Post by Nevadanut on Apr 28, 2022 17:24:52 GMT -8
Vegas Knight Hawks at Massachusetts Pirates
What: The Knight Hawks soar into Massachusetts to attack the Pirates.
When: Sunday, May 1 at 10:05 a.m. pacific (1:05 p.m. eastern).
Where: DCU Center; Worcester, Massachusetts.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2022 Head to Head: This is the only meeting between these teams this season.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between these teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Knight Hawks are 2-4 overall, 1-2 at home and 1-2 on the road. They are coming off a 34-25 road loss to the Green Bay Blizzard on April 24. The Pirates are 4-1 overall, 3-0 at home and 1-1 on the road. They are coming off a 26-22 home win over the Iowa Barnstormers on April 23.
Vegas Knight Hawks
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Knight Hawks LB Javahn Ferguson. (Photo courtesy Vegas Knight Hawks)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Kalen Hicks (DB)
1 - Kasey Allison (WR)
2 - Kyree McLean (DB)
3 - Dezmon Epps (WR/DB)
4 - Javahn Ferguson (LB)
5 - Mister Harriel (DB)
6 - KD Cannon (WR)
7 - Kare Lyles (QB/WR)
8 - Jericho Flowers (DB)
10 - Gabriel "Gabe" McCoy (LB)
11 - Meffy Kolomatangi (DL)
12 - Izaah Burks Sr. (DL)
13 - Frank Brown (WR)
16 - Traveon Beck (DB)
20 - Nolan Kohorst (K)
22 - Nick Woodman (DL)
25 - Elad Covaliu (RB)
44 - Eric Sadler (DL)
55 - Tyrone Patterson (OL)
70 - Rob Castaneda (OL)
77 - Jared Gentry (DL)
88 - Jordan McCray (WR)
98 - Kai Higgins (DL)
N/A - Anthony Barber (OL)
N/A - Jerod Evans (QB)
N/A - Trevin Wallace (OL)
Short Term IR
21 - CJ Jones (DB)
78 - Kirk Kelley (OL)
Transfer
9 - Jaylon Henderson (QB) - Japanese league
N/A - Caleb Holley (WR) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
N/A - Matt Elam (DB) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
N/A - ArDarius Stewart (WR) - BC Lions (CFL)
N/A - Taylor Tappin (OL) - Montreal Alouettes (CFL)
N/A - Cedric Wilcots (DL) - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
Coaching Staff
Mike Davis - Head Coach
Pat Pimmel - Offensive Coordinator
Kyle Moore-Brown - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Arpedge Rolle - Defensive Line Coach
Adrian Davis - Defensive Backs & Special Teams Coach
Tysson Poots - Wide Receivers Coach
Terrance Carter - Defensive 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 QB Alejandro Bennifield. (Photo via 985thesportshub.com)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Khalid Wooten (DB)
4 - Martez Carter (RB)
5 - Vantrell McMillan (DL)
6 - Johnathon Johnson (WR)
7 - Darren Carrington II (WR)
8 - Mike Glass III (QB)
9 - Da’Sean Downey (DL)
11 - Aarion Maxey-Penton (DB)
14 - Jovon Durante (WR)
15 - Alejandro Bennifield (QB)
16 - Titus Davis (LB)
19 - Craig Peterson (K)
22 - Deddrick Thomas (WR/RB)
25 - Lukas Denis (DB)
28 - Reggie Floyd (DB)
44 - Koby Quansah (LB)
50 - Roubbens Joseph (OL)
55 - Larry Williams (OL)
66 - Shawn Lockett (OL)
72 - De'Jour Simpson (OL)
81 - Thomas Owens (WR)
88 - Isaac Zico (WR)
90 - Jamiyus Pittman (DL)
94 - Claudell Louis (DL)
Short Term IR
3 - Chucky Williams (DB)
12 - Naashon Hughes (LB)
17 - James "Jimmy" Camacho (K)
Season Ending IR
20 - Corey Dauphine (RB)
77 - Chasz Wright (OL)
Transfer
23 - Josh Gable (K) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
91 - Toby Johnson (DL) - New Jersey Generals (USFL)
N/A - Jalin Marshall (WR) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
RTR
6 - Teo Redding (WR)
13 - Harlan Miller (DB)
21 - Corrion Ballard (DB)
N/A - Roderick Johnson (DL)
Coaching Staff
Rayshaun Kizer - Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach
Mark Stoute - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Sean Brackett - Assistant Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach
Mike Custer - Defensive Line Coach
Don Williams - Defensive Assistant
Rob Orell - Offensive Line Coach
Reggie Gray - Wide Receivers Coach & Special Teams Assistant
Billy Savary - Coaching Assistant
Rasi Chau - Coaching Intern
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
KNIGHT HAWKS
Vegas comes into this game limping just a little bit, particularly at the quarterback position. After Jaylon Henderson left to sign a contract in Japan, Kare Lyles took over as the starter last week at Green Bay. Lyles, officially listed as a wide receiver, suffered a knee injury in the second quarter. He was replaced by wide receiver Frank Brown, who led the team to 25 second-half points. There has been no word on whether Lyles will return and no transaction listing regarding signing a new quarterback. Brown is the team's top receiver, so moving him to quarterback could hurt the team's depth at receiver. This will serve as a pretty good size question mark for the Knight Hawks coming into this game. Brown threw for 120 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the loss to the Blizzard. Much could fall on to the shoulders of Elad Covaliu, who had four rushing touchdowns and a receiving score. Dez Epps is a reliable receiver and end zone target, and KD Cannon has been a bright spot for Vegas in the offense. Jericho Flowers is a staunch defender which leads a defense which is among the best in the league in points allowed. Kalen Hicks and Kyree McLean are also playmakers on defense. Nolan Kohorst provides the kicking punch for the Knight Hawks.
