Game Notes: Miami Valley Silverbacks (1-3) vs. Cincinnati Commandos (4-0)

Published on April 23, 2010 under Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL)
Cincinnati Commandos News Release


April 24, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. (Gates open at 6:30 p.m.)

The Cincinnati Gardens

2250 Seymour Ave.

Cincinnati, Ohio 45212

Radio: Real Talk 1160 WQRT-AM (Live)

Richard Skinner, play-by-play; Jim Breech, color commentary

Setting the Scene: The first-place Commandos look to continue their stretch of dominance after last week's bye ... Tonight's game is a rematch of both teams' season opener that saw the Commandos defeat the Silverbacks 53-26 ... DE James Spikes, who leads the team with 7.5 sacks, was named the CIFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance April 10 vs. Wisconsin, marking the second-straight week a Commando won a weekly CIFL award (Robbie Wilson and Travis Johnson) ... QB Ben Mauk has thrown 20 TD passes in four games, nine to WR Dominick Goodman ... the Silverbacks ended a 17-game losing streak on April 17 after beating Chicago 46-29

Promotions: In recognition of Youth Sports Night, this week's game offers a $2 discount on tickets to children wearing their sports jersey at the Cincinnati Gardens box office on gameday ... All Commandos home games include free parking across the street from the Gardens and a $1 beer happy hour, which tonight will run from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. ... Tailgating on the side lot of the Gardens is encouraged

Postgame: A 30-minute meet and greet will take place on the field at the conclusion of tonight's game ... BlackFinn Saloon in downtown Cincinnati will serve as the Commandos official postgame home base



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