Week 12 Preview - Wranglers at Rattlers

[Nevadanut]

Northern Arizona Wranglers at Arizona Rattlers



What: The Wranglers head south to face the Rattlers.
When: Saturday, July 10 at 6:05 p.m. pacific/Arizona.
Where: Phoenix Suns Arena; Phoenix, Arizona.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2021 Head to Head: May 16 - Rattlers 51, Wranglers 20.
Overall Head to Head: Rattlers lead 1-0 (0-0 home and 1-0 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David

The Wranglers are 1-6 overall and 0-3 on the road. They are coming off a 52-38 road loss to the Duke City Gladiators on July 3. The Rattlers are 6-1 overall and 2-0 at home. They are coming off a 54-38 road win over the Tucson Sugar Skulls on July 3.

Northern Arizona Wranglers


Wranglers defensive back Emmanuel "Pop" Lacy.
(Photo by Tracy & Jeremiah Scheffer/Blushing Cactus Photography)

2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Derik "DJ" Calhoun Jr. (LB)
1 - Daron Clark (WR)
2 - Caden Walters (QB)
3 - Verlon Reed Jr. (QB)
4 - Todd Athey (WR)
5 - Terrance Bynum (WR)
6 - Kalen Hicks (DB)
7 - Emmanuel Jones (RB)
8 - James "JJ" Brania-Hopp (WR)
10 - Emmanuel "Pop" Lacy (DB)
11 - Robert Brown (DB)
12 - Eric Brown (WR/DB)
13 - Timothy "Tim" Parker (K)
14 - Robert Brown Jr. (DB)
15 - Skylor Clinton (WR)
21 - Shai McKenzie (RB)
22 - Justin Wyatt (DB)
26 - Rob Brown (RB)
44 - Russell Williams Jr. (LB)
54 - Whitney Richardson (DL)
55 - Eric Sadler (DL)
66 - Gewhite Stallworth (OL)
67 - Vernon Sainvil (OL)
74 - Zaycoven Henderson (DL)
77 - Darius James (OL)
90 - Enoch Smith Jr. (DL)
91 - Zian Jones (OL/DL)
99 - Tyrell Goodwin (DL)

Short Term IR
N/A

Season Ending IR
N/A

Transfer
N/A

RTR
N/A

Coaching Staff
Dominic Bramante - Head Coach
Matt Caward - QBs Coach & Chaplain
Jayson Pena - Defensive Backs
Landrick Brody - Offensive Coordinator
Marcus Adams - Ofefensive/Defensive Line Coach
Darren Hudak - Receivers Coach
Amber Dirks - Defensive Coach

Roster information for week one is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game.

Arizona Rattlers


Rattlers wide receiver Jarrod Harrington.
(Photo via The Independent)

2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Drew Powell (QB)
2 - Jamal Miles (RB/WR)
3 - T.J. Edwards (QB)
4 - DJ Williams (DB)
5 - Nick Lasane (RB)
6 - Jeremiah Harris (WR)
7 - Tyrell Pearson (DB)
8 - Troy Pelletier (WR)
9 - Jarmaine Doubs Jr. (DB)
12 - Vincent Testaverde Jr. (QB)
13 - Braxton Haley (WR)
14 - Darrell Monroe (RB)
15 - Dillion Winfrey (WR)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
18 - Isaiah Huston (WR)
22 - Ernesto Lacayo (K)
23 - Treyvon Williams (LB)
27 - Devin Cockrell (DB)
33 - Byron Evans (LB)
43 - Ricky Wyatt Jr. (LB)
48 - Montavious Atkinson (DB/LB)
56 - Steven Gurrola (OL)
64 - Eastwood Thomas (OL)
78 - Jahair Jones (OL)
79 - Kenny Thomas (OL)
87 - Timmy Hernandez (WR)
90 - Craig Evans (DL)
92 - Nikolaus D'Avanzo (DL)
94 - Lamar Mady (OL)
95 - Joshua "Josh" Gordon (DL)
98 - Larry Tharpe Jr. (DL)
99 - Dillon Faamatau (DL)

Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)
N/A

Short Term IR
N/A

Season Ending IR
N/A

Transfer
N/A

RTR
N/A

Coaching Staff
Kevin Guy - Head Coach
Kani Kauahi - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Jeff Jarnigan - Special Teams Coordinator & Defensive Line Coach
Rod Windsor - Wide Receivers Coach/Offensive Quality Control
Hurtis Chinn - Quarterbacks/Running Backs Coach

Roster information for week one is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game.

