Post by Nevadanut on Mar 9, 2022 12:34:31 GMT -8
Frisco Fighters at Massachusetts Pirates
What: The Fighters and Pirates clash in the IFL season opener in Massachusetts.
When: Sat., March 12 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: Pirates lead 3-0 overall, 2-0 regular season, 1-0 playoffs.
Overall Head to Head: Pirates lead 3-0 overall, 2-0 regular season, 1-0 playoffs.
SCtoC Game Logo: Created by David
The Fighters finished the 2021 regular season at 10-3 overall, 6-1 at home and 5-2 on the road. They earned the third seed and advanced to the semifinals where they were defeated by the Pirates, 43-22. The Pirates finished the 2021 regular season at 11-3 overall, 5-2 at home and 6-1 on the road. They earned the second seed in the playoffs, advancing to the United Bowl where they won the IFL championship with a 37-34 overtime win over the Arizona Rattlers.
Frisco Fighters
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Fighters WR Mark Munson. (Photo by Photo by James Snook/The Spokesman-Review)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
6 - Mark Munson (WR)
7 - Cameron "Cam" Hilton (DB)
8 - Byron Edwards (DB)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
13 - Jerrod Heard (QB)
55 - Damian Love (OL)
64 - Jocquell "Joc" Johnson (OL)
77 - Maea Teuhema (OL)
95 - Tyrell Thompson (DL)
N/A - Ricky Agauyo (K)
N/A - Rodney Allen (DB)
N/A - Sheldon "Juju" Augustine (WR) [Trade - Tucson '21]
N/A - Zach Culbreath (WR)
N/A - Trent "T.J." Edwards (QB) [RFA Tucson '22 via Trade - Arizona '22]
N/A - Zachary Fondal (OL) [FA - Iowa '21]
N/A - Damian Ford (WR) [FA - Sioux Falls '21]
N/A - Laquvionte Gonzalez (WR) [FA - Massachusetts '21]
N/A - John "J.D." Griggs (DL) [FA - Massachusetts '21]
N/A - Zaycoven Henderson (DL) [FA - Northern Arizona '21]
N/A - JR Hensley (OL) [FA - Spokane '21]
N/A - Willie Hibbler (LB) [FA - Spokane '21]
N/A - Darius James (OL) [FA - Northern Arizona '21]
N/A - Roderick Jarrett (DB)
N/A - Noah Johnson (OL) [FA - Iowa '22/Trade - Spokane '22]
N/A - Dimarya Mixon (DL)
N/A - Speedy Noil (RB/WR) [FA - Spokane '21]
N/A - Cedric Poole (DB/KR) [FA - Spokane '21]
N/A - Justin Rankin (RB) [FA - Bismarck '21]
N/A - Eric Sadler (DL) [FA - Northern Arizona '21]
N/A - Blake Sims (QB) [FA - Spokane '22]
N/A - Jerminic Smith (WR)
N/A - CJ Thornton Jr. (DL) [FA - Green Bay/Trade - Iowa '21]
N/A - Britto Tutt (DB)
N/A - Verkedric Vaughns (DB)
N/A - Ed Wesley (RB)
Suspended
16 - Malik Henry (QB)
Coaching Staff
Billy Back - Head Coach
Dave Ewart - Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach
Qasim Mitchell - Offensive Line Coach
Bobby Bounds - Defensive Line Coach
Bill Serna - Special Teams Coach
Anquanius Frazier - Defensive Backs Coach
Ameer Ismail - Linebackers/Defensive Assistant
Andre Coles - Offensive Assistant
Dan Raudabaugh - QB Development/Offensive 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.
