Post by Nevadanut on Mar 13, 2019 22:54:01 GMT -8
SIOUX FALLS STORM at BISMARCK BUCKS
What: It's a battle for the Dakotas as the Storm visit the Bucks.
When: Saturday, March 16 at 4:05 p.m. pacific (6:05 p.m. central).
Where: Bismarck Event Center; Bismarck, North Dakota.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: April 6 - Storm at Bucks. June 15 - Bucks at Storm.
Note: This is the home opener for the Bucks, who were on the road in weeks 1 and 3, and were on a bye in week 2.
The Storm are 2-0 overall and 2-0 on the road. They are coming off a 55-36 road win over the Nebraska Danger on March 9. The Bucks are 0-2 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 62-42 road loss to the Tucson Sugar Skulls on March 10.
SIOUX FALLS STORM
Storm QB/KR Tra'Von Chapman.
(Photo by Zach Clark/Cedar Rapids River Kings)
2019 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Damian Ford (WR)
3 - Darrian Miller (RB)
4 - Tra'Von Chapman (QB)
6 - DeAndre Scott (DB)
8 - Lorenzo Brown Jr. (QB)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
13 - Trey Wafford (DB)
15 - Claude Davis (DL)
16 - Miles Bergner (K)
18 - John Prather (WR)
19 - Kent Shelby (WR)
20 - Daelin Young (LB)
22 - Richard Dickerson III (DB)
23 - Rick Rumph (DB)
24 - Matt McKoy (DB)
27 - Calen Campbell (RB)
31 - T.J. Neal (LB)
44 - Kanyia Anderson (DL)
56 - Christopher Taylor (OL)
65 - Lawrence Martin IV (OL)
75 - Forrestal Hickman (OL)
77 - Melvin Owens (OL)
79 - Peter Borum (OL)
80 - Brandon Sheperd (WR)
99 - Malcolm Goines (DL)
Short Term IR
N/A
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A - Tyrell Robinson (LB) [CFL - Saskatchewan Roughriders]
RTR
79 - Jabari Buckley (OL)
Coaching Staff
Kurtiss Riggs - Head Coach
Andre Fields - Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coach
Brian Hermanson - Defensive Coordinator
Cory Johnsen - Defensive Line Coach
Blake Wilson - Wide Receivers
Paul Keizer - Offensive Line Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coach
Terrance Bryant - Quarterbacks/Running Backs 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.
BISMARCK BUCKS
Bucks QB Homer Causey (left).
(Photo by A.E. Araiza /Arizona Daily Star)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Michael Jenkins (DB)
1 - Antwan Smith (DB)
2 - Brandynn Clark (WR)
3 - William Gibbs (WR)
4 - Jeff Mack II (RB)
5 - John Gibbs (QB)
6 - Jamerron Johnson (DL)
7 - Howard Stephens Jr. (LB)
8 - Diantae Thomas (RB)
9 - Jamartae Brown (DL)
10 - Homer Causey (QB)
11 - Stephon Hall (DL)
13 - Fredrick Abraham (WR)
14 - Blake Levin (K)
23 - Mike Tatum (WR)
24 - Ryan Naki-Poomailhealani (DB)
25 - Joseph Blount Jr (DB)
40 - Preston Hamlette (RB/LB)
44 - Makini Manu (DL)
53 - Ono Tafisi (OL)
55 - Wondell Rutledge (OL)
60 - Wyatt Lapuaho (OL)
75 - Chance Dollahite (OL)
90 - Keevin Austin (DL)
99 - Aaron Berg (DL)
Short Term IR
77 - Charles Walker (OL)
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Rod Miller - Head 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.
ANALYSIS
Though it may be premature to dub this the Battle for the Dakotas, there is definitely the possibility of this being a regional rivalry. This meeting almost could have come a year ago when the Storm made a verbal commitment to join the IFL following the 2017 season, but headed back to the IFL shortly thereafter.Sioux Falls has been solid thus far, escaping with a 47-44 win against the Cedar Rapids River Kings in week 1, then following that up with their week 3 blowout of the Nebraska Danger. The Storm may just be the most experienced team in the league. The Bucks have had a rough go of it in their first two games, but had some bright spots en route to averaging 43.0 points per game on offense. The problem is, they are allowing 64 points per game. The key to a Bismarck victory will likely be contingent on how the defense fares. The unit will have to step up against a potent Sioux Falls offense. This is the Bucks' IFL home opener.
