Post by Nevadanut on Jul 25, 2023 18:32:20 GMT -8
Eastern Conference Championship:
Sioux Falls Storm at Frisco Fighters
What: A ticket to the IFL National Championship Game is on the line as the Storm take on the Fighters.
When: Saturday, July 29 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Comercia Center; Frisco, Texas.
Video Stream: IFL Official YouTube Channel - Storm at Fighters.
2023 Head to Head: June 10 - Fighters 54, Storm (H) 51. July 1 - Fighters (H) 56, Storm 15.
Overall Head to Head: Fighters lead 5-0 (3-0 home, 2-0 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Storm finished the regular season 9-6 overall, 4-4 on the road and 9-5 in conference play. They finished as the second seed in the conference. They are coming off a 42-39 home win over the Massachusetts Pirates in the first round on July 22. The Fighters finished the regular season 13-2 overall, 7-0 at home and 7-1 in conference play. They earned the first seed in the conference. They are coming off a 57-29 home win over the Quad City Steamwheelers in the first round on July 22.
Sioux Falls Storm
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Storm running back Xavier Jackson. (Photo by Josh Jurgens)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Undraez Lilly (LB)
3 - Byron Edwards (DB)
4 - Clifton Duck (DB)
6 - Donnie Corley Jr. (WR)
8 - Lorenzo Brown, Jr. (QB)
11 - Austin Neufeld (K)
12 - LaRonji Vason-McCoy (DB)
13 - Caden Walters (QB)
16 - Isiah Blackmon (DL)
18 - Jalen James (LB)
19 - Draysean Hudson (WR)
20 - Eugene Ford (DB)
20 - Dreko Statham (DB)
41 - Xavier Jackson (RB)
44 - James Brown (LB)
65 - Lawrence Martin IV (OL)
69 - Nicholas Roos (OL)
73 - Jacob Ogelsby (OL)
78 - Lawrence Edwards (OL)
81 - Cole Thurness (WR)
88 - Brandon Sheperd (WR)
90 - VJ Malo (DL)
92 - Logan Swanson (DL)
95 - Jaylon Abdul Karim (DL)
99 - Daryle Banfield (DL)
Short Term IR
1 - Seth Collins (QB)
11 - Nick Gauna (K)
22 - Bryson Denley (RB)
70 - Josh Poe (OL)
80 - Dwight Blakely (WR)
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
REGULAR SEASON LEADERS
Passing - Lorenzo Brown Jr. 154/270, 1904 yds, 38 TD, 9 int.
Rushing - Lorenzo Brown Jr. 169 rush, 536 yds, 26 TD; Xavier Jackson 77 rush, 294 yds, 13 TD.
Receiving - Donnie Corley Jr. 51 rec, 737 yds, 20 TD; Cole Thurness 31 rec, 426 yds, 6 TD; Draysean Hudson 25 rec, 359 yds, 8 TD.
Tackles - James Brown 85.5; LaRonji Vason-McCoy 81.5; Clifton Duck 72.5; Byson Edwards 52.
Sacks - Undraez Lilly 4.5; Jaylon Abdul-Karim 3.
Interceptions - Eugene Ford 7; Clifton Duck 4; Byron Edwards 4.
Kickoff Average - Austin Neufeld 47.3.
BREAKDOWN
Sioux Falls engineered a fourth quarter rally against the Massachusetts Pirates for the second time in as many weeks to earn this trip to the Eastern Conference Championship Game. This is quite possibly the final game in the tenure of head coach Kurtiss Riggs, who has announced his retirement after the season concludes. If the Storm can pull off the upset, Riggs will coach for a championship in his final game. They have won five of their last six games, including last week's thrilling come-from-behind win over the Pirates. Lorenzo Brown, Jr. has looked exceptional at the quarterback position and Xavier Jackson is back form injury at running back. They are strong on a defense led by LaRonji Vason-McCoy and James brown, who were second and third in tackles, respectively. They score 46.8 points per game and allow 43.3 through last weekend's quarterfinals.
QUARTERFINAL RESULTS
The Storm scored the final 21 points of regulation in just over 10 minutes to complete the rally in their first round contest against the Pirates. Brown tossed three touchdowns over that span - to Cole Thurness, Donnie Corley, Jr. and Jackson. Jackson, who returned from IR prior to the regular season finale two weeks ago, is a dual-threat back who can do damage both on the ground and through the air. Brown threw for 183 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions, and Jackson finished with four receptions for 92 yards and two scores. Recap. Boxscore.
