Post by Nevadanut on Feb 16, 2019 2:58:47 GMT -8
SIOUX FALLS STORM at CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
What: The Storm open their 2019 in Cedar Rapids against the River Kings.
When: Friday, February 23 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: U.S. Cellular Center; Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: This is the only meeting between the teams this season.
The Storm are the most successful team in the history of the IFL. They have appeared in nine straight United Bowls, winning six straight from 2011 to 2016. Sioux Falls came up short to the Iowa Barnstormers in last season's United Bowl, 42-38. Kurtiss Riggs is entering his 17th season as head coach of the Storm.
The River Kings are looking for a fresh start after finishing 3-11 a season ago. There's new ownership, new management and a new identity as they re-branded over the off season from the Titans to the River Kings. Mark Stoute, who went 43-17 with the Titans and led them to four playoff appearances from 2013 to 2016, returns as the team's head coach.
SIOUX FALLS STORM
Storm QB Lorenzo Brown (right) and the offense.
(photo by Adam Lamprecht/SCtoC)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Damian Ford (WR)
8 - Lorenzo Brown Jr. (QB)
13 - Trey Wafford (DB)
16 - Miles Bergner (K)
56 - Charles Williams (DL)
65 - Lawrence Martin IV (OL)
75 - Forrestal Hickman (OL)
95 - Claude Davis (DL)
N/A - Qumain Black (DB)
N/A - Eldrick Bright (DB)
N/A - Calen Campbell (RB)
N/A - Tra'Von Chapman (QB)
N/A - Harold Cooper Jr. (RB/WR)
N/A - Jalen Cousar (DL)
N/A - DeShawn Hathom (DB)
N/A - Xavier Hawkins (WR)
N/A - Desmond Jackson (DL)
N/A - DeeJay Johnson (DB)
N/A - Branden Leston (DB)
N/A - Darrian Miller (RB)
N/A - T.J. Neal (LB)
N/A - Dwayne Orso-Bacchus (OL)
N/A - Melvin Owens (OL)
N/A - Kevon Perry (DL)
N/A - Sergio Phillips (DL)
N/A - John Prather (WR)
N/A - Garrett Reece-Scott (DB)
N/A - Brandon Robeson (DL)
N/A - DeAndre Scott (DB)
N/A - Kent Shelby (WR)
N/A - Brandon Sheperd (WR)
N/A - Solomon St. Pierre (DB)
N/A - Markis Sumpter (WR)
N/A - Ridge Turner (DB)
N/A - Shaquille Wallen (OL)
N/A - Michael Whitley (QB)
Short Term IR
N/A
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A - Tyrell Robinson (LB) [CFL - Saskatchewan Roughriders]
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Kurtiss Riggs - Head Coach
Andre Fields - Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coach
Jose Jefferson - Player Personnel Director
Brian Hermanson - Defensive Coordinator
Cory Johnsen - Defensive Line Coach
Blake Wilson - Wide Receivers
Paul Keizer - Offensive Line Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coach
Terrance Bryant - Quarterbacks Coach
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 2019 Media Guide, as well as other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
River Kings WR Marquel Wade.
