Wichita Wild Vs. New Mexico Stars March 31st Game Preview
March 28, 2012 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Wichita Wild News Release
WICHITA, KS. - The Wichita Wild of the Indoor Football League (IFL) will play host to the New Mexico Stars this Saturday, March 31st. This will be the first matchup between the two teams this season. The Wild come into the week 6 matchup at 0-4, the Stars 1-1. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 7:05pm (CST) at Hartman Arena.
New Mexico hasn't played in two weeks and is sure to be rested, but the biggest question will be whether the rust has set in. In two games, the Stars have allowed 42 points per game while scoring 37. Quarterback Arkelon Hall has completed 58% of his passes, throwing 35-60 for 287 yards, 5 touchdowns and 1 interception.
Wichita is coming off an extremely physical battle against the Allen Wranglers last weekend in a game that ultimately saw Wichita lose 61-48. The game was interrupted by several scuffles. Emotions ran high following the conclusion of the game, ultimately leading to a one game suspension of Wild Defensive End Kwame Jordan, handed down by the IFL earlier this week.
The game was full of back and forth action as the lead changed several times throughout the course of the game. Starting quarterback Phil Staback was knocked from the game during the second quarter with an MCL sprain, keeping him out indefinitely for 3-4 weeks. Prior to his injury, Staback was 7-8 for 4 touchdowns. Marcus Jackson stepped in and performed admirably completing 10-17 passes for 1 touchdown, but unfortunately a last minute interception ended up costing the Wild a shot at the win. Rookie Wide Receiver Doug Pierce had a standout game, hauling in 143 yards and 5 touchdowns.
With the loss of both Staback and Jordan, the Wild will look to lean heavily on supporting players to step into new positions if they wish to walk away with a win this Saturday night.
Key Matchup: Wild Offense vs. Stars Offense Currently, the Wild stand 13th in the IFL in points per game with 39.7, while the Stars stand 15th at 37 points per game. New starting Wild Quarterback Marques Jackson must jump start the Offense and kick his throwing prowess in high gear as the Stars are 9th in the league in total defense, allowing only 42 points a game.
To keep up with all the latest Wild news, and to purchase your tickets for Saturday night's game, visit www.wichitawildfootball.com. Follow the team's social media on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Gowalla. Friday night's game can also be viewed on the America One Network: www.b2livetv.com.
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