Post by Nevadanut on Mar 22, 2023 19:51:31 GMT -8
Duke City Gladiators at Northern Arizona Wranglers
What: The Gladiators and Wranglers clash to open their respective 2023 IFL seasons.
When: Saturday, March 25 at 6:05 p.m. PDT/Arizona (7:05 p.m. MDT).
Where: Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: May 27 - Wranglers at Gladiators.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Gladiators finished last season with a 8-8 record and earned the fourth seed in the playoffs. They fell to the Arizona Rattlers in the first round of the playoffs, 53-14. They have made the playoffs in both of their IFL seasons. The Wranglers finished last season 12-4 overall and earned the second seed in the playoffs. They defeated the Tucson Sugar Skulls in the first round, 49-30, and the Arizona Rattlers in the Western Conference Championship, 52-51. The Wranglers won the IFL National Championship as they outlasted the Quad City Steamwheelers, 47-45.
Duke City Gladiators
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Gladiators QB Nate Davis. (Photo courtesy goifl.com)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
3 - Roderick Chapman (DB)
8 - Nate Davis (QB)
5 - Gregory "Greg" Dent Jr. (WR)
9 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
13 - Vincent Gregory (WR)
18 - Omauri Hampton (WR)
20 - Eriq Swiftwater (WR)
24 - D'Darrin Primes (LB/DL)
26 - Dexter Reese (DB)
28 - Jayson Serda (LB)
50 - Mason Newton (DL)
98 - Darvis Holmes (DL)
99 - Jimmy Thomas (DL)
N/A - Xavier Amey (WR)
N/A - Lou Dorsey (WR)
N/A - Gregory Hancock (DB)
N/A - Zackary Hannibal (DB)
N/A - James Harden (RB)
N/A - Josiah Hunter (OL)
N/A - Jack Jackson-Williams (OL)
N/A - Brian Johnson (DL)
N/A - Kyle Lester (OL) -- Bismarck '22 FA
N/A - Jeremy Lewis (DB)
N/A - Donte Ogburn (OL) -- Bismarck '22 FA
N/A - Zackary Reynoso (DL)
N/A - Andre Sale (QB)
N/A - Dejour Simpson (OL/DL)
N/A - Jaelin Smith (DL)
N/A - Sedat Sulleyman (DL)
N/A - Joshua Taylor (OL)
N/A - Tobyas Taylor (RB)
N/A - Jay Jay Wilson (WR)
N/A - Justin Wyatt (DB)
RTR
N/A - Tobias Little (RB)
Coaching Staff
Fred Griggs - Head Coach
Sherman Carter - Offensive Line Coach
Chris Choice - Defensive Line
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.
Northern Arizona Wranglers
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Wranglers DL Tramond Lofton. (Photo courtesy Blushing Cactus photography)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
8 - Glen Gibbons (WR)
10 - Jerrime Neal (WR)
12 - Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman (WR)
23 - Dorian Walker (DB)
26 - Brandon Fischer (K)
54 - Tramond Lofton (DL)
74 - Zech Thomas (OL)
N/A - Travis Alvarez (OL)
N/A - Frank Ball (OL)
N/A - Travion Banks (DB)
N/A - Nathaniel Bresson (DL)
N/A - Drequan Brown (LB)
N/A - Brandon Burks (LB)
N/A - Armonti Carey (DL)
N/A - Tison Gray (OL)
N/A - Isaiah Johnson Sr. (WR)
N/A - Garrett Kettle (QB)
N/A - Theo Majette (DL) -- Arizona '23 Trade
N/A - Justin Manyweather (WR)
N/A - Terik Miller (DB)
N/A - Blake Mitchell (OL) -- Iowa '22 FA
N/A - Ch'aim Smith (DL) -- Bismarck '22 FA
N/A - Justus Smith (OL)
N/A - KiShawn Walker (DB)
N/A - Jarrod Ware Jr. (RB) -- Arizona '22 FA
N/A - Nick Watson (QB)
N/A - Justin Whisenhunt (LB)
N/A - Andre Williams (WR)
N/A - Ryan Wisniewski (WR)
N/A - Daniel Wright (DB)
Long Term IR
N/A - Justin Faison (WR)
Transfer
9 - JaQuan Artis (DL) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
RTR
N/A - DeMarco Artis (DL)
N/A - Svante Davenport (DB)
N/A - Tyquell Fields (QB)
N/A - Jaylin Hendrix (OL)
N/A - Al Louis-Jean (DB)
N/A - Anthony McMeans (OL)
N/A - Elijah Watson (DL)
Coaching Staff
Les Moss - Head Coach
Rod Windsor - Offensive Coordinator
Jason Simpson - Defensive Coordinator
Dave Moran - 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.
