Post by Nevadanut on Jul 19, 2023 17:37:37 GMT -8
Quarterfinals:
Quad City Steamwheelers at Frisco Fighters
What: The Steamwheelers open the playoffs with a trip to Frisco to battle the Fighters.
When: Saturday, July 22 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Comercia Center; Frisco, Texas.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel - Steamwheelers at Fighters.
2023 Head to Head: The teams did not play one another during the regular season.
Overall Head to Head: Fighters lead 3-0 (2-0 home, 1-0 away) - includes playoffs.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Steamwheelers finished the regular season 9-6 overall and 3-5 on the road. They earned the fourth position in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 56-35 road loss to the Tulsa Oilers on July 15. The Fighters finished the regular season 13-2 overall and 7-0 at home. They earned the first spot in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 51-35 road win over the Iowa Barnstormers on July 15.
Quad City Steamwheelers
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Steamwheelers quarterback E.J. Hilliard. (Photo by Jessica Gallagher/qconline.com)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Jerron McGaw (RB/WR)
2 - Mike Carrigan (WR)
3 - Giovanni Sanders (QB)
4 - Marques Hendrix (LB)
5 - Nate Sheets (LB)
6 - Darreon Jackson (DB/LB)
7 - Malik Duncan (DB)
8 - Jaylin Swan (DL)
9 - Jeremiah Holloman (WR)
10 - Samuele Hammond (DL)
12 - E.J. Hilliard (QB)
13 - Keyvan Rudd (WR)
14 - Chase Allbaugh (K)
18 - Shane Simpson (RB)
20 - Kendrick Gladney Jr. (DB)
21 - Romon Morris (DB)
24 - Vincent Shaw (DB)
57 - Johncarlo Valentin (OL)
64 - Vernon Sainvil (OL)
65 - Joe Krall (OL)
71 - Sterling Clark (OL)
81 - CJ Windham Jr. (WR)
99 - Tevita Mo'unga (DL)
N/A - Drell Greene (DB)
N/A - JayShawn Washington (DL)
Short Term IR
23 - Amos Johnson (RB)
68 - Hunter Nobbs (OL)
N/A - Chris Thomas II (DB)
Season Ending IR
11 - Krystapher Oakley (DL)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
RTR
3 - Tajik Bagley (DB)
19 - Londell Lee (WR)
88 - Naquez Pringle (DL)
N/A - John Brunner (WR)
N/A - Albert Green IV (DB)
N/A - Michael Johnson (DB)
Coaching Staff
Cory Ross - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Defensive 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/Special Teams
Ryan Michael - Director of Player Personnel/Offensive & Defensive Assistant
Justin Peters - Offensive Assistant
LEADERS
Passing - EJ Hilliard Jr. 183/307, 2203 yards, 47 TD, 10 int.
Rushing - EJ Hilliard Jr. 162 rush, 662 yards, 27 TD; Shane Simpson 52 rush, 359 yds, 9 TD.
Receiving - Keyvan Rudd 51 rec, 617 yds,14 TD; CJ Windham Jr. 27 rec, 379 yds, 11 TD; Mike Carrigan 24 rec, 369 yds, 11 TD.
Tackles - Darreon Jackson 70.5; Marquis Hendrix 60; Samuele Hammond 38; Jaylin Swan 35.5.
Sacks - Jaylin Swan 6.5.
Interceptions - Darreon Jackson 8; Kendricks Gladney Jr. 3.
Kickoff Average - Chase Allbaugh 48.5 yards.
BREAKDOWN
Quad City may be kicking itself a bit as it enters the playoffs. Multiple options were open to the Steamwheelers heading into week 18's season finale at the Tulsa Oilers, but the worst-case scenario is the one which unfolded. They were a win over the Oilers away from claiming the second seed and a home playoff game (along with the Massachusetts Pirates' loss to the Sioux Falls Storm). However, the Steamwheelers ended up on the short end of their outing and fell from third to fourth. They're looking for the upset, much in the same way as they upset the Fighters last season in the Eastern Conference Championship Game. Quarterback E.J. Hilliard is second in combined passing/rushing touchdowns with 74 and the receiving corps is as talented as they come. Darreon Jackson finished the season tied atop the league with eight interceptions. They score. 49.5 points per game (fifth in IFL) and allow 47.9 (10th).
