Thursday, May 24, 2012

Spokane Shock @ Iowa Barnstormers Preview


You'll notice I didn't grade the Barnstormers for last week's dismantling.


Well, it may be childish of me...


But I've decided not to speak of it.


So let's just move onto Spokane.


OFFENSE


Spokane:


Spokane has been getting the job done since the addition of Kyle Rowley at the QB position. Adron Tennell has been in beast mode lately, picking up 5 TDs last week.

Iowa:


Quick trivia - who's the most efficient passer at the halfway mark of the AFL season? Answer, J.J. Raterink, QBing a 4-6 team. Next question - will he take the field on Friday? Better yet, will the team give him any help? The Barnstormers have brought in an entirely new set of guards on the O-line that are expected to "make an immediate impact." Well, let's hope so.


ADVANTAGE - Spokane

DEFENSE


Spokane:


Terrence Sanders was absolutely unstoppable against the Soul last week, and the week before brought back 2 TDs on special teams. He's definitely in a huge rhythm both on defense and special teams, and that's just not good for the Barnstormers.

Iowa:


Things just aren't getting any better. 

ADVANTAGE - Spokane


SPECIAL TEAMS


Spokane:

Remember that part about Terrence Sanders bringing back 2 TDs two weeks ago? It can happen.

Iowa:


3 Touchdowns, 19 points.



ADVANTAGE - Spokane


OVERALL


The Barnstormers have little momentum - back to where we were. Spokane, however, is hot and looking for revenge. Iowa knocked out Spokane's starting QB Eric Meyer to begin the season, and now are going into this game uncertain as to the status of J.J. Raterink. All in all, this doesn't look to be a good week for the Barnstormers.


ADVANTAGE - Spokane

-Shard

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