Breakdown
GLADIATORS
Duke City seems to always have a high-flying offense. However, they have had defensive struggles over their tenure in the IFL. That has made for some of the more exciting games over the past few years from the Gladiators. The offense looks again to be strong as Nate Davis returns as quarterback after having been injured during in last year's season opener and missing the rest of the season. Davis was a leading passer two seasons ago and is poised to make a triumphant return this year. He'll have some help in experienced wide receivers Ryan Balentine and Gregory Dent, Jr. Balentine, in particular, is the all-time leading receiver in IFL history. Vincent Gregory and Eriq Swiftwater also can make an impact. Linebacker Jason Serda, defensive backs Roderick Chapman and Dexter Reese should set the pace on the defensive side of the ball.
WRANGLERS
Northern Arizona stunned the IFL world last year by claiming the 2022 IFL National Championship. The Wranglers overtook the perennial favorite Arizona Rattlers; a new in-state rival to get the the championship game. The team is going to look quite a bit different with several members of that roster gone, but head coach Les Moss will have his guys ready for 2023. Garrett Kettle and Nick Watson are the quarterbacks on the roster. A trio of returning receivers will give which ever quarterback who starts. Glen Gibbons, Jr., Jerrime Neal and Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman are a solid trio which can cause problems for opposing defenses. Defensive lineman Theo Majette was acquired in a trade from the Rattlers. Lineman Tramond Lofton and defensive back Dorian Walker return to anchor the defense. Brandon Fischer returns as the team's kicker.
IFL Week 2 Schedule
Fri., March 24 - Tulsa Oilers at Frisco Fighters, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., March 25 - Duke City Gladiators at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., March 25 - Iowa Barnstormers at Vegas Knight Hawks, 7:05 p.m.
Sun., March 26 - Green Bay Blizzard at Massachusetts Pirates, 10:05 a.m.
Sun., March 26 - Quad City Steamwheelers at San Diego Strike Force, 3:05 p.m.
Sun., March 26 - Arizona Rattlers at Bay Area Panthers, 5:05 p.m.
Bye: Sioux Falls Storm, Tucson Sugar Skulls
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2023 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2023 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League Rules
SCtoC 2022 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League 2022 Players of the Week
Indoor Football League 2022 Hall of Fame Class
Indoor Football League 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
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
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
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
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Footprint Center; Phoenix, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center at San Jose; San Jose, California
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 Center; 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
Tulsa Oilers - BOK Center; Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vegas Knight Hawks - Dollar Loan Center; Henderson, Nevada
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What: The Gladiators and Wranglers clash to open their respective 2023 IFL seasons.
When: Saturday, March 25 at 6:05 p.m. PDT/Arizona (7:05 p.m. MDT).
Where: Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: May 27 - Wranglers at Gladiators.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Gladiators finished last season with a 8-8 record and earned the fourth seed in the playoffs. They fell to the Arizona Rattlers in the first round of the playoffs, 53-14. They have made the playoffs in both of their IFL seasons. The Wranglers finished last season 12-4 overall and earned the second seed in the playoffs. They defeated the Tucson Sugar Skulls in the first round, 49-30, and the Arizona Rattlers in the Western Conference Championship, 52-51. The Wranglers won the IFL National Championship as they outlasted the Quad City Steamwheelers, 47-45.
Duke City Gladiators
Gladiators QB Nate Davis. (Photo courtesy goifl.com)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
3 - Roderick Chapman (DB)
8 - Nate Davis (QB)
5 - Gregory "Greg" Dent Jr. (WR)
9 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
13 - Vincent Gregory (WR)
18 - Omauri Hampton (WR)
20 - Eriq Swiftwater (WR)
24 - D'Darrin Primes (LB/DL)
26 - Dexter Reese (DB)
28 - Jayson Serda (LB)
50 - Mason Newton (DL)
98 - Darvis Holmes (DL)
99 - Jimmy Thomas (DL)
N/A - Xavier Amey (WR)
N/A - Lou Dorsey (WR)
N/A - Gregory Hancock (DB)
N/A - Zackary Hannibal (DB)
N/A - James Harden (RB)
N/A - Josiah Hunter (OL)
N/A - Jack Jackson-Williams (OL)
N/A - Brian Johnson (DL)
N/A - Kyle Lester (OL) -- Bismarck '22 FA
N/A - Jeremy Lewis (DB)
N/A - Donte Ogburn (OL) -- Bismarck '22 FA
N/A - Zackary Reynoso (DL)
N/A - Andre Sale (QB)
N/A - Dejour Simpson (OL/DL)
N/A - Jaelin Smith (DL)
N/A - Sedat Sulleyman (DL)
N/A - Joshua Taylor (OL)
N/A - Tobyas Taylor (RB)
N/A - Jay Jay Wilson (WR)
N/A - Justin Wyatt (DB)
RTR
N/A - Tobias Little (RB)
Coaching Staff
Fred Griggs - Head Coach
Sherman Carter - Offensive Line Coach
Chris Choice - Defensive Line
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.
