Post by Nevadanut on Aug 18, 2021 17:26:57 GMT -8
Iowa Barnstormers at Massachusetts Pirates
What: The Barnstormers look for home field playoff advantage as they visit the Pirates.
When: Saturday, August 21 at 4:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. eastern).
Where: DCU Center; Worcester, Massachusetts.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2021 Head to Head: This is the only meeting between the teams this season.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between the teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Barnstormers are 6-5 overall and 2-3 on the road. They are coming off a 55-49 overtime home win over the Sioux Falls Storm on August 14. The Pirates are 10-3 overall and 4-2 at home. They are coming off a 51-16 road win over the Northern Arizona Wranglers on August 15.
Iowa Barnstormers
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Barnstormers DL Tony Jones. (Photo by Darryl Webb/Tucson Sugar Skulls)
2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
3 - John McClure III (DB)
4 - Kyree McLean (DB)
5 - Austin Hicks (WR)
6 - David Haney (DB)
7 - Elad Covaliu (RB)
8 - Vincent Espinoza (QB)
9 - Tony Jones (DL)
10 - Gabriel Rui (K)
11 - Andrew Mahoney Jr. (WR)
14 - Dorian Walker (DB)
15 - Kentrez Bell (WR)
17 - Daylon Person (WR)
18 - Connor Hollenbeck (WR)
19 - Jaylen Moore (DB)
20 - Kenton Bartlett (DL)
21 - Tyrone Cromwell III (DB)
22 - Gabriel McCoy (LB)
24 - Jay Washington (DB)
32 - Evan Owens (RB)
55 - Quante Hines (OL)
60 - Keveon Broadwater (OL)
62 - Demarvious "DJ" Loving (OL)
67 - Steven Rowzee (OL)
75 - Zachary Fondal (OL)
83 - Ju'an Williams (WR)
91 - Denzel Chukwukelu (DL)
99 - Christopher Biggurs (DL)
Coaching Staff
Les Moss - Head Coach
Rob Keefe - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
BJ Cohen - Offensive/Defensive Line Coach
Jason Simpson - Defensive Backs 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.
Massachusetts Pirates
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Pirates DB Ahmad Dixon. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Pirates Twitter)
2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Khalid Wooten (DB)
3 - Chucky Williams (DB)
4 - Martez Carter (RB)
5 - Ahmad Dixon (DB)
6 - Laquvionte Gonzalez (WR)
7 - Darren Carrington II (WR)
9 - Santos Ramirez (DB)
10 - Sean Brackett (QB)
11 - Aarion Maxey-Penton (DB)
14 - Dontez Byrd (WR)
15 - Alejandro Bennifield (QB)
17 - Marquis Young (RB)
18 - R.J. Turner (WR)
19 - Isaac Zico (WR)
23 - Justin Stockton (RB)
24 - Martrell Spaight (LB)
27 - Harlan Miller (DB)
55 - Tavarus Dantzler (LB)
64 - Jordan McCray (OL)
65 - Jared Thomas (OL)
73 - Kendall Baker (OL)
74 - Marquis Lucas (OL)
77 - Chasz Wright (OL)
81 - Thomas Owens (WR)
91 - Toby Johnson (DL)
92 - Da’Sean Downey (DL)
97 - Youhanna Ghaifan (DL)
99 - J.D. Griggs (DL)
Short Term IR
1 - Mardy Gilyard (WR)
16 - Josh Gable (K)
Transfer
N/A - Reggie Howard (DL) [CFL - Edmonton Elks]
RTR
N/A - Akrum Wadley (RB)
Coaching Staff
Patrick Pass - Head Coach
Rayshaun Kizer - Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach
Bones Bagaunte - Offensive Coordinator & Wide Receivers Coach
Rob Orell - Offensive Line Coach
William Croom - Running Backs Coach & Assistant Special Teams Coordinator
Gerald "Jerry" Snay - Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers & Defensive Line Coach
Billy Savary - Coaching Assistant
Don Williams - Coaching Assistant
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
BARNSTORMERS
Iowa is an in an excellent position heading into the regular season finale. Not only have the Barnstormers clinched a playoff spot, but a win over the Pirates would give them the fourth seed and a home game in the playoff. It won't be an easy task, but they have the firepower to do it, including the 2019 IFL Most Valuable Player in quarterback Daquan Neal. The Barnstormers' season has been a bit up-and-down, but they have won their past two games and seem to be gaining momentum heading into the postseason. Neal is completing 54 percent of his passes with 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He is a major threat on the ground with 48.7 yards per game and 16 touchdowns. Elad Covaliu is the lead back at 34.9 points per game with 11 scores. Carrington Thompson, Sr. leads the Barnstormers with 39 catches for 568 yards and eight touchdowns. Tony Jones leads the defense with 74 tackles and three sacks. John McClure had 49 tackles, and Kenton Bartlett has 2.5 sacks.
