Post by Nevadanut on May 17, 2023 17:57:50 GMT -8
Frisco Fighters at Bay Area Panthers
What: The Fighters fly into Central California to face the Panthers.
When: Saturday, May 20 at 6:05 p.m. PDT (8:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: SAP Center; San Jose, California.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: June 24 - Panthers at Fighters.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between the teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Fighters are 7-0 overall and 3-0 on the road. They are coming off a 39-37 road win over the Tulsa Oilers on May 13. The Panthers are 4-3 overall and 3-1 on the road. They are coming off a 35-34 road loss to the Northern Arizona Wranglers on May 13.
Frisco Fighters
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Fighters DL Charles Williams. (Photo courtesy Bay Area Panthers)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - BJ Taufalele (LB)
1 - Jerminic Smith (WR)
2 - Shaq Bond (DB)
3 - Michael LoVett (DB)
4 - Trent "TJ" Edwards (QB)
5 - Phazione McClurge (WR)
8 - Kyle Meyers (DB)
9 - Charles Headen III (WR)
10 - Spencer Tears (WR)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
13 - Kordell Jackson (DB)
15 - Lionell McConnell (WR)
15 - Jordan Jolly (WR)
19 - Bryce Crawford (K)
24 - Royce See (LB)
27 - Jimmy Smith (RB)
50 - Netori Johnson (OL)
51 - Levi Watson (DL)
55 - Darius James (OL)
69 - Leon Brown (OL)
70 - Noah Johnson (OL)
77 - Zaycoven Henderson (DL)
99 - John "J.D." Griggs (DL)
N/A - Derrick Jones (DB)
N/A - Eric Monroe (DB)
N/A - Cedric Poole (DB)
Short Term IR
7 - BJ Bunn (WR)
N/A - Martez Carter (RB)
N/A - Quante Hines (OL)
Season Ending IR
0 - Willie Hibbler (LB)
57 - Julian Rochester (DL)
N/A - Mackenzie Balanganayi (DL)
N/A - Rameses Owens (RB)
N/A - Elisha Peat (WR)
Transfer
57 - JR Hensley (OL) - BC Lions (CFL)
RTR
95 - Faleaoga Russell (OL/DL)
N/A - Dyvonne Inyang (DB)
N/A - Cedarius Rookard (DB)
Suspension
N/A - Dreko Statham (DB)
N/A - Brandon Thorpe (OL)
Coaching Staff
Billy Back - Head Coach
Brian Schmidt - Defensive Coordinator
Andre Coles - Passing Game/Special Teams Coordinator
Snoop Blackmon - Defensive Backs Coach
Bill Serna - Offensive Assistant
Mitch Browning - Offensive Line Coach
Jordan Mosley - Assistant Offensive line/Special Teams Coach
Malcolm Goines - Defensive Line Coach
Joey Barnard - Assistant Director of Football Operations
LEADERS
Passing - TJ Edwards 103/165, 1062 yds, 13 TD.
Rushing - TJ Edwards 80 rush, 330 yds, 19 TD; 42 rush, 178 yds, 8 TD.
Receiving - Jerminic Smith 36 rec, 396 yds, 7 TD; Phazione McClurge 28 rec, 331 yds, 5 TD; Spencer Tears 13 rec, 125 yds.
Tackles - Kordell Jackson 32.5; Shaq Bond 31; Royce See 20; Michael LoVett 19.5.
Sacks - Charles Williams 3.5; Royce See 1.5.
Interceptions - Michael LoVett 6; Kordell Jackson 2; Shaq Bond 2.
Kickoff Average - Bryce Crawford 50.0.
BREAKDOWN
Frisco is flying high after escaping Tulsa with a 39-37 win over the Oilers last week. Finding ways to win has been invaluable this season as the Fighters have compiled a 7-0 record to begin the 2023 campaign. It's their longest win streak in franchise history; eclipsing their 5-0 mark to begin the 2021 season. Including this matchup against the Panthers, the Fighters find themselves on the road for four of their next five. They host the Panthers in late June. Of their final eight games, seven of those come against teams which are currently playoff bound. They score 54.4 points per game (first) and allow 32.6 (second).
