Coyotes @ Blitz News & Notes
Thursday June 17, 2004
CENTRAL VALLEY COYOTES (1-9) at BAKERSFIELD BLITZ (6-4)
WEEK 12 ¡V SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2004
(Fresno, CA) ¡V The Central Valley Coyotes travel down south on Highway 99 to take on their divisional rivals the Bakersfield Blitz. Each team is coming off of a Week 11 loss. The Blitz were defeated by the Memphis Xplorers 31-59 and the Coyotes dropped their contest 70-42 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the Islanders. This will be the first of two trips Central Valley will make Bakersfield. The two teams will square off again on July 17 in Bakersfield. The Blitz currently lead the all-time series 2-0.
Rookie quarterback Frank Borba impressed the Coyotes coaching staff completing 21-of-42 passes for 219 yards and four touchdowns despite three interceptions. He also led all rushers in the game gaining 54-yards on 5 carries including one touchdown. Borba will get his second career start this weekend at Bakersfield with Kyle Borba on his second week of injured reserve. Kenyatte Morgan broke the franchise¡¦s single game record for all-purpose yards last weekend. He is currently on pace to break the af2 record for all-purpose yards if he can keep up his game average.
The Coyotes are surrounded by a lot of new faces on the field as well as in the front office. After current Operator and CEO the Tachi-Yokut Tribe, moved the Bakersfield franchise to Fresno, CA, their first move was to hire former San Diego Riptide Head Coach Cree Morris. Morris will lead the 2004 Coyotes into the season on the quest for the 2004 ArenaCup.
THIS WEEK¡¦S PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Monday, June 14 --Players off--
Tuesday, June 15 6:00 p.m. Open Practice at Selland Arena
8:00 p.m. Coach Biletnikoff available to media
Player¡¦s available coming off the field
Wednesday, June.16 6:00 p.m. Open Practice at Selland Arena
8:00 p.m. Coach Biletnikoff available to media
Player¡¦s available coming off the field
Thursday, June 17 6:00 p.m. Open Practice at Selland Arena
8:00 p.m. Coach Biletnikoff available to media
Player¡¦s available coming off the field
Friday, June 18 6:00 p.m. Open Practice at Exhibit Hall One
8:00 p.m. Coach Biletnikoff available to media
Player¡¦s available coming off the field
Saturday, June 19 6:30 p.m. Coyotes at Blitz
Sunday, June 20 --closed meetings--
Monday, June 21 3:00 p.m. Coach Biletnikoff Press Conference
HEAD COACHES
Interim head coach Fred Bilenikoff Jr. takes over the helm of the Central Valley Coyotes after previous head coach Cree Morris resigned Tuesday, June 8, 2004. Biletnikoff Jr. begins his second season in the af2, having joined the Coyotes in January as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. His first stint with an arenafootball2 team was in 2002 with the Fresno Frenzy, where he served as an offensive assistant. Along with his Coyotes responsibilities, Biletnikoff Jr. will also continue to serve as offensive coordinator and running backs coach for the Fresno City Rams, where he has been since 2000.
Before joining the Rams staff at Fresno City College, Biletnikoff spent two seasons (¡¥91-¡¥92) at Alameda High School coaching wide receivers and defensive backs. In 1993 he joined the football staff at Chabot College with current Coyotes defensive Coordinator Doug Murray, where he coached running backs, wide receivers and was also offensive coordinator.
An 1984 graduate of Foothill High School in Pleasanton, Biletnikoff received an associates from Chabot College. He earned a bachelor¡¦s degree in kinesiology from Cal State University, Hayward and his master¡¦s in kinesiology from Fresno State.
Biletnikoff and his wife, Cynthia, reside in Fresno with their two dogs, Tiffy and Rascal.
Rick Van Horne, 43 spent the last two seasons as a Blitz assistant coach under James Fuller. He will run the offense as the head coach, and over the last two seasons his main focus was on quarterbacks and receivers.
A Bakersfield native, Van Horne graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1979 and went on to play college football at Bakersfield College for two seasons, where he was a First-Team Junior College All-American at free safety. He was also named Player of the Year and Team MVP for BC in 1981, and the Kern County College Athlete of the Year. After BC, he played two seasons with the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
From the playing field, Van Horne moved to the sidelines wit his first coaching job in youth football locally in 1984. Two years later he took over as an assistant coach at the varsity level at Bakersfield High, where he stayed for eight years, winning three consecutive Central California State Championships.
In 1994 he was named head coach at East High. Despite taking over a program that had failed to reach the playoffs in its 60-year history, he led them to two playoff appearances in four years. After that, he moved to brand new Liberty High School in 1999 to begin their football program, where it took him just three seasons for him to lead the team to a Central California Division 3 State Championship in 2001.
He joined the pro ranks with the Blitz in 2002. While in charge of the offense on 2003, the Blitz ranked ninth in the af2 in quarterback pass rating (105.0), tenth in kicking points (105), and tied with Tulsa and Quad City with the fewest turnovers (18) in a 27-team league. Chad Elliott finished the year as the fifth highest rated quarterback in the league (114.4).
CENTRAL VALLEY VS. BAKERSFIELD ¡V SERIES HISTORY
This weekends contest will be the third match-up between the two organizations since Bakersfield joined the af2 as an expansion team this season. The Blitz lead the all-time series 2-0.
Series History to Date:
2004 - Blitz, 65-48 (at Central Valley)
Blitz, 41-25 (at Central Valley)
At A Glance:
„« The Coyotes offense is ranked 19th in the af2 with the 18th best pass offense and the 9th best rushing offense. The Blitz enter this Week 12 contest with the 11th best offense in the af2. They are ranked 8th in pass offense and 23rd in rushing offense.
„« Central Valley¡¦s new quarterback Frank Borba has completed 26-of-54 passes for 263 yards, 5 TD¡¦s and 5 interceptions to amass a 62.50 passer rating, while Bakersfield quarterback Chad Elliott has racked up 2,548 yards on 221-of-338 passing with 48 TD¡¦s and 14 interceptions to tally a 110.31 passer rating.
„« Eric Mahanke leads all Blitz receivers in the top three categories receptions (72), yards (926) and touchdowns (19). Coyotes offensive specialist Kenyatte Morgan leads the same categories 17 TD¡¦s, 918 yards and 77 receptions.
„« The Coyotes have the 15th best defense in the af2 allowing their opponents only 256.8 yards per game. Central Valley is ranked 14th against the pass and 18th against the run. The Blitz are ranked 17th in total defense allowing their opponents 264.1 yards per game. They are ranked 18th against the pass and 16th against the run
„« VonKeith Spencer leads the Coyotes defense in tackles with 38 tackles, (29-solo). He has tallied 5 interceptions and 12 pass deflections this season. Kenny Haslip leads the Blitz in tackles with 37.5 (34-solo), he has yet to tally an interception and has 6 pass deflections.
„« Kenyatte Morgan handles all the return duties for the Coyotes. In ten games he has tallied 1,282 kick return yards and 94 missed field goal return yards. Morgan is currently ranked 1st in the league in all-purpose yards. Steve Wofford and Nathan Munson split the return duties for the Blitz, through ten games the two have combined for 644 kickoff return yards and 68 missed field goal return yards.
