the showdown is set week 18 - sioux falls...

THE SHOWDOWN IS SETKayley Shade, Director of Social Media Marketing

SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Sioux Falls Storm (13-2) will take on the Iowa Barnstormers (13-2) in a week 18 battle for first place in the United Conference on Saturday, June 17th at 7:05pm. The winner of this game gets the top seed throughout the IFL Playoffs and will host the Conference Finals on June 24th.

The Sioux Falls Storm faced the Nebraska Danger in a week 17 Indoor Football League battle on Saturday, June 10th. The Storm pulled away in the final minute of the game to edge out the Danger 41-38, extending a two-game win streak. In that game, quarterback Lorenzo Brown completed 10 of 15 passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing 18 times for 53 yards with two touchdowns. Wide receiver Korey Williams added 24 rushing yards on four carries to his two rushing scores. Running back Robbie Rouse ran nine times for 35 yards. Receivers Eric Shufford hauled in six passes for 68 yards and one touchdown and Mike Tatum caught three balls for 34 yards and one touchdown. Defensive back Carlton Watkins finished with eight total tackles while Rashard Smith had one interception. Defensive linemen Cory Henry registered two sacks and Claude Davis added a sack of his own.

The Iowa Barnstormers looks to extend its winning streak of 11 games after a 58-28 win over the Spokane Empire on Friday, June 9th. In that game, quarter quarterback Travis Partridge completed nine of 19 passes for 186 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions, he also rushed 13 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns. Keshaudas Spence had 15 yards on five carries and one touchdown. Brady Roland finished with four catches for 104 yards and three touchdowns. Lucas Hefty caught two passes for 41 yards, and Ryan Balentine had a pair of catches for 22 yards and two scores. Bryce Enyard led all defensive players with 11 total tackles, while Jamie Bender had an interception.

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Projected StartersOffense Myniya SmithRashaud MungroKyle BryantLorenzo BrownRobbie RouseJudd HarroldKorey WilliamsMike TatumJustin Syrovatka

Defense Brandon PegueseIno VitaleClaude DavisTyler KnightElijah FieldsJermaine RobinsonJ’Vontez BlackmonCarlton Watkins

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All 16 home and away games for the Sioux Falls Storm will be broadcast LIVE and split between KELQ-FM 107.9, KELO-AM 1320, KWSN-AM 1230 and KWSN-FM 98.1 during the 2017 Indoor Football League season. Each of the broadcast outlets are owned and operated by the Midwest Communications group.Each broadcast includes a 20-minute pre-game show and 15-minute post-game wrap-up. All playoff games will be on KELO AM 1320 and KELQ FM 107.9 should the Storm qualify once again to compete for the Conference and United Bowl Championship.

RADIO

ONLINE STREAM SOCIAL MEDIAFor 2017 the IFL is using Youtube Live to bring you all the action for free. The Sioux Falls Storm will carry every game on our home page and you can rewatch every game at http://siouxfallsstorm.com/stormcast

Sioux Falls Storm @siouxfallsstorm

sfstorm_iflSioux Falls Storm

NEVER MISS A GAME

3 2017 SCHEDULE

02-17.........Arizona Rattlers (W 40-29)02-25.........@Cedar Rapids Titans (W 51-26)03-04.........BYE03-11.........@Nebraska Danger (W 42-28)03-20.........Iowa Barnstormers (W 70-13) 03-25.........Wichita Falls Nighthawks (W 55-21)04-01.........BYE04-08.........@Cedar Rapids Titans (W 46-21)04-15.........Green Bay Blizzard (W 55-33)04-22.........@Green Bay Blizzard (W 56-49)04-29.........@Wichita Falls Nighthawks (L 36-44)05-06.........Spokane Empire (W 62-32)05-13.........@Green Bay Blizzard (W 44-24)05-20.........Cedar Rapids Titans (W 54-20)05-27.........Wichita Falls Nighthawks (L 21-36)06-03.........@Colorado Crush (W 51-29)06-10.........Nebraska Danger (W 41-38)06-17.........@Iowa Barnstormers

02-18.........@Cedar Rapids Titans (L 53-68)02-26.........@Arizona Rattlers (W 51-47)03-04......... BYE03-12.........@Green Bay Blizzard (W 49-30)03-20.........@Sioux Falls Storm (L 70-13)03-26.........Cedar Rapids Titans (W 46-23)04-01......... BYE04-08.........Green Bay Blizzard (W 27-26)04-15.........Nebraska Danger (W 48-14)04-22.........@Cedar Rapids Titans (W 31-25)04-29.........Colorado Crush (W 33-21)05-06.........@Green Bay Blizzard (W 41-34)05-13.........Cedar Rapids Titans (W 56-54)05-20.........@Wichita Falls Nighthawks (W 50-47)05-26.........Green Bay Blizzard (W 64-12)06-02.........@Salt Lake Screaming Eagles (W 58-36)06-09.........Spokane Empire (W 58-28)06-17.........Sioux Falls Storm

No.4

8

71

74

15

6

13

22

16

12

3

55

69

34

56

18

20

11

75

2

19

23

58

24

1

NameBlackmon, J’Vontez

Brown, Lorenzo

Bryant, Kyle

Buckley, Jabari

Davis, Claude

Fields, Elijah

German, Melvin III

Harold, Judd

Henry, Cory

Hermanson, Matt

Knight, Tyler

Mitchell, Khalif

Mungro, Rashaud

Peguese, Brandon

Richardson, Nicholas

Robinson, Jermaine

Rouse, Robbie

Shufford, Eric

Smith, Myniya

Smith, Rashard

Syrovatka, Justin

Tatum, Mike

Vitale, Ino

Watkins, Carlton Jr.

