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Iowa BarnstormersWeekly Game Notes

Week #17 Iowa Barnstormers (5-8) vs. Green Bay Blizzard (6-7)Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 7:05 p.m. CDT

Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines, IA

Date Opponent Time Result Score

Feb. 28 @ Cedar Rapids Titans 7:05pm L 51-20

March 6 -BYE-

March 16 @ Bemidji Axemen 6:35pm W 38-26

March 22 @ Green Bay Blizzard 3:00pm L 47-46

March 27 @ Nebraska Danger 7:00pm L 76-50

April 3 -BYE-

April 11 vs, Green Bay Blizzard 7:05pm W 75-64

April 18 vs. Nebraska Danger 7:05pm L 33-16

April 25 @ Sioux Falls Storm 7:05pm L 87-11

May 2 vs. Sioux Falls Storm 7:05pm L 55-24

May 8 @ Billings Wolves 8:15pm W 20-17

May 16 vs. Cedar Rapids Titans 7:05pm L 50-46

May 22 -BYE-

May 30 vs. Wichita Falls Nighthawks 7:05pm W 29-25

June 6 Bemidji Axemen 7:05pm W 76-26

June 13 @ Tri-Cities Fever 9:05pm L 42-39

June 20 Green Bay Blizzard 7:05pm

Arena: Wells Fargo ArenaKickoff Time: 7:05 p.m. CDTAll-time Series (Reg): 1-1All-time Series (Post): 0-0Last Meeting (Reg): 75-64, IowaLast Meeting (Post): 0-0Radio: WHO AM 1040Webstream: IFLLive.tvTelevision: MC 22 & 822HDOfficials: Ref: Andy Lebo Ump: Bo Uhrmacher Head Lines: Landon Wolfe Line Judge: Josh Bevins Back Judge: Chad Bryant

2015 Barnstormers ScheduleGame Information

Media ContactsIowa Barnstormers

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Looking BackLast week the Iowa Barnstormers fell by three to the Tri-Cities Fever, 42-39. Mean-while, the Green Bay Blizzard were dominated 75-31 by Sioux Falls.

Looking Ahead

This weekend marks the final matchups of the 2015 Indoor Football League Season. Both the Iowa Barnstormers and Green Bay Blizzard have been elimited from playoff contention. The play-

off schedule is as follows:

Friday, June 26 - 7:05 p.m. CDTTri-Cities @ Nebraska

Saturday, June 27 - 5:05 p.m. CDTCedar Rapids @ Sioux Falls

Green Bay BlizzardKaitlyn Fitzgerald

Dir. of [email protected]



IFL ScoreboardWeekly Media Schedule

Monday: Closed Practice

Tuesday: Practice 8:00 - 9:30am

Wednesday: Practice 8:00 - 9:30am

Thursday: Practice 8:00 - 9:30am

Friday: Closed Practice

Saturday: Game vs. Green Bay

Week #16 Results

Billings vs. Nebraska

Sioux Falls @ Green Bay

Colorado @ Wichita Falls

60-50

75-31

60-50

Week #17 Matchups

Green Bay @ Iowa

Cedar Rapids @ Sioux Falls

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Last Time They Met...

The Iowa Barnstormers and Green Bay Blizzard last met in Week 7 when the Barnstormers hosted their first-ever Indoor Football League game. The Barnstormers came in to the game with the perfect sequence of plays and hit the scoreboard first. Going back and forth, the Green Bay team kept up the pace. In the third the Barnstormers managed to pull ahead with a comfortable 14-point lead. In the end, the Barnstormers previaled with a 75-64 home opener victory!

1. Nebraska Danger 10-4-0 0.714 5-3-0 0.714 7-0 5-3 Lost 12. Tri-Cities Fever 8-6-0 0.571 6-2-0 0.750 4-3 4-3 Won 13. Colorado Ice 6-8-0 0.429 5-5-0 0.444 4-3 2-5 Won 34. Billings Wolves 5-9-0 0.357 3-5-0 0.286 3-4 2-5 Won 15. Wichita Falls Nighthawks 4-10-0 0.286 2-6-0 0.286 2-5 2-5 Lost 5

1. Sioux Falls Storm 13-0-0 1.000 7-0-0 1.000 6-0 7-0 Won 132. Cedar Rapids Titans 9-4-0 0.692 5-2-0 0.600 4-3 5-1 Won 33. Green Bay Blizzard 6-7-0 0.462 2-5-0 0.400 2-5 4-2 Lost 24. Iowa Barnstormers 5-8-0 0.385 3-5-0 0.375 3-3 3-4 Lost 15. Bemidji Axemen 2-12-0 0.134 1-7-0 0.143 1-6 1-6 Lost 10

Overall Pct. Conf. Pct. Home Away Streak

Overall Pct. Conf. Pct. Home Away Streak

Team

Team

Cedar Rapids vs. Bemidji 48-0

Tri-Cities vs. Iowa 42-39

Intense Conference

United Conference



Team StatisticsStatistical Category Barnstormers BlizzardRecord 5-8 6-7Scoring Offense/G 37.7 45.2Opp Points/G 46.1 52.1First Downs 212 230Rushing Yds/G 34.5 43.1Rushing TDs 14 21Opp Rush Yds/G 81.7 97.5Opp Rush TDs 33 37Passing Yds/G 175.2 180.3Passing TDs 42 50Opp Pass Yds/G 145.7 168.8Opp Passing TDs 41 40Tot Offense/G 209.8 223.4Avg Yds/Play 4.1 4.6Opp Tot Off/G 227.4 266.2Opp Avg Yds/Play 4.8 5.2KO Ret - Yds 86-1193 98-1361FG Ret - Yds 2-59 2-35INTs - Yds 15-179 15-139Opp INTs - Yds 26-261 19-284Fumbles - Lost 23-11 27-10Penalties - Yds 98-694 98-633Opp Penalties - Yds 108-738 121-8903rd Down Conv % 34% 40%Opp 3rd Down Conv % 45% 44%4th Down Conv % 42% 24%Opp 4th Down Conv % 35% 55%Sacks by - Yds 20-110 21-131FGM/Att 12-38 24-48RZ Scores 26-40 65% 60-71



2015 Barnstormers Active Roster - Numerical

Ranier Rackley (ray-NEAR RACK-lee)Lemans Casimier (la-MONS CASH-mere)Nallenweg (NALL-en-WAG)Sewall (SOOL)Javicz (JA-veesz)Genuser (JEN-a-sir)Curvey (cur-VAY)

Head Coach/Director of Player Personnel: Joe BrannenDefensive Coordinator: Brian SchmidtAssistant Coach: Tim DodgeAssistant Coach: Brent CurveyAssistant Coach: Jason SimpsonAssistant Coach: Jon Shalala