COYOYES/BLITZ CONNECTIONS
When the Coyotes welcome the Bakersfield Blitz to the Selland Arena, there will be numerous familiar faces on both sides of the ball. Prior to relocating to Fresno, the Central Valley Coyotes franchise spent two seasons in Bakersfield tallying two post-season appearances and a West Division Title. As a result of the Coyotes franchise moving to Fresno, the city of Bakersfield was awarded an expansion team for the 2004 season.
Coyotes director of operations and public relations Anthony Martinez spent last season with the Bakersfield Blitz. Blitz media relations assistant Mike Ritorto spent last season with the Coyotes franchise. Bakersfield head coach Rick Van Horne, and director of player personal Steven Folmar each spent the first two seasons with the original Coyotes franchise. Current Blitz secondary coach Paul Press spent last seasons with the Coyotes franchise.
Bakersfield quarterback Chad Elliott, defensive specialist Delvin Myles, offensive/defensive lineman Phil Blackmon, offensive/defensive lineman Kenney Williamson and wide receiver/defensive back Nathan Munson all spent the first two seasons with the Coyotes organization. Offensive specialist Steve Wofford, offensive/defensive lineman Kevin Carroll, wide receiver/linebacker Eric Mahanke, offensive/defensive lineman James Heimuli, offensive/defensive lineman Ahmad Bhatti, fullback/linebacker Nick Onaindia and wide receiver/linebacker LaCorey Collins all spent one season under the Coyotes franchise. Bhatti and Mahanke both played collegiate football at Fresno State.
Central Valley offensive/defensive lineman Ricky Leung-Wai spent two years in Bakersfield with the Coyotes franchise.
THE LAST TIME: CENTRAL VALLEY VS. BAKERSFIELD
COYOTES 25, BLITZ 41 ¡V MAY 29, 2004 ¡V SELLAND ARENA
In a game where the Coyotes dominated their opponent in total offense (CEN-283, BKD-186) and time of possession (CEN-37:47, BKD-21:56), the Bakersfield Blitz still found a way to defeat Central Valley 41-25 in front of 4,287 screaming fans at Selland Arena. The one stat the Coyotes didn¡¦t win was turnovers. Central Valley surrendered five turnovers (2 interceptions and 3 fumbles) on the night. The loss now drops the Coyotes to 1-7 on the season. Central Valley will stay in Fresno for Week 10 as they host the San Diego Riptide on Saturday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.
The Coyotes opened up the game with determination in their eyes. Quarterback Kyle Biggs (28-of-44 for 283, 2 interceptions and 2 TD¡¦s) drove Central Valley on their opening possession 42-yards on five plays, handing the ball off to fullback Kevin Nelson for a four yard touchdown run. Justin Levine¡¦s PAT was converted and the score stood at 7-0.
The Central Valley special teams stepped up big on the following kickoff, Bakersfield returner Jay Morris fumbled the kick and was tackled in the endzone by JaJuan Huddleston giving the Coyotes two-points for a safety.
Morris returned the favor on Bakersfield¡¦s next defensive series. After the Coyotes drove down to the Bakersfield 11 yard line from their own seven, Biggs was intercepted by Morris giving the Blitz the ball at their own six yard line.
The Bakersfield duo of quarterback Chad Elliott and Eric Mahanke took matters into their own hands. The two hooked up twice on the next series, once for 30-yards and the second time for a 20-yard TD.
On the first play of the next drive, Biggs dropped back in the pocket looking for an open receiver, only to be sacked by a Bakersfield lineman. Biggs fumbled the ball which was recovered by the Blitz at the Coyotes two yard line. One play later fullback Ben McCombs rushed two yards for the score. The score would stand at 14-9 in favor of Bakersfield at the end of the first quarter.
Each team added a touchdown in the second quarter. The Coyotes scored on a 10-play, 45-yard drive capped off by a LaMonte Jones 8-yard touchdown reception from Biggs and the Blitz scored after another Coyotes fumble setup a 5-yard TD pass form Elliott to Rennard Reynolds.
Both offenses would sputter to end the first half with the score, Central Valley 16, Bakersfield 21.
Bakersfield opened up the second half with an impressive offensive drive that began at their own seven yard line. Elliott completed passes of 13 and 22 yards allowing fullback Nick Onaindia to score on a 4-yard rush.
Central Valley was aided on the next possession with an illegal defense penalty by the Bakersfield Blitz on 3rd-and-10. The Coyotes took advantage of the miscue and three plays later Biggs found receiver Kenyatte Morgan in the endzone for a 31-yard TD.
A Bakersfield missed 32-yard field goal would give Central Valley the ball back as time expired in the third quarter with Bakersfield on top 28-23.
The Coyotes were called on a holding penalty that put them at their own 15-yard line facing 1st-and-20. Three incomplete passes would bring out kicker Justin Levine to attempt a 50 yard field goal that was returned 55 yards by Nathan Munson for a Bakersfield touchdown.
Central Valley was shutdown on a fourth-and-one play in which Kyle Biggs was stuffed for no gain by Mike Felemi.
Bakersfield scored on their next possession on a 41-yard, 4-play drive capped off by a Ben McCombs 21-yard TD run.
The Coyotes added their two final points when Ricky Leung-Wai blocked a Bakersfield 64-yard field goal in the endzone forcing a safety. The Bakersfield defense held the Coyotes out of the endzone as time ran out with the final score Bakersfield-41, Central Valley-25.
LAST WEEK: BAKERSFIELD AT MEMPHIS
BLITZ 31, XPLORERS 59 ¡V JUNE 12, 2004 ¡V DeSOTO CIVIC CENTER
The Memphis Xplorers of af2 returned to the form of a month ago Saturday night, defeating the Bakersfield Blitz 59-31 before 3,069 fans at the DeSoto Civic Center
Xplorers receiver Kevin Prentiss, in his first game back from an injury, performed brilliantly in the offensive set, catching 9 balls for 112 yards and four touchdowns. Prentiss was voted the Baby Ruth Real Deal Offensive Player of the game.
He had serious competition from QB Michael Wall, who the Xplorers acquired in a trade earlier this week. Wall, who entered the game when starting QB Brian Jones was injured late in the first half, threw for five touchdowns and 159 yards on 13-for-20 passing. Jones was fairly efficient before the injury, completing 7 of his 14 passes for 80 yards and one touchdown.
The Xplorers defense came up huge during the game, intercepting Bakersfield QB Chad Elliott twice and sacking him three times. Memphis¡¦s defense shut down the Blitz when it counted most, as Bakersfield went 0 for 5 on third down conversions and 0 for 1 on fourth down conversions.
Xplorers DS Dahnel Singfield won ADT Defensive Player of the Game honors, garnering several pass deflections and a spectacular, one-handed interception at the goal line late in the game. WR/DB LeJuan Edwards, playing two-way for the first time this season, won the Army Ironman of the Game award.
The much-needed Xplorers win pushed their record to 5-5 on the season, while Bakersfield slipped to 6-4. Memphis will be in action again this coming Friday, as they travel to the east coast to take on the Manchester Wolves. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM CST.
LAST WEEK: CENTRAL VALLEY AT HAWAII
COYOTES 42, ISLANDERS 70 ¡V JUNE 12, 2004 ¡V NEAL BLAISDELL ARENA
A 17-point third quarter burst by the Hawaiian Islanders put the game out of reach for the Central Valley Coyotes as they dropped their ninth game of the season, 70-42 in front 2,848 fans at the Neal Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, HI.
