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WELCOME TO THE IFL
2019 IFL GEOGRAPHIC MAP
ABOUT THE IFL The Indoor Football League (IFL) is a professional indoor football league consisting of ten teams from across the country each playing a 14-game schedule. The IFL was formed in 2009 out of a merger of the United Football League (UIF) and the Intense Football League (IFL) and the league will be celebrating its eleventh season of play in 2019. The IFL has common goals of entertaining fans in IFL communities as well as developing talented and deserving players to play at the next level.
MISSION STATEMENT To consistently serve our Guests (Ticket Holders), Partners (Sponsors) and our Homes (Team Cities) with the highest level of professional indoor football , and to do so with integrity, affordability, and passion, both on the field and around the communities in which we play.
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ROSTER
POS
HT
WT
WILLIAM GIBBS
WR
6’0”
185
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
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LYNN WILLIAMS
DB
5’10”
185
MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
2
JOHN GIBBS
QB
6’6”
225
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
2
JAMERRON JOHNSON
DL
6’4”
230
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
1
PAUL DODSON JR.
DB
6’2”
200
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
3
DIANTAE THOMAS
RB
5’11”
190
CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY
1
HOMER CAUSEY
QB
6’1”
205
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
2
STEPHON HALL
DL
6’4”
280
MINNESOTA WEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2
FREDRICK ABRAHAM
WR
5’9”
195
N/A
2
K
5’10”
185
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY
1
LATREZE MUSHATT
DL
6’4”
250
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
V
DIVONTE BEALE
RB
5’10”
210
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
1
MIKE TATUM
WR
5’10”
170
OXNARD COLLEGE
V
ALEX WHEAT JR.
WR
6’4”
225
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
3
K
6’3”
215
N/A
V
BRANDON HENRIE
DB
5’10”
195
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
2
DERRICK DYER
DB
5’9”
190
SETON HILL UNIVERSITY
2
RB/LB
5’11”
230
MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
1
WYATT LAPUAHO
OL
6’3”
330
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1
JON TONGILAVA
OL/DL
6’2”
290
MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
2
WYATT LAPUAHO
OL
6’3”
330
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1
CHANCE DOLLAHITE
OL
6’9”
315
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY
1
ERIC LAUDERDALE
WR
6’1”
190
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
2
KEEVIN AUSTIN
DL
6’4”
335
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1
IVENI NGAUAMO
DL
6’1”
315
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1
CHAUNTEZ JACKSON
DL
6’4”
330
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
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AARON BERG
DL
6’1”
260
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
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NAME
BLAKE LEVIN
CODY BARBER
PRESTON HAMLETTE
COLLEGE
LEVEL
Head Coach: Rod Miller Operations Assistant: Jake Armstrong Defensive Coordinator: Rayshaun Kizer General Manager: Heidi Ripplinger Offensive and Defensive Lines: Rico Ochoa Line Backer Coach/Strength and Conditioning: Tanner Schweitzer
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ROSTER
POS
HT
WT
LB
6’1”
225
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
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CARLOS WIGGINS
RB/WR
5’9”
160
UNIVERSITY OF MEXICO
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ZAVIER STEWARD
RB
5’10”
210
MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE
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K
5’11”
170
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
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THAILAND PIERCE
DB
6’1”
200
N/A
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CHRISTIAN JACOBS
LB
5’11”
215
MCNESSE STATE UNIVERSITY
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DANNON CAVIL
WR
6’4”
215
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
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JEFFERY BRADLEY
DL
6’4”
240
CHAFFEY COLLEGE
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DARIUS HICKS
WR
6’3”
215
LINCOLN UNIVERISTY
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E.J. HILLARD JR.
QB
6’3”
210
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
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KEYVAN RUDD
WR
6’3”
200
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
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LEONARD SMITH III
DB
5’9”
175
IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2
ROBERT JONES
LB
6’1”
235
N/A
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QUINTON PEDROZA
WR
6’4”
235
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
2
JUWAN LEWIS
RB
5’11”
225
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
3
HOWARD STEPHENS JR.
LB
6’3”
240
SHORTER UNIVERSITY
2
ANTONIO MARSHAL
DB
6’0”
190
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
3
MALIK DUNCAN
DB
5’9”
205
ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY
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DANZEL MCDANIEL
DB
6’1”
205
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
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DARNELL WALKER JR.
DB
5’11”
185
LANGSTON UNIVERSITY / CFL - WINNIPEG
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MICHAEL LASKER JR.
OL
6’5”
305
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY / CFL - B.C. LIONS
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DARIUS CROSBY
OL
6’4”
315
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
1
VERNON SAINVIL
OL
6’4”
330
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY
V
NICK BITTINGER
OL
6’2”
325
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
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NAME LA’KEL BASS
JACOB STYTZ
COLLEGE
LEVEL
Head Coach: Cory Ross
Offensive Line Coach: Darrick A. Reave
Assistant Coach: Robert S. Reed III
Wide Receiver Coach: Justin Peters
Defensive Coordinator: Larry Hendrix
Recruiting Coordinator: Nigel Stephens
Defensive Line Coach: Fritz G. Dieudonne
Owner/GM: Doug Bland
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e t o n s ’ h c a o c Hello Bucks Fans, I wanted to take this time to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Rod Miller and I am the new Head Coach of your Bismarck Bucks! The players, my coaching staff, and myself are all very excited about this 2019 season and our inaugural season as members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). We look forward to putting together a season everyone here in Bismarck, Mandan and the surrounding areas can be proud of. As you know, you and your energy are a huge part of the game-day experience and we can’t wait to see, hear and feel your loud, rambunctious and supportive 9th Man Spirit! Thanks again and I look forward to meeting all of our Bucks Fans.
