Post by Nevadanut on May 31, 2023 17:07:35 GMT -8
Sugar Skulls at Knight Hawks
What: The Sugar Skulls are in Nevada to test their luck against the Knight Hawks.
When: Saturday, June 3 at 12:05 p.m. PDT/Arizona (2:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Dollar Loan Center; Henderson, Nevada.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: July 1 - Knight Hawks at Sugar Skulls.
Overall Head to Head: Sugar Skulls lead 2-0 (1-0 home, 1-0 away).
Note: Game time was changed from 7:05 p.m. due to Vegas Golden Knights playoff schedule.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sugar Skulls are 4-4 overall and 3-1 on the road. They are coming off a 44-42 home loss to the Bay Area Panthers on May 27. The Knight Hawks are 4-5 overall and 4-2 at home. They are coming off a 63-39 road loss to the Arizona Rattlers on May 27.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
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Sugar Skulls DL Ronald Collins. (Photo courtesy Tucson Sugar Skulls)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
4 - J.J. Dallas (DB)
5 - Rashie Hodge (DB/LB)
6 - Mike Minter (DB)
7 - Trae'varis Ferrell (LB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Benjamin Jones (RB)
10 - Ramone Atkins (QB)
12 - Carlito Gonzalez (DB)
14 - Zachary Blackiston (DL)
15 - Emetrious Scott (WR)
16 - Will Heckman (QB)
19 - Tim Lukas (WR)
22 - Grant Ibeh (DB)
23 - Traivon Bryant (DB)
24 - Michael Hall (K)
41 - Melik Owens (DL)
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - Maurice Jackson (DL)
60 - Jacob Ayyub (OL)
75 - Dallas Reins (OL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
88 - Dominion Ezinwa (DL)
N/A - Frank Brown (WR)
Short Term IR
2 - Dylan Person (WR)
11 - Darian Patterson (WR)
29 - Julian Marcantel (LB)
N/A - Rodrick Williams (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
LEADERS
Passing - Ramone Atkins 108/171, 1046 yds, 20 TD, 11 int.
Rushing - Mike Jones 99 rush, 316 yds, 15; Ramone Atkins 71 rush, 292 yds, 9 TD.
Receiving - Carrington Thompson Sr. 46 rec, 530 yds, 15 TD; Mike Jones 18 rec, 115 yds; Emetrious Scott 9 rec, 113 yds, TD
Tackles - Rashie Hodge 35.5; Mike Minter 31; Trae'varis Ferrell 28.5; Ronald Collins 19.5.
Sacks - Maurice Jackson 5; Ronald Collins 2; Trae'varis Ferrell 2.
Interceptions - Rashie Hodge 3; JJ Dallas 2.
Kickoff Average - Michael Hall 46.3.
BREAKDOWN
Tucson has been a bit of an enigma this season, but is still in a playoff position in the crowded Western Conference. The Sugar Skulls nearly found themselves on the winning side of a dogfight against the conference-leading Bay Area Panthers last week, but came out two points short. Quarterback Ramone Atkins and running back Mike Jones lead a talented offense which may run into a Knight Hawks defense with a chip on its shoulder after being blown out last week by the Arizona Rattlers at Phoenix. The Sugar Skulls are the only team without a bye for the remainder of the season. However, they play four of their last six games at home. They average 41.9 points per game (ninth in IFL) and allow 39.5 (third).
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.
Vegas Knight Hawks
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Knight Hawks WR Caleb Holley. (Photo courtesy Vegas Knight Hawks)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Kalen Hicks (DB)
1 - Caleb Holley (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
4 - Quentin Randolph (WR)
5 - Darrius Guice (RB)
8 - Mister Harriel (DB)
10 - Gabriel McCoy (LB)
11 - Mi'Cario Stanley (DL)
12 - Joe Mancuso (QB)
13 - Jonathan Johnson (WR)
19 - Jeff Ejekem (DB)
21* - CJ Jones (DB)
21* - Matt Elam (DB)
22 - Malik Honeycutt (WR)
25 - Javahn Ferguson (LB)
30 - Stevie Artigue (K)
40 - Filipo Mokofisi (DL)
45 - Jalen Graves (DL)
52 - Isaac Jackson (OL)
55 - DJ Loving (OL)
77 - Moses Mallory (OL)
78 - Kory Woodruff (OL)
90 - Kingsley Opara (DL)
95 - Boss Tagaloa (DL)
Short Term IR
7 - Davonte Sapp-Lynch (RB)
20 - AJ Beach (DB)
44 - Jacquez Jackson (LB)
Season Ending IR
88 - Jordan McCray (WR)
XFL - Exempt
6 - KD Cannon (WR) - DC Defenders
92 - Jamahl Johnson (DL) - San Antonio Brahmas
N/A - Jared Aiken (OL) - Seattle Sea Dragons
Transfer
N/A - Lucky Jackson (WR) - Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
N/A - Denzel Washington (DB) -- Edmonton Elks (CFL)
RTR
70 - Rob Castaneda (OL)
N/A - Trenton Thompson (DL)
Coaching Staff
Mike Davis - Head Coach/General Manager
Pat Pimmel - Run Game Coordinator
Kyle Moore-Brown - Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Line Coach
Adrian Davis - Defensive Backs & Special Teams Coordinator
Tysson Poots - Wide Receivers Coach
Terrance Carter - Defensive Line Coach
Steve McCauley - Head Athletic Trainer
Dr. Roddy McGee - Ortho Doctor
Rick Espejo - Defensive Assistant
Mark Bly - Quarterback Coach
Rod Miller - Defensive Backs Coach
LEADERS
Passing - Daquan Neal 82/144, 1261 yds, 27 TD, 6 int; Joe Mancuso 39.67, 429 yds, 8 TD, 5 int.