PIRATES
Massachusetts, the defending champion, has looked strong this season. With the exception of week 6's overtime loss to the Green Bay Blizzard, the Pirates are in prime position to make some noise as the season nears its mid-way point. Unsurprisingly, they are looked in a battle with the Frisco Fighters for first place in the Eastern Conference. They're just a half game back of the Fighters by virtue of having played one fewer game. The Pirates are averaging 37.4 points per game while allowing just 31.0. Alejandra Bennifield seems to get better each week. He comes in completing 62 percent of his passes for 663 yards with 15 touchdowns and three picks. He has also rushed for a pair of scores. Bennifield missed last week's game due to an illness, but likely will be back for this one. If not, expect to see Mike Glass III at the helm. Martez Carter rushes for 21.6 yards per game. Thomas Owens is a dynamic receiver who is second in the IFL with 375 yards and nine touchdown passes, and Isaac Zico has 181 yards and three scores. Aarion Maxey-Penton and Lukas Denis each enter the game with three pics. Khalid Wooten leads the defense with 25 tackles and Koby Quansah leads the team with three sacks. This is Craig "The Leg" Peterson's second game as a Pirate.
This Week in the IFL
Fri., April 29 - Iowa Barnstormers (3-2) at Sioux Falls Storm (3-3), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Arizona Rattlers (5-0) at Frisco Fighters (5-1), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Green Bay Blizzard (2-4) at Quad City Steamwheelers (3-3), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Duke City Gladiators (2-4) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (2-3), 6:05 p.m.
Sun., May 1 - Vegas Knight Hawks (2-4) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-1), 10:05 a.m.
Sun., May 1 - San Diego Strike Force (1-4) at Bismarck Bucks (3-3), 1:05 p.m.
Sun., May 1 - Northern Arizona Wranglers (3-2) at Bay Area Panthers (1-5), 7:05 p.m.
*All times pacific
IFL Standings Heading Into Week 8
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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 Knight Hawks soar into Massachusetts to attack the Pirates.
When: Sunday, May 1 at 10:05 a.m. pacific (1:05 p.m. eastern).
Where: DCU Center; Worcester, Massachusetts.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2022 Head to Head: This is the only meeting between these teams this season.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between these teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Knight Hawks are 2-4 overall, 1-2 at home and 1-2 on the road. They are coming off a 34-25 road loss to the Green Bay Blizzard on April 24. The Pirates are 4-1 overall, 3-0 at home and 1-1 on the road. They are coming off a 26-22 home win over the Iowa Barnstormers on April 23.
Vegas Knight Hawks
Knight Hawks LB Javahn Ferguson. (Photo courtesy Vegas Knight Hawks)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Kalen Hicks (DB)
1 - Kasey Allison (WR)
2 - Kyree McLean (DB)
3 - Dezmon Epps (WR/DB)
4 - Javahn Ferguson (LB)
5 - Mister Harriel (DB)
6 - KD Cannon (WR)
7 - Kare Lyles (QB/WR)
8 - Jericho Flowers (DB)
10 - Gabriel "Gabe" McCoy (LB)
11 - Meffy Kolomatangi (DL)
12 - Izaah Burks Sr. (DL)
13 - Frank Brown (WR)
16 - Traveon Beck (DB)
20 - Nolan Kohorst (K)
22 - Nick Woodman (DL)
25 - Elad Covaliu (RB)
44 - Eric Sadler (DL)
55 - Tyrone Patterson (OL)
70 - Rob Castaneda (OL)
77 - Jared Gentry (DL)
88 - Jordan McCray (WR)
98 - Kai Higgins (DL)
N/A - Anthony Barber (OL)
N/A - Jerod Evans (QB)
N/A - Trevin Wallace (OL)
Short Term IR
21 - CJ Jones (DB)
78 - Kirk Kelley (OL)
Transfer
9 - Jaylon Henderson (QB) - Japanese league
N/A - Caleb Holley (WR) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
N/A - Matt Elam (DB) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
N/A - ArDarius Stewart (WR) - BC Lions (CFL)
N/A - Taylor Tappin (OL) - Montreal Alouettes (CFL)
N/A - Cedric Wilcots (DL) - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
Coaching Staff
Mike Davis - Head Coach
Pat Pimmel - Offensive Coordinator
Kyle Moore-Brown - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Arpedge Rolle - Defensive Line Coach
Adrian Davis - Defensive Backs & Special Teams Coach
Tysson Poots - Wide Receivers Coach
Terrance Carter - Defensive 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 QB Alejandro Bennifield. (Photo via 985thesportshub.com)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Khalid Wooten (DB)
4 - Martez Carter (RB)
5 - Vantrell McMillan (DL)
6 - Johnathon Johnson (WR)
7 - Darren Carrington II (WR)
8 - Mike Glass III (QB)
9 - Da’Sean Downey (DL)
11 - Aarion Maxey-Penton (DB)
14 - Jovon Durante (WR)
15 - Alejandro Bennifield (QB)
