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UNITED BOWL PREVIEW
Posted by: ryanminch at 9:46AM MT on August 15, 2009
RIVERCITY RAGE (11-6) @ BILLINGS OUTLAWS (14-2)
Rimrock Auto Group Arena
Billings, MT
August 15, 2009
2:00 PM
In the first five months of its exsistence, their have been nearly 300 (276 to be exact) Indoor Football League games played around the country, but none of those will matter today when the champions of the United Conference, the River City Rage (11-6) ,come to town to face the Billings Outlaws (14-2) in The United Bowl.
While both squads started the season hot--the Rage won seven of their first eight games, while Billings cruised to a 12-1 record before losing their regular season finale to Omaha, 48-45--- River City staggered into the playoffs, losing five of their last six games.
Some reason for that can be attributed to a coaching change and the questionable descison to release quarterback Dixie Wooten, who through 14 games had thrown for 41 touchdown passes and averaged over 180 yards a game through the air.
 The Rage then brought in journey-man, Ben Sankey. Sankey has played in the CFL, numerous indoor leagues, and even spent time on the Houston Texans practice roster.The RiverCity gunslinger has thrown 13 touchdown passes and accumulated 474 passing yards in three postseason games.
He has had the benefit of one of the league’s top receiving trios in Luke McCardle, Hurtis Chinn, and Tyrone Timmons.
Defensively, the Rage are led by First Team All-IFL Linebacker, Joe Bevis. Bevis was the UIF's defensive player of the year last season and hasn't let up yet this year. He has recorded 16.5 tackles and 2.5 sacks, while also nabbing one interception and two fumble recoveries in three playoff games.
 Offensively for the Outlaws, IFL MVP Chris Dixon leads the IFL with 75 touchdowns through the air, while completing 68 percent of his passes. Dixon also has plenty of targets to throw to in wideouts James Walton (40 TD's) and Robert Redd (17TD's), who have joined forces to haul in a combined 57 touchdowns. The two have combined for 125 catches while racking up 1,716 yards. As for the Outlaws defense, pick your poison.
They have a defensive backfield who has propelled the Outlaws to a league-leading 35 interceptions. Linebacker Kelly Rouse leaves impressions of his number 53 jersey on every opposing quarterback, recording 13 tackles in just two playoff games, while forcing numerous errant throws. And the front three for the Outlaws has been solid all season, but has seen a slight drop off after the departure of IFL Defensive player of the Year, Michael Landry to the CFL.
Ryan's Prediction ----- The Rage keep it close early, but Dixon and Co. will be to much for Bevis to control...Outlaws 66, River City 30.
PLAYOFF STATISTICS
RiverCity Rage
PASSING: G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G
Ben Sankey 3 68 43 2 63.2 474 13 158.0
RUSHING: G Att Yds Avg TD Long Yds/G
Randy Bell 3 33 154 4.7 3 29 51.3
RECEIVING: G Rec Yds Avg/C TD Long Avg/G
Hurtis Chinn 3 12 73 6.1 2 16 24.3
Luke McCardle 3 10 210 21.0 2 45 70.0
Tyrone Timmons 2 9 105 11.7 5 31 52.5
--TACKLES-- --SACKS-- --INT--
DEFENSE: GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int
T. Washington 3 11 15 18.5 6.0-32 2.0-20 0
Joe Bevis 3 11 10 16.0 2.5-7 0.5-3 1
Cornelius Brown 2 11 6 14.0 3.0-5 0-0 0
PLAYOFF STATISTICS
Billings Outlaws
PASSING: G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G
Chris Dixon 2 35 16 0 45.7 200 6 100.0
RUSHING: G Att Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G
Charles Anthony 2 13 120 9.2 2 26 60.0
RECEIVING: G Rec Yds Avg/C TD Long Avg/G
James Walton 2 7 111 15.9 2 45 55.5
Robert Redd 2 6 54 9.0 3 16 27.0
Eric McCain 2 2 36 18.0 1 32 18.0
--TACKLES-- --SACKS-- --INT--
DEFENSE: GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds
Kelly Rouse 2 10 7 13.5 2.0-2 0-0 0
Kadafi Tunsil 2 7 6 10.0 0-0 0-0 2
Mike Bazemore 2 7 4 9.0 2.0-12 2.0-12 0
Posted by: ryanminch at 3:37PM MT on August 1, 2009
On July 13, Michael Landry was named the Indoor Football League's Defensive Player of the Year. Less than two weeks later, the dominating defensive end has been signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. Here is link to an interview with Landry following his tryout.
Posted by: ryanminch at 10:14PM MT on July 31, 2009
Admission for the rally is $5, but fans with a ticket for tonight’s game will be admitted free.
“We just want to get people to buy their tickets early for the game tonight, which they can do on their way out to the rally,” said Derek Bishop, who is organizing the event. “I think it will be a good time, and the first beer is free with a game ticket.”
Entertainment for the rally will include live music and the Lady Outlaw’s Dancers. The pep-rally will also include a full bar and concessions.
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The Perk will be hosting an Outlaws Fan Rally today, beginning at noon and lasting until 5:00 p.m. at The Perk in preparation for the Billings Outlaws’ Intense Conference Championship game tonight against the El Paso Generals (13-2).
