Post by Nevadanut on Aug 24, 2021 18:16:14 GMT -8
#7 Bismarck Bucks at #2 Massachusetts Pirates
What: The playoffs open with the Bucks making a visit to battle the Pirates.
When: Saturday, August 28 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: May 8 - Pirates 36, Bucks 18. July 10 - Pirates, 43, Bucks 38.
Overall Head to Head: Pirates lead 2-0 (1-0 home and 1-0 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
Note: The Pirates are on an eight-game winning streak.
The Bucks finished 7-8 overall and 2-6 on the road. They are coming off a 57-45 road loss to the Duke City Gladiators on August 21. The Pirates finished 11-3 overall and 6-2 at home. They are coming off a 55-19 home win over the Iowa Barnstormers on August 21.
Bismarck Bucks
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Bucks offensive lineman Toree Boyd. (Photo courtesy goifl.com)
2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Kenneth Van Heule (OL)
1 - Mike Carrigan (WR)
2 - Malik Duncan (DB)
3 - Tony Sparrow (DB)
4 - Raheem Harvey (WR)
5 - Lorenzo West (WR)
6 - Caleb Lewis (QB)
7 - Jauhem Byrd (WR)
8 - Zuril Hendrick (DB)
10 - Jaiquis "JT" Stokes (WR)
11 - Justin Rankin (RB)
13 - Andre Williams (WR)
14 - Kenyate Allen (QB)
15 - Da'Von Keith (DL)
20 - Isiah Strayhorn (WR)
21 - Deion Carter (DB)
22 - Jevaughn Codlin (DB)
23 - Cody Barber (K)
24 - Lawrence "Larry" Ross III (DL)
30 - Jeff Branch (LB/DB)
32 - Darreon Jackson (LB/DB)
42 - Kendric Harper (DB)
44 - Cameron Hunt (LB)
50 - Lawrence Omolayo (OL)
51 - Toree Boyd (OL)
55 - John Williams (DL)
71 - Sterling Clark (OL)
77 - Toriano "TJ" Roundtree (OL)
93 - Penaia "Ben" Moa (DL)
99 - Maurice Chavis (DL)
Transfer
N/A - Kelly Bryant (QB) - [CFL - Toronto Argonauts]
RTR
N/A - Carl Garnes (DB)
N/A - Demetrius Hill (DL)
N/A - Royce See (LB)
Suspension
N/A - Brandon Manis (OL)
Coaching Staff
Rod Miller - Head Coach
Cory Ross - Offensive Coordinator
Dave Brumagen - Special Teams Coordinator & Defensive Line Coach
Billy Jarvis - Defensive Line Coach
Chris Hemphill - 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.
Massachusetts Pirates
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Pirates defensive back Santos Ramirez. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Pirates on Facebook)
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)
16 - Josh Gable (K)
17 - Marquis Young (RB)
23 - Justin Stockton (RB)
24 - Martrell Spaight (LB)
27 - Harlan Miller (DB)
50 - Quentin Gause (LB)
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)
82 - Juston Christian (WR)
91 - Toby Johnson (DL)
92 - Da’Sean Downey (DL)
96 - T.J. Barnes (DL)
97 - Youhanna Ghaifan (DL)
98 - Vantrell McMillan (DL)
99 - J.D. Griggs (DL)
Short Term IR
1 - Mardy Gilyard (WR)
16 - Josh Gable (K)
Transfer
8 - Ali Mourtada (K)
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
BUCKS
Bismarck is limping into the playoffs after dropping their last two games to the Iowa Barnstormers and Duke City Gladiators (the fourth and 5th seeds in the playoffs, respectively). The Bucks have a talented group of receivers and a solid running back in Justin Rankin. There has been inconsistencies at quarterback, however. Four signal callers have started at the position and another saw significant time behind center. Kenyate Allen has started the past three games and figures to get the call, though Caleb Lewis could see time if he is healthy. Allen has completed 65 percent of his passes with nine touchdowns and no picks. Allen has is rushing for over 40 yards per game with three trips to the end zone. Rankin leads the team with 451 yards and 15 touchdowns. JT Stokes leads the team with 42.8 receiving yards per game along with 13 touchdowns. Raheem Harvey is right behind with 40.8 yards per game with a dozen scoring grabs. The Bucks have an above-average defense with Darreon Jackson's 72 tackles leading the way. He also has a pick. Da'Von Keith boasts 3.5 tackles, while Zuril Hendrick comes in with three interceptions.