# Name Pos. Height Weight DOB College IFL Exp.1 Thomas, Johnny WR 6-4 190 09/01/1989 Texas College R3 Casimier, Lemans WR 6-4 185 03/06/1984 Itawamba C.C. 44 Herring, Jarred WR 5-10 190 02/18/1990 Northern Iowa R5 Benson, Austin LB 6-2 238 09/07/1989 Angelo State R 7 Goldsmith, Matt DB 6-1 200 11/18/1992 Illinois State R8 Bartlett, Alex DB 6-1 205 03/22/1993 Grand View University R9 Rouse, Robbie RB 5-6 190 02/05/1991 Fresno State R10 Genuser, Taylor QB 6-2 220 05/10/1990 New Mexico Highlands R11 Roland, Brady WR 6-2 185 06/18/1993 Grand View University R12 Hefty, Lucas WR 6-4 240 Upper Iowa University R14 Davidson, Kirkland DB 5-9 185 12/28/1988 Livingstone College R15 Gable, Joshua K 5-11 170 09/12/1990 R17 Gresham, Isaiah DB 6-0 191 11/24/1990 Valdosta State R21 Simmons, TJ DB 5-8 188 03/16/1985 University of South Dakota 522 Gilkey, Kelvin DB 5-11 200 12/01/1991 Grand View University R23 Jones, Javicz LB 6-0 230 12/08/1989 Mary Hardin Baylor 150 Smith, Ryan DL 5-4 255 05/23/1989 Abilene Christian R52 Harris, Will OL 6-5 305 02/28/1992 Midwestern State R55 Daniels, Sean DL 6-4 270 11/13/1991 Temple University R56 Stephens, Jeremy DL 6-1 245 05/23/1991 Butler University R62 Stokes, William OL/DL 6-5 315 10/22/1983 Waldorf College R70 Orr, Solomon OL 6-6 270 Tarleton State University R75 Wells, Tyler OL 6-4 315 04/17/1990 Grand View University R77 Ahrens, Tyler OL 6-5 285 07/14/1992 Grand View University R99 Park, Brett DL 6-4 290 05/02/1992 Drake University R

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2015 Barnstormers Active Roster - Alphabetical

# Name Pos. Height Weight DOB College IFL Exp.77 Ahrens, Tyler OL 6-5 285 07/14/1992 Grand View University R8 Bartlett, Alex DB 6-1 205 03/22/1993 Grand View University R5 Benson, Austin LB 6-2 238 09/07/1989 Anegelo State R 3 Casimier, Lemans WR 6-4 185 03/06/1984 Itawamba C.C. 455 Daniels, Sean DL 6-4 270 11/13/1991 Temple University R14 Davidson, Kirkland DB 5-9 185 12/28/1988 Livingstone College R15 Gable, Joshua K 5-11 170 09/12/1990 R10 Genuser, Taylor QB 6-2 220 05/10/1990 New Mexico Highlands R22 Gilkey, Kelvin DB 5-11 200 12/01/1991 Grand View University R7 Goldsmith, Matt DB 6-1 200 11/18/1992 Illinois State R17 Gresham, Isaiah DB 6-0 191 11/24/1990 Valdosta State R52 Harris, Will OL 6-5 305 02/28/1992 Midwestern State R12 Hefty, Lucas WR 6-4 240 Upper Iowa University R4 Herring, Jarred WR 5-10 190 02/18/1990 Northern Iowa R23 Jones, Javicz LB 6-0 230 12/08/1989 Mary Hardin Baylor 199 Park, Brett DL 6-4 290 05/02/1992 Drake University R70 Orr, Solomon OL 6-6 270 Tarleton State University R11 Roland, Brady WR 6-2 185 06/18/1993 Grand View University R9 Rouse, Robbie RB 5-6 190 02/05/1991 Fresno State R21 Simmons, TJ DB 5-8 188 03/16/1985 University of South Dakota 550 Smith, Ryan DL 5-4 255 05/23/1989 Abilene Christian R56 Stephens, Jeremy DL 6-1 245 05/23/1991 Butler University R66 Stokes, William OL/DL 6-5 315 10/22/1983 Waldorf College R1 Thomas, Johnny WR 6-4 190 09/01/1989 Texas College R75 Wells, Tyler OL 6-4 315 04/17/1990 Grand View University R

Inactive Players:

Head Coach/Director of Player Personnel: Joe BrannenDefensive Coordinator: Brian SchmidtAssistant Coach: Tim DodgeAssistant Coach: Brent CurveyAssistant Coach: Jason SimpsonAssistant Coach: Jon Shalala

Ranier Rackley, RB 3/10/2015 Season Ending IR Robbie Nallenweg, QB 4/30/2015 Short Term IR Alex Gonzalex, OL 5/19/2015 Short Term IR

Player Trans. Date Reason



Unofficial Depth Chart

Iowa Barnstormers Offense

QB 10 Genuser WR 1 Thomas 12 HeftyWR 3 Casimier WR 11 Roland 4 HerringRB 9 Rouse G 52 HarrisC 75 WellsG 77 Ahrens

DE 56 Stephens NG 99 Park 62 Stokes DE 9 R. Smith 55 Daniels MLB 23 J. Jones SS 5 Benson DB 14 Davidson 22 Gilkey DB 21 Simmons 17 Gresham DB 7 Goldsmith

K 15 GableH 10 GenuserLS 75 WellsKR 21 Simmons

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2015 Barnstormers Individual Stats

Rushing GP Att Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg/GRouse, R 9 136 374 82 292 7 21 32.4Carter, T 3 27 54 18 36 1 9 12.0Hefty, L 2 2 29 0 29 1 26 14.5Casimier, L 13 8 25 2 23 0 8 1.8Clark, D 8 5 25 5 20 0 12 2.5Roland, B 11 1 13 0 13 0 13 1.2Smith, K 3 3 12 0 12 0 6 4.0Nallenweg, R 7 23 61 49 12 3 16 1.7Johnny, T 7 1 6 0 6 1 6 0.9Rackley, R 3 6 6 1 5 1 3 1.7Genuser, T 5 2 3 0 3 1.5 3 0.6Davidson, K 11 2 3 5 -2 0 3 -0.2Totals... 13 216 611 162 449 14 26 34.5

Passing Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Long Avg/GNallenweg, R 141-237-15 1429 22 49 204.1Genuser, T 84-144-6 781 18 44 168.8Smith, K 1-7-1 11 0 11 3.7Team 0-0-0 -168 0 0 -16.8Totals... 231-402-23 2101 40 49 175.1

Receiving No Yds TD LgCasimier, L 76 637 12 35Roland, B 52 647 14 49Rouse, R 30 243 0 20Clark, D 26 287 4 36Thomas, J 22 265 5 43Bowden, C 21 226 4 44Lester, D 7 77 1 34Carter, T 4 11 0 4Williams, J 3 59 1 41Hefty, L 2 4 1 5Rackley, R 2 4 0 8Totals... 245 2460 42 49

Kickoff No Yds TB OB AvgGable, J 90 3776 6 10 42.0Totals... 90 3776 6 10 42.0

Field Goals FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg BlkGable, J. 12-38 31.6 0-0 4-7 5-11 1-9 2-11 52 3



Kickoffs Interception FumbleAll Returns No Yds Lg No Yds Lg No Yds TD LgClark, D 10 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Davidson, K 24 360 31 1 9 9 0 30 1 30Casimier, L 4 39 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Carter, T 2 18 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Simmons, T 24 371 29 1 1 1 1 45 2 45Bowden, C 1 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Jones, T 1 25 25 3 49 22 0 0 0 0Sewall, A 0 0 0 2 9 9 0 0 0 0

Benson, A 0 0 0 3 40 40 1 45 1 45

Gilkey, K 1 7 7 1 13 13 0 0 0 0

Quarles, D 1 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Daniels, S 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

Rouse, R 14 171 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Jones, J 3 44 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Goldsmith, M 0 0 0 3 58 28 0 0 0 0

Hefty, L 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Totals... 86 1193 41 15 179 40 3 120 6 45

Defensive Stats Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sack/YdsJones, J 65 43 86.5 12.0-33 3.0-14Benson, A 43 33 59.5 6.5-21 1.0-13Goldsmith, M 40 18 49.0 3.0-6 .Stephens, J 27 25 39.5 7.5-37 2.5-16Simmons, T 28 12 34.0 2.0-6 .Daniels, S 24 15 31.5 9.0-41 6.0-34Park, B 21 11 26.5 6.5-21 3.0-17Davidson, K 19 8 23.0 . .

