Post by Nevadanut on Apr 30, 2024 17:29:34 GMT -8
Green Bay Blizzard at Sioux Falls Storm
What: The Blizzard and Storm collide in a high-weather event.
When: Friday, May 3 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Video Stream Options: IFL Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: April 19 - Blizzard (H) 48, Storm 35. July 20 - Blizzard at Storm.
Overall Head to Head: Storm lead 21-3 (12-1 home, 9-2 road).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Blizzard are 4-1 overall and 1-0 on the road. They are coming off a 40-33 home win over the Iowa Barnstormers on April 26. The Storm are 0-5 overall and 0-2 at home. They are coming off a 43-38 loss to the Massachusetts Pirates in the Fargo-IFL Gridiron Classic on April 27.
Green Bay Blizzard
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Blizzard wide receiver Harry Ballard III. (Photo courtest @the_HB3 on X)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ravarius Rivers (DB)
2 - Jayln Cagle (RB)
4 - Shawn Steele II (DB)
5 - Kevin Ransom II (DB)
6 - Nijul Canada (DB)
7 - Max Meylor (QB)
8 - Marquis Hendrix (LB)
9 - Rafiq Abdul-Wahid (DL)
10 - Skyler Perry (QB)
11 - Michael Miller (DB)
12 - Lowell Patton Jr. (WR)
13 - Demetrius Moore (WR)
15 - Jaylan Alexander (LB)
16 - Andrew Mevis (K)
17 - Tre Adger III (WR)
18 - Harry Ballard III (WR)
19 - LJ Lovelace Jr. (DL)
21 - Christopher Biggurs (DL)
22 - EJ Burgess Jr. (RB)
24 - Cyntell Williams (DB)
50 - Trent Clark (C)
55 - Desmond Thomas (OL)
56 - Elias Marte (OL)
77 - Gavin Torbert (OL)
94 - Scean Mustin (DL)
N/A - Nick Holmes (WR)
N/A - Kenyon'TA Skinner (WR)
Season Ending IR
97 - Brandon Penderton (DL)
RTR
N/A - Tre Adger (WR)
N/A - Marquis Hendrix (LB)
Coaching Staff
Corey Roberson - Head Coach
Matt Behrendt - Offensive Coordinator
Dean Picotte - Offensive Line & Defensive Line Coach
Jon Tate - Defensive Backs Coach
BREAKDOWN
Green Bay just may be the surprise of the Eastern Conference. At 4-1 the Blizzard’s only loss of the season has come to the now 5-1 Massachusetts Pirates in the season opener. Since then, they have reeled off four straight wins. Defense is clearly the calling card of this year’s team as they allow a league-low 32 points per game. That’s 3.6 points better than the Bay Area Panthers who place second in that category. With as much attention the defense gets, the offense is capable of putting up points in a hurry at times. Max Meylor is having a solid season in his second year as the Blizzard quarterback. He comes in completing 56 percent of his throws for 115.8 yards per game with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. He also averages 37.5 rushing yards per game to go with nine scores. Jalyn Cagle has three rushing touchdowns and one kick return for touchdown. Lowell Patron is the lead receiver with 48.2 yards per game and four touchdowns. Harry Ballard III has rthree scoring grabs, including a spectacular one last week featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10 Plays. Ravarius Rivers is a ball hawk who leads the team with 30 tackles. Cyntell Williams is right behind with 29.5 tackles and an interception. Scean Mustin and Abdul-Wahid add three and 2.5 sacks, respectively, and Mustin has eight tackles for loss overall. Andrew Mevis averages 41.9 yards per kickoff with four touchbacks. The Blizzard score 39.0 points per game (12th) and allow 32.0 (first).
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.
