Post by Nevadanut on Mar 31, 2023 20:08:34 GMT -8
Tucson Sugar Skulls at San Diego Strike Force
What: The Sugar Skulls open their season with a visit to the Strike Force.
When: Monday, April 3 at 7:05 p.m. PDT/Arizona (9:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: April 22 - Strike Force at Sugar Skulls. June 17 - Strike Force at Sugar Skulls.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
This is the Sugar Skulls' season opener. They finished last season 9-7 with the third seed in the Western Conference, and they were defeated in the first round in by the Northern Arizona Wranglers, 49-30. The Strike Force are 0-1 overall and 0-1 at home. They are coming off a 49-47 home loss to the Quad City Steamwheelers on March 26.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
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Sugar Skulls RB Mike Jones. (Photo by Darryl Webb)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
5 - Rashie Hodge (DB/LB)
6 - Mike Minter (DB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Benjamin Jones (RB)
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
N/A - Ramone Atkins (QB)
N/A - Jacob Ayyub (OL)
N/A - Traivon Bryant (DB)
N/A - Raymond Chase (OL)
N/A - J.J. Dallas (DB)
N/A - Trae'varis Ferrell (LB)
N/A - Fernando Frye (OL)
N/A - Michael Gant Jr. (DL)
N/A - Carlito Gonzalez (DB)
N/A - MJ Harris (WR)
N/A - Darius Jones (WR)
N/A - Victor Leventritt (K)
N/A - Kaleb Lowe (QB)
N/A - Julian Marcantel (LB)
N/A - Darian Patterson (WR)
N/A - Joe Powell (DB)
N/A - Cornelius Raye (WR)
N/A - Dallas Reins (OL)
N/A - Loren Young (DL)
Coaching Staff
Hurtis Chinn - Head 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.
San Diego Strike Force
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Strike Force DB Terin Adams. (Photo by David Frerker)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Carlos Thompson Jr. (WR)
1 - Demry Croft (QB)
2 - Brandon Mayes (DB)
3 - Lawrence White IV (DB)
4 - Cyrus Habibi-Likio (RB)
5 - Travon Van (WR)
6 - David Haney (DB)
7 - D.J. Morgan (LB)
8 - Aaron Aiken (QB)
9 - Dez Stewart (WR)
10 - Michael Badejo (DL)
11 - Clayton Glasco (LB)
12 - Marques "Hoodie" Rodgers (WR)
14 - Aedan Johnson (K)
15 - Kentrez Bell (WR)
18 - Jordan Kress (WR)
19 - DeShon Cooper (DL)
20 - Shawn Shamburger (DB)
21 - Terin Adams (DB)
33 - Jeremiah Caine (DL)
50 - Ben Moa (DL)
52 - Desmond Bland (OL)
71 - GeWhite Stallworth (OL)
72 - Jalen Booth (OL)
99 - Javian "Bubba" Williams (DL)
Short Term IR
N/A - Elijah Bell (WR)
N/A - Fulani Freeman (DL)
N/A - Tyrone Patterson (OL)
N/A - Desmond Raiford (DL)
Season Ending IR
74 - Anthony Barber (OL)
N/A - Sammie Epps (WR)
XFL - Exempt
90 - Ja'Quain Blakely (DL) - Orlando Guardians
N/A - Jovann Letuli (OL) - Seattle Sea Dragons
N/A - David Tolentino Jr. (DB) - Houston Roughnecks
Transfer
N/A - Tareke Lewis (DB) - Ottawa Redblacks (CFL)
N/A - Marcel Spears Jr. (LB) - Houston Gamblers (USFL)
RTR
52 - Nathaniel Hines (OL)
Suspension
N/A - Jonte Berry (OL)
Coaching Staff
Taylor Genuser - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Director of Player Personnel
James Kilmer - Offensive Line Coach
Sam Anno - Defensive Assistant
Stephen Farrar - Scouting 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 enters its fourth IFL season (fourth full season, not counting the COVID-19 shutdown year of 2020) and the franchise has had success, making the playoffs in three seasons. However, they have never advanced past the first round. Ramone Atkins comes over from Duke City where he immediately made his impact as one of the league's top passers. He completed 57.5 percent of his throws for 2,169, with 50 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He added 311 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground. Mike Jones is one of the IFL's top running backs and will take on the role as the team's lead running back. Carrington Thompson, Sr. returns to the Sugar Skulls to lead the receiver group which features four newcomers to the team. Defensive backs Mike Minter and Rashie Hodge, and defensive linemen Isame Faciane and Ronald Collins are back to anchor the defense. Victor Leventritt will take on the kicking duties.