Smith, R 16 12 22.0 4.5-15 3.5-10Jones, T 15 8 19.0 0.5-1 .Gilkey, K 13 9 17.5 . .

Quarles, D 11 4 13.0 . .Thomas, J 10 1 10.5 . .

Clark, D 6 2 7.0 . .Sewall, A 5 3 6.5 . .Bowden, C 5 1 5.5 . .Casimier, L 4 2 5.0 . .Stokes, W 4 1 4.5 1.0-6 1.0-6Walton, G 2 3 3.5 0.5-0 .Wells, T 3 . 3.0 . .Rouse, R 3 . 3.0 . .Lester, D 2 . 2.0 . .Gable, J 2 . 2.0 . .Gonzalez, A 1 1 1.5 . .Bartlett, A 1 1 1.5 . .Harris, W 1 . 1.0 . .Totals ... 342 196 440.0 52-198 19-107

2015 Barnstormers Individual Stats



Category Name Date StatRushing ATT Brad Banks 5/27/2011 12Rushing Yards John Morton 5/17/1997 51Rushing TD Ryan Vena 5/8/2010 4Scoring Darius Reynolds 7/19/2014 42 Jesse Schmidt 4/16/2011 42Pass ATT J.J. Raterink 6/14/2014 52Pass Comp J.J. Raterink 6/14/2014 34 J.J. Raterink 4/25/2013 34Pass Yards J.J. Raterink 6/14/2014 398Pass TD Brad Banks 4/1/2011 10Receptions Jesse Schmidt 6/1/2012 18Rec Yards Mike Horacek 7/15/2000 285Rec TD Darius Reynolds 7/19/2014 7 Jesse Schmidt 4/16/2011 7Field Goals Clay Rush 7/2/1999 4Tackles Tanner Varner 6/5/2010 16.5Sacks Mike Lewis 4/19/2011 3.5 Mike Lewis 6/1/2013 3.5Interceptions J. Simpson 4/6/2012 3 C. James 6/2/2000 3

All-Time Single Season Records

All-Time Single Game Records

Category Name Year StatRushing ATT Ryan Vena 2010 79Rushing Yards Ryan Vena 2010 275Rushing TD Ryan Vena 2010 22Combined KR Yards Jason Simpson 2012 1,723Kick Return Yards Jason Simpson 2012 1,711Scoring Jesse Schmidt 2012 358Pass ATT J.J. Raterink 2012 617Pass Comp J.J. Raterink 2012 413Pass Yards J.J. Raterink 2012 4,870Pass TD J.J. Raterink 2012 93Pass Int’s Brad Banks 2011 23Completion % J.J. Raterink 2012 66.9Receptions Jesse Schmidt 2012 172 Rec Yards Jesse Schmidt 2012 2,218Rec TD Jesse Schmidt 2012 58Interceptions Jason Simpson 2012 10 Int Yards Ter‘Ran Benton 2013 134Sacks Mike Lewis 2013 12.5Field Goals Mike Black 1996 17



Joe BrannenHead Coach & Director of Player Personnel

Joe Brannen joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his first season as Head Coach for the team Brannen’s relationship with the Barnstormers began in 2008 when he joined the team’s roster for two seasons. In 2013, he was brought on as head coach for the San Angelo Bandits of the Lone Star Football League (LSFL). Tasked with turning

around the second-year franchise from a 1-11 inaugural season, Coach Brannen led the Bandits to victory during the 2014 LSFL Championship Game.

Upon graduating from Colo-NESCO High School in Colo, Iowa, Brannen attended Coe College in Ce-dar Rapids, Iowa where he was a three-year letter winner, led as team captain, and broke team ca-reer records while being recognized conference-wide for his outstanding performance at quarterback. Brannen later returned to his college alma mater as the team’s quarterback coach.

Brannen made his professional football debut in 2008 as quarterback for the Iowa Barnstormers. As a rookie, the “Colo Cannon” threw 56 touchdowns for 3,000 yards while hauling in 14 scores on the ground.

Brannen also coached high school football at Collins-Maxwell-Baxter.



Brian SchmidtDefensive Coordinator

Brian Schmidt comes to the Iowa Barnstormers following a championship season with the Erie Explosion of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) where he served as an assistant coach. With over eighteen years of coaching experience, Schmidt has spent the last eight seasons in indoor football as head coach, director

of football operations, and as a coordinator. He began his indoor coaching career in 2009 with the Marion Mayhem (CIFL), but quickly advanced being named the head coach and director of football operations for the Northern Kentucky River Monsters in 2011. Schmidt spent the 2013 season with the Owensboro Rage.

Tim Dodge Offensive Line Coach

Tim Dodge joins the Iowa Barnstormers coaching staff for his first season as the team’s wide receiv-ers coach. An Iowa native, Dodge was a two-sport standout at the University of Iowa in football and track prior to pursuing a career in professional football. After seven seasons of professional football, three with the Iowa Barnstormers (2008-10), Dodge completed his AFL/af2 career with 610 recep-tions for 7,670 yards and 126 touchdowns.

In 2010, the all-league performer retired from the Iowa Barnstormers to pursue a career in law en-forcement. Dodge has remained active in the sport by coaching high school football in the Bondurant and Southeast Polk school districts.

Brent CurveyDefensive Line Coach

Brent Curvey joins the Iowa Barnstormers coaching staff for his first season as the team’s defenive line coach. Curvey also serves as assistant coach for the Grand View University Vikings, who he helped assist in winning the 2013 NAIA National Championship.

Curvey formerly played three seasons with the Iowa Barnstormers where he led the team in sacks for three seasons, set a single game sack record, and was an all-league selection. Curvey has also spent professional tenures in the National Football League (NFL) with the Carolina Panthers and in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Curvey played lineman for the Iowa State Cyclones.



Jason SimpsonAssistant Coach

Jon ShalalaAssistant Coach

Andy NewellHead Athletic Trainer

Additional Support Staff

Dr. Jesse Stumbaugh: Team ChiropractorDr. Nick Galioto: Team PhysicianDr. Larry Severidt: Team PhysicianDr. Scott Maanum: Team PhysicianDr. Trae Ingram: Team Physician



Johnny Thomas #16-4 / 190 lbs / WRTexas CollegeIFL Experience: Rookie

Ranier Rackley #26-0 / 200lbs. / RBElizabeth City State University IFL Experience: 1 Year

IFL: Signed with the Nebraska Danger for the 2014 season…Played in 6 games…Rushed 25 times for 86 yards and 3 touchdowns…Recorded 2 receptions for 11 yards…Defensively, attributed three tackles.