Williams, Korey

PosDB

QB

OL

OL

DL

DB

WR

WR

DL

DB

LB

DL

OL

DL

DL

DB

RB

WR

OL

DB

K

WR

OL

DB

WR/RB

H6’0

6’0

6’6

6’6

6’5

6’2

6’3

6’5

6’4

6’0

6’0

6’6

6’6

6’2

6’2

6’3

5’6

6’0

6’7

5’10

5’9

5’10

6’6

5’10

5’11

W210

205

315

330

265

215

215

230

255

200

225

330

330

240

240

205

190

190

330

180

200

170

310

190

185

College / Pro ExperienceUniversity of Tennessee at Martin

University of Sioux Falls

Youngstown State University

Bethel University

University of South Florida / NFL Jets

University of Pittsburgh

Florida Atlantic University

University of Mount Union


University of Montana

Mississippi Valley State University

East Carolina University / NFL 49ers

Eastern Kentucky University

Hampton University / NFL Colts

Abilene Christian University

University of Toledo

Fresno State University

University of South Dakota

Southern University / NFL Giants

North Carolina State University / NFL Dolphins

South Dakota State University

Oxnard College

Southwest Baptist University

Tiffin University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University / CFL B.C. Lions

Pronunciation GuideJustin Syrovatka..............Seer-o-vot-kaRobbie Rouse..................Ra-oosRashaud Mungro.............Rah-shaud

Khalif Mitchell...........Kah-lefJabari Buckley ..........jah-bar-EMyniya Smith............Min-EYE-a

Rashard Smith..............Rah-shardIno Vitale.......................E-no Vih-tahl-ayJ’Vontez Blackmon........ja-VON-tez

STORM ROSTERTeam Captains: Tyler Knight, Korey Williams, Lorenzo Brown, Elijah Fields

5No.1

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3

4

6

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11

12

13

15

16

18

19

20

22

23

24

34

55

56

58

69

71

74

75

NameKorey Williams

Rashard Smith

Tyler Knight

J’Vontez Blackmon

Elijah Fields

Lorenzo Brown

Eric Shufford

Matt Hermanson

Melvin German III

Claude Davis

Cory Henry

Jermaine Robinson

Justin Syrovatka

Robbie Rouse

Judd Harold

Mike Tatum

Carlton Watkins, Jr.

Brandon Peguese

Khalif Mitchell

Nicholas Richardson

Ino Vitale

Rashaud Mungro

Kyle Bryant

Jabari Buckley

Myniya Smith

PosWR/RB

DB

LB

DB

DB

QB

WR

DB

WR

DL

DL

DB

K

RB

WR

WR

DB

DL

DL

DL

OL

OL

OL

OL

OL

H5’11

5’10

6’0

6’0

6’2

6’0

6’0

6’0

6’3

6’5

6’4

6’3

5’9

5’6

6’5

5’10

5’10

6’2

6’6

6’2

6’6

6’6

6’6

6’6

6’7

W185

180

225

210

215

205

190

200

215

265

255

205

200

190

230

170

190

240

330

240

310

330

315

330

330

College / Pro ExperienceNorthwester Oklahoma State University / CFL B.C. Lions

North Carolina State University / NFL Dolphins

Mississippi Valley State University

University of Tennessee at Martin

University of Pittsburgh

University of Sioux Falls

University of South Dakota

Unversity of Montana


University of South Florida / NFL Jets


University of Toledo / CFL Ottawa

South Dakota State University

Freno State University

University of Mount Union

Oxnard College

Tiffin University

Hampton University / NFL Colts

East Carolina University / NFL 49ers

Abilene Christian University

Southwest Baptist University

Eastern Kentucky University

Youngstown State University

Bethel University

Southern University / NFL Giants

STORM ROSTER

Pos H W College/Pro Experience ActionJudd Harrold WR 6’5 220 University of Mount Union SignJ’Vontez Blackmon DB 6’0 210 University of Tennessee at Martin Active from IRJohn Epps WR 5’10 185 Abilene Christian University ReleaseFred Ruff OL 6’6 320 Phoenix College ReleaseDominick Goodman WR 5’11 215 University of Cincinnati Release

RECENT TRANSACTIONS

KURTISS RIGGSHead Coach

JARED FREDENBURGDefensive Line Coach

PAUL KEIZEROffensive Line Coach

ANDRE FIELDSDefensive Back /

Special Teams Coach

CORY JOHNSENAsst D. Line Coach

BLAKE WILSONWide Receiver /

Kick Return Coach

BRIAN HERMANSONDefensive Coordinator

STORM STAFF

TODD TRYONOWNER

TYLER PEDERSON

General Manager

ALLISON NORGAARDOffice Manager/Ticketing Director/Lightning Girl & Promo Girl Director

JIM LORIADirector of

Corporate Sales

KAYLEY SHADEDirector of Social Media Marketing

COLIN NEUROTHDirector of Gameday

Operations

DONNIE HILSENROTHHead of Player

Control

JENNIFER QUINCEY

Accounting

JOHN STASSIHead Equipment

Manager

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2017 IFL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

CORY JOHNSEN: (DL, SIOUX FALLS STORM)Defensive lineman for the Sioux Falls Storm. Beginning his career in 2006, Johnsen spent 10 seasons anchoring the defensive line of the Storm. He is an eight-time United Bowl Champion (2006-2008 UIF, 2011-2015 IFL). He was a three-time All-League selection (2008, 2009, 2015). He is the Storm’s career leader with 64.5 sacks. He ranks fifth in IFL history with 29 sacks.

JAMES TERRY: (WR, SIOUX FALLS STORM)Wide Receiver for the Sioux Falls Storm (2006-2015). One of the most dynamic offensive players in IFL history, Terry is an eight-time United Bowl Champion (2006-2008 UIF, 2011-2015 IFL). He ranks first in Storm history in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. A three-time All-League selection, Terry ranks first in IFL history in career receptions (452), and all-purpose yards (6,472). He ranks fourth in IFL history with 4,645 receiving yards. Terry was named Co-MVP of the 2014 United Bowl.

8 BARNSTORMER ROSTER

No.35

1

24

90

56

19

4

8

21

12

77

23

55

5

6

2

17

75

45

70

14

66

11

32

20

NameAllen, Zachary

Balentine, Ryan

Bender, Jamie

Bennett, Bryon

Butler, B.J.

