James (LB)
19 - Draysean Hudson (WR)
20 - Eugene Ford (DB)
24 - Antwan Hadley (DB)
41 - Xavier Jackson (RB)
44 - James Brown (LB)
65 - Lawrence Martin IV (OL)
69 - Nicholas Roos (OL)
70 - Josh Poe (OL)
73 - Jacob Ogelsby (OL)
80 - Dwight Blakely (WR)
81 - Cole Thurness (WR)
90 - Chima Dunga (DL)
95 - Jaylen Abdul Karim (DL)
99 - Daryle Banfield (DL)
N/A - Luke Dunsmoor (DL)
Short Term IR
22 - Bryson Denley (RB)
78 - Lawrence Edwards (OL)
Season Ending IR
23 - Tayvon Ruley (RB)
88 - Jaetavian Toles (WR)
XFL - Exempt
44 - Warren Thomas (DL) - Houston Roughnecks
Transfer
26 - Nathaniel "Nate" Chavious (RB) - BC Lions (CFL)
RTR
1 - Tony Tate (WR/RB)
N/A - De'John Rogers (DB)
N/A - Taye Vereen (DL)
Coaching Staff
Kurtiss Riggs - Head Coach & General Manager
Andre Fields - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Peyton Riggs - Offensive Coordinator
Cory Johnsen - Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator
Kristian Porter - Running Backs Coach
Mark Blackburn - Linebackers Coach
Nick Pappas - Offensive Line Coach
Grant Thayer - Equipment Manager
Paul Keizer - Offensive Line/Strength & Conditioning
LEADERS
Passing - Lorenzo Brown Jr. 96/162, 1184 yds, 23 TD, 7 TD.
Rushing - Lorenzo Brown Jr. 100 rush, 315 yds, 15 TD; Xavier Jackson 40 rush, 213 yds, 8 TD.
Receiving - Donnie Corley Jr. 34 rec, 507 yds, 14 TD; Cole Thurness 21 rec, 317 yds, 6 TD; Draysean Hudson 11 rec, 147 yds, 3 TD.
Tackles - LaRonji Vason-McCoy 48.5; James Brown 47.5; Clifton Duck 46.5; Eugene Ford 30.
Sacks - Undraez Lilly 3.5; Jaylen Abdul-Karim 3.
Interceptions - Eugene Ford 6; Antwan Hadley 2.
Kickoff Average - Nick Gauna 45.3.
BREAKDOWN
Sioux Falls is situated to make the playoffs after missing them for the first time in the tenure of the current IFL. The Storm, however, cannot experience any slip ups as their rival Green Bay Blizzard are nipping at their heels. At this point, it appears the two teams are in a battle for the fourth and final playoff spot. Two of their last five games come against these Fighters, so taking care of this one at home could be vital to keeping the Blizzard at bay. The Storm and Blizzard play on June 23. If they can come out fast this week, they could put the Fighters on their heels and cause some chaos in the conference playoff race. The Storm are coming off their last bye of the season. They score 49.3 (first in IFL) and allow 40.4 (third).
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. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
IFL Standings Heading Into This Week
This Week's Schedule
Fri., June 9 - Quad City Steamwheelers at Green Bay Blizzard, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., June 10 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Massachusetts Pirates, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., June 10 - Frisco Fighters at Sioux Falls Storm, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., June 10 - Iowa Barnstormers at Tulsa Oilers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., June 10 - Duke City Gladiators at Tucson Sugar Skulls, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., June 11 - Northern Arizona Wranglers at San Diego Strike Force, 3:05 p.m.
Sun., June 11 - Bay Area Panthers at Arizona Rattlers, 3:05 p.m.
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2023 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2023 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2023 Players of the Week
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 2022 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 Fighters soar into South Dakota to try and tame the Storm.
When: Saturday, June 10 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Denny Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: July 1 - Storm at Fighters.