(Photo by Stephen Mally/The Gazette)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - D'Angelo Bowie (WR)
2 - Cedric Dozier (DB)
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
4 - Kalif Phillips (RB)
5 - Demetrius Harper (WR)
5 - Ben Wilkerson (QB)
6 - Divonte Beale (RB)
6 - Rickey Galvin (WR)
6 - Malik Slater (LB)
7 - Rick Rumph (DB)
8 - Jeff Branch (LB)
9 - Na'Shawn Lewis (DB)
10 - Khari Kimbrough (WR)
12 - Javon Bell (WR)
12 - Ryan Aelker (DL)
13 - Damante Horton (DB)
14 - Kurt Palandech (QB)
14 - Ricky Johnson (DB)
15 - Rafael Lamas (DB)
17 - Jason Johnson (DB)
17 - Jordan Smith (WR)
18 - Damon Black Jr. (WR)
19 - Diondre Borel (QB/WR)
21 - Nick Brassell (DB)
21 - James Calhoun (DB)
23 - Adrian James (DB)
24 - Kelvin "KJ" Jenkins (DB)
25 - Nathaniel Chavious (RB)
25 - Patrick Ryan (QB)
27 - Brad Muhammad (DB)
28 - La'Darius Newbold (DB)
30 - Raymond Taylor (RB)
33 - Tavion Garrison (DB)
42 - Bryce McClain (DL)
44 - Eric Branford (DL)
53 - Lenico Noble (OL)
55 - Christopher Cain (OL)
56 - Javan Christian (OL)
58 - Maurice Daniels (LB)
61 - Isaiah Matthews (DL)
61 - Linwood Foy (OL)
62 - Kyle Saxelid (OL)
77 - Charles Walker (OL)
80 - Jaron Moorer (WR)
96 - Derwyn Scales (DL)
99 - Henry Nell (K)
Short Term IR
N/A
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Mark Stoute - Head Coach
Michael Custer - Assistant Head Coach
Joey Smith - Defensive Coordinator
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 2019 Media Guide and other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
ANALYSIS
This match up is among the oldest rivalries in the IFL. The Storm have appeared in the last nine United Bowls. After a downturn in the past few years, the River Kings, formerly the Titans, are ready for a new emergence with new ownership and front office leadership. Kurtiss Riggs leads the Storm into his 17th season with the team. He is a four-time Coach of the Year and has amassed a 228-41 record. Mark Stoute will be back in familiar territory in Cedar Rapids, having had coached the team for four years, including four playoff appearance. Stoute, who began last season as head coach of the Nebraska Danger, compiled a 40-17 record with the Titans.
The Storm return some stellar veteran performers. Lorenzo Brown returns under center, and he's a good one. He was second in the IFL in passing yards in 2018 with 2,203, and third with 38 touchdown tosses. He also led the league in rushing touchdowns with 24. The team also returns a couple of 2018 All-IFL offensive linemen in Forrestal Hickman and Lawrence Martin IV. Defensive back Trey Wafford, whose 88 tackles ranked fourth in the IFL last season, was also named to the All-IFL team. He had been named the league's Rookie of the Year in 2017. Reliable Miles Bergner is back as the team's kicker. He was an indoor football admirable 65 percent on field goal attempts in 2018, and his 143 points ranked him third in the IFL.
The River Kings are posed to make some noise this season. An all-but afterthought by previous owner Chris Kokalis, the team is under the new ownership of Roy Choi and Matt Stone. Last season's stellar quarterback Jake Medlock is gone. The starting job is up for grabs but, whomever it is, will have a talented group of receivers to which to throw. Marquel Wade, who led the league with his 64 receptions, was second in the IFL with 691 receiving yards. Javon Bell was right behind him with 55 receptions for 564 yards. Rookie running back Kalif Phillips holds UNC-Charlotte career records with 4,020 rushing yards and 41 rushing touchdowns. Defensive back Ricky Johnson had 72 tackles and 10 pass break ups for Cedar Rapids in 2014.
NOTE: Players mentioned in the initial analysis is based on the teams' respective training camp rosters and may not be on the opening day rosters.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
February 22 - San Diego Strike Force at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
February 23 - Bismarck Bucks at Nebraska Danger, 5:05 p.m.
February 23 - Sioux Falls Storm at Cedar Rapids River Kings, 5:05 p.m.
February 24 - Arizona Rattlers at Green Bay Blizzard, 1:05 p.m.
Byes - Iowa Barnstormers, Tucson Sugar Skulls
All times are pacific time.
HELPFUL LINKS
IFL
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
SCtoC IFL 2018 Golden Helmet Awards
IFL 2019 League Schedule and Results
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Cedar Rapids River Kings
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Nebraska Danger
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Cedar Rapids River Kings
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Nebraska Danger
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
IFL STANDINGS
To share this post on social media, please go to the right side of the page (the top of the page on the mobile site) to the social media icons and choose which social media site(s) to share the thread. To comment on this thread and others on this forum, please login or register.