Sioux Falls Storm
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Storm linebacker Amin Black. (Photo by Josh Jurgens)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carlos Thompson (WR)
2 - Undraez Lilly (DL)
3 - Billy Hall (QB)
4 - Xavier Jackson (RB)
6 - Donnie Corley Jr. (WR)
8 - Lorenzo Brown Jr. (QB)
11 - Dean Sarris (K)
12 - LaRonji Vason-McCoy (DB)
13 - Kentrez Bell (WR)
15 - Claude Davis (DL)
18 - Jalen James (LB)
19 - Draysean Hudson (WR)
20 - Manase Time (DB)
22 - Bryson Denley (RB)
24 - Elijah Reed (DB)
26 - Cam Harrell (DB)
44 - Dajon Emory (DL)
56 - Amin Black (LB)
65 - Mclean Djouha (OL)
73 - Javion Caldwell (OL)
78 - Daizion Carrol (OL)
88 - Lorenzo Thompson (WR)
92 - Logan Swanson (DL)
N/A - Tyrell Thompson (OL)
Short Term IR
16 - Isiah Blackmon (DL)
23 - Kendricks Gladney Jr. (DB)
41 - KeShawn Williams (RB)
70 - Ty Cobb (OL)
Coaching Staff
Andre Fields - Head Coach
Peyton Riggs - Offensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator
Cory Johnsen - Defensive Line/Special Teams Coordinator
Kristian Porter - Running Backs Coach
Mark Blackburn - Linebackers Coach
Paul Keizer - Offensive Line/Strength & Conditioning
BREAKDOWN
This is not your father’s Sioux Falls team. And, coming into the season, no one probably expected that to be the case. On the other hand, no one probably saw a 0-5 record through week 7 coming. The Storm have been competitive for stretches of games, but have yet to really put together a full game. They came close last week against the Massachusetts Pirates, but still fell five points short. Facing the Blizzard’s stout defense and the face that Green Bay is one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference May not help matters. Billy Hall has started all five games under center, but veteran (and future Hall of Famer Lorenzo Brown, Jr. has been back with the team for a couple of weeks and should be caught up with the offense. Hall is completing 61 percent of his passes for 114.8 yards per game with 12 touchdowns and two picks. He also rushes for 61.8 yards per outing to go with eight touchdowns. Then again, two-time IFL United Bowl MVP Brown could be the change of pace that the Storm need at this point in their season. Kentrez Bell leads the receiving group with 52.2 yards per game and five touchdowns. Carlos Thompson, Jr. and Lorenzo Thompson could see targets from either quarterback. Elijah Reed’s 29.5 tackles lead the defense, while LaRonji Vason-McCoy has 22. Dean Sarris is averaging 50.7 yards per kickoff with three touchbacks. The Storm average 37.2 points per game (13th) and allow 46.8 (14th).
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., May 3 - Green Bay Blizzard (4-1) at Sioux Falls Storm, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 4 - Frisco Fighters (4-1) at San Antonio Gunslingers (2-3), 4:05 p.m.
Sat., May 4 - Quad City Steamwheelers at Iowa Barnstormers (0-5), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 4 - Jacksonville Sharks at Tulsa Oilers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 4 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Bay Area Panthers, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., May 5 - Northern Arizona Wranglers at San Diego Strike Force, 3:05 p.m.
Bye - Arizona Rattlers, Duke City Gladiators, Massachusetts Pirates, 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
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 Blizzard and Storm collide in a high-weather event.
When: Friday, May 3 at 5:05 p.m. PDT (7:05 p.m. CDT).
Where: Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Video Stream Options: IFL Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: April 19 - Blizzard (H) 48, Storm 35. July 20 - Blizzard at Storm.
Overall Head to Head: Storm lead 21-3 (12-1 home, 9-2 road).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Blizzard are 4-1 overall and 1-0 on the road. They are coming off a 40-33 home win over the Iowa Barnstormers on April 26. The Storm are 0-5 overall and 0-2 at home. They are coming off a 43-38 loss to the Massachusetts Pirates in the Fargo-IFL Gridiron Classic on April 27.
Green Bay Blizzard
Blizzard wide receiver Harry Ballard III. (Photo courtest @the_HB3 on X)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ravarius Rivers (DB)
2 - Jayln Cagle (RB)
4 - Shawn Steele II (DB)
5 - Kevin Ransom II (DB)
6 - Nijul Canada (DB)
7 - Max Meylor (QB)
8 - Marquis Hendrix (LB)
9 - Rafiq Abdul-Wahid (DL)
10 - Skyler Perry (QB)
11 - Michael Miller (DB)
12 - Lowell Patton Jr. (WR)
13 - Demetrius Moore (WR)
15 - Jaylan Alexander (LB)
16 - Andrew Mevis (K)
17 - Tre Adger III (WR)
18 - Harry Ballard III (WR)
19 - LJ Lovelace Jr. (DL)
21 - Christopher Biggurs (DL)
22 - EJ Burgess Jr. (RB)
24 - Cyntell Williams (DB)
50 - Trent Clark (C)
55 - Desmond Thomas (OL)
56 - Elias Marte (OL)
77 - Gavin Torbert (OL)
94 - Scean Mustin (DL)
N/A - Nick Holmes (WR)
N/A - Kenyon'TA Skinner (WR)
Season Ending IR
97 - Brandon Penderton (DL)
RTR
N/A - Tre Adger (WR)
N/A - Marquis Hendrix (LB)
Coaching Staff
Corey Roberson - Head Coach
Matt Behrendt - Offensive Coordinator
Dean Picotte - Offensive Line & Defensive Line Coach
Jon Tate - Defensive Backs Coach
BREAKDOWN
Green Bay just may be the surprise of the Eastern Conference. At 4-1 the Blizzard’s only loss of the season has come to the now 5-1 Massachusetts Pirates in the season opener. Since then, they have reeled off four straight wins. Defense is clearly the calling card of this year’s team as they allow a league-low 32 points per game. That’s 3.6 points better than the Bay Area Panthers who place second in that category. With as much attention the defense gets, the offense is capable of putting up points in a hurry at times. Max Meylor is having a solid season in his second year as the Blizzard quarterback. He comes in completing 56 percent of his throws for 115.8 yards per game with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. He also averages 37.5 rushing yards per game to go with nine scores. Jalyn Cagle has three rushing touchdowns and one kick return for touchdown. Lowell Patron is the lead receiver with 48.2 yards per game and four touchdowns. Harry Ballard III has rthree scoring grabs, including a spectacular one last week featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10 Plays. Ravarius Rivers is a ball hawk who leads the team with 30 tackles. Cyntell Williams is right behind with 29.5 tackles and an interception. Scean Mustin and Abdul-Wahid add three and 2.5 sacks, respectively, and Mustin has eight tackles for loss overall. Andrew Mevis averages 41.9 yards per kickoff with four touchbacks. The Blizzard score 39.0 points per game (12th) and allow 32.0 (first).
