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April 1, 2011 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Amarillo Venom News Release
Amarillo, TX 4/1/11 - The Amarillo Venom are set to host the Allen Wranglers in a battle of division rivals Saturday night at Coors Light Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and the doors will open at 6:00 p.m.
Venom fans can expect to see a different team this week as numerous changes and additions have been made since the Venom's trip to Odessa. Julian Reese has had a week on the Venom's sideline as Assistant Head/ Quarterbacks Coach and Andrew Carcich will be lining up under center.
"Andrew is a veteran guy that knows the indoor game and has been through the fire," said Rodney Blackshear, the Venom's Head Coach. "He's demonstrated his ability to lead this week in practice."
Carcich will have plenty of weapons to throw to, as Steve Bergeski makes his first appearance of the 2011 season and John Roberson was added to what was an already very strong receiving unit.
The offense isn't the only unit that will look different this week as the defensive side of the ball has made some changes as well. Sammy Walker, the Venom's defensive coordinator who always stresses the importance of hitting, will have a couple new additions to his defense in Marcus Rowe, a 6'4" 330 pound defensive lineman from West Texas A&M and Mario Reese, a 6'3" 250 pound defensive lineman from the University of Minnesota.
"Rowe has already caught my attention this week in practice," said Coach Walker. "He is a really big guy. If he leans up against the side of a car it tips up on two wheels"
Saturday's game is the Venom's breast cancer awareness game and ladies that wear pink to the Civic Center Box Office will get in free. The Venom are also providing a free Candy Coburn concert at the Civic Center immediately following the game. The Coors Light Tailgate Party will take place as always on the corner of Johnson and 3rd. The tailgate party will begin at 5:30 and there will be free food and drink while supplies last.
Venom tickets can be purchased through the Amarillo Venom offices, located at 901 S. Buchanan in downtown Amarillo, by calling 806-350-7277, stopping by any United Supermarket location, or by going to www.panhandletickets.com .
The AMARILLO VENOM is a proud member of the Indoor Football League.
QUICK FACTS:
Amarillo Venom (0-4) VS
Allen Wranglers (2-2)
Date: Saturday, April 2nd
Kickoff: 7:05 p.m. CST
Site: Coors Light Field in Amarillo
Officials:
Referee: Wayne Bernier
Umpire: Clark Pylant
Head Linesman: Blake Swanner
Line Judge: Jeff Mikus
Back Judge: Richard Simmons
Radio: KPUR 107.1 FM
Internet: www.govenom.com
Broadcasters: Trevor Miller (PXP)
Series Record: First meeting of the 2011 regular season.
Last Game: 37-34 Loss to the West Texas Rough Necks
Streak: Lost 4
Coaches: Rodney Blackshear, Venom, Chris MacKeown, Wranglers
VENOM QUICK STATS
OFFENSE DEFENSE
Avg. Points/GM - 28.25 (113 total) Avg. Points Against/GM - 35.0 (140)
Avg. Passing Yards/GM - 141.75 (567 total) Avg. Passing Yards/GM - 167.0 (668)
Avg. Rushing Yards/GM - 62.25 (249 total) Avg. Rushing Yards/GM - 41.5 (166)
Avg. Total Yards/GM - 204.0 (816 total) Avg. Total Yards/GM - 208.5 (834)
3rd Down Conversion %- 18 % (6-33) 3rd down Stop % - 64 % (25-39)
4th Down Conversion % - 38 % (5-13) 4th Down Stop % - 46 % (6-13)
Penalty Yards/GM - 83.25 (333 total) Opp. Penalty Yards/GM - 33.75 (135 total)
Total Fumbles-Lost - 7-3 Total-Fumbles-Recovered-7-4
Total Interceptions - 10 Total Interceptions - 2
Total Giveaways - 13 Total Takeaways - 6
*Turnover Margin: -7
WRANGLERS QUICK STATS
OFFENSE DEFENSE
Avg. Points/GM - 42.5 (170 total) Avg. Points Against/GM - 44.25 (177 total)
Avg. Passing Yards/GM - 198.3 yards Avg. Passing Yards/GM - 108.7 yards
Avg. Rushing Yards/GM - 17.3 yards Avg. Rushing Yards/GM - 59.0 yards
Avg. Total Yards/GM - 215.6 yards Avg. Total Yards/GM - 167.7 yards
3rd Down Conversion %- 41 % (12-29) 3rd down Stop % - 70 % (19-27)
4th Down Conversion % - 50 % (3-6) 4th Down Stop % - 71 % (5-7)
Penalty Yards/GM - 58.66 yards Opp. Penalty Yards/GM - 60.33 yards
Total Fumbles-Lost - 8-5 Total-Fumbles-Recovered- 5-4
Total Interceptions - 5 Total Interceptions - 5
Total Giveaways - 10 Total Takeaways - 9
*Turnover Margin: -1
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