Amarillo Dusters game notes
May 4, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Amarillo Venom News Release
QUICK FACTS:
Amarillo Dusters (1-3) at Lubbock Renegades (1-3)
Date: Saturday, May 5th, 2007
Kickoff: 7:00 pm CST
Site: City Bank Coliseum
Officials:
Referee: Walt Coleman
Umpire: Greg Adams
Head Linesman: Gerry Austin
Line Judge: Brandon Inman
Back Judge: Christopher Cockrell
Radio: KWTS 91.1 FM
Internet Feed: www.dustersfootball.com
Broadcaster: Nat Hall, Play-by-Play
Series Record: Amarillo Leads 1-0
Streaks: Lubbock W1, Amarillo L3
Coaches: Rodney Blackshear, Renegades
Steve Perdue, Dusters
THE STAKES: The Dusters have lost three consecutive games since defeating Lubbock in the season opener. After being routed at Tulsa, the Dusters lost back-to-back heartbreakers against Arkansas (63-55) and Rio Grande Valley (38-35). The Dusters are one notch above the Renegades in the Central Division Standings, but must gain a victory on Saturday night in order to stay in step with the rest of the division, as Tulsa stands at 4-0, followed by Arkansas at 3-1, and Oklahoma City at 2-2.
The Renegades got their first taste of af2 victory last Saturday night as they rolled the Texas Copperheads 65-27. Newly acquired quarterback Robert Kent made his first start in Lubbock a memorable one, throwing five touchdown passes and running for two touchdowns as well.
COACH PERDUE'S THOUGHTS ON LUBBOCK:
"The Renegades are playing much better football now that they have a few games under their belt. They played a very close game against Arkansas and they defeated Texas last week, so now they know how it feels to win. Their new quarterback gives them a new dimension, so we have to stay focused and play a complete game. We've been our own worst enemy the past three weeks, and we can't keep repeating those same mental mistakes. "
DUSTERS HEAD COACH STEVE PERDUE
ROUND 2 OF THE I-27 SHOOT-OUT IS IN LUBBOCK!
In 2004, the Amarillo and Lubbock franchises faced off in the IFL Championship game, after playing 4 times in the regular season. Now, the stakes are higher, as the Dusters and newly-formed Renegades go to battle for the second time in af2. Previous games saw standing room only crowds in the Amarillo Civic Center and sellout crowds at the Lubbock Coliseum. The Dusters won the season opener 61-26. Following Saturday night's battle, the two teams play in Lubbock again on June 23rd.
DUSTERS COACHING STAFF
Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator: Steve Perdue
Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Jim Beverly
Wide Receivers/Defensive Backs Coach Quinn Cairo
DUSTERS DEPTH CHART VS. LUBBOCK
OFFENSE
QB Steve Panella Dustin Johnson
WR Craig Fulton Jr. Tim Wilkins
WR Jonah Russell
WR Steve Bergeski
FB Rich Bellina
G Adrian Limbrick Vinnie Olson
C Sione Ohuafi Juan Parra
TE Calvin McDonald
DEFENSE
DB Aaron Williams Craig Fulton Jr.
DB Jahmal Fenner
DB Terrell Mingo
JB David Ihedigbo
MB Jon Sessler
DE Nala Saluni Sione Ohuafi
NG Adrian Limbrick
DE Pat Lindsey
SPECIAL TEAMS
K Jacob Felton H Steve Bergeski KR Craig Fulton Jr.
DUSTERS NUMERICAL ROSTER VS. LUBBOCK
No. Pos. Name Ht. Wt. College af2 Exp.