Chun, Kenton

Elmore, Jared

Enyard, Bryce

Goldsmith, Matt

Hefty, Lucas

Johnson, Dashawn

Jones, Javicz

Jones Jr., Keith

Lester, DeJay

Love, DaeJohn

Maggitt Jr., Dee

Mays, Francis

McCray D’Angelo

Myers, Ra’Shaude

Palmgren, Jayson

Partridge, Travis

Patterson, Tyrone

Roland, Brady

Spence, Keshaudas

Williams, Rasheed

PosLB

WR

DB

DL

DL

K

WR

DB

DB

WR

OL

LB

DL

WR

DB

DB

DL

OL

DL

OL

QB

OL

WR

RB

RB

H6’2

6’1

5’11

6’3

6’3

5’6

6’3

6’0

6’0

6’4

6’4

6’0

6’1

6’3

5’11

5’10

6’10

6’5

6’4

6’3

6’4

6’3

6’2

5’10

6’1

W240

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210

290

300

165

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195

205

240

320

230

310

210

190

180

275

335

265

370

245

310

185

235

210

College / Pro ExperienceWake Forest University

University of Southern Mississippi

University of Alabama Birmingham / NFL Packers

University of Mississippi

University of Louisville

University of Hawaii

MidAmerican Nazarene University

Northwestern Missouri State University

Illinois State University / CFL Ottowa

Upper Iowa University / NFL Vikings

William Peterson University / NFL Packers

University of Mary Hardin - Bayler / CFL Montreal


University of Wyoming

Upper Iowa University


Florida A&M University / NFL Eagles

University of Memphis

Marshal University

University of Missouri

Missouri Western State University / B.C. Lions


Grand View University

Sacred Heart University / NFL Jaguars, Redskins

Alfred State College / NFL Lions

9 BARNSTORMER ROSTER

No.1

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19

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32

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45

55

56

66

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NameRyan Balentine

Dee Maggitt Jr.

Jared Elmore

DeJay Lester

DaeJohn Love

Bryce Enyard

Brady Roland

Lucas Hefty

Travis Partridge

Francis Mays

Kenton Chun

Rashard Williams

Matt Goldsmith

Javicz Jones

Jamie Bender

Keshaudas Spence

Zachary Allen

Ra’Shaude Myers

Keith Jones, Jr.

B.J. Butler

Tyrone Patterson

Jayson Palmgren

D’Angelo McCray

Dashawn Johnson

Bryon Bennett

PosWR

DB

WR

WR

DB

DB

WR

WR

QB

DL

K

RB

DB

LB

DB

RB

LB

DL

DL

DL

OL

OL

OL

OL

DL

H6’1

5’10

6’3

6’3

5’11

6’0

6’2

6’4

6’4

6’10

5’6

6’1

6’0

6’0

5’11

5’10

6’2

6’4

6’1

6’3

6’3

6’3

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6’4

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185

240

245

275

165

210

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210

235

240

265

310

300

310

370

335

320

290

College / Pro ExperienceUniversity of Southern Mississippi


MidAmerica Nazarene University

University of Wyoming

Upper Iowa University

Northwestern Missouri State University

Grand View University

Upper Iowa University / NFL Vikings

Missouri Western State University / B.C. Lions

Florida A&M University / NFL Eagles


Alfred State College / NFL Lions

Illinois State University / CFL Ottowa

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor / CFL Montreal

University of Alabama Birmingham / NFL Packers

Sacred Heart University / NFL Jaguars, Redskins

Wake Forest University

Marshall University


University of Louisville


University of Missouri

University of Memphis

William Paterson University / NFL Packers

University of Mississippi

10 BARNSTORMER STAFF

DIXIE WOOTENHEAD COACH

MARCUS COLEMANDefensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach

MICHAEL CUSTERAssistant Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach

MALCOLM NELSOND-Line Coach / Special

Teams Coordinator

11 TEAM STATS

UNITED CONFERENCE

INTENSE CONFERENCE

RECORD

3-13

12-3

13-2

1-15

13-2

8-7

3-12

8-7

11-4

4-11

STREAK

Won 1

Won 3

Won 2

Lost 10

Won 11

Lost 1

Lost 3

Lost 2

Won 7

Lost 2

Green Bay Blizzard

Wichita Falls Nighthawks

Sioux Falls Storm

Cedar Rapids Titans

Iowa Barnstormers

Nebraska Danger

Colorado Crush

Spokane Empire

Arizona Rattlers

Salt Lake Screaming Eagles

WEEK 17 RECAP

STORM ESCAPE DANGERWritten by Kayley Shade, Director of Social Media Marketing

SIOUX FALLS, SD –The Sioux Falls Storm faced the Nebraska Danger in a week 17 Indoor Football League battle on Saturday, June 10th. The Storm pulled away in the final minute of the game to edge out the Danger 41-38.

The Sioux Falls Storm received the ball to start the game but were held to an early four and out. The Danger would start their opening drive from their own five-yard line and drive the field to score after a quarterback sneak by Drew Powell, giving the Danger a0-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Storm quarterback Lorenzo Brown would score off a one-yard quarterback keeper to cut the lead to 6-7 early in the second quarter. The Danger would extend their lead to 6-14 after Drew Powell connected with Eric Thomas for a 13-yard touchdown. The Stormwould score back-the-back touchdowns to end the half, first a four-yard rushing touchdown by Lorenzo Brown and then a nine-yard touchdown reception by Eric Shufford to put the Storm on top 19-14.

The Nebraska Danger would receive the ball to start the third quarter and would score after a 3:37 drive after Drew Powell hit Rob Brown for a 19-yard touchdown, giving the Danger a 19-21 lead. The Sioux Falls Storm answered back with a one-yard rushingtouchdown by Korey Williams, to give the Storm a 26-21 lead. Nebraska quarterback Drew Powell ran in a seven-yard touchdown to put the Danger on top 26-28 to end the third quarter.

Sioux Falls would start the fourth quarter with a six-yard rushing touchdown by Korey Williams along with a successful two-point conversion by Lorenzo Brown to give the Storm a 34-28 lead. Nebraska would score back-to-back scores after a 19-yard quarterback keeper by Drew Powell then a 43-yard field goal to give them a 34-38 lead. Once again, the Sioux Falls Storm answered with a 15-yard touchdown reception by Mike Tatum from Lorenzo Brown to put the Storm on top 41-38. Nebraska would drive into Storm territory in the final seconds, but quarterback Drew Powell was intercepted by Rashard Smith. Sioux Falls was able to run out the clock to secure the win. Sioux Falls held a slight edge in total offense, 223 yards to 211, and each team passed for 105 yards.

