Post by Nevadanut on Jul 20, 2023 17:20:30 GMT -8
Quarterfinals:
Tucson Sugar Skulls at Bay Area Panthers
What: The Sugar Skulls make their way to the Bay to face the Panthers.
When: Sunday, July 23 at 3:05 p.m. PDT/Arizona (5:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: SAP Center; San Jose, California.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel - Sugar Skulls at Panthers.
2023 Head to Head: April 16 - Sugar Skulls 34, Panthers (H) 30. May 27 - Panthers 44, Sugar Skulls (H) 42.
Overall Head to Head: Sugar Skulls lead 3-1 (1-1 home, 2-0 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sugar Skulls finished the regular season 9-6 and 7-1 on the road. They earned the third seed in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 48-39 home win over the Green Bay Blizzard on July 15. The Panthers finished the regular season 10-5 overall and 6-1 at home. They earned the second seed in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 44-35 road win over the Duke City Gladiators on July 16.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
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Sugar Skulls quarterback Ramone Atkins. (Photo via allsportstucson.com)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
2 - Dylan Person (WR)
4 - Simeon Burns (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 - Dequan Dudley (WR)
16 - Dylan Vanboxel (QB)
18 - Dylan Cozens (DL)
19 - Tim Lukas (WR)
21 - Jakoby Pappillion (DB)
24 - Michael Hall (K)
29 - Julian Marcantel (LB)
41 - Melik Owens (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)
Short Term IR
11 - Darian Patterson (WR)
Season Ending IR
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
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 187/284, 1891 yds, 34 TD, int.
Rushing - Ramone Atkins 139 rush, 599 yds, 19 TD; Mike Jones 168 rush, 583 yds, 26 TD.
Receiving - Carrington Thompson Jr. 78 rec, 855 yds, 21 TD; Mike Jones 32 rec, 248 yds, Dylan Person 18 rec, 215 yds, 3 TD.
Tackles - Trae'varis Ferrell 68; Rashie Hodge 64; Maurice Jackson 55; Mike Minter 47.5.
Sacks - Maurice Jackson 7; Melik Owens 3.5.
Interceptions - Rashie Hodge 7;multiple players with 1.
Kickoff Average - Michael Hall 47.3 yards.
BREAKDOWN
Tucson is making its second-straight trip to the playoffs and the third in their four-year tenure in the IFL. The Sugar Skulls were eliminated in the first round of last year's playoffs by the eventual champion Northern Arizona Wranglers and will look to advance this postseason against an upstart Panthers squad. Though on the road, the Sugar Skulls actually performed better away from home (6-1) than they did at the Tucson Convention Center (3-5) this season. That should give them some added confidence as they march into Prescott Valley for this contest. They won four of their last seven regular season games over the course of the season to set up their trip to the playoffs. Ramone Atkins is a natural passer and Carrington Thompson, Sr. is his top target. Mike Jones provides an extra punch in the rushing game and can catch the ball out of the backfield. Rashie Hodge tied for third in the league with his seven interceptions. They score. 44.1 points per game (ninth in IFL) and allow 41.6 (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.
Bay Area Panthers
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Panthers quarterback Dalton Sneed. (Photo courtesy Bay Area Panthers)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Marquise Bridges (DB)
2 - Justin Rankin (RB)
4 - Trae Meadows (DB)
5 - Boniface "JR" Stevens (DB)
6 - Felix Harper (QB)
7 - Joe Nowden (WR)
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)
21 - Ponce Deleon (DB)
22 - Craig Peterson (K)
33 - Wesley "Wes" Bowers (LB)
44 - Datona Jackson (DL)
52 - Darin Hungerford (LB)
55 - Josh Rogers (DL)
72 - Elyjah Lipscomb (OL)
74 - Kyle Davis (OL)
76 - Api Mane (OL)
79 - Amari Catchings (OL)
99 - Roderick "Rod" Henderson (DL)
N/A - Jermaine Ledbetter (OL)
Short Term IR
3 - William "Bill" Atkins (DB)
71 - JaMarkus Means (OL)
Long Term IR
13 - Aaron Dilworth (WR)
14 - Daniel Crowell Jr. (WR)
20 - Kenton Bartlett (DL)
21 - Tyrone Cromwell (DB)
N/A - Michael Thompson (WR)
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
Rob Keefe - Co-Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Dixie Wooten - Co-Head Coach/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 157/231, 1941 yds, 42 TD, 3 int; Felix Harper 28/44, 325 yds, 8 TD, 3 int.
