Amarillo Dusters game notes
April 27, 2006 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Amarillo Venom News Release
QUICK FACTS:
Amarillo Dusters (0-3) at OKC Yard Dawgz (3-0)
Date: Saturday, April 29th, 2006
Kickoff: 7:05 pm CST
Site: Ford Center
Officials:
Referee: Matt Loeffler
Umpire: Allen Roulette
Head Linesman: Marc Bovos
Line Judge: Lee Ross
Back Judge: Tom Bessant
Radio: KPUR 1440 AM & internet broadcast at
www.dustersfootball.com
Donny Hooper Play by Play
Warren McCarty Color Commentary
Ray Boring Sideline Reporter
Tyler Hooper Field Mic
Series Record: 5TH Meeting, OKC Leads 3-1
Streaks: Dusters L2, Yard Dawgz W3
Coaches: Jeff Jarnigan, Yard Dawgz
Steve Perdue, Amarillo Dusters
THE STAKES: The Dusters seek their first win of the 2006 campaign, and look to bounce back from a week 3 loss at home to the Yard Dawgz. The Yard Dawgz seek another division win over the Dusters, and remain undefeated.
COACH PERDUE'S THOUGHTS ON OKLAHOMA CITY:
"We are very positive right now with these guys. Each week, we've made drastic improvement from the previous game. Arkansas was a bad night, but we bounced back and fought for three quarters against Oklahoma City. We were in the game until the 4th quarter, and we made some crucial mistakes. Minus a few calls that went against us, and a few missed tackles, we win last week against Spokane. Our offense is really starting to click, and we had three defensive stops in the first half against Spokane. We know what it takes to beat OKC. We have to get heat on Craig Strickland for four quarters and force him into mistakes. If we don't, it will be more of the same from those guys. "
CAUTIOUS GUNSLINGERS FACE OFF:
Dusters' QB Steve Panella and Yard Dawgz' QB Craig Strickland have combined to throw for 32 total touchdowns and 0 interceptions in 6 games thus far.
KEY MATCHUP: LINE PLAY
Statistically, these two teams are evenly matched with respect to the OL/DL and FB/LB match-ups. Both the Amarillo Dusters and Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz have allowed 4 sacks on their quarterbacks thus far this season, but neither Steve Panella nor Craig Strickland have thrown an interception this season as a result. One main key to Saturday night's game will be which team can get to the opposing quarterback consistently, as both quarterbacks are pocket passers. Defensively, the Dusters have produced only 1 sack in 3 games, while the Yard Dawgz have delivered only 1 sack in 3 games as well.
NEW OS DELIVERS
Despite having only two practices with the team, new Offensive Specialist Derek Jones made his presence felt against the Spokane Shock, catching two key touchdown passes against the wall in the endzone. With a full week of practice and a game under his belt, Jones looks to make an even larger contribution this week against the division-rival Yard Dawgz.
DUSTERS INJURY REPORT & ROSTER MOVES
Placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve Calvin McDonald (knee)
Placed on re-assignment Josh Richey
Placed on re-assignment Deyon Scott
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