It's difficult to put into words the impact Lorenzo Brown Jr. has on this Storm team. Even on those rare occasions when it looks like they might stumble in a particular game, Brown seems to find a way to rally the troops. In last week's win over the Danger, he rushed for his 100th career IFL touchdown and is, by far, the all-time IFL leader in that category. Brown is completing 59.5 percent of his passes with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Darrian Miller has become a reliable rusher, averaging 45.5 yards per game with three touchdowns on the season. Through the Storm's two games, Brandon Sheperd has 10 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown, and Damian Ford has caught five passes for 83 yards and two scores. Defensive back DeAndre Scott has recorded 13 total tackles, while LB T.J. Neal and DL Charles Williams each have added 11. Williams also has a sack, fumble recovery and blocked kick to his credit. Linebacker Daelin Young and DL Kanyia Anderson each have also recorded a sack. Miles Bergner is one of the best in the business. He has hit all 12 of his extra point attempts, and six of eight field goals with a long of 54 yards.
The Bucks are still looking for their first IFL win. They have stumbled in their first two games, both on the road. Bismarck dropped their opener at Nebraska and, following a week 2 bye, fell to the expansion Sugar Skulls in Tucson. John Gibbs started in the opener, completing 48.4 percent of his passes for 216 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Homer Causey got the start last week. He completed 61.1 percent of his tosses with four touchdowns and a pick. The duo are also the top rushers on the team, with Gibbs tallying 48 yards and four scores, and Causey coming in at 51 yards and a touchdown. Who gets the start in this game is head coach Rod Miller's to make, and may not be made until shortly prior to game time. Mike Tatum is among the best in the business. The veteran receiver's 77 yards per game is second in the IFL. Defensive back Antwan Smith has 15 total tackles and a blocked kick. DB Joseph Blount, Jr. had 12 in his only appearance of the season, last week against the Sugar Skulls. The Bucks have yet to record a sack in 2019. Blake Levin is five of seven on extra point attempts, and was unsuccessful on his only field goal try of the season.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
March 15 - Quad City Steamwheelers at Cedar Rapids River Kings, 5:05 p.m.
March 16 - Sioux Falls Storm at Bismarck Bucks, 4:05 p.m.
March 16 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Arizona Rattlers, 5:05 p.m.
Byes - Green Bay Blizzard, Iowa Barnstormers, Nebraska Danger, San Diego Strike Force
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
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What: It's a battle for the Dakotas as the Storm visit the Bucks.
When: Saturday, March 16 at 4:05 p.m. pacific (6:05 p.m. central).
Where: Bismarck Event Center; Bismarck, North Dakota.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: April 6 - Storm at Bucks. June 15 - Bucks at Storm.
Note: This is the home opener for the Bucks, who were on the road in weeks 1 and 3, and were on a bye in week 2.
The Storm are 2-0 overall and 2-0 on the road. They are coming off a 55-36 road win over the Nebraska Danger on March 9. The Bucks are 0-2 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 62-42 road loss to the Tucson Sugar Skulls on March 10.
SIOUX FALLS STORM
Storm QB/KR Tra'Von Chapman.
(Photo by Zach Clark/Cedar Rapids River Kings)
2019 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Damian Ford (WR)
3 - Darrian Miller (RB)
4 - Tra'Von Chapman (QB)
6 - DeAndre Scott (DB)
8 - Lorenzo Brown Jr. (QB)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
13 - Trey Wafford (DB)
15 - Claude Davis (DL)
16 - Miles Bergner (K)
18 - John Prather (WR)
19 - Kent Shelby (WR)
20 - Daelin Young (LB)
22 - Richard Dickerson III (DB)
23 - Rick Rumph (DB)
24 - Matt McKoy (DB)
27 - Calen Campbell (RB)
31 - T.J. Neal (LB)
44 - Kanyia Anderson (DL)
56 - Christopher Taylor (OL)
65 - Lawrence Martin IV (OL)
75 - Forrestal Hickman (OL)
77 - Melvin Owens (OL)
79 - Peter Borum (OL)
80 - Brandon Sheperd (WR)
99 - Malcolm Goines (DL)
Short Term IR
N/A
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A - Tyrell Robinson (LB) [CFL - Saskatchewan Roughriders]
RTR
79 - Jabari Buckley (OL)
Coaching Staff
Kurtiss Riggs - Head Coach
Andre Fields - Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coach
Brian Hermanson - Defensive Coordinator
Cory Johnsen - Defensive Line Coach
Blake Wilson - Wide Receivers
Paul Keizer - Offensive Line Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coach
Terrance Bryant - Quarterbacks/Running Backs 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.