Overall Head to Head: Fighters lead 3-0 (2-0 home, 1-0 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Fighters are 8-2 overall and 3-2 at home. They are coming off a 72-58 road loss to the Massachusetts Pirates on June 3. The Storm are 5-4 overall and 3-1 at home. They are coming off a 77-26 Road win over the Iowa Barnstormers on May 26.
Frisco Fighters
Fighters DL Zacoven Henderson. (Photo via IFL)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - BJ Taufalele (LB)
1 - Jerminic Smith (WR)
2 - Shaq Bond (DB)
3 - Michael LoVett (DB)
4 - Trent "TJ" Edwards (QB)
6 - Derrick Jones (DB)
8 - Kyle Meyers (DB)
9 - Charles Headen III (WR)
10 - Cole Blackmon (WR)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
12 - Lionell McConnell (WR)
13 - Kordell Jackson (DB)
15 - Jordan Jolly (WR)
19 - Bryce Crawford (K)
22 - Martez Carter (RB)
24 - Royce See (LB)
33 - Naashon Hughes (DL)
50 - Netori Johnson (OL)
55 - Darius James (OL)
57 - JR Hensley (OL)
69 - Leon Brown (OL)
70 - Noah Johnson (OL)
77 - Zaycoven Henderson (DL)
99 - John "J.D." Griggs (DL)
N/A - Damian Love (OL)
N/A - Cedric Poole (DB)
Short Term IR
5 - Phazione McClurge (WR)
27 - Jimmy Smith (RB)
Season Ending IR
0 - Willie Hibbler (LB)
10 - Spencer Tears (WR)
57 - Julian Rochester (DL)
N/A - Mackenzie Balanganayi (DL)
N/A - Rameses Owens (RB)
N/A - Elisha Peat (WR)
RTR
95 - Faleaoga Russell (OL/DL)
N/A - Dyvonne Inyang (DB)
N/A - Cedarius Rookard (DB)
Suspension
N/A - Dreko Statham (DB)
N/A - Brandon Thorpe (OL)
Coaching Staff
Billy Back - Head Coach
Brian Schmidt - Defensive Coordinator
Andre Coles - Passing Game/Special Teams Coordinator
Snoop Blackmon - Defensive Backs Coach
Bill Serna - Offensive Assistant
Mitch Browning - Offensive Line Coach
Jordan Mosley - Assistant Offensive line/Special Teams Coach
Malcolm Goines - Defensive Line Coach
Joey Barnard - Assistant Director of Football Operations
LEADERS
Passing - TJ Edwards 137/224, 1504 yds; 20 TD, 3 int.
Rushing - TJ Edwards 121 rush, 602 yds, 33 TD; Martez Carter 38 rush, 19 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving - Jerminic Smith 48 rec, 562 yds, 9 TD; Phazione McClurge 30 rec, 353 yds, TD; Jordan Jolly 14 rec, 193 yds, TD.
Tackles - Kordell Jackson 37; Shaq Bond 36; Michael LoVett 35; Royce See 27.
Sacks - Charles Williams 3.5; Royce See 1.5.
Interceptions - Michael LoVett 6; Royce See 3.
Kickoff Average - Bryce Crawford 49.6.
BREAKDOWN
After winning seven straight to start the season, Frisco has dropped two of their last three. Over the last two weeks, the team has allowed 46.5 points in the first halves alone. Add the Fighters' May 20 loss to the Bay Area Panthers and that's 43.3 first half points per game they've given up over the past three weeks. Getting out to a quick start on defense will be a key as they hope to get back on the winning track. This is the first of four straight against playoff-situated teams and could be a test for the Fighters heading into the stretch run of the season, which ends with a trip to Iowa to face the Barnstormers. Wins in these four games would all but solidify their position as the top seed in the postseason. They score 56.3 points per game (first in IFL) and allow 41.3 (fourth).