College: Gathered interest in several Division I schools…Attended Elizabeth City State University due to personal reasons

Personal: Born on March 9, 1987…Attended Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, Florida…Prefers to be called Rack…His favorite TV show is Scooby Doo…His favorite food is chicken parmesan pasta…The person he looks up to most is his Mom…His pre-game ritual includes prayer…His hidden talent is playing the guitar



Lemans Casimier #36-4 / 185 lbs. / WR Itawamba Community CollegeIFL Experience: 4

IFL: In his career has recorded more than 194 receptions for 2,434 yards and 47 touchdowns… 2012 Signed with the Cheyenne Warriors… 2010 Traded to the Colora-

do Ice…Recorded 1,340 yards and eighteen touchdowns in 21 games…Played half a season with the Billings Outlaws…Signed with the El Paso Generals for a season…Finished the year with 84 receptions for 1,086 yards and 23 touchdowns

LSFL: Has played in the Lone Star Football League (LSFL) as a member of the San Angelo Bandits for a number of seasons…2014 Named the LSFL Offensive Player of the Year… Averaged 156 all-purpose yards per game…Led the LSFL in scoring with 20.8 points per game and in kick return touch-downs…Completed the season with 91 receptions for 1,124 yards with 34 touchdowns and three kick return

UFL: Attended the Omaha Nighthawks minicamp of the United Football League

AIFA: Signed with the Mississippi Mudcats of the American Indoor Football Association for two sea-sons

College: Attended Itawamba Community College

Personal: Born on March 6, 1984…Attended Landry High School in New Orleans, Louisiana…Prefers to be called Cash…Lists Life as his favorite movie…His favorite food is pasta…The person he looks up to most is LeBron James…His most prized possession is his championship ring…His hidden talent is cooking



Austin Benson #56-2 / 238 lbs. / LBAngelo State University IFL Experience: Rookie

LSFL: Played an important role in 2014 for the Champion San Angelo Bandits of the Lone Star Football League (LSFL)…Ranked #8 in total tackles in the LSFL…Complet-

ed the season with 7.5 tackles for a loss…Recorded 2.5 sacks and forced 3 fumbles…Intercepted five passes and returned two for touchdowns

College: Attended San Angelo State University from 2008-2012... Played in 29 games…Collected 136 total tackles…Averaged a total of 25.5 tackles for a loss…Intercepted one and deflected two passes…Forced two fumbles…Recorded 12 sacks and blocked a field goal...Selected to play in the All-Ameri-can Bowl in 2012…All-Lone Star Conference Honorable Mention in 2012 and 2010

Personal: Born on September 7, 1989…Attended Del Rio High School in Del Rio Texas…His nick-name is A.B…His favorite TV show is The Walking Dead…His favorite pro sports team is the Seattle Seahawks…His childhood football heroes are Ray Lew and Ed Reed… His most prized possession is his wife and kids

Jarred Herring #45-10 / 190 lbs. / WRUniversity of Northern IowaIFL Experience: Rookie



Matt Goldsmith #76-1 / 200 lbs. / DBIllinois State University IFL Experience: Rookie

College: Played four seasons with the Illinois State University Redbirds… 2013 Started all 11 games at cornerback...Ranked fifth on the team with 46 total tackles, 35 of which were solo stops ... added 3.5 tackles-for-loss, broke up five pass at-

tempts, forced and recovered a fumble... 2012 Played in all 13 games, with six starts at free safety...Finished the season with 42 tackles, including 28 solo stops... Added five pass breakups as well… 2011 Started all 11 games at strong safety...Credited with 35 tackles and three pass breakups… 2010 Played in seven games as a reserve cornerback...Recorded eight tackles a pass breakup on the year

Personal: Born on November 18, 1992…Attended Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Maryland…Prefers to be called Teo (Tay-O)…Lists Shooter as his favorite movie…His favorite food is chicken…His favorite pro sports team is the Dallas Cowboys…His childhood football hero was Deion Sanders…The person he looks up to most is his mother…His hidden talent is basketball

Alex Bartlett #86-1/ 205 lbs / DBGrand View UniversityIFL Experience: Rookie



Robbie Rouse #95-6 / 190 lbs. / RBFresno State IFL Experience: Rookie

IFL: Signed with the Nebraska Danger in 2015

NFL: Signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2013

College: Attended Fresno State University from 2009-2012… Became the first Fresno State player to have three 1,000-yard seasons… 2012 Rushed for 1,490 yards and 12 touchdowns on 282 carries for an average of 53 yards per carry… Caught 63 passes for 435 yards… 2011 Was ranked fifth among NCCA Football Bowl Subdivision players in rushing yards… 2010 Totaled 1,129 rushing yards… 2009 totaled 479 rushing yards as a true freshman.

Taylor Genuser #106-2 / 220 lbs / QBNew Mexico HighlandsIFL Experience: Rookie



Lucas Hefty #126-4 / 240 lbs. / WR Upper Iowa UniversityIFL Experience: Rookie

Brady Roland #116-2 / 185 lbs. / WRGrand View University IFL Experience: Rookie

College: Attended Grand View University from 2011-2014…Recorded 214 recep-tions, with 3,539 yards, and 32 touchdowns in his career… 2014 Won honors as a

First Team All-American player by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and All-League player by the Mid-States Football Association (MSFA)…Ranked top 20 in the nation for total receiving yards (10th), receiving yards per game (15th - 97.3) and total receptions. Recorded 62 receptions for 1,187 yards and 11 touchdowns… 2013 Named MSFA First Team All-Conference player…Record-ed 83 receptions for 1,336 yards and 14 touchdowns… 2012 Recorded 46 receptions for 799 and six touchdowns… 2011 Recorded 24 receptions for 220 yards and one touchdown

Personal: Born on June 18, 1993…Attended Carlisle High School in Carlisle, Iowa…His favorite TV show is Breaking Bad …His favorite food is anything Italian…His favorite pro sports team is the Pitts-burg Steelers…His childhood football hero was Hines Ward…The person he looks up to most is his grandfather…His most prized possession is his National Championship Ring



Kirkland Davidson #145-9 / 185 lbs / DBLivingstone CollegeIFL Experience: Rookie

LSFL: Played the 2014 season with the Champion San Angelo Bandits of the Lone Star Football League (LSFL)… In five games, snagged four interceptions while recording 27

total tackles, 17 pass breakups, and one field goal touchdown

College: Played collegiate career at Livingstone College where he earned All-Conference honors…Was invited to both the 2013 All-Star Game and 2013 Hansen Bowl

Joshua Gable #155-11 / 170 lbs / KIFL Experience: Rookie



TJ Simmons #215-8 / 188 lbs. / DBUniversity of South DakotaIFL Experience: 5

IFL: Played two seasons at defensive back for the Cedar Rapids Titans (2012-2013)… In his career, collected 145 total tackles, 90 solo, and 17 interceptions… 2013 Ranked 4th in the IFL in kick returns… 2012 Led the team in interceptions (11) and all-purpose yards (845)…Team captain and nominated Second Team All-IFL defensive back…Spent three seasons with the Sioux Falls Storm

College: Played for the University of South Dakota Coyotes

Personal: Born on March 16, 1985…Attended Stratford High School in Houston, Texas…Lists The Program as his favorite movie…His favorite food is pasta… His childhood sports heroes were Deion Sanders and Allen Iverson…The person he looks up to most is his brother… His pre-game ritual includes watching his highlight films from the previous game…His most prized possession is an auto-graphed Deion Sanders jersey…His hidden talent is cooking

Isaiah Gresham #176-0 / 191 lbs / DBValdosta State UniversityIFL Experience: Rookie



Kelvin Gilkey #225-11 / 200 lbs / DBIFL Experience: Rookie

College: Played for the Grand View Vikings for two seasons… 2014 Played in all 12 games… Recorded a total of 44.5 tackles, 41 solo and 7 assisted… Tallied two tackles for losses, three interceptions with 10 pass breakups and one fumble recovery… 2013 Played

in 13 games… Recorded 40 total tackles, 38 solo and 4 assisted… Tallied eight tackles for a loss, two interceptions and six pass breakups.

