Alaska Wild players fight until the end
June 9, 2009 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Alaska Wild News Release
The Wild showed sign of life against the Colorado Ice this past Saturday as Coach Hernandez led the Wild to its most offensive output of the season. The Wild removed Floyd Johnson from the head coaching position after an 0-8 start and named Quarterbacks' Coach Sonny Rodriguez as the interim head coach. Due to a prior military commitment Coach Rodriguez couldn't travel, which left Coach Hernandez who is the defensive coordinator to run both sides of the ball.
The Wild totaled close to 300 yards in offense, but weren't able to finish off a couple drives and had some costly turnovers that changed the momentum of the game. Quarterback Jamie Williamson had a solid game, throwing for 282 yards and 4 touchdowns. Other contributors on offense were Solomon Jones who had 8 catches with 107 yards and 2 touchdowns, but yet again Demarcus James stole the show running back another kickoff return for a touchdown. His 7th of the year and he also made his debut on offense catching 5 passes for 53 yards.
The Wild defense held the Ice to 200 yards in total offense, but was always playing against a short field due to special teams play. "I feel good about what we did on offense and I know we can only get better from here," Stated Coach Hernandez. Now the Wild will test its new offensive approach against the Rochester Raiders who are the number two defense in the IFL.
Alaska Wild players' standout against number one team in the league
The Alaska Wild got off to a fast start in Thursday nights game against the Billings Outlaws as Demarcus James returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown to give the Wild a 6-0 lead. The Wild kept it close for a quarter, but the Outlaws took advantage of the Wild offensive miscues and took a halftime lead of 38-12. The Wild showed some fight as they battled the Outlaws all the way through the game. Other bright spots for the Wild was Jamie "Slash" Williamson who caught 5 passes for 56 yards and 1 touchdown. Player of the game, Paul Mosley played Iron man football; playing on both sides of the ball, he had 4 solo and 2 assisted tackles.
The Alaska Wild will never give up! We are at a turning point in the season and plan to keep moving forward. Season isn't over and we will play our hearts out! Thank you to all of our fans and supporters!
"Clash of the Wild Babes" June 11th
Don't miss out on your chance to watch the ultimate flag football game between the Alaska Wild Ball Babes and the Wildfire Dancer Team during half-time. This game will be action packed with exciting entertainment trhoughout the game such as: boxing, quarterback challenge, and much more!!!!! Don't miss out.
WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED WILD GAME BALL AND 4 TICKETS TO A WILD HOME GAME COURTESY OF GENO AND SAL'S NEW YORK GRILL!
Stop by Geno and Sal's New York Grill inside Southside Bingo and enter to win an autographed AK Wild football as well as 4 tickets to a Wild home game! Enter to win with any purchase of Geno and Sal's awesome New York style couisine. Drawings will be held two days before each home game.
Don't miss the "Geno and Sal's New York Grill: Pizza for the People Pie Eating Contest" during the 1st Quarter intermission during each home game. The winner receives a $25 gift certificate to Geno and Sal's New York Grill.
Geno and Sal's New York Grill is the Official Sponsor of the VIP Lounge and the Sideline Club of the Alaska Wild.
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