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.
Frisco Fighters
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Fighters defensive back Kyle Meyers. (Photo courtesy Frisco Fighters)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - BJ Taufalele (LB)
1 - Jerminic Smith (WR)
2 - Shaq Bond (DB)
4 - Trent "TJ" Edwards (QB)
5 - Phazione McClurge (WR)
6 - Derrick Jones (DB)
8 - Kyle Meyers (DB)
9 - Charles Headen III (WR)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
12 - Lionell McConnell (WR)
13 - Kordell Jackson (DB)
15 - Jordan Jolly (WR)
17 - Rodney Allen (DB)
19 - Bryce Crawford (K)
22 - Martez Carter (RB)
24 - Royce See (LB)
33 - Naashon Hughes (DL)
50 - Netori Johnson (OL)
55 - Darius James (OL)
65 - Damien Love (OL)
69 - Leon Brown (OL)
70 - Noah Johnson (OL)
99 - John "J.D." Griggs (DL)
N/A - Craig Evans (DL)
N/A - Jordan Lane (QB)
N/A - Cedric Poole (DB)
Short Term IR
3 - Michael LoVett (DB)
10 - Cole Blackmon (WR)
57 - JR Hensley (OL)
Season Ending IR
0 - Willie Hibbler (LB)
10 - Spencer Tears (WR)
27 - Jimmy Smith (RB)
57 - Julian Rochester (DL)
77 - Zaycoven Henderson (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
Andre Coles - Interim Head Coach & Passing Game/Special Teams Coordinator
Brian Schmidt - Defensive 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 205/328, 2286 yds, 33 TD, 7 int.
Rushing - TJ Edwards 161 rush, 722, 42 TD; Martez Carter 100 rush, 472 yds, 7 TD.
Receiving - Jerminic Smith 75 rec, 853 yds, 12 TD; Phazione McClurge 39 rec, 499 yds, 9 TD; Jordan Jolly 31 rec, 362 yds, 5 TD.
Tackles - Kordell Jackson 57.5; Shaq Bond 48; Royce See 45; Charles Williams 36.5.
Sacks - Charles Williams 6; Royce See 2; BJ Taufalele 2.
Interceptions - Kordell Jackson 5; Shaq Bond 4.
Kickoff Average - Bryce Crawford 48.4 yards.
BREAKDOWN
Frisco has to be pleased with their regular season results. A 13-2 record with those two losses coming on the road at the hands of teams which made the playoffs. The losses also came over a span of three weeks. The Fighters have reeled off five straight wins over that span and look to enter the postseason on a high note. They've made the playoffs now in all three of their IFL seasons, but have yet to make it to the United Bowl/National Championship Game. This year could be different as the talent level seems a notch above that of previous seasons. TJ Edwards is a bona fide MVP candidate who can hurt opposing defenses on the ground or through the air. He's accounted for more touchdowns this season than any other player. Martez "Meatball" Carter averages 59 yards rushing per game and they have an 800-yard receiver in Jerminic Smith. They score 53.6 points per game (second in IFL) and allow 38.7 (first).
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.
This Week's Playoffs Schedule
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Sat., July 22 - #4 Quad City Steamwheelers (9-6) at #1 Frisco Fighters (13-2), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., July 22 - #3 Massachusetts Pirates (9-6) at #2 Sioux Falls Storm (9-6), 5:05 p.m.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Sat., July 22 - #4 Northern Arizona Wranglers (7-8) at #1 Arizona Rattlers (11-4), 6:05 p.m.
Sun., July 23 - #3 Tucson Sugar Skulls (9-6) at #2 Bay Area Panthers (10-5), 3:05 p.m.
