Green Bay Blizzard game notes
April 13, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release
QUICK FACTS:
Wilkes Barre/Scranton Pioneers (1-0) @ Green Bay Blizzard (1-0)
Date: Friday, April 16, 2004
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CST
Site: Resch Center (8,600)
National Anthem: Laura Kolar
Coin Toss: Governor Jim Doyle
Officials: Pat Miles (referee), Fred Bryan (Umpire), Rick Kruger (Headlinesman), Matt Kukar (Line Judge), Tom Wohlleber ( Back Judge)
Radio: None
TV: None
Series Record: Series tied 0-0
Last Meeting: First Meeting
Streaks: GB W1, WBS W1
Coaches: Brian Noble (1-0, first season), Les Moss (1-0, first season)
THE STAKES: With a win, Green Bay would take a 1-0 lead in the series and stay undefeated in 2004.
THE SERIES: First meeting between teams.
THE IFs:
If Green Bay wins, it would ...
Give Green Bay 1-0 series record against Wilkes Barre/Scranton
Give Green Bay a 2-0 record in 2004
Give Brian Noble his second win as Blizzard Head Coach
Give Green Bay 1-0 home record in 2004
GREEN BAY (1-0, Won 1)
Date Opponent Streak Result Score
4/9 @ San Diego W1 Won 67-49
Date Opponent Time Streak Series
4/16 WILKES B/S 7:30 L2 0-0
4/24 @ Wichita 7:00 W2 0-2
5/1 @ Quad City 7:30 W2 0-2
5/8 CENTRAL VALLEY 7:30 L2 0-0
5/14 OKLAHOMA CITY 7:30 W2 0-0
5/22 LOUISVILLE 7:30 W1 1-1
5/28 @ Manchester 6:30 W1 0-0
6/5 PEORIA 7:30 W1 0-2
6/12 @ Birmingham 7:30 L1 0-0
6/18 QUAD CITY 7:30 W2 0-2
6/25 @ Albany 6:30 L1 0-0
7/9 ALBANY 7:30 L1 0-0
7/17 SAN DIEGO 7:30 L2 2-1
7/24 @ Louisville 6:30 W1 1-1
7/31 @ Peoria 7:00 W1 0-2
Wilkes Barre/Scranton (1-0, Won 1)
Date Opponent Streak Result Score
4/10 COLUMBUS W1 WON 38-33
Date Opponent Time Streak Series
4/16 @ Green Bay 7:30 W1 0-0
4/24 QUAD CITY 6:00 W2 0-1
5/1 LOUISVILLE 6:00 W1 0-0
5/8 @ AIbany 6:00 L1 1-5
5/15 @ Peoria 7:00 W1 0-0
5/22 CAPE FEAR 6:00 W1 0-0
5/29 @ Louisville 6:30 W1 0-0
6/5 MANCHESTER 6:30 L2 3-3
6/12 @ Quad City 7:30 W2 0-1
6/18 @ Albany 6:30 L1 1-5
6/26 CAPE FEAR 6:00 W1 0-0
6/10 MANCHESTER 6:00 L2 3-3
6/17 ALBANY 6:00 L1 1-5
6/24 @ Cape Fear 7:30 W1 0-0
6/30 @ Manchester 7:30 L2 3-3
All times are CST.
HEAD COACHES: Green Bay's Brian Noble steps into the position of Head Coach of the Green Bay Blizzard, this popular former Packer brings along an impressive resume of NFL experience, leadership skills and community service. Coach Noble's responsibilities are to prepare the team for success on the field, and draw upon his media knowledge to contribute to the organization in other ways as well.
For nine years, Noble was a ferocious hitter and defensive leader who roamed the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field as an inside linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. After being drafted in the fifth round by Green Bay in 1985, he jumped into the starting lineup in only his second regular season game and went on to scoop up the Packers' "Rookie of the Year" award. During his tenure with the Green and Gold, Brian led the team in total tackles four times and also displayed his toughness as a solid special teams player. Prior to his pro career, Noble was a standout football player at Arizona State University and Fullerton Junior College.
During and subsequent to his playing days, Noble worked in both television and radio. As an analyst for the Packers post-game radio show, fans across Wisconsin are familiar with his keen insight on the game and no-holds-barred commentary. In addition to other media ventures, he developed and produced the syndicated television show "Hitting the Outdoors," which has reached millions of households throughout the Midwest.
Wilkes Barre/Scranton Head Coach Les Moss most recently served as Assistant Coach/Director of Player Personnel of the AFL's Orlando Predators. He has served in various capacities within the Orlando organization for twelve years. During his career with Orlando, Moss has helped guide the Predators to 11 playoff appearances, six ArenaBowl championship games, and two titles (1998 and 2000).
Moss originally joined the Predators in 1991, where he worked on the staff of his father, Perry Moss. During the next 10 seasons, he held a variety of positions and established himself as one of football's best recruiters.
In addition to the Predators, Moss spent the 2001 season as an assistant coach with the Orlando Rage of the XFL.