Rushing - Justin Rankin 170 rush, 738 yds, 36 TD; Dalton Sneed 93 rush, 466 yds, 13 TD.
Receiving - JT Stokes 64 rec, 768 yds, 23 TD; Nih-jer Jackson 38 rec, 582 yds, 13 TD; Cutrell Haywood 31 rec, 393 yds, 8 TD.
Tackles - Trae Meadows 68; Marquis Bridges 53.5; JR Stevens 47.5; Antwon Kincade 46.
Sacks - Tevaughn Grant 5.5; Darin Hungerford 2.5.
Interceptions - Marquis Bridges 5; Trae Meadows 5.
Kickoff Average - Craig Peterson 47.4 yards.
BREAKDOWN
Bay Area has come a long way from its 1-15 record last year as an expansion team. The team was entirely revamped and has been turned into a legitimate contender. The Panthers are the only team this season to have defeated both conferences' top seeds (Arizona Rattlers and Frisco Fighters). Should they be able to win this game and set up a matchup with (potentially) for the Rattlers in the Western Conference Championship, that contest could be something special. They have won six of their last eight, including their last two games. Ironically, the two losses during that span also came to the Rattlers and Fighters on the road. Dalton Sneed, via both the air and the ground, has put himself in the MVP conversation. Justin Rankin is one of the best backs in the league, and led all running backs with 36 touchdowns and receiver JT Stokes comes in with 23. The Panthers come in healthy on defense with Trae Meadows adding five interceptions to his 68 tackles. They score 51.7 points per game (51.7 in IFL) and allow 44.1 (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.
This Week's Playoffs Schedule
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Sat., July 22 - #4 Quad City Steamwheelers (9-6) at #1 Frisco Fighters (13-2), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., July 22 - #3 Massachusetts Pirates (9-6) at #2 Sioux Falls Storm (9-6), 5:05 p.m.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Sat., July 22 - #4 Northern Arizona Wranglers (7-8) at #1 Arizona Rattlers (11-4), 6:05 p.m.
Sun., July 23 - #3 Tucson Sugar Skulls (9-6) at #2 Bay Area Panthers (10-5), 3:05 p.m.
Final Regular Season Standings
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 - Vibrant Arena at the MARK; 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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Tucson Sugar Skulls at Bay Area Panthers
What: The Sugar Skulls make their way to the Bay to face the Panthers.
When: Sunday, July 23 at 3:05 p.m. PDT/Arizona (5:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: SAP Center; San Jose, California.
Video Stream: IFL Official Youtube Channel - Sugar Skulls at Panthers.
2023 Head to Head: April 16 - Sugar Skulls 34, Panthers (H) 30. May 27 - Panthers 44, Sugar Skulls (H) 42.
Overall Head to Head: Sugar Skulls lead 3-1 (1-1 home, 2-0 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sugar Skulls finished the regular season 9-6 and 7-1 on the road. They earned the third seed in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 48-39 home win over the Green Bay Blizzard on July 15. The Panthers finished the regular season 10-5 overall and 6-1 at home. They earned the second seed in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 44-35 road win over the Duke City Gladiators on July 16.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls quarterback Ramone Atkins. (Photo via allsportstucson.com)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carrington Thompson Sr. (WR)
2 - Dylan Person (WR)
4 - Simeon Burns (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 - Dequan Dudley (WR)
16 - Dylan Vanboxel (QB)
18 - Dylan Cozens (DL)
19 - Tim Lukas (WR)
21 - Jakoby Pappillion (DB)
24 - Michael Hall (K)
29 - Julian Marcantel (LB)
41 - Melik Owens (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)
Short Term IR
11 - Darian Patterson (WR)
Season Ending IR
44 - Ronald Collins (DL)
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 187/284, 1891 yds, 34 TD, int.
Rushing - Ramone Atkins 139 rush, 599 yds, 19 TD; Mike Jones 168 rush, 583 yds, 26 TD.
Receiving - Carrington Thompson Jr. 78 rec, 855 yds, 21 TD; Mike Jones 32 rec, 248 yds, Dylan Person 18 rec, 215 yds, 3 TD.
Tackles - Trae'varis Ferrell 68; Rashie Hodge 64; Maurice Jackson 55; Mike Minter 47.5.
Sacks - Maurice Jackson 7; Melik Owens 3.5.
Interceptions - Rashie Hodge 7;multiple players with 1.
Kickoff Average - Michael Hall 47.3 yards.
