Post by Nevadanut on Mar 4, 2018 18:29:20 GMT -8
Arizona Rattlers at Iowa Barnstormers
What: The Rattlers and Barnstormers renew their Arena Football League rivalry in Des Moines.
When: Saturday, March 10 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: Wells Fargo Arena; Des Moines, Iowa.
Stream: Rattlers at Barnstormers on IFL Official YouTube Channel.
2018 Head to Head: May 20 - Barnstormers at Rattlers. June 2 - Rattlers at Barnstormers.
Note: These teams are the current lone members of the IFL which have moved from the AFL in recent years. The Rattlers were members of the AFL for 24 seasons and the Barnstormers for 11.
HELPFUL LINKS
Indoor Football League Rules
Indoor Football League Schedule and Results - 2018 Season
Arizona Rattlers 2018 Schedule
Arizona Rattlers Vital Statistics
Iowa Barnstormers 2018 Schedule
Iowa Barnstormers Vital Statistics
IFL Franchise Index
The Rattlers are 1-0 and 0-0 on the road. They are coming off a 39-33 home win over the Sioux Falls Storm on Feb. 25. They are averaging 39.0 points per game and are allowing 33.0 points per game.
The Barnstormers are 1-0 and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 41-20 road win over the Green Bay Blizzard on Feb. 25. They are averaging 41.0 points per game and are allowing 20.0 points per game.
2018 REGULAR SEASON BREAKDOWN
Total Yards per Game - Rattlers 212.0; Barnstormers 253.0
Pass Yards per Game - Rattlers 78.0; Barnstormers 190.0
Rush Yards per Game - Rattlers 134.0; Barnstormers 63.0
3rd Down Conversion - Rattlers 44%; Barnstormers 67%
4th Down Conversion - Rattlers 50%; Barnstormers 0%
Total Tackles - Rattlers 33.5; Barnstormers 36
Tackles for Loss - Rattlers 6; Barnstormers 4
Total Sacks - Rattlers 1; Barnstormers 1
Fumble Recoveries - Rattlers 0; Barnstormers 0
Interceptions - Rattlers 0; Barnstormers 1
Note: Each team has played one game.
ARIZONA RATTLERS
Rattlers RB Darrell Monroe (Photo via azcentral.com)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Jamal Miles (RB/WR)
3 - Allen Chapman (DB)
4 - Nathan Lindsey (DB)
5 - Anthony Amos (WR)
8 - Davontae Merriweather (DB)
11 - Arkeith Brown (DB)
12 - Anthony Jones Jr. (WR)
13 - Jeff Ziemba (QB)
14 - Darrell Monroe (RB)
15 - Dillion Winfrey (WR)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
17 - Dezmon Epps (WR)
22 - Sawyer Petre (K)
24 - Keith Trumps (DB)
28 - Shadrach Thornton (RB)
30 - Justin Shirk (LB)
31 - Chris McAllister (DL)
49 - Edward Mosley (DL)
50 - Chris Boles (OL)
55 - Lene Maiava (OL)
56 - Steven Gurrola (OL)
91 - Justin Martin (DL)
91 - Lamar Mady (OL)
95 - Joshua Gordon (DL)
N/A - Sean Goldrich (QB)
Short Term IR
1 - Verlon Reed Jr. (QB)
N/A - Ryan Langford (LB)
N/A - Dylan Peebles (RB)
N/A - Vernon Sainvil (OL)
Season Ending IR
N/A - Mark Munson (WR)
N/A - Terrence Surratt (DL)
RTR
N/A - Dante Cattaneo (OL)
N/A - Terrell Clinkscales (DL)
N/A - Leon Hill (OL)
Kevin Guy - Head Coach
Jeff Jarnigan - Defensive Line/Special Teams Coach
Kani Kauahi - Offensive Line Coach/Assistant Head Coach
Steve Axman - Offensive Coordinator
2018 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICAL LEADERS
Passing Yards - Jeff Ziemba 78
Passing TDs - Jeff Ziemba 2
Passing Ints - Jeff Ziemba 2
Rushing Yards - Darrell Monroe 87
Rushing TDs - Jamal Miles/Darrell Monroe/Jeff Ziemba 1
Receptions - Darrell Monroe 2
Receiving Yards - Anthony Amos 36
Receiving TDs - Anthony Amos/Jamal Miles 1
Total Tackles - Chris McAllister 7
Sacks - Joshua Gordon 1
Interceptions - none
KO Return Ave - Jamal Miles 19.6
KO Return TDs - none
Roster information is subject to change and is presented here as a basic guide for following the game. Rosters and team information is gathered from the IFL's 2018 Media Guide and other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
IOWA BARNSTORMERS
Barnstormers WR Brady Roland (Photo credit unavailable)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
2 - Drew Powell (QB)
3 - Jourdan Wickliffe (DB)
4 - Rocky Hayes (DB)
5 - Sheldon Augustine (WR)
6 - Jermey Gloston (DB)
7 - Marcus Peterson (WR)
8 - Bryce Enyard (DB)
11 - Brady Roland (WR)
14 - Jonathan Duarte (WR)
15 - Grant Rohach (QB)
19 - Cody Barber (K)
22 - Donavan Williams (RB)
24 - Rush Imhotep (DB)
30 - Terry Johnson (LB)
35 - Zachary Allen (LB)
55 - Keith Jones Jr. (DL)
56 - B.J. Butler (DL)
57 - Terrance Boyd Jr. (OL)
71 - Kyle Grome (OL)
72 - Randall Jackson-Clemons (OL)
77 - Brandon Haskin (OL)
79 - Isame Faciane (OL)
90 - Jeremiah Mitchell (DL)
N/A - D'Vonn Brown (DL)
Short Term IR
None
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Marcus Coleman - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach
Michael Cluster - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Malcolm Nelson - Defensive Line Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
2017 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICAL LEADERS
