Week 3 Preview - Gunslingers at Strike Force
Mar 29, 2024 13:39:45 GMT -8
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San Antonio Gunslingers at San Diego Strike Force
What: The Gunslingers open their first IFL season at San Diego against the Strike Force.
When: Monday, April 1 at 6:05 p.m. PDT (8:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California.
Video Stream Options: IFL Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: This is the only game between the teams this season.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between these teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Gunslingers are making their IFL debut after spending their previous two seasons in the National Arena League. They finished 8-4 in that last last season and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. The Strike Force are 1-0 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 32-26 road win over the Duke City Gladiators on March 25.
San Antonio Gunslingers
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Gunslingers quarterback Sam Castronova. (Photo via spectrumlocalnews.com)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Fabian Guerra (WR)
3 - Sam Castronova (QB)
14 - Austin Upshaw (WR)
15 - DJ Myers (WR)
17 - Jeff Ejekam (DB/LB)
18 - TC Stevens (K)
31 - Tristen Vance (LB)
44 - Zachary Brown (LB)
58 - Kwan Stallworth (OL)
72 - Cornelius Lewis (OL)
78 - LaColby Tucker (OL)
N/A - Jeremiah Caine (DL)
N/A - Eric Edmond Caldwell (QB)
N/A - Austin Collier (DL)
N/A - William Daniels (RB)
N/A - Dante Eldridge (OL)
N/A - Robert Fuentes (DL)
N/A - Vincent Gregory (WR)
N/A - Isaiah Hardy (OL)
N/A - Keyshawn Paul Harper (RB)
N/A - Miquail Harvey (OL)
N/A - NyQuan Murray (WR)
N/A - Joshua Oatis (OL)
N/A - Kali Rashaad (WR/DB)
N/A - RJ Roundtree (DB)
N/A - Giovonne Sanders (LB/DB)
N/A - Shomari Wallace (DL)
N/A - Malcolm Washington (DB)
N/A - Ricky Wyatt (LB)
Coaching Staff
Tom Menas - Head Coach
James Fuller - Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator
Lee Johnson - Offensive Line Coach
Chris McKinney - Co-Defensive Coordinator
Jeramie Richardson - Defensive Line Coach
BREAKDOWN
San Antonio seems to be relishing the move to the IFL and is gunning for a championship this year. Should they be successful in that endeavor, they would be the second team in this decade to win the title after moving over from the National Arena league the prior off season (the Massachusetts Pirates did it in 2021). Quarterback Sam Castronova engineered the Jacksonville Sharks to the NAL championship a year ago, and the Albany Empire to the AFL championship prior to that. The Gunslingers signed him as a free agent during the offense. Castronova certainly has the championship pedigree around which to build an offense. There are several playmakers on the roster, including wide receivers Fabian Guerra and DJ Myers who have IFL experience. Another player who stands out is LaColby Tucker, an offensive lineman who stands at 6'8” “without shoes” and 325 lbs. According to head coach Tom Menas, he has a high NFL potential. Linebacker Zach Brown is the defensive captain. A couple names which may seem familiar to IFL fans are defensive back/linebacker Jeff Ejekam and linebacker Ricky Wyatt. Also on the roster is defensive lineman Jeremiah Caine, who began last season with the San Diego Strike Force before being traded to the Duke City Gladiators.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. 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.
San Diego Strike Force
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Strike Force running back Travon Van. (Photo by David Frerker)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Byron Cooper (DL/LB)
2 - Kishawn Walker (DB)
3 - Arthur Jackson III (WR)
4 - JJ Dallas (DB)
5 - Travon Van (RB)
6 - Antonio Mitchell (WR/DB)
7 - Rudy Johnson (QB)
8 - Nate Davis (QB)
10 - Isiah Cox (WR)
11 - Ja'Quan Artis (DL)
13 - VJ Malo (DL)
14 - Randal Grimes (WR)
16 - Stamati Damalos (K)
17 - Sherrod Williams (LB)
18 - Jordan Kress (WR)
20 - Ikechukwu Adigwu (DB)
21 - Justic'e King (DB)
22 - Chance Bell (RB)
23 - Atoa Fox (DB)
52 - Jonathan Williams (OL)
70 - Ekiumeni Atuatasi Jr. (OL)
72 - Jalen Booth (OL)
90 - Armonti Carey (DL)
98 - Tevita Mo'Unga (DL)
99 - Javian Williams (DL)
Short Term IR
N/A - Tyler Kennedy (WR)
N/A - Elijah Lilly (WR)
N/A - Koby Perry (WR)
N/A - Dexter Reese (DB)
Coaching Staff
Taylor Genuser - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Director of Player Personnel
Jason Simpson - Defensive Coordinator
James Kilmer - Offensive Line Coach
Kendall Mooney - Defensive & Special Teams Assistant
Patrick Kelly - Offensive Assistant
BREAKDOWN
It was an ugly dogfight for San Diego last week at Duke City, but the Strike Force scored the winning touchdown on a Travon Van run with 13 seconds left to garner their first win of the season. A win is a win, however, and the Strike Force will look to continue and build momentum as they face the Gunslingers in their 2024 home opener. Nate Davis is one of the best pure passers in the IFL. While he had a bit of an off night, that is typically the exception rather than the rule when it comes to the quarterback. He completed 52 percent of his throws for 173 yards with a touchdown and a pick. Eight of those passes and the touchdown wend to Randal Grimes, clearly his go-to receiver in the game. Van carried the ball nine times for just a 2.7-yard average, but found the end zone a trio of times to help power the Strike Force to its win. Expect a heavy dose of the second-year running back in this game. The defense was truly a team effort in holding the Gladiators to 26 points, and former Northern Arizona Wrangler KiShawn Walker was a big part of that with a pair of touchdowns to go with 4.5 tackles. Justic'e King also had a pick in the game. The veteran duo are players to watch on defense, along with linemen Ja'Quan Artis and Armonti Carey.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. 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.
