Post by Nevadanut on May 10, 2023 19:20:33 GMT -8
Tucson Sugar Skulls at Duke City Gladiators
What: The Strike Force face off with the Gladiators in New Mexico.
When: Saturday, May 13 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (6:05 p.m. MDT).
Where: Rio Rancho Events Center; Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: June 10 - Gladiators at Sugar Skulls. July 8 - Sugar Skulls at Gladiators.
Overall Head to Head: Sugar Skulls lead 4-1 (3-0 home, 1-1 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sugar Skulls are 3-2 overall and 3-0 on the road. They are coming off a 31-21 home loss to the Northern Arizona Wranglers on May 6. The Gladiators are 2-4 overall and 1-1 at home. They are coming off a 67-15 road loss to the Frisco Fighters on May 7.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
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Sugar Skulls RB Mike Jones. (Photo courtesy Tucson Sugar Skulls)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
2 - Dylan Person (WR)
4 - J.J. Dallas (DB)
5 - Rashie Hodge (DB/LB)
6 - Mike Minter (DB)
7 - Trae'varis Ferrell (LB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
10 - Ramone Atkins (QB)
11 - Darian Patterson (WR)
14 - Zachary Blackiston (DL)
15 - Emetrious Scott (WR)
16 - Will Heckman (QB)
21 - Xavier Rowe (DB)
23 - Traivon Bryant (DB)
24 - Victor Leventritt (K)
29 - Julian Marcantel (LB)
41 - Michael Gant Jr. (DL)
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - Maurice Jackson (DL)
60 - Jacob Ayyub (OL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
88 - Dominion Ezinwa (DL)
N/A - Tim Lukas (WR)
N/A - Rodrick Williams (OL)
Short Term IR
3 - MJ Harris (WR)
9 - Benjamin Jones (RB)
12 - Carlito Gonzalez (DB)
N/A - Raymond Chase (OL)
Season Ending IR
N/A - Dallas Reins (OL)
XFL - Exempt
66 - Fernando Frye (OL) - Vegas Vipers
Coaching Staff
Hurtis Chinn - Head Coach
Al Alexander - Offensive Line Coach
Xzavie Jackson - Defensive Line Coach & Co-Defensive Coordinator
Larry Hendrix - Defensive Backs Coach & Co Defensive Coordinator
Malcolm Nelson - Assistant Coach
BREAKDOWN
Tucson looked terrific in their first three games; all on the road. They've since dropped two straight; both at home. The Sugar Skulls are still in a competitive spot when it comes to the upcoming playoff race, though they will need to stop the bleeding. A visit to New Mexico to face the Gladiators could be just what the doctor ordered as the Gladiators have struggled as of late. Tucson is the only team without a bye remaining in the season. They score 37.6 points per game (10th in IFL) and allow 35.2 (third).
LEADERS
Passing - Ramone Atkins 75/121, 717 yds, 15 TD, 7 int.
Rushing - Mike Jones 73 rush, 194 yds, 8 TD; Ramone Atkins 33 rush, 121 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving - Carrington Thompson Sr. 34 rec, 379 yds, 10 TD; Mike Jones 16 rec, 110 yds; Darian Patterson 5 rec, 57 yds, TD.
Tackles - Rashie Hodge 20.5; Mike Minter 20; Trae'varis Ferrell 16.5; Zachary Blackiston 14.
Sacks - Ronald Collins 2; Maurice Jackson 2; Trae'varis Ferrell 2.
Interceptions - Rashie Hodge 3; J.J. Dallas 2.
Kickoff Average - Victor Leventritt 45.6.
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. Statistical leaders include only active players as of the writing of this preview.
Duke City Gladiators
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Gladiators QB Demry Croft. (Photo courtesy Duke City Gladiators)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Charles McCullum (QB)
2 - Nazir Streater (DB)
3 - Roderick Chapman (DB)
4 - Demry Croft (QB)
6 - Gary Brown (WR)
7 - Troy Evans (WR)
8 - Zachary Hannibal (DB)
9 - Jimmy Thomas (DL)
10 - Tyron Laughinghouse (WR)
11 - Xavier Amey (WR)
12 - Jared Elmore (WR)
13 - Vincent Gregory (WR)
22 - Ernesto Lacayo (K)
24 - D'Darrin Primes (LB/DL)
25 - Tim Whitfield (RB)
26 - Dexter Reese (DB)
27 - Gregory Hancock (DB)
45 - Jeremiah Caine (DL)
50 - Mason Newton (DL)
56 - Tomatoa Silva (DL)
60 - Zachary Fondal (OL)
65 - Dejour Simpson (OL/DL)
75 - Josiah Hunter (OL)
N/A - Kyle Lester (OL)
N/A - Dante Ogburn (OL)
Short Term IR
5 - Gregory Dent Jr. (WR)
10 - Daquawn Brown (DB)
18 - Omauri Hampton (WR)
44 - Courtney Ledyard (DL)
Season Ending IR
28 - Jayson Serda (LB)
98 - Darvis Holmes (DL)
N/A - Louis Dorsey (WR)
RTR
9 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
N/A - Brian Johnson (DL)
N/A - Tobias Little (RB)
N/A - Sedat Sulleyman (DL)
N/A - Joshua Taylor (OL)
Suspension
16 - Aaron Aiken (QB)
Coaching Staff
Fred Griggs - Head Coach
Sherman Carter - Offensive Line Coach
Chris Choice - Defensive Line
BREAKDOWN
It's difficult to gauge Duke City at this point in the season. The Gladiators traded their franchise quarterback, Nate Davis, to the San Diego Strike Force two weeks ago. They received Aaron Aiken and Demry Croft. Veteran Charles McCullum was signed to take over the quarterback duties and saw limited action last week. They have a chance to get back into the win column against a underperforming Sugar Skulls team. They score 38.0 points per game (ninth in IFL) and allow 48.5 (11th).