Moss began his AFL coaching career as a video coordinator with the Chicago Bruisers in 1988. He moved to the Detroit Drive in 1990, where he handled day-to-day football operations and administrative duties. When Perry Moss resigned as Detroit's coach to accept the head coaching position with the expansion Predators, Les joined his staff.
LAST SERIES MEETING: First series meeting.
SERIES NOTABLES: Both teams won their first game and head into this weeks match up 1-0.
FAMILIAR FACES: None
LEAGUE TOP 10s: Players from this week's match up who rank among af2's statistical leaders:
YOUR TEAM
Player Rank Category Stat
Chris Greisen 2 Pass Rating 146.1
Randall Lane T2 Scoring 36
Greg Krauss T9 PAT Kicking 70.0
THEIR TEAM
Player Rank Category Stat
Tim Hicks 9 Rushing 31
Lawrence Pullen 5 Kickoff Return 25.7
Lawrence Pullen 8 MFG Return 9.0
David Davis T3 Field Goals 1
TALE OF THE TAPE:
Statistical BLIZZARD PIONEERS
Category Rank Stat Rank Stat
Scoring Offense 3 67.0 18 38.0
Scoring Defense T16 49 T4 33.0
Total Offense 14 238.0 16 231.0
Total Defense 19 290.0 9 219.0
Pass Offense 11 239.0 20 188.0
Pass Defense 24 303.0 15 220.0
Rushing Offense T22 -1.0 6 43.0
Rushing Defense 1 -13.0 2 -1.0
Scoring (Non-Kick) T11 60 19 32
Scoring (Kicking) T13 7 T17 6
Pass Rating 4 122.8 22 71.7
Pass Def. Rating 8 85.5 15 98.5
Kickoff Returns 24 9.0 6 23.0
MFG Returns T14 0.0 11 9.0
Turnover Margin T1 +5 T22 -3
Field Goals T17 .000 T1 1.000
PAT Kicking T16 .700 T11 .750
Sacks By T7 3 T10 2
Sacks Against T5 1 T1 0
First Downs 24 10 15 20
Opp. First Downs T9 16 T6 13
Penalties 16 94.0 11 69.0
Opp. Penalties 17 93.0 18 100.0
Red Zone Off T8 85.7 17 66.7
Red Zone Def T18 100.0 T3 50.0
YOUR TEAM INJURY REPORT:
Pos. Name Injury Status
WR/LB Quentin Ware-Bey Hamstring SIR
DS Kenny Williams Knee LIR
WR/DB Terrence Banks Ankle LIR
THIS WEEK'S QUOTES: Coach Noble, "We have just scratched the surface of our potential."
MILESTONES: With a win, the Blizzard would record their first 2-0 start in team history.
DROPBACK: The Blizzard recorded their first road win in team history defeating the San Diego Riptide 67-49. OS Randall Lane led the Blizzard with 6 touchdown receptions for 159 yards.
FORWARD MOTION: The Blizzard will take to the road the next two weeks when they travel to Wichita and Midwest Division rival Quad City.
TEAM NOTES/TRENDS:
Robert Garth: WR/LB Robert Garth was voted US Army Ironman with his 2 receiving touchdowns and 1 interception return for a touchdown.
Give it to Randall: Randall Lane set 3 franchise single game records in week 2 by recording 10 receptions for 159 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Road woes: The Blizzard ended their 8 game road losing streak with a win in week 2 against San Diego Riptide.
PLAYERS/MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
Blizzard OS Randall Lane vs. Pioneer secondary: Randall set 4 franchise records in week 2 while still recovering from a sore hamstring injury that slowed him in training camp. Lane was voted Baby Ruth Deal Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.
KEY DATES IN TEAM/LEAGUE HISTORY:
March 30, 2003 â The Blizzard played their first game in franchise history against the Hawaiian Islanders.
April 19, 2003 â The Blizzard played their first home game at the Resch Center against the Wichita Stealth.
June 28, 2003 â The Blizzard recorded their first franchise win against the San Diego Riptide.
April 9, 2004 â The Blizzard recorded their first franchise road win against the San Diego Riptide.
BABY RUTH REAL DEAL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME (selected by media)
Week Opp. Player
1 BYE
2 SD Randall Lane
ADT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME
Week Opp. Player
1 BYE
2 GB Brad Greetis
ARMY IRONMAN AWARD (selected by media)
Week Opp. Player
1 BYE
2 SD Robert Garth
RECENT ROSTER MOVES (most recent first):
Date Action Player
4/7 Activated from RTR Brett Wetton
4/7 Recallable Re assign Dustin Sagedahl
4/7 Reassignment Ben Arnold
4/7 Assigned Ronnie Washburn
4/2 Assigned Patrick Heard
4/2 Assigned Terrence Wood
4/2 Assigned Reggie Poole
4/2 Activated from RTR Greg Krauss
arenafootball2 Stories from April 13, 2004
- Wichita Stealth game notes - Wichita Stealth
- Green Bay Blizzard game notes - Green Bay Blizzard
- 'Tide Still Looking For Win Number One - San Diego Riptide
- Offensive player of the week - Green Bay Blizzard
- Firecats Rank Number One in Offense and Defense - Florida Firecats
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