Nebraska committed six penalties for 50 yards, while the Storm were flagged three times for 20 yards.Quarterback Lorenzo Brown completed 10 of 15 passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing 18 times for 53 yards with two touchdowns. Wide receiver Korey Williams added 24 rushing yards on four carries to his two rushing scores. Running back Robbie Rouse ran nine times for 35 yards.Receivers Eric Shufford hauled in six passes for 68 yards and one touchdown and Mike Tatum caught three balls for 34 yards and one touchdown. Defensive back Carlton Watkins finished with eight total tackles while Rashard Smith had one interception. Defensive linemen Cory Henry registered two sacks and Claude Davis added a sack of his own. The Sioux Falls Storm (13-2) will travel to face the Iowa Barnstormers (13-2) on Saturday, June 17th for a 7:05pm kickoff.

13 STORM PLAYER STATS

No.835

NAMELorenzo Brown

Drew PowellTotals

Opponent

YR POSQBQB

GP1591515

COMP1472

149233

ATT2369

245425

PCT62.3%22.2%60.8%54.8%

YDS168325

16612173

Y/G112.22.8

110.7144.9

Y/A7.12.86.85.1

TD3303337

INT70726

LG44174445

PASSING

RUSHINGNo.8 201232211848886352

NAMELorenzo BrownRobbie RouseKorey Williams

Mike TatumRolandan Finch

Eric ShuffordLatavious WillisJonathan EppsJared ElmoreDrew Powell

Rashard SmithTotals

Opponent

YR POSQBRBWRWRRBWRRBWRQBQBDB

GP15141210361329131515

RUSH160142322417723363

399245

YDS65559222096713918141065

1726743

Y/G43.742.318.39.623.76.618.04.75.00.70.4

115.149.5

AVG4.14.26.94.04.25.69.04.73.31.01.74.33.0

TD21147443001115622

LG44493081411987434927

FUM5--1-------610

LOST4--1-------58

RECEIVINGNo.12313201187235868822

NAMEKorey Williams

Mike tatumMelvin German III

Robbie RouseEric Shufford

Dominick GoodmanRashard SmithDrew PowellJared Elmore

Jonathan EppsRolandan Finch

TotalsOpponent

YR POSWRWRWRRBWRWRDBQBWRWRRB

GP1210714631392331515

REC3635191514776541

149233

REC/G3.03.52.71.12.32.30.50.72.51.30.3--

YDS386390277129174767683515313

17082316

Y/G32.239.039.69.229.025.35.89.225.517.74.3

113.9154.4

AVG10.711.114.68.612.410.910.913.810.213.313.011.59.9

TD984143030013337

LG33304418372216271524134445

No. NAMETotals

Opponent

YR POS GP1515

PUNT--

YDS--

AVG--

LG--

IN20--

FC--

TB--

BLK--

PUNTING

No players meet the minimum

No.19

NAMEJunstin Syrovatka

TotalsOpponent

YR POSK

GP151515

FGM161611

FGA323233

PCT50%50%33%

LG393956

XPM808030

XPA959543

PCT84%84%70%

PTS12812863

KICKING

PUNTING

No.12388208428223541115

No.18423208881311228687235415

NAMEKorey Williams

Mike TatumJonathan EppsRobbie RouseLatavious WillisRashard SmithLorenzo BrownRolandan Finch