PIRATES
Massachusetts comes into the season red hot and riding an eight game winning streak. The Pirates won their last two games by a combined score of 106-35. Defense is the key as they allow an IFL-low 33-1 points per game. They're pretty good on offense as well, averaging 44.4 points a game, third-highest in the league. After beginning the season 3-3, the Pirates have put things together in the past two months and will look to continue that into the playoffs. Should they win this one, the Pirates will host a semifinal contest. Alejandro Bennifield has appeared in all 14 of the team's games this season; starting 13 of the. He is completing 55 percent of his passes for 37 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also has rushed for 16 touchdowns. Justin Stockton averages nearly 36 yards per game with nine scores on the ground. Thomas Owens is second in the league with 65.1 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns. Dontez Byrd and Laquvionte Gonzalez compliment Owens in the receiving game. Santos Ramirez leads the defense with 84 tackles, and Harlan Miller has 57 tackles and five interceptions. Da'Sean Downey has four sacks.
Note: Statistics included in the Breakdown are official statistics from the Indoor Football League at goifl.com.
First Round IFL Playoffs Schedule
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Sat., August 28: #7 Bismarck Bucks (7-8) at #2 Massachusetts Pirates (11-3), 4:05 p.m.
Sat., August 28: #6 Spokane Shock (6-6) at #3 Frisco Fighters (11-3), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., August 28: #5 Duke City Gladiators (7-7) at #4 Iowa Barnstormers (6-6), 5:05 p.m.
Sun., August 29: #8 Sioux Falls Storm (6-7) at #1 Arizona Rattlers (12-2), 3:05 p.m.
Final IFL Regular Season 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 playoffs open with the Bucks making a visit to battle the Pirates.
When: Saturday, August 28 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: May 8 - Pirates 36, Bucks 18. July 10 - Pirates, 43, Bucks 38.
Overall Head to Head: Pirates lead 2-0 (1-0 home and 1-0 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
Note: The Pirates are on an eight-game winning streak.
The Bucks finished 7-8 overall and 2-6 on the road. They are coming off a 57-45 road loss to the Duke City Gladiators on August 21. The Pirates finished 11-3 overall and 6-2 at home. They are coming off a 55-19 home win over the Iowa Barnstormers on August 21.
Bismarck Bucks
Bucks offensive lineman Toree Boyd. (Photo courtesy goifl.com)
2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Kenneth Van Heule (OL)
1 - Mike Carrigan (WR)
2 - Malik Duncan (DB)
3 - Tony Sparrow (DB)
4 - Raheem Harvey (WR)
5 - Lorenzo West (WR)
6 - Caleb Lewis (QB)
7 - Jauhem Byrd (WR)
8 - Zuril Hendrick (DB)
10 - Jaiquis "JT" Stokes (WR)
11 - Justin Rankin (RB)
13 - Andre Williams (WR)
14 - Kenyate Allen (QB)
15 - Da'Von Keith (DL)
20 - Isiah Strayhorn (WR)
21 - Deion Carter (DB)
22 - Jevaughn Codlin (DB)
23 - Cody Barber (K)
24 - Lawrence "Larry" Ross III (DL)
30 - Jeff Branch (LB/DB)
32 - Darreon Jackson (LB/DB)
42 - Kendric Harper (DB)
44 - Cameron Hunt (LB)
50 - Lawrence Omolayo (OL)
51 - Toree Boyd (OL)
55 - John Williams (DL)
71 - Sterling Clark (OL)
77 - Toriano "TJ" Roundtree (OL)
93 - Penaia "Ben" Moa (DL)
99 - Maurice Chavis (DL)
Transfer
N/A - Kelly Bryant (QB) - [CFL - Toronto Argonauts]
RTR
N/A - Carl Garnes (DB)
N/A - Demetrius Hill (DL)
N/A - Royce See (LB)
Suspension
N/A - Brandon Manis (OL)
Coaching Staff
Rod Miller - Head Coach
Cory Ross - Offensive Coordinator
Dave Brumagen - Special Teams Coordinator & Defensive Line Coach
Billy Jarvis - Defensive Line Coach
Chris Hemphill - 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.