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 list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Bay Area Panthers
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Panthers DB Bill Atkins. (Photo courtesy Bay Area Panthers)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Marquise Bridges (DB)
2 - Justin Rankin (RB)
3 - William "Bill" Atkins (DB)
4 - Trae Meadows (DB)
5 - Boniface "JR" Stevens (DB)
6 - Felix Harper (QB)
7 - Aedan Johnson (K)
8 - Jaiquis "JT" Stokes (WR)
9 - Tevaughn Grant (DL)
10 - Curtell Haywood (WR)
11 - Dalton Sneed (QB)
12 - Imeek Watkins (WR)
13 - Nih-Jer Jackson (WR)
16 - Antwon Kincade (DB)
22 - Devin Wynn (RB)
27 - Nathan Talaki (DL)
31 - Livingston Paogofie (DL)
33 - Wesley "Wes" Bowers (LB)
52 - Darin Hungerford (LB)
55 - Josh Rogers (DL)
71 - JaMarkus Means (OL)
72 - Elyjah Lipscomb (OL)
76 - Api Mane (OL)
79 - Amari Catchings (OL)
99 - Roderick "Rod" Henderson (DL)
Short Term IR
15 - Malik Dorton (DL)
74 - Kyle Davis (OL)
N/A - Brandon Dabney (DB)
N/A - Michael Thompson (WR)
Long Term IR
13 - Aaron Dilworth (WR)
14 - Daniel Crowell Jr. (WR)
20 - Kenton Bartlett (DL)
21 - Tyrone Cromwell (DB)
XFL - Exempt
8 - Derik "DJ" Calhoun Jr. (LB) - Vegas Vipers
12 - D'Angelo Fulford (QB) - Vegas Vipers
Transfer
7 - Arthur Jackson III (WR) - New Jersey Generals (USFL)
10 - Tyson Morris (WR)
N/A - Jair Joseph (OL) - Houston Gamblers (USFL)
RTR
56 - Taylor Tappin (OL)
62 - Michael "Mike" Andrejco (OL)
N/A - Bruce Bivens (LB)
N/A - Josh Greenwood (DL)
N/A - Noah Harris-Lyles (DL)
N/A - Jordan Williams (WR)
Suspension
6 - Tevin Homer (DB)
N/A - Shawn Lockett (OL) - Signed with NAL (West Texas Warbirds)
Coaching Staff
Darren Arbet - Head Coach/General Manager
Rob Keefe - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Dixie Wooten - Offensive Coordinator
Jubenal Rodriguez - Linebackers Coach
Doug Murray - Defensive Analyst
Dixie Wooten III - Offensive Line Coach
Jerry Buzzetta - Personel Success Mentor
Andrew De La Cruz - Strength & Conditioning Coach
LEADERS
Passing - Dalton Sneed 88/134, 976 yds, 22 TD, 3 int.
Rushing - Justin Rankin 71 rush, 306 yds, 13 TD; Dalton Sneed 57 rush, 265 yds, 7 TD.
Receiving - JT Stokes 32 rec, 373 yds, 13 TD; Nih-jer Jackson 15 rec, 188 yds, 5 TD; Justin Rankin 10 rec, 109 yds, TD.
Tackles - Bill Atkins 28.5; Marquise Bridges 26.5; Trae Meadows 24.5; JR Stevens 23.5.
Sacks - Trevaughn Grant 5; Wesley Bowers 1; Darin Hungerford 1.
Interceptions - Four with 1.
Kickoff Average - Aedan Johnson 53.6
BREAKDOWN
Bay Area came just a point away from earning sole possession of first place in the Western Conference last week, but fell to the Northern Arizona Wranglers. The Panthers sit in second, still strive for that top spot. Hosting the league's hottest team will be a challenge, but they seem to be up to it. Following this one, the Panthers play five of their last seven games on the road, so getting a win here could be a jump start of momentum as they head into the second half of the season. They are solid on both the offensive and defensive sides of the football. They score 46.6 points per game (fifth in IFL) and allow 40.3 (fifth).
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 list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
IFL Standings Heading Into This Week
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This Week's Schedule
Sat., May 20 - Quad City Steamwheelers (5-2) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-3), 4:05 p.m.
Sat., May 20 - Iowa Barnstormers (1-6) at Green Bay Blizzard (3-4), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 20 - Northern Arizona Wranglers (5-2) at Arizona Rattlers (3-4), 6:05 p.m.
Sat., May 20 - Frisco Fighters (7-0) at Bay Area Panthers (4-3), 6:05 p.m.
Sat., May 20 - Sioux Falls Storm (4-3) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (3-3), 6:05 p.m.
Sat., May 20 - Tulsa Oilers (1-6) at Vegas Knight Hawks (3-4), 7:05 p.m.
Sun., May 21 - Duke City Gladiators (3-4) at San Diego Strike Force (2-5), 3:05 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 Fighters fly into Central California to face the Panthers.
