Florida Firecats game notes
March 31, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Florida Firecats News Release
QUICK FACTS:
Florida Firecats (0-0)
at Macon Knights (0-0)
Date: Friday, April 1, 2005
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Site: Macon Coliseum (7.182)
National Anthem: LeAnn Nichols
Coin Toss: Beverly & Ed Olson
Officials: Rusty Wynn (Referee), Mike Cullin (Umpire),
Jeff Heaser (Head Linesman), Larry Neal (Line Judge),
Ronnie Stewart (Back Judge)
Radio: WGUF 98.9 FM (Dave Parks)
TV: None
Series Record: 5-4
Last Meeting: June 26, 2004: Knights 43 at Firecats 34
Streaks: N/A
Coaches: Kevin Bouis (0-0; 0-0 playoffs, First Season)
Mike Hold (3-13, Second season with Macon; 22-10 in two seasons with Augusta; 0-1 in playoffs with Augusta; 25-23 overall)
THE STAKES: It is the first game of the season, getting the early lead in the division would be key for the Florida Firecats.
THE SERIES: Florida Firecats won the ArenaCup last season. They come back to defend that championship.
THE IFs:
If Florida defeats Macon, it would ...
· Give Florida a 1-0 series record with Macon in 2005
· Give Florida a 1-0 road record in 2005
· Give Kevin Bouis a 1-0 record as an af2 head coach
· Give Florida a one-game regular season winning streak
FLORIDA ( 0-0,)
Date Opponent Result Score
4/1 MACON KNIGHTS 7:30 ---
Date Opponent Time Streak Series
4/1 @ Macon 7:30 -- 5-4
4/8 @ Manchester 7:30 --
4/16 RIO GRANDE 7:30 --
4/23 SOUTH GEORGIA 7:30 --
4/30 @ Arkansas 8:00 --
5/14 @ Bossier-Shreveport 8:00 --
5/21 @ Louisville 7:30 --
5/28 AMARILLO 7:30 --
6/4 BIRMINGHAM 7:30 --
6/11 @ South Georgia 7:30 --
6/18 MANCHESTER 7:30 --
6/25 MACON 7:30 --
7/9 ARKANSAS 7:30 --
7/16 W.B./SCRANTON 7:30 --
7/23 @ Green Bay 8:00 --
7/30 @ Birmingham 8:00 --
MACON (0-0,)
Date Opponent Result Score
4/1 FLORIDA 7:30 -- 4-5
4/9 @ South Georgia 7:30 -- 0-3
4/14 BIRMINGHAM 7:30 -- 2-4
4/23 @ Green Bay 8:00 -- 1-0
4/29 MANCHESTER 7:30 -- 1-0
5/7 ALBANY (NY) 7:30 -- 1-1
5/21 @ Tulsa 8:00 -- 0-3
5/28 ARKANSAS 7:30 -- 2-0
6/4 @ Manchester 7:30 -- 1-0
6/11 BOSSIER-SHREVEPORT 7:30 -- 1-0
6/18 W.B./SCRANTON 7:30 -- 0-0
6/25 @ Florida 7:30 -- 4-5
7/9 @ Birmingham 8:00 -- 2-4
7/16 @ Arkansas 8:00 -- 2-0
7/23 SOUTH GEORGIA 7:30 -- 0-3
7/30 @ W.B./Scranton 7:30 -- 0-0
HEAD COACHES: Firecats' Head Coach, Kevin Bouis was the defensive coordinator for the Firecats last season. Bouis finished 1st in total defense, 1st in pass defense, and 2nd in red zone defense, also placed 3rd in rushing defense (2004). He also led the Firecats to a franchise best record 14-6 (2004). Bouis directed the team to 2nd in scoring defense (2004/2003) and 5th in scoring defense (2002), allowing 38.2 Pts/G in 2004, 39.2 Pts/G in 2003 and 38.1 Pts/G in 2002.
LAST SERIES MEETING: Macon won 43-34 at Florida on 6/26/2004
SERIES NOTABLES: PASSING: Mastrole: 466-276-11; 3390; 76 TDs /// Burch: 208-122-6; 1207; 22 TDs
RECEIVING: Lamb: 98-1054; 28 TDs /// Garman: 96-1059; 24 TDs
RUSHING: Gorrie: 110-500; 17 TDs /// Jackson: 24-100; 2 TDs
TACKLES: Sorrell: 100.5 /// Laney: 65.5
SACKS: Morant: 4.0 /// Slappey: 2.0
INTERCEPTIONS: Sorrell/Stabler/Washington/Burnside: 2 /// Laney: 4.0
KICKING: Kornblue: 51-69 PAT; 2-7 FG 57 PTs /// Ohliger: 44-64 PAT; 9-28 FG 71 PTs
TEAM OFFENSE: 49.1 PPG; 257.4 YPG /// 37.4 PPG; 238.4 YPG
TEAM DEFENSE: 38.2 PPG; 207.9 YPG /// 48.7 PPG; 247.4 YPG
FAMILIAR FACES: Victor Hall, aka "Sack Man" formally a player for the Firecats, has come back this year as Assistant Head Coach. Ken Mastrole, formally the QB, is now the offensive coordinator.
THIS WEEK'S QUOTES:
· KEVIN BOUIS, on training camp: "We have some really talented guys this season, and I can't wait to see what they can do."
· CHRIS VALLOZZI, on the first game: "Our team is excited to get this season started to begin our journey to defend the championship title"
MILESTONES: 2004 ArenaCup Champions
DROPBACK: N/A
FORWARD MOTION: Next week Florida will play Manchester (April 8) at 7:30 p.m. After that game, Florida will play Rio Grande Valley at Germain Arena for their Home Opener and will raise their ArenaCup Championship banner.
TEAM NOTES/TRENDS:
Steve Gorrie was team MVP--- most rushing touchdowns in a single season and career.
PLAYERS/MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
KEY DATES IN TEAM/LEAGUE HISTORY: Florida Firecats won the ArenaCup last season against Peoria.
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