Venom Game Preview: Amarillo Vs. West Texas
June 25, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Amarillo Venom News Release
Amarillo, TX 6/25/10- Amarillo Venom (number 2) will embark on their first round playoff game Monday June 28th at 7:05PM in the Amarillo Civic Center squaring off with the West Texas Roughnecks (number 7).
Amarillo (11-3) has stayed focused on the basics of football and getting back to their roots as they prepare for the Roughnecks. Wide receiver Carl Johnson collected two touchdowns (nine total) for 50 yards last week against San Angelo. The Venom defense leads the IFL with 28 interceptions as defensive backs Kevin Patterson and Darrius Battles added one each. The Lonestar West Division Champions continue to work hard each day preparing for the playoffs.
West Texas (7-7) will play their first road game in three weeks and are 3-4 on the road. The Roughnecks running back Rashaud Slaughter earned two touchdowns for 55 yards as wide receiver Dextar Henderson had two receiving touchdowns for 34 yards against Corpus Christi last week.
QUICK FACTS:
Amarillo Venom (11-3) VS
West Texas Roughnecks (7-7)
Date: Saturday, June 19, 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: 2-0, 53-27 @ Odessa 3/13 & 55-33 @ Amarillo 3/27
Last Game: 50-60 LOSS @ San Angelo 6/19
Streak: LOSS 1
Coaches: Jon Lyles, Venom & Chris Williams, Roughnecks
THE SKINNY: Number 2 Amarillo Venom will battle number 7 West Texas in the first round of the playoffs.
THE SERIES: Amarillo and West Texas previous meetings resulted in Amarillo winning both competitions.
Who's Hot:
* DB: Kevin Patterson and Cashmin Thomas have a combined 14 total interceptions for the season.
* Venom defense lead the IFL with 28 interceptions
The Venom hold the number two seed and will take on the West Texas Roughnecks Monday, June 28th at 7:05PM in the Amarillo Civic Center to gain a second playoff tilt. The game will be nationally televised, but will be blacked out in the Amarillo area. Let's show the country that football fans in Amarillo are the best in the country!
In true Venom fashion there will be a tailgate party at Johnson and 3rd from 5:30PM-6:30PM with Coors Light draft beer and Buffalo Wild Wings will provide food. 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. Also, ask about "Bowl With The Venom" and the special deal that comes with it.
For other playoff details call 350-PASS (7277) or check out www.govenom.com. Fans may catch Monday's action beginning at 6:55pm CST on 1440 AM ESPN Radio with Kurt Kiser or on B2 Networks.
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