Drew PowellJ’Vontez Blackmon

Eric ShuffordClaude Davis

TotalsOpponent

NAMEKorey WilliamsLatavious Willis

Mike TatumRobbie RouseJonathan EppsLorenzo Brown

Melvin German IIIEric Shufford

Rolandan FinchJared Elmore

Dominick GoodmanRashard SmithDrew Powell

J’Vontez BlackmonClaude Davis

TotalsOpponent

YR

YR

POSWRWRWRRBRBDBQBRBQBDBWRDL

POSWRRBWRRBWRQBWRWRRBWRWRDBQBDBDL

KR3611662511111172102

GP12110143157632313910141515

YDS6181718971677239262318128

12041403

RUSH220189659214655

-397110-56--

1726743

AVG17.215.514.811.833.512.439.026.023.018.012.08.016.713.8

RCV386

-39012953-

2771741351767683--

17082316

TD00001000000120

PR21----------

32-

43-

9671

LG422123185021392623181285041

KR61867171718939-

1226--

6223188

12041403

PR1----1---2--42

YDS1245856577921566942772251106176175112618

47344533

YDS21----

32---

43--

9671

YPG103.885.065.756.652.046.339.637.536.730.525.313.512.46.10.6

315.6302.2

AVG21.0

----

32.0---

21.5--

24.035.5

TD0----0---0--00

LG21----

32---

28--

3246

RETURNS

ALL-PURPOSE

No.198120231122133587324441586165684

NAMEJustin SyrovatkaLorenzo BrownKorey WilliamsRobbie Rouse

Mike TatumEric Shufford

Rolandan FinchMelvin German III

Drew PowellDominick Goodman

Tyler KnightRashard Smith

Chris BakerJ’Vontez Blackmon

Claude DavisJared ElmoreCory Henry

Nicholas RichardsonLatavious Willis

TotalsOpponent

POSK

QBWRRBWRWRRBWRQBWRLBDBDLDBDLWRDLDLRB

PTS129128969272423024241812126666666

724443

PTS/G8.68.58.06.67.27.010.03.42.76.00.90.90.90.60.43.00.50.56.048.329.5

RUSH-

21714434-1--1---1--05622

REC--91841433-0---0---

3337

KR-000000-0--0-01---120

PR--0--------0-0-----00

INT--0-------21-1-----41

FUM------------1---11-3-

XPM800-0---------------

8030

2PT01-1---------------29

FGM16------------------

1611

MISC100000000000000000020

SCORING

No.3126244215566755164411958268818906987343533207411

NAMETyler Knight

Matt HermansonElijah Fields

Carlton WatkinsJ’Vontez Blackmon

Rashard SMithClaude Davis

Nicholas RichardsonFred Barnes

Khaliff MitchellCory HenryChris Baker

Korey WilliamsJustin Syrovatka

Ino VitaleJulian Gener

Jonathan EppsJermaine Robinson

Bryon BennettRashaud Mungro

Dominick GoodmanBrandon Peguese

Drew PowellClifford Redmond

Robbie RouseFred Ruff

Eric ShuffordTotals

Opponent

POSLBDBDBDBDBDBDLDLDBDLDLDLWRK

DL LBWRDBDLOLWRDLQBDBRBOLWR

GP14151415101314116101171215323226319114661515

TKL756647543025242016121391154133121111111

433442

AST32402718191010118864122411100000000

205210

TOT107106747249353431242019131276544221111111

638652

TKL/G7.67.15.34.84.92.72.42.84.02.01.71.91.00.52.02.51.32.01.00.30.31.00.11.00.10.20.242.543.5

SCK2.5-----5

4.5-

5.54

1.5--1------------

2512

YDS14-----

2732-

391610---9-----------

16456

TFL9.55.54

0.521

11.510.5

096

3.5001000

0.500000000

67.556

YDS281290424446-

492814--9---1--------

263163

FF--2--1-1-11----------------73

FR2-1---11--11------1--------85

BLK2-----12-------------------61

YDS0-0---00--00------0--------00

INT255236--1---1--1-----------

267

YDS3044833726111

--0---0--

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KYLE BRYANTProfessional (2016-present): Kyle signed with the Sioux Falls Storm during the 2016 season.Senior (Youngstown State University, 2013): Kyle started in 10 contests at left tackle, missing two with an injury.Additionally, he played in the 88th East-West Shrine Game.

• He received the 2013 Dwight “Dike” Beede Scholarship.Junior (2012): Kyle played in all 11 games, starting in the final six contests.Sophomore (Bowling Green University, Bowling Green, OH, 2011): Bryant played in seven games, making six starts.Freshman (2010): He saw action in two contests.

CLAUDE DAVIS Professional (2013-present): Claude was signed to the New York Jets in 2013 as a reserve player. After a short stay with the Jets, he moved to Florida to play with the Arena Football League’s (AFL) Tampa Bay Storm. Davis later became a part of Indoor Football League (IFL) with the Nebraska Danger.After his release, Claude signed with the Billings Wolves. After two days with Billings, Davis was traded to the Sioux Falls Storm to play the 2015 season.Claude was named to the All-IFL Second-Team Defense roster in 2016.Junior-Senior (University of South Florida,Tampa, FL, 2010-2011): During Davis’ senior season, he accumulated 16 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass deflection.Freshman-Sophomore (East Mississippi Community College, Scooba, MS, 2008- 2009):While attending East Mississippi Community College, Claude was a two-year letterman.He was named to the 2009 Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Col- leges All-North State First Team.Davis was also selected to the 2009 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Preseason All-American First Team.Claude was a 2008 Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-North State Second Team selection.

KOREY WILLIAMS Professional (2012-present): Korey first played with the Omaha Beef of the IFL during the 2012 season. Korey was then traded to the Storm for the 2013 season where he accumulated 1,329 all-purpose yards and had 18 touchdowns in 10 games. In 2013, Korey singed with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Korey played in four games for Lions as a receiver where he had seven catches for 112 yards and one receiving touchdown. Korey was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL prior to the 2014 season and was released shortly afterword’s. Korey is back with the Storm for the 2016 season.• He was named IFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Week in Week 8 and Offensive Player-of-the-Week in Week 16 of the 2016 season.• Korey received the 2016 IFL Special Teams Player of the Year.• Williams was named to the All-IFL First-Team Special Teams roster in 2016.• In 2016, he ranked sixth on the IFL’s Top 10 Players List.Sophomore (Northwestern Oklahoma State,Alva, OK, 2008):Williams caught 50 passes for 771 yards with a 15.4 yard average per reception and 70.1 yards per game. He also scored seven touchdowns for the Rang- ers. Korey set a school record with 202 reception yards and touchdown catches in a game with four against Southwestern College.• Korey was named First-Team All-Conference as a receiver.• He was ranked 31st in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in yards per game. Freshman (Northwestern Oklahoma State,Alva, OK, 2007):Williams was the second leading receiver for the Rangers as he had 321 yards on 23 catches while playing in 12 games. He averaged 14 yards per catch and returned 10 kick-offs for 159 yards.

J’VONTEZ BLACKMON Professional (2015-present): J’Vontez played one year for Lowlanders Białystok in the second division of the Polish American Football League. J’Vontez signed with the Storm for the 2016 season. He was named IFL Special Teams Player-ofthe-Week in Week 10 of the 2016 season. Senior (University of Tennessee-Martin, 2013): J’Vontez played in four games and record two interceptions as a safety.Junior (University of Tennessee-Martin, 2012): J’Vontez had played in four games and captured two interceptions.

CORY HENRY Professional (2014-present): Cory played for the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL) during the 2014 season. Henry sighed with the Sioux Falls Storm during the 2017 season.Senior (FAU, Boca Raton, FL, 2013): Cory saw action in every game as a starter. Henry recorded 27 tackles on the year, 21 of which were solo. He ended his career as FAU’s all-time sack leader and ranked No. 3 in Conference USA.Cory earned First Team Conference USA All-Conference.He was named Most Outstanding Player for the 2013 Shula Bowl.Henry participated in the 2014 Medal of Honor Bowl.Junior (FAU, Boca Raton, FL, 2012): Cory saw action in every game as a regular starter.Sophomore (FAU, Boca Raton, FL, 2011): Henry began the spring by moving from defensive end to outside linebacker. He saw action in 10 games, including starting the first eight games before he was sidelined with an ankle injury. Cory recorded 39 tackles on the year including 27 solo. He was rewarded with six quarterback hurries on the year and is the team’s leading returner in that category.

JUDD HAROLDProfessional (2012-present): Judd played for the Omaha Beef in 2012. He then signed with the Sioux Falls Storm in 2013.Junior (University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH, 2008): Judd played in all 15 games and had eight catches for 118 yards for one touchdown. He was a member of the 52-Man playoff roster.Sophomore (University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH, 2007): Judd played in eight games and caught three passes for 47 yards.High School (Chagrin Falls): Judd for coach Mark Iammarino at Chagrin Falls High School.Harold was an All-Ohio and two-time All-District and All-Conference selection.

