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April 8, 2011 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Amarillo Venom News Release
Amarillo, TX 4/8/11 - The Amarillo Venom are set to host the Colorado Ice Saturday night at Coors Light Field. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m.
The Ice is coming off of a 38-26 win against the Bricktown Brawlers on the road in Oklahoma City while the Venom is coming off of a 52-51 loss at home against the Allen Wranglers.
"We are just ready to get back on the field," said Rodney Blackshear, the Venom's Head Coach. "We are looking forward to Colorado."
The Ice comes into Amarillo on a five game winning streak. The Venom has struggled to this point in the season, but knows that a win against Colorado would be a step in the right direction.
The Venom will need to take care of the football against the Ice and will not be able to afford to turn it over like they have the past five games. Despite having seven more giveaways than takeaways, the Venom has lost five games by a combined 28 points (5.6 points/game).
"The talent and desire is there, we just haven't been able to take care of the football and finish games," said Coach Blackshear. "A win against Colorado would be a step in the right direction to getting this season back on track."
Tickets are still available for the Venom's game against the Ice and 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 .
Fans attending the game will have a chance to win $25,000, thanks to the People's Federal Credit Union. Visit the Venom's Customer Service desk on the northwest corner of the concourse before the game and during the first quarter for your chance to win.
The AMARILLO VENOM is a proud member of the Indoor Football League.
QUICK FACTS:
Amarillo Venom (0-5) VS
Colorado Ice (5-0)
Date: Saturday, April 9th
Kickoff: 7:05 p.m. CST
Site: Coors Light Field in Amarillo
Officials:
Referee: Chris Snead
Umpire: Oscar Shorten
Head Linesman: Richard Simmons
Line Judge: Brad Rogers
Back Judge: Lo van Pham
Radio: KPUR 107.1 FM
Internet: www.govenom.com
Broadcasters: Trevor Miller (PXP) Phil Woodall (Color)
Series Record: First meeting of the 2011 regular season.
Last Game: 51-52 to the Allen Wranglers
Streak: Lost 5
Coaches: Rodney Blackshear, Venom, Collin Sanders, Ice
VENOM QUICK STATS
OFFENSE DEFENSE
Avg. Points/GM - 32.8 (164 total) Avg. Points Against/GM - 38.4 (192 total)
Avg. Passing Yards/GM - 147.0 (735 total) Avg. Passing Yards/GM - 162.8 (814 total)
Avg. Rushing Yards/GM - 56.4 (282 total) Avg. Rushing Yards/GM - 40.6 (203 total)
Avg. Total Yards/GM - 203.4 (1017 total) Avg. Total Yards/GM - 203.4 (1017 total)
3rd Down Conversion %- 19 % (8-43) 3rd down Stop % - 67 % (33-49)
4th Down Conversion % - 41 % (7-17) 4th Down Stop % - 46 % (6-13)
Penalty Yards/GM - 75.8 (379 total) Opp. Penalty Yards/GM - 42.0 (210 total)
Total Fumbles-Lost - 8-3 Total-Fumbles-Recovered-7-4
Total Interceptions - 14 Total Interceptions - 6
Total Giveaways - 17 Total Takeaways - 10
*Turnover Margin: -7
ICE QUICK STATS
OFFENSE DEFENSE
Avg. Points/GM - 40.2 (201 total) Avg. Points Against/GM - 26.2 (131 total)
Avg. Passing Yards/GM - 162.0 (810 total) Avg. Passing Yards/GM - 150.4 (752 total)
Avg. Rushing Yards/GM - 76.0 (380 total) Avg. Rushing Yards/GM - 23.8 (119 total)
Avg. Total Yards/GM - 238.0 (1190 total) Avg. Total Yards/GM - 174.2 (871 total)
3rd Down Conversion %- 30 % (12-40) 3rd down Stop % - 79 % (37-47)
4th Down Conversion % - 33 % (5-15) 4th Down Stop % - 68 % (13-19)
Penalty Yards/GM - 78.0 (390 total) Opp. Penalty Yards/GM - 65.2 (326 total)
Total Fumbles-Lost - 12-6 Total-Fumbles-Recovered- 14-4
Total Interceptions - 8 Total Interceptions - 10
Total Giveaways - 14 Total Takeaways - 14
*Turnover Margin: 0
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