Post by Nevadanut on Aug 11, 2021 20:15:06 GMT -8
Duke City Gladiators at Tucson Sugar Skulls
What: The Gladiators march into Tucson to battle the Sugar Skulls.
When: Saturday, August 14 at 6:05 p.m. pacific/Arizona (7:05 p.m. mountain).
Where: Tucson Event Center; Tucson, Arizona.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2021 Head to Head: May 30 - Sugar Skulls 55, Gladiators 35. July 10 - Sugar Skulls 41, Gladiators 40.
Overall Head to Head: .
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Gladiators are 6-6 overall and 3-3 on the road. They are coming off a 71-11 home win over the Northern Arizona Wranglers on August 8. The Sugar Skulls are 4-8 overall and 3-3 at home. They are coming off a 55-28 road loss to the Arizona Rattlers on August 7.
Duke City Gladiators
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Gladiators wide receiver Jared Elmore. (Photo courtesy Duke City Gladiators)
2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Dello Davis (WR)
1 - Robert Brown (DB)
2 - Rick Rumph (DB)
3 - Javin Kilgo (QB)
4 - Antwan Smith (DB)
5 - Gregory Dent Jr. (WR)
6 - Ray Jones Jr. (DB)
7 - Chris Franklin
8 - Nate Davis (QB)
9 - DeWayne Autrey II (DB)
10 - Fatu Ulale (DL)
11 - Xavier Amey (WR)
12 - Jared Elmore (WR)
18 - Travis Holland
20 - Ibrahim Maiga (DB)
21 - Charles Reid (DB)
22 - Raymond Taylor (RB)
26 - Dexter Reese (DB)
32 - Brett Bowers (DL)
33 - Lance Hyder (OL/DL)
35 - Conner Hollabaugh (K)
36 - Charles Reid (DB)
43 - Chaim Smith (LB)
44 - Daelin Young (OL)
48 - Javian "Bubba" Williams (DL)
52 - Travonte Valentein (DL)
55 - Gershom Ejoni (DL)
56 - Jordan Mosley (OL)
71 - Martesse Patterson (OL)
75 - Josiah Hunter (OL)
78 - Dominique Johnson (OL)
99 - O.J. Mau (DL)
RTR
55 - Oliver Lumpkin (OL)
N/A - Donte Rumph (DL)
N/A - Taylor Tappin (OL)
Coaching Staff
Robert Kent - Head Coach
Fred Griggs - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Sherman Carter - Offensive Line Coach
Fatu Ulale - Defensive Line Coach
Ray Woods - Running Back Coach
Anthony Sando - Special Teams Coach
Roster information 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.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
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Sugar Skulls wide receiver Damond Powell. (SCtoC Photo by Gary Royall)
2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
2 - Malik Stanley (WR)
3 - Cory Murphy (QB)
4 - Jazeric Peterson (WR)
5 - Sheldon "Juju" Augustine (WR)
6 - Michael "Mike" Minter Jr. (DB)
7 - Malik Boynton (DB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Damond Powell (WR)
10 - Jajuan Harley (DB)
11 - Demry Croft (QB)
12 - Pat Porter (DB)
15 - Tai'yon Devers (DL)
18 - Marquise Irvin (WR)
20 - Delvin Batiste (DB)
21 - Delondo Boyd (DB)
22 - Matt Elam (DB)
23 - TT Barber (LB)
24 - Byron Evans II (LB)
26 - Kevin Goessling (K)
41 - Terrence Fullum (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - David Konowalski (DL)
60 - Matthew "Matt" Burrell (OL)
64 - Seyvon Lowry (DL)
67 - Bryant Jones (DL)
70 - Osaro Eromosele (OL)
73 - Shakore Philip (DL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
97 - Izaah Burks (DL)
Transfer
26 - Jimmy Camacho (K) - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL)
Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Chuck Miller - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Brandon Sanders - Defensive Backs Coach
Xzavie Jackson - Offensive Line Coach, Special Teams Coordinator
Roster information 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
GLADIATORS
A win on the road against the Sugar Skulls could go a long way toward earning a playoff berth, but Duke City may not earn a trip to the postseason just in one week. There is a tight race between five teams for the final four playoff spots. The Gladiators control their own playoffs destiny and even have a shot at the fourth seed which would give them a home playoff game in the first round. The Gladiators are second in points scored per game with 51.8, but they are allowing the second-most points per game at 46.1. Expect Javin Kilgo to line up under center (or in the shotgun) in this one. He is completing 67 percent of his passes, and has a pair of touchdown rushes in just three appearances with the Gladiators. Dello Davis Leads the IFL with 64 catches for yards and 27 touchdowns. Jared Elmore and Xavier Amey have combined for 34 touchdown grabs of their own. Ray Jones, Jr. is a monster on defense with 76 tackles and a sack. Rick Rumph has only appeared in four games for the Gladiators and has three interceptions coming into this one.