Passing Yards - Drew Powell 108
Passing TDs - Drew Powell 4
Passing INTs - none
Rushing Yards - Drew Powell 48
Rushing TDs - Danavan Williams 1
Receptions - Ryan Balentine 10
Receiving Yards - Ryan Balentine 119
Receiving TDs - Ryan Balentine 2
Total Tackles - Zachary Allen 12
Sacks - Keith Jones Jr. 1
Interceptions - Bryce Enyard 1
KO Return Ave - Rocky Hayes 16.2
KO Return TDs - none
Roster information is subject to change and is presented here as a basic guide for following the game. Rosters and team information is gathered from the IFL's 2018 Media Guide and other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
ANALYSIS
Iowa and Arizona made the leaps from the Arena Football League to the Indoor Football League in 2015 and 2017, respectively. The Barnstormers enjoyed their best IFL season in 2017, finishing 13-3 overall and with a playoff berth. They would come up short in the United Conference championship to the Sioux Falls Storm. Sioux Falls would go on the United Bowl, where the were defeated by the Rattlers. Arizona stumbled out of the gate in its inaugural IFL season, but finished the season on a 10-2 tear. The Rattlers dispensed of the Nebraska Danger in the Intense Conference championship to earn their trip to the United Bowl.
The Rattlers opened this season with a United Bowl rematch against the Storm in Phoenix. Using a concentrated defensive effort in the second half, they were able to clip the Storm, 39-33. Verlon Reed Jr., who came over to the Rattlers after a stellar rookie season with the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles. Reed fell to an undisclosed injury early in the game and was relieved by Jeff Ziemba. The injury announcement came from head coach Kevin Guy during a post-game interview. Guy stated that Ziemba "would be okay" after he received more repetitions in practice. Reed has been placed on Short-Term IR and the Rattlers have signed Sean Goldrich, who played last season with the Colorado Crush.
Ziemba completed just 38.5 percent of his passes, but was effective in the second half when Arizona pulled away for the win. He threw for 78 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, and rushed for a touchdown. The Rattlers are likely to rely on the running game, featuring a heavy dose of Darrell Monroe. The running back from Western Arizona College leads the IFL in rushing with 18 carries for 87 yards and also scored a touchdown. He also is a threat as a receiver out of the backfield, catching two passes for 31 yards in the opener. Anthony Amos is the veteran of the receiving group, and scored on a 31-yard strike from Ziemba. Chris McAllister led the defensive effort with 7 total tackles, as well as 3.5 tackles for loss. Joshua Gordon recorded a sack in the opener. Sawyer Petre made his only field goal attempt (25 yards) and 4 of 5 of his extra point tries.
The Barnstormers' season-opening win over the Green Bay Blizzard featured the largest point disparity of the young 2018 season (21 points). Travis Partridge is gone from last year's team, but Drew Powell came over from the Nebraska Danger during the offseason. Ryan Balentine and Brady Roland returned to the team this season and are reliable targets in the passing game. The defense surrendered just a single touchdown in the second half of the season-opening win over the Blizzard. The Barnstormers outscored the Blizzard 27-7 in the final 33:21 of that game. Iowa is looking to get back to the playoffs, and facing this early season test against the Rattlers is a challenging first step.
Powell completed nearly 77 percent of his passes in the opener, for 208 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also rushed 13 times for 48 yards. Powell has the potential to emerge as a top quarterback in the IFL this season. Balentine was spectacular against Green Bay, catching 10 passes for 119 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Expect to see Powell look to Balentine often against the Rattlers. Roland is no slouch, having caught 6 balls for 62 yards and a touchdown in the opener. Jonathan Buartes rounds out the receiving group. Zachary Allen's 12 total tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss led the Barnstormers' defense. Bryce Enyard will look to be opportunistic. The Northwest Missouri State University product added an interception to his 5 total tackles against the Blizzard. Cody Barber is perfect this season, making all five of his extra point attempts and both of his field goals with a long of 30 yards.
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OTHER IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
March 11 - Green Bay Blizzard at Nebraska Danger; 1 p.m. pacific (3 p.m. central)
March 12 - Cedar Rapids Titans at Sioux Falls Storm; 4:05 p.m. (6:05 central)
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