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. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Sioux Falls Storm
Storm DL Isiah Blackmon. (Photo courtesy Sioux Falls Storm)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Seth Collins (QB)
2 - Undraez Lilly (LB)
3 - Byron Edwards (DB)
4 - Clifton Duck (DB)
6 - Donnie Corley Jr. (WR)
8 - Lorenzo Brown, Jr. (QB)
11 - Nick Gauna (K)
12 - LaRonji Vason-McCoy (DB)
16 - Isiah Blackmon (DL)
18 - Jalen James (LB)
19 - Draysean Hudson (WR)
20 - Eugene Ford (DB)
24 - Antwan Hadley (DB)
41 - Xavier Jackson (RB)
44 - James Brown (LB)
65 - Lawrence Martin IV (OL)
69 - Nicholas Roos (OL)
70 - Josh Poe (OL)
73 - Jacob Ogelsby (OL)
80 - Dwight Blakely (WR)
81 - Cole Thurness (WR)
90 - Chima Dunga (DL)
95 - Jaylen Abdul Karim (DL)
99 - Daryle Banfield (DL)
N/A - Luke Dunsmoor (DL)
Short Term IR
22 - Bryson Denley (RB)
78 - Lawrence Edwards (OL)
Season Ending IR
23 - Tayvon Ruley (RB)
88 - Jaetavian Toles (WR)
XFL - Exempt
44 - Warren Thomas (DL) - Houston Roughnecks
Transfer
26 - Nathaniel "Nate" Chavious (RB) - BC Lions (CFL)
RTR
1 - Tony Tate (WR/RB)
N/A - De'John Rogers (DB)
N/A - Taye Vereen (DL)
Coaching Staff
Kurtiss Riggs - Head Coach & General Manager
Andre Fields - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Peyton Riggs - Offensive Coordinator
Cory Johnsen - Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator
Kristian Porter - Running Backs Coach
Mark Blackburn - Linebackers Coach
Nick Pappas - Offensive Line Coach
Grant Thayer - Equipment Manager
Paul Keizer - Offensive Line/Strength & Conditioning
LEADERS
Passing - Lorenzo Brown Jr. 96/162, 1184 yds, 23 TD, 7 TD.
Rushing - Lorenzo Brown Jr. 100 rush, 315 yds, 15 TD; Xavier Jackson 40 rush, 213 yds, 8 TD.
Receiving - Donnie Corley Jr. 34 rec, 507 yds, 14 TD; Cole Thurness 21 rec, 317 yds, 6 TD; Draysean Hudson 11 rec, 147 yds, 3 TD.
Tackles - LaRonji Vason-McCoy 48.5; James Brown 47.5; Clifton Duck 46.5; Eugene Ford 30.
Sacks - Undraez Lilly 3.5; Jaylen Abdul-Karim 3.
Interceptions - Eugene Ford 6; Antwan Hadley 2.
Kickoff Average - Nick Gauna 45.3.
BREAKDOWN
Sioux Falls is situated to make the playoffs after missing them for the first time in the tenure of the current IFL. The Storm, however, cannot experience any slip ups as their rival Green Bay Blizzard are nipping at their heels. At this point, it appears the two teams are in a battle for the fourth and final playoff spot. Two of their last five games come against these Fighters, so taking care of this one at home could be vital to keeping the Blizzard at bay. The Storm and Blizzard play on June 23. If they can come out fast this week, they could put the Fighters on their heels and cause some chaos in the conference playoff race. The Storm are coming off their last bye of the season. They score 49.3 (first in IFL) and allow 40.4 (third).
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. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
IFL Standings Heading Into This Week
This Week's Schedule
Fri., June 9 - Quad City Steamwheelers at Green Bay Blizzard, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., June 10 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Massachusetts Pirates, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., June 10 - Frisco Fighters at Sioux Falls Storm, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., June 10 - Iowa Barnstormers at Tulsa Oilers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., June 10 - Duke City Gladiators at Tucson Sugar Skulls, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., June 11 - Northern Arizona Wranglers at San Diego Strike Force, 3:05 p.m.
Sun., June 11 - Bay Area Panthers at Arizona Rattlers, 3:05 p.m.
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2023 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2023 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2023 Players of the Week
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 2022 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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