SUGAR SKULLS
In order to earn a postseason bid, Tucson simply cannot afford another loss. At 4-8, the Sugar Skulls need to win this week against the Gladiators, defeat the Northern Arizona Wranglers at home in next week's regular season finale, and get some help from around the league. It's going to be a tough road, but they are facing a Gladiators team which they've already beaten twice this season and a Wranglers team which they've defeated once this season (though the lost to the Wranglers at Prescott Valley in week 10). Demry Croft seems back at the helm of the team after replacing Cory Murphy in last week's loss to the Rattlers. Croft has completed 61 percent of his passes with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mike Jones is one of the strongest running backs in the league with 19 scores on the season. Ryan Balentine is the standout receiver, but expect Damond Powell and Jazeric Peterson to see some targets as well. Delondo Boys leads the defense with 61 tackles and two picks, and Jajuan Harley has a team-leading three sacks.
Note: Statistics included in the Breakdown are official statistics from the Indoor Football League at goifl.com.
This week's IFL Schedule
Fri., August 13 - Arizona Rattlers (10-2) at Spokane Shock (6-5), 7:05 p.m.
Sat., August 14 - Green Bay Blizzard (5-7) at Frisco Fighters (9-2), 5 p.m. (Stadium)
Sat., August 14 - Sioux Falls Storm (5-6) at Iowa Barnstormers(5-5), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., August 14 - Duke City Gladiators (6-6) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (4-8), 6:05 p.m.
Sun., August 15 - Massachusetts Pirates (9-3) at Northern Arizona Wranglers (1-11), 3:05 p.m.
Bye - Bismarck Bucks (7-7)
IFL Standings
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Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2021 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2021 Franchise Index
2019 Indoor Football League Awards
SCtoC IFL 2019 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
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 - Footprint Center; 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
IFL Geographical 2021 League Map
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What: The Gladiators march into Tucson to battle the Sugar Skulls.
When: Saturday, August 14 at 6:05 p.m. pacific/Arizona (7:05 p.m. mountain).
Where: Tucson Event Center; Tucson, Arizona.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2021 Head to Head: May 30 - Sugar Skulls 55, Gladiators 35. July 10 - Sugar Skulls 41, Gladiators 40.
Overall Head to Head: .
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Gladiators are 6-6 overall and 3-3 on the road. They are coming off a 71-11 home win over the Northern Arizona Wranglers on August 8. The Sugar Skulls are 4-8 overall and 3-3 at home. They are coming off a 55-28 road loss to the Arizona Rattlers on August 7.
Duke City Gladiators
Gladiators wide receiver Jared Elmore. (Photo courtesy Duke City Gladiators)
2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Dello Davis (WR)
1 - Robert Brown (DB)
2 - Rick Rumph (DB)
3 - Javin Kilgo (QB)
4 - Antwan Smith (DB)
5 - Gregory Dent Jr. (WR)
6 - Ray Jones Jr. (DB)
7 - Chris Franklin
8 - Nate Davis (QB)
9 - DeWayne Autrey II (DB)
10 - Fatu Ulale (DL)
11 - Xavier Amey (WR)
12 - Jared Elmore (WR)
18 - Travis Holland
20 - Ibrahim Maiga (DB)
21 - Charles Reid (DB)
22 - Raymond Taylor (RB)
26 - Dexter Reese (DB)
32 - Brett Bowers (DL)
33 - Lance Hyder (OL/DL)
35 - Conner Hollabaugh (K)
36 - Charles Reid (DB)
43 - Chaim Smith (LB)
44 - Daelin Young (OL)
48 - Javian "Bubba" Williams (DL)
52 - Travonte Valentein (DL)
55 - Gershom Ejoni (DL)
56 - Jordan Mosley (OL)
71 - Martesse Patterson (OL)
75 - Josiah Hunter (OL)
78 - Dominique Johnson (OL)
99 - O.J. Mau (DL)
RTR
55 - Oliver Lumpkin (OL)
N/A - Donte Rumph (DL)
N/A - Taylor Tappin (OL)
Coaching Staff
Robert Kent - Head Coach
Fred Griggs - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Sherman Carter - Offensive Line Coach
Fatu Ulale - Defensive Line Coach
Ray Woods - Running Back Coach
Anthony Sando - Special Teams Coach
Roster information 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.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls wide receiver Damond Powell. (SCtoC Photo by Gary Royall)
2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
2 - Malik Stanley (WR)