Though rookie quarterback Frank Borba (21-of-42 for 219-yards, 4TD¡¦s and 3 Int¡¦s) seemed to find a groove in the first half completing 14-of-23 passes for 125-yards and two touchdowns, the second half was filled with key turnovers which secured an Islanders victory.
On Borba¡¦s first play from the line of scrimmage he found Kenyatte Morgan (6 receptions for 59-yards and 2 TD¡¦s) open in the middle of the field for a 12-yard pickup. The following play he would be sacked for a six yard loss by Islanders defensive end Joe Corrieia. Facing a 2nd-and-16 Borba hooked up again with Morgan this time for a 10-yard gain. An incomplete pass on third down would bring out kicker Justin Levine to convert on a 36-yard field goal.
Hawaii answered right back with a 2-play, 17-yard drive that was aided by an Anthony Arceneaux 40-yard kickoff return. On the touchdown, Islanders quarterback Darnell Arceneaux found his brother Anthony open in the left corner of the end zone for the 17-yard TD.
Borba again put an impressive drive together on Central Valley¡¦s next possession connecting on 4-of-5 passes, but two key penalties on the Coyotes halted the drive and Levine returned to the field connecting on a 24-yard field goal.
The Coyotes received a break as Hawaii fullback Chauncey Ako fumbled the ball at the 25 yard line. Central Valley¡¦s Marshall Blount scooped up the loose ball and returned the ball to the end zone for the touchdown, but a Coyotes personal foul on the return would negate the touchdown and bring the ball back to the Central Valley 24.
A false start penalty on first down would set the Coyotes back to their own 19 facing 1st-and 15. A rush for a gain of six yards and two Borba incomplete passes would bring out Levine for the third time on the night as time expired in the 1st quarter. A missed 42-yard field goal gave the Islanders the ball back at their own 12 yard line after a Nian Taylor thirteen yard return.
Hawaii wasted no time finding the end zone on three consecutive complete passes with the final one going for a 10-yard touchdown to Anthony Arceneaux.
Central Valley tied the score at 13 apiece on a 3-play, 38 yard drive that was capped off by Frank Borba 5-yard TD run.
The two teams traded touchdowns on their next possessions. The Islanders scored on a 1-play, 39-yard touchdown pass from Darnell Arceneaux to brother Anthony Arceneaux. The Coyotes responded with a touchdown pass of their own, Borba to Morgan, 12-yards.
Hawaii drove the length of the field adding the final touchdown of the first half on a 16-yard touchdown pass from Arceneaux to Arceneaux to leave the score at 33-27 in favor of the Islanders.
Central Valley¡¦s defense held the Islanders to a field goal on their opening drive of the second half. Hawaii quarterback Darnell Arceneaux threw two incomplete passes and was stopped short along the goaline on a rush forcing Kimo Naehu to convert on a 21-yard field goal.
The Islanders defense came up big on their next defensive series forcing Central Valley to give the ball up on downs after a 4th-and-1 pass was broken up by defensive back Desmond Maul.
Darnell Arceneaux only needed one play to find the end zone for the Islanders hooking up with Nian Taylor on the 14-yard TD.
The two teams would trade a pair of touchdowns to end the third quarter. Hawaii scored on a Joshua Robinson interception that was returned 35-yards for a touchdown, while the Coyotes scored on a 30-yard touchdown pass from Borba to LaMonte Jones.
As the dust settled at the end of the third quarter Central Valley found themselves trailing the Islanders 34-50.
Two more Borba interceptions would lead to Islanders touchdowns, which pushed their lead out to 29, 63-34.
Coyotes receiver Weston Borba added the final points for the Coyotes on a 19-yard TD reception.
The Islanders finished their scoring up when backup quarterback Shawn Withy-Allen rushed for the one yard score to set the final score at 70-42.
COYOTES WEEK 12 GAME NOTES
LEVINE THE KICKING MACHINE: Rookie kicker Justin Levine has been on fire since the May 8th game in Green Bay. Levine has connected on 5-of-11 field goals and has converted all of his extra point opportunities. He is currently ranked 9th in the af2 in field goals with 33.3 field goal percentage.
BEST IN THE WEST: Despite the record of the Central Valley Coyotes, the defense has turned up their play a few notches in recent weeks. They currently have the best pass defense in the West division allowing their opponents only 234 yards through the air. In the division Central Valley faces quarterbacks like San Diego¡¦s Kane Claunch (2,373), Bakersfield¡¦s Chad Elliott (2,548-yards) and Hawaii¡¦s Darnell Arceneaux (2,423).
KENYATTE¡¦S COUNTDOWN TO 3,472: Offensive specialist Kenyatte Morgan continues his run at the af2 all-purpose yards record. He tallied 215 all-purpose yards last weekend against Hawaii to push his total on the season to 2,284. Morgan has to gain 1,189 yards if he wishes to surpass current record holder Ira Gooch. In order to accomplish this task, Morgan must gain at least 199 yards in the Coyotes next six games. Morgan has already set a new franchise record in all-purpose yards. The previous record was held by Steve Wofford who tallied 2,212 in 14 games in 2002.
THE SPENCER FILE: Coyotes defensive specialist VonKeith Spencer has been an emotional leader for the defensive unit this season. Spencer has tallied 38 tackles (29-solo), leads the team in interceptions (5) and pass deflections (12). He is currently tied for 3rd in the af2 in interceptions. Spencer also spends once a week with centralvalleycoyotes.com to talk about the 2004 season.
COYOTES POINTS: Quarterback Frank Borba scored his second consecutive rushing touchdown¡KLaMonte Jones recorded his eighth touchdown of his career¡KKenyatte Morgan recorded his 8th 200 or more all-purpose yards¡KJustin Levine converted all of his extra point opportunities.
COYOTES IN THE RANKINGS: The following is a breakdown of the Coyotes af2 Week 3 rankings.
Category NC Ranking af2 Ranking
Total Offense 11 19
Rushing 3 9
Passing 11 18
Total Defense 7 15
Against Rush 9 18
Against Pass 5 14
CENTRAL VALLEY COYOTES POSITION OVERVIEW
QUARTERBACKS (2), RETURNING STARTERS (0):
After leading the Coyotes to their first victory of the season Kyle Biggs has secured the starting quarterback position for the remainder of the season. Biggs has tallied 1,072 yards on 105-of-167 passing with 15 TD¡¦s and seven interceptions. Biggs has also carried the ball into the endzone once for a touchdown. With Biggs at quarterback, the Coyotes bring a very intelligent quarterback who can read defenses quickly and throw the deep ball. If the Coyotes are to have success with Biggs this weekend he will have to be smart with the ball and read what the defense is doing. Frank Borba recently joined the Coyotes on 5/20/04, Borba is a rookie out of Menlo college and will look to backup Biggs. In his first week of practice Borba was adjusting to the short field perfectly, he only had three balls hit the turf in one-on-one drills and three-on-three drills in his first practice. Borba is a smart qb who just needs to learn the game to mold himself into a true af2 quarterback.