Rushing - Daquan Neal 51 rush, 250 yds, 7 TD.
Receiving - Quentin Randolph 36 rec, 551 yds, 10 TD; Caleb Holley 27 rec, 389 yds, 12 TD; Jordan McCray 14 rec, 194 yds, 6 TD.
Tackles - Mister Harriel 25; Gabriel McCoy 21; Malik Honeycutt 20; Jalen Graves 11;
Sacks - Gabriel McCoy 2; Jalen Graves 1.
Interceptions - Mister Harriel 2; Jalen Graves 1; Gabriel McCoy 1.
Kickoff Average - Stevie Artigue 44.4.
BREAKDOWN
Vegas is out to prove it is playoff worthy and this will be their first test in that quest. All six of the Knight Hawks' remaining games are winnable, though they play four of their last five on the road. With a veteran quarterback such as Daquan Neal, one has to wonder if the Knight Hawks are ever truly out of playoff contention. They do, however, hold the worst conference winning percentage; the top playoff tiebreaker. Quentin Randolph's 551 receiving yards are good for fourth in the league. A Vegas win could go a long way to creating a true rivalry between these teams as it would be the first win by the Knight Hawks over the Sugar Skulls. They score 43.9 points per game (eighth in IFL) and allow 44.6 (sixth).
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., June 3 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Vegas Knight Hawks, 12:05 p.m.
Sat., June 3 - Frisco Fighters at Massachusetts Pirates, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., June 3 - Green Bay Blizzard at Iowa Barnstormers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., June 3 - Duke City Gladiators at Bay Area Panthers, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., June 3 - Arizona Rattlers at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., June 4 - Tulsa Oilers at San Diego Strike Force, 3:05 p.m.
Bye - Quad City Steamwheelers, Sioux Falls Storm
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2023 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2023 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2023 Players of the Week
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 2022 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 are in Nevada to test their luck against the Knight Hawks.
When: Saturday, June 3 at 12:05 p.m. PDT/Arizona (2:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Dollar Loan Center; Henderson, Nevada.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel.
2023 Head to Head: July 1 - Knight Hawks at Sugar Skulls.
Overall Head to Head: Sugar Skulls lead 2-0 (1-0 home, 1-0 away).
Note: Game time was changed from 7:05 p.m. due to Vegas Golden Knights playoff schedule.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sugar Skulls are 4-4 overall and 3-1 on the road. They are coming off a 44-42 home loss to the Bay Area Panthers on May 27. The Knight Hawks are 4-5 overall and 4-2 at home. They are coming off a 63-39 road loss to the Arizona Rattlers on May 27.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls DL Ronald Collins. (Photo courtesy Tucson Sugar Skulls)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
4 - J.J. Dallas (DB)
5 - Rashie Hodge (DB/LB)
6 - Mike Minter (DB)
7 - Trae'varis Ferrell (LB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Benjamin Jones (RB)
10 - Ramone Atkins (QB)
12 - Carlito Gonzalez (DB)
14 - Zachary Blackiston (DL)
15 - Emetrious Scott (WR)
16 - Will Heckman (QB)
19 - Tim Lukas (WR)
22 - Grant Ibeh (DB)
23 - Traivon Bryant (DB)
24 - Michael Hall (K)
41 - Melik Owens (DL)
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - Maurice Jackson (DL)
60 - Jacob Ayyub (OL)
75 - Dallas Reins (OL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
88 - Dominion Ezinwa (DL)
N/A - Frank Brown (WR)
Short Term IR
2 - Dylan Person (WR)
11 - Darian Patterson (WR)
29 - Julian Marcantel (LB)
N/A - Rodrick Williams (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
LEADERS
Passing - Ramone Atkins 108/171, 1046 yds, 20 TD, 11 int.
Rushing - Mike Jones 99 rush, 316 yds, 15; Ramone Atkins 71 rush, 292 yds, 9 TD.
Receiving - Carrington Thompson Sr. 46 rec, 530 yds, 15 TD; Mike Jones 18 rec, 115 yds; Emetrious Scott 9 rec, 113 yds, TD
Tackles - Rashie Hodge 35.5; Mike Minter 31; Trae'varis Ferrell 28.5; Ronald Collins 19.5.
Sacks - Maurice Jackson 5; Ronald Collins 2; Trae'varis Ferrell 2.