LEADERS
Passing - Charles McCullum 7/26, 67 yds, TD, 3 int; Demry Croft 3/8, 29 yds, int.
Rushing - Tim Whitfield 17, rush, 70 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving - Gary Brown 28 rec, 330 yds, 8 TD; Xavier Amey 19 rec, 222 yds, 5 TD; Jared Elmore 12 rec, 99 yds, 4 TD.
Tackles - Roderick Chapman 31; Zachary Hannibal 23; Dexter Reese 20.5; Jimmy Thomas 20.
Sacks - Mason Newton 2; Byron Cooper 1.5.
Interceptions - Roderick Chapman 4; Dexter Reese 3.
Kickoff Average - Ernesto Lacayo 53.8.
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. Statistical leaders include only active players as of the writing of this preview.
IFL Standings Heading Into This Week
This Week's Schedule
Fri., May 12 - Sioux Falls Storm (4-2) at Quad City Steamwheelers (5-2), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - San Diego Strike Force (2-4) at Green Bay Blizzard (2-4), 1:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - Massachusetts Pirates (4-2) at Iowa Barnstormers (0-6), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - Frisco Fighters (6-0) at Tulsa Oilers (1-5), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - Tucson Sugar Skulls (3-2) at Duke City Gladiators (2-4), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - Bay Area Panthers (4-2) at Northern Arizona Wranglers (4-2), 6:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - Arizona Rattlers (3-3) at Vegas Knight Hawks (2-4), 7:05 p.m.
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 Strike Force face off with the Gladiators in New Mexico.
When: Saturday, May 13 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (6:05 p.m. MDT).
Where: Rio Rancho Events Center; Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: June 10 - Gladiators at Sugar Skulls. July 8 - Sugar Skulls at Gladiators.
Overall Head to Head: Sugar Skulls lead 4-1 (3-0 home, 1-1 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sugar Skulls are 3-2 overall and 3-0 on the road. They are coming off a 31-21 home loss to the Northern Arizona Wranglers on May 6. The Gladiators are 2-4 overall and 1-1 at home. They are coming off a 67-15 road loss to the Frisco Fighters on May 7.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls RB Mike Jones. (Photo courtesy Tucson Sugar Skulls)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
2 - Dylan Person (WR)
4 - J.J. Dallas (DB)
5 - Rashie Hodge (DB/LB)
6 - Mike Minter (DB)
7 - Trae'varis Ferrell (LB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
10 - Ramone Atkins (QB)
11 - Darian Patterson (WR)
14 - Zachary Blackiston (DL)
15 - Emetrious Scott (WR)
16 - Will Heckman (QB)
21 - Xavier Rowe (DB)
23 - Traivon Bryant (DB)
24 - Victor Leventritt (K)
29 - Julian Marcantel (LB)
41 - Michael Gant Jr. (DL)
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - Maurice Jackson (DL)
60 - Jacob Ayyub (OL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
88 - Dominion Ezinwa (DL)
N/A - Tim Lukas (WR)
N/A - Rodrick Williams (OL)
Short Term IR
3 - MJ Harris (WR)
9 - Benjamin Jones (RB)
12 - Carlito Gonzalez (DB)
N/A - Raymond Chase (OL)
Season Ending IR
N/A - Dallas Reins (OL)
XFL - Exempt
66 - Fernando Frye (OL) - Vegas Vipers
Coaching Staff
Hurtis Chinn - Head Coach
Al Alexander - Offensive Line Coach
Xzavie Jackson - Defensive Line Coach & Co-Defensive Coordinator
Larry Hendrix - Defensive Backs Coach & Co Defensive Coordinator
Malcolm Nelson - Assistant Coach
BREAKDOWN
Tucson looked terrific in their first three games; all on the road. They've since dropped two straight; both at home. The Sugar Skulls are still in a competitive spot when it comes to the upcoming playoff race, though they will need to stop the bleeding. A visit to New Mexico to face the Gladiators could be just what the doctor ordered as the Gladiators have struggled as of late. Tucson is the only team without a bye remaining in the season. They score 37.6 points per game (10th in IFL) and allow 35.2 (third).