Massachusetts Pirates
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Pirates WR Thomas Owens. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Pirates)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Khalid Wooten (DB) [Re-Sign]
3 - Chucky Williams (DB) [Re-Sign]
4 - Martez Carter (RB) [Re-Sign]
11 - Aarion Maxey-Penton (DB) [Re-Sign]
15 - Alejandro Bennifield (QB) [Re-Sign]
16 - Josh Gable (K) [Re-Sign]
19 - Isaac Zico (WR) [Re-Sign]
27 - Harlan Miller (DB) [Re-Sign]
74 - Marquis Lucas (OL) [Re-Sign]
77 - Chasz Wright (OL) [Re-Sign]
81 - Thomas Owens (WR) [Re-Sign]
91 - Toby Johnson (DL) [Re-Sign]
92 - Da’Sean Downey (DL) [Re-Sign]
98 - Vantrell McMillan (DL) [Re-Sign]
N/A - Corrion Ballard (DB) [FA - Houston Roughnecks (XFL) '20]
N/A - Naashon Hughes (LB)
N/A - Roubbens Joseph (OL) [FA - Toronto Argonauts (CFL) '20]
N/A - Claudell Louis (DL) [FA - BC Lions (CFL) '19]
N/A - Theo Majette (DL)
N/A - David Pindell (QB) [FA - Glacier Boyz (FCFL) '21]
N/A - Jamiyus Pittman (DL) [FA - Miami Dolphins (NFL) '19]
N/A - Koby Quansah (LB)
N/A - Teo Redding (WR) [FA - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) '21]
N/A - Dominick Sanders (DB) [Trade - Spokane '21]
N/A - Jermaine Trotman Jr. (WR)
N/A - Larry Williams (OL)
Transfer
7 - Darren Carrington II (WR) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
N/A - Jalin Marshall (WR) [FA - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) '21] - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
Coaching Staff
Rayshaun Kizer - Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach
Mark Stoute - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Mike Custer - Offensive Line Coach & Special Teams Assistant
William Croom - Running Backs Coach
Don Williams - Defensive Line Coach
Brandon Hampton - Linebackers Coach
Billy Savary - 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
FIGHTERS
Frisco came out like gangbusters in its inaugural 2021 season, reeling off five straight wins. The Fighters first-ever loss actually didn't come until July 2 to these Pirates by a touchdown. They previously had defeated the Pirates in Worchester in week 8. This Frisco team looks quite a bit different than last season, however. Clint Dolezel has moved as head coach to take a position in the private sector. He has been replaced by veteran head coach Billy Back, who coached the now-defunct Spokane Shock. The training camp roster has been mixed up a bit as well. Notable re-signing include dual-threat quarterback Jerrod Heard, wide receiver Mark Munson and defensive lineman Charles Williams. The Fighters were aggressive in free agency and brought in some very notable talent on both sides of the ball. Trent "T.J." Edwards and former Shock QB Blake Sims were brought into compete for the quarterback spot. Williams gets some help on the D-line with former Pirate J.D. Griggs, and defensive back Cedric Poole came to camp from the Shock. Add to that on the offensive side running backs Justin Rankin and Speedy Noil, as well as receivers Sheldon Augustine and Laquvionte Gonzalez, who was a key piece in last season's championship run as a member of the Pirates.
PIRATES
Massachusetts finds itself in both the enviable and unenviable position of defending its first championship in franchise history. The Pirates started out a little slow in 2021, going just 3-3 in their first six games. They then put together a eight-game winning streak to finish the regular season in second place. After dispensing of the Bismarck Bucks in the first found, they defeated these Fighters to move on to the United Bowl. With kicker Josh Gable sidelined for the playoffs, the Pirates brought in former Super Bowl champion Garrett Hartley. After stopping the Rattlers on the first possession in overtime, Hartley nailed the game-winning 31-yard field goal to give Massachusetts the win. Like the Fighters, the Pirates have undergone some changes heading into 2022. Patrick Pass has moved into the front office and Rayshaun Kizer is now at the helm. Kizer worked last year as the on-the-field coach for the team. Massachusetts brought back several key players on offense; notably quarterback Alejandro Bennifield and wide receiver Thomas Owens; the latter of which who was one of the top receivers in the league last year. Defensively, the team re-signed defensive backs Khalid Wooten and Chucky Williams. They also brought former Shock Dominick Sanders into training camp in the backfield.![]()
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2022 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2022 Franchise Index
SCtoC 2021 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Footprint Center; Phoenix, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center; San Jose, California
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
Massachusetts Pirates - DCU Center; Worcester, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Taxslayer Center; Moline, Illinois
San Diego Strike Force - Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California
Sioux Falls Storm - Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona
Vegas Knight Hawks - Dollar Loan Center; Henderson, Nevada
IFL Team Geographical Map
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What: The Fighters and Pirates clash in the IFL season opener in Massachusetts.