1 WR Craig Fulton Jr. 5'10 185 Northeastern State (OK) 2
2 QB/WR Dustin Johnson 6'0 190 Salisbury State R
4 WR Derek Watson 6'3 215 St. Mary's (Canada) 2
5 WR Steven Bergeski 6'1 195 Central Connecticut State R
6 QB Steve Panella 6'2 215 St. Mary's (Canada) 2
7 WR Timothy Wilkins 6'4 220 Frostburg State 1
11 DB Jahmal Fenner 5'8 180 UTEP 1
14 LB Pat Lindsey 6'4 230 West Texas A&M 1
15 DB Terrell Mingo 6'2 195 Tarleton State 1
18 K Jacob Felton 5'11 195 West Texas A&M 1
21 WR Jonah Russell 5'11 195 Cal-Poly R
22 LB David Ihedigbo 6'2 217 American International R
25 WR Hannibal Thomas 6'2 205 Cincinnati R
28 DB Aaron Williams 5'10 195 Cal-Poly R
33 DL Nala Saluni 6'2 260 West Texas A&M 1
42 LB Jon Sessler 6'2 250 Kent State R
45 DL Ray Gates 6'2 260 Tarleton State 2
56 OL Vinnie Olson 6'5 330 Sioux Falls R
69 OL Sione Ohuafi 6'3 300 Indiana 2
72 OL Juan Parra 6'4 310 Louisiana-Monroe R
84 OL Adrian Limbrick 6'3 330 Portland State R
85 FB Rich Bellina 6'4 265 Montclair State 1
89 OL Calvin McDonald 6'5 330 New Mexico 1
Dusters Name Pronunciations:
David Ihedigbo (Eye-heeg-bo)
Nala Saluni (Nawlah Saw-looney)
Sione Ohuafi (See-oh-nee Oh-who-aw-fee)
Lubbock Renegades Numerical Roster
No. Name POS. HT. WT. College
1 ROBERT KENT QB 6'4" 221 JACKSON STATE
11 PRESTON HARTFIELD WR/LB 6'1" 216 TEXAS TECH
14 KEITH TOOGOOD K 6'2" 190 TEXAS TECH
15 JOHN KING WR 6'2" 220 NORTHEASTERN OK. STATE
18 JOEY HAWKINS WR/LB 6'8" 250 TEXAS TECH
22 BRAD HILL DL 6'2" 260 SE OKLAHOMA ST.
3 ROLANDUS JOHNSON DB 5'10" 192 MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR
30 VICTOR MANN FB / LB 6'2" 235 KANSAS ST.
4 JASON TEZENO WR 5'11" 185 EASTERN NEW MEXICO
5 PIERRE COLIN DL 6'5" 260 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE
50 RAYMOND McNEIL OL/DL 6'1" 305 FT. VALLEY STATE
6 MARCUS WALKER DB 6'0" 185 BENEDICT
7 CHRIS HIGHSHAW WR 6'5" 200 GRAMBLING STATE
70 RONALD REDMOND TE 6'7" 373 PANHANDLE STATE
8 CHRIS SMITH DB 6'2" 185 SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA ST.
89 MOQUT RUFFINS OL/DL 6'5" 290 LOUISIANA TECH
9 ALVANCE ROBINSON WR 5'9" 170 ALABAMA ST. UNIV.
90 MARCO McGEE OL/DL 6'5" 330 E. CAROLINA / NC A&T ST.
91 KENYON SCOTT DL 6'3" 330 TEXAS TECH
99 CALVIN ENGLISH OL/DL 6'5" 295 VALDOSTA ST. UNIV.
INJURED RESERVE
21 JAMES McCOY DB 5'10" 183 N. CAROLINA A&T ST.
RECALLABLE REASSIGNMENT
13 ORLANDO MEDLOCK FB/LB 6'0" 255 UTAH
REFUSED TO REPORT
KEONI FRASER OL/DL 6'3" 305 ARIZONA
ROBERT HARMON FB/LB 6'2" 265 SE OKLAHOMA ST.
DAVID TERRELL WR/DB 6'2" 190 UTEP
LARRICK WOMACK OL/DL 6'4" 280 MARS HILL
SUSPENDED LIST
PATRICK ELLISON DB 5'10 185 ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIV.