When: Saturday, May 20 at 6:05 p.m. PDT (8:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: SAP Center; San Jose, California.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: June 24 - Panthers at Fighters.
Overall Head to Head: This is the first-ever meeting between the teams.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Fighters are 7-0 overall and 3-0 on the road. They are coming off a 39-37 road win over the Tulsa Oilers on May 13. The Panthers are 4-3 overall and 3-1 on the road. They are coming off a 35-34 road loss to the Northern Arizona Wranglers on May 13.
Frisco Fighters
Fighters DL Charles Williams. (Photo courtesy Bay Area Panthers)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - BJ Taufalele (LB)
1 - Jerminic Smith (WR)
2 - Shaq Bond (DB)
3 - Michael LoVett (DB)
4 - Trent "TJ" Edwards (QB)
5 - Phazione McClurge (WR)
8 - Kyle Meyers (DB)
9 - Charles Headen III (WR)
10 - Spencer Tears (WR)
11 - Charles Williams (DL)
13 - Kordell Jackson (DB)
15 - Lionell McConnell (WR)
15 - Jordan Jolly (WR)
19 - Bryce Crawford (K)
24 - Royce See (LB)
27 - Jimmy Smith (RB)
50 - Netori Johnson (OL)
51 - Levi Watson (DL)
55 - Darius James (OL)
69 - Leon Brown (OL)
70 - Noah Johnson (OL)
77 - Zaycoven Henderson (DL)
99 - John "J.D." Griggs (DL)
N/A - Derrick Jones (DB)
N/A - Eric Monroe (DB)
N/A - Cedric Poole (DB)
Short Term IR
7 - BJ Bunn (WR)
N/A - Martez Carter (RB)
N/A - Quante Hines (OL)
Season Ending IR
0 - Willie Hibbler (LB)
57 - Julian Rochester (DL)
N/A - Mackenzie Balanganayi (DL)
N/A - Rameses Owens (RB)
N/A - Elisha Peat (WR)
Transfer
57 - JR Hensley (OL) - BC Lions (CFL)
RTR
95 - Faleaoga Russell (OL/DL)
N/A - Dyvonne Inyang (DB)
N/A - Cedarius Rookard (DB)
Suspension
N/A - Dreko Statham (DB)
N/A - Brandon Thorpe (OL)
Coaching Staff
Billy Back - Head Coach
Brian Schmidt - Defensive Coordinator
Andre Coles - Passing Game/Special Teams Coordinator
Snoop Blackmon - Defensive Backs Coach
Bill Serna - Offensive Assistant
Mitch Browning - Offensive Line Coach
Jordan Mosley - Assistant Offensive line/Special Teams Coach
Malcolm Goines - Defensive Line Coach
Joey Barnard - Assistant Director of Football Operations
LEADERS
Passing - TJ Edwards 103/165, 1062 yds, 13 TD.
Rushing - TJ Edwards 80 rush, 330 yds, 19 TD; 42 rush, 178 yds, 8 TD.
Receiving - Jerminic Smith 36 rec, 396 yds, 7 TD; Phazione McClurge 28 rec, 331 yds, 5 TD; Spencer Tears 13 rec, 125 yds.
Tackles - Kordell Jackson 32.5; Shaq Bond 31; Royce See 20; Michael LoVett 19.5.
Sacks - Charles Williams 3.5; Royce See 1.5.
Interceptions - Michael LoVett 6; Kordell Jackson 2; Shaq Bond 2.
Kickoff Average - Bryce Crawford 50.0.
BREAKDOWN
Frisco is flying high after escaping Tulsa with a 39-37 win over the Oilers last week. Finding ways to win has been invaluable this season as the Fighters have compiled a 7-0 record to begin the 2023 campaign. It's their longest win streak in franchise history; eclipsing their 5-0 mark to begin the 2021 season. Including this matchup against the Panthers, the Fighters find themselves on the road for four of their next five. They host the Panthers in late June. Of their final eight games, seven of those come against teams which are currently playoff bound. They score 54.4 points per game (first) and allow 32.6 (second).
