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Corpus Christi Sharks game notes

May 2, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Corpus Christi Sharks News Release


QUICK FACTS:

Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings (4-0)

At Corpus Christi Sharks (0-4)

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2007

Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. CT

Site: American Bank Center (4,870)

National Anthem: Lidia Green

Coin Toss:

Officials: Wade Wagner (Referee),

Marc Harrod (Umpire), Gerald Woodruff (Head Linesman),

Cal McNeil (Line Judge), Micheal Bailey (Back Judge)

Radio: ESPN 1230 AM (Matt Vaughan / Scott Howe)

TV: None

Series Record: First Meeting

Last Meeting:

Streaks: Sharks L 4; Battle Wings W 4

Coaches: Mike Trigg (0-4;First Season with Sharks)

(4-0, Jon Norris13-7 as af2 Head Coach)

THE STAKES: The Sharks are still in search of their first win and need desperately get a victory to stay in race within the Division. Bossier-Shreveport is one game ahead of Rio Grande entering tonight's game. A win for the Sharks would be HUGE against one of the elite teams in the af2.

THE SERIES: First meeting ever between the 2.

THE IFs:

If C.C. defeats Boss-Shreveport, it would ...

- Give C.C. a 1-0 series record with Boss-Shreveport

- Give C.C. first home win in 2007

- Give Mike Trigg first win as an af2 head coach

- Give C.C. a one-game regular season winning streak

- Give C.C. 1-1 record in division.

SHARKS (0-4, Lost 4)

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 7:00

5/11 RIO GRANDE 7:00

5/19 @ Texas 7:00

5/26 BYE

6/2 @ S. Georgia 8:30

6/9 TULSA 7:00

6/16 @ Boss-Shrev 9:00

6/23 LAREDO 7:00

6/30 @ Rio Grande 8:30

7/7 TEXAS 7:00

7/14 AMARILLO 7:00

7/21 @ Laredo 8:30

7/28 @ Stockton 9:30

BATTLE WINGS (4-0, Won 4)

Date Opponent Time Streak Series

3/31 BYE

4/7 FT. WAYNE W 67-52

4/14 TEXAS W 52-0

4/21 @ Rio Grande W 52-48

4/27 LAREDO W 64-45

5/5 @ C.C. 7:00

5/12 @ Arkansas 7:00

5/18 MANCHESTER 7:00

5/26 S. Georgia 7:00

6/2 @ Texas 7:00

6/8 @ Alabama 7:00

6/16 C.C. 7:00

6/23 BYE

6/29 @ Amarillo 7:00

7/7 ARKANSAS 7:00

7/14 RIO GRANDE 7:00

7/21 @ WB/Scranton 6:00

7/28 @ Laredo 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.

Jon Norris: Last year Jon was the D Coordinator for the Austin Wranglers of the AFL in 2006, he spent 3 seasons with the Dallas Desporados were he was line coach. Norris was with the New England Patriots in 1984 -85 and played for the Chicago Bears in 1987-88.

LAST SERIES MEETING: First meeting between the two.

SERIES NOTABLES: The Sharks will play the Battle Wings twice this season the next will be @ Boss.-Shreveport June 16.

FAMILIAR FACES: The Sharks face the 5th ranked offense in af2 as they average 58 points per game. C.C. Hs their work cut out for them as they giving up an average of 72 points per game.

LEAGUE TOP 10s: Players from this week's matchup who rank among af2's statistical leaders:

SHARKS

Player Rank Category Stat

William Heyward T4 Interceptions 4

Battle Wings

Player Rank Category Stat

Elex Reed 1 Tackles 4 Loss 9.5

Quincy Carter 4 Passing Yds 265.8

TALE OF THE TAPE: Here's how the Dusters and Talons stack up:

Statistical SHARKS Battle Wings

Category Rank Stat Rank Stat

Scoring Offense 27 32.8 PPG 5 58.8 PPG

Scoring Defense 30 72.8 PPG 3 36.2 PPG

Total Offense 29 165.8 YPG 4 303.0 YPG

Total Defense 29 307.2 15 253.2

Pass Offense 29 158.2 YPG 4 267.2 YPG

Pass Defense 26 116.4 4 72.4

Rushing Offense 29 7.5Y PG 4 35.8 YPG

Rushing Defense 30 47.0 15 20.2

Scoring (Non-Kick) 10 144 PTS 16 126 PTS

Scoring (Kicking) 22 5.2 PPG 2 10.8 PPG

Pass Rating 29 56.7 3 121.2

Pass Def. Rating 26 116.4 4 72.4

Kickoff Returns 21 15.5 YPG 4 21.5 YPG

MFG Returns T26 0.0 8 21.5 YPG

Turnover Margin 29 -9 T3 +8

Field Goals T16 2 1 5

PAT Kicking 7 15 of 17 4 28 - 31

Sacks By T29 1 T4 13

Sacks Against 29 16 T2 2

First Downs 27 55 17 69

Opp. First Downs 20 49.2 26 41.5

Penalties 1 25.0 20 57.0

Opp. Penalties 20 49.2 26 41.5

YOUR TEAM INJURY REPORT:

Pos. Name Injury Status

QB De Los Santos,John Left Knee 4 WEEKS

OL Cook, John Right 4 WEEKS

THIS WEEK'S QUOTES:

Mike Trigg, "we are going back to square one to get this thing fixed

" We will be competitive this summer and win games"

MILESTONES:

DROPBACK: Last week in Little Rock saw the Sharks would lead ONLY twice against the Twisters before the wheels fell off in the second quarter. QB John De Los Santos went down just before halftime with a right knee injury and the offense was never the same.

FORWARD MOTION: The Sharks are on a 3 week run of Divisional foes that will see them host Rio Grande then a road trip to Houston to face Texas. If they are to somehow regroup and be competitive this season THE TIME IS NOW.

TEAM NOTES/TRENDS:

The Sharks bright spot has been the play of William Heyward who is showing his worth as a top defensive-back. Two weeks 4 INTS. Heyward is tied for fourth in the af2 with 4 pics.

PLAYERS/MATCHUPS TO WATCH:

Sharks OL & DL will be severally be tested and this is where, if they are to be able to stay with a potent Battle Wings team is the WHOLE STORY. Last week vs. Arkansas the Sharks OL was penalized

KEY DATES IN TEAM/LEAGUE HISTORY: First score ever for Sharks Ivory McCann 33 yards vs. Rio Grande in week one.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME AWARD

(selected by media)

WEEK Opp. Player

2 C.C. QB Josh Kellet (Rio Grande)

3 C.C. QB Stan Hill (OK CITY)

4 C.C. WR Obrey Minor (Texas)

5 C.C. QB Brian Villanueva (ARK)

IRONMAN OF THE GAME AWARD

(selected by media)

Opp. Player

2 RIO OL Sam Rosen (C.C.)

3 OK OL Sam Rosen (C.C.)

4 C.C. WR Greg Yeldell (TEX)

5 C.C. DB Kevin Williams (ARK)

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME AWARD

(selected by media)

Week Opp. Player

2 C.C. DL Tolofila Liufau (Rio Grande)

3 C.C. DL Al Hunt (OK CITY)

4 TEX DB William Heyward (C.C.)

5 C.C. DB Tanner Varner (ARK)

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