Venom Game Preview: Colorado at Amarillo
April 23, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Amarillo Venom News Release
Amarillo, TX 4/23/10- The Amarillo Venom will take on the Colorado Ice for the second straight week this Saturday, April 24th at 7pm CST in the Amarillo Civic Center as the only undefeated IFL squad.
Amarillo (5-0) completed their first second-half comeback of the season last Sunday in Loveland, Colorado. After the Venom trailed 29-21 at halftime, Amarillo outscored the Ice 28-8. Quarterback Julian Reese continued to impress, going 20 of 27 for 182 yards and 5 touchdowns along with leading the team in rushing last week with 36 yards (averaging over 5 yards a rush this season, but no rushing touchdowns). Reese leads the IFL in passer rating (138.9) and completion percentage (75.0%). On the defensive side, the Venom has forced their opponents to throw the ball 10 more times than they've rushed the football (Amarillo has 12 interceptions this season).
Colorado (0-6) is one of three teams in the league who have not won in 2010, but acquired a lethal weapon in wide receiver Lemans Casimier earlier this week. The 6-foot-5, 195-pounder had seven touchdown catches and 201 all-purpose yards this season for Billings before the trade. Casimier led the IFL in receiving last year with El Paso, grabbing 99 passes for 1,384 yards and 25 touchdowns. Colorado has played a different quarterback in each of their six games this season. David Knighton took the rains from Sherard Ellis in the third quarter last week, going 10 of 19 for 30 yards and 1 touchdown (1 interception). The Ice has dropped their previous three road tilts by an average of 22 points.
Key Stat: 78% of Amarillo opponents' points this season have come in the first half.
The Amarillo Venom are preparing for a "Black-Out" in the stands! Don't have black Venom gear? Visit www.amarillosportscentral.com. The Venom office is offering a special ticket package that includes 4 show tickets, 4 backpacks, 4 thundersticks, and 4 pom-poms for only $60! Call 806-350-PASS (7277) today!
QUICK FACTS:
Colorado Ice (0-6) @ Amarillo Venom (5-0)
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Kickoff: 7:05 p.m. CST
Site: Amarillo Civic Center (5,001)
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: Cody Eastwood (PXP), Phil Woodall (Color)
Series Record: Amarillo leads series 1-0
Last Game: 56-37 WIN @ Colorado (4/18)
Streak: WON 5
Coaches: Jon Lyles, Venom & Collins Sanders, Ice
THE SKINNY: The Venom continue to set a high standard in 2010, starting at a franchise best 5-0. The Venom are the only undefeated team in the IFL.
THE SERIES: The Venom won the first meeting last Sunday in Colorado. Amarillo pulled off their first second-half comeback of the season after trailing at halftime by eight points.
Who's Hot:
* WR DuVaughn Flagler: Recorded a game-high 82 yards and 3 touchdowns receiving last week. Flagler has collected 8 touchdowns over his last 3 games.
* Amarillo's 2nd-Half "D": The Venom defense has allowed only a total of 14 second-half points over their last 3 contests.
Fans may catch Saturday's action beginning at 6:55pm CST on 1440 AM ESPN Radio or B2 Networks.
The AMARILLO VENOM is a proud new member of the Indoor Football League. The team's front office is located at 901 S. Buchanan in downtown Amarillo. 2010 season tickets are available by calling (806) 350-PASS (7277).
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