PIRATES
Massachusetts' playoff situation is simple as a playoff spot has already been clinched. A win over the Pirates would guarantee the Pirates the second seed regardless of what happens in this week's battle for the top seed between the Frisco Fighters and Arizona Wranglers (the winner will be first and the loser will drop to third if the Pirates win). Second would give the Pirates a home game in the Frist Round and even also in the semifinals. Suffice to say, this is a big game for the Pirates. Alejandro Bennifield sat out last week in the 51-16 win over the Northern Arizona Wranglers. Bennifield will likely get the call in this game. He has completed 55 percent of his passes to go along with 34 touchdowns and eight picks. Thomas Owens is one of the top receivers in the IFL with 61 catches for 826 yards and 19 scores. The Pirates defense allow the fewest points per game at 34.2. Santos Ramirez leads the group with 77 tackles. Harlan Miller has five interceptions to lead the team, and Aarion Maxey-Penton has four of his own.
Note: Statistics included in the Breakdown are official statistics from the Indoor Football League at goifl.com.
IFL Playoff Machine
Courtesy of alecs we have an interactive tool to outline the IFL playoff scenarios heading into week 18. Be sure to check out the playoff possibilities via the link below:
2021 IFL Playoff Machine
This week's IFL Schedule
Sat., August 21 - Iowa Barnstormers at Massachusetts Pirates, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., August 21 - Green Bay Blizzard at Sioux Falls Storm, 5 p.m. (Stadium).
Sat., August 21 - Frisco Fighters at Arizona Rattlers, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., August 21 - Bismarck Bucks at Duke City Gladiators, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., August 21 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Bye - Spokane Shock
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 Barnstormers look for home field playoff advantage as they visit the Pirates.
When: Saturday, August 21 at 4:05 p.m. pacific (7:05 p.m. eastern).
Where: DCU Center; Worcester, Massachusetts.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2021 Head to Head: This is the only meeting between the teams this season.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between the teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Barnstormers are 6-5 overall and 2-3 on the road. They are coming off a 55-49 overtime home win over the Sioux Falls Storm on August 14. The Pirates are 10-3 overall and 4-2 at home. They are coming off a 51-16 road win over the Northern Arizona Wranglers on August 15.
Iowa Barnstormers
Barnstormers DL Tony Jones. (Photo by Darryl Webb/Tucson Sugar Skulls)
2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
3 - John McClure III (DB)
4 - Kyree McLean (DB)
5 - Austin Hicks (WR)
6 - David Haney (DB)
7 - Elad Covaliu (RB)
8 - Vincent Espinoza (QB)
9 - Tony Jones (DL)
10 - Gabriel Rui (K)
11 - Andrew Mahoney Jr. (WR)
14 - Dorian Walker (DB)
15 - Kentrez Bell (WR)
17 - Daylon Person (WR)
18 - Connor Hollenbeck (WR)
19 - Jaylen Moore (DB)
20 - Kenton Bartlett (DL)
21 - Tyrone Cromwell III (DB)
22 - Gabriel McCoy (LB)
24 - Jay Washington (DB)
32 - Evan Owens (RB)
55 - Quante Hines (OL)
60 - Keveon Broadwater (OL)
62 - Demarvious "DJ" Loving (OL)
67 - Steven Rowzee (OL)
75 - Zachary Fondal (OL)
83 - Ju'an Williams (WR)
91 - Denzel Chukwukelu (DL)
99 - Christopher Biggurs (DL)
Coaching Staff
Les Moss - Head Coach
Rob Keefe - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
BJ Cohen - Offensive/Defensive Line Coach
Jason Simpson - Defensive Backs 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.