What: The Storm open their 2019 in Cedar Rapids against the River Kings.
When: Friday, February 23 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: U.S. Cellular Center; Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: This is the only meeting between the teams this season.
The Storm are the most successful team in the history of the IFL. They have appeared in nine straight United Bowls, winning six straight from 2011 to 2016. Sioux Falls came up short to the Iowa Barnstormers in last season's United Bowl, 42-38. Kurtiss Riggs is entering his 17th season as head coach of the Storm.
The River Kings are looking for a fresh start after finishing 3-11 a season ago. There's new ownership, new management and a new identity as they re-branded over the off season from the Titans to the River Kings. Mark Stoute, who went 43-17 with the Titans and led them to four playoff appearances from 2013 to 2016, returns as the team's head coach.
SIOUX FALLS STORM
Storm QB Lorenzo Brown (right) and the offense.
(photo by Adam Lamprecht/SCtoC)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Damian Ford (WR)
8 - Lorenzo Brown Jr. (QB)
13 - Trey Wafford (DB)
16 - Miles Bergner (K)
56 - Charles Williams (DL)
65 - Lawrence Martin IV (OL)
75 - Forrestal Hickman (OL)
95 - Claude Davis (DL)
N/A - Qumain Black (DB)
N/A - Eldrick Bright (DB)
N/A - Calen Campbell (RB)
N/A - Tra'Von Chapman (QB)
N/A - Harold Cooper Jr. (RB/WR)
N/A - Jalen Cousar (DL)
N/A - DeShawn Hathom (DB)
N/A - Xavier Hawkins (WR)
N/A - Desmond Jackson (DL)
N/A - DeeJay Johnson (DB)
N/A - Branden Leston (DB)
N/A - Darrian Miller (RB)
N/A - T.J. Neal (LB)
N/A - Dwayne Orso-Bacchus (OL)
N/A - Melvin Owens (OL)
N/A - Kevon Perry (DL)
N/A - Sergio Phillips (DL)
N/A - John Prather (WR)
N/A - Garrett Reece-Scott (DB)
N/A - Brandon Robeson (DL)
N/A - DeAndre Scott (DB)
N/A - Kent Shelby (WR)
N/A - Brandon Sheperd (WR)
N/A - Solomon St. Pierre (DB)
N/A - Markis Sumpter (WR)
N/A - Ridge Turner (DB)
N/A - Shaquille Wallen (OL)
N/A - Michael Whitley (QB)
Short Term IR
N/A
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A - Tyrell Robinson (LB) [CFL - Saskatchewan Roughriders]
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Kurtiss Riggs - Head Coach
Andre Fields - Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coach
Jose Jefferson - Player Personnel Director
Brian Hermanson - Defensive Coordinator
Cory Johnsen - Defensive Line Coach
Blake Wilson - Wide Receivers
Paul Keizer - Offensive Line Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coach
Terrance Bryant - Quarterbacks Coach
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 2019 Media Guide, as well as other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
River Kings WR Marquel Wade.