When: Sat., March 12 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: Pirates lead 3-0 overall, 2-0 regular season, 1-0 playoffs.
Overall Head to Head: Pirates lead 3-0 overall, 2-0 regular season, 1-0 playoffs.
SCtoC Game Logo: Created by David
The Fighters finished the 2021 regular season at 10-3 overall, 6-1 at home and 5-2 on the road. They earned the third seed and advanced to the semifinals where they were defeated by the Pirates, 43-22. The Pirates finished the 2021 regular season at 11-3 overall, 5-2 at home and 6-1 on the road. They earned the second seed in the playoffs, advancing to the United Bowl where they won the IFL championship with a 37-34 overtime win over the Arizona Rattlers.
Frisco Fighters
Fighters WR Mark Munson. (Photo by Photo by James Snook/The Spokesman-Review)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
6 - Mark Munson (WR)
7 - Cameron "Cam" Hilton (DB)
8 - Byron Edwards (DB)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
13 - Jerrod Heard (QB)
55 - Damian Love (OL)
64 - Jocquell "Joc" Johnson (OL)
77 - Maea Teuhema (OL)
95 - Tyrell Thompson (DL)
N/A - Ricky Agauyo (K)
N/A - Rodney Allen (DB)
N/A - Sheldon "Juju" Augustine (WR) [Trade - Tucson '21]
N/A - Zach Culbreath (WR)
N/A - Trent "T.J." Edwards (QB) [RFA Tucson '22 via Trade - Arizona '22]
N/A - Zachary Fondal (OL) [FA - Iowa '21]
N/A - Damian Ford (WR) [FA - Sioux Falls '21]
N/A - Laquvionte Gonzalez (WR) [FA - Massachusetts '21]
N/A - John "J.D." Griggs (DL) [FA - Massachusetts '21]
N/A - Zaycoven Henderson (DL) [FA - Northern Arizona '21]
N/A - JR Hensley (OL) [FA - Spokane '21]
N/A - Willie Hibbler (LB) [FA - Spokane '21]
N/A - Darius James (OL) [FA - Northern Arizona '21]
N/A - Roderick Jarrett (DB)
N/A - Noah Johnson (OL) [FA - Iowa '22/Trade - Spokane '22]
N/A - Dimarya Mixon (DL)
N/A - Speedy Noil (RB/WR) [FA - Spokane '21]
N/A - Cedric Poole (DB/KR) [FA - Spokane '21]
N/A - Justin Rankin (RB) [FA - Bismarck '21]
N/A - Eric Sadler (DL) [FA - Northern Arizona '21]
N/A - Blake Sims (QB) [FA - Spokane '22]
N/A - Jerminic Smith (WR)
N/A - CJ Thornton Jr. (DL) [FA - Green Bay/Trade - Iowa '21]
N/A - Britto Tutt (DB)
N/A - Verkedric Vaughns (DB)
N/A - Ed Wesley (RB)
Suspended
16 - Malik Henry (QB)
Coaching Staff
Billy Back - Head Coach
Dave Ewart - Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach
Qasim Mitchell - Offensive Line Coach
Bobby Bounds - Defensive Line Coach
Bill Serna - Special Teams Coach
Anquanius Frazier - Defensive Backs Coach
Ameer Ismail - Linebackers/Defensive Assistant
Andre Coles - Offensive Assistant
Dan Raudabaugh - QB Development/Offensive 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.
