Post by Nevadanut on Mar 29, 2022 18:06:05 GMT -8
Tucson Sugar Skulls at Frisco Fighters
What: The Sugar Skulls head to Texas to battle the Fighters.
When: Friday, April 1 at 5:35 p.m. pacific (7:35 p.m. central).
Where: Comercia Center; Frisco, Texas.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2022 Head to Head: This is the only meeting between the teams this season.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between these teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sugar Skulls are 1-0 overall (0-0 home, 1-0 away). They are coming off a 48-39 road win over the Vegas Knight Hawks on March 27. The Fighters are 1-1 overall (0-0 home, 1-1 away). They are coming off a road win over the Duke City Gladiators on March 26.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
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Sugar Skulls RB Mike Jones. (Photo courtesy Tucson Sugar skulls)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
3 - Quinton Pedroza (WR)
4 - Arthur Jackson (WR)
5 - Jerrime Neal (WR)
6 - Elijah Belle (DB)
7 - Robert Rolle IV (DB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Benjamin Jones (RB)
10 - Darrion Landry (WR)
11 - Al Louis-Jean (DB)
12 - Vincent Testaverde Jr. (QB)
20 - Conner Taylor (LB)
21 - Brandon Rowland (DB)
22 - Grant Ibeh (DB)
23 - Logan Justus (K)
24 - Tony Winslow (DL)
29 - Luke Ancrum Jr (DL)
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - Maurice Jackson (DL)
67 - Antonio Rosales (OL)
70 - JaMarcus Means (OL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
88 - Denzel Chukwukelu (DL)
Transfer
26 - James "Jimmy" Camacho (K) - BC Lions (CFL)
Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Al Alexander - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Xzavie Jackson - Offensive Line Coach, Special Teams Coordinator
Anquanius Frazier - Special Teams Coordinator & 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.
Frisco Fighters
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Fighters DB Cam Hilton. (Photo via visitdallas.com)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Willie Hibbler (DL/LB)
1 - Jerminic Smith (WR)
2 - Justin Rankin (RB)
3 - Cedric Poole (DB)
4 - Trent "TJ" Edwards (QB)
5 - Sheldon "Juju" Augustine (WR)
6 - Blake Sims (QB)
7 - Cameron "Cam" Hilton (DB)
8 - Byron Edwards (DB)
9 - Santos Ramirez (DB)
10 - Damian Ford (WR)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
12 - Mark Munson (WR)
13 - Laquvionte Gonzalez (WR)
17 - Britto Tutt (DB)
19 - Ricky Aguayo (K)
21 - J’Vontez "Snoop" Blackmon (DB)
22 - Eric Sadler (DL)
27 - Rodney Allen (DB)
50 - Jocquell "Joc" Johnson (OL)
55 - Darius James (OL)
57 - JR Hensley (OL)
70 - Noah Johnson (OL)
77 - Maea Teuhema (OL)
95 - Zaycoven Henderson (DL)
99 - John "J.D." Griggs (DL)
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.
Breakdown
SUGAR SKULLS
Tucson came out strong in its season opener, outscoring the Vegas Knight Hawks 28-13 in the second half en route to a nine-point win. The Sugar Skulls started out just the way they wanted to as they look to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Daquan Neal picked up his pace from his last two seasons with the Iowa Barnstormers as Tucson's quarterback in his debut with his new team. Neal completed 72 percent of his passes for 178 yards with four scoring tosses. Neal reunites with his former Barnstormers coach, Dixie Wooten, with the Sugar Skulls. Mike Jones does enough in the rushing game to keep opposing defenses honest. the team's all-time leading rusher hit the end zone twice in the opener. Arthur Jackson got off to a strong start on the season with seven catches for 80 yards and three touchdowns. Former Quad City Steamwheeler Quinton Pedroza amassed 55 yards off a pair of receptions. Carrington Thompson, Sr. also caught a scoring pass. Linebacker Connor Taylor and Brandon Rowland pace the defense, while Tony Winslow recorded a sack last week. Logan Justus handles the kicking duties for Tucson.
FIGHTERS
Frisco picked up its first win of the season last week, a overwhelming 60-33 win over the Duke City Gladiators. It was just what the doctor ordered for the Fighters, who were coming off a bye after being turned away in week 1 by the defending champion Massachusetts Pirates. Head coach Billy Back's Fighters utilize a dual-quarterback system with Blake Sims and T.J. Edwards. Sims is completing 72 percent of his throws along with five touchdowns and two interceptions, and is averaging 105 passing yards per game. Edwards is completing 58 percent of his passes with three scores. Justin Rankin is averaging 45 rushing yards per game and has a pair of trips to the end zone on the young season. He also has a touchdown catch. Juju Augustine comes in with six catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns, while Jerminic Smith leads the team with four touchdowns to go with 92 yards off seven receptions. Charles Williams and Malcolm Goines, Sr. are early leaders on the season in tackles, and the former has a team-high three sacks. Former Pirate Santos Ramirez has two interceptions, while three others have a pick each. Ricky Aguayo is the kicker for Frisco.
This Week in the IFL
Fri., April 1 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Frisco Fighters, 5:35 p.m.
Sat., April 2 - Green Bay Blizzard at Iowa Barnstormers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 2 - Arizona Rattlers at Duke City Gladiators, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., April 2 - San Diego Strike Force at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., April 3 - Quad City Steamwheelers at Massachusetts Pirates, 10:05 a.m.
Mon., April 4 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Bay Area Panthers, 6:05 p.m.
