Game 14 - Sharks at Thunder, 7.11.15, 7 p.m.

[DiamondThief]

Jacksonville Sharks at Portland Thunder

What: The Sharks come to the Rose City to try to get revenge on the Thunder. 
When: Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m. (PT).
Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter; Portland, Oregon.
Thunder Media: TV - CSNNW. Radio - 750/102.9 The Game.
National Media: Stream - ESPN3.
This season: N/A.
Series History: Thunder lead the series, 1-0.
Note: This is the final inter-conference game of the season for both teams.
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Portland Thunder Schedule 2015
Portland Thunder Season Preview


The Sharks are 7-6 overall, 3-4 on the road and 3-0 in inter-conference games. They are coming off a 74-41 home win over the Cleveland Gladiators on June 27. They are averaging 58.3 points per game and are allowing 49.9 points per game. The Sharks are second in the South Division and third in the American Conference..

The Thunder are 3-10 overall, 3-4 at home and 0-4 in inter-conference play. They are coming off a 48-46 road loss to the Las Vegas outlaws on June 28. They are averaging 46.7 points per game and are allowing 56.1 points per game. The Thunder are third in the Pacific Division and fifth in the National Conference.

BREAKDOWN
Yards per Game - Sharks 301.0; Thunder 250.2
3rd Down Conversion - Sharks 49.4; Thunder 41.6%
4th Down Conversion - Sharks 53.8; Thunder 32.3%
Total Tackles - Sharks 471; Thunder 413
Tackles for Loss - Sharks 38; Thunder 32
Total Sacks - Sharks 24; Thunder 17
Fumbles - Sharks 15; Thunder 7
Interceptions - Sharks 19; Thunder 8


JACKSONVILLE SHARKS


Sharks' FB Derrick Ross (photo courtesy itemonline.com)


ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - London Crawford (WR)
4 - Tommy Grady (QB)
5 - Chris Smith (DB)
6 - LaRoche Jackson (DB)
9 - Xavier Brewer (DB)
10 - Terrance Smith (DB)
11 - Anthony Jones (WR)
14 - Lee Chapple (QB)
17 - Alvin Ray Jackson (JLB)
19 - Joe Sykes (DE)
21 - Greg Reid (DB)
25 - Johnathan Haggerty (WR)
28 - Julian Rauch (K)
39 - Derrick Ross (FB)
40 - Pierre Turner (MLB)
56 - Jerry Turner (DE)
62 - Raymond McNeil (C)
69 - Wayne Tribue (OL)
72 - Conelius Lewis (OL)
81 - Joe Hills (WR)
91 - Nicolas Jean-Baptiste (NG)
93 - Moqut Ruffins (OL)
95 - Richard Berry (DE)
99 - Jason Holman (C)

Les Moss - Head Coach
Brian Ferguson - Assistant Head Coach

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Passing Yards - Tommy Grady 3,441
Passing TDs - Tommy Grady 71
Rushing Yards - Derrick Ross 454
Rushing TDs - Derrick Ross 25
Receptions - Anthony Jones 110
Receiving Yards - Anthony Jones 1,564
Receiving TDs - Anthony Jones 30
Tackles - Terrance Smith 55.5
Sacks - Joe Sykes 15
Interceptions - Alvin Jackson 6
Kick Return Ave - LaRoche Jackson 16.8
Kick Return TD - two with 1

* not on active roster


PORTLAND THUNDER


Thunder DB Varmah Sonie (photo courtesy Portland Thunder via twitter)


ROSTER
# - name (pos)
2 - Duane Brooks (WR/KR)
3 - Kyle Rowley (QB)
5 - V'Keon Lacey (WR)
6 - Jared Perry (WR)
7 - Marquis Jackson (DL)
8 - KC Obi (DL)
9 - Jake McDonough (OL/DL)
11 - Dexter Dabis (JLB)
13 - Matt Pierce (DB)
14 - Maurice Williams (WR)
15 - Perez Ashford (WR)
16 - De'Mon Glanton (DB)
17 - Matt Pierce (DB)
18 - Alex Carder (QB)
20 - Bryce Peila (JLB)
21 - Dwight McLean (DB)
23 - Zach Ramirez (K)
24 - Andre' Martin (DB)
50 - Jeraill McCuller (OL)
52 - Frank Trotter (DL)
70 - John Martinez (OL)
73 - Sam Longo (OL)
79 - John Collins (OL)
99 - Robert Hayes (MLB)
Adrian Hamilton (DE)
Varmah Sonie (DB)

Mike Hohensee - Head Coach
Ernesto Purnsley - Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Lee Johnson - Special Teams Coordinator/Assistant Defensive Coordinator
Will Harrell - Offensive/Defensive Line Coach

