Wolfpack Pitch Shutout
Published on April 16, 2010 under Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL)
Wisconsin Wolfpack News Release
(FORT WAYNE, Ind.) - The Wisconsin Wolfpack (2-1) pitched the first shutout in team history, and fifth in the five year history of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL), beating the Fort Wayne Firehawks (1-2), 49-0, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Former University of Wisconsin quarterback Matt Schabert threw for four touchdowns and 113 yards in his Wolfpack debut. Former Northern Illinois receiver Marcus Lewis hauled in seven passes for 46 yards and four touchdowns while Marques Johnson caught four passes for 66 yards and a touchdown.
The defense was stellar in the victory, holding the Firehawks to just four first downs and forcing four turnovers. Former Wisconsin Badgers contributed heavily to the defensive success. Kurt Ware recorded two sacks while Josh Nettles had 3-1/2 tackles, an interception, and two passes defensed. College of DuPage standout Andre Drye led all players with six tackles and two passes defensed.
The Wolfpack return home to battle the Marion Mayhem (2-1) next week at the Hartmeyer Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. and it's Stoughton Youth Football Night. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.wiwolfpack.com/indoor
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