Venom Game Preview: Amarillo Vs. Arkansas
July 2, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Amarillo Venom News Release
Amarillo, TX 7/2/10- Amarillo Venom (2) will compete against the Arkansas Diamonds (3) for the third and final time this season in the second round of the playoffs this Saturday at 7:05PM CST in the Amarillo Civic Center.
Amarillo (12-3) won their first round playoff game against Odessa last week 56-36. The Venom defense leads the IFL with 28 interceptions and defensive back Cashmin Thomas is ranked second with eight total interceptions for 128 yards. Wide receiver Alex Watson leads the Venom offense in receiving touchdowns (12 total) for 548 yards this season. Amarillo has scored 51.6 points per game while Arkansas has scored 38 points per game.
Arkansas (12-3) will enter Venom territory again where their only road loss of the season took place (35-20). Running back AJ Harris and wide receiver Eric Ware each had one receiving touchdown and one rushing touchdown last week against Corpus Christi. The Diamonds lead the IFL with the least amount of points allowed per game (28.6) as well as the least amount of overall points against (452). Both teams match-up closely and will battle it out on the turf to break the tied series.
QUICK FACTS:
Amarillo Venom (12-3) VS
Arkansas Diamonds (12-3)
Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010
Kickoff: 7:05 p.m. CST
Site: Amarillo Civic Center (5001)
Officials:
Referee: Chris Snead
Umpire: Oscar Shorten
Head Linesman: Richard Simmons
Line Judge: Brad Rogers
Back Judge: Lo van Pham
Radio: 1440 AM ESPN Radio
Internet: www.govenom.com
Broadcasters: Kurt Kiser (PXP) (Color)
Series Record: 1-1 5/22 35-30 WIN, 6/4 68-41 LOSS
Last Game: 56-36 WIN vs. Odessa 6/28
Streak: WON 1
Coaches: Jon Lyles, Venom & Danton Barto, Diamonds
THE SKINNY: Number 2 Amarillo Venom will battle number 3 Arkansas Diamonds for the third and final time this season.
THE SERIES: The series is tied 1-1 the first meeting went to Amarillo and the second match-up went to Arkansas.
Who's Hot:
* The Venom lead the IFL with 28 interceptions and have scored 51.6 points per game
* WR: Alex Watson leads the team with 12 receiving touchdowns for 548 yards for 12 games
The Venom will take on the Arkansas Diamonds Saturday at 7:05PM in the Amarillo Civic Center to gain a third playoff tilt. In true Venom fashion there will be a tailgate party at Johnson and 3rd from 5:30PM-6:30PM with the Coors Light draft beer trailer. Must be 21 to consume.
The Venom are offering a special playoff package of four end zone or corner seats and four 2010 Venom playoff shirts for $72 or get 10 tickets for $120.
For other playoff details call 350-PASS (7277) or check out www.govenom.com. Fans may catch Saturday's action beginning at 6:55pm CST on 1440 AM ESPN Radio with Kurt Kiser or on B2 Networks.
Indoor Football League Stories from July 2, 2010
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