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Passing Yards - Kyle Rowley 2,437
Passing TDs - Kyle Rowley 44
Rushing Yards - John Martinez 43
Rushing TDs - John Martinez 10
Receptions - V'Keon Lacey 68
Receiving Yards - Jared Perry 861
Receiving TDs - Jared Perry 20
Tackles - Osagie Odiase 61.5*
Sacks - Marquis Jackson 5.5
Interceptions - two with 2 2
Kick Return Ave - Duane Brooks 22.6
Kick Raturn TDs - Duane Brooks 6

* not on active roster


ANGI'S TAKES

SHARKS: Jacksonville dropped their first four games, but are solidifying themselves for a playoff spot after winning six of their last seven. Their talent level is considered one of the highest in the AFL. Fullback Derrick Ross leads all AFL players in rush attempts (113), yards (444) and touchdowns (25), and it's not even close. He is a threat to score or to pick up a first down on any play. Tommy Grady is a solid quarterback who ranks fourth in the league in both passing yards and touchdowns. Anthony "Tiger" Jones tops the league in receiving yards and Joe Hills is a very reliable second option at receiver. Joe Sykes' 13 sacks leads the AFL. Alvin Ray Jackson and Greg Reid have 6 and 5 interceptions, respectively.

THUNDER: Portland is a mess on the field and in the front office (just 21 months into the franchise's existence, their fifth team president has resigned). Right now they are on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff race. While quarterback Kyle Rowley is sixth in the league in passing yards , he has completed just 58.3 percent of his passes this season. Jared Perry has 27 receptions for 429 and 10 touchdowns in his last three games. John Martinez had 4 rushing touchdowns in the last game against the Outlaws. The big news of the week is the return of defensive back Varmah Sonie at defensive back, who had 9 interceptions last season and was named to the AFL all-first team. The Thunder have just 8 picks this season.


QUOTABLE

Thunder head coach Mike Hohensee
“I don’t know how many we need to win. but we need to win as many as possible, and win in good fashion, so if we do get into the playoffs, we have some momentum.”


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EXTRA

For this game, the Thunder are hosting their Christmas In July. Among the attractions for the game will be indoor snow, a Santa Claus Meet and Greet, Teddy Bear Toss, and the free Thunder Beanies to the first 1,500 fans at the game. Click here for more information. Coincidentally, it will be an extended "holiday season" for the Sharks, who will host their own Christmas In July event next week.





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[Kasey]

Christmas in July sounds interesting. i hope they have a good fan effort for the teddy bear toss.

[newellbrian]

Don't forget, for those watching on Comcast SportsNet, there is a Summer League Blazer game on right before the Thunder game.

[David]

Comcast SportsNet in Spokane will be getting the Thunder game feed. Looks like I'll have something to watch tonight!

[Brian]

This doesn't sound like an easy game. Ross is really good and strong. Stopping him will be a key.

[DiamondThief]

I will not be able to join you for the game. Grampa is bbq'ing and a lot of our family and their friends are here. I love Nebraska!

[Yeseeka]

Game on. Let's TCB and get a Thunder win!

[Kasey]

five minutes to go. you all know what to do! lol

[Kasey]

we might miss the start of the game due to the Blazers-Celtics game running a little after 7.

[David]

That explains why some Mt. Dew Tour skiing event is airing on the Spokane feed....

[Kasey]

30.7 seconds left in the game. Celtics 81, Blazers 76.

[David]

Put on the ESPN3 feed via my Xbox until the cable switches over. Currently doing the National Anthem.

[David]

Looks like it's going to be very red on the field. Portland wearing Red Jerseys/Red Pants while Jacksonville's wearing the red helmets with red pants.

[Kasey]

game over. time for the Thunder.

[pajarito]

Hey all, watching the Orlando/TB game and will likely switch over to the Arizona/LV game after that ends, along with trying to check out the boxing that's on tonight, so likely won't see much of this game as well, but enjoy the game. Hope Thunder can pull out the win. Need to get things moving in a better direction, something only a win can make happen. Well as long as it's a good game helps too at least.

[Kasey]

they have switched over on CSNNW. i'm waiting for the indoor snow!

[David]

Zach Ramirez (K) for the Thunder apparently has a bee sting on his face that made his right eye swollen. He's going to "give it a go."

Wonder if it'll have any effect on the game.

[David]

Jul 11, 2015 18:15:30 GMT -8 Kasey said:

they have switched over on CSNNW. i'm waiting for the indoor snow!

Jordan Kent mentioned it might make an appearance after the first Thunder touchdown.

[Yeseeka]

Hope to see Brooks break another kick for TD.

[newellbrian]

I thought this was supposed to be some kind of indoor snow game.