Gunslingers at Maulers game preview
June 23, 2005 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Montgomery Bears News Release
QUICK FACTS: Lubbock Gunslingers (4-9) at Montgomery Maulers (7-6) Date: Saturday 25, 2005 Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET Referees: Site: Garrett Coliseum (8,500) Series Record: First Meeting Streaks: Montgomery: Lost 1, Lubbock: Won 2 Coach: Maulers - James Shiver [(7-6) overall regular season; 1st season]
MEDIA CONTACTS: Maulers: Keith Lueck (334-277-1881)
THE STAKES:
A non-division game that could decide who the champion is in the Central Division. Montgomery will claim the title with a win tonight. Also with a win, Montgomery is guaranteed a home playoff game. Lubbock needs a win to keep postseason hopes alive. THE SERIES:
This is the first meeting between the two teams.
THE Ifs: If Montgomery defeats Lubbock, it would ... ⢠Give Montgomery 1-0 series record against the Gunslingers ⢠Give Montgomery a 6-4 non-divisional record ⢠Give Montgomery a 5-1 record at home
HEAD COACH JAMES SHIVER:
Shiver has been the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator over the past four years with the Lake Charles (LA) Landsharks, one of the top teams in the NIFL. During that time, Lake Charles compiled a 42-13 record with three playoff appearances.
A former college football player at Louisiana-Lafayette, Shiver played defensive back for two seasons of indoor football with Lafayette (IPFL) before joining the coaching ranks.
THIS WEEK'S QUOTES:
Coach Shiver on the game versus the Lakeland Thunderbolts and the upcoming game against Beaumont:
"Last week's game was a tough loss. We came into it prepared and then some things happened that were out of our control. Beaumont came to play and we helped them out a few times."
• Discuss this story on the National Indoor Football League message board...
National Indoor Football League Stories from June 23, 2005
- Gunslingers at Maulers game preview - Montgomery Bears
- Dayton adds needed depth, talent for playoffs - Dayton Bulldogs
- Maulers Set Roster for Playoffs - Montgomery Bears
- Marshals host U.S. Bank Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday - The Marshals
- Warbirds to battle top-ranked River City on Friday - Dayton Bulldogs
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.