(Photo by Stephen Mally/The Gazette)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - D'Angelo Bowie (WR)
2 - Cedric Dozier (DB)
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
4 - Kalif Phillips (RB)
5 - Demetrius Harper (WR)
5 - Ben Wilkerson (QB)
6 - Divonte Beale (RB)
6 - Rickey Galvin (WR)
6 - Malik Slater (LB)
7 - Rick Rumph (DB)
8 - Jeff Branch (LB)
9 - Na'Shawn Lewis (DB)
10 - Khari Kimbrough (WR)
12 - Javon Bell (WR)
12 - Ryan Aelker (DL)
13 - Damante Horton (DB)
14 - Kurt Palandech (QB)
14 - Ricky Johnson (DB)
15 - Rafael Lamas (DB)
17 - Jason Johnson (DB)
17 - Jordan Smith (WR)
18 - Damon Black Jr. (WR)
19 - Diondre Borel (QB/WR)
21 - Nick Brassell (DB)
21 - James Calhoun (DB)
23 - Adrian James (DB)
24 - Kelvin "KJ" Jenkins (DB)
25 - Nathaniel Chavious (RB)
25 - Patrick Ryan (QB)
27 - Brad Muhammad (DB)
28 - La'Darius Newbold (DB)
30 - Raymond Taylor (RB)
33 - Tavion Garrison (DB)
42 - Bryce McClain (DL)
44 - Eric Branford (DL)
53 - Lenico Noble (OL)
55 - Christopher Cain (OL)
56 - Javan Christian (OL)
58 - Maurice Daniels (LB)
61 - Isaiah Matthews (DL)
61 - Linwood Foy (OL)
62 - Kyle Saxelid (OL)
77 - Charles Walker (OL)
80 - Jaron Moorer (WR)
96 - Derwyn Scales (DL)
99 - Henry Nell (K)
Short Term IR
N/A
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Mark Stoute - Head Coach
Michael Custer - Assistant Head Coach
Joey Smith - Defensive Coordinator
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 2019 Media Guide and other sources, and will be updated as further roster information becomes available.
ANALYSIS
This match up is among the oldest rivalries in the IFL. The Storm have appeared in the last nine United Bowls. After a downturn in the past few years, the River Kings, formerly the Titans, are ready for a new emergence with new ownership and front office leadership. Kurtiss Riggs leads the Storm into his 17th season with the team. He is a four-time Coach of the Year and has amassed a 228-41 record. Mark Stoute will be back in familiar territory in Cedar Rapids, having had coached the team for four years, including four playoff appearance. Stoute, who began last season as head coach of the Nebraska Danger, compiled a 40-17 record with the Titans.
The Storm return some stellar veteran performers. Lorenzo Brown returns under center, and he's a good one. He was second in the IFL in passing yards in 2018 with 2,203, and third with 38 touchdown tosses. He also led the league in rushing touchdowns with 24. The team also returns a couple of 2018 All-IFL offensive linemen in Forrestal Hickman and Lawrence Martin IV. Defensive back Trey Wafford, whose 88 tackles ranked fourth in the IFL last season, was also named to the All-IFL team. He had been named the league's Rookie of the Year in 2017. Reliable Miles Bergner is back as the team's kicker. He was an indoor football admirable 65 percent on field goal attempts in 2018, and his 143 points ranked him third in the IFL.
The River Kings are posed to make some noise this season. An all-but afterthought by previous owner Chris Kokalis, the team is under the new ownership of Roy Choi and Matt Stone. Last season's stellar quarterback Jake Medlock is gone. The starting job is up for grabs but, whomever it is, will have a talented group of receivers to which to throw. Marquel Wade, who led the league with his 64 receptions, was second in the IFL with 691 receiving yards. Javon Bell was right behind him with 55 receptions for 564 yards. Rookie running back Kalif Phillips holds UNC-Charlotte career records with 4,020 rushing yards and 41 rushing touchdowns. Defensive back Ricky Johnson had 72 tackles and 10 pass break ups for Cedar Rapids in 2014.
NOTE: Players mentioned in the initial analysis is based on the teams' respective training camp rosters and may not be on the opening day rosters.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
February 22 - San Diego Strike Force at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
February 23 - Bismarck Bucks at Nebraska Danger, 5:05 p.m.
February 23 - Sioux Falls Storm at Cedar Rapids River Kings, 5:05 p.m.
February 24 - Arizona Rattlers at Green Bay Blizzard, 1:05 p.m.
Byes - Iowa Barnstormers, Tucson Sugar Skulls
All times are pacific time.
HELPFUL LINKS
IFL
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
SCtoC IFL 2018 Golden Helmet Awards
IFL 2019 League Schedule and Results
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Cedar Rapids River Kings
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Nebraska Danger
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Cedar Rapids River Kings
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Nebraska Danger
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
IFL STANDINGS
To share this post on social media, please go to the right side of the page (the top of the page on the mobile site) to the social media icons and choose which social media site(s) to share the thread. To comment on this thread and others on this forum, please login or register.