MIKE TATUM Professional (2009-present): In 2009, Mike joined the Marion Mayhem of the Con- tinental Indoor Football League (CIFL) as a wide receiver and special teams. During the 2010 season, the team abruptly disbanded due to financial reasons, and Tatum signed to play with the Fort Wayne Firehawks, also of the CIFL. In 2011, Mike returned to Marion with a new indoor football team, the Marion Blue Racers. In 2012, Tatum signed to play with Indoor Football League (IFL) expansion team Everett Raptors. Due to injury, he only played in 12 games but was able to tie the record for the longest return at 48 yards. In 2013,Tatum signed with the Sioux Falls Storm, winning his first IFL championship. Before his return with the Storm for their 2014 championship season, he also played for the Blue Racers of the CIFL.• Tatum is a three-time CIFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Week with the Marion Mayhem in 2009 and twice with the Marion Blue Racers in 2011.• He earned First Team All-CIFL as a Kick Returner with the Firehawks in 2010. • Mike is a two-time CIFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Year with the Firehawks in 2010 and Blue Racers in 2011.• Tatum was a two-time IFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Week, during weeks three and twelve, with the Everett Raptors.• He was the 2012 IFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Year with the Everett Raptors. • Mike earned First Team All-CIFL Wide Receiver with the Blue Racers in 2014.

MATT HERMANSON Professional (2015-present): Matt signed with the Sioux Falls Storm during the 2015 season. Senior (University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2014): Matt started his the third season in a row. He was Montana’s leading returning tackler as a senior. He began his senior season ranked 29th in school history with 239 career tackles.Hermanson was a 2014 All-American Candidate.Junior (University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2013): Matt was second on the team with 107 tackles, in solo stops with 53, in forced fumbles (tie) with three, and in fumble recoveries with two. He was ranked 13th in the Big Sky Conference with 8.9 tackles a game, which ranked him 51st in the FCS.He was a Second Team All-League selection.Sophomore (University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2012): Hermanson started in 10 games and was fourth on the team with 67 tackles, and tied for the team lead with two interceptions.He was an honorable mention All-Big Sky pick.Freshman (University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2011): Matt played in 13 games and started in one as a true freshman. He was fifth on the team with 65 tackles, and tied with two other players with a team-leading three interceptions.

ELIJAH FIELDSProfessional (2012-present): Played for Cedar Rapids in 2012, but suffered a broken hand.After the season, he was traded to Green Bay. After the 2013 season and training, Elijah landed with the Storm for the upcoming season.Fields was selected as Green Bay’s Defensive MVP in 2013.In 2013, he was Defensive Player- of-the-Week in Week 11 with the Blizzard.Elijah was selected as Second Team All-IFL in 2013 with Green Bay.He was named to the Second Team All-IFL squad in 2015 and 2016.Elijah was named IFL Defensive Player-of-the-Week in Week 18 of the 2016 season.Redshirt Junior (University of Pitts- burgh, 2008): Elijah had 18 tackles and 5 pass breakups on the season. Freshman (University of Pittsburgh, 2006): He played in eight games as a true freshman.

INO VITALEProfessional (2015-present): Ino played for the Nebraska Danger of the Indoor Football League (IFL) during the 2015 season. He spent time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Vitale signed with the Sioux Falls Storm for the 2017 season. Senior (Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO, 2009): Ino played in all 11 games in 2009, starting seven of them. He recorded 25 tackles.Team’s second-highest sack total, with 4.5. One of three Bearcats to record a tackle for loss in eight games (10 TFL total).High School: Ino was a four-year starter at tight end, where he primarily was utilized as a blocker. Vitale caught 30 passes for 600 yards and five touchdowns as a senior. He also saw some action at fullback, rushing 23 times for 100 yards and another score. Defensively, he started his junior and senior years at defensive end, with 40 tackles, 15 for losses, three sacks and a forced fumble as a senior.He was a member of the All-Samoa All-Star team as a senior and participated in the prestigious Samoa Bowl, which annually pits native Samoans from Hawai’i and American Samoa against each other.

JERMAINE ROBINSONProfessional (2013-present): Jermaine played for the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League (IFL) in 2013. Robinson signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2014. Robinson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL in 2016. He resigned with the Storm for the 2017 season.

Senior (University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2012): Jermaine was listed at No. 1 at strong safety in preseason depth chart. Junior (University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2011): Jermaine was fifth on team with 55 tackles and third on team with 6.5 tackles for loss. He totaled three interceptions, nine pass breakups and two forced fumbles on the season. Jermaine was a Second-Team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) pick by Phil Steele.Sophomore (University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2010): Jermaine was seventh on the team with 46 tackles.

Freshman (University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2009): Jermaine played in 12 games and started 10. He was fifth on team with 58 tackles. Robinson tallied six tackles for loss, three sacks, one forced fumble and recovered one.

High School (Brashear): Jermaine played quarterback and defensive back in high school. He threw for 1,648 yards and 28 touchdowns on 96-of-144 passing as a senior and rushed for 15 touchdowns. On defense, had 89 tackles, six sacks and five interceptions. As a junior, completed 105-of-190 passes for 1,128 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 10 scores. Defensively, he tallied 90 tackles, eight sacks and five interception.Jermaine earned First-Team All-City honors on defense and offense as a senior. He was City League “Player of the Year” and First-Team 4A All-State honoree on defense as a senior. Robinson earned First-Team City League honors as a junior. Jermaine was rated as the No. 26 safety in the country, No. 17 player in the state of Pennsylvania and a three-star recruit by rivals.com. He was also ranked No. 39 at safety by ESPN.com.

JABARI BUCKLEYProfessional (2016-present): During the 2016 season, Jabari played for the Chicago Eagles of the Champions Indoor Football (CIF) League. Buckley signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2017 season.

RASHAUD MUNGROProfessional (2011-present): Rashaud initially competed in the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) with the Eastern Kentucky Drillers. He then played with the IFL’s New Mexico Stars and the AFL’s Orlando Predators.The Storm picked him up last season after being contacted by former quarterback, Chris Dixon, and general manager,Tyler Peder- son.• Rashaud was appointed to the First Team All-UIFL squad in 2012.• He was Second Team All-IFL in 2014 and 2015.Senior (Eastern Kentucky University, 2008): He played in nine games, used primarily as a back-up offensive lineman and participated in obtaining back-to-back conference championships.Junior (Eastern Kentucky University, 2007): He played in four games.Redshirt Sophomore (Eastern Kentucky University, 2006): Mungro saw action in four games.