FULLBACKS/LINEBACKERS (2), RETURNING STARTERS (0):
The ground game for the Central Valley Coyotes has stepped up big during the 2004 season. Leading rusher Marshall Blount has gained 74-yards on 17 carries and four touchdowns. Blount, a rookie tallied three touchdowns in one game against the Bakersfield Blitz, April 10, 2003. The three touchdowns set a new franchise record. Blount is a strong, physical fullback who has the breakaway speed to get by the secondary. Defensively he brings footwork, which allows himself to shed blocks and make tackles. Rookie, Kevin Nelson joins Blount in the backfield having recorded 43 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries this season. Nelson is a bruiser type fullback that can also make you miss in the open field. He is very good out of the backfield which takes pressure off the receiving corps. Defensively Nelson has adapted to the arena game quickly, he seems to always be around the pile for a tackle and has the height to knock down passes.
OFFENSIVE SPECIALIST (1), RETURNING STARTERS (0):
Kenyatte Morgan brings a lot of arena football experience to the Coyotes franchise. Having played in the Arena Football League with the Grand Rapids Rampage and the Los Angeles Avengers, Morgan has defined himself as a go-to receiver in crunch time. He currently leads all Coyotes receivers with 77 receptions for 918 yards and 17 touchdowns. Morgan is currently tied for 2nd in receptions in the af2.
WIDE RECEIVER/LINEBACKERS (3), RETURNING STARTERS (0):
Howard Maxwell joined the Coyotes this off-season after sitting a year out. He spent beginning of the 2002 season with the now defunct Fresno Frenzy and was later picked up by the Tennessee Valley Vipers. Maxwell has grabbed 13 receptions for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively Maxwell brings leadership to a defense that only has four players with arena experience. He has tallied 8.5 tackles (6-solo) through six games. Rookie Marvin Brown joins Maxwell at wide receiver/linebacker, prior to injuring his arm in Week 3, Brown had hauled in 9 receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown. He also was leading the defense in tackles prior to the injury with 12 tackles (6-solo). He is a raw athlete who has had the ability to study under the tutelage of Maxwell bringing his game to the next level. With Maxwell and Brown out with injuries the Coyotes will now rely on JaJuan Huddleston to fill in at this position. In nine games Huddleston has hauled in 31 receptions for 299 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively he has recorded 23 tackles with fifteen of them coming solo. Huddleston is a very strong wide receiver/linebacker, what he lacks in speed he makes up for with his ability to get position on a defensive back for the reception.
WIDE RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK, (2), RETURNING STARTERS (0):
Former Fresno High School standout LaMonte Jones is the 2nd leading receiver on the Coyotes hauling in 46 receptions for 545-yards and 10 touchdowns. Jones is by far the fastest offensive threat Central Valley posses¡¦, he has incredible upper body strength which helps him to get out of his breaks quick and get by his defender. The Coyotes will utilize his speed to throw the deep ball and to run screens. Defensively Jones will fill in at defensive back, his speed and footwork allow him the ability to break on balls and recover a step or two on a receiver. Fontez Jefferson is another newcomer to the Coyotes and the arenafootball2 league. He spent last season in the NIFL showcasing himself as a premier defensive back. Jefferson has appeared sparingly in games this season but has provided extra depth to the offense and defense.
DEFENSIVE SPECIALISTS, (3), RETURNING STARTERS (0):
Veteran VonKeith Spencer leads the way for the Coyotes on defense, he has racked up a team leading 38 tackles (29-solo) and a team leading 5 interceptions and 12 pass deflections. Spencer is currently tied for 3rd in the af2 in interceptions. He is a fearless defensive specialist who seems to play with a lot of emotion. Rookie Jermaine Smith rounds out the secondary for the Coyotes. Prior to joining Central Valley, Smith was a standout corner at the University of Washington. He injured his knee in training camp and is now just getting back to 100%.
OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE LINEMAN, (6), RETURNING STARTERS (1):
Ricky Leung-Wai is the only player to have spent all three years with the Coyotes franchise. He is the all-time leading sack leader for the franchise and posted 9.5 in 2003. This season Leung-Wai looks to build on the 2003 season and help the young rookies develop into premier stars. Nathan Frowsing is a rookie out of St. Mary¡¦s college and will look to bolster the offensive and defensive line. What Frowsing lacks in size, he surely makes up for in strength. He has appeared in a relief role in all of the Coyotes games. He has posted 6.5 tackles thus far. Rookie Ailao Issako has turned his play up in recent weeks, his had great footwork and has the ability to drop back and protect the pocket. Rookies Robert Theus Jr., Kamaloni Manu and Sandy Pua round out the remainder of the line. Each has been used sparingly this season.
KICKER, (1), RETURNING STARTERS (0):
Justin Levine will handle the kicking duties for the Coyotes this season. He joined the team in Week 5 and has since connected on 6-of-21 field goals and has converted 26-of-30 extra point opportunities.
2004 COYOTES TEAM NOTES
FRESNO BOUND: The original Bakersfield Blitz franchise was purchased by current Coyotes Operator and CEO George Chung along with the Tachi Yokut Tribe earlier this December. Chung and the tribe then decided to relocate the franchise to Fresno, naming the team the Central Valley Coyotes. The Coyotes retain all stats from Bakersfield and continue their third season in the af2.
MAKING THE JUMP: The Central Valley Coyotes have been fortunate enough to progress three players to the Arena Football League. Former wide receiver/defensive back Ryan Sloth is now with the Columbus Destroyers, current franchise leading tackler J¡¦Sharlon Jones is with the Philadelphia Soul and current quarterback Johnny Turman is with the Indiana Firebirds.
WILD, WILD WEST: In 2004 the West Division was realigned back to its original format in 2002, which featured the San Diego Riptide, the Bakersfield Blitz, the Hawaiian Islanders and the Central Valley Coyotes. Each franchise in the West will play all divisional opponents four times (twice at home, and twice on the road). This will make for an interesting season in the West with each divisional game being important.
HOME AND AWAY: The Central Valley Coyotes have posted a 10-7 record at their home venue. In post-season the Coyotes have a record of 0-1. On the road though, the franchise has not done so well in the win column tallying a 7-8-1 record in the regular season and 0-1 in the post-season.
OFFENSE:
THE DYNAMIC DUO: With the acquisition of lineman Zach LaMonda to compliment Ricky Leung-Wai as the lineman duo for the 2004 season it will not mark the first time the two paths have crossed. The two have battled over the past tow years as divisional rivals as LaMonda played for the San Diego Riptide the past two seasons. With the veteran leadership on the line the offense should look to put up numbers in 2004.
STACKING UP THE ROOKIES: Come opening day the Coyotes will have a total of 16 rookies on the squad. Some of the new face rookies include fullback/linebacker and former Fresno State Bulldog JaJuan Huddleston, quarterback Jose Fuentes, wide receiver/linebacker Marvin Brown and wide receiver/defensive back LaMonte Jones.
CREE ¡¥A¡¦ TING OFFENSE: Coyotes head coach Cree Morris looks to lead the Coyotes franchise to the top of the offensive charts. Last season while in San Diego, Morris had the third ranked offense in the National Conference. Morris averaged 248.2 yards per game.
DEFENSE:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE: Central Valley¡¦s 2003 defense finished the season third in the af2, its second straight season finishing in the top-10 in the league in total defense. The Coyotes led the league in pass defense and were third in the league in run defense.
COYOTES 2004 OPPONENTS AND SCHEDULE NOTES
The af2¡¦s realignment of the West Division in 2004 ensures that each team in the division will face their opponent four times, twice at home and twice on the road. The following breaks down the Coyotes 2004 schedule.