16 - Titus Davis (LB)
19 - Craig Peterson (K)
22 - Deddrick Thomas (WR/RB)
25 - Lukas Denis (DB)
28 - Reggie Floyd (DB)
44 - Koby Quansah (LB)
50 - Roubbens Joseph (OL)
55 - Larry Williams (OL)
66 - Shawn Lockett (OL)
72 - De'Jour Simpson (OL)
81 - Thomas Owens (WR)
88 - Isaac Zico (WR)
90 - Jamiyus Pittman (DL)
94 - Claudell Louis (DL)
Short Term IR
3 - Chucky Williams (DB)
12 - Naashon Hughes (LB)
17 - James "Jimmy" Camacho (K)
Season Ending IR
20 - Corey Dauphine (RB)
77 - Chasz Wright (OL)
Transfer
23 - Josh Gable (K) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
91 - Toby Johnson (DL) - New Jersey Generals (USFL)
N/A - Jalin Marshall (WR) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
RTR
6 - Teo Redding (WR)
13 - Harlan Miller (DB)
21 - Corrion Ballard (DB)
N/A - Roderick Johnson (DL)
Coaching Staff
Rayshaun Kizer - Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach
Mark Stoute - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Sean Brackett - Assistant Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach
Mike Custer - Defensive Line Coach
Don Williams - Defensive Assistant
Rob Orell - Offensive Line Coach
Reggie Gray - Wide Receivers Coach & Special Teams Assistant
Billy Savary - Coaching Assistant
Rasi Chau - Coaching Intern
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
KNIGHT HAWKS
Vegas comes into this game limping just a little bit, particularly at the quarterback position. After Jaylon Henderson left to sign a contract in Japan, Kare Lyles took over as the starter last week at Green Bay. Lyles, officially listed as a wide receiver, suffered a knee injury in the second quarter. He was replaced by wide receiver Frank Brown, who led the team to 25 second-half points. There has been no word on whether Lyles will return and no transaction listing regarding signing a new quarterback. Brown is the team's top receiver, so moving him to quarterback could hurt the team's depth at receiver. This will serve as a pretty good size question mark for the Knight Hawks coming into this game. Brown threw for 120 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the loss to the Blizzard. Much could fall on to the shoulders of Elad Covaliu, who had four rushing touchdowns and a receiving score. Dez Epps is a reliable receiver and end zone target, and KD Cannon has been a bright spot for Vegas in the offense. Jericho Flowers is a staunch defender which leads a defense which is among the best in the league in points allowed. Kalen Hicks and Kyree McLean are also playmakers on defense. Nolan Kohorst provides the kicking punch for the Knight Hawks.
PIRATES
Massachusetts, the defending champion, has looked strong this season. With the exception of week 6's overtime loss to the Green Bay Blizzard, the Pirates are in prime position to make some noise as the season nears its mid-way point. Unsurprisingly, they are looked in a battle with the Frisco Fighters for first place in the Eastern Conference. They're just a half game back of the Fighters by virtue of having played one fewer game. The Pirates are averaging 37.4 points per game while allowing just 31.0. Alejandra Bennifield seems to get better each week. He comes in completing 62 percent of his passes for 663 yards with 15 touchdowns and three picks. He has also rushed for a pair of scores. Bennifield missed last week's game due to an illness, but likely will be back for this one. If not, expect to see Mike Glass III at the helm. Martez Carter rushes for 21.6 yards per game. Thomas Owens is a dynamic receiver who is second in the IFL with 375 yards and nine touchdown passes, and Isaac Zico has 181 yards and three scores. Aarion Maxey-Penton and Lukas Denis each enter the game with three pics. Khalid Wooten leads the defense with 25 tackles and Koby Quansah leads the team with three sacks. This is Craig "The Leg" Peterson's second game as a Pirate.
This Week in the IFL
Fri., April 29 - Iowa Barnstormers (3-2) at Sioux Falls Storm (3-3), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Arizona Rattlers (5-0) at Frisco Fighters (5-1), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Green Bay Blizzard (2-4) at Quad City Steamwheelers (3-3), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 30 - Duke City Gladiators (2-4) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (2-3), 6:05 p.m.
Sun., May 1 - Vegas Knight Hawks (2-4) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-1), 10:05 a.m.
Sun., May 1 - San Diego Strike Force (1-4) at Bismarck Bucks (3-3), 1:05 p.m.
Sun., May 1 - Northern Arizona Wranglers (3-2) at Bay Area Panthers (1-5), 7:05 p.m.
*All times pacific
IFL Standings Heading Into Week 8
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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