STRIKE FORCE
San Diego dropped its season opener at home, but indicated that it will not be a pushover in the IFL this season. They nearly tied the game with 20 seconds left, but quarterback Demry Croft's run for the two-point conversation was short of the goal line. Former Sugar Skull Croft did start in the game, but came in late in the first quarter. He completed 19 of 29 of his passes for 174 yards with four touchdowns and an interception. He also rushed for a score. Marques Rodgers hauled nine passes for 79 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for 23 yards. Kentrez Bell's two touchdown grabs came on his four catches and 44 yards, and Dez Stewart caught six passes for 57 yards. The defense was very balanced in the opener with Clayton Glasco leading the way with 5.5 tackles and Lawrence White IV's four. Javian Williams and Ben Moa are defensive players on which to keep an eye. Aedan Johnson is the teams kicker.
IFL Standings Heading Into Week 3
IFL Week 3 Schedule
Fri., March 31 - Iowa Barnstormers at Green Bay Blizzard, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 1 - Sioux Falls Storm at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 1 - Frisco Fighters at Duke City Gladiators, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., April 1 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., April 2 - Bay Area Panthers at Massachusetts Pirates, 10:05 a.m.
Mon., April 3 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at San Diego Strike Force, 7:05 p.m.
Bye - Arizona Rattlers, Tulsa Oilers
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 Sugar Skulls open their season with a visit to the Strike Force.
When: Monday, April 3 at 7:05 p.m. PDT/Arizona (9:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: April 22 - Strike Force at Sugar Skulls. June 17 - Strike Force at Sugar Skulls.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
This is the Sugar Skulls' season opener. They finished last season 9-7 with the third seed in the Western Conference, and they were defeated in the first round in by the Northern Arizona Wranglers, 49-30. The Strike Force are 0-1 overall and 0-1 at home. They are coming off a 49-47 home loss to the Quad City Steamwheelers on March 26.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls RB Mike Jones. (Photo by Darryl Webb)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
5 - Rashie Hodge (DB/LB)
6 - Mike Minter (DB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Benjamin Jones (RB)
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
N/A - Ramone Atkins (QB)
N/A - Jacob Ayyub (OL)
N/A - Traivon Bryant (DB)
N/A - Raymond Chase (OL)
N/A - J.J. Dallas (DB)
N/A - Trae'varis Ferrell (LB)
N/A - Fernando Frye (OL)
N/A - Michael Gant Jr. (DL)
N/A - Carlito Gonzalez (DB)
N/A - MJ Harris (WR)
N/A - Darius Jones (WR)
N/A - Victor Leventritt (K)
N/A - Kaleb Lowe (QB)
N/A - Julian Marcantel (LB)
N/A - Darian Patterson (WR)
N/A - Joe Powell (DB)
N/A - Cornelius Raye (WR)
N/A - Dallas Reins (OL)
N/A - Loren Young (DL)
Coaching Staff
Hurtis Chinn - Head 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.
