Post by Nevadanut on May 2, 2019 21:52:13 GMT -8
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS at IOWA BARNSTORMERS
What: The River Kings visit Iowa's capital in the third meeting between the teams this season.
When: Saturday, May 4 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: Wells Fargo Arena; Des Moines, Iowa.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: March 30 - Barnstormers 41, River Kings 20. April 6 - Barnstormers 49, River Kings 48.
Note: These are one of two sets of IFL teams located in the same state. The other set is the Arizona Rattlers and Tucson Sugar Skulls.
The River Kings are 1-8 overall and 0-4 on the road. They are coming off a 66-42 road loss to the Nebraska Danger on April 26. The Barnstormers are 7-1 overall and 2-0 at home. They are coming off a 61-58 road win over the Tucson Sugar Skulls on April 27.
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
River Kings DB Nick Brassell.
(Photo by Nic Ryder/Cedar Rapids River Kings)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
5 - Ben Wilkerson (QB)
9 - Drake White (WR)
10 - Jeff Branch (LB)
11 - Nick Brassell (DB)
12 - Phillip Nwosu (K)
17 - Jordan Smith (WR)
18 - Ezell Ruffin (WR)
20 - Na'Shawn Lewis (DB)
21 - Lazarri Middleton (DB)
22 - La'Darius Newbold (DB)
23 - Darien Brunson (DB)
24 - Nathaniel Chavious (RB)
33 - Jason Gibson (LB)
44 - Eric Banford (DL)
45 - Walter Walker (DL)
50 - Jordan Brown (OL)
70 - Richard Works (OL)
75 - Joseph Kaleta (OL)
77 - Davion Holman (OL/DL)
94 - Javan Christian (OL)
98 - Kavon Perry (OL)
99 - Justin Marcus (DL)
N/A - Samuel Mabany (DL)
N/A - Brandon Napoleon (DB)
N/A - Dalton Oliver (QB)
Short Term IR
1 - Ricky Johnson (DB)
6 - Malik Slater (LB)
7 - Travonti Johnson (DB)
Season Ending IR
9 - Khari Kimbrough (WR)
Transfer
12 - Henry Nell (K) [AFL - Baltimore Brigade]
50 - Lenicio Noble (OL) [AFL - Columbus Destroyers]
75 - Kyle Saxelid (OL) [CFL - Edmonton Eskimos]
RTR
4 - Kalif Phillips (RB)
14 - Kurt Palandech (QB)
Coaching Staff
Mark Stoute - Head Coach
Michael Custer - Assistant Head Coach
Joey Smith - Defensive Coordinator
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 212.2
Rush yards per game: 88.4
Pass yards per game: 123.8
Points per game: 38.9
Yards allowed per game: 241.2
Rush yards allowed per game: 108.4
Pass yards allowed per game: 132.8
Points allowed per game: 54.0
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.
IOWA BARNSTORMERS
Barnstormers DL B,J Butler.
(Photo by Connor Ferguson)
2019 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
5 - Tevin Madison (DB)
6 - Jermey Gloston (DB)
7 - Tyrell Pearson (DB)
8 - Cordero Hayes (DB)
9 - Jajuan Harley (DB)
10 - Raheem Harvey (WR)
12 - Jazeric Peterson (WR)
15 - Jatavius Stewart (WR)
18 - Connor Hollenbeck (WR)
19 - Nathan Criswell (K)
20 - James Gray (DB)
21 - Jamal Tyler (RB)
23 - Treyvon Williams (LB)
24 - Malik Brown (RB)
50 - Collin Bevins (DL)
55 - Oliver Lumpkin (OL)
56 - B.J. Butler (DL)
62 - Demarvious Loving (OL)
70 - Quante Hines (OL)
71 - Sterling Clark (OL)
91 - Travonte Valentine (DL)
99 - Dalton Hall (K)
Short Term IR
3 - Jourdan Wickliffe (DB)
22 - Jonah McCutcheon (DB)
30 - Reggie McGee (DL)
Season Ending IR
4 - Samuel Charles (WR)
Transfer
79 - Corey Madlock (OL) [AFL - Atlantic City Blackjacks)
N/A - Izaah Burks (DL) [AAF - Orlando Apollos]
N/A - Trenton Thompson (DL) [AAF - Arizona Hotshots]
RTR
N/A - Brandon Bailey (DB)
N/A - Thomas Shuler III (WR)
Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Chuck Miller - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach
Marshall Hart - Offensive Line/Special Teams Coach
Jason Simpson - Defensive Backs Coach
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 262.1
Rush yards per game: 93.1
Pass yards per game: 169.0
Points per game: 50.8
Yards allowed per game: 208.9
Rush yards allowed per game: 87.3
Pass yards allowed per game: 121.6
Points allowed per game: 34.4
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 is the third and final meeting between the teams. The River Kings, who have dropped six straight, are desparate for a win. The Barnstormers are looking for the season sweep in order to stay among the top two teams in the IFL. They are in second place, just a game ahead of the Sioux Falls Storm, who defeated them, 36-32, in week 9. Iowa has gotten the better of Cedar Rapids in the first two meetings. The Barnstormers outscored the River Kings 24-10 in the second half, as they stole a 41-20 win in the first meeting on March 30 in Cedar Rapids. Just a week later, The River Kings kept things close through three quarters, but were outscored 19-7 in the final quarter as the Barnstormers secured a 65-48 win in Des Moines. Iowa linebacker Treyvon Williams was named IFL Defensive Player of the Week after recording seven total tackles, a sack, three tackles for loss and a five-yard blocked field goal return for a touchdown in last week's 61-58 win over the Tucson Sugar Skulls. Cedar Rapids running back Nathaniel Chavious had a 54-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the River Kings's 66-42 loss to the Nebraska Danger last week. This is the 13th meeting between the teams; the Barnstormers lead the series 8-4.