Massachusetts Pirates
Pirates WR Thomas Owens. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Pirates)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Khalid Wooten (DB) [Re-Sign]
3 - Chucky Williams (DB) [Re-Sign]
4 - Martez Carter (RB) [Re-Sign]
11 - Aarion Maxey-Penton (DB) [Re-Sign]
15 - Alejandro Bennifield (QB) [Re-Sign]
16 - Josh Gable (K) [Re-Sign]
19 - Isaac Zico (WR) [Re-Sign]
27 - Harlan Miller (DB) [Re-Sign]
74 - Marquis Lucas (OL) [Re-Sign]
77 - Chasz Wright (OL) [Re-Sign]
81 - Thomas Owens (WR) [Re-Sign]
91 - Toby Johnson (DL) [Re-Sign]
92 - Da’Sean Downey (DL) [Re-Sign]
98 - Vantrell McMillan (DL) [Re-Sign]
N/A - Corrion Ballard (DB) [FA - Houston Roughnecks (XFL) '20]
N/A - Naashon Hughes (LB)
N/A - Roubbens Joseph (OL) [FA - Toronto Argonauts (CFL) '20]
N/A - Claudell Louis (DL) [FA - BC Lions (CFL) '19]
N/A - Theo Majette (DL)
N/A - David Pindell (QB) [FA - Glacier Boyz (FCFL) '21]
N/A - Jamiyus Pittman (DL) [FA - Miami Dolphins (NFL) '19]
N/A - Koby Quansah (LB)
N/A - Teo Redding (WR) [FA - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) '21]
N/A - Dominick Sanders (DB) [Trade - Spokane '21]
N/A - Jermaine Trotman Jr. (WR)
N/A - Larry Williams (OL)
Transfer
7 - Darren Carrington II (WR) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
N/A - Jalin Marshall (WR) [FA - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) '21] - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
Coaching Staff
Rayshaun Kizer - Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach
Mark Stoute - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Mike Custer - Offensive Line Coach & Special Teams Assistant
William Croom - Running Backs Coach
Don Williams - Defensive Line Coach
Brandon Hampton - Linebackers Coach
Billy Savary - 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
FIGHTERS
Frisco came out like gangbusters in its inaugural 2021 season, reeling off five straight wins. The Fighters first-ever loss actually didn't come until July 2 to these Pirates by a touchdown. They previously had defeated the Pirates in Worchester in week 8. This Frisco team looks quite a bit different than last season, however. Clint Dolezel has moved as head coach to take a position in the private sector. He has been replaced by veteran head coach Billy Back, who coached the now-defunct Spokane Shock. The training camp roster has been mixed up a bit as well. Notable re-signing include dual-threat quarterback Jerrod Heard, wide receiver Mark Munson and defensive lineman Charles Williams. The Fighters were aggressive in free agency and brought in some very notable talent on both sides of the ball. Trent "T.J." Edwards and former Shock QB Blake Sims were brought into compete for the quarterback spot. Williams gets some help on the D-line with former Pirate J.D. Griggs, and defensive back Cedric Poole came to camp from the Shock. Add to that on the offensive side running backs Justin Rankin and Speedy Noil, as well as receivers Sheldon Augustine and Laquvionte Gonzalez, who was a key piece in last season's championship run as a member of the Pirates.
PIRATES
Massachusetts finds itself in both the enviable and unenviable position of defending its first championship in franchise history. The Pirates started out a little slow in 2021, going just 3-3 in their first six games. They then put together a eight-game winning streak to finish the regular season in second place. After dispensing of the Bismarck Bucks in the first found, they defeated these Fighters to move on to the United Bowl. With kicker Josh Gable sidelined for the playoffs, the Pirates brought in former Super Bowl champion Garrett Hartley. After stopping the Rattlers on the first possession in overtime, Hartley nailed the game-winning 31-yard field goal to give Massachusetts the win. Like the Fighters, the Pirates have undergone some changes heading into 2022. Patrick Pass has moved into the front office and Rayshaun Kizer is now at the helm. Kizer worked last year as the on-the-field coach for the team. Massachusetts brought back several key players on offense; notably quarterback Alejandro Bennifield and wide receiver Thomas Owens; the latter of which who was one of the top receivers in the league last year. Defensively, the team re-signed defensive backs Khalid Wooten and Chucky Williams. They also brought former Shock Dominick Sanders into training camp in the backfield.
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2022 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2022 Franchise Index
SCtoC 2021 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Footprint Center; Phoenix, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center; San Jose, California
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
Massachusetts Pirates - DCU Center; Worcester, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Taxslayer Center; Moline, Illinois
San Diego Strike Force - Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California
Sioux Falls Storm - Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona
Vegas Knight Hawks - Dollar Loan Center; Henderson, Nevada
IFL Team Geographical Map
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