Everett Hawks game notes
June 16, 2006 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Everett Hawks News Release
QUICK FACTS:
Everett Hawks (2-8)
vs. Stockton Lightning (4-6)
Date: Saturday, June 17th
Kickoff: 7:00 P.M. PST
Site: Stockton Arena
National Anthem: n/a
Coin Toss: n/a
Officials: Steve Strimling (Referee),
Torrance Crable (Umpire), Steve Hoslett (Head Linesman),
Shawn Hochulli (Line Judge), Ken Sarna (Back Judge)
Radio: n/a
TV: n/a
Series Record: 1-1
Last Meeting: Everett, 41-40
Streaks: (1) Everett
Coaches: Anthony Wells (2-2, 0-0 playoffs, First Season)
Richard Davis, (4-6, 0-0 playoffs, First Season)
THE STAKES:
THE SERIES: TIED AT 1-1
THE IFs:
If Everett defeats the Lightning, it would ...
- Give Everett a 2-1 series record with the lightning
- Give Everett a 3-8 record in 2006
- Give Anthony Wells his 3rd win as a Hawks head coach
- Give Everett Hawks a one-game regular season winning streak
- Give Everett Hawks its 3rd af2 win in team history
EVERETT HAWKS (0-7)
Date Opponent Time Result Score
3/30 BAKERSFIELD 7:30 L 54-60
4/8 @ BIRMINGHAM 5:00 L 36-41
4/15 @ SPOKANE 7:00 L 41-44
4/30 CENTRAL VALLEY 2:00 L 41-60
5/6 STOCKTON 7:00 L 40-50
5/13 SPOKANE 7:30 L 29-58
5/20 @ TULSA 5:00 L 49-53
5/27 STOCKTON 7:00 W 41-40
6/3 BIRMINGHAM 7:30 W 40-31
6/10 CENTRAL VALLEY 7:30 L 48-54
Date Opponent Time Streak Series
6/17 @ STOCKTON 7:00 0-0
6/24 @ CENTRAL VALLEY 7:30 0-0
7/8 BAKERSFIELD 7:30 0-0
7/15 GREENBAY 7:30 0-0
7/22 @ SPOKANE 6:00 0-0
7/29 @ BAKERSFIELD 7:00 0-0
STOCKTON LIGHTNING (3-4)
Date Opponent Time Result Score
3/30 @ SPOKANE 7:00 L 40-41
4/8 @ OKLAHOMA CITY 5:00 L 50-60
4/22 @ QUAD CITY 5:15 W 60-46
4/29 BAKERSFIELD 7:30 L 26-55
5/6 EVERETT 7:30 W 50-40
5/13 CENTRAL VALLEY 7:30 L 61-63
5/20 @ BAKERSFIELD 7:00 W 49-42
5/27 @ EVERETT 7:00 L 40-41
6/3 MEMPHIS 7:30 L 73-54
6/10 @GREEN BAY 7:30 W 68-62
Date Opponent Time Streak Series
6/17 EVERETT 7:30
6/24 BOSSIER-SHREVE 7:30
7/8 @ CENTRAL VALLEY 7:30
7/15 SPOKANE 7:30
7/22 @ BAKERSFIELD 7:00
7/29 CENTRAL VALLEY 7:30
* ALL TIIMES ARE PST
HEAD COACHES:
Anthony Wells
Coach Wells joins the Everett hawks via the N.I.F.L. Cincinnati Marshals. His head coaching expertise with the Marshals was added to individualize the Hawks coaching staff. After working with the defense in his first week with the Hawks, Wells was named the new head coach.
Coach Wells, nickname "t-wells," began his football career at Rochester High School in Pennsylvania where he also competed in track and basketball.
After High School, Well's attended Kent State University where he received a degree in communications. His football career continued at Kent State under the direction of Glenn Mason who helped him to receive a 1st team all-conference honorable mention and later to become an All-American.
Wells is an eight year veteran of the Arena Football League where he had stints with the Florida Bobcats, Miami Hooters, and the Cleveland Thunderbolts. He played from 1991 to 1999 as a 6'2, 220 pound, wide receiver / defensive back.
His coaching career immediately preceded his playing career and includes AF2 offensive coordinator positions with the Wilkes-Barre Pioneers (13-3), the Charleston Swamp-foxes (9-7), and the Pensacola Barracuda's. Wells continued his success upon receiving the head coaching job with the Cincinnati Marshals. Wells took over at mid-season and lead the mediocre Marshals at 4-4, into the Atlantic division champ game, ending the season at 10-6.