Kurt Palandech has put up some pretty good numbers for the River Kings this season, he missed last week's game against the Danger due to a family medical issue. Ben Wilkerson will get his second straight start. Wilkerson struggled in the first half last week as Cedar Rapids was outscored 31-9, but seemed to fine a rhythm in the second half. He completed seven of 14 throws for 65 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions; and rushed for 45 yards and another score in the loss. Chavious is a solid rusher who comes in sixth in the IFL with 39.3 rushing yards per game and fifth with 13 rushing touchdowns. Marquel Wade is second in the IFL with 42 receptions, and has 433 yards to go along with seven touchdowns. He is also potent in the return game. Jordan Smith has 27 catches for 294 yards and five touchdowns. Drake White has caught five touchdown passes in his five appearances. The River Kings' backfield lacks experience as stalwarts Tuff Johnson, Malik Slater and Ricky Johnson are on injured reserve. Nick Brassell leads active defensive players with 33 tackles, and has a pair of interceptions and 1.5 tackles for loss. Jeff Branch has two sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss, as well as two fumble recoveries. Kevon Perry adds a sack in his five games with the team. Phillip Nwosu has converted on 14 or 18 extra point attempts and four of 11 field goal tried with a long of 49 yards.
Daquan Neal is second in the IFL with 170.6 passing yards and 28 passing touchdowns per game. He is completing 72.2 percent of his passes and has thrown just two interceptions on the season. Neal's 44.5 rushing yards per game and is fifth in the league, and he is tied for third with 14 touchdowns on the ground. Jamal Tyler takes some heat off of Neal in the ground game with his 25.9 rushing yards, along with eight trips to the end zone. Ryan Balentine, who leads the IFL with 55 receptions and 569 receiving yards, is fourth all-time in the league with 6,730 all-purpose yards. He needs just 22 more to move ahead of Bryan Pray into third in that category. Connor Hollenbeck, the former Cedar Rapids Titan, has 29 grabs for 303 yards and five touchdowns. Jazeric Peterson rounds out the group with 14 grabs for 243 yards and three scores. Jourdan Wickliffe leads the team with 67 tackles, and has 4.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and an interception. Williams comes off his aforementioned IFL honor with 41 tackles and a team-high 6.5 tackles for loss. Tyrell Pearson's five interceptions is tied for the league lead, while Travonte Valentine and Desmond Raiford each have recorded two sacks. Nathan Criswell is back off IR. He's hit 23 of 30 extra point attempts and four of six field goal attempts with a long of 35 yards in five appearances this season.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
May 4 - Bismarck Bucks (2-6) at Green Bay Blizzard (5-3), 5:05 p.m.
May 4 - Cedar Rapids River Kings (1-8) at Iowa Barnstormers (7-1), 5:05 p.m.
May 4 - Sioux Falls Storm (6-2) at Quad City Steamwheelers (3-5), 5:05 p.m.
May 4 - Nebraska Danger (5-4) at Arizona Rattlers (8-0), 5:05 p.m.
May 4 - San Diego Strike Force (1-7) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (3-5), 6 p.m.
All times are pacific time. Our preview of each game will appear on the board of the home team in that match up.
HELPFUL LINKS
IFL
IFL 2019 League Schedule and Results
SCtoC's 2019 Weekly Power Rankings
IFL 2019 Players of the Week - Cumulative
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
SCtoC IFL 2018 Golden Helmet Awards
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: The River Kings visit Iowa's capital in the third meeting between the teams this season.