Javicz Jones #23 6-0 / 230 lbs. / LBUniversity of Mary Hardin Baylor IFL Experience: 1

IFL: Played 13 games with the Texas Revolution in 2014… Recorded 109 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, and five sacks with two pass breakups…Recovered 2 fumbles

and returned one for a touchdown…Completed the season ranked second in the IFL in total tackles

College: Played Division III football at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, Texas…In his career, amassed 467 total tackles, 47 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, and eleven interceptions…Set a single season and career records…Earned several honors including a three time Division III All-Ameri-can, two time American Southwest Defensive Player of the Year, and National Defensive Player of the Year by D3football.com

Personal: Born on December 8, 1989…Attended Morton Ranch High School in Katy, Texas…His favorite TV shows are The Walking Dead and Family Guy…His favorite foods are pizza and chicken al-fredo…His favorite pro sports team is the Houston Texans…His childhood football hero was Ed Reed…The person he looks up to most is his mother, Cassandra Jones…His pre-game ritual includes prayer, stretching, and getting his mind right…His most prized possession is his PS4…His hidden talents are dancing and doing backflips



Will Harris #526-5 / 305 lbs. / OLMidwestern State University IFL Experience: Rookie

College: Played two seasons for the Midwestern State Mustangs… Senior year, started all ten games at right tackle…Earned second-team All-Lone Star Conference

(LSFL) honors…Prior to transferring to Midwestern State, Harris attended Arizona Western College

Personal: Born on February 28, 1992…Attended Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga, Cali-fornia…His favorite TV show is Sports Center…His favorite food is chicken alfredo…His favorite pro sports team is the Dallas Cowboys…His childhood sports hero was Michael Jordan…The person he looks up to most is his mother… His most prized possession is his children…If he played any sport other than football, it would be basketball

Ryan Smith #506-3 / 255 lbs. / DLAbilene Christian University IFL Experience: Rookie

Arena: Spent time with the Portland Thunder

College: Played four seasons at Abilene Christian University…Recorded 124 tackles with 12.5 sacks, 25 tackles for a loss, eight quarterback hurries, three pass break up, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles… 2012 Recorded 51 total tackles, five sacks and 9.5 tackles for a loss

Personal: Born on May 23, 1989…Attended Southwest Christian High School in Fort Worth, Texas… His favorite TV show is Breaking Bad…His favorite foods Italian and Chinese…His childhood football heroes were Deion Sanders and Reggie White…The person he looks up to most is his mother, Sherry Glover… His pre-game ritual includes His hidden talent is cooking…His most prized possession is his family



Sean Daniels #55 6-4 / 270 lbs. / DLTemple UniversityIFL Experience: Rookie

College: Was a three-year letter winner at Temple University

Personal: Born on November 13, 1991…Attended Highland Regional High School in Blackwood, New Jersey… Is the brother to Mike Daniels, Green Bay Packers DE…His favorite TV show is True Blood…His favorite food is anything his mother makes…His favorite pro sports team is the Green Bay Pack-ers…His childhood football hero was Ray Lewis…The person he looks up to most is his brother…His most prized possession is a chain his sister gave him in sixth grade…His hidden talent is he can do animal impersonations

Jeremy Stephens #56 6-1 / 245 lbs. / DL Butler University IFL Experience: Rookie

College: Played three years at Butler University after transferring from Thomas More College...As a Bulldog, Stephens recorded 176 total tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, and

15.5 sacks… 2014 Earned several honors including Team Captain, Defensive Lineman of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year… 2013 Selected to the USA National Team

Personal: Born on May 23, 1991…Attended Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana… Lists Remember the Titans as his favorite movie…His favorite foods is chicken alfredo…His favorite pro sports team is the Indianapolis Colts…His childhood sports heroes were Robert Mathis and Reggie Miller…The person he looks up to most is his father… His pre-game ritual includes prayer…His most prized possession is his family and friends…His hidden talent is playing ping-pong



Alex Gonzalez #576-3 / 300 lbs. / OLUpper Iowa UniversityIFL Experience: Rookie

College: Was a four-year letter winner for the Peacock football team… 2014 Started all eleven games… Earned All-NSIC South Division Honorable Mention… 2013 Helped UIU offense set two new records… Total offensive yards in a season

(5,074)… Highest total offense average per game (461.3)

Personal: Born on December 26, 1990…Attended Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington, Florida…His favorite TV show is Criminal Minds…His favorite foods are Italian and Puerto Rican…His favorite pro sports team is the Miami Dolphins…His childhood football heroes were Mike Alstott and Barry Sanders…The person he looks up to most is his father… His pre-game ritual includes listening to the song Vice Versa on repeat…His hidden talent is drawing

William Stokes #626-5 / 315 lbs. / DL/OLWaldorf CollegeIFL Experience: Rookie



Tyler Wells #75 6-4 / 315 lbs. / OLGrand View UniversityIFL Experience: Rookie

AFL: Played two season with the Iowa Barnstormers 2014 Joined the Barnstormers roster for their final two games of the season… 2013 Appeared in one game for Iowa

College: Was a four-year starter at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa… Earned 1st Team All-American as an offensive lineman selected by the AFCA (2011)… Was a 3 time All-League selection… Team Captain… Also was an All-American athlete as a shot-put thrower in track

Personal: Born April 17, 1990… resides in Des Moines… is also employed by Wells Fargo Bank

Solomon Orr #706-6 / 270 lbs. / OLTarleton State UniversityIFL Experience: Rookie



Brett Park #996-4 / 290 lbs. / DLDrake University IFL Experience: Rookie

College: Played for the Drake Bulldogs from 2010 – 2014… 2014 Named team cap-tain…Earned honors as 1st Team All-Pioneer Football League (PFL)…Recorded 40 tackles with 7.5 for a loss and 5.5 sacks… 2013 Battled injury throughout the year…Recorded

12 tackles with 3.5 for a loss and a sack… 2012 Battled injury for last nine games…Recorded 2.5 tackles for a loss and one sack… 2011 Played in 10 of 11 games…Recorded six tackles with two for a loss and one sack… 2010 Played in three games…Recorded two solo tackles

Personal: Born on May 12, 1992…Attended Westminster Christian Academy in Olivette, Missouri…His fa-vorite food is sushi…His favorite pro sports team is the Minnesota Vikings…His childhood football hero was Randy Moss…The person he looks up to most is his mother…His most prized possession is his Nintendo GameCube…If he played another sport other than football, it would be wrestling

Tyler Ahrens #77 6-5 / 285 lbs. / OLGrand View UniversityIFL Experience: Rookie

College: Played for the Grand View Vikings from 2013-2014… Made 2nd Team All-Mid-States Football Association (MSFA).