Today's Game Venue
This Week's Schedule
Fri., March 29 - Sioux Falls Storm at Massachusetts Pirates, 4:05 p.m.
Fri., March 29 - Duke City Gladiators at Frisco Fighters, 5:30 p.m.
Sat., March 30 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., March 31 - Arizona Rattlers at Bay Area Panthers, 3:05 p.m.
Sun., March 31 - Jacksonville Sharks at Vegas Knight Hawks, 3:05 p.m.
Mon., April 1 - San Antonio Gunslingers at San Diego Strike Force, 6:05 p.m.
Bye - Green Bay Blizzard, Iowa Barnstormers, Quad City Steamwheelers, Tulsa Oilers
All times are pacific daylight time.
Standings Heading Into This Week
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2024 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2024 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2024 Players of the Week
Indoor Football league Rules
SCtoC IFL 2023 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football league 2023 Hall of Fame Class
SCtoC 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
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
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Desert Diamond Arena; Glendale, 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
Jacksonville Sharks - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; Jacksonville, Florida
Massachusetts Pirates - Tsonga Center; Lowell, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Vibrant Arena at The MARK; Moline, Illinois
San Antonio Gunslingers - Freeman Coliseum; San Antonio, Texas
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 Gunslingers open their first IFL season at San Diego against the Strike Force.
When: Monday, April 1 at 6:05 p.m. PDT (8:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California.
Video Stream Options: IFL Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: This is the only game between the teams this season.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between these teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Gunslingers are making their IFL debut after spending their previous two seasons in the National Arena League. They finished 8-4 in that last last season and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. The Strike Force are 1-0 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 32-26 road win over the Duke City Gladiators on March 25.
San Antonio Gunslingers
Gunslingers quarterback Sam Castronova. (Photo via spectrumlocalnews.com)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Fabian Guerra (WR)
3 - Sam Castronova (QB)
14 - Austin Upshaw (WR)
15 - DJ Myers (WR)
17 - Jeff Ejekam (DB/LB)
18 - TC Stevens (K)
31 - Tristen Vance (LB)
44 - Zachary Brown (LB)
58 - Kwan Stallworth (OL)
72 - Cornelius Lewis (OL)
78 - LaColby Tucker (OL)
N/A - Jeremiah Caine (DL)
N/A - Eric Edmond Caldwell (QB)
N/A - Austin Collier (DL)
N/A - William Daniels (RB)
N/A - Dante Eldridge (OL)
N/A - Robert Fuentes (DL)
N/A - Vincent Gregory (WR)
N/A - Isaiah Hardy (OL)
N/A - Keyshawn Paul Harper (RB)
N/A - Miquail Harvey (OL)
N/A - NyQuan Murray (WR)
N/A - Joshua Oatis (OL)
N/A - Kali Rashaad (WR/DB)
N/A - RJ Roundtree (DB)
N/A - Giovonne Sanders (LB/DB)
N/A - Shomari Wallace (DL)
N/A - Malcolm Washington (DB)
N/A - Ricky Wyatt (LB)
Coaching Staff
Tom Menas - Head Coach
James Fuller - Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator
Lee Johnson - Offensive Line Coach
Chris McKinney - Co-Defensive Coordinator
Jeramie Richardson - Defensive Line Coach
BREAKDOWN
San Antonio seems to be relishing the move to the IFL and is gunning for a championship this year. Should they be successful in that endeavor, they would be the second team in this decade to win the title after moving over from the National Arena league the prior off season (the Massachusetts Pirates did it in 2021). Quarterback Sam Castronova engineered the Jacksonville Sharks to the NAL championship a year ago, and the Albany Empire to the AFL championship prior to that. The Gunslingers signed him as a free agent during the offense. Castronova certainly has the championship pedigree around which to build an offense. There are several playmakers on the roster, including wide receivers Fabian Guerra and DJ Myers who have IFL experience. Another player who stands out is LaColby Tucker, an offensive lineman who stands at 6'8” “without shoes” and 325 lbs. According to head coach Tom Menas, he has a high NFL potential. Linebacker Zach Brown is the defensive captain. A couple names which may seem familiar to IFL fans are defensive back/linebacker Jeff Ejekam and linebacker Ricky Wyatt. Also on the roster is defensive lineman Jeremiah Caine, who began last season with the San Diego Strike Force before being traded to the Duke City Gladiators.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. 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.
