Alaska nearly pulls out road win in Fairbanks
May 22, 2009 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Alaska Wild News Release
Mason leads Wild to near road win Earl Mason guided the Wild offense to the highest yardage output of the season, and the Wild nearly pulled out the win in Fairbanks on Saturday night. Mason finished 12 for 25 with 133 yard and two touchdowns, and led the Wild in rushing with 71 yards on twelve attempts and three touchdowns. Receiver Victor Smith reiterated his presence with the receiving corps and had five catches for 64 yards and a touchdown.
Road victory number one was oh-so-close for Alaska, as they led 36-24 at halftime, while holding the number two offense in the IFL to only 205 total yards. DB Darryl Pilcher led the Wild with two interceptions and finished with five tackles. DB Demarcus James led Alaska with 5.5 tackles and was minimized in special teams play, as the Grizzlies intentionally kicked out of bounds for the entire second half. Said Asst. head coach Abe Hernandez, "We really showed some grit on Saturday. This entire team has more confidence and we feel we can finish the season strong. We had guys really step up on Saturday. Earl Mason, Darryl Pilcher, Victor Smith, they came into their own, but it was really a team effort." James has sent film to the Canadian Football League and is negotiating a workout.
James will also attend "The United Combine", a workout involving scouts from the NFL, CFL, and United Football League on June 6 in New Jersey.
Military Appreciation Night Military Appreciation Night May 28 The Alaska Wild would like to honor our country's armed forces with "Military Appreciation Night" on Thursday, May 28. All members of the military with a valid military ID will receive 20% off tickets for any seats throughout the Sullivan Arena (excluding Sideline Club). This discount is available only at the Alaska Wild office at 510 W. Tudor Rd. Ste. 2.
Deuce is Wild: "The Reaper" Demarcus JamesDemarcus James leads IFL with 795 KR yards and 5 TD Demarcus "The Reaper" James, who had 8 kickoff returns for 204 yards and a touchdown against Bloomington, added 141 more yards and a score, and now leads the Indoor Football League with 795 kick return yards with five kickoff returns for touchdowns. James also leads in kickoff return average with 23.4 yards per return. James was intentionally not kicked to in the second half versus Fairbanks. Geno and Sal's New York Grill WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED WILD GAME BALL AND 4 TICKETS TO A WILD HOME GAME COURTESY OF GENO AND SAL'S NEW YORK GRILL!
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The Eagle's Eye: Mason is becoming a true leader on the field for this team. Coming in to his own and leading the offense to its best output of the season, is only the beginning. Players such as Darryl Pilcher and Victor Smith have stepped up and this team is gunning for the Billings Outlaws.
Alaska Wild and Alaska HALO team up for a great cause The Alaska Wild and Alaska HALO have teamed up for a good cause. Ted Sadtler, owner of The Mattress Ranch and President of Alaska HALO, has created a limited edition Ted Sadtler Alaska Wild bobblehead doll. 100% of the proceeds from the bobblehead dolls will go to Alaska HALO and will be available at all Wild games, The Mattress Ranch and the Alaska Wild office. GO WILD!
PRE-GAME PEP RALLY AT BLUE LINE CLUB Rally with your hometown heroes, the Alaska Wild, the Wild Fire Dance Team, Wild coaches and staff at the Blue Line Club on Wednesday, May 27 from 7PM-9PM as we prepare to take on the Billings Outlaws on May 28. Be there to UNLEASH YOUR WILD SIDE!
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