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 linebacker Royce See. (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)
27 - Jimmy Smith (RB)
33 - Naashon Hughes (DL)
50 - Netori Johnson (OL)
55 - Darius James (OL)
57 - JR Hensley (OL)
70 - Noah Johnson (OL)
95 - Craig Evans (DL)
99 - John "J.D." Griggs (DL)
N/A - Jordan Lane (QB)
N/A - Cedric Poole (DB)
Short Term IR
3 - Michael LoVett (DB)
10 - Cole Blackmon (WR)
65 - Damien Love (OL)
69 - Leon Brown (OL)
Season Ending IR
0 - Willie Hibbler (LB)
10 - Spencer Tears (WR)
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
REGULAR SEASON 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 keeps rolling and had no trouble dispensing of the Quad City Steamwheelers in the opening round of the playoffs last week. The Fighters are winners of six straight heading into this game. They're just one game away from reaching the IFL National Championship Game for the first time in their history. The accomplishments are even more impressive given the coaching change which occurred midway through the season. Andre Cole will have his team ready. TJ Edwards, an MVP candidate in the league this year, has been impressive all year long and is a threat in both the passing and running games. Jerminic Smith, Paziaone McClurge and Jordan Jolly make up an impressive trio of receivers. Rookie Kordell Jackson seems to get better as the season goes along, including the playoffs. They score 53.8 yards per game and allow a league-low 38.1 through last week's quarterfinal round.
QUARTERFINAL RESULTS
The Fighters broke out to a 30-0 nothing lead in the first 29 minutes of the contest and they never relented as they never let the Steamwheelers get closer than the final margin of 28 points in the 57-29 win. The victory avenged Quad City's win at Frisco last season in the Eastern Conference Championship Game. Edwards completed nearly 82 percent of his passes for 183 yards and four touchdowns, and rushed for 43 yards and three more scores. McClurge had four catches for 65 yards. Jolly caught two touchdowns, and Smith and Charles Headen III had one each. Recap. Boxscore.
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.
Game Venue - Comercia Center
Comercia Center in Frisco, Texas opened in 2003 and seats approximately 3,500 for indoor football and ice hockey. Since 2021, the Fighters have shared the arena with the Texas Legends of the NBA G-League and the NHL's Dallas Stars which use it as a practice facility. Previously, tenants have included the Frisco Thunder of the Intense Football League, Dallas Desire of the Lingerie Football League and the Texas Revolution of Champions Indoor Football.
IFL Playoff Bracket
Bracket courtesy IFL
This Week's Schedule
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
East: Sat., July 29 - #2 Sioux Falls Storm (10-6) at #1 Frisco Fighters (14-2), 5 p.m.
West: Sat., July 29 - #4 Northern Arizona Wranglers (8-8) at #2 Bay Area Panthers (11-5), 6:05 p.m.
All times are pacific daylight time. Records include playoffs.
Final Regular Season Standings
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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
REMAINING PLAYOFF TEAMS INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Bay Area Panthers
Frisco Fighters
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Sioux Falls Storm
REMAINING PLAYOFF TEAMS INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Bay Area Panthers
Frisco Fighters
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Sioux Falls Storm
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Sioux Falls Storm at Frisco Fighters
What: A ticket to the IFL National Championship Game is on the line as the Storm take on the Fighters.
When: Saturday, July 29 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Comercia Center; Frisco, Texas.
Video Stream: IFL Official YouTube Channel - Storm at Fighters.
2023 Head to Head: June 10 - Fighters 54, Storm (H) 51. July 1 - Fighters (H) 56, Storm 15.
Overall Head to Head: Fighters lead 5-0 (3-0 home, 2-0 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Storm finished the regular season 9-6 overall, 4-4 on the road and 9-5 in conference play. They finished as the second seed in the conference. They are coming off a 42-39 home win over the Massachusetts Pirates in the first round on July 22. The Fighters finished the regular season 13-2 overall, 7-0 at home and 7-1 in conference play. They earned the first seed in the conference. They are coming off a 57-29 home win over the Quad City Steamwheelers in the first round on July 22.
Sioux Falls Storm
Storm running back Xavier Jackson. (Photo by Josh Jurgens)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Undraez Lilly (LB)
3 - Byron Edwards (DB)
4 - Clifton Duck (DB)
6 - Donnie Corley Jr. (WR)
8 - Lorenzo Brown, Jr. (QB)
11 - Austin Neufeld (K)
12 - LaRonji Vason-McCoy (DB)
13 - Caden Walters (QB)
16 - Isiah Blackmon (DL)
18 - Jalen James (LB)
19 - Draysean Hudson (WR)
20 - Eugene Ford (DB)
20 - Dreko Statham (DB)
41 - Xavier Jackson (RB)
44 - James Brown (LB)
65 - Lawrence Martin IV (OL)
69 - Nicholas Roos (OL)
73 - Jacob Ogelsby (OL)
78 - Lawrence Edwards (OL)
81 - Cole Thurness (WR)
88 - Brandon Sheperd (WR)
90 - VJ Malo (DL)
92 - Logan Swanson (DL)
95 - Jaylon Abdul Karim (DL)
99 - Daryle Banfield (DL)
Short Term IR
1 - Seth Collins (QB)
11 - Nick Gauna (K)
22 - Bryson Denley (RB)
70 - Josh Poe (OL)
80 - Dwight Blakely (WR)
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
REGULAR SEASON LEADERS
Passing - Lorenzo Brown Jr. 154/270, 1904 yds, 38 TD, 9 int.
