Post by Nevadanut on Apr 17, 2024 22:22:29 GMT -8
Massachusetts Pirates at Quad City Steamwheelers
What: The Pirates find their way to the Mississippi River to attack the Steamwheelers.
When: Saturday, May 20 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Vibrant Arena At The MARK; Moline, Illinois.
Video Stream Options: IFL Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: July 1 - Steamwheelers at Pirates.
Overall Head to Head: Series tied 2-2 (Pirates 2-1 home, Steamwheelers 1-0).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Pirates are 4-0 overall and 1-0 on the road. They are coming off a 54-29 home win over the Iowa Barnstormers on April 12. The Steamwheelers are 1-2 overall and 1-1 at home. They are coming off a 54-37 road loss to the Frisco Fighters on April 13.
Massachusetts Pirates
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Pirates defensive back Darius Williams. (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)
21 - Kenneth Durden (DB)
22 - De'Jahn Warren (DB)
23 - Josh Gable (K)
50 - Julius Turner (DL)
54 - Guy Thomas (DL)
68 - Hunter Kelly (OL)
72 - Jake Guidone (OL)
74 - Jeremy Cooper (OL)
77 - Navaughn Donaldson (OL)
78 - Adonis Boone (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
Massachusetts may be one of the more pleasant surprises in the IFL this season. Sure, the Pirates have a talented roster, but not many would necessarily anticipate them being undefeated going into this contest at Quad City. They have the third best defense in the league, but their offense ranks in the middle of the pack. That offense could be ready to explode under the right circumstance and this could be it. With a win, they would become the IFL’s first 5-0 team of 2024. Alejandra Bennifield, 2021 National Championship Game MVP, is tied for the league lead with 13 touchdowns passes. He is completing 65 percent of his throws for 124.3 yards per game and has thrown just two picks. He also had four rushing scores. With Jimmie Robinson out to injury, Tavion Thomas’ IFL debut was nothing short of amazing. The rookie back rushed for 120 yards off 18 carries with three touchdowns. Isaac Zico is the top dog at receiver with his 50.5 yards per game and five scoring grabs. Teo Redding comes in with 11 catches for 136 yards and three scores. Calvin Bundage leads the defense with 16 tackles and 2.5 sacks, and Devin Hafford’s adds 15.5 tackles. Eugene Ford owns three interceptions. Josh Gable averages 50.1 yards per game with a deuce to his credit. The Pirates average 43.3 points per game (ninth) and allow 32.8 (third).
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.
Quad City Steamwheelers
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Steamwheelers running back Edward Vander. (Photo via IFL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Ka'ron Ashley (WR)
2 - Trey Smith (DB)
3 - Warren Newman III (WR)
4 - Melik Owens (DL)
5 - Judd Erickson (QB)
6 - Mike Irwin (QB)
7 - Edward Vander (RB)
8 - Jaylin Swan (DL)
9 - Raheem Harvey (WR)
10 - Sean Connaghan (LB)
11 - Jacob Uryasz (WR)
12 - De'Monte Ruth (DB)
13 - Keyvan Rudd (WR)
15 - Jordan Vesey (WR)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
17 - Malik Duncan (DB)
18 - Easton Bianchi (WR)
20 - Olajuwone Smith (DB)
21 - Sherrod Paige (DB)
22 - DJ Morgan (LB)
24 - Kyle Kaplan (K)
34 - Darreon Jackson (DB)
41 - KeShaun Moore (DL)
65 - Joe Krall (OL)
67 - Paul Fay (OL)
71 - Ivory Scott (OL)
91 - Kerry Reynolds (OL)
Coaching Staff
Cory Ross - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Larry Hendrix - Defensive Coordinator
Nigel Stephens - Offensive Assistant/Offensive Quality Control
Wes Baskovic - Offensive Line
Thurgood Brooks - Defensive Line
Darrick Reaves - Equipment Manager/Coaching Assistant
Justin Peters - Offensive Quality Control
BREAKDOWN
The has had its moments thus far this season, but just seem to be looking to get over the hump. The Steamwheelers are coming off a rough loss to the Frisco Fighters, but they do get this matchup against the Pirates at home. That could give them some extra incentive as they look to even out their record. While they allow the third least points per game in the league, their defense is in right in the middle of the pack. It may well be up to the offense to step up in order to win this one. Judd Erickson was having a solid season until reportedly going down to injury last week. Former Oregon Duck Mike Irwin stepped in admirably in the second half, completing 67 percent of his passes for two touchdowns and no picks. Edward Vander rushes the ball just enough to keep defenses honest and has four trips to the end zone to show for it. He has caught another two scores and 79 yards receiving. Keyvan “Stud” Rudd is the team’s top receiver with 12 catches for 122 yards and three touchdowns. Jarrod Harrington enters the game with nine grabs for 107 yards and two scores. Malik Duncan paces the Steamwheelers’ defense with 13.5 tackles, while KeShaun Moore adds 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Jaylin Swan also comes in with 11 tackles. Kyle Kaplan is averaging 51.6 yards per kickoff along with one deuce on the season. The Steamwheelers score 33.0 points per game (14th) and allow 39.3 (seventh).
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
Thu., April 18 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at San Antonio Gunslingers, 4:30 p.m.
Fri., April 19 - Sioux Falls Storm at Green Bay Blizzard, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Jacksonville Sharks, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - Massachusetts Pirates at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - Arizona Rattlers at Iowa Barnstormers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - Frisco Fighters at Tulsa Oilers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - San Diego Strike Force at Bay Area Panthers, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - Duke City Gladiators at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
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
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 - Lee's Family Forum; Henderson, Nevada
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What: The Pirates find their way to the Mississippi River to attack the Steamwheelers.
