Fantasy Rewind for Week 2
LAS VEGAS (79) AT GRAND RAPIDS (69)
Shaun King led the Gladiators offense to perfection, pushing the Rampage onto their heels from the very first play from scrimmage: a 41-yd TD strike to Kevin Prentice, who set a record for the most receiving TDs in a game. Matt Sauk filled in admirably for injured Chad Salisbury and spread the ball around nicely.
Key Stats:
Las Vegas Gladiators
Shaun King: 25-33, 373 yards, 10 TDs
Kevin Prentice: 13 for 235, 9 TDs, 80 return yards
Etu Molden: 7 for 75
Thabiti Davis: 5 for 63, TD
Earthwind Moreland: 6 tackles, 6 assists, 2 INTs
Steve Azar: 10 of 11 extra pts, 19 yd FG
Grand Rapids Rampage
Matt Sauk: 26-47, 360 yards, 7 TDs, 2 INTs
Timon Marshall: 10 for 137, 3 TDs, rushing TD, 1 tackle, 191 return yards
Jerome Riley: 4 for 82, TD, 4 tackles, FR for TD
Scotty Anderson: 4 for 74, 2 TDs
Troy Edwards: 4 for 32
Chris Ryan: 2 for 15, 5 rushing yards, TD, tackle
Brian Gowins: 9 of 10 extra points, missed FG
SAN JOSE (45) AT CHICAGO (48)
The Rush unfurled their championship banner and then went out and beat their Conference Finals opponent. The Chicago defense did a good job of keeping the Sabercats out of the endzone but got outgained 334 to 115.
Key Stats:
San Jose Sabercats
Mark Grieb: 36-54, 327 yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs
Ben Nelson: 10 for 99, TD
James Roe: 11 for 101, 2 TDs
Rodney Wright: 13 for 120, TD, tackle
Clevan Thomas: 3 tackles, 2 assists, INT
A.J. Hagland: 6 of 6 extra points, FG (25)
Chicago Rush
Matt D'Orazio: 15-28, 114 yards, 5 TDs, INT
Bobby Sippio: 4 for 42, 3 TDs
Andy McCullough: 7 for 39, 2 TDs
DeJuan Alfonso: 5 tackles
Jeremy Unertl: 4 tackles, 2 assists, 2 INT
Dennison Robinson: 10 solo tackles, 4 assists
Jonathan Ordway: 5 tackles, 3 assists, KR for TD
Dan Frantz: 6 of 6 extra points, 2 of 4 FGs (56, 39)
COLUMBUS (45) AT NEW ORLEANS (52)
The VooDoo returned to Arena play in New Orleans with a win over the Destroyers. Andy Kelly continued his success, while Matt Nagy completed only 50% of his passes. The VooDoo trio of unheralded wide receivers continued to impress and will be forces all season long.
Key Stats:
Columbus Destroyers
Matt Nagy: 22-44, 274, 5 TDs, INT
Damien Groce: 7 for 131, 4 TDs
David Saunders: 8 for 71, TD
Darcey Levy: 3 for 45
Josh Bush: 4 for 27
Jerald Brown: 1 tackle
Brandon Hefflin: 9 solo tackles, 2 assists
Rober' Freeman: 9 solo tackles
New Orleans VooDoo
Andy Kelly: 23-35, 279, 4 TDs
Kenny Henderson: 7 for 116, 2 TDs, 2 tackles
Tyrone Jones: 6 for 62, TD
Darnell McDonald: 9 for 80, TD
Dan Curran: 1 for 12, 15 rushing yards, 2 TDs
Chris D. Brown: 8 tackles
PHILADELPHIA (63) AT NASHVILLE (30)
The Soul opened their season by completely dominating the Kats in Nashville. Defensively they chased and harrassed Clint Stoerner all game long, looking the part of a title contender. Offensively they did whatever they wanted to do, scoring at will and living up to their preseason billing.
Key Stats:
Philadelphia Soul
Tony Graziani: 14-21, 215 yards, 5 TDs
Sean Scott: 7 for 75, TD, tackle
Larry Brackins: 4 for 75, TD, 2 tackles
Charles Pauley: 4 for 81, 3 TDs
Wes Ours: 16 rushing yards
Eddie Moten: 3 tackles, INT return for TD
Johnny Harris: 7 solo tackles
Nashville Kats
Clint Stoerner: 12-24, 131 yards, TD, INT
Carlos Wright: 7 for 64, TD, 120 return yards
Jason Shelley: 6 for 66
Cornelius Bonner: 7 for 119, 2 TDs
Dan Alexander: 5 rushing yards, TD
Ahmad Hawkins: 6 tackles, INT
TAMPA BAY (40) AT DALLAS (59)
Tampa Bay surprised by playing with spirit and verve, but could not overcome a record-setting night by Will Pettis. The Desperados were never really in trouble in this game, despite the fact that the Storm pulled even early in the 3rd quarter. A 26-7 run by Dallas sealed the game when things got tight.