HOME GAMES:
„« The Coyotes will host Peoria after defeating the Pirates in Week 14 of the 2003 season, 45-35 in Bakersfield. Peoria currently leads the all-time series 2-1.
„« The Rio Grande Valley Dorado¡¦s make their first trip to Fresno, CA as an expansion team for the 2004 season. The Dorado¡¦s are led by head coach Gary Gussman.
AWAY GAMES:
„« The Central Valley Coyotes will travel to the town that Farve built as they take on the Green Bay Blizzard. The two teams last met in Week 8 of the 2003 regular season with the Coyotes grabbing the victory 38-31 in Green Bay.
„« The Coyotes head south to Oklahoma City to take on the Yard Dawgz in Week 12. Oklahoma City also joined the af2 as an expansion team in 2004.
DIVISION GAMES:
„« Bakersfield Blitz ¡V They will make their first trip to the Selland Arena since joining the league as an expansion team in 2004. This will be the first meeting of the original Bakersfield Blitz (now the Central Valley Coyotes) and the new Bakersfield Blitz.
„« San Diego Riptide ¡V The team heads into the 2004 with their former head coach on the opposite side of the box. Central Valley Head Coach Cree Morris will square off against his former team in Week 3. San Diego leads the series 3-4.
„« Hawaiian Islanders ¡V The 2003 West Division champions look to build on their breakout season last year. Though the Coyotes were able to win the series between the two teams last season, Hawaii held strong towards the end of the season. Central Valley leads the series 4-3.
A LOOK AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK
Central Valley will head into their final bye week of the season. They will return to action on Saturday July 3, 2004 as they travel to the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgs. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.
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THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED
TEAM
OVERTIME GAME
Bakersfield 54, Peoria 60 at Centennial Garden, May 18, 2002
AT LEAST 400 TOTAL YARDS
By Blitz: 433 vs. Tulsa, July 27, 2002
By Opponent: N/A
60 POINTS
By Blitz: 75, at Hawaiian Islanders, July 27, 2003
By Opponent: 70, at Hawaiian Islanders, June 12, 2004
INDIVIDUALS
100 YARD RECEIVING GAME:
By Coyotes: Kenyatte Morgan (9-109) vs. San Diego Riptide, June 5, 2004
By Opponent: Anthony Arceneaux (5-143) at Hawaiian Islanders, May 22, 2004
300 YARD PASSING GAME:
By Blitz: Chad Elliott (25-37-356) vs. Tulsa Talons, June 21, 2003
By Opponent: Darnell Arceneaux (18-26-301) vs. Hawaiian Islanders, March 27, 2004
5-TOUCHDOWN PASSING GAME:
By Coyotes: Kyle Biggs at Hawaiian Islanders, May 22, 2004
By Opponent: Darnell Arceneaux at Hawaiian Islanders, May 22, 2004
6-TOUCHDOWN PASSING GAME:
By Coyotes: Kyle Biggs vs. Rio Grande Valley Dorados, May 15, 2004
By Opponent: Darnell Arceneaux at Hawaiian Islanders, June 12, 2004
8-TOUCHDOWN PASSING GAME:
By Blitz: Chad Elliot vs. Hawaii Islanders, June 22, 2002
By Opponent: N/A
2-RUSHING TOUCHDOWN GAME:
By Blitz: Steve Wofford vs. Fresno Frenzy, June 1, 2002
By Opponent: Matt Guardia vs. San Diego Riptide, May 29, 2004
3-RUSHING TOUCHDOWN GAME:
By Coyotes: Marshall Blount vs. Bakersfield Blitz, April 10, 2004
By Opponent: N/A
3 FIELD-GOALS MADE GAME:
By Blitz: Jon Baker vs. Green Bay Blizzard, May 24, 2003
By Opponent: N/A
DEFENSE
INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN
By Blitz: Eric Mahanke at Louisville Fire, June 7, 2003
By Opponent: Desmond Maul at Hawaiian Islanders, June 12, 2004
FUMBLE RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWN
By Blitz: Oscar Grajeda vs. Louisville Fire, June 7, 2003
By Opponent: Rico Curtis at San Diego Riptide, April 23, 2004
AT LEAST TWO INTERCEPTIONS:
By Blitz: J¡¦Sharlon Jones (3) at Quad City Steamwheelers, July 6, 2002
By Opponent: Nakoa McElrath (42 vs. San Diego Riptide June 5, 2004
2004 Central Valley Coyotes Roster
Alphabetical
# Player Position Ht Wt College
5 Scott Austin QB 6-5 230 Bethune College
98 Marshall Blount FB/LB 6-2 240 San Jose State
18 Frank Borba QB 6-1 205 Menlo College
17 Westin Borba WR/LB 6-3 212 St. Mary¡¦s College
33 Kendall Edwards DS 6-1 205 Fresno State
66 Nathan Frowsing OL/DL 6-2 300 St. Mary¡¦s College
4 JaJuan Huddleston FB/LB 6-3 235 Fresno State
55 Ailao Isaako OL/DL 6-4 285 Allan Hancock
7 Fontez Jefferson WR/LB 6-1 195 Montana State
8 LaMonte Jones WR/DB 5-10 178 Fresno City College
91 Ricky Leung-Wai OL/DL 6-2 290 Concord College
66 Aaron Leverenz OL/DL 6-3 315 Azusa Pacific University
6 Justin Levine K 5-6 165 New Mexico Highlands
90 Kamaloni Manu OL/DL 6-3 275 Lincoln University
80 Howard Maxwell WR/LB 6-1 195 West Hills College
3 Kenyatte Morgan OS 5-10 180 Montana State
44 Kevin Nelson FB/LB 6-3 265 Southern Missouri State
99 Sandy Pua OL/DL 5-12 296 Alan Hancock
27 VonKeith Spencer DS 5-10 190 North Carolina A&T
2 Jermaine Smith DS 5-11 192 Washington
96 Robert Theus Jr. OL/DL 6-3 282 Oregon State
Injured Reserve
# Player Position Ht Wt College
16 Kyle Biggs QB 6-3 235 New Mexico Highlands (short term)
23 Marvin Brown WR/LB 5-11 180 Chabot College (long term)
2004 Central Valley Coyotes Depth Chart
Tentative
COYOTES OFFENSE
QB 18 BORBA, Frank 5 AUSTIN, Scott
OS 3 MORGAN, Kenyatte 8 JONES, LaMonte
WR 8 JONES, LaMonte
WR 4 HUDDLESTON, JaJuan 17 BORBA, Westin
FB 98 BLOUNT, Marshall 44 NELSON, Kevin
TE 96 THEUS JR., Robert 91 LEUNG-WAI, Ricky
C 50 FROWSING, Nathan 99 PUA, Sandy
G 55 ISAAKO, Ailao 90 MANU, Kamaloni
COYOTES DEFENSE
DS 27 SPENCER, VonKeith 8 JONES, LaMonte
DS 2 SMITH, Jermaine 33 EDWARDS, Kendall
DB 8 JONES, LaMonte 27 SPENCER, VonKeith
LB 4 HUDDLESTON, JaJuan 17 BORBA, Westin
LB 98 BLOUNT, Marshall 44 NELSON, Kevin
DT 91 LEUNG-WAI, Ricky 96 THEUS JR., Robert
NG 99 PUA, Sandy 50 FROWSING, Nathan
DT 55 ISAAKO, Ailao 90 MANU, Kamaloni
COYOTES SPECIALISTS
K 6 LEVINE, Justin
H 18 BORBA, Frank
LS 96 THEUS JR., Robert
KR 3 MORGAN, Kenyatte 8 JONES, LaMonte
16 QUARTERBACK KYLE BIGGS ROOKIE
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS
6-3, 205 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 8/4/1/1
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Appeared in first career af2 contest relieving starter Jose Fuentes in the third quarter. Completed 4-of-7 passes for 40 yards and one interception. Also recorded first career rushing touchdown (3-yards).
