Amarillo Dusters game notes
May 26, 2006 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Amarillo Venom News Release
QUICK FACTS:
Memphis Xplorers (6-2) vs. Amarillo Dusters (4-3)
Date: Sunday, May 28th, 2006
Kickoff: 3:05 pm CST
Site: Amarillo National Bank Field
Officials:
Referee: Matt Loeffler
Umpire: Chad Bowers
Head Linesman: Gary Calip
Line Judge: Lee Ross
Back Judge: Scott Gasaway
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: 4th Meeting, Xplorers lead 3-0
Streaks: Xplorers W1, Dusters W4
Coaches: Danton Barto, Memphis Xplorers
Steve Perdue, Amarillo Dusters
THE STAKES: After 4 consecutive wins, the Dusters have climbed back into the early-season playoff race in the Midwest Division, and currently sit in 3rd place. They seek to get their 5th consecutive victory of the season, and avenge 3 devastating losses to the Xplorers in 2005. Memphis won the af2 Championship in 2005. The Xplorers aim to improve on their 6-2 record, and to continue their winning ways against the Dusters.
COACH PERDUE'S THOUGHTS ON MEMPHIS:
"They are fundamentally sound in what they do, and they get after the quarterback. Brian Jones is very elusive, and we have to contain him if we do flush him out of the pocket. He can hurt you with his feet. We've been very solid on special teams this year, and we can't let Kevin Prentiss get going in the return game. We have to find consistency and a rhythm on offense, and keep doing what we've been doing on defense. Our crowd should play a factor in the game as well."
BROUSSARD DOES IT HIS WAY:
Dusters' WR/DB Michael Broussard enters Sunday afternoon's game as the leading receiver on the team with 22 receptions. Oddly enough, the former all-state high school runningback does not have a single receiving touchdown. He's done it all on the ground, as he has 7 rushing touchdowns this season, good for 6th overall in af2.
KEY MATCHUP: QUARTERBACK PLAY
Two of the top passers in af2 will face off on Sunday in Amarillo, with playoff positioning at stake. Dusters' QB Steve Panella has quietly been efficient this season, throwing 24 touchdowns with 0 interceptions through 7 games. His counterpart for the Xplorers is veteran af2 quarterback Brian Jones. Jones led the Xplorers to the af2 championship in 2005, and has returned in 2006 putting up great numbers again. He has 40 touchdowns and 3 interceptions through the air, and has 8 rushing touchdowns on the ground as well. Both quarterbacks will face a tremendous pass rush on Saturday night, and must play mistake-free football in order to come away victorious.
Dusters' QB Steve Panella Xplorers' QB Brian Jones
TALE OF THE TAPE
Amarillo Offense 45.3 ppg # 15 in af2
Memphis Offense 52.9 ppg # 7 in af2
Amarillo Defense 48.1 ppg # 14 in af2
Memphis Defense 32.8 ppg # 1 in af2
Amarillo Turnover Margin +8 # 3 in af2
Memphis Turnover Margin +3 # 11 in af2
Amarillo Defensive Sacks 18 # 3 in af2
Memphis Defensive Sacks 15 # 5 in af2
HE KEEPS ON KICKIN'
Dusters' kicker and Amarillo native Jacob Felton continues to shine as a rookie in af2. He leads the league in PAT percentage, connecting on an amazing 39 of 41 attempts. He has also added 6 field goals this season, good for 2nd in af2.
IMPROVED DEFENSE TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT
The Dusters' defense has emerged over the past three weeks, allowing only 96 points in those contests (32 ppg). Through 7 games this season, the Dusters' defense has racked up 18 quarterback sacks and intercepted 9 passes. As a playoff team in 2005, the Dusters' defense had 21 sacks and 10 interceptions in 16 regular-season games.
DUSTERS INJURY REPORT & ROSTER MOVES
Placed DS Marques Kelly on re-assignment
Placed WR/LB Patrick Lindsey on Short-Term I.R.
DUSTERS COACHING STAFF
Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Steve Perdue
Offensive Coordinator: Chris Hixson
Line Coach: Jim Beverly
FB/LB Coach: Dewayne Miles
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