Massachusetts Pirates
Pirates defensive back Santos Ramirez. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Pirates on Facebook)
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)
16 - Josh Gable (K)
17 - Marquis Young (RB)
23 - Justin Stockton (RB)
24 - Martrell Spaight (LB)
27 - Harlan Miller (DB)
50 - Quentin Gause (LB)
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)
82 - Juston Christian (WR)
91 - Toby Johnson (DL)
92 - Da’Sean Downey (DL)
96 - T.J. Barnes (DL)
97 - Youhanna Ghaifan (DL)
98 - Vantrell McMillan (DL)
99 - J.D. Griggs (DL)
Short Term IR
1 - Mardy Gilyard (WR)
16 - Josh Gable (K)
Transfer
8 - Ali Mourtada (K)
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
BUCKS
Bismarck is limping into the playoffs after dropping their last two games to the Iowa Barnstormers and Duke City Gladiators (the fourth and 5th seeds in the playoffs, respectively). The Bucks have a talented group of receivers and a solid running back in Justin Rankin. There has been inconsistencies at quarterback, however. Four signal callers have started at the position and another saw significant time behind center. Kenyate Allen has started the past three games and figures to get the call, though Caleb Lewis could see time if he is healthy. Allen has completed 65 percent of his passes with nine touchdowns and no picks. Allen has is rushing for over 40 yards per game with three trips to the end zone. Rankin leads the team with 451 yards and 15 touchdowns. JT Stokes leads the team with 42.8 receiving yards per game along with 13 touchdowns. Raheem Harvey is right behind with 40.8 yards per game with a dozen scoring grabs. The Bucks have an above-average defense with Darreon Jackson's 72 tackles leading the way. He also has a pick. Da'Von Keith boasts 3.5 tackles, while Zuril Hendrick comes in with three interceptions.
PIRATES
Massachusetts comes into the season red hot and riding an eight game winning streak. The Pirates won their last two games by a combined score of 106-35. Defense is the key as they allow an IFL-low 33-1 points per game. They're pretty good on offense as well, averaging 44.4 points a game, third-highest in the league. After beginning the season 3-3, the Pirates have put things together in the past two months and will look to continue that into the playoffs. Should they win this one, the Pirates will host a semifinal contest. Alejandro Bennifield has appeared in all 14 of the team's games this season; starting 13 of the. He is completing 55 percent of his passes for 37 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also has rushed for 16 touchdowns. Justin Stockton averages nearly 36 yards per game with nine scores on the ground. Thomas Owens is second in the league with 65.1 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns. Dontez Byrd and Laquvionte Gonzalez compliment Owens in the receiving game. Santos Ramirez leads the defense with 84 tackles, and Harlan Miller has 57 tackles and five interceptions. Da'Sean Downey has four sacks.
Note: Statistics included in the Breakdown are official statistics from the Indoor Football League at goifl.com.
First Round IFL Playoffs Schedule
Sat., August 28: #7 Bismarck Bucks (7-8) at #2 Massachusetts Pirates (11-3), 4:05 p.m.
Sat., August 28: #6 Spokane Shock (6-6) at #3 Frisco Fighters (11-3), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., August 28: #5 Duke City Gladiators (7-7) at #4 Iowa Barnstormers (6-6), 5:05 p.m.
Sun., August 29: #8 Sioux Falls Storm (6-7) at #1 Arizona Rattlers (12-2), 3:05 p.m.
Final IFL Regular Season 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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