Copperheads Game Notes
July 6, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Texas Copperheads News Release
QUICK FACTS:
Texas Copperheads (2-10) @ Corpus Christi Sharks (2-10)
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2007
Kickoff: 7:05 p.m. CST
Site: American Bank Center (7,498)
National Anthem:
Coin Toss:
Officials: Wade Wagner (Referee), Marc Harrod (Umpire) Gerald Woodruff (Head Linesman) Carl McNeil (Line Judge) Michael Bailey (Back Judge)
Radio: ESPN 1230 AM (Matt Vaughan / Scott Howe)
TV: None
Series Record: 3rdst meeting
Last Meeting: Sharks 39-28
Streaks: Sharks L 1; Copperheads L 6
Coaches: Mike Trigg
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Sharks: Matt Vaughan Office: 361.882.9292
Cell: 361.549.0524
Copperheads: Ronald Oswalt Office: 832.593.7227 Cell: 832.754.7666 Email: ronaldoswalt@gmail.com
THE STAKES: The Sharks will have beaten their first team with a winning record and will have one two in a row.
This will be the rubber match between the Copperheads and Sharks, a win will give the Copperheads their first win advantage over an af2 foe.
THE SERIES: 1 - 1
THE IFs:
If C.C. defeats Copperheads...
- Give C.C. 2nd win vs. Texas Copperheads
- Give C.C. 2nd home win
- Give Mike Trigg 83rd win in arena football.
- C.C. will have beat Texas two out of 3 this season
SHARKS (2-10, Lost 1)
Date Opponent Time Streak Series
3/31 BYE
4/7 RIO GRANDE L 28-66
4/14 OKLAHOMA CITY L 42-76
4/21 @ Texas L 42-56
4/28 @ Arkansas L 19-93
5/5 Boss-Shreveport L 27-62
5/11 RIO GRANDE L 20-45
5/19 @ Texas W 39-28
5/26 BYE
6/2 @ S. Georgia L 44-46
6/9 TULSA L 48-61
6/16 @ Boss-Shrev L 35-81
6/23 LAREDO W 55-38
6/30 @ Rio Grande L 17-78
7/7 TEXAS 7:00
7/14 AMARILLO 7:00
7/21 @ Laredo 8:30
7/28 @ Stockton 9:30
Texas Copperheads (2-10, Lost 6)
Date Opponent Time Streak Series
3/29 BYE
4/6 FLORIDA L 13-54
4/14 @ Bossier L 0-52
4/21 C.C. W 56-42
4/29 @ Lubbock L 27-65
5/3 @ Alabama L 27-58
5/11 LAREDO W 42-34
5/19 C.C. L 28-39
5/26 @ Tri-Cities L 60-77
6/2 BOSSIER L 21-64
6/9 @ RGV L 7-71
6/16 @ Laredo L 41-66
6/23 BYE
6/30 LUBBOCK L 44-74
7/7 @ C.C. 7:05
7/14 @ S Georgia 7:00
7/21 TULSA 7:00
7/28 RGV 7:00
HEAD COACHES: Mike Trigg brings 18 years experience with 80 victories in the AFL, he ranks 7th ALL TIME in League history. This is his first year in af2. Mike Trigg has 3 Arena Bowl titles. He has coached 167 AFL games which is 4th All Time.
TEXAS HEAD COACH: Bryan Blake
Blake brings a host of experience on the field and the sidelines to the newest af2 franchise. The native Houstonian, who grew up in League City, TX, coached the Copperheads to a 12-4 record and a first-round playoff win in their only season in the National Indoor Football League.
Blake began his coaching career in 2003 as a defensive coordinator with the NIFL franchise Beaumont Drillers. A year later, he took the reins of the entire team and lead the Drillers to an 8-6 record, good for second place in the Pacific South Division. In 2005, his coaching career landed him with the NIFL expansion team Lubbock Gunslingers.
After one season with the Gunslingers, Blake added the word "owner" to his portfolio as he founded the NIFL Katy Copperheads. He then paired with Doug MacGregor to help establish the franchise in a more competitive league.
SERIES MEETING: 3rd meeting
SERIES NOTABLES:
LEAGUE TOP 10s: Players from this week's matchup who rank among af2's statistical leaders:
SHARKS
Player Rank Category Stat
William Heyward Interceptions 6
Ivory McCann KO TD 4
Copperheads
Player Rank Category Stat
TALE OF THE TAPE:
Statistical SHARKS COPPERHEADS
Category Rank Stat Rank Stat
Scoring Offense 28 34.7 PPG 29 30.5
Scoring Defense 30 60.8 PPG 28 58.0
Total Offense 29 193.4 YPG 30 168.1 YPG
Total Defense 18 268.5 21 269.6
Pass Offense 29 181.3 YPG 30 155.0 YPG
Pass Defense 16 238.9 21 246.2
Rushing Offense 26 12.1 YPG 25 13.1
Rushing Defense 28 29.6 24 23.4
Scoring (Non-Kick) PTS
Scoring (Kicking) T 9 6.8 17 6.2
Pass Rating 28 69.1 30 60.4
Pass Def. Rating 24 111.7 19 106.3
Kickoff Returns 19 16.9 YPG 20 16.7
MFG Returns 1 33.2 6 23.0
Turnover Margin 29 -18 28 -17
Field Goals T2 12-35 T2 12-35
PAT Kicking 3 46-52 8 38-46
Sacks By 27 10 T13 18
Sacks Against 29 48 30 58
First Downs 30 154 28 166
Opp. First Downs T 3 188 T13 213
Penalties 2 41.9 27 67.5
Opp. Penalties 30 36.8 5 67.2
TEAM INJURY REPORT:
Name Injury Status
QB Fran Johnson Left Foot IR 4 WEEKS
DL Sean McKinney Shoulder IR 4 WEEKS
WR Ike Chekwa Shoulder IR 4 WEEKS
THIS WEEK'S QUOTES:
Mike Trigg:
MILESTONES: 39-28 victory over Texas Copperheads,1st win in franchise history.
DROPBACK: The Copperheads played last week at home in loss versus Lubbock and the community is starting to really support the team. FORWARD MOTION:
TEAM NOTES/TRENDS: The Sharks bright spot has been the play of William Heyward who is showing his worth as a top defensive-back. (6 INTS total) Estus Hood leads team in sacks with 3.
KEY DATES IN TEAM/LEAGUE HISTORY: First score ever for Sharks Ivory McCann 33 yards vs. Rio Grande in week one.
Ivory McCann also has first kick returned for touchdown (5/5 vs. Battle Wings 50 yards).
The Copperheads held their first scrimmage in af2 history versus the Sharks in Houston as the Copperheads dominated play.
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