BREAKDOWN
Tucson is making its second-straight trip to the playoffs and the third in their four-year tenure in the IFL. The Sugar Skulls were eliminated in the first round of last year's playoffs by the eventual champion Northern Arizona Wranglers and will look to advance this postseason against an upstart Panthers squad. Though on the road, the Sugar Skulls actually performed better away from home (6-1) than they did at the Tucson Convention Center (3-5) this season. That should give them some added confidence as they march into Prescott Valley for this contest. They won four of their last seven regular season games over the course of the season to set up their trip to the playoffs. Ramone Atkins is a natural passer and Carrington Thompson, Sr. is his top target. Mike Jones provides an extra punch in the rushing game and can catch the ball out of the backfield. Rashie Hodge tied for third in the league with his seven interceptions. They score. 44.1 points per game (ninth in IFL) and allow 41.6 (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.
Bay Area Panthers
Panthers quarterback Dalton Sneed. (Photo courtesy Bay Area Panthers)
2023 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Marquise Bridges (DB)
2 - Justin Rankin (RB)
4 - Trae Meadows (DB)
5 - Boniface "JR" Stevens (DB)
6 - Felix Harper (QB)
7 - Joe Nowden (WR)
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)
21 - Ponce Deleon (DB)
22 - Craig Peterson (K)
33 - Wesley "Wes" Bowers (LB)
44 - Datona Jackson (DL)
52 - Darin Hungerford (LB)
55 - Josh Rogers (DL)
72 - Elyjah Lipscomb (OL)
74 - Kyle Davis (OL)
76 - Api Mane (OL)
79 - Amari Catchings (OL)
99 - Roderick "Rod" Henderson (DL)
N/A - Jermaine Ledbetter (OL)
Short Term IR
3 - William "Bill" Atkins (DB)
71 - JaMarkus Means (OL)
Long Term IR
13 - Aaron Dilworth (WR)
14 - Daniel Crowell Jr. (WR)
20 - Kenton Bartlett (DL)
21 - Tyrone Cromwell (DB)
N/A - Michael Thompson (WR)
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
Rob Keefe - Co-Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Dixie Wooten - Co-Head Coach/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 157/231, 1941 yds, 42 TD, 3 int; Felix Harper 28/44, 325 yds, 8 TD, 3 int.
Rushing - Justin Rankin 170 rush, 738 yds, 36 TD; Dalton Sneed 93 rush, 466 yds, 13 TD.
Receiving - JT Stokes 64 rec, 768 yds, 23 TD; Nih-jer Jackson 38 rec, 582 yds, 13 TD; Cutrell Haywood 31 rec, 393 yds, 8 TD.
Tackles - Trae Meadows 68; Marquis Bridges 53.5; JR Stevens 47.5; Antwon Kincade 46.
Sacks - Tevaughn Grant 5.5; Darin Hungerford 2.5.
Interceptions - Marquis Bridges 5; Trae Meadows 5.
Kickoff Average - Craig Peterson 47.4 yards.
BREAKDOWN
Bay Area has come a long way from its 1-15 record last year as an expansion team. The team was entirely revamped and has been turned into a legitimate contender. The Panthers are the only team this season to have defeated both conferences' top seeds (Arizona Rattlers and Frisco Fighters). Should they be able to win this game and set up a matchup with (potentially) for the Rattlers in the Western Conference Championship, that contest could be something special. They have won six of their last eight, including their last two games. Ironically, the two losses during that span also came to the Rattlers and Fighters on the road. Dalton Sneed, via both the air and the ground, has put himself in the MVP conversation. Justin Rankin is one of the best backs in the league, and led all running backs with 36 touchdowns and receiver JT Stokes comes in with 23. The Panthers come in healthy on defense with Trae Meadows adding five interceptions to his 68 tackles. They score 51.7 points per game (51.7 in IFL) and allow 44.1 (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.
This Week's Playoffs Schedule
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Sat., July 22 - #4 Quad City Steamwheelers (9-6) at #1 Frisco Fighters (13-2), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., July 22 - #3 Massachusetts Pirates (9-6) at #2 Sioux Falls Storm (9-6), 5:05 p.m.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Sat., July 22 - #4 Northern Arizona Wranglers (7-8) at #1 Arizona Rattlers (11-4), 6:05 p.m.
Sun., July 23 - #3 Tucson Sugar Skulls (9-6) at #2 Bay Area Panthers (10-5), 3:05 p.m.
Final Regular Season Standings
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 - Vibrant Arena at the MARK; 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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