Post by Nevadanut on Mar 20, 2024 20:25:10 GMT -8
Jacksonville Sharks at Massachusetts Pirates
What: The Sharks make their IFL debut by attacking the Pirates of Massachusetts.
When: Saturday, March 23 at 4:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. EDT).
Where: Tsonga Center; Lowell, Massachusetts.
Video Stream Options: IFL Official Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: June 22 - Pirates at Sharks.
Overall Head to Head: Sharks lead 5-1 (3-0 home, 2-1 away) - includes NAL.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sharks moved over from the National Arena League during the offseason. They won that league's championship last season; one of three during their tenure in the league. The Pirates are 1-0 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 44-40 road win over the Green Bay Blizzard on March 17.
Jacksonville Sharks
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Sharks wide receiver Kamrin Solomon. (Photo via NAL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
6 - Kamrin Solomon (WR)
7 - Brian Smith (WR)
9 - Jermiah Price (DL)
12 - Conor Blount (QB)
14 - Harrison Poole (DB)
18 - Anthony Johnson (LB)
22 - Brandon Munoz (LB)
56 - Gibril Ghee (OL)
N/A - Marcus Bragg (DL)
N/A - Eddie Brill Jr. (QB)
N/A - Jordan Cole (LB)
N/A - Lawrence Edwards (OL)
N/A - William Eoff (OL)
N/A - Jabari Gorman (DB)
N/A - JD Granger (DB)
N/A - Caleb Ham (DB)
N/A - Anthony Hayes (DL)
N/A - Isaiah Johnson (WR)
N/A - Ulric Jones (DL)
N/A - Marquis McClain (WR)
N/A - Brion Murray (DB)
N/A - Frankie Onate (K)
N/A - Jeremiah Payton (WR)
N/A - Jacoby Puckett (DB)
N/A - Nicholas "Nick" Roos (OL)
N/A - Dimitrios Tsesmetzis (WR)
N/A - Logan Wright (RB)
Coaching Staff
Jason Gibson - Head Coach
Bill Alford - Assistant Coach/Defensive Back Coach
Charlie Hunt - Offensive Coordinator
Clay Harrell - Offensive/Defensive Line Coach
BREAKDOWN
Jacksonville makes its IFL debut after six seasons in the National Arena League (not counting the 2020 season which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Prior to 2017, the Sharks were members of the Arena Football League beginning in 2010. In all, they have four championships under their belt; one in the AFL and three in the NAL. The most recent is last season in the latter league. Head coach Jason Gibson will work to get his team ready for this opener with a bit of an unknown roster. Conor Blount is a veteran who we'll predict to be the starter, though Eddie Brill, Jr. Logan Wright is the lone running back on the roster, and Kamrin Solomon is a veteran receiver who can also slip into a defender's role if necessary. Defensively, the team appears to be loaded at linebacker with three such players on the roster. The key for the defense will be to adapt to the new rules of the IFL compared to what they knew before. The Sharks have a history of strong teams and look to continue that trend.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. 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.
Massachusetts Pirates
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Pirates quarterback Alejandro Bennifield. (Photo via IFL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Devin Hafford (DB)
3 - Jimmie Robinson (RB)
4 - Momodou Mbye (DB)
5 - Matt Elam (DB)
6 - Dallas Daniels (WR)
7 - Darius Williams (DB)
8 - Eugene Ford (DB)
9 - Tavion Thomas (RB)
11 - Teo Redding (WR)
14 - Hassan Beydoun (WR)
15 - Alejandro Bennifield (QB)
17 - Connor Degenhardt (QB)
19 - Calvin Bundage (LB)
22 - De'Jahn Warren (DB)
23 - Josh Gable (K)
45 - Dale Warren (LB)
50 - Julius Turner (DL)
54 - Guy Thomas (DL)
68 - Hunter Kelly (OL)
72 - Jake Guidone (OL)
74 - Jeremy Cooper (OL)
77 - Navaughn Donaldson (OL)
81 - Thomas Owens (WR)
88 - Isaac Zico (WR)
90 - D'Jimon Brooks (DL)
95 - James Nyamwaya (DL)
97 - Kevin Thurman (DL)
Coaching Staff
Rod Miller - Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach
Mark Stoute - Assistant Director of Football Operations/Associate Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
Bones Bagaunte - Offensive Coordinator/WR Coach
Anthony Parker - Defensive Line & Linebackers Coach
Patrick Carney - Offensive Line Coach
Billy Savary - Defensive Assistant
Donnie Williams - Assistant to the Staff
William Tanda Jr. - Equipment Manager
BREAKDOWN
It took Massachusetts a while to wake up from its offseason slumber, but they woke up in the second half in their opening win over the Green Bay Blizzard in week 1. The Pirates scored 22 points over the last twenty minutes, including the game-winning touchdown with 15 seconds left, to rally for the win. It puts them on track to potentially regain their 2021 championship run. Alejandro Bennifield is back as the quarterback for the offense, and has plenty of targets around him. Jimmie Robinson returns at running back and is a threat in the rushing and passing games. The Pirates also return their top two receivers from last season, Isaac Zico and Thomas Owens. Zico, in particular did not disappoint in the opener. Teo Redding will also see targets in this game. The Pirates' defensive attack was a full team effort. The core and experience of the group is in the defensive backfield with Matt Elam, Eugene Ford, Momodou Mbye and Devin Hafford. Elam recorded the team's first interception of 2024 last week.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. 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.