BISMARCK BUCKS
Bucks QB Homer Causey (left).
(Photo by A.E. Araiza /Arizona Daily Star)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Michael Jenkins (DB)
1 - Antwan Smith (DB)
2 - Brandynn Clark (WR)
3 - William Gibbs (WR)
4 - Jeff Mack II (RB)
5 - John Gibbs (QB)
6 - Jamerron Johnson (DL)
7 - Howard Stephens Jr. (LB)
8 - Diantae Thomas (RB)
9 - Jamartae Brown (DL)
10 - Homer Causey (QB)
11 - Stephon Hall (DL)
13 - Fredrick Abraham (WR)
14 - Blake Levin (K)
23 - Mike Tatum (WR)
24 - Ryan Naki-Poomailhealani (DB)
25 - Joseph Blount Jr (DB)
40 - Preston Hamlette (RB/LB)
44 - Makini Manu (DL)
53 - Ono Tafisi (OL)
55 - Wondell Rutledge (OL)
60 - Wyatt Lapuaho (OL)
75 - Chance Dollahite (OL)
90 - Keevin Austin (DL)
99 - Aaron Berg (DL)
Short Term IR
77 - Charles Walker (OL)
Season Ending IR
N/A
Transfer
N/A
RTR
N/A
Coaching Staff
Rod Miller - Head 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.
ANALYSIS
Though it may be premature to dub this the Battle for the Dakotas, there is definitely the possibility of this being a regional rivalry. This meeting almost could have come a year ago when the Storm made a verbal commitment to join the IFL following the 2017 season, but headed back to the IFL shortly thereafter.Sioux Falls has been solid thus far, escaping with a 47-44 win against the Cedar Rapids River Kings in week 1, then following that up with their week 3 blowout of the Nebraska Danger. The Storm may just be the most experienced team in the league. The Bucks have had a rough go of it in their first two games, but had some bright spots en route to averaging 43.0 points per game on offense. The problem is, they are allowing 64 points per game. The key to a Bismarck victory will likely be contingent on how the defense fares. The unit will have to step up against a potent Sioux Falls offense. This is the Bucks' IFL home opener.
It's difficult to put into words the impact Lorenzo Brown Jr. has on this Storm team. Even on those rare occasions when it looks like they might stumble in a particular game, Brown seems to find a way to rally the troops. In last week's win over the Danger, he rushed for his 100th career IFL touchdown and is, by far, the all-time IFL leader in that category. Brown is completing 59.5 percent of his passes with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Darrian Miller has become a reliable rusher, averaging 45.5 yards per game with three touchdowns on the season. Through the Storm's two games, Brandon Sheperd has 10 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown, and Damian Ford has caught five passes for 83 yards and two scores. Defensive back DeAndre Scott has recorded 13 total tackles, while LB T.J. Neal and DL Charles Williams each have added 11. Williams also has a sack, fumble recovery and blocked kick to his credit. Linebacker Daelin Young and DL Kanyia Anderson each have also recorded a sack. Miles Bergner is one of the best in the business. He has hit all 12 of his extra point attempts, and six of eight field goals with a long of 54 yards.
The Bucks are still looking for their first IFL win. They have stumbled in their first two games, both on the road. Bismarck dropped their opener at Nebraska and, following a week 2 bye, fell to the expansion Sugar Skulls in Tucson. John Gibbs started in the opener, completing 48.4 percent of his passes for 216 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Homer Causey got the start last week. He completed 61.1 percent of his tosses with four touchdowns and a pick. The duo are also the top rushers on the team, with Gibbs tallying 48 yards and four scores, and Causey coming in at 51 yards and a touchdown. Who gets the start in this game is head coach Rod Miller's to make, and may not be made until shortly prior to game time. Mike Tatum is among the best in the business. The veteran receiver's 77 yards per game is second in the IFL. Defensive back Antwan Smith has 15 total tackles and a blocked kick. DB Joseph Blount, Jr. had 12 in his only appearance of the season, last week against the Sugar Skulls. The Bucks have yet to record a sack in 2019. Blake Levin is five of seven on extra point attempts, and was unsuccessful on his only field goal try of the season.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
March 15 - Quad City Steamwheelers at Cedar Rapids River Kings, 5:05 p.m.
March 16 - Sioux Falls Storm at Bismarck Bucks, 4:05 p.m.
March 16 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Arizona Rattlers, 5:05 p.m.
Byes - Green Bay Blizzard, Iowa Barnstormers, Nebraska Danger, San Diego Strike Force
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
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