Rushing - Lorenzo Brown Jr. 169 rush, 536 yds, 26 TD; Xavier Jackson 77 rush, 294 yds, 13 TD.
Receiving - Donnie Corley Jr. 51 rec, 737 yds, 20 TD; Cole Thurness 31 rec, 426 yds, 6 TD; Draysean Hudson 25 rec, 359 yds, 8 TD.
Tackles - James Brown 85.5; LaRonji Vason-McCoy 81.5; Clifton Duck 72.5; Byson Edwards 52.
Sacks - Undraez Lilly 4.5; Jaylon Abdul-Karim 3.
Interceptions - Eugene Ford 7; Clifton Duck 4; Byron Edwards 4.
Kickoff Average - Austin Neufeld 47.3.
BREAKDOWN
Sioux Falls engineered a fourth quarter rally against the Massachusetts Pirates for the second time in as many weeks to earn this trip to the Eastern Conference Championship Game. This is quite possibly the final game in the tenure of head coach Kurtiss Riggs, who has announced his retirement after the season concludes. If the Storm can pull off the upset, Riggs will coach for a championship in his final game. They have won five of their last six games, including last week's thrilling come-from-behind win over the Pirates. Lorenzo Brown, Jr. has looked exceptional at the quarterback position and Xavier Jackson is back form injury at running back. They are strong on a defense led by LaRonji Vason-McCoy and James brown, who were second and third in tackles, respectively. They score 46.8 points per game and allow 43.3 through last weekend's quarterfinals.
QUARTERFINAL RESULTS
The Storm scored the final 21 points of regulation in just over 10 minutes to complete the rally in their first round contest against the Pirates. Brown tossed three touchdowns over that span - to Cole Thurness, Donnie Corley, Jr. and Jackson. Jackson, who returned from IR prior to the regular season finale two weeks ago, is a dual-threat back who can do damage both on the ground and through the air. Brown threw for 183 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions, and Jackson finished with four receptions for 92 yards and two scores. Recap. Boxscore.
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 linebacker Royce See. (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)
27 - Jimmy Smith (RB)
33 - Naashon Hughes (DL)
50 - Netori Johnson (OL)
55 - Darius James (OL)
57 - JR Hensley (OL)
70 - Noah Johnson (OL)
95 - Craig Evans (DL)
99 - John "J.D." Griggs (DL)
N/A - Jordan Lane (QB)
N/A - Cedric Poole (DB)
Short Term IR
3 - Michael LoVett (DB)
10 - Cole Blackmon (WR)
65 - Damien Love (OL)
69 - Leon Brown (OL)
Season Ending IR
0 - Willie Hibbler (LB)
10 - Spencer Tears (WR)
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
REGULAR SEASON 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 keeps rolling and had no trouble dispensing of the Quad City Steamwheelers in the opening round of the playoffs last week. The Fighters are winners of six straight heading into this game. They're just one game away from reaching the IFL National Championship Game for the first time in their history. The accomplishments are even more impressive given the coaching change which occurred midway through the season. Andre Cole will have his team ready. TJ Edwards, an MVP candidate in the league this year, has been impressive all year long and is a threat in both the passing and running games. Jerminic Smith, Paziaone McClurge and Jordan Jolly make up an impressive trio of receivers. Rookie Kordell Jackson seems to get better as the season goes along, including the playoffs. They score 53.8 yards per game and allow a league-low 38.1 through last week's quarterfinal round.
QUARTERFINAL RESULTS
The Fighters broke out to a 30-0 nothing lead in the first 29 minutes of the contest and they never relented as they never let the Steamwheelers get closer than the final margin of 28 points in the 57-29 win. The victory avenged Quad City's win at Frisco last season in the Eastern Conference Championship Game. Edwards completed nearly 82 percent of his passes for 183 yards and four touchdowns, and rushed for 43 yards and three more scores. McClurge had four catches for 65 yards. Jolly caught two touchdowns, and Smith and Charles Headen III had one each. Recap. Boxscore.
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.
Game Venue - Comercia Center
Comercia Center in Frisco, Texas opened in 2003 and seats approximately 3,500 for indoor football and ice hockey. Since 2021, the Fighters have shared the arena with the Texas Legends of the NBA G-League and the NHL's Dallas Stars which use it as a practice facility. Previously, tenants have included the Frisco Thunder of the Intense Football League, Dallas Desire of the Lingerie Football League and the Texas Revolution of Champions Indoor Football.
IFL Playoff Bracket
Bracket courtesy IFL
This Week's Schedule
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
East: Sat., July 29 - #2 Sioux Falls Storm (10-6) at #1 Frisco Fighters (14-2), 5 p.m.
West: Sat., July 29 - #4 Northern Arizona Wranglers (8-8) at #2 Bay Area Panthers (11-5), 6:05 p.m.
All times are pacific daylight time. Records include playoffs.
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
REMAINING PLAYOFF TEAMS INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Bay Area Panthers
Frisco Fighters
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Sioux Falls Storm
REMAINING PLAYOFF TEAMS INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Bay Area Panthers
Frisco Fighters
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Sioux Falls Storm
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