Coach Wells resides in Miami Florida and enjoys listening to Outcast and playing cards.
Richard Davis, Stockton Lightning
Richard Davis was named the first head coach in Stockton Lightning history on November 11, 2005. Davis, who holds a career 41-23 record and is the fifth winningest coach in af2 history, carries five years of coaching experience in the af2 ranks, most recently serving the Albany Conquest for the 2005 season.
In total, Davis brings 11 years of coaching experience at the professional and collegiate levels. After his collegiate career at Cisco Junior College and NAIA Rocky Mountain College (Mont.), his offensive expertise helped guide the NFL Europe's London Monarchs to a World Cup title in 1991. He then served as an offensive coordinator at Langston University (Okla.) (NAIA) in 1992 and as a quarterback coach at University of Connecticut (NCAA) in 1994. Davis branched his on-field experience into the front office ranks in 1995-96, serving the CFL's San Antonio Texas as the team's Vice President of Operations.
LAST SERIES MEETING: Everett, 41-40
SERIES NOTABLES:
The challenge for the Hawks again this week is to contain a potent passing game. However, the key is the No. 1 ranking of Stockton in the kick return area.
LEAGUE TOP 10s: Players from this week's match-up who rank among af2's statistical leaders:
Hawks
Rank Category Stat
Pela, Ufuoma 2 Fumbles Rcvd .5
Fields, John 8 Tackels for loss 6.5
Hawley, Craig 8 Field Goal Pct. 30.0
Dodd-Masters, R. 7 Int. Return Yds. 66
Cockfield, Adrian 6 Yards Per Catch 15.5
Brockman, Hassan 10 MFG Return Avg. 18.3
Ziegler, Kai 6 Fumbles Rcvd .3
Lightning
Player Rank Category Stat
Dorisme, Aubrey 10 Sacks 4
Morgan, Kenyatt 1 Kick Return Yards 968
Blankenship, J. 10 Total Offense/G 245.0
Maeko, Atnas 7 Receiving Yds./G 105.5
Williams, George 1 Kick Return Avg. 25.2
TALE OF THE TAPE: Here's how the Hawks and Lightning stack up:
Statistical Hawks Stockton
Category Rank Stat Rank Stat
Scoring Offense 19 41.9 12 49.0
Scoring Defense 14 49.1 18 52.5
Total Offense 16 247.9 14 262.1
Total Defense 13 264.3 20 289.1
Pass Offense 15 230.6 12 243.3
Pass Defense 10 237.1 19 265.3
Rushing Offense 18 17.3 15 18.8
Rushing Defense 18 27.2 16 23.8
Scoring (Non-Kick) 17 247.9 12 262.1
Scoring (Kicking) 18 5.1 10 6.0
Pass Rating 18 88.9 14 97.3
Pass Def. Rating 18 107.8 22 119.2
Kickoff Returns 10 18.5 1 21.6
MFG Returns 11 17.8 11 27.2
Turnover Margin 18 -0.80 14 -.020
Field Goals 11 .300 11 .300
PAT Kicking 9 .778 12 .761
Sacks By 15 10 10 14
Sacks Against 15 18 9 12
First Downs 14 174 4 192
Opp. First Downs 7 162 19 203
Penalties 19 67.6 23 87.2
Opp. Penalties 1 83.3 3 74.4
HAWK'S INJURY REPORT:
Pos. Name Injury Status
OL/DL Jones, Brett Knee Long Term
FB/LB Null, Jason Knee Long Term
WR/Jack Dodson, Clint Shin splints Short Term
OL/DL Ekwueme, Chris Ankle Short Term
FB/LB Rose, Michael Knee Long Term
THIS WEEK'S QUOTES:
"Stockton has improved dramatically in the area of offense. Our key to this game is to put pressure on the quarterback and create turnovers..
MILESTONES:
FORWARD MOTION:
Our match-up with the Coyotes always proves to be interesting. In our last loss we had opportunities to pull the game out but had mental lapses that were costly. The Coyotes are a well disciplined defensive unit.
PLAYERS/MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
Aubrey Dorisme from the Lightning is No. 10 in the league in sacks; the 5th year veteran Ufuoma Pela's responsibility will be to protect Beschorner and Baker from this pass rush.
The Hawks special teams unit will be challenged with the coverage of George Williams of the Lightning. George is currently No. 1 in the league in kick return average.
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