Iowa Barnstormers Trumped by Cedar Rapids TitansBarnstormers Defeated by Titans 51-20

Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Barnstormers (0-1) traveled to the Cedar Rapids Titans (1-0) for their 2015 Indoor Football League debut. The first series of the inaugural “Iowa Bowl” was swept from the Barnstormers in a 51-20 loss. The Iowa Barnstormers started off the night with WR Daron Clark back to receive. The Barnstormers offense, led by QB Kameron Smith, made their way down the field when Cedar Rapids WR Carl Sims snagged an interception in the backfield. Just as the Titans entered the red zone, Iowa DB TJ Sim-mons returned a fumble recovery for a Barnstormers touchdown, 0-6. Without delay, the Titans put six on the board, 6-6. At the finish of the first, the score remained tied. Titans 6, Barntormers 6. The second started with a Cedar Rapids interception by DB Arius Wright and the home team put three on the board with a successful field goal attempt, 9-6. After a blocked Barnstormers field goal, Titan’s WR Washaun Ealey made it to the end zone, 16-6. Going back and forth, the Titans increased their score 30-6. Now with Barnstormers QB Robbie Nallenweg on the field, Iowa scored on the ground with the help of RB Ranier Rackley. At the end of the half, Titans 30, Barnstormers 13. Coming out of the locker room, Titans DB Robert Brown ran the opening kick back for a Cedar Rapids touchdown. Barnstormers DB Alex Sewall grabbed an interception, however Iowa’s offense wasn’t able to convert. With one more touchdown, the Titans tallied the final score of the third. Titans 44, Barnstormers 13. In the fourth, Cedar Rapids snagged their third interception and later, their seventh touchdown. To round out the night, Nallenweg connected with WR Brady Rolland for a Barnstormers touchdown. At the buzzer, Cedar Rapids had secured the trophy. Cedar Rapids Titans 51, Iowa Barnstormers 20.

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Iowa Barnstormers Advance Record, 1-1Barnstormers Defeat Axemen 38-26

Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Barnstormers (1-1) record their first win of 2015 in a road game versus the Bemidji Axemen (0-2) Monday night at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minnesota. The Bemidji home team started off with the first possession of the night. The Iowa Barnstormers defense made scoring difficult with a pass break up by Iowa DB Javicz Jones. Working their way down the field, Bemidji QB EJ White connected with WR Ryan Balentine for the first touchdown of the night, 0-7. The Barnstormers took their turn with the lead of QB Robbie Nallenweg. After entering the red zone, the Iowa team failed to convert. At the finish of the first, Iowa Barnstormers 0, Bemidji Axemen 7. The second started off with quick points for each team. The Axemen put six on the board and set for the extra point. A blocked kick by DL Sean Daniels was snagged by DB Kirkland Davidson and returned for a defensive PAT, 2-13. With momentum high for the Barnstormers, Nallenweg launched one deep for a 42-yard touchdown to WR Brady Roland, 8-13. The Axemen lost their turn to score with an interception by DB Torez Jones. However, the opportunity was missed due to a Barnstorm-ers fumble. Before the end of the half, both teams put another seven on the board. Iowa Barn-stormers 15, Bemidji Axemen 20. Coming out of the locker room, the Barnstormers took no time in taking control of the game. An-other long touchdown pass from Nallenweg to Roland increased Iowa’s score 21-20. The remainder of the quarter went scoreless and left the Barnstormers in the lead. Iowa Barnstormers 21, Bemidji Axemen 20. The fourth began with an exchange of interceptions. For his third touchdown of the night, Iowa’s Roland snagged the ball in the air, 28-20. Throughout the remainder of the quarter, the Iowa de-fense held Bemidji to only six points and tallied two more interceptions. A pair of Barnstormers touchdowns increased the margin even further. A complete 30-yard field goal by K Josh Gable and fumble recovery by DL Jeremy Stephens wrapped up the matchup. Iowa Barnstormers 38, Bemidji Axemen 26. Nallenweg completed the night 20-32 with 196 yards and five touchdowns. Leading the receiving team, Roland tallied five receptions for 105 yards and three touchdowns. Daniels and T. Jones led the defense with eight total tackles each.

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Iowa Barnstormers Defeated by Green Bay BlizzardBarnstormers Fall by One to Blizzard

Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Barnstormers (1-2) were defeated 47-46 by the Green Bay Blizzard (2-1) Sunday afternoon at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Iowa Barnstormers and the Green Bay Blizzard rekindled an old rivalry while looking to advance to a winning record. During the first possession of the matchup, QB Robbie Nallenweg connected with WR Daron Clark for a 22-yard touchdown, 0-6. On the ensuing possession, quarterback Dono-van Porterie found receiver Andre London, bringing the Green Bay team in the lead by one. A long 49-yard touchdown reception by Iowa-native Brady Roland followed by a Green Bay score kept up the momentum through the end of the first. Green Bay Blizzard 10, Iowa Barnstormers 14. The Blizzard’s top receiver, Demarius Washington, tallied his first points of the night at the begin-ning of the second, 17-14. A back-and-forth matchup, the Blizzard found the end zone once again with the help of WR Donte Sawyer. Not allowing the Barnstormers to go scoreless in the second, the offense stepped up with touchdown in the air to receiver Daron Clark. Green Bay Blizzard 24, Iowa Barnstormers 20. Coming out of the locker room, Green Bay’s Sawyer and Iowa’s Roland each scored their second touchdown of the game. Trying to make each drive count, the Blizzard kicked a field goal for a quick three points. Chris Bowden’s first-ever IFL touchdown followed by another score by Roland brought the Barnstormers back in the lead. Green Bay Blizzard 34, Iowa Barnstormers 39. The five-point spread came down to the final moments of the game. After swapping touchdowns, the Blizzard pulled back in the game by adding on another six points. Now a one-point game, the Barnstormers had two minutes to finalize the scoreboard. After making their way down the field, the Barnstormers found themselves within the five yard marker, but were set back due to a false start penalty. Nallenweg tossed one deep in the end zone with the intention of reaching receiver Lemans Casimer, but was intercepted. Final score, Green Bay Blizzard 47, Iowa Barnstormers 46.

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Iowa Barnstormers Downed by Nebraska DangerBarnstormers Defeated 76-50

Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Barnstormers (1-3) were defeated 76-50 by the Nebraska Danger (4-0) Friday evening at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. The Iowa Barnstormers stepped off the bus ready to play on Friday night versus the Nebraska Dan-ger. Scoring twenty-six points in the first quarter, the Barnstormers set the bar high for their unde-feated opponent. Quarterback Robbie Nallenweg and receivers were in sync and the Iowa defense made their mark on the scoreboard with a fumble return by defensive back TJ Simmons. In the second, quarterback Jameel Sewell and the Nebraska offense took control of the game scor-ing thirty-five points. One of the League’s top linebackers, Pig Brown tallied a 15-yard interception return keeping the Danger’s momentum high through halftime. Iowa’s Nallenweg completed 29 of 51 attempts while collecting 328 yards, four touchdowns includ-ing one taken on the ground. A night heavily influenced by turnovers, Nallenweg’s four interceptions were taken advantage of by the experienced Nebraska team. Coming out of the locker room, the scoreboard displayed the Danger’s thirteen point lead. After ex-changing touchdowns, Danger defensive back Harcourt Farquharson minimalized the Iowa possession with an interception. Capitalizing on the opportunity, Nebraska scored the final points of the quarter. A pair of touchdowns by the Barnstormers offense wouldn’t be enough to overcome the margin be-fore the final buzzer. Nebraska Danger 76, Iowa Barnstormers 50. Leading the receiving team for the Barnstormers, both Daron Clark and Lemans Casimier tallied over 85 yards each with a collective three touchdowns. Defensively, the Barnstormers were led by defen-sive back Javicz Jones who collected nine total tackles.

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Iowa Barnstormers Score Season High in Home OpenerBarnstormers Defeat Blizzard, 75-64

Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Barnstormers (2-3) defeated the Green Bay Blizzard (2-3) 75-64 in their home opener and in front of 6,176 fans at Wells Fargo Arena.