Today's Game Venue
This Week's Schedule
Fri., March 22 - Sioux Falls Storm at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
Fri., March 22 - Tulsa Oilers at Frisco Fighters, 5:30 p.m.
Sat., March 23 - Iowa Barnstormers at Green Bay Blizzard, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., March 23 - Jacksonville Sharks at Massachusetts Pirates, 4:05 p.m.
Sun., March 24 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Arizona Rattlers, 3:05 p.m.
Mon., March 25 - San Diego Strike Force at Duke City Gladiators, 5:05 p.m.
Bye - Bay Area Panthers, Northern Arizona Wranglers, San Antonio Gunslingers, Tucson Sugar Skulls
All times are pacific daylight time.
Standings Heading Into This Week
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2024 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2024 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2024 Players of the Week - forthcoming
Indoor Football league Rules
SCtoC IFL 2023 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football league 2023 Hall of Fame Class
SCtoC 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
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
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Desert Diamond Arena; Glendale, 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
Jacksonville Sharks - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; Jacksonville, Florida
Massachusetts Pirates - Tsonga Center; Lowell, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Vibrant Arena at The MARK; Moline, Illinois
San Antonio Gunslingers - Freeman Coliseum; San Antonio, Texas
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 Sharks make their IFL debut by attacking the Pirates of Massachusetts.
When: Saturday, March 23 at 4:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. EDT).
Where: Tsonga Center; Lowell, Massachusetts.
Video Stream Options: IFL Official Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: June 22 - Pirates at Sharks.
Overall Head to Head: Sharks lead 5-1 (3-0 home, 2-1 away) - includes NAL.
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sharks moved over from the National Arena League during the offseason. They won that league's championship last season; one of three during their tenure in the league. The Pirates are 1-0 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 44-40 road win over the Green Bay Blizzard on March 17.
Jacksonville Sharks
Sharks wide receiver Kamrin Solomon. (Photo via NAL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
6 - Kamrin Solomon (WR)
7 - Brian Smith (WR)
9 - Jermiah Price (DL)
12 - Conor Blount (QB)
14 - Harrison Poole (DB)
18 - Anthony Johnson (LB)
22 - Brandon Munoz (LB)
56 - Gibril Ghee (OL)
N/A - Marcus Bragg (DL)
N/A - Eddie Brill Jr. (QB)
N/A - Jordan Cole (LB)
N/A - Lawrence Edwards (OL)
N/A - William Eoff (OL)
N/A - Jabari Gorman (DB)
N/A - JD Granger (DB)
N/A - Caleb Ham (DB)
N/A - Anthony Hayes (DL)
N/A - Isaiah Johnson (WR)
N/A - Ulric Jones (DL)
N/A - Marquis McClain (WR)
N/A - Brion Murray (DB)
N/A - Frankie Onate (K)
N/A - Jeremiah Payton (WR)
N/A - Jacoby Puckett (DB)
N/A - Nicholas "Nick" Roos (OL)
N/A - Dimitrios Tsesmetzis (WR)
N/A - Logan Wright (RB)
Coaching Staff
Jason Gibson - Head Coach
Bill Alford - Assistant Coach/Defensive Back Coach
Charlie Hunt - Offensive Coordinator
Clay Harrell - Offensive/Defensive Line Coach
BREAKDOWN
Jacksonville makes its IFL debut after six seasons in the National Arena League (not counting the 2020 season which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Prior to 2017, the Sharks were members of the Arena Football League beginning in 2010. In all, they have four championships under their belt; one in the AFL and three in the NAL. The most recent is last season in the latter league. Head coach Jason Gibson will work to get his team ready for this opener with a bit of an unknown roster. Conor Blount is a veteran who we'll predict to be the starter, though Eddie Brill, Jr. Logan Wright is the lone running back on the roster, and Kamrin Solomon is a veteran receiver who can also slip into a defender's role if necessary. Defensively, the team appears to be loaded at linebacker with three such players on the roster. The key for the defense will be to adapt to the new rules of the IFL compared to what they knew before. The Sharks have a history of strong teams and look to continue that trend.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. 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.