Massachusetts Pirates
Pirates DB Ahmad Dixon. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Pirates Twitter)
2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Khalid Wooten (DB)
3 - Chucky Williams (DB)
4 - Martez Carter (RB)
5 - Ahmad Dixon (DB)
6 - Laquvionte Gonzalez (WR)
7 - Darren Carrington II (WR)
9 - Santos Ramirez (DB)
10 - Sean Brackett (QB)
11 - Aarion Maxey-Penton (DB)
14 - Dontez Byrd (WR)
15 - Alejandro Bennifield (QB)
17 - Marquis Young (RB)
18 - R.J. Turner (WR)
19 - Isaac Zico (WR)
23 - Justin Stockton (RB)
24 - Martrell Spaight (LB)
27 - Harlan Miller (DB)
55 - Tavarus Dantzler (LB)
64 - Jordan McCray (OL)
65 - Jared Thomas (OL)
73 - Kendall Baker (OL)
74 - Marquis Lucas (OL)
77 - Chasz Wright (OL)
81 - Thomas Owens (WR)
91 - Toby Johnson (DL)
92 - Da’Sean Downey (DL)
97 - Youhanna Ghaifan (DL)
99 - J.D. Griggs (DL)
Short Term IR
1 - Mardy Gilyard (WR)
16 - Josh Gable (K)
Transfer
N/A - Reggie Howard (DL) [CFL - Edmonton Elks]
RTR
N/A - Akrum Wadley (RB)
Coaching Staff
Patrick Pass - Head Coach
Rayshaun Kizer - Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach
Bones Bagaunte - Offensive Coordinator & Wide Receivers Coach
Rob Orell - Offensive Line Coach
William Croom - Running Backs Coach & Assistant Special Teams Coordinator
Gerald "Jerry" Snay - Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers & Defensive Line Coach
Billy Savary - Coaching Assistant
Don Williams - Coaching Assistant
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
BARNSTORMERS
Iowa is an in an excellent position heading into the regular season finale. Not only have the Barnstormers clinched a playoff spot, but a win over the Pirates would give them the fourth seed and a home game in the playoff. It won't be an easy task, but they have the firepower to do it, including the 2019 IFL Most Valuable Player in quarterback Daquan Neal. The Barnstormers' season has been a bit up-and-down, but they have won their past two games and seem to be gaining momentum heading into the postseason. Neal is completing 54 percent of his passes with 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He is a major threat on the ground with 48.7 yards per game and 16 touchdowns. Elad Covaliu is the lead back at 34.9 points per game with 11 scores. Carrington Thompson, Sr. leads the Barnstormers with 39 catches for 568 yards and eight touchdowns. Tony Jones leads the defense with 74 tackles and three sacks. John McClure had 49 tackles, and Kenton Bartlett has 2.5 sacks.
PIRATES
Massachusetts' playoff situation is simple as a playoff spot has already been clinched. A win over the Pirates would guarantee the Pirates the second seed regardless of what happens in this week's battle for the top seed between the Frisco Fighters and Arizona Wranglers (the winner will be first and the loser will drop to third if the Pirates win). Second would give the Pirates a home game in the Frist Round and even also in the semifinals. Suffice to say, this is a big game for the Pirates. Alejandro Bennifield sat out last week in the 51-16 win over the Northern Arizona Wranglers. Bennifield will likely get the call in this game. He has completed 55 percent of his passes to go along with 34 touchdowns and eight picks. Thomas Owens is one of the top receivers in the IFL with 61 catches for 826 yards and 19 scores. The Pirates defense allow the fewest points per game at 34.2. Santos Ramirez leads the group with 77 tackles. Harlan Miller has five interceptions to lead the team, and Aarion Maxey-Penton has four of his own.
Note: Statistics included in the Breakdown are official statistics from the Indoor Football League at goifl.com.
IFL Playoff Machine
Courtesy of alecs we have an interactive tool to outline the IFL playoff scenarios heading into week 18. Be sure to check out the playoff possibilities via the link below:
2021 IFL Playoff Machine
This week's IFL Schedule
Sat., August 21 - Iowa Barnstormers at Massachusetts Pirates, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., August 21 - Green Bay Blizzard at Sioux Falls Storm, 5 p.m. (Stadium).
Sat., August 21 - Frisco Fighters at Arizona Rattlers, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., August 21 - Bismarck Bucks at Duke City Gladiators, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., August 21 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Bye - Spokane Shock
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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