Bye - Bismarck Bucks, Sioux Falls Storm
*All times pacific
IFL Standings Heading Into Week 4
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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
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What: The Sugar Skulls head to Texas to battle the Fighters.
When: Friday, April 1 at 5:35 p.m. pacific (7:35 p.m. central).
Where: Comercia Center; Frisco, Texas.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2022 Head to Head: This is the only meeting between the teams this season.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between these teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sugar Skulls are 1-0 overall (0-0 home, 1-0 away). They are coming off a 48-39 road win over the Vegas Knight Hawks on March 27. The Fighters are 1-1 overall (0-0 home, 1-1 away). They are coming off a road win over the Duke City Gladiators on March 26.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls RB Mike Jones. (Photo courtesy Tucson Sugar skulls)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
3 - Quinton Pedroza (WR)
4 - Arthur Jackson (WR)
5 - Jerrime Neal (WR)
6 - Elijah Belle (DB)
7 - Robert Rolle IV (DB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Benjamin Jones (RB)
10 - Darrion Landry (WR)
11 - Al Louis-Jean (DB)
12 - Vincent Testaverde Jr. (QB)
20 - Conner Taylor (LB)
21 - Brandon Rowland (DB)
22 - Grant Ibeh (DB)
23 - Logan Justus (K)
24 - Tony Winslow (DL)
29 - Luke Ancrum Jr (DL)
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - Maurice Jackson (DL)
67 - Antonio Rosales (OL)
70 - JaMarcus Means (OL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
88 - Denzel Chukwukelu (DL)
Transfer
26 - James "Jimmy" Camacho (K) - BC Lions (CFL)
Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Al Alexander - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Xzavie Jackson - Offensive Line Coach, Special Teams Coordinator
Anquanius Frazier - Special Teams Coordinator & 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.
Frisco Fighters
Fighters DB Cam Hilton. (Photo via visitdallas.com)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Willie Hibbler (DL/LB)
1 - Jerminic Smith (WR)
2 - Justin Rankin (RB)
3 - Cedric Poole (DB)
4 - Trent "TJ" Edwards (QB)
5 - Sheldon "Juju" Augustine (WR)
6 - Blake Sims (QB)
7 - Cameron "Cam" Hilton (DB)
8 - Byron Edwards (DB)
9 - Santos Ramirez (DB)
10 - Damian Ford (WR)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
12 - Mark Munson (WR)
13 - Laquvionte Gonzalez (WR)
17 - Britto Tutt (DB)
19 - Ricky Aguayo (K)
21 - J’Vontez "Snoop" Blackmon (DB)
22 - Eric Sadler (DL)
27 - Rodney Allen (DB)
50 - Jocquell "Joc" Johnson (OL)
55 - Darius James (OL)
57 - JR Hensley (OL)
70 - Noah Johnson (OL)
77 - Maea Teuhema (OL)
95 - Zaycoven Henderson (DL)
99 - John "J.D." Griggs (DL)
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.
Breakdown
SUGAR SKULLS
Tucson came out strong in its season opener, outscoring the Vegas Knight Hawks 28-13 in the second half en route to a nine-point win. The Sugar Skulls started out just the way they wanted to as they look to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Daquan Neal picked up his pace from his last two seasons with the Iowa Barnstormers as Tucson's quarterback in his debut with his new team. Neal completed 72 percent of his passes for 178 yards with four scoring tosses. Neal reunites with his former Barnstormers coach, Dixie Wooten, with the Sugar Skulls. Mike Jones does enough in the rushing game to keep opposing defenses honest. the team's all-time leading rusher hit the end zone twice in the opener. Arthur Jackson got off to a strong start on the season with seven catches for 80 yards and three touchdowns. Former Quad City Steamwheeler Quinton Pedroza amassed 55 yards off a pair of receptions. Carrington Thompson, Sr. also caught a scoring pass. Linebacker Connor Taylor and Brandon Rowland pace the defense, while Tony Winslow recorded a sack last week. Logan Justus handles the kicking duties for Tucson.
FIGHTERS
Frisco picked up its first win of the season last week, a overwhelming 60-33 win over the Duke City Gladiators. It was just what the doctor ordered for the Fighters, who were coming off a bye after being turned away in week 1 by the defending champion Massachusetts Pirates. Head coach Billy Back's Fighters utilize a dual-quarterback system with Blake Sims and T.J. Edwards. Sims is completing 72 percent of his throws along with five touchdowns and two interceptions, and is averaging 105 passing yards per game. Edwards is completing 58 percent of his passes with three scores. Justin Rankin is averaging 45 rushing yards per game and has a pair of trips to the end zone on the young season. He also has a touchdown catch. Juju Augustine comes in with six catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns, while Jerminic Smith leads the team with four touchdowns to go with 92 yards off seven receptions. Charles Williams and Malcolm Goines, Sr. are early leaders on the season in tackles, and the former has a team-high three sacks. Former Pirate Santos Ramirez has two interceptions, while three others have a pick each. Ricky Aguayo is the kicker for Frisco.
This Week in the IFL
Fri., April 1 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Frisco Fighters, 5:35 p.m.
Sat., April 2 - Green Bay Blizzard at Iowa Barnstormers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 2 - Arizona Rattlers at Duke City Gladiators, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., April 2 - San Diego Strike Force at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., April 3 - Quad City Steamwheelers at Massachusetts Pirates, 10:05 a.m.
Mon., April 4 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Bay Area Panthers, 6:05 p.m.
Bye - Bismarck Bucks, Sioux Falls Storm
*All times pacific
IFL Standings Heading Into Week 4
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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