Go Bucks!
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PLAYERHIGHLIGHT
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NAME: Mike Tatum HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 170 lbs POSITION: WR NUMBER: #23
Mike Tatum was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He is a father of four. His kids are Angel - 10 Avante - 9, and twin girls MaKayla and MaKyla - 6. Tatum’s family currently resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tatum is a 10 year veteran of the Indoor Football League and has obtained many awards. In 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012 he was named the CIFL Special Teams player of the year. From 2013 to 2018 he was a United Bowl Champion for the Sioux Falls Storm. Mike has played in four games for our Bismarck Bucks, and has contributed to each in a big way. He has accumulated 19 receptions, 257 yards, and has averaged 64.3 yards per game as well as 13.5 yards per catch which has led to 3 touchdowns. Tatum has proven himself as a useful tool to the Bismarck Bucks, and a force to be reckoned with in regards to the competition!
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A WORD FROM THE COMMISSIONER IFL BEGINS ITS ELEVENTH SEASON OF PLAY IN 2019 Dear IFL Fans, Welcome to the 2019 Indoor Football League season! On behalf of the entire IFL, I would like to thank each and everyone of you for helping make the IFL such a continued success. Going into our eleventh season of play, the passion and dedication of IFL fans around the country outshines that of any other league and it allows our teams, coaches, and players to excel in a sport that they love. In an offeseason filled with growth, the IFL is proud to field four new teams in 2019! The addition of the Bismarck Bucks, Quad City Steamwheelers, San Diego Strike Force and the Tucson Sugar Skulls helps create new and exciting regional rivalries all across the country! The talent level in the IFL has never been higher as we continue to attract some of the best athletes from all regions of the country. In addition to seeing fast-paced, high-energy football, our member teams have dedicated themselves to making your game-day experience affordable, family-friendly and as fun as possible. Thank you once again for being a loyal fan of the Indoor Football League and its member teams. ENJOY THE GAME! Sincerely,
Michael Allshouse Commissioner Indoor Football League
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s t h g i n theme 2019 THEME NIGHTS THIS SUMMER, LOOK FORWARD TO SEVEN SPECIAL EVENINGS WITH THE BUCKS.
GAME
THEME
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
ST. PADDY’S DAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
MILITARY APPRECIATION
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
KID’S NIGHT
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
FIRST RESPONDERS
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
MASCOT APPRECIATION
SATURDAY, MAY 18
COOP NIGHT / ARMED FORCES NIGHT
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
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IFL RULES OF PLAY
INSIDE THE GAME
GOAL POSTS
•10 Feet Wide by 18-20 feet tall •10 Feet above the ground • Hung from arena ceiling
SIDELINES COACHES
• Each Team may have one coach on the field during play • Offensive and Defensive Coordinators typically switch possessions
FIELD OF PLAY
TIME OF PLAY
• 50 Yards long with 8 yard endzones • 28 Yards Wide • Marked every 5 yards with wall-to-wall lines • 12” hash marks begin 5 ft from center of field
OFFENSE
• 8 Players on the field • 4 Players line up on line of scrimmage • Two Players may be in forward motion
KICKING
• Punting is Illegal • Kickoffs are from the goal line • Kickers may use 1” tee
• Four 15 Minute quarters • 20 Minute halftime • Two 90-second media timeouts per quarter • 60 second warning at end of both halves
DEFENSE
• 8 Players on the Field • 3 Down Linemen
TEAM ROSTERS
• 21 Active Players • 4 Player practice squad
OVERTIME RULES • No limit to the number of OT periods • Each consists of a series by each offense
• Dasher Boards mark sidelines • Approx. 4 Ft in height •Padded to protect players • Made of 3-5” high-density foam • Teams use them to promote businesses
SCORING
• Touchdowns are 6 pts • Conversion place kicks are 1 point • Conversion pass or run is 2 points • Field Goals are 3 pts • A safety is 2 pts • A rouge is 1 point
2019 PLAYOFF FORMAT Starting Date: June 21, 2019 Number of Teams:6 Number of Rounds: 3 Qualifiers: The top six highest seeded teams qualify for the postseason
WEEK 1: FIRST ROUND
• The #3 Seed will host the the #6 Seed
• The #4 Seed will host the the #5 Seed • The #1 and # 2 seeds will recieve a bye
WEEK 2: SECOND ROUND
WEEK 3: LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
• The #1 Seed will host the lowest remaining seed • The higher seeded Conference Champion will host • The #2 Seed will host the highest remaining seed the lower seeded Conference Champion. • The winner of this game will be crowned United • Winners advance to United Bowl Championship Bowl Champion
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