San Diego Strike Force
Strike Force running back Travon Van. (Photo by David Frerker)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Byron Cooper (DL/LB)
2 - Kishawn Walker (DB)
3 - Arthur Jackson III (WR)
4 - JJ Dallas (DB)
5 - Travon Van (RB)
6 - Antonio Mitchell (WR/DB)
7 - Rudy Johnson (QB)
8 - Nate Davis (QB)
10 - Isiah Cox (WR)
11 - Ja'Quan Artis (DL)
13 - VJ Malo (DL)
14 - Randal Grimes (WR)
16 - Stamati Damalos (K)
17 - Sherrod Williams (LB)
18 - Jordan Kress (WR)
20 - Ikechukwu Adigwu (DB)
21 - Justic'e King (DB)
22 - Chance Bell (RB)
23 - Atoa Fox (DB)
52 - Jonathan Williams (OL)
70 - Ekiumeni Atuatasi Jr. (OL)
72 - Jalen Booth (OL)
90 - Armonti Carey (DL)
98 - Tevita Mo'Unga (DL)
99 - Javian Williams (DL)
Short Term IR
N/A - Tyler Kennedy (WR)
N/A - Elijah Lilly (WR)
N/A - Koby Perry (WR)
N/A - Dexter Reese (DB)
Coaching Staff
Taylor Genuser - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Director of Player Personnel
Jason Simpson - Defensive Coordinator
James Kilmer - Offensive Line Coach
Kendall Mooney - Defensive & Special Teams Assistant
Patrick Kelly - Offensive Assistant
BREAKDOWN
It was an ugly dogfight for San Diego last week at Duke City, but the Strike Force scored the winning touchdown on a Travon Van run with 13 seconds left to garner their first win of the season. A win is a win, however, and the Strike Force will look to continue and build momentum as they face the Gunslingers in their 2024 home opener. Nate Davis is one of the best pure passers in the IFL. While he had a bit of an off night, that is typically the exception rather than the rule when it comes to the quarterback. He completed 52 percent of his throws for 173 yards with a touchdown and a pick. Eight of those passes and the touchdown wend to Randal Grimes, clearly his go-to receiver in the game. Van carried the ball nine times for just a 2.7-yard average, but found the end zone a trio of times to help power the Strike Force to its win. Expect a heavy dose of the second-year running back in this game. The defense was truly a team effort in holding the Gladiators to 26 points, and former Northern Arizona Wrangler KiShawn Walker was a big part of that with a pair of touchdowns to go with 4.5 tackles. Justic'e King also had a pick in the game. The veteran duo are players to watch on defense, along with linemen Ja'Quan Artis and Armonti Carey.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. 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.
Today's Game Venue
This Week's Schedule
Fri., March 29 - Sioux Falls Storm at Massachusetts Pirates, 4:05 p.m.
Fri., March 29 - Duke City Gladiators at Frisco Fighters, 5:30 p.m.
Sat., March 30 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., March 31 - Arizona Rattlers at Bay Area Panthers, 3:05 p.m.
Sun., March 31 - Jacksonville Sharks at Vegas Knight Hawks, 3:05 p.m.
Mon., April 1 - San Antonio Gunslingers at San Diego Strike Force, 6:05 p.m.
Bye - Green Bay Blizzard, Iowa Barnstormers, Quad City Steamwheelers, Tulsa Oilers
All times are pacific daylight time.
Standings Heading Into This Week
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2024 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2024 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2024 Players of the Week
Indoor Football league Rules
SCtoC IFL 2023 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football league 2023 Hall of Fame Class
SCtoC 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
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
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Desert Diamond Arena; Glendale, 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
Jacksonville Sharks - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; Jacksonville, Florida
Massachusetts Pirates - Tsonga Center; Lowell, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Vibrant Arena at The MARK; Moline, Illinois
San Antonio Gunslingers - Freeman Coliseum; San Antonio, Texas
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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