Key Stats:
Tampa Bay Storm
John Kaleo: 25-43, 271 yards, 3 TDs, INT
Lawrence Samuels: 8 for 62, TD
Terrill Shaw: 1 for 36
Demetris Bendross: 3 for 20
TT Toliver: 9 for 126, 2 TDs
Rodney Filer: 3 for 20, 31 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs
Jeroid Johnson: 8 solo tackles
Lynarise Elphage: 7 solo tackles
Dallas Desperados
Clint Dolezel: 25-37, 294 yards, 8 TDs, INT
Marcus Nash: 8 for 98, TD
Will Pettis: 10 for 143, 4 TDs, kick return TD (56), 5 tackles
Josh White: 1 for 9, TD, 30 rushing yards, tackle
Jermaine Jones: 9 solo tackles
UTAH (75) AT ARIZONA (71)
Utah, without Siaha Burley and Aaron Boone, both sitting with injuries, scored two TDs in the final minute to come back from a late 9-point deficit and upset the Rattlers. Joe Germaine continued his fine play and Ryan Dennard had a career game, staking his claim to Ironman of the Month honors.
Key Stats:
Utah Blaze
Joe Germaine: 34-48, 433 yards, 10 TDs, INT, rushing TD
Siaha Burley: late scratch from lineup with injury
Ryan Dennard: 16 for 181, 7 TDs, 2 tackles
Orshawante Bryant: 9 for 156, 3 TDs, 3 tackles
Justin Skaggs: 5 for 50, 4 tackles
Clarence Lawson: 5 tackles
Arizona Rattlers
Sherdrick Bonner: 23-34, 319 yards, 7 TDs, rushing TD
Randy Gatewood: 6 for 69
Jeremiah Pope: 6 for 107, 4 TDs
Harvey Trandon: 10 for 116, 2 TDs
Kevin McKenzie: 1 for 27, TD
Bo Kelly: 48 rushing yards, 2 TDs
Joseph Todd: 7 tackles, INT
KANSAS CITY (40) AT COLORADO (44)
Despite Damian Harrell being hampered by a quad injury, the Crush had just enough to beat the tough Kansas City Brigade. Willie Quinnie helped pick up the slack when Harrell was out. The Brigade hung close to the Crush all game long but could never catch up to Colorado completely. Raymond Philaw and Jerel Myers turned in good games, while Charles Frederick showed he's definitely around to stay in the Brigade offense. The Brigade only rushed for 18 yards a week after rushing for 131.
Key Stats:
Kansas City Brigade
Raymond Philyaw: 29-39, 291 yards, 5 TDs
Jerel Myers: 7 for 79, 2 TDs, 6 rushing yards, rushing TD
Charles Frederick: 11 for 119, 2 TDs, 6 rushing yards
James Jordan: 5 for 38
DeShane Dennis: 7 solo tackles
Denario Smalls: 6 solo tackles
Colorado Crush
John Dutton: 25-38, 262 yards, 4 TDs
Damian Harrell: 3 for 18, 2 TDs
Robert Redd: 6 for 56
Willie Quinnie: 9 for 100, 2 TDs
Brad Pyatt: 7 for 88
Rashad Floyd: 14 solo tackles
Robert Thomas: 5 rushing yards, rushing TD, 9 tackles
AUSTIN (65) AT GEORGIA (69)
Georgia held off the Wranglers at home to move to 2-0 for the first time in their history. Chris Jackson showed why he is one of the top receivers in the league, scoring three consecutive TDs for the Force in the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Key Stats:
Austin Wranglers
Adrian McPherson: 30-45, 344 yards, 4 TDs
Kevin Nickerson: 13 for 146, 2 TDs
Derrick Lewis: 7 for 108, TD
Sedrick Robinson: 9 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs, 127 return yards
Damon Mason: 6 solo tackles,
Nate Coggins: 4 solo tackles, forced fumble
Mark Lewis: 6 of 6 extra points, 2 FGs (20, 24)
Georgia Force
Chris Greisen: 23-32, 282 yards, 7 TDs, INT
Chris Jackson: 8 for 119, 5 TDs
Derek Lee: 4 for 36, 2 TDs
Troy Bergeron: 11 for 127
Jarrick Hillery: 2 rushing TDs
Willie Gary: 10 solo tackles, 3 assists
Hamin Milligan: 5 solo tackles, 2 pass breakups
LOS ANGELES (44) AT ORLANDO (37)
Surviving a high number of 1st half commercial breaks and name mispronounciations (Remy Martin? Kenny Ingram?? C'mon!), Orlando and Los Angeles actually played an entertaining Arena game. Shane Stafford led the Predators back to even with 6 second remaining but could not score in overtime.
Key Stats:
Los Angeles Avengers
Sonny Cumbie: 32-48, 340 yards, 5 TDs
Kevin Ingram: 10 for 113, 2 TDs
Lenzie Jackson: 11 for 124, TD, rushing TD
Rob Turner: 9 for 76, 2 TDs
Arnold Parker: 7 solo tackles,
Remy Hamilton: 5 of 6 extra points, 1 of 5 FGs (26), tackle
Orlando Predators
Shane Stafford: 22-46, 274 yards, 3 TDs, INT, rushing TD
DeAndrew Rubin: 11 for 125, 2 TDs
Javarus Dudley: 7 for 105, TD
Jimmy Fryzel: 2 for 18, 2 tackles
Lin-J Shell: 11 solo tackles, 3 pass breakups
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