Breakdown

WRANGLERS
Northern Arizona picked up their first win as a franchise in week 10 before falling to the Duke City Gladiators by a couple of touchdowns last week. The Wranglers seem to be getting stronger every week. If they can put a series of drives together against any opponent, they should be able to pick up some wins. It will be a tough task against the Rattlers, though the Wranglers could Surprise here. Verlon Reed, Jr. has been efficient since returning from an injury suffered in week 1. He is a veteran completing 53 percent of his passes and averaging 133.3 passing yards per game and 12 touchdowns and two interceptions. He also rushes for 33.3 yards per game with four scores. Reed could use some help in the rushing game as there is no running back averaging more than 14 yards per game. Todd Athey has emerged as a favorite target of Reed, as well as Terrance Bynum and his six scoring grabs. Robert Brown and Emmanuel Lacey lead the defense with Brown recording 57 tackles, and Lacey coming in with 29 tackles, an interception and five pass break ups for the Wranglers.

RATTLERS
Arizona's win over the Sugar Skulls, coupled with the Frisco Fighters' loss to the Massachusetts Pirates last week, put the Rattlers on top of the IFL standings. They've not won six straight and will look to make it seven when they host the Wranglers for the first time this week. The Rattlers and Fighters square off in the 18th and final week of the regular season in what could be a battle for the top seed of the playoffs. Former IFL Offensive player of the Year Drew Powell is of of the league's best, if not the best, quarterbacks in the league. He's completed percent of his throws for 957 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. Even as impressive, he is averaging 66.1 yards per game with 16 touchdowns on the ground. Nick LaSane and Darrell Monroe have been the features running backs through the season. Jarrod Harrington and Jamal Miles pace the team in receiving with 10 scoring grabs between them. Devin Cockrell leads the Rattlers with 34 tackles, but four others have at least 20. Nikolas D'Avanzo has four sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss and Dillon Winfrey has a pair of interceptions.

This week's IFL Schedule

Fri., July 9 - Iowa Barnstormers (4-3) at Frisco Fighters (5-1), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., July 10 - Bismarck Bucks (5-4) at Massachusetts Pirates (5-3), 4:05 p.m.
Sat., July 10 - Northern Arizona Wranglers (1-6) at Arizona Rattlers (6-1), 6:05 p.m.
Sat., July 10 - Duke City Gladiators (3-4) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (1-6), 6:05 p.m.
Sat., July 10 - Sioux Falls Storm (4-3) at Spokane Shock (4-2), 6 p.m. (Stadium)
Bye - Green Bay Blizzard (4-4)

IFL Standings



Helpful Links

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INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Louisville Xtreme
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Sioux Falls Storm
Spokane Shock
Tucson Sugar Skulls

INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Louisville Xtreme
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Sioux Falls Storm
Spokane Shock
Tucson Sugar Skulls

IFL Team Venues

Arizona Rattlers - Phoenix Suns Arena; Phoenix, Arizona
Bismarck Bucks - Bismarck Event Center; Bismarck, North Dakota
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 Arena; Des Moines, Iowa
Louisville Xtreme - KFC Yum! Center; Louisville, Kentucky
Massachusetts Pirates - DCU Center; Worcester, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Sioux Falls Storm - Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Spokane Shock - Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena; Spokane, Washington
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona

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[David]

Wranglers HC Dominic Bramante will be unavailable for tonight's game against the Rattlers. 

Bramante has entered the IFL's COVID-19 protocols.

[DiamondThief]

Did they say who would be coaching tonight in his place?

[David]

Jul 10, 2021 11:43:08 GMT -8 DiamondThief said:

Did they say who would be coaching tonight in his place?

No.

If I had to take a shot in the dark, maybe Landrick Brody or Matt Caward based on their staff titles.