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Wranglers DL Tramond Lofton. (Photo courtesy Blushing Cactus photography)
2022 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
8 - Glen Gibbons (WR)
10 - Jerrime Neal (WR)
12 - Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman (WR)
23 - Dorian Walker (DB)
26 - Brandon Fischer (K)
54 - Tramond Lofton (DL)
74 - Zech Thomas (OL)
N/A - Travis Alvarez (OL)
N/A - Frank Ball (OL)
N/A - Travion Banks (DB)
N/A - Nathaniel Bresson (DL)
N/A - Drequan Brown (LB)
N/A - Brandon Burks (LB)
N/A - Armonti Carey (DL)
N/A - Tison Gray (OL)
N/A - Isaiah Johnson Sr. (WR)
N/A - Garrett Kettle (QB)
N/A - Theo Majette (DL) -- Arizona '23 Trade
N/A - Justin Manyweather (WR)
N/A - Terik Miller (DB)
N/A - Blake Mitchell (OL) -- Iowa '22 FA
N/A - Ch'aim Smith (DL) -- Bismarck '22 FA
N/A - Justus Smith (OL)
N/A - KiShawn Walker (DB)
N/A - Jarrod Ware Jr. (RB) -- Arizona '22 FA
N/A - Nick Watson (QB)
N/A - Justin Whisenhunt (LB)
N/A - Andre Williams (WR)
N/A - Ryan Wisniewski (WR)
N/A - Daniel Wright (DB)
Long Term IR
N/A - Justin Faison (WR)
Transfer
9 - JaQuan Artis (DL) - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
RTR
N/A - DeMarco Artis (DL)
N/A - Svante Davenport (DB)
N/A - Tyquell Fields (QB)
N/A - Jaylin Hendrix (OL)
N/A - Al Louis-Jean (DB)
N/A - Anthony McMeans (OL)
N/A - Elijah Watson (DL)
Coaching Staff
Les Moss - Head Coach
Rod Windsor - Offensive Coordinator
Jason Simpson - Defensive Coordinator
Dave Moran - 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.
Breakdown
GLADIATORS
Duke City seems to always have a high-flying offense. However, they have had defensive struggles over their tenure in the IFL. That has made for some of the more exciting games over the past few years from the Gladiators. The offense looks again to be strong as Nate Davis returns as quarterback after having been injured during in last year's season opener and missing the rest of the season. Davis was a leading passer two seasons ago and is poised to make a triumphant return this year. He'll have some help in experienced wide receivers Ryan Balentine and Gregory Dent, Jr. Balentine, in particular, is the all-time leading receiver in IFL history. Vincent Gregory and Eriq Swiftwater also can make an impact. Linebacker Jason Serda, defensive backs Roderick Chapman and Dexter Reese should set the pace on the defensive side of the ball.
WRANGLERS
Northern Arizona stunned the IFL world last year by claiming the 2022 IFL National Championship. The Wranglers overtook the perennial favorite Arizona Rattlers; a new in-state rival to get the the championship game. The team is going to look quite a bit different with several members of that roster gone, but head coach Les Moss will have his guys ready for 2023. Garrett Kettle and Nick Watson are the quarterbacks on the roster. A trio of returning receivers will give which ever quarterback who starts. Glen Gibbons, Jr., Jerrime Neal and Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman are a solid trio which can cause problems for opposing defenses. Defensive lineman Theo Majette was acquired in a trade from the Rattlers. Lineman Tramond Lofton and defensive back Dorian Walker return to anchor the defense. Brandon Fischer returns as the team's kicker.
IFL Week 2 Schedule
Fri., March 24 - Tulsa Oilers at Frisco Fighters, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., March 25 - Duke City Gladiators at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., March 25 - Iowa Barnstormers at Vegas Knight Hawks, 7:05 p.m.
Sun., March 26 - Green Bay Blizzard at Massachusetts Pirates, 10:05 a.m.
Sun., March 26 - Quad City Steamwheelers at San Diego Strike Force, 3:05 p.m.
Sun., March 26 - Arizona Rattlers at Bay Area Panthers, 5:05 p.m.
Bye: Sioux Falls Storm, Tucson Sugar Skulls
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2023 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2023 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League Rules
SCtoC 2022 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League 2022 Players of the Week
Indoor Football League 2022 Hall of Fame Class
Indoor Football League 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
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
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
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
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Footprint Center; Phoenix, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center at San Jose; San Jose, California
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 Center; 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
Tulsa Oilers - BOK Center; Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vegas Knight Hawks - Dollar Loan Center; Henderson, Nevada
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