Talons vs. Storm - Game Preview
July 12, 2013 - Arena Football League (AFL)
San Antonio Talons News Release
The San Antonio Talons (8-7) will look to bounce back against the Tampa Bay Storm (7-8), after being overwhelmed by San Jose last week. The Storm have been struggling mightily of late. The Storm suffered a defeat in Week 16 at the hands of the Spokane Shock 63-4 9, which earned them their fourth loss in four games.
With Tampa's division already clinched, they don't have much to play for except for pride and "spoiler" effect. The Talons on the other hand, must find a way to win this game if they hope to make the playoffs. With Chicago right on their tail, the Talons can ill afford to have any slip-ups this week.
The teams last faced each other in Tampa Bay, in Week 4 of the AFL season. Ex-Talons quarterback Nick Hill threw for 187 yards and four touchdowns in the game helping the Talons to a 52-36 victory.
San Antonio's defense will certainly have to be on their heels, against a tough offensive-minded football team like the Storm. Storm quarterback Ray Hippeard threw for 249 yards and six touchdowns in a loss last week against Spokane. Wide Receiver Joe Hills (4th in AFL in receiving) will also look to challenge the Talons defense after having one of his best games of the season last week. Against the Shock, Hills hauled in 10 catches for 141 yards and four touchdowns, giving him 36 receiving touchdowns for the season thus far.
The Talons will certainly need better play from Rohan Davey and the offense this week against the Storm. Davey threw a season-high three interceptions against San Jose, and could not seem to find any type of rhythm the whole night. The loss was Davey's first, since taking over at quarterback for the Talons midway through the season. Look for Rohan Davey to come back with a purpose in Week 17 as the Talons have much to play for
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