IFL Green Bay Blizzard

Game Preview - Blizzard Face a Hungry Steelhawks Team

Published on May 10, 2012 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release


Who: Lehigh Valley (4-5) at Green Bay Blizzard (7-2)

When: Friday, May 11 7:30pm CT

Where: Resch Center - Green Bay, WI

Blizzard Update: Green Bay looks to keep the momentum going after two big victories over Bloomington. Last week, the Blizzard defense created six turnovers and beat the Edge 34-21. With the victory, Green Bay now holds a half-game advantage over Bloomington and has captured the all-important tiebreaker should the teams have matching records after the regular season. Defensive backs B.J. Hill and James Romain had two interceptions each and defensive lineman P.J. South returned an interception 15 yards for a touchdown. Wide receiver Desmond Tardy led the offense with three receptions for 29 yards and two touchdowns. Keep an eye on running back La'Ron Council Friday night. He is two touchdowns away from breaking the Blizzard single-season rushing touchdowns record. Council has already surpassed the Blizzard single-season rushing yards record.

Steelhawks Update: Lehigh Valley has been inconsistent this season. Lehigh Valley hired Chris Thompson as their new Head Coach during the off-season. Last season, Thompson led the Reading Express to a division title and playoff appearance. The Steelhawks have been inconsistent this season due to the quarterback position. Dixie Wooten started the first two games before the Steelhawks made a trade for Bryan Randall. The former Virginia Tech quarterback was the 2010 IFL MVP. In his first start, Randall helped Lehigh Valley set a franchise record for points and helped jump start the offense. But Randall left the team and signed with the Pittsburgh Power of the AFL on April 18th. Dale Fink has started the last two games. Last week, the Steelhawks were hurt by turnovers and lost 37-34 to a Reading team that had won one game. The Steelhawks have lost three games by three points or less.

Series: Green Bay and Lehigh Valley have only played one game. The Blizzard won 61-25 at the Resch Center on June 4th, 2011.

Stats: Offense: Green Bay ranks third in the IFL with 52.2 points per game, Lehigh Valley ranks 13th with 41.6 points per game. Defense: The Blizzard is third in the IFL at 39.8 points per game and the Steelhawks are ranked second with 39.6 points per game. Green Bay's defense leads the IFL with 22 interceptions. Lehigh Valley ranks second with 11 forced fumbles. Blizzard running back La'Ron Council leads the IFL in rushing with 161 attempts for 620 yards and 16 touchdowns. Steelhawks running back Ryan Leafey is third with 431 rushing yards.

Transactions:Green Bay signed WR Scott Burnoski (UW-La Crosse) and DL Robert Wills (Bemidji State). The Blizzard released OL Seth Smalls and DB Kyle Longsdorf. Lehigh Valley signed DB Jarard Cribbs (Lehigh University).

Promotion: Friday night is a Bud Light Fun Night. Buy one 30oz Bud Light and get one free.

Post-Game: Stadium View is the official home of the Blizzard Post-Game Party. Enjoy some of your favorite beverages and meet the players and coaches. Stadium View, the official post-game party.

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