Interceptions - Rashie Hodge 3; JJ Dallas 2.
Kickoff Average - Michael Hall 46.3.
BREAKDOWN
Tucson has been a bit of an enigma this season, but is still in a playoff position in the crowded Western Conference. The Sugar Skulls nearly found themselves on the winning side of a dogfight against the conference-leading Bay Area Panthers last week, but came out two points short. Quarterback Ramone Atkins and running back Mike Jones lead a talented offense which may run into a Knight Hawks defense with a chip on its shoulder after being blown out last week by the Arizona Rattlers at Phoenix. The Sugar Skulls are the only team without a bye for the remainder of the season. However, they play four of their last six games at home. They average 41.9 points per game (ninth in IFL) and allow 39.5 (third).
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.
Vegas Knight Hawks
Knight Hawks WR Caleb Holley. (Photo courtesy Vegas Knight Hawks)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Kalen Hicks (DB)
1 - Caleb Holley (WR)
2 - Daquan Neal (QB)
4 - Quentin Randolph (WR)
5 - Darrius Guice (RB)
8 - Mister Harriel (DB)
10 - Gabriel McCoy (LB)
11 - Mi'Cario Stanley (DL)
12 - Joe Mancuso (QB)
13 - Jonathan Johnson (WR)
19 - Jeff Ejekem (DB)
21* - CJ Jones (DB)
21* - Matt Elam (DB)
22 - Malik Honeycutt (WR)
25 - Javahn Ferguson (LB)
30 - Stevie Artigue (K)
40 - Filipo Mokofisi (DL)
45 - Jalen Graves (DL)
52 - Isaac Jackson (OL)
55 - DJ Loving (OL)
77 - Moses Mallory (OL)
78 - Kory Woodruff (OL)
90 - Kingsley Opara (DL)
95 - Boss Tagaloa (DL)
Short Term IR
7 - Davonte Sapp-Lynch (RB)
20 - AJ Beach (DB)
44 - Jacquez Jackson (LB)
Season Ending IR
88 - Jordan McCray (WR)
XFL - Exempt
6 - KD Cannon (WR) - DC Defenders
92 - Jamahl Johnson (DL) - San Antonio Brahmas
N/A - Jared Aiken (OL) - Seattle Sea Dragons
Transfer
N/A - Lucky Jackson (WR) - Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
N/A - Denzel Washington (DB) -- Edmonton Elks (CFL)
RTR
70 - Rob Castaneda (OL)
N/A - Trenton Thompson (DL)
Coaching Staff
Mike Davis - Head Coach/General Manager
Pat Pimmel - Run Game Coordinator
Kyle Moore-Brown - Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Line Coach
Adrian Davis - Defensive Backs & Special Teams Coordinator
Tysson Poots - Wide Receivers Coach
Terrance Carter - Defensive Line Coach
Steve McCauley - Head Athletic Trainer
Dr. Roddy McGee - Ortho Doctor
Rick Espejo - Defensive Assistant
Mark Bly - Quarterback Coach
Rod Miller - Defensive Backs Coach
LEADERS
Passing - Daquan Neal 82/144, 1261 yds, 27 TD, 6 int; Joe Mancuso 39.67, 429 yds, 8 TD, 5 int.
Rushing - Daquan Neal 51 rush, 250 yds, 7 TD.
Receiving - Quentin Randolph 36 rec, 551 yds, 10 TD; Caleb Holley 27 rec, 389 yds, 12 TD; Jordan McCray 14 rec, 194 yds, 6 TD.
Tackles - Mister Harriel 25; Gabriel McCoy 21; Malik Honeycutt 20; Jalen Graves 11;
Sacks - Gabriel McCoy 2; Jalen Graves 1.
Interceptions - Mister Harriel 2; Jalen Graves 1; Gabriel McCoy 1.
Kickoff Average - Stevie Artigue 44.4.
BREAKDOWN
Vegas is out to prove it is playoff worthy and this will be their first test in that quest. All six of the Knight Hawks' remaining games are winnable, though they play four of their last five on the road. With a veteran quarterback such as Daquan Neal, one has to wonder if the Knight Hawks are ever truly out of playoff contention. They do, however, hold the worst conference winning percentage; the top playoff tiebreaker. Quentin Randolph's 551 receiving yards are good for fourth in the league. A Vegas win could go a long way to creating a true rivalry between these teams as it would be the first win by the Knight Hawks over the Sugar Skulls. They score 43.9 points per game (eighth in IFL) and allow 44.6 (sixth).
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., June 3 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Vegas Knight Hawks, 12:05 p.m.
Sat., June 3 - Frisco Fighters at Massachusetts Pirates, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., June 3 - Green Bay Blizzard at Iowa Barnstormers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., June 3 - Duke City Gladiators at Bay Area Panthers, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., June 3 - Arizona Rattlers at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., June 4 - Tulsa Oilers at San Diego Strike Force, 3:05 p.m.
Bye - Quad City Steamwheelers, Sioux Falls Storm
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2023 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2023 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2023 Players of the Week
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 2022 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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