CHARLES EALY DB 5'11 200 UNLV
CHRIS HUDLER DL 6'2" 300 TEXAS TECH
Lubbock Renegades Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Rodney Blackshear
Asst. HC/ Def. Coordinator Robert Hall
Special Teams Coord / FBLB Coach / Dinky Williams
Strength & Conditioning
Line Coach Roy Rodriguez
Receiver & Def. Secondary Coach Michael Solis
RENEGADES DEPTH CHART
RENEGADES' DEFENSE
DB 6 WALKER, Marcus
DB 3 Johnson, Rolandus
DB 8 Smith, Chris
LB 11 HARTFIELD, Preston 42 HAWKINS, Joey
LB 92 HILL, Brad 30 Mann, Victor
DT 99 ENGLISH, Calvin
NG 98 SCOTT, Kenyon 22 Hill, Brad
DT 5 COLIN, Pierre 89 Ruffins, Michael
RENEGADES' OFFENSE
QB 10 1 Kent, Robert 11 HARTFIELD, Preston
WR 9 ROBINSON, Alvance
WR 7 Highshaw, Chris 11
WR 18 HAWKINS, Joey 15 King, John
FB 30 Mann, Victor
TE 70 REDMOND, Ronald 89 Ruffins, Michael
C 50 McNEIL, Raymond 90 McGEE, Marco
G 90 McGEE, Marco 98 SCOTT, Kenyon
RENEGADES' SPECIALISTS
K 14 TOOGOOD, Keith
H 11 HARTFIELD, Preston
LS 5 COLIN, Pierre 90 McGEE, Marco
KR 9 ROBINSON, Alvance
DUSTERS SNAPSHOTS
Jahmal Fenner
Returns as the starting "Middle DB" for the Dusters. 4-year starter at UTEP, a native of Austin, TX.
Donta Bright
Crowd favorite returns as a starting cornerback. Native of Clovis, NM.
Steve Bergeski
Rookie with great hands and speed. Spent time with Philadelphia Soul of the AFL.
Steve Panella
Team Captain returns for his 4th season in Amarillo, fully recovered from last season's hand injury.
Timothy Wilkins
Veteran Receiver assigned after playing for Central Valley last season. Big Body.
Craig Fulton Jr.
Returns for his 4th season in Amarillo, versatile athlete.
Patrick Lindsey
Returns for his 2nd season with the Dusters, plays a variety of positions. Native of Crane, TX.
Terrell Mingo
Returns for his 2nd season with the Dusters, led the team in tackles and interceptions last year.
Jacob Felton
Returns for his 2nd season with the Dusters, Amarillo native ranked #2 in most af2 kicking categories in 2006.
Jonah Russell
Rookie spent time with the Los Angeles Avengers in the AFL last season.
David Ihedigbo
Rookie is known as "Diggs", versatile athlete who will play multiple positions.
Nala Saluni
Returns after taking the 2006 season off to return home to New Zealand.
Jon Sessler
Rookie makes his return to the field after starting for 4 years at Kent State University.
Sione Ohuafi
Returns for his 4th season with the Dusters. Will play on both sides of the ball.
Juan Parra
Rookie joins the Dusters after 4 years of experience in indoor football leagues.
Adrian Limbrick
Rookie will start at Guard for the Dusters.
Rich Bellina
Veteran returns for his 2nd season in Amarillo. Saw time at G, C, TE, FB, MB, and JB last season.
Calvin McDonald
Veteran returns for his 2nd season in Amarillo.
Aaron Williams
Rookie was a 4-year starter at Cal-Poly. College roommate was Jonah Russell.
Hannibal Thomas
Rookie was 1,000 yard receiver in college, went to NFL training camp with the Atlanta Falcons.
Derek Watson
Veteran returns for his 3rd season in Amarillo. Will play primarily receiver.
Dustin Johnson
Rookie will see time at WR and QB. Was an option QB in college.
Vinnie Olson
Rookie spent time in the training camp of the AFL's Colorado Crush earlier this year.
Ray Gates
Veteran returns for his 3rd season in Amarillo. Also coaches the Defensive Line at West Texas A&M.
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