Final Regular Season Standings
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 - Vibrant Arena at the MARK; 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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Quad City Steamwheelers at Frisco Fighters
What: The Steamwheelers open the playoffs with a trip to Frisco to battle the Fighters.
When: Saturday, July 22 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Comercia Center; Frisco, Texas.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel - Steamwheelers at Fighters.
2023 Head to Head: The teams did not play one another during the regular season.
Overall Head to Head: Fighters lead 3-0 (2-0 home, 1-0 away) - includes playoffs.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Steamwheelers finished the regular season 9-6 overall and 3-5 on the road. They earned the fourth position in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 56-35 road loss to the Tulsa Oilers on July 15. The Fighters finished the regular season 13-2 overall and 7-0 at home. They earned the first spot in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 51-35 road win over the Iowa Barnstormers on July 15.
Quad City Steamwheelers
Steamwheelers quarterback E.J. Hilliard. (Photo by Jessica Gallagher/qconline.com)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Jerron McGaw (RB/WR)
2 - Mike Carrigan (WR)
3 - Giovanni Sanders (QB)
4 - Marques Hendrix (LB)
5 - Nate Sheets (LB)
6 - Darreon Jackson (DB/LB)
7 - Malik Duncan (DB)
8 - Jaylin Swan (DL)
9 - Jeremiah Holloman (WR)
10 - Samuele Hammond (DL)
12 - E.J. Hilliard (QB)
13 - Keyvan Rudd (WR)
14 - Chase Allbaugh (K)
18 - Shane Simpson (RB)
20 - Kendrick Gladney Jr. (DB)
21 - Romon Morris (DB)
24 - Vincent Shaw (DB)
57 - Johncarlo Valentin (OL)
64 - Vernon Sainvil (OL)
65 - Joe Krall (OL)
71 - Sterling Clark (OL)
81 - CJ Windham Jr. (WR)
99 - Tevita Mo'unga (DL)
N/A - Drell Greene (DB)
N/A - JayShawn Washington (DL)
Short Term IR
23 - Amos Johnson (RB)
68 - Hunter Nobbs (OL)
N/A - Chris Thomas II (DB)
Season Ending IR
11 - Krystapher Oakley (DL)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
RTR
3 - Tajik Bagley (DB)
19 - Londell Lee (WR)
88 - Naquez Pringle (DL)
N/A - John Brunner (WR)
N/A - Albert Green IV (DB)
N/A - Michael Johnson (DB)
Coaching Staff
Cory Ross - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Defensive 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/Special Teams
Ryan Michael - Director of Player Personnel/Offensive & Defensive Assistant
Justin Peters - Offensive Assistant
LEADERS
Passing - EJ Hilliard Jr. 183/307, 2203 yards, 47 TD, 10 int.
Rushing - EJ Hilliard Jr. 162 rush, 662 yards, 27 TD; Shane Simpson 52 rush, 359 yds, 9 TD.
Receiving - Keyvan Rudd 51 rec, 617 yds,14 TD; CJ Windham Jr. 27 rec, 379 yds, 11 TD; Mike Carrigan 24 rec, 369 yds, 11 TD.
Tackles - Darreon Jackson 70.5; Marquis Hendrix 60; Samuele Hammond 38; Jaylin Swan 35.5.
Sacks - Jaylin Swan 6.5.
Interceptions - Darreon Jackson 8; Kendricks Gladney Jr. 3.
Kickoff Average - Chase Allbaugh 48.5 yards.
BREAKDOWN
Quad City may be kicking itself a bit as it enters the playoffs. Multiple options were open to the Steamwheelers heading into week 18's season finale at the Tulsa Oilers, but the worst-case scenario is the one which unfolded. They were a win over the Oilers away from claiming the second seed and a home playoff game (along with the Massachusetts Pirates' loss to the Sioux Falls Storm). However, the Steamwheelers ended up on the short end of their outing and fell from third to fourth. They're looking for the upset, much in the same way as they upset the Fighters last season in the Eastern Conference Championship Game. Quarterback E.J. Hilliard is second in combined passing/rushing touchdowns with 74 and the receiving corps is as talented as they come. Darreon Jackson finished the season tied atop the league with eight interceptions. They score. 49.5 points per game (fifth in IFL) and allow 47.9 (10th).