When: Saturday, May 4 at 5:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. central).
Where: Wells Fargo Arena; Des Moines, Iowa.
Stream: IFL YouTube Channel.
2019 Head to Head: March 30 - Barnstormers 41, River Kings 20. April 6 - Barnstormers 49, River Kings 48.
Note: These are one of two sets of IFL teams located in the same state. The other set is the Arizona Rattlers and Tucson Sugar Skulls.
The River Kings are 1-8 overall and 0-4 on the road. They are coming off a 66-42 road loss to the Nebraska Danger on April 26. The Barnstormers are 7-1 overall and 2-0 at home. They are coming off a 61-58 road win over the Tucson Sugar Skulls on April 27.
CEDAR RAPIDS RIVER KINGS
River Kings DB Nick Brassell.
(Photo by Nic Ryder/Cedar Rapids River Kings)
ROSTER
# - name (pos)
3 - Marquel Wade (WR)
5 - Ben Wilkerson (QB)
9 - Drake White (WR)
10 - Jeff Branch (LB)
11 - Nick Brassell (DB)
12 - Phillip Nwosu (K)
17 - Jordan Smith (WR)
18 - Ezell Ruffin (WR)
20 - Na'Shawn Lewis (DB)
21 - Lazarri Middleton (DB)
22 - La'Darius Newbold (DB)
23 - Darien Brunson (DB)
24 - Nathaniel Chavious (RB)
33 - Jason Gibson (LB)
44 - Eric Banford (DL)
45 - Walter Walker (DL)
50 - Jordan Brown (OL)
70 - Richard Works (OL)
75 - Joseph Kaleta (OL)
77 - Davion Holman (OL/DL)
94 - Javan Christian (OL)
98 - Kavon Perry (OL)
99 - Justin Marcus (DL)
N/A - Samuel Mabany (DL)
N/A - Brandon Napoleon (DB)
N/A - Dalton Oliver (QB)
Short Term IR
1 - Ricky Johnson (DB)
6 - Malik Slater (LB)
7 - Travonti Johnson (DB)
Season Ending IR
9 - Khari Kimbrough (WR)
Transfer
12 - Henry Nell (K) [AFL - Baltimore Brigade]
50 - Lenicio Noble (OL) [AFL - Columbus Destroyers]
75 - Kyle Saxelid (OL) [CFL - Edmonton Eskimos]
RTR
4 - Kalif Phillips (RB)
14 - Kurt Palandech (QB)
Coaching Staff
Mark Stoute - Head Coach
Michael Custer - Assistant Head Coach
Joey Smith - Defensive Coordinator
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 212.2
Rush yards per game: 88.4
Pass yards per game: 123.8
Points per game: 38.9
Yards allowed per game: 241.2
Rush yards allowed per game: 108.4
Pass yards allowed per game: 132.8
Points allowed per game: 54.0
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.
IOWA BARNSTORMERS
Barnstormers DL B,J Butler.
(Photo by Connor Ferguson)
2019 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
5 - Tevin Madison (DB)
6 - Jermey Gloston (DB)
7 - Tyrell Pearson (DB)
8 - Cordero Hayes (DB)
9 - Jajuan Harley (DB)
10 - Raheem Harvey (WR)
12 - Jazeric Peterson (WR)
15 - Jatavius Stewart (WR)
18 - Connor Hollenbeck (WR)
19 - Nathan Criswell (K)
20 - James Gray (DB)
21 - Jamal Tyler (RB)
23 - Treyvon Williams (LB)
24 - Malik Brown (RB)
50 - Collin Bevins (DL)
55 - Oliver Lumpkin (OL)
56 - B.J. Butler (DL)
62 - Demarvious Loving (OL)
70 - Quante Hines (OL)
71 - Sterling Clark (OL)
91 - Travonte Valentine (DL)
99 - Dalton Hall (K)
Short Term IR
3 - Jourdan Wickliffe (DB)
22 - Jonah McCutcheon (DB)
30 - Reggie McGee (DL)
Season Ending IR
4 - Samuel Charles (WR)
Transfer
79 - Corey Madlock (OL) [AFL - Atlantic City Blackjacks)
N/A - Izaah Burks (DL) [AAF - Orlando Apollos]
N/A - Trenton Thompson (DL) [AAF - Arizona Hotshots]
RTR
N/A - Brandon Bailey (DB)
N/A - Thomas Shuler III (WR)
Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Chuck Miller - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach
Marshall Hart - Offensive Line/Special Teams Coach
Jason Simpson - Defensive Backs Coach
TEAM STATISTICS
Yards per game: 262.1
Rush yards per game: 93.1
Pass yards per game: 169.0
Points per game: 50.8
Yards allowed per game: 208.9
Rush yards allowed per game: 87.3
Pass yards allowed per game: 121.6
Points allowed per game: 34.4
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 is the third and final meeting between the teams. The River Kings, who have dropped six straight, are desparate for a win. The Barnstormers are looking for the season sweep in order to stay among the top two teams in the IFL. They are in second place, just a game ahead of the Sioux Falls Storm, who defeated them, 36-32, in week 9. Iowa has gotten the better of Cedar Rapids in the first two meetings. The Barnstormers outscored the River Kings 24-10 in the second half, as they stole a 41-20 win in the first meeting on March 30 in Cedar Rapids. Just a week later, The River Kings kept things close through three quarters, but were outscored 19-7 in the final quarter as the Barnstormers secured a 65-48 win in Des Moines. Iowa linebacker Treyvon Williams was named IFL Defensive Player of the Week after recording seven total tackles, a sack, three tackles for loss and a five-yard blocked field goal return for a touchdown in last week's 61-58 win over the Tucson Sugar Skulls. Cedar Rapids running back Nathaniel Chavious had a 54-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the River Kings's 66-42 loss to the Nebraska Danger last week. This is the 13th meeting between the teams; the Barnstormers lead the series 8-4.
