Game Preview - Blizzard Face IFL Newcomer Cedar Rapids
March 7, 2012 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release
Who:Cedar Rapids Titans (1-0) at Green Bay Blizzard (1-1)
When: Friday, March 9 7:30pm CT
Where: Brown County Arena - Green Bay, WI
Blizzard Update: Green Bay played a solid team game last week and earned a 55-32 win in Reading. The offense was led by running back La'Ron Council who carried 18 times for 81 yards and three touchdowns. Defensive back Aaron Moore paced the defense with six tackles and two pass break-ups. The defense created four turnovers, including two interceptions by BJ Hill. The Special Teams unit scored two touchdowns on a missed field goal return and a kickoff return by Hill. For his efforts, the IFL named Hill the Week 2 Vidswap.com Special Teams Player of the Week.
Titans Update: Cedar Rapids made their IFL debut last week. The Titans topped Lehigh Valley 32-13 in front of a sold out crowd at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena. The key play came at the end of the first half when Cedar Rapids blocked a field goal try by Lehigh Valley's Chris Hazley. Titan defensive back Tommie Williams picked up the loose ball and took it in for a touchdown and a 26-13 lead. In the second half, the Titans defense took over. Two familiar faces will return to Green Bay this week. Titans quarterback Willie Copeland and Offensive Coordinator Tommie Williams were both with the Blizzard last season. Last week, Copeland was 20-39 passing for 226 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Cedar Rapids Head Coach is Kyle Moore-Brown, he is the brother of former Packers player Gilbert Brown.
Series: This is the first meeting between the two teams. Friday will be the home opener for the Blizzard. Green Bay is 5-4 in its previous home openers.
Transactions: Green Bay signed defensive lineman James McClinton this week. McClinton was a Second Team All-IFL Defensive Lineman last season with the Blizzard. Green Bay also traded offensive lineman Frank Toarmina to Reading for future considerations.
Promotion:Friday night will be Throwback Night. The Blizzard and Bud Light will be giving away Blizzard retro trucker hats to the first 1,500 fans 21 years of age and older. It's also a Bud Light Fun Night. Four large cans of Bud Light for only $10.00.
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