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.
Sioux Falls Storm
Storm linebacker Amin Black. (Photo by Josh Jurgens)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Carlos Thompson (WR)
2 - Undraez Lilly (DL)
3 - Billy Hall (QB)
4 - Xavier Jackson (RB)
6 - Donnie Corley Jr. (WR)
8 - Lorenzo Brown Jr. (QB)
11 - Dean Sarris (K)
12 - LaRonji Vason-McCoy (DB)
13 - Kentrez Bell (WR)
15 - Claude Davis (DL)
18 - Jalen James (LB)
19 - Draysean Hudson (WR)
20 - Manase Time (DB)
22 - Bryson Denley (RB)
24 - Elijah Reed (DB)
26 - Cam Harrell (DB)
44 - Dajon Emory (DL)
56 - Amin Black (LB)
65 - Mclean Djouha (OL)
73 - Javion Caldwell (OL)
78 - Daizion Carrol (OL)
88 - Lorenzo Thompson (WR)
92 - Logan Swanson (DL)
N/A - Tyrell Thompson (OL)
Short Term IR
16 - Isiah Blackmon (DL)
23 - Kendricks Gladney Jr. (DB)
41 - KeShawn Williams (RB)
70 - Ty Cobb (OL)
Coaching Staff
Andre Fields - Head Coach
Peyton Riggs - Offensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator
Cory Johnsen - Defensive Line/Special Teams Coordinator
Kristian Porter - Running Backs Coach
Mark Blackburn - Linebackers Coach
Paul Keizer - Offensive Line/Strength & Conditioning
BREAKDOWN
This is not your father’s Sioux Falls team. And, coming into the season, no one probably expected that to be the case. On the other hand, no one probably saw a 0-5 record through week 7 coming. The Storm have been competitive for stretches of games, but have yet to really put together a full game. They came close last week against the Massachusetts Pirates, but still fell five points short. Facing the Blizzard’s stout defense and the face that Green Bay is one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference May not help matters. Billy Hall has started all five games under center, but veteran (and future Hall of Famer Lorenzo Brown, Jr. has been back with the team for a couple of weeks and should be caught up with the offense. Hall is completing 61 percent of his passes for 114.8 yards per game with 12 touchdowns and two picks. He also rushes for 61.8 yards per outing to go with eight touchdowns. Then again, two-time IFL United Bowl MVP Brown could be the change of pace that the Storm need at this point in their season. Kentrez Bell leads the receiving group with 52.2 yards per game and five touchdowns. Carlos Thompson, Jr. and Lorenzo Thompson could see targets from either quarterback. Elijah Reed’s 29.5 tackles lead the defense, while LaRonji Vason-McCoy has 22. Dean Sarris is averaging 50.7 yards per kickoff with three touchbacks. The Storm average 37.2 points per game (13th) and allow 46.8 (14th).
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., May 3 - Green Bay Blizzard (4-1) at Sioux Falls Storm, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 4 - Frisco Fighters (4-1) at San Antonio Gunslingers (2-3), 4:05 p.m.
Sat., May 4 - Quad City Steamwheelers at Iowa Barnstormers (0-5), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 4 - Jacksonville Sharks at Tulsa Oilers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., May 4 - Vegas Knight Hawks at Bay Area Panthers, 6:05 p.m.
Sun., May 5 - Northern Arizona Wranglers at San Diego Strike Force, 3:05 p.m.
Bye - Arizona Rattlers, Duke City Gladiators, Massachusetts Pirates, 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
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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