When: Saturday, May 20 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Vibrant Arena At The MARK; Moline, Illinois.
Video Stream Options: IFL Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: July 1 - Steamwheelers at Pirates.
Overall Head to Head: Series tied 2-2 (Pirates 2-1 home, Steamwheelers 1-0).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Pirates are 4-0 overall and 1-0 on the road. They are coming off a 54-29 home win over the Iowa Barnstormers on April 12. The Steamwheelers are 1-2 overall and 1-1 at home. They are coming off a 54-37 road loss to the Frisco Fighters on April 13.
Massachusetts Pirates
Pirates defensive back Darius Williams. (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)
21 - Kenneth Durden (DB)
22 - De'Jahn Warren (DB)
23 - Josh Gable (K)
50 - Julius Turner (DL)
54 - Guy Thomas (DL)
68 - Hunter Kelly (OL)
72 - Jake Guidone (OL)
74 - Jeremy Cooper (OL)
77 - Navaughn Donaldson (OL)
78 - Adonis Boone (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
Massachusetts may be one of the more pleasant surprises in the IFL this season. Sure, the Pirates have a talented roster, but not many would necessarily anticipate them being undefeated going into this contest at Quad City. They have the third best defense in the league, but their offense ranks in the middle of the pack. That offense could be ready to explode under the right circumstance and this could be it. With a win, they would become the IFL’s first 5-0 team of 2024. Alejandra Bennifield, 2021 National Championship Game MVP, is tied for the league lead with 13 touchdowns passes. He is completing 65 percent of his throws for 124.3 yards per game and has thrown just two picks. He also had four rushing scores. With Jimmie Robinson out to injury, Tavion Thomas’ IFL debut was nothing short of amazing. The rookie back rushed for 120 yards off 18 carries with three touchdowns. Isaac Zico is the top dog at receiver with his 50.5 yards per game and five scoring grabs. Teo Redding comes in with 11 catches for 136 yards and three scores. Calvin Bundage leads the defense with 16 tackles and 2.5 sacks, and Devin Hafford’s adds 15.5 tackles. Eugene Ford owns three interceptions. Josh Gable averages 50.1 yards per game with a deuce to his credit. The Pirates average 43.3 points per game (ninth) and allow 32.8 (third).
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.
Quad City Steamwheelers
Steamwheelers running back Edward Vander. (Photo via IFL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Ka'ron Ashley (WR)
2 - Trey Smith (DB)
3 - Warren Newman III (WR)
4 - Melik Owens (DL)
5 - Judd Erickson (QB)
6 - Mike Irwin (QB)
7 - Edward Vander (RB)
8 - Jaylin Swan (DL)
9 - Raheem Harvey (WR)
10 - Sean Connaghan (LB)
11 - Jacob Uryasz (WR)
12 - De'Monte Ruth (DB)
13 - Keyvan Rudd (WR)
15 - Jordan Vesey (WR)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
17 - Malik Duncan (DB)
18 - Easton Bianchi (WR)
20 - Olajuwone Smith (DB)
21 - Sherrod Paige (DB)
22 - DJ Morgan (LB)
24 - Kyle Kaplan (K)
34 - Darreon Jackson (DB)
41 - KeShaun Moore (DL)
65 - Joe Krall (OL)
67 - Paul Fay (OL)
71 - Ivory Scott (OL)
91 - Kerry Reynolds (OL)
Coaching Staff
Cory Ross - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Larry Hendrix - Defensive Coordinator
Nigel Stephens - Offensive Assistant/Offensive Quality Control
Wes Baskovic - Offensive Line
Thurgood Brooks - Defensive Line
Darrick Reaves - Equipment Manager/Coaching Assistant
Justin Peters - Offensive Quality Control
BREAKDOWN
The has had its moments thus far this season, but just seem to be looking to get over the hump. The Steamwheelers are coming off a rough loss to the Frisco Fighters, but they do get this matchup against the Pirates at home. That could give them some extra incentive as they look to even out their record. While they allow the third least points per game in the league, their defense is in right in the middle of the pack. It may well be up to the offense to step up in order to win this one. Judd Erickson was having a solid season until reportedly going down to injury last week. Former Oregon Duck Mike Irwin stepped in admirably in the second half, completing 67 percent of his passes for two touchdowns and no picks. Edward Vander rushes the ball just enough to keep defenses honest and has four trips to the end zone to show for it. He has caught another two scores and 79 yards receiving. Keyvan “Stud” Rudd is the team’s top receiver with 12 catches for 122 yards and three touchdowns. Jarrod Harrington enters the game with nine grabs for 107 yards and two scores. Malik Duncan paces the Steamwheelers’ defense with 13.5 tackles, while KeShaun Moore adds 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Jaylin Swan also comes in with 11 tackles. Kyle Kaplan is averaging 51.6 yards per kickoff along with one deuce on the season. The Steamwheelers score 33.0 points per game (14th) and allow 39.3 (seventh).
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
Thu., April 18 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at San Antonio Gunslingers, 4:30 p.m.
Fri., April 19 - Sioux Falls Storm at Green Bay Blizzard, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Jacksonville Sharks, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - Massachusetts Pirates at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - Arizona Rattlers at Iowa Barnstormers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - Frisco Fighters at Tulsa Oilers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - San Diego Strike Force at Bay Area Panthers, 6:05 p.m.
Sat., April 20 - Duke City Gladiators at Northern Arizona Wranglers, 6:05 p.m.
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
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 - Lee's Family Forum; Henderson, Nevada
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