TYLER KNIGHT Professional (2010-present):After playing semi-professional football with the Arkansas Rhinos, Knight began playing with the Arkansas Diamonds of the Indoor Football League (IFL). Knight helped the Diamonds to an 11-3 regular season record, and a berth in the Intense Conference Finals. In 2011, Sioux Falls Storm signed Knight as a backup linebacker.Tyler had 104 tackles, leading the IFL, and helping the Storm win the United Bowl. After the 2011 season, Knight signed with the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League (AFL). Knight returned to Sioux Falls in 2013, where he has continued to play and excel in his career.Tyler assisted the Storm in four United Bowl Championship wins.Knight was named a North American Football League (NAFL) All-Star while playing with the Arkansas Rhinos.He was named the two-time IFL Defensive Player-of-the-Year in 2013 and 2014.Tyler is a five-time Defensive Player-of-the-Week for the Storm.He was named IFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Week in Week 1 of the 2016 season.Knight was named to the All-IFL Second-Team Defense roster in 2015.He was named to the All-IFL First-Team Defense roster in 2016.In 2016, he ranked fifth on the IFL’s Top 10 Players List.Freshman-Senior (Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS, 2004-06): During his career at MVSU,Tyler started 36 games, where he recorded 369 tackles, 51.5 tackles for loss, and 18.5 sacks.He was named MVSU Male Athlete-of-the-Year.Knight was honored as a Don Hansen First Team All-American.Tyler received multiple awards his sophomore year, including named Sports Business News (SBN) Sports Black College All-American Team, Sports Network All-American, Black College All-American, and a National Collegiate Athletic Associ- ation (NCAA) 1-AA Southwest All-Region Team selection.Knight was named a three-time All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and a two-time SWAC Defensive Player-of-the-Year.

KHALIF MITCHELL Professional (2008-present): After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Mitchell spent two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) as a member of their practice roster. The BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) then signed Khalif on September 21, 2010.With limited playing time in the 2010 CFL season he only recorded six tackles. On April 2, 2013, the BC Lions traded him to the Toronto Argonauts, where he played in 16 games, recording 32 tackles, five sacks (team high for the season) and one fumble recovery. Khalif signed a contract with the BC Lions of the CFL on May 6, 2014. He did not have a significant impact on the Lions defense during the 2014 season, finishing the season with only nine tackles and one sack. He signed a three-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. On June 19, 2015. On August 31, 2016, midway through the 2016 CFL season Mitchell signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a practice squad member. Khalif has signed with the Sioux Falls Storm for the 2017 season.In Mitchell’s second year in the league he earned 2011 CFL All-Star honors with 33 tackles and 6 sacks. He was named a CFL East All-Star and a CFL All-Star in 2013.

CARLTON WATKINS JR.Professional (2016-present): Carlton signed with the Sioux Falls Storm during the 2016 season. Senior (Tiffin University,Tiffin, OH, 2012): Carl- ton had 28 solo tackles with eight assisted tackles with a combined total of 36 tackles during the season. He also had two tackles-for-loss and broke up four passes.• Carlton was named to the Great Lakes Inter- collegiate Athletic Conference all-academic team. Junior (Tiffin University,Tiffin, OH, 2011): Carlton recorded 30 tackles with ten assisted tackles. He also forced one fumble and had one interception.

MINIYA SMITHProfessional (2005-present): Myniya’s 2005 and 2007 season were spent with the NFL’s New York Giant’s practice squad. He also played for the Utah Blaze of the Indoor Football League (IFL) in 2007-08, catching four passes for 36 yards and a touchdown. Smith transferred to the Billings Outlaws of the IFL for 2009-10. He has been a veteran player for the Storm since 2011, as a trade from the Outlaws. He continues to play a major role on the offensive line. Since 2013, he’s also played with the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League (AFL). Myninya is a five-time All-IFL First Team selection. In 2013, he was ranked number four on the IFL’s Top 10 Players List.

Freshman-Senior (Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA): Throughout his college career, Smith accumulated 38 starts, 227 pancakes and four sacks allowed. Smith helped lead Southern University to the 2004 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Title and Black College National Game championships. Myniya was named to the 2004 Louisiana Sports Writers Association All-Louisiana Football Team.The I-AA.org selected him as a Preseason All-American First Team and Preseason All-SWAC.He was a two-time First Team All-SWAC and Sheridan Broadcasting Network First Team All-American selections.Smith also earned HBCU All-Star and First Team All-Louisiana honors. In 2003, Myniya was honored with Second Team Sports Network All-America and Second Team Associated Press (AP) All-America.

High School (West Jefferson): During his tenure, he led his

NICHOLAS RICHARDSON Professional (2017-present): Nicholas signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2017 season.Senior (Abilene Christian University,Abilene,TX, 2014): Nick entered his senior season just 10 sacks away from moving into first place on ACU’s all-time sacks list. He entered his senior season having started in 15 straight games for the Wildcats.• Richardson was named to the 2014 College Football Per-formance Awards (CFPA) Watch List. Junior 2013 (Abilene Christian University,Abilene,TX, 2013): Nick started all 11 games at defensive end. Richardson finished the season with 53 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He also had a team-best 11 sacks, which is tied for the fifth-best single-season total in ACU history. Sophomore (Abilene Christian University,Abilene,TX, 2012): Nick finished the season with 50 tackles (27 solo), 9.5 sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, three quarter-back hurries and two pass breakups.• He earned Honorable Mention All-Lone Star Conference honors for his play. Freshman (Abilene Christian Universi-ty,Abilene,TX, 2011): Nick played in all 11 and started in eight games. Richardson finished the season with 31 tackles (20 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, three quarterback hurries and one blocked kick.

