Hammerheads Game Notes
March 16, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Corpus Christi Hammerheads News Release
QUICK FACTS:
West Texas Roughnecks (1-1)
@ Corpus Christi Hammerheads (1-1)
Date: Sunday March 21st, 2010
Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. CT
Site: American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, TX
National Anthem: TBD
Coin Toss: TBD
Officials: Referee: Ford Sasser
Umpire: Lubin Garcia
Head Linesman: Marc Harrod
Line Judge: Greg Newman
Back Judge: Julian Alvarez
Radio: ESPN 1230 KSIX - Scott Howe
Pre-Game 3:40pm
Kickoff 4:05
TV: B2tv.com
Series Record: Odessa Leads Series 2-1
Last Meeting: Roughnecks 55 - Hammerheads 44 6/27/09
Streaks: Hammerheads W-1, Roughnecks L-1
Coaches:
Roughnecks: Chris Williams, Second season in IFL, 7th season overall with franchise.
Hammerheads: Stephen Fillmore, First Season as Hammerheads Head Coach
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Roughnecks: Dane Lisser (414)379-1288, danel@roughnecksifl.com
Hammerheads: Scott Howe (361-882-5749), mobile: (361-385-6412)scott@cchammerheads.net
THE STAKES: The Hammerheads look to move to 2-1 on the 2010 season and close out the 3 game homestand 2-1.
THE SERIES: Tonight's game is the 1st of 3 meetings between the Lone Star Division Rivals in 2010.
THE IFs:
If Corpus Christi Wins
They would win their second strait game of the 2010 season
They would move their home record above .500 at home for 2010.
They would even the All-Time IFL series history with the Roughnecks at 2-2.
HEAD COACHES:
Stephen Fillmore, who is also an assistant with the West Oso Bears, played three seasons for the Hammerheads. Last year Fillmore finished second on the team in tackles with 54 including 4.5 for a loss and 2.5 sacks. "I'm excited about this opportunity and want to thank the Hammerheads for believing in me", said Fillmore. "I can't wait to get to work and start building this team to contend for a championship".
Chris Williams is entering his Second season with the team in the IFL and 7th year with the franchise overall. Williams led the team to an undefeated regular season in 2005 and to a championship in 2006. Under his guidance the franchise has achieved a record of 51-26 overall including playoffs. In addition to his time with the Roughnecks, Williams has also coached the Birmingham Steeldogs and Wilkes Barre/Scranton Pioneers of the af2. Williams has earned a reputation of recruiting top prospects to his teams as well as developing young talent.
Hammerheads Team Leaders
Player
Category
Stat
Wes Cooper
Passing Yds
73
Brandon Hussey
Receptions
8
Brandon Hussey
Receiving Yds
86
Redford Borel
Rushing Yds
56
Henry Hall
All-Purpose Yds
44
Hardman/Borel
Total TDs
3
Brandon Hussey
Receiving TDs
1
Redford Borel
Rushing TDs
3
Hardman/Borel
Scoring
18
4 players tied
Sacks
1
Jason Lee
INTs
2
Salas/Hall
Tackles
12.0
Henry Hall
Kick Rtn Avg
20.7
Rene Vasquez
FG%
17.0
Rene Vasquez
XP%
0.33
LEAGUE TOP 5: Hammerhead players from this week's match-up who rank among the IFL's statistical leaders:
HAMMERHEADS
Player
Rank
Category
Stat
Jason Lee
T-3
Int's
2
4 Players
T-4
Force Fumble
1
Jason Lee
T-1
Fumble TD Return
1
Salas/Lee
T-1
DTD
1
DROPBACK: The Hammerheads Defeated the Austin Turfcats 51 - 36 on March 14th.
FORWARD MOTION: Corpus Christi will begin a 5 game road trip starting with a visit to San Angelo to take on the Stampede Express on Saturday March 27th at 7:05pm.
TEAM NOTES/TRENDS:
A Win is a Win: The Hammerheads won their first game of the 2010 season this past Sunday despite the teams struggles on offense for a second week in a row. The Defense however continued their stellar play producing the first 20 points of the game. While the stats may not have been pretty, the tally in the win column is.
Battle for the QB: The Hammerheads made a change prior to their second game brining in Wes Cooper at QB. The team chose not to have a true QB on the active roster to back him up. After Coopers struggles last week, the question is will the team utilize a true back up QB this week after the franchise added John De Los Santos to the roster.
Player of the Week?: After his performance last week, Hammerheads DB Jason Lee is a candidate for Defensive Player of the Week Honors. Lee had 7 Tackles, 2 Forced Fumbles, a Fumble Recovery for a Touchdown, and an INT.
PLAYERS/MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
Offensive and Defensive Lines: The Hammerheads look to control the line of scrimmage this week. The teams O-Line played much better in the win over Austin but still need some improvement. On defense the Hammerheads look to put more pressure on the Roughnecks QB. If the Hammerheads control the line... they'll control the game.
Passing Game: The passing game has been virtually non existent in two games thus far this season. The teams 3 QB's have gone 17-43, for 122yds, 1 TD and 4 Int's, in those two games. Those numbers have to improve for the team to have continued success.
Turnovers & Miscues: The Hammerheads had another 4 turnovers Sunday against Austin. Austin however committed 6 turnovers to give Corpus Christi a +2 on the night. That's a formula they can not rely on each and every week. The Hammerheads must reduce the mistakes and miscues for success.
Coaching: Hammerheads Rookie Head Coach Stephen Fillmore got his first professional win against Austin. Although there were a couple of questionable play calls, the staff as a whole improved from week one. They must continue that growth this week against West Texas.
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