Getting their chance to hit the scoreboard first, the Iowa Barnstormers had the perfect sequence of plays for the IFL home opener. The Barnstormers took the Blizzard by surprise by keeping the ball on the ground until entering the red zone. Iowa QB Robbie Nallenweg then connected with WR Chris Bowden in the end zone. Looking to gain an early lead, the Barnstormers would go for two. With WR Lemans Casimier in the pocket, he found fellow receiver Brady Roland for the score. Within the first five minutes, the Barnstormers took an 8-0 lead. Going back-and-forth, the rival Blizzard kept up the pace. With credit to LB Austin Benson for an interception, the Barnstormers stole the ball and snuck in to the end zone with a Nallenweg carry. A Barnstormers rouge, kick return touchdown, and 52 yard field goal rounded out an exciting first quarter for the home team. Iowa Barnstormers 32, Green Bay Blizzard 25.

In a slower second quarter, Iowa was nearly outscored by Green Bay. Only collecting sixteen points, the Blizzard offense narrowed the margin by tallying fifteen. Two long touchdowns from Nallenweg to Roland kept the Barnstormers in the lead. Green Bay’s leading receiver Demarius Washington col-lected another touchdown score while Iowa’s Benson snagged his second interception of the night. At the half, the Barnstormers led by fourteen. Iowa Barnstormers 48, Green Bay Blizzard 34.

Coming out of the locker room, the Barnstormers stayed just out of reach. Starting with the Blizzard, each team exchanged a pair of touchdowns. For his first touchdown of the night, receiver Johnny Thomas scored for Iowa. A new recruit for the Barnstormers offense, running back Robbie Rouse also tallied his first of two touchdowns for the night. Iowa Barnstormers 62, Green Bay Blizzard 48.

Although the Barnstormers held a solid lead, the team did not let their visitor get back in to the game. Even a touchdown and two-point conversion with less than a minute left on the clock would not be enough for the Blizzard to take the victory. At the final buzzer, Iowa Barnstormers 75, Green Bay Blizzard 64.

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Iowa Barnstormers Stopped by Nebraska DangerBarnstormers Outdueled by Danger, 33-16

Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Barnstormers (2-4) were defeated 33-16 by the Nebraska Danger (6-1) Saturday evening at Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. In a scoreless first quarter for the Iowa Barnstormers home team, the Nebraska Danger pulled out ahead to advance a 19-0 lead. Nebraska quarterback Bryan Parnes found Week 7’s Offensive Player of the Game, Kayne Farquharson, for two touchdown scores. Proving his ability to control the game, Parnes also tallied a rushing touchdown. Iowa Barnstormers 0, Nebraska Danger 19. In the second, the Barnstormers continued to make their way down the field, but couldn’t convert. After several field goal attempts, the Barnstormers put up their first points of the night with a 43-yard field goal by K Josh Gable. Nebraska increased the scoreboard margin with a touchdown reception by receiver Jasonus Tillery. Iowa Barnstormers 3, Nebraska Danger 26. In an eventful third quarter, the Barnstormers gained on the scoreboard. After a missed field goal at-tempt by the Danger, Iowa quarterback Robbie Nallenweg connected with receiver Lemans Casimier for a Barnstormers touchdown. After Parnes was taken out of the game due to injury, the Danger were forced to step up their rushing game. Back to take the snap, running back Waymon James took the ball to the end zone. The Barnstormers would finish the quarter with the final tally, a quarter-back sneak by Nallenweg. Iowa Barnstormers 16, Nebraska Danger 33. The fourth quarter of the night went completely scoreless as neither team could find the end zone. For the night, Iowa’s Nallenweg completed 25 of 42 passes for 189 yards, and two total touchdowns. Leading the team’s offensive game, Robbie Rouse had nine attempts for 59 yards. On the other side of the ball, linebacker Javicz Jones collected six total tackles, four solo and four assists. The Iowa Barnstormers head to Sioux Falls next Saturday, April 25th for their Week 9 matchup.

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Iowa Barnstormers Shocked by Sioux Falls StormBarnstormers Defeated by Storm, 87-11

Sioux Falls, SD – The Iowa Barnstormers (2-5) were defeated 87-11 by the Sioux Falls Storm (7-0) Saturday evening at the Denny Sanford PREMEIR Center in Sioux Falls, SD. In the first quarter of the matchup between the Iowa Barnstormers and the Sioux Falls Storm, the Storm proved their status as the top contender and reigning champion of the Indoor Football League. Plagued by turnovers throughout the night, the Barnstormers gave up the ball on the team’s second possession of the game. The experienced Storm team took advantage and put an early seven points on the scoreboard. Kicking up the momentum, the Storm went on to score three more touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Barnstormers tallied two from an extra point returned by defensive back Matt Gold-smith and three credited to kicker Josh Gable. Sioux Falls Storm 27, Iowa Barnstormers 5. Before the end of the half, the Storm doubled their scoreboard count with touchdown after touch-down. Each missed opportunity by the Barnstormers was picked up by Sioux Falls to increase the home team’s margin. The Barnstormers continued to struggle finding the end zone against the Storm’s hungry defense. Another field goal completion was the Barnstormers lone score during the second quarter. Sioux Falls Storm 54, Iowa Barnstormers 8. Coming out of the locker room, the Barnstormers would need a second-half rally and huge defensive stops to overturn the Sioux Falls Storm. With Iowa quarterback Robbie Nallenweg taken out of the game due to injury, the Barnstormers would continue to scramble to find the red zone. Once more, Gable booted the ball through the uprights for a 3-point field goal. Collectively, the Storm offense and defense continued to run the field through the end of the game clock. Sioux Falls 87, Iowa Barn-stormers 11. Scoring for the Barnstormers, Gable completed 3/6 field goal attempts from 25, 26, and 52 yards. The Iowa Barnstormers and Sioux Falls Storm meet once again next Saturday when the Barnstormers host at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Iowa Barnstormers Held Off by Sioux Falls StormBarnstormers Defeated by Storm, 55-24

Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Barnstormers (2-6) were defeated 55-24 by the Sioux Falls Storm (8-0) Saturday night in front of 5,985 fans at Wells Fargo Arena.

Starting out the night, the Barnstormers knew they would need to hit the field with high motivation versus their previous defeater the Sioux Falls Storm. Going back and forth for the first ten minutes of the game, Storm running back Rolandan Finch II scored a 45-yard rushing touchdown with four minutes left in the first quarter. The Barnstormers would tie up the scoreboard with a long 41-yard touchdown from quarterback Taylor Genuser to receiver Julian Williams. For Sioux Falls, Finch II tallied another score to pull the visiting team back in to the lead. Iowa Barnstormers 7, Sioux Falls Storm 14.

Dominating the second quarter, the Storm ran up the scoreboard with three consecutive touchdowns. A thirty-one yard field goal by Iowa kicker Josh Gable would be the Barnstormers only mark before the end of the half. The Storm wound down the clock, scoring yet another seven points with fifteen seconds remaining. Iowa Barnstormers 10, Sioux Falls Storm 42.

The Iowa Barnstormers came out of the locker room looking for vengeance, making for an exciting third quarter for the home team. Breaking tackles along the way, running back Robbie Rouse found the end zone for a quick touchdown on the ground. On the Barnstormers next score, receiver Le-mans Casimier leapt over the boards to grab his first touchdown of the night. Not allowing his team to go scoreless in the quarter, Storm quarterback Lorenzo Brown tallied six on a quarterback sneak. Iowa Barnstormers 24, Sioux Falls Storm 48.

Rounding out the evening, the Storm snagged yet another rushing touchdown. Continuing their un-defeated record, the Sioux Falls Storm earned the victory over the Iowa Barnstormers, 55-24.