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): active, but did not play.
„« at SAN DIEGO RIPTIDE (4/23): relieved starting quarterback Wes Phillips in the 4th Quarter. Completed 4-of-7 passes for 39 yards and a 5-yard touchdown.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Active but did not play. Completed one pass on a fumbled PAT.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Appeared in the 4th quarter, completing 3-of-7 passes for 34 yards with an interception and a touchdown.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Started first career game. Completed 17-of-30 passes for 255 yards and 6 TD¡¦s. Rushed twice for zero yards.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Started at quarterback. Completed 31-of-44 passes for 271 yards, five touchdowns and one interception.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Started at quarterback completing 28-of-44 passes for 283 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Rushed once for no gain.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Started at quarterback completing 17-of-27 for 146 yards and two interceptions before leaving the game in the third quarter with a leg injury.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Inactive due to injury. (leg)
Biggs Att Comp Yds Pct TD Int Long Rating G GS
2004 167 105 1,072 62.9 15 7 41 101.19 8 4
Career 167 105 1,072 62.9 15 7 41 101.19 8 4
98 FB/LB MARSHALL BLOUNT ROOKIE
SAN JOSE STATE
6-2, 240 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 9/4/0/1
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Recorded 4 solo tackles, and rushed for 6-yards on one carry in a reserve role.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Tallied 29 yards on 5 carries. Set a single-game franchise record with three rushing touchdowns. Grabbed first career reception for 6-yards in a reserve role. Defensively recorded one solo tackle.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Appeared in a reserve role at fullback/linebacker. Rushed once for a gain of -2 yards, and made two solo tackles.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Hauled in one reception for 4-yards and rushed once for seven yards offensively. Defensively tallied 1.5 tackles (1-solo), in a reserve role.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Rushed for 13 yards on one carry at fullback. Defensively recorded a season high 4-solo tackles and one pass deflection.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Carried the ball twice for a net of 6-yards, hauled in one reception for a 17-yard touchdown (1st career receiving TD). Defensively tallied two assisted tackles.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Started at fullback/linebacker. Gained 11 yards on four carries, including a 12-yard touchdown run and also grabbed two receptions for 9 yards offensively. Defensively recorded one assisted tackle.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Inactive.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Started at fullback/linebacker. Rushed once for a gain of three yards and tallied two tackles in a reserve role.
„« At HAWAII (6/12): Carried the ball once for a gain of one yard offensively and defensively led all Coyotes tacklers with 3-solo and returned a fumble nine yards.
Blount Att Yds Avg Long TD Rec. Yds Avg Long TD
2004 17 74 4.4 13 4 5 36 7.2 17 1
Career 17 74 4.4 13 4 5 36 7.2 17 1
Blount Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 19 16 - - 1 9 4
Career - - - 19 16 - - 1 9 4
18 QB FRANK BORBA ROOKIE
MENLO COLLEGE
6-1, 205 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 4/1/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« (5/20/04): Signed to the active roster.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Recorded one solo tackle on a missed field goal return.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Active, but did not record any stats.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Replaced quarterback Kyle Biggs in the third quarter completing 5-of-12 passes for 44 yards, 2 interceptions and one touchdown. Led all rushers with 20 yards on three carries with a touchdown. Defensively forced and recovered a fumble.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Made first career start at quarterback. Led all rushers for the second consecutive week with 54-yards one 5 carries including one touchdown. Completed 21-of-42 passes for 219 yards 4 touchdowns and three interceptions.
F. Borba Att Comp Yds Pct TD Int Long Rating G GS
2004 54 26 263 48.1 5 5 30 62.50 4 1
Career 54 26 263 48.1 5 5 30 62.50 4 1
17 WR/LB WEST0N BORBA ROOKIE
ST. MARYS COLLEGE
6-3, 212 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 4/0/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« (5/20/04): Signed to the active roster.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Hauled in 3 receptions for 23-yards and recorded 3.5 tackles in a reserve role.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Grabbed 3 receptions for 29 yards and recorded one solo tackle in a reserve role.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Tallied 4 receptions for 19 yards offensively and 1.5 tackles defensively.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Recorded 3 receptions for 41 yards and first career touchdown.
W. Borba Att Yds Avg Long TD Rec. Yds Avg Long TD
2004 - - - - - 13 112 8.6 19 1
Career - - - - - 13 112 8.6 19 1
W. Borba Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 5 3 - - - 4 -
Career - - - 5 3 - - - 4 -
23 WR/LB MARVIN BROWN ROOKIE
CHABOT COLLEGE
5-11, 180 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 3/3/0/7
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Started at wide receiver/linebacker. Hauled in 4 receptions for 38 yards and first career touchdown. Defensively recorded 5.5 tackles with five solo.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Started at wide receiver/linebacker. Recorded two receptions for 26 yards. Defensively tallied 5.5 tackles.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Started first game at offensive specialist. Grabbed 3 receptions for 22 yards offensively, and defensively tallied one solo tackle. Left the game at the beginning of the 3rd quarter with an arm injury.
„« (4/28/03): Placed on long term injured reserve (arm).
Brown Att Yds Avg Long TD Rec. Yds Avg Long TD
2004 - - - - - 9 86 9.6 16 1
Career - - - - - 9 86 9.6 16 1
Brown Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 12 6 - - - 3 3
Career - - - 12 6 - - - 3 3
95 OL/DL REGGIE CANDLER ROOKIE
SAN JOSE STATE
5-11, 180 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 3/0/0/3
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Active but did not play.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Recorded one tackle in a reserve role.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Inactive.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Inactive
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Tallied one solo tackle in a reserve role.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Inactive.
„« (5/20/04): Released from the active roster.
Candler Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 4.5 2 - - - 3 0
Career - - - 4.5 2 - - - 3 0
99 OL/DL DEMPSEY DAVIS ROOKIE
MENLO COLLEGE
6-0, 300 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 0/0/0/3
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Inactive
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Inactive.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Inactive.
„« (4/27/04): Released from active roster.
Davis Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - - - - - - - -
Career - - - - - - - - - -
6 KICKER TY DONDELINGER 2nd YEAR
NAU
6-0, 300 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 1/1/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Connected on a 32-yard field goal. Converted 2-of-4 extra point opportunities.
„« (4/1/04): Released from active roster
Dondelinger FG Att FG% PATs Att PAT% Pts G
2004 1 1 100 2 4 50 5 1
Career 6 15 40 31 46 67 49 12
66 OL/DL NATHAN FROWSING ROOKIE
SAINT MARYS
6-2, 300 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 10/6/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Recorded one tackle in a reserve role.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Recorded one assisted tackle in a reserve role.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Recorded 1.5 tackles in a reserve role.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Made first career start at center. Tallied 2.5 tackles on defense.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Recorded one solo tackle in a reserve role.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Started at center. Did not record any stats.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Started at center. Recorded one assisted tackle on defense
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Started at offensive/defensive lineman. Tallied two solo tackles, one pass deflection and one forced fumble.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Started at offensive/defensive lineman. Recorded one assisted tackles for a loss of one yard and caused two quarterback hurries.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Started at offensive/defensive line. Tallied one assisted tackle.