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.
Frisco Fighters
Fighters defensive back Kyle Meyers. (Photo courtesy Frisco Fighters)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - BJ Taufalele (LB)
1 - Jerminic Smith (WR)
2 - Shaq Bond (DB)
4 - Trent "TJ" Edwards (QB)
5 - Phazione McClurge (WR)
6 - Derrick Jones (DB)
8 - Kyle Meyers (DB)
9 - Charles Headen III (WR)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
12 - Lionell McConnell (WR)
13 - Kordell Jackson (DB)
15 - Jordan Jolly (WR)
17 - Rodney Allen (DB)
19 - Bryce Crawford (K)
22 - Martez Carter (RB)
24 - Royce See (LB)
33 - Naashon Hughes (DL)
50 - Netori Johnson (OL)
55 - Darius James (OL)
65 - Damien Love (OL)
69 - Leon Brown (OL)
70 - Noah Johnson (OL)
99 - John "J.D." Griggs (DL)
N/A - Craig Evans (DL)
N/A - Jordan Lane (QB)
N/A - Cedric Poole (DB)
Short Term IR
3 - Michael LoVett (DB)
10 - Cole Blackmon (WR)
57 - JR Hensley (OL)
Season Ending IR
0 - Willie Hibbler (LB)
10 - Spencer Tears (WR)
27 - Jimmy Smith (RB)
57 - Julian Rochester (DL)
77 - Zaycoven Henderson (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
Andre Coles - Interim Head Coach & Passing Game/Special Teams Coordinator
Brian Schmidt - Defensive 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 205/328, 2286 yds, 33 TD, 7 int.
Rushing - TJ Edwards 161 rush, 722, 42 TD; Martez Carter 100 rush, 472 yds, 7 TD.
Receiving - Jerminic Smith 75 rec, 853 yds, 12 TD; Phazione McClurge 39 rec, 499 yds, 9 TD; Jordan Jolly 31 rec, 362 yds, 5 TD.
Tackles - Kordell Jackson 57.5; Shaq Bond 48; Royce See 45; Charles Williams 36.5.
Sacks - Charles Williams 6; Royce See 2; BJ Taufalele 2.
Interceptions - Kordell Jackson 5; Shaq Bond 4.
Kickoff Average - Bryce Crawford 48.4 yards.
BREAKDOWN
Frisco has to be pleased with their regular season results. A 13-2 record with those two losses coming on the road at the hands of teams which made the playoffs. The losses also came over a span of three weeks. The Fighters have reeled off five straight wins over that span and look to enter the postseason on a high note. They've made the playoffs now in all three of their IFL seasons, but have yet to make it to the United Bowl/National Championship Game. This year could be different as the talent level seems a notch above that of previous seasons. TJ Edwards is a bona fide MVP candidate who can hurt opposing defenses on the ground or through the air. He's accounted for more touchdowns this season than any other player. Martez "Meatball" Carter averages 59 yards rushing per game and they have an 800-yard receiver in Jerminic Smith. They score 53.6 points per game (second in IFL) and allow 38.7 (first).
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.
This Week's Playoffs Schedule
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Sat., July 22 - #4 Quad City Steamwheelers (9-6) at #1 Frisco Fighters (13-2), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., July 22 - #3 Massachusetts Pirates (9-6) at #2 Sioux Falls Storm (9-6), 5:05 p.m.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Sat., July 22 - #4 Northern Arizona Wranglers (7-8) at #1 Arizona Rattlers (11-4), 6:05 p.m.
Sun., July 23 - #3 Tucson Sugar Skulls (9-6) at #2 Bay Area Panthers (10-5), 3:05 p.m.
Final Regular Season Standings
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 - Vibrant Arena at the MARK; 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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