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Peoria vs. Rock River game notes

April 20, 2006 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF) News Release


QUICK FACTS:
Peoria Rough Riders (0-3)
@ Rock River Raptors 2-2)

Game Date: Saturday, April 22, 2006
Doors Open: 6:30pm CST
Kickoff: 7:30 PM CST
Site: Metro Centre
300 Elm St. Rockford, IL

UIF Game Officials:
Referee: Dana Nelson
Umpire: Justin Ingalls
Linesman: Cary Radisewitz
Line Judge: Jim Ricketts
Back Judge: Randy Waagmeester

Radio:
Rock River
WTJK 1380 AM
www.raptorsuif.com
Andy Gannon- Play-by-Play
Pre-game @ 7:10 PM CST

Rock River looks to bounce back after playing Sioux Falls tough for 3 quarters in Week 4 before getting outscore 13-0 in the 4th leading to a 48-34 loss in Sioux Falls. The Raptors only losses this season have come against the Storm. Defensive back Ty Meyers had a big game last week as he compiled 9 tackles and 2 interceptions in the loss. Quarterback Ben Sankey leads the offense, as he is 2nd in the UIF in passing yards (702) and completion percentage (60%). Peoria is still looking for their first win of the season. Last week, the Rough Riders lost a home battle to Ohio Valley 60-53. Peoria is scoring the 4th most points in the UIF with 39.3 points per game, but they are giving up the most points per game with 56.0. Wide receiver Phil Taylor Jr. is 7th in the UIF in receptions with 17. This is the first of two meetings between the teams this season.

PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Peoria Rough Riders
Ashlee Frazier: WR, 11 receptions for 142 yards and 4 TD's this season
Phil Taylor Jr.: WR, 17 receptions for 181 yards and 3 TD's this season
Blue Aldridge: LB, 22 tackles this season
Andrew Franklin: DL, 7.5 tackles, 5 tackles for a combined loss of 21 yards and 3.5 sacks this season

Rock River
Ben Sankey: QB, 70-of-117 passing for 702 yards and 12 TD's with 2 INT's this season
Luke McArdle: WR, 21 receptions for 226 and 4 TD's this season
Ade Adeyemo: WR, 21 receptions for 239 yards and 4 TD's this season
Ty Meyers: DB, 215 tackles and 2 INT's this season

GAME SCHEDULES
Peoria Rough Riders (0-3) Head Coach: Chuck Goodwin
DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE
Friday March 24 Bloomington L 40-44
Saturday April 8 Lexington L 36-66
Sunday April 15 Ohio Valley L 60-53
Saturday April 22 @ Rock River
Sunday April 30 Sioux City
Saturday May 6 Evansville
Saturday May 13 @ Bloomington
Saturday May 20 @ Ohio Valley
Saturday May 27 Omaha
Saturday June 3 Sioux City
Saturday June 10 @ Sioux Falls
Saturday June 17 @ Evansville
Saturday June 24 @ Lexington
Saturday July 1 Rock River
Saturday July 8 @ Sioux City

Rock River Raptors (2-2) Head Coach: Rik Richards
DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE
Saturday March 25 @ Evansville W 47-36
Saturday April 1 Sioux Falls L 20-46
Saturday April 8 @ Bloomington W 36-34
Saturday April 15 @ Sioux Falls L 34-48
Saturday April 22 Peoria
Saturday April 29 Omaha
Saturday May 6 Bloomington
Friday May 12 @ Ft. Wayne
Saturday May 20 Lexington
Saturday June 3 @ Lexington
Saturday June 10 @ Omaha
Saturday June 17 Ft. Wayne
Saturday June 24 Bloomington
Saturday July 1 @ Peoria
Saturday July 8 Ohio Valley

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