In eight attempts at kick return, T.J. Simmons collected 127 yards. In his first game with the Barn-stormers team, Genuser led the team’s offense completing 15 of 32 passing attempts for 173 yards and two touchdowns. On defense, Sean Daniels grabbed five total tackles and one quarterback sack.

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Iowa Barnstormers Earn Road VictoryBarnstormers Defeat Wolves, 20-17

Des Moines, IA – In the final moments of the game, the Iowa Barnstormers (3-6) defeated the Bill-ings Wolves (1-8) Friday evening at MetraPark Arena in Billings, Montana.

The Iowa Barnstormers started out their evening with a rough start, losing the team’s first possession on a fumbled kick return. Going back and forth as each team found their groove, the Wolves were the first to find the end zone with a long 42-yard touchdown reception by receiver Austin Coleman. Iowa receiver Johnny Thomas snagged a quick one in the air from quarterback Taylor Genuser to bring the Barnstormers in to the game. At the end of the first, Billings Wolves 7, Iowa Barnstormers 6.

An instrumental quarter for the Wolves, the second brought ten points for the home team to increase the scoreboard margin to eleven points. A touchdown by receiver Travis Browne and field goal boot by Thom Chameraud gave Billings a good first-half lead. Billings Wolves 17, Iowa Barnstormers 6.

Coming out of the locker room, the Barnstormers hit the field with intentions to control the remainder of the game. At strong safety, Austin Benson tallied a rouge point followed by a 45-yard fumble re-turn for a touchdown. What had seemed like a safe point margin for the Wolves was quickly slipping away. Billings Wolves 17, Iowa Barnstormers 13.

In the final quarter of the game, the Barnstormers would seal their fate as the clock wound down. Continuously making their way down the field, the Wolves struggled to find the end zone. Iowa’s defense held strong, now allowing for any points to be scored against them in the entire second half. Still down by three, the Barnstormers would need a field goal to tie the scoreboard or a touchdown to take the victory. Marking his second touchdown of the night, Genuser once again found Thomas in the end zone to bring the Barnstormers a road victory.

For the Barnstormers, Genuser completed 14 of 27 passing attempts for 106 yards and two touch-downs. Leading the receiving team, Thomas gained four attempts for 44 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Benson collected seventeen total assists, including two tackles for loss.

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Iowa Barnstormers Topped In Iowa BowlBarnstormers Defeated by Titans, 50-46

DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers (3-7) were defeated 50-46 by the Cedar Rapids Titans (7-4) Saturday evening in front of 5,890 fans in Wells Fargo Arena.

An intense battle between the Iowa Barnstormers and the Cedar Rapids Titans came down to the final moments of the game. The Barnstormers hit the scoreboard early with a 34-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Taylor Genuser to receiver Brady Roland. On the ensuing possession, the Titans tied the scoreboard tally. A field goal for each team held the scoreboard knotted at the end of the first. Iowa Barnstormers 10, Cedar Rapids Titans 10.

In the second the Titans pulled ahead with three consecutive touchdown scores, increasing the point margin by twelve points. Two touchdown completions by receiver Justin Helwege and a quick 9-yard touchdown by Zack Brown were enough to give Cedar Rapids a cushion going in to halftime. Scor-ing for the Barnstormers, receiver Johnny Thomas grabbed a 10-yard touchdown pass from Genuser. Iowa Barnstormers 17, Cedar Rapids Tians 29.

Cedar Rapids’ point margin continued in to the third quarter as the Barnstormers and Titans swapped a pair of touchdowns. A rushing touchdown by running back Robbie Rouse started out the fourth and changed the momentum of the game. An 11-yard touchdown pass to Roland deep in to the end zone pulled the home team back in to the lead. With less than four minutes left to go in the game, the Barnstormers would just need to hold the Titans from reaching the end zone. On kickoff, Deme-truce McNeal made his way down the field for a 48-yard kick return. Iowa Barnstormers 46, Cedar Rapids Titans 50.

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Barnstormers Hold Off Nighthawks for Home VictoryIowa Defeats Wichita Falls 29-25

Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Barnstormers (4-7) defeated the Wichita Falls Nighthawks (4-7) 29-25 in front of 6,925 fans at Wells Fargo Arena.

The Iowa Barnstormers started off the night with the ball and made their way down the field in three quick plays. Finding WR Brady Roland in the end zone, QB Taylor Genuser threw a quick 5-yard pass for the first six points of the evening. On the ensuing drive, QB Marcus Jackson and WR Jerome McGee Jr. retaliated with a score for the Nighthawks. Missed field goal opportunities for both teams kept the score tied. Iowa Barnstormers 7, Wichita Falls Nighthawks 7.

In the second quarter, the Barnstormers continued the momentum with an early interception by DB Alex Sewall. Taking advantage of the opportunity, WR Lemans Casimier grabbed the ball for a 14-yard touchdown. The Nighthawks would dominate the remainder of the half with a touchdown score by receiver Jimmy Pipkin and 51-yard field goal by K Ali Mourtada. Iowa Barnstormers 14, Wichita Falls Nighthawks 17.

The beginning of the third quarter started our promising for the Barnstormers as defensive back Matt Goldsmith intercepted the Nighthawk’s play. However, Wichita Falls would recover with a Terrance Lloyd safety for an easy two points followed by yet another long Mourtada field goal. The Barnstorm-ers held on with credit to a rushing touchdown by running back Robbie Rouse. Iowa Barnstormers 20, Wichita Falls Nighthawks 22.

After several unsuccessful attempts, Genuser would find Roland in the end zone for his second touch-down reception of the evening. Now down by four points, the Nighthawks would have to keep up the pace to continue as a contender. His third field goal attempt of the day, Mourtada booted the ball through the uprights to narrow the scoreboard margin to only one point. Holding on to the lead, Iowa K Gable scored three for the home squad. With the Nighthawks in possession of the ball, they would need only one touchdown to sweep the game. The Barnstormers defense held strong and kept the Nighthawks from stealing the victory. Iowa Barnstormers 29, Wichita Falls Nighthawks 25.



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Iowa Barnstormers Dominate at HomeIowa Defeats Bemidji for huge home win 76-26

DESMOINES–The Iowa Barnstormers (5-7) crush the Bemidji Axemen (2-11) 76-26 in front of 7,165 fans at the Wells Fargo Arena.

Starting off the game, the Iowa Barnstormers made their way down the field with quick exchanges. The Barnstormers put up the first score of the game with a quick toss from QB Taylor Genuser, to WR Lucas Hefty. On the ensuing drive, the Barnstormer’s defense shut the Axemen down. The first quarter ended with Iowa Barnstormers 7, Bemidji Axemen, 0.

The second quarter started with the Barnstormers on defense. Quickly getting the ball back, Genuser hauled a 35-yard touchdown pass to WR Lemans Casimier. The Axemen answered back with a pass from QB Efi Eyo, to WR Josh Jarboe, for their first score of the night. The Barnstormers increase their lead when Casimier grabbed the11-yard touchdown pass. The Barnstormers continue to dominate when DB Matt Goldsmith grabbed the interception, running in for another touchdown. Seconds af-ter, the Barnstormers recovered the fumble on the 11-yard line, followed by another quick pass from Genuser to Casimier for the score. With the ball again, the Barnstormers get another touchdown, this time from WR Johnny Thomas. Finishing up the half, Axemen run in a touchdown. Iowa Barnstorm-ers 42, Bemidji Axemen 