Week 12 Preview

Iowa Barnstormers vs Utah Blaze
Friday May 27, 2011
Kickoff: 7:05pm CST

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Field, Wells Fargo Arena
Des Moines, Iowa

2011 Record: 2-7 (1-2 at home, 1-5 on the road)-Streak: Lost 6

Last Place, National Conference, Central Division

The BARNSTORMERS Week 10:

The Barnstormers struggled to produce a win against the Jacksonville Sharks as they fell 27-79 to the number one team in the American Conference, South Division.  The Sharks came out strong as they put up 35 points in the first quarter to Iowa’s 7 points.  The Barnstormers seemed to struggle both offensively and defensively as they were held to only one touchdown per quarter.  The loss resulted in the Barnstormers falling to last place in the National Conference, Central Division.

Week 12 Match Up:

After a bye last week, the Iowa Barnstormers (2-7) will take on the Utah Blaze (5-4) this Friday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.  The game is important for both teams as they each try to re-establish themselves as playoff contenders.   It will also be the ‘Stormers first since the resignation of Head Coach John Gregory.  While Utah has seemed to be a back and forth team this season, Iowa will be fighting to break their losing streak for a shot at playoffs.  The Utah Blaze is currently ranked first in the AFL for total offense with 82 touchdowns and an average of 330.4 yards per game.

The BLAZE Last Week:

The Utah Blaze played on their home turf last week against the San Jose SaberCats.  The competition was fairly even throughout the entirety of the game as both teams went into the locker room at halftime tied 35-35.  The third quarter was controlled by the SaberCats, however, the Blaze was able to bounce back in the fourth, taking the game, 76-68.  The performance of the Blaze earned themselves all seven of the postgame accolades, including the MVP of the Game and the Cutters Catch of the Game recognitions.  The win moved Utah to second place in the National Conference, West Division.

Week 12 Schedule:
Iowa Barnstormers vs Utah Blaze will be featured as the NFL Network Game of the Week along with being broadcast LIVE on 1700 AM The Champ, on the Internet at www.theiowabarnstormers.com and at www.nifty-tv.com.

Friday, May 27, 2011- 7:05pm- Wells Fargo Arena
Vs Utah Blaze (5-4)- Streak: Won 1
Second Place in National Conference, West Division
-This will be the first meeting between the Iowa Barnstormers and the Utah Blaze in their franchises’ history.   

Barnstormers Player of the Week: (Week 12)

Brian Lee-Lauduski-QB                Week 10 Line- 13 for 185 YDs, 3 TDs

Brian Lee-Lauduski was able to divulge his abilities in the Barnstormers game against the Jacksonville Sharks two weeks back.  With not much playing time under his belt this season, Lee-Lauduski posted season-high stats completing 13 passes for a total of 185 yards, including a 30-yard long pass to Larry Beavers.  He rushed for a total of 4 yards and posted three of the four touchdowns for the Barnstormers.

   
Iowa Barnstormer Team Leaders:

Passing
-Attempts: Brad Banks (317)
-Completions: Brad Banks (200)
-Percentage: Brad Banks (63.1)
-Yards: Brad Banks (2,551)
-Touchdowns: Brad Banks (55)

Receiving
-Receptions: Jesse Schmidt (81)
-Yards: Jesse Schmidt (1,010)
-Touchdowns: Jesse Schmidt (26)
-Yards/Catch: Maurice Harris (15.0)
-Yards/Game: Jesse Schmidt (112.2)
-Long: Errick McCown (47)

Rushing
-Attempts: Brad Banks (36)
-Yards: Brad Banks (166)
-Touchdowns: Brad Banks (5)
-Yards/Carry: Brad Banks (4.6)
-Yards/Game: Brad Banks (18.4)
-Long: Brad Banks (22)

Kick Returns
-Attempts: Larry Beavers (31)
-Yards: Larry Beavers (500)
-Touchdowns: None
-Yards/Return: Larry Beavers (16.1)
-Long: Larry Beavers (31)

Field Goals
-Attempts: Kyle Schlicher (2)
-Kicks Made: Kyle Schlicher (1)
-Percentage: Kyle Schlicher (50)
-Long: Kyle Schlicher (29)
-PAT Made: Phil Marfuggi (15)
-Touchbacks: Piotr Czech (4)

Defense
-Tackles: Cameron McGlenn (49.0)
-Solo Tackles: Cameron McGlenn (39)
-Assisted Tackles: Cameron McGlenn (20)
-Sacks: Chance Talbert (3.5)
-Tackles For Loss: Chance Talbert (5.5)
-Interceptions: Cameron McGlenn (7)
-Pass Breakups: Cameron McGlenn (14)
-Fumble Recoveries: Charles Johnson (2)
-Forced Fumbles: Chris Felder (3)

Utah Blaze Team Leaders:

-Leading Passer: Tommy Grady  (#10) - 9 GP, 252 for 379, 2,849 yds, 69 TDs, 6 INTs
-Leading Rusher: Ben Stallings (#43) - 7 GP, 21 carries for 86 yds, 8 TDs, 12.3 Avg./G
-Leading Receiver: Aaron Boone (#1) - 8 GP, 96 catches for 1,059 yds, 26 TDs, 11.0 yds/catch