Frowsing Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 10 7 - 1 - 10 6
Career - - - 10 7 - 1 - 10 6
7 QUARTERBACK JOSE FUENTES ROOKIE
UTAH STATE
6-3, 205 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 1/1/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Made af2 debut at quarterback. Completed 20-of-32 passes for 258 with 4 touchdowns and two interceptions.
„« (3/30/04): Released from active roster.
Fuentes Att Comp Yds Pct TD Int Long Rating G GS
2004 32 20 258 62.5 4 2 45 101.30 1 1
Career 32 20 258 62.5 4 2 45 101.30 1 1
1 DS MARCUS HILL ROOKIE
ANGELO STATE
6-2, 226 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 1/1/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Started at defensive specialist. Recorded 3.5 tackles including one for a loss.
„« (4/6/04): Released from active roster.
Hill Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 3.5 3 - - - 1 1
Career - - - 3.5 3 - - - 1 1
4 WR/LB JAJUAN HUDDLESTON ROOKIE
FRESNO STATE
6-3, 235 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 10/4/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Grabbed three receptions for 30 yards in a reserve role.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Hauled in three receptions for 27 yards and first career touchdown. Defensively recorded one tackle in a reserve role.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Recorded four receptions for 51-yards and two touchdowns at receiver. Defensively led all Coyotes tackler¡¦s with 3.5 tackles.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Recorded 2 tackles (1-solo) in a reserve role.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Recorded two solo tackles in reserve role.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Grabbed one reception for 16 yards and recorded 4.5 tackles (2-solo) and one pass deflection in a reserve role. Earned Army Ironman of the Game Award.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Started at wide receiver/linebacker. Led all Coyotes receivers with 9 receptions for 82-yards and one touchdown. Gained four yards on one carry offensively. Defensively tallied two tackles and recovered one fumble.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Started at wide receiver/linebacker. Hauled in 5 receptions for 53 yards on offense and 3.5 tackles on defense including one for a loss of four yards.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Started at wide receiver/linebacker. Grabbed 3 receptions for 17 yards offensively. Tallied 1.5 tackles, one pass deflection and first career interception for 10-yards.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Started at wide receiver/linebacker. Hauled in 3 receptions for 23 yards and recorded 3 tackles and one pass deflection defensively.
Huddleston Att Yds Avg Long TD Rec. Yds Avg Long TD
2004 1 4 4.0 4 - 31 299 9.6 24 4
Career 1 4 4.0 4 - 31 299 9.6 24 4
Huddleston Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 1 10 - 23 15 - - 1 10 4
Career 1 10 - 23 15 - - 1 10 4
55 OL/DL AILAO ISAAKO ROOKIE
ALAN HANCOCK
6-4, 285 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 9/9/0/1
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Started at offensive line. Defensively recorded one tackle.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Started at offensive line. Defensively tallied 1.5 tackles (1-solo) and one quarterback hurry.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Started at offensive line.
„« vs. PEROIA (5/1): Started at offensive line. Recorded one pass deflection defensively.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Inactive.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Started at offensive line. Tallied two assisted tackles and one quarterback hurry.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Started at offensive/defensive line. Did not record any statistics.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Started at offensive/defensive line. Recorded one solo tackle.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Started at offensive/defensive line. Did not record any statistics.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Started at offensive/defensive line. Recorded one solo tackle before leaving the third quarter with a shoulder injury.
Isaako Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 4.5 3 - - - 9 9
Career - - - 4.5 3 - - - 9 9
17 WR/DB FONTEZ JEFFERSON ROOKIE
MONTANA STATE
6-1, 195 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 3/0/0/7
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Inactive
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Inactive
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Played in a reserve role in first career af2 game, but did not record any stats.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Hauled in first career reception for 9 yards offensively in a reserve role.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Grabbed one reception for 11 yards offensively. Defensively tallied two solo tackles in a reserve role.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Inactive.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Inactive.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Inactive.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Inactive.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Inactive.
Jefferson Att Yds Avg Long TD Rec. Yds Avg Long TD
2004 - - - - - 2 20 10.0 11 -
Career - - - - - 2 20 10.0 11 -
Jefferson Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 2 2 - - - 3 -
Career - - - 2 2 - - - 3 -
8 WR/DB LAMONTE JONES ROOKIE
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
5-10, 175 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 10/9/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Made af2 debut at wide receiver/defensive back. Grabbed 4 receptions for 83 yards and first career touchdown. Defensively recorded two solo tackles.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Hauled in 4 receptions for 78 yards and carried the ball once for a gain of -2 yards. Defensively recorded 2.5 tackles.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Started at wide receiver/defensive back. Recorded 5 receptions for 57-yards and one touchdown offensively, and racked up 1.5 tackles on defense.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Started at wide receiver/defensive back. Hauled in 3 receptions for 31 yards and one touchdown. Recorded one solo tackle defensively.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Started at wide receiver/defensive back. Grabbed 3 receptions for 31 yards and a season high two touchdowns. Carried the ball once for -1 yards. Defensively tallied a season high 5 solo tackles.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Started at wide receiver/defensive back. Hauled in 3 receptions for 53-yards and one touchdown. Recorded one solo tackle and one pass deflection defensively.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Started at wide receiver/defensive back. Grabbed 7 receptions for 52 yards and recorded one assisted tackle on defense.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Started at wide receiver/defensive back. Grabbed 8 receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown offensively. Defensively tallied three solo tackles and one pass deflection.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Rushed once for five yards, grabbed two receptions for eight yards and two touchdowns in a reserve role at wide receiver/defensive back. Returned one kickoff for two yards.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Started at wide receiver/defensive back. Led all Coyotes receivers with 7 catches for 74 yards and one touchdown. Returned one kickoff for 40-yards and recorded one solo tackle defensively.
Jones Att Yds Avg Long TD Rec. Yds Avg Long TD
2004 3 2 0.7 5 - 46 545 11.8 45 10
Career 3 2 0.7 5 - 46 545 11.8 45 10
Jones Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 17.5 16 - - - 10 9
Career - - - 17.5 16 - - - 10 9
95 FB/LB MIKE KYLE ROOKIE
BUTTE JUNIOR COLLEGE
6-4, 245 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 1/0/0/2
2004 Regular Season
„« (5/20/04): Signed to the active roster.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Recorded one assisted tackle in a reserve role.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Inactive due to injury.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Inactive due to injury.
„« (6/9/04): Released from active roster.
Kyle Att Yds Avg Long TD Rec. Yds Avg Long TD
2004 - - - - - - - - - -
Career - - - - - - - - - -
Kyle Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 0.5 - - - - 1 -
Career - - - 0.5 - - - - 1 -
9 WR/DB DARNELL LACY 2nd Year
USC
6-3, 205 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 5/1/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« (5/20/04): Signed to the active roster.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Appeared in a reserve role hauling in 2 receptions for 17 yards and tallying 4.5 tackles (4-solo) and one pass deflection on defense.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Hauled in two receptions for 33 yards on offense and forced a fumble along with 1.5 tackles on defense in a reserve role.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Recorded one reception for ten yards and tallied 4.5 tackles (4-solo) in a reserve role.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Started at wide receiver/defensive back. Hauled in 4 receptions for 37 yards and tallied 4 tackles, (3-solo).