San Diego Strike Force
Strike Force DB Terin Adams. (Photo by David Frerker)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Carlos Thompson Jr. (WR)
1 - Demry Croft (QB)
2 - Brandon Mayes (DB)
3 - Lawrence White IV (DB)
4 - Cyrus Habibi-Likio (RB)
5 - Travon Van (WR)
6 - David Haney (DB)
7 - D.J. Morgan (LB)
8 - Aaron Aiken (QB)
9 - Dez Stewart (WR)
10 - Michael Badejo (DL)
11 - Clayton Glasco (LB)
12 - Marques "Hoodie" Rodgers (WR)
14 - Aedan Johnson (K)
15 - Kentrez Bell (WR)
18 - Jordan Kress (WR)
19 - DeShon Cooper (DL)
20 - Shawn Shamburger (DB)
21 - Terin Adams (DB)
33 - Jeremiah Caine (DL)
50 - Ben Moa (DL)
52 - Desmond Bland (OL)
71 - GeWhite Stallworth (OL)
72 - Jalen Booth (OL)
99 - Javian "Bubba" Williams (DL)
Short Term IR
N/A - Elijah Bell (WR)
N/A - Fulani Freeman (DL)
N/A - Tyrone Patterson (OL)
N/A - Desmond Raiford (DL)
Season Ending IR
74 - Anthony Barber (OL)
N/A - Sammie Epps (WR)
XFL - Exempt
90 - Ja'Quain Blakely (DL) - Orlando Guardians
N/A - Jovann Letuli (OL) - Seattle Sea Dragons
N/A - David Tolentino Jr. (DB) - Houston Roughnecks
Transfer
N/A - Tareke Lewis (DB) - Ottawa Redblacks (CFL)
N/A - Marcel Spears Jr. (LB) - Houston Gamblers (USFL)
RTR
52 - Nathaniel Hines (OL)
Suspension
N/A - Jonte Berry (OL)
Coaching Staff
Taylor Genuser - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Director of Player Personnel
James Kilmer - Offensive Line Coach
Sam Anno - Defensive Assistant
Stephen Farrar - Scouting 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 enters its fourth IFL season (fourth full season, not counting the COVID-19 shutdown year of 2020) and the franchise has had success, making the playoffs in three seasons. However, they have never advanced past the first round. Ramone Atkins comes over from Duke City where he immediately made his impact as one of the league's top passers. He completed 57.5 percent of his throws for 2,169, with 50 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He added 311 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground. Mike Jones is one of the IFL's top running backs and will take on the role as the team's lead running back. Carrington Thompson, Sr. returns to the Sugar Skulls to lead the receiver group which features four newcomers to the team. Defensive backs Mike Minter and Rashie Hodge, and defensive linemen Isame Faciane and Ronald Collins are back to anchor the defense. Victor Leventritt will take on the kicking duties.
STRIKE FORCE
San Diego dropped its season opener at home, but indicated that it will not be a pushover in the IFL this season. They nearly tied the game with 20 seconds left, but quarterback Demry Croft's run for the two-point conversation was short of the goal line. Former Sugar Skull Croft did start in the game, but came in late in the first quarter. He completed 19 of 29 of his passes for 174 yards with four touchdowns and an interception. He also rushed for a score. Marques Rodgers hauled nine passes for 79 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for 23 yards. Kentrez Bell's two touchdown grabs came on his four catches and 44 yards, and Dez Stewart caught six passes for 57 yards. The defense was very balanced in the opener with Clayton Glasco leading the way with 5.5 tackles and Lawrence White IV's four. Javian Williams and Ben Moa are defensive players on which to keep an eye. Aedan Johnson is the teams kicker.
IFL Standings Heading Into Week 3
IFL Week 3 Schedule
Fri., March 31 - Iowa Barnstormers at Green Bay Blizzard, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 1 - Sioux Falls Storm at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 1 - Frisco Fighters at Duke City Gladiators, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., April 1 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., April 2 - Bay Area Panthers at Massachusetts Pirates, 10:05 a.m.
Mon., April 3 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at San Diego Strike Force, 7:05 p.m.
Bye - Arizona Rattlers, Tulsa Oilers
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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