Geen Bay Blizzard game notes
April 26, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release
QUICK FACTS:
Geen Bay Blizzard (2-1)
at W-B/S Pioneers (3-1)
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2005
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. CDT
Site: Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
National Anthem: TBD
Coin Toss: TBD
Officials: TBD
Radio: None
TV: None
Series Record: W-B/S leads 1-0
Last Meeting: W-B/S 75, at Green Bay 39
Streaks: W-B/S W1
Coaches: Bob Landsee (2-1, first season)
Les Cook (3-1)
THE STAKES: This is the second meeting between the two teams, and the first in Pennsylvania. The Pioneers fell to the Louisville Fire last week and are looking to bounce back into the division lead. Green Bay is looking to move to 3-1 and into second place over the Pioneers with a win.
THE SERIES: Green Bay was defeated by Macon, 55-25, in their second game in franchise history.
THE IFs:
If Green Bay defeats W-B/S, it would ... (
· Give the Blizzard a 1-1 record with Macon
· Give Green Bay a 1-1 record on the road in 2005
· Give Bob Landsee a 3-1 record as head coach
· Improve on the best start ever by the Blizzard
· Tie the best road record to start the season
GREEN BAY (2-1, Won 1)
Date Opponent Result Score
4/8 ALBANY 7:00 W 49-41
4/16 @ Manchester 6:30 L 59-41
4/23 MACON 7:00 W 28-18
4/30 @ Wilkes-Barre 6:00 L1 WBS 1-0
Date Opponent Time Streak Series
5/7 @ Arkansas 7:00 -- No History
5/14 LOUISVILLE 7:00 L3 LOU 3-1
5/21 QUAD CITY 7:00 L4 QC 4-0
5/28 @ Birmingham 7:00 L1 BIR 1-0
6/3 WILKES-BARRE 7:00 L1 WBS 1-0
6/11 MANCHESTER 7:00 L2 MAN 2-0
6/18 @ Louisville 6:30 L3 LOU 3-1
6/24 BIRMINGHAM 7:00 L1 BIR 1-0
7/9 @ Quad City 8:30 L4 QC 4-0
7/15 @ ALB 6:30 W2 GBB 2-1
7/23 FLORIDA 7:00 -- No History
7/30 @ South Georiga 6:30 -- No History
WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON (3-1, Lost 1)
Date Opponent Result Score
4/1 OKLAHOMA CITY 7:30 W
4/10 QUAD CITY 4:00 W
4/15 @ Albany 7:30 W
4/22 LOUISVILLE 7:30 L
4/30 GREEN BAY 7:30 W1 WBS 1-0
Date Opponent Time Streak Series
5/14 @ Quad City 8:30 W2 WBS 2-1
5/21 @ Rio Grande 8:30 -- No History
5/27 MANCHESTER 7:30 L1 WBS 6-3
6/3 @ Green Bay 8:00 W1 WBS 1-0
6/11 ALBANY 7:30 W2 ALB 4-6
6/18 @ Macon 7:30 -- No History
6/25 @ South Georgia 7:30 W1 SGW 3-1
7/8 @ Manchester 7:30 L1 WBS 6-3
7/16 @ Florida 7:30 L1 FLA 1-0
7/23 ALBANY 7:30 W2 ALB 4-6
7/30 MACON 7:30 -- No History
HEAD COACHES: Green Bay's Bob Landsee starts his first season in af2 with the Blizzard. Landsee had been an assistant coach in the AFL for five years, most recently with the Indiana Firebirds, last year, and he has led the Blizzard to their best start ever.
LAST SERIES MEETING: GREEN BAY, Wis. â The Blizzard were within one point at halftime, but were outgunned in the second half to a 75-39 Pioneers victory.
SERIES NOTABLES: Green Bay OS Randall Lane (now with Columbus of the AFL) had three touchdowns and 264 all-purpose yards.
FAMILIAR FACES: None to note.
LEAGUE TOP 10s:
GREEN BAY BLIZZARD
Player Rank Category Stat
Ryan Bowers 2 Interceptions 3
Ryan Bowers 6 Tackles 20.0
WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON
Player Rank Category Stat
Kyle Rowley 2 Tot. Off. Yds. 1019
J.R. Thomas 1 All Purp. Yds. 786
TALE OF THE TAPE: Here's how the Blizzard and the Pioneers stack up:
Statistical BLIZZARD PIONEERS
Category Rank Stat Rank Stat
Scoring Offense 15 39.3 3 57.0
Scoring Defense 7 39.3 9 42.5
Total Offense 8 252.0 7 256.0
Total Defense 17 281.7 5 214.8
Pass Offense 8 239.7 5 252.5
Pass Defense 17 260.0 5 202.2
Rushing Offense 14 12.3 19 3.5
Rushing Defense 14 21.7 7 12.5
Pass Rating 7 115.9 5 124.7
Pass Def. Rating 6 101.8 8 105.1
Kickoff Returns T14 16.6 4 22.1
MFG Returns T2 31.0 13 4.0
Turnover Margin T6 +0.67 11 -0.25
Field Goals 13 .167 3 .750
PAT Kicking 13 .765 1 .893
Sacks By T4 7 T4 7
Sacks Against T6 3 T3 2
First Downs 19 40 2 72
Opp. First Downs 15 59 18 70
Penalties 17 78.3 8 40.8
Opp. Penalties 5 71.3 2 80.5
BLIZZARD INJURY REPORT:
Pos. Name Injury Status
DS Brent Holmes
OL/DL Asa Francis
OL/DL Chris Eggleston
DROPBACK: GREEN BAY, Wis. â The Blizzard set franchise records by allowing only 18 points and having 46 combined points scored in a 28-18 victory against Macon.
FORWARD MOTION: The Blizzard could be tied with Louisville for first place (with a Louisville loss and a Blizzard win) as they head into Arkansas.
TEAM NOTES/TRENDS:
Defense Dominates: The Blizzard has recorded six interceptions and seven sacks in three games. They also rank in the top half of the league in points allowed.
Mason Being Covered: OS Troy Mason has been covered more often, but he's been able to connect with Johnny Turman for some amazing touchdown receptions.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME (selected by media)
Week Opp. Player
2 ALB GB QB Johhny Turman
3 @MAN MAN QB Jake Eaton
4 MAC GB OS Troy Mason
ADT DEFENSIVE PLAYER (selected by media)
Week Opp. Player
2 ALB GB OL/DL Nick Anderson
3 @MAN MAN DS Alli Sebastian
4 MAC GB Team Defense
U.S. IRONMAN AWARD (selected by media)
Week Opp. Player
2 ALB GB WR/DB Torrey Day
3 @MAN MAN WR/LB J.J. McKelvey
4 MAC GB OL/DL Chris Eggleston
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