JUSTIN SYROVATKAProfessional (2015-present): Justin signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League (IFL) in 2015.Redshirt Senior (South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 2014): Sy- rovatka set the single season record for consecutive field goals made. He set season best percentage record for extra points and set season record for points kicked.• Justin was on the Associated Press All-American Second Team.• He won the College Football Performance Awards Elite Placekicker Award.• Syrovatka was part of the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Sec- ondTeam.• He was the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Special Teams Player of the Week.Redshirt Junior (South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 2013): Jus- tin set Jackrabbits single-season records with 33 consecutive made extra points and 49 for the entire season.• He ended the season as a recipient of MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.• Syrovatka was apart of the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Sec- ondTeam.• He was apart of the MVFC Honor Roll.• Justin won the MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.He set a season best percentage record for extra points.

ROBBIE ROUSE Professional (2015-present): Rouse was not drafted in the 2013 National Football League (NFL) Draft but signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns. He was released on May 21, 2013. Rouse signed with the Ed- monton Eskimos of the Arena Football League (AFL) on October 2, 2013. In 2015, Rouse signed with the Ne- braska Danger of the Indoor Football League (IFL). On April 8, 2015, Rouse signed with the Iowa Barnstormers of the IFL. On September 11, 2015, Rouse re-signed with the Barnstormers for the 2015 season. Robbie signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the IFL for the 2017 season. Senior (Fresno State, Fresno, CA, 2012): Robbie is Fresno State’s All-Time leading rusher with 4,647 career yards. Rousestarted all 13 games where he tied the Mountain West record during the regular season with nine 100-yard rushing games on the year, which is the second-most in school history. He was third in the conference in rushing and 16th nationally with 114.6 yards per game. His 63 receptions tied for the fourth-most in the conference. Rouse was second in the Mountain West in all-purpose yardage with 1,925 and he ranked 18th nationally with 148.1 all-purpose yards per game.• He was named the Mountain West Co-Offensive Player of the Week.• Robbie was named the MW Offensive Player of the Week and the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas MW Offensive Player of the Week.• Rouse wan an First-Team All-Mountain West selection.

ERIC SHUFFORDProfessional (2017-present): Eric signed with the Sioux Falls Storm during the 2017 season.

Senior (University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2015): Eric was one of four team captains and he competed in all 11 games. He led the Coyotes and ranked sixth in the Valley with 45 receptions, had the second-most receiving yards on the team with 470 and scored two touchdowns and he returned five punts for 11 yards and two kickoffs for 31 yards.

Junior (University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2014): Eric competed in all 12 games during the season. Shufford led the team with 53 catches for 699 yards and five touchdowns, averaged 13.2 yards per catch, returned four punts for 32 yards (8.0 ypr) and 20 kickoffs for 356 yards (17.8 ypr). He ranked 11th in the MVFC and 79th nationally in total receiving yards, ranked seventh in the MVFC and 86th nationally in receptions per game (4.4). Eric was the MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award winner and was a MVFC Conference Honor Roll member.He earned Honorable Mention All-MVFC honors.Shufford was named to the MVFC All-Newcomer Team.Eric was named Henry Heider Most Valuable Player (USD award) and Dave Triplett Offensive Player of the Year (USD award). Sophomore (San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, CA , 2013): Eric was voted a team captain. He hauled in 59 catches for 659 yards and scored seven touchdowns and also returned 23 punts for 342 yards.Shufford was an All-Conference wide receiver, return specialist and all-purpose at San Bernardino Valley in 2013.Freshman (Weber State University, Ogden, UT, 2011): Eric caught nine passes for 120 yards in 2011.High School (AB Miller): Eric played football, basketball, baseball and ran track.He was league MVP as a quarterback during his senior season.

RASHARD SMITH Professional (2014-present): Rashard spent time with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He also had a stint with the B.C Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Smith signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2017 season.Senior (North Carolina State Uni- versity, Raleigh, NC, 2013): Rashard started at the “Z” wide receiver spot.Junior (North Carolina State Uni- versity, Raleigh, NC, 2012): Rashard ranked sixth in the ACC with a 9.3 yard punt return average and his 294 punt return yards is sixth-highest mark in school history. Sophomore (North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2011): Rashard mainly played at the boundary corner in 2011, where he started three games and played in all 2013.Freshman (North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2009-10): Rashard true freshman moved into the starting lineup in just his second collegiate game. Smith redshirted for the 2010 season after suffering a knee injury midway through his fresh-man campaign.

LORENZO BROWN Lorenzo has played multiple positions in his career, starting in 2010 with the Sioux Falls Storm. He spent the 2014 season with the Sioux City Bandits. Brown re-signed with the Storm in October 2014.

• Brown was named the 2016 Unit- ed Bowl MVP.• In 2016, he earned IFL’s Honor- able Mention list.

Junior (University of Sioux Falls, 2009): Brown led USF to their second consecutive National Asso- ciation of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) National Championship and capped a perfect 15-0 season that gave the two-year starter a 29-0 career record. Lorenzo threw for 3,221 yards and 40 touchdownsto only six interceptions. On the ground, Brown was the team’s second leading rusher with 844 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. He also recorded one reception and returned one punt for six yards.

• Brown, who led the NAIA with 56 total touchdowns, was recently named to College Fanz’s NAIA All-Decade Team.• He received the NAIA Player-of- the-Year award.• Lorenzo was recognized as the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Offensive Player-of-the- Year.• He was a First Team All-American recipient.

MELVIN GERMAN IIIProfessional (2016-present): Melvin signed with the Sioux Falls Storm for the 2016 season.Senior (Slippery Rock University, 2014): German appeared in 12 games and had 32 catches for 569 yards and seven touchdowns. He also completed 2 of 4 passes for 36 yards and 1 touchdown. German caught 5 passes for 94 yards and a touchdown in the PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) championship game and helped Slippery Rock win its first PSAC Championship since 2000 with a 28-26 victory over Bloomsburg.Junior (Florida Atlantic University, 2013): Melvin appeared in five games and made one start for the Owls. He recorded four receptions and 40 yards.Sophomore (Pearl River Community College, 2012): German played for Pearl River Community College where he completed 293 of 453 pass attempts for 3,121 yards and 21 touchdowns. He added 88 carries for 180 yards rushing and six touchdowns. Melvin earned First-Team All-Conference and All-America honors.He led the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) nationally in passing offense and was selected to play in the JUCO MACJC (Mississippi Associa- tion of Community & Junior Colleges) All-Star Game.

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