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 list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Bay Area Panthers
Panthers DB Bill Atkins. (Photo courtesy Bay Area Panthers)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Marquise Bridges (DB)
2 - Justin Rankin (RB)
3 - William "Bill" Atkins (DB)
4 - Trae Meadows (DB)
5 - Boniface "JR" Stevens (DB)
6 - Felix Harper (QB)
7 - Aedan Johnson (K)
8 - Jaiquis "JT" Stokes (WR)
9 - Tevaughn Grant (DL)
10 - Curtell Haywood (WR)
11 - Dalton Sneed (QB)
12 - Imeek Watkins (WR)
13 - Nih-Jer Jackson (WR)
16 - Antwon Kincade (DB)
22 - Devin Wynn (RB)
27 - Nathan Talaki (DL)
31 - Livingston Paogofie (DL)
33 - Wesley "Wes" Bowers (LB)
52 - Darin Hungerford (LB)
55 - Josh Rogers (DL)
71 - JaMarkus Means (OL)
72 - Elyjah Lipscomb (OL)
76 - Api Mane (OL)
79 - Amari Catchings (OL)
99 - Roderick "Rod" Henderson (DL)
Short Term IR
15 - Malik Dorton (DL)
74 - Kyle Davis (OL)
N/A - Brandon Dabney (DB)
N/A - Michael Thompson (WR)
Long Term IR
13 - Aaron Dilworth (WR)
14 - Daniel Crowell Jr. (WR)
20 - Kenton Bartlett (DL)
21 - Tyrone Cromwell (DB)
XFL - Exempt
8 - Derik "DJ" Calhoun Jr. (LB) - Vegas Vipers
12 - D'Angelo Fulford (QB) - Vegas Vipers
Transfer
7 - Arthur Jackson III (WR) - New Jersey Generals (USFL)
10 - Tyson Morris (WR)
N/A - Jair Joseph (OL) - Houston Gamblers (USFL)
RTR
56 - Taylor Tappin (OL)
62 - Michael "Mike" Andrejco (OL)
N/A - Bruce Bivens (LB)
N/A - Josh Greenwood (DL)
N/A - Noah Harris-Lyles (DL)
N/A - Jordan Williams (WR)
Suspension
6 - Tevin Homer (DB)
N/A - Shawn Lockett (OL) - Signed with NAL (West Texas Warbirds)
Coaching Staff
Darren Arbet - Head Coach/General Manager
Rob Keefe - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Dixie Wooten - Offensive Coordinator
Jubenal Rodriguez - Linebackers Coach
Doug Murray - Defensive Analyst
Dixie Wooten III - Offensive Line Coach
Jerry Buzzetta - Personel Success Mentor
Andrew De La Cruz - Strength & Conditioning Coach
LEADERS
Passing - Dalton Sneed 88/134, 976 yds, 22 TD, 3 int.
Rushing - Justin Rankin 71 rush, 306 yds, 13 TD; Dalton Sneed 57 rush, 265 yds, 7 TD.
Receiving - JT Stokes 32 rec, 373 yds, 13 TD; Nih-jer Jackson 15 rec, 188 yds, 5 TD; Justin Rankin 10 rec, 109 yds, TD.
Tackles - Bill Atkins 28.5; Marquise Bridges 26.5; Trae Meadows 24.5; JR Stevens 23.5.
Sacks - Trevaughn Grant 5; Wesley Bowers 1; Darin Hungerford 1.
Interceptions - Four with 1.
Kickoff Average - Aedan Johnson 53.6
BREAKDOWN
Bay Area came just a point away from earning sole possession of first place in the Western Conference last week, but fell to the Northern Arizona Wranglers. The Panthers sit in second, still strive for that top spot. Hosting the league's hottest team will be a challenge, but they seem to be up to it. Following this one, the Panthers play five of their last seven games on the road, so getting a win here could be a jump start of momentum as they head into the second half of the season. They are solid on both the offensive and defensive sides of the football. They score 46.6 points per game (fifth in IFL) and allow 40.3 (fifth).
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 list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
IFL Standings Heading Into This Week
This Week's Schedule
Sat., May 20 - Quad City Steamwheelers (5-2) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-3), 4:05 p.m.
Sat., May 20 - Iowa Barnstormers (1-6) at Green Bay Blizzard (3-4), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 20 - Northern Arizona Wranglers (5-2) at Arizona Rattlers (3-4), 6:05 p.m.
Sat., May 20 - Frisco Fighters (7-0) at Bay Area Panthers (4-3), 6:05 p.m.
Sat., May 20 - Sioux Falls Storm (4-3) at Tucson Sugar Skulls (3-3), 6:05 p.m.
Sat., May 20 - Tulsa Oilers (1-6) at Vegas Knight Hawks (3-4), 7:05 p.m.
Sun., May 21 - Duke City Gladiators (3-4) at San Diego Strike Force (2-5), 3:05 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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