Massachusetts Pirates
Pirates quarterback Alejandro Bennifield. (Photo via IFL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Devin Hafford (DB)
3 - Jimmie Robinson (RB)
4 - Momodou Mbye (DB)
5 - Matt Elam (DB)
6 - Dallas Daniels (WR)
7 - Darius Williams (DB)
8 - Eugene Ford (DB)
9 - Tavion Thomas (RB)
11 - Teo Redding (WR)
14 - Hassan Beydoun (WR)
15 - Alejandro Bennifield (QB)
17 - Connor Degenhardt (QB)
19 - Calvin Bundage (LB)
22 - De'Jahn Warren (DB)
23 - Josh Gable (K)
45 - Dale Warren (LB)
50 - Julius Turner (DL)
54 - Guy Thomas (DL)
68 - Hunter Kelly (OL)
72 - Jake Guidone (OL)
74 - Jeremy Cooper (OL)
77 - Navaughn Donaldson (OL)
81 - Thomas Owens (WR)
88 - Isaac Zico (WR)
90 - D'Jimon Brooks (DL)
95 - James Nyamwaya (DL)
97 - Kevin Thurman (DL)
Coaching Staff
Rod Miller - Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach
Mark Stoute - Assistant Director of Football Operations/Associate Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
Bones Bagaunte - Offensive Coordinator/WR Coach
Anthony Parker - Defensive Line & Linebackers Coach
Patrick Carney - Offensive Line Coach
Billy Savary - Defensive Assistant
Donnie Williams - Assistant to the Staff
William Tanda Jr. - Equipment Manager
BREAKDOWN
It took Massachusetts a while to wake up from its offseason slumber, but they woke up in the second half in their opening win over the Green Bay Blizzard in week 1. The Pirates scored 22 points over the last twenty minutes, including the game-winning touchdown with 15 seconds left, to rally for the win. It puts them on track to potentially regain their 2021 championship run. Alejandro Bennifield is back as the quarterback for the offense, and has plenty of targets around him. Jimmie Robinson returns at running back and is a threat in the rushing and passing games. The Pirates also return their top two receivers from last season, Isaac Zico and Thomas Owens. Zico, in particular did not disappoint in the opener. Teo Redding will also see targets in this game. The Pirates' defensive attack was a full team effort. The core and experience of the group is in the defensive backfield with Matt Elam, Eugene Ford, Momodou Mbye and Devin Hafford. Elam recorded the team's first interception of 2024 last week.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. 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.
Today's Game Venue
This Week's Schedule
Fri., March 22 - Sioux Falls Storm at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
Fri., March 22 - Tulsa Oilers at Frisco Fighters, 5:30 p.m.
Sat., March 23 - Iowa Barnstormers at Green Bay Blizzard, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., March 23 - Jacksonville Sharks at Massachusetts Pirates, 4:05 p.m.
Sun., March 24 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Arizona Rattlers, 3:05 p.m.
Mon., March 25 - San Diego Strike Force at Duke City Gladiators, 5:05 p.m.
Bye - Bay Area Panthers, Northern Arizona Wranglers, San Antonio Gunslingers, Tucson Sugar Skulls
All times are pacific daylight time.
Standings Heading Into This Week
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2024 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2024 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2024 Players of the Week - forthcoming
Indoor Football league Rules
SCtoC IFL 2023 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football league 2023 Hall of Fame Class
SCtoC 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
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
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Desert Diamond Arena; Glendale, 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
Jacksonville Sharks - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; Jacksonville, Florida
Massachusetts Pirates - Tsonga Center; Lowell, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Vibrant Arena at The MARK; Moline, Illinois
San Antonio Gunslingers - Freeman Coliseum; San Antonio, Texas
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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