3 - Cory Murphy (QB)
4 - Jazeric Peterson (WR)
5 - Sheldon "Juju" Augustine (WR)
6 - Michael "Mike" Minter Jr. (DB)
7 - Malik Boynton (DB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Damond Powell (WR)
10 - Jajuan Harley (DB)
11 - Demry Croft (QB)
12 - Pat Porter (DB)
15 - Tai'yon Devers (DL)
18 - Marquise Irvin (WR)
20 - Delvin Batiste (DB)
21 - Delondo Boyd (DB)
22 - Matt Elam (DB)
23 - TT Barber (LB)
24 - Byron Evans II (LB)
26 - Kevin Goessling (K)
41 - Terrence Fullum (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - David Konowalski (DL)
60 - Matthew "Matt" Burrell (OL)
64 - Seyvon Lowry (DL)
67 - Bryant Jones (DL)
70 - Osaro Eromosele (OL)
73 - Shakore Philip (DL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
97 - Izaah Burks (DL)
Transfer
26 - Jimmy Camacho (K) - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL)
Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Chuck Miller - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Brandon Sanders - Defensive Backs Coach
Xzavie Jackson - Offensive Line Coach, Special Teams Coordinator
Roster information 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
GLADIATORS
A win on the road against the Sugar Skulls could go a long way toward earning a playoff berth, but Duke City may not earn a trip to the postseason just in one week. There is a tight race between five teams for the final four playoff spots. The Gladiators control their own playoffs destiny and even have a shot at the fourth seed which would give them a home playoff game in the first round. The Gladiators are second in points scored per game with 51.8, but they are allowing the second-most points per game at 46.1. Expect Javin Kilgo to line up under center (or in the shotgun) in this one. He is completing 67 percent of his passes, and has a pair of touchdown rushes in just three appearances with the Gladiators. Dello Davis Leads the IFL with 64 catches for yards and 27 touchdowns. Jared Elmore and Xavier Amey have combined for 34 touchdown grabs of their own. Ray Jones, Jr. is a monster on defense with 76 tackles and a sack. Rick Rumph has only appeared in four games for the Gladiators and has three interceptions coming into this one.
SUGAR SKULLS
In order to earn a postseason bid, Tucson simply cannot afford another loss. At 4-8, the Sugar Skulls need to win this week against the Gladiators, defeat the Northern Arizona Wranglers at home in next week's regular season finale, and get some help from around the league. It's going to be a tough road, but they are facing a Gladiators team which they've already beaten twice this season and a Wranglers team which they've defeated once this season (though the lost to the Wranglers at Prescott Valley in week 10). Demry Croft seems back at the helm of the team after replacing Cory Murphy in last week's loss to the Rattlers. Croft has completed 61 percent of his passes with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mike Jones is one of the strongest running backs in the league with 19 scores on the season. Ryan Balentine is the standout receiver, but expect Damond Powell and Jazeric Peterson to see some targets as well. Delondo Boys leads the defense with 61 tackles and two picks, and Jajuan Harley has a team-leading three sacks.
Note: Statistics included in the Breakdown are official statistics from the Indoor Football League at goifl.com.
This week's IFL Schedule
Fri., August 13 - Arizona Rattlers (10-2) at Spokane Shock (6-5), 7:05 p.m.
Sat., August 14 - Green Bay Blizzard (5-7) at Frisco Fighters (9-2), 5 p.m. (Stadium)
Sat., August 14 - Sioux Falls Storm (5-6) at Iowa Barnstormers(5-5), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., August 14 - Duke City Gladiators (6-6) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (4-8), 6:05 p.m.
Sun., August 15 - Massachusetts Pirates (9-3) at Northern Arizona Wranglers (1-11), 3:05 p.m.
Bye - Bismarck Bucks (7-7)
IFL Standings
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2021 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2021 Franchise Index
2019 Indoor Football League Awards
SCtoC IFL 2019 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
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 - Footprint Center; 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
IFL Geographical 2021 League Map
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