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Grabbed two receptions for 22 yards and tallied 2.5 tackles in a reserve role.
Lacy Att Yds Avg Long TD Rec. Yds Avg Long TD
2004 - - - - - 9 97 10.7 29 -
Career 22 209 9.5 29 3
Lacy Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 16.5 10 - 1 - 5 1
Career - - - 97 55 - 1 - 26 -
69 OL/DL ZACH LAMONDA 3rd Year
SAN DIEGO STATE
6-2, 295 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 6/4/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Started at offensive and defensive line. Recorded one solo tackle.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Started at offensive and defensive line. Tallied 2 tackles, (one solo).
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Started at offensive and defensive line. Did not record any stats.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Tallied 2 solo tackles in a reserve role.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Started at offensive and defensive line. Did not record any stats.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Carried the ball twice for a net of 2 yards in a reserve role.
„« (5/17/04): Released from the active roster.
LaMonda Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 5 4 - - - 6 4
Career - - 1 27 17 - 1 - 26 24
91 OL/DL RICKY LEUNG-WAI 4th Year
CONCORD COLLEGE
6-2, 290 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 10/6/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Started at offensive and defensive line. Recorded one assisted tackle.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Started at offensive and defensive line. Recorded 1.5 tackles including one for a loss of 1 yard.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Started at offensive and defensive line. Tallied one assisted tackle.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Started at offensive and defensive line. Recorded two tackles, one sack for a loss of six yards and two quarterback hurries.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Started at offensive and defensive line. Recorded one solo tackle.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Set a franchise single game high with 3 sacks for a loss of 15-yards. Also forced one fumble and three quarterback hurries. Currently ranked 8th on the af2 all-time career sack list.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Recorded one solo tackle in a reserve role.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Tallied one solo tackle, fifth sack of the season and blocked a field goal for a safety in the fourth quarter.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Recorded 1.5 tackles, one quarterback hurry and one sack for a loss of seven yards (6th of the season).
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Started at defensive line. Recorded one assisted tackle.
Leung-Wai Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 11.5 8 6 1 - 10 6
Career 1 27 1 57 32 22.5 8 - 40 36
66 OL/DL AARON LEVERENZ ROOKIE
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
6-3, 315 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 3/0/0/1
2004 Regular Season
„« (5/20/04): Signed to the active roster.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Inactive.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Active, but did not record any stats.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Active, but did not record any stats.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Active, but did not record any stats.
Leverenz Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - - - - - 3 -
Career - - - - - - - - 3 -
6 K JUSTIN LEVINE ROOKIE
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS
5-6, 165 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 7/7/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« (4/28/04): Signed to the active roster
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): 0-2 on field goals, converted 3-of-5 extra point opportunities.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Connected on a 27-yard field goal, converted 1-of-3 extra point opportunities.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): 0-3 on field goals, converted all six extra point opportunities.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Connected on 2-of-4 field goals (23 and 34-yards), converted all six extra point opportunities.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Missed short on a 50 yard field goal attempt, converted all three extra point opportunities.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): 1 for 3 on field goals (30-yards) and converted all three extra point opportunities.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Connected on 2-of-3 field goals, (24 and 36-yards), converted all four extra point opportunities. Also recorded one solo tackle on kickoff.
Levine FG Att FG% PATs Att PAT% Pts G
2004 6 21 28.6 26 30 86.6 44 7
Career 6 21 28.6 26 30 86.6 44 7
90 OL/DL KAMALONI MANU ROOKIE
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
6-3, 275 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 9/0/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« (4/6/04): Signed to the active roster
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Recorded one assisted tackle in a reserve role.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Active but did not record any statistics.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Active but did not record any statistics.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Active but did not record any statistics.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Active but did not record any statistics.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Active but did not record any statistics.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Active but did not record any stats.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Recorded 1.5 tackles in a reserve role.
„« at HAWAII (6/12): Recorded one solo tackle, blocked at PAT attempt and forced one fumble before being ejected from the game in the fourth quarter.
Manu Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 2.5 2 - 1 - 9 -
Career - - - 2.5 2 - 1 - 9 -
33 FB/LB RYAN MARRIOT ROOKIE
DELTA COLLEGE
6-1, 270 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 1/0/0/2
2004 Regular Season
„« (5/20/04): Signed to the active roster.
„« at HAWAII (5/22): Rushed once for a gain of seven yards. Defensively tallied 1.5 tackles.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (5/29): Inactive due to injury.
„« vs. SAN DIEGO (6/5): Inactive due to injury.
„« (6/9/04): Released from the active roster.
Marriott Att Yds Avg Long TD Rec. Yds Avg Long TD
2004 1 7 7.0 7.0 - - - - - -
Career 1 7 7.0 7.0 - - - - - -
Marriott Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 1.5 1 - - - 1 -
Career - - - 1.5 1 - - - 1 -
80 WR/LB HOWARD MAXWELL 3rd Year
WEST HILLS COLLEGE
6-1, 195 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 6/3/0/4
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Offensively caught 3 receptions for 17 yards in a reserve role.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Recorded 1.5 tackles in a reserve role.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Recorded no stats in a reserve role.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Started first game of the season at wide receiver/linebacker. Grabbed 3 receptions for 34 yards and first touchdown of the season. Tallied 2 tackles (1-solo) defensively.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Started at wide receiver/linebacker. Hauled in a season high 5 receptions for 58 yards and one touchdown on offense. Defensively tallied two solo tackles.
„« vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY (5/15): Started at wide receiver/linebacker. Recorded 2 receptions for 20 yards. Defensively tallied 3-solo tackles and one pass deflection. Left the game in the fourth quarter with a leg injury.
„« (5/18/04): Placed on long term injured reserve. (Out for the season).
Maxwell Att Yds Avg Long TD Rec. Yds Avg Long TD
2004 - - - - - 13 129 9.9 26 2
Career 39 193 4.9 35 7 60 720 12.0 46 12
Maxwell Int Yds TDs Tkls Solo Sack(s) FF FR G GS
2004 - - - 6.5 5 - - - 5 3
Career - - - 26.5 19 - - - 20 3
3 OS KENYATTE MORGAN 3rd Year
MONTANA STATE
5-10, 180 GP/GS/DNP/IA: 10/10/0/0
2004 Regular Season
„« vs. HAWAII (3/27): Started at offensive specialist. Led all receivers with 9 receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Returned 7 kickoffs for 152-yards.
„« vs. BAKERSFIELD (4/10): Started at offensive specialist. Hauled in 5 receptions for 53 yards and two touchdowns. Return 6 kickoffs for 187 yards, including one for a franchise and af2 record long 58 yards.
„« at SAN DIEGO (4/23): Started at wide receiver/defensive back. Led all Coyotes receivers with 7 catches for 71 yards. Also returned 7 kickoffs for 197 yards, including a 56-yard return for a touchdown. Currently ranked 3rd in the af2 with 778 all-purpose yards.
„« vs. PEORIA (5/1): Started at offensive specialist. Led all Coyotes receivers with 7 receptions for 90 yards and 1 touchdown. Returned 4 kickoffs for 57 yards, and returned two missed field goals for 88 yards, including a 55-yard return for a touchdown.
„« at GREEN BAY (5/8): Started at offensive specialist.