LEADERS
Passing - Ramone Atkins 75/121, 717 yds, 15 TD, 7 int.
Rushing - Mike Jones 73 rush, 194 yds, 8 TD; Ramone Atkins 33 rush, 121 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving - Carrington Thompson Sr. 34 rec, 379 yds, 10 TD; Mike Jones 16 rec, 110 yds; Darian Patterson 5 rec, 57 yds, TD.
Tackles - Rashie Hodge 20.5; Mike Minter 20; Trae'varis Ferrell 16.5; Zachary Blackiston 14.
Sacks - Ronald Collins 2; Maurice Jackson 2; Trae'varis Ferrell 2.
Interceptions - Rashie Hodge 3; J.J. Dallas 2.
Kickoff Average - Victor Leventritt 45.6.
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. Statistical leaders include only active players as of the writing of this preview.
Duke City Gladiators
Gladiators QB Demry Croft. (Photo courtesy Duke City Gladiators)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Charles McCullum (QB)
2 - Nazir Streater (DB)
3 - Roderick Chapman (DB)
4 - Demry Croft (QB)
6 - Gary Brown (WR)
7 - Troy Evans (WR)
8 - Zachary Hannibal (DB)
9 - Jimmy Thomas (DL)
10 - Tyron Laughinghouse (WR)
11 - Xavier Amey (WR)
12 - Jared Elmore (WR)
13 - Vincent Gregory (WR)
22 - Ernesto Lacayo (K)
24 - D'Darrin Primes (LB/DL)
25 - Tim Whitfield (RB)
26 - Dexter Reese (DB)
27 - Gregory Hancock (DB)
45 - Jeremiah Caine (DL)
50 - Mason Newton (DL)
56 - Tomatoa Silva (DL)
60 - Zachary Fondal (OL)
65 - Dejour Simpson (OL/DL)
75 - Josiah Hunter (OL)
N/A - Kyle Lester (OL)
N/A - Dante Ogburn (OL)
Short Term IR
5 - Gregory Dent Jr. (WR)
10 - Daquawn Brown (DB)
18 - Omauri Hampton (WR)
44 - Courtney Ledyard (DL)
Season Ending IR
28 - Jayson Serda (LB)
98 - Darvis Holmes (DL)
N/A - Louis Dorsey (WR)
RTR
9 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
N/A - Brian Johnson (DL)
N/A - Tobias Little (RB)
N/A - Sedat Sulleyman (DL)
N/A - Joshua Taylor (OL)
Suspension
16 - Aaron Aiken (QB)
Coaching Staff
Fred Griggs - Head Coach
Sherman Carter - Offensive Line Coach
Chris Choice - Defensive Line
BREAKDOWN
It's difficult to gauge Duke City at this point in the season. The Gladiators traded their franchise quarterback, Nate Davis, to the San Diego Strike Force two weeks ago. They received Aaron Aiken and Demry Croft. Veteran Charles McCullum was signed to take over the quarterback duties and saw limited action last week. They have a chance to get back into the win column against a underperforming Sugar Skulls team. They score 38.0 points per game (ninth in IFL) and allow 48.5 (11th).
LEADERS
Passing - Charles McCullum 7/26, 67 yds, TD, 3 int; Demry Croft 3/8, 29 yds, int.
Rushing - Tim Whitfield 17, rush, 70 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving - Gary Brown 28 rec, 330 yds, 8 TD; Xavier Amey 19 rec, 222 yds, 5 TD; Jared Elmore 12 rec, 99 yds, 4 TD.
Tackles - Roderick Chapman 31; Zachary Hannibal 23; Dexter Reese 20.5; Jimmy Thomas 20.
Sacks - Mason Newton 2; Byron Cooper 1.5.
Interceptions - Roderick Chapman 4; Dexter Reese 3.
Kickoff Average - Ernesto Lacayo 53.8.
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. Statistical leaders include only active players as of the writing of this preview.
IFL Standings Heading Into This Week
This Week's Schedule
Fri., May 12 - Sioux Falls Storm (4-2) at Quad City Steamwheelers (5-2), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - San Diego Strike Force (2-4) at Green Bay Blizzard (2-4), 1:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - Massachusetts Pirates (4-2) at Iowa Barnstormers (0-6), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - Frisco Fighters (6-0) at Tulsa Oilers (1-5), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - Tucson Sugar Skulls (3-2) at Duke City Gladiators (2-4), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - Bay Area Panthers (4-2) at Northern Arizona Wranglers (4-2), 6:05 p.m.
Sat., May 13 - Arizona Rattlers (3-3) at Vegas Knight Hawks (2-4), 7:05 p.m.
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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