Kurt Palandech has put up some pretty good numbers for the River Kings this season, he missed last week's game against the Danger due to a family medical issue. Ben Wilkerson will get his second straight start. Wilkerson struggled in the first half last week as Cedar Rapids was outscored 31-9, but seemed to fine a rhythm in the second half. He completed seven of 14 throws for 65 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions; and rushed for 45 yards and another score in the loss. Chavious is a solid rusher who comes in sixth in the IFL with 39.3 rushing yards per game and fifth with 13 rushing touchdowns. Marquel Wade is second in the IFL with 42 receptions, and has 433 yards to go along with seven touchdowns. He is also potent in the return game. Jordan Smith has 27 catches for 294 yards and five touchdowns. Drake White has caught five touchdown passes in his five appearances. The River Kings' backfield lacks experience as stalwarts Tuff Johnson, Malik Slater and Ricky Johnson are on injured reserve. Nick Brassell leads active defensive players with 33 tackles, and has a pair of interceptions and 1.5 tackles for loss. Jeff Branch has two sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss, as well as two fumble recoveries. Kevon Perry adds a sack in his five games with the team. Phillip Nwosu has converted on 14 or 18 extra point attempts and four of 11 field goal tried with a long of 49 yards.
Daquan Neal is second in the IFL with 170.6 passing yards and 28 passing touchdowns per game. He is completing 72.2 percent of his passes and has thrown just two interceptions on the season. Neal's 44.5 rushing yards per game and is fifth in the league, and he is tied for third with 14 touchdowns on the ground. Jamal Tyler takes some heat off of Neal in the ground game with his 25.9 rushing yards, along with eight trips to the end zone. Ryan Balentine, who leads the IFL with 55 receptions and 569 receiving yards, is fourth all-time in the league with 6,730 all-purpose yards. He needs just 22 more to move ahead of Bryan Pray into third in that category. Connor Hollenbeck, the former Cedar Rapids Titan, has 29 grabs for 303 yards and five touchdowns. Jazeric Peterson rounds out the group with 14 grabs for 243 yards and three scores. Jourdan Wickliffe leads the team with 67 tackles, and has 4.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and an interception. Williams comes off his aforementioned IFL honor with 41 tackles and a team-high 6.5 tackles for loss. Tyrell Pearson's five interceptions is tied for the league lead, while Travonte Valentine and Desmond Raiford each have recorded two sacks. Nathan Criswell is back off IR. He's hit 23 of 30 extra point attempts and four of six field goal attempts with a long of 35 yards in five appearances this season.
IFL GAMES THIS WEEK
May 4 - Bismarck Bucks (2-6) at Green Bay Blizzard (5-3), 5:05 p.m.
May 4 - Cedar Rapids River Kings (1-8) at Iowa Barnstormers (7-1), 5:05 p.m.
May 4 - Sioux Falls Storm (6-2) at Quad City Steamwheelers (3-5), 5:05 p.m.
May 4 - Nebraska Danger (5-4) at Arizona Rattlers (8-0), 5:05 p.m.
May 4 - San Diego Strike Force (1-7) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (3-5), 6 p.m.
All times are pacific time. Our preview of each game will appear on the board of the home team in that match up.
HELPFUL LINKS
IFL
IFL 2019 League Schedule and Results
SCtoC's 2019 Weekly Power Rankings
IFL 2019 Players of the Week - Cumulative
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
SCtoC IFL 2018 Golden Helmet Awards
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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