Erie Explosion Week 7 Report

March 18, 2014 - Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL)
Erie Explosion News Release


(Erie, PA)- The Erie Explosion (4-2) coming off a record setting 84-12 victory over the Bluegrass Warhorses now turn their attention to a key CIFL North Division matchup with the Port Huron Patriots. In week 6 the Explosion enjoyed a record setting performance from former Mercyhurst running back Richard Stokes who rushed for 267 yards on 29 carries and scored 10 rushing touchdowns. Each of those marks shattered CIFL individual game records and are believed to be all-time professional indoor football records. The Port Huron Patriots enter the game with a (1-3) record and were defeated 55-15 by the Chicago Blitz on Sunday March 16th . The Patriots who average (31.75) points per game, face a must win game if they want to stay in the CIFL playoff race as they host the Explosion at McMorran Arena on Saturday March 22nd at 7:00pm. The Explosion will look to maintain their hold on a CIFL playoff spot as they attempt to defend their 2013 CIFL Championship.

"This is a critical game for us on the road at Port Huron. We need to maintain our momentum and continue to improve in all phases so that we are playing our best football when we enter the playoffs. We are approaching each game the rest of the season as if it were a playoff game, and this will be a good test to see how far our team has progressed,"commented Erie Head Coach Shawn Liotta.

Erie quarterback Aaron Smetanka who was expected to miss significant time with an ankle and knee injury suffered in the Marion game was cleared to play late last week and started the game for the Explosion in their win over Lexington. Linebacker Jon D'Angelo who was named the CIFL Defensive Player of the Week for his 12 tackle and 2 interception performance in week 5, was held out of the game vs. the Warhorses due to a rib injury. D'Angleo's return is questionable this week and will be evaluated later in the week as the Explosion prepare to face Port Huron. For more information on the Erie Explosion visit www.erieexplosion.com

Erie Explosion Week 7 Injury Report

DL- Bob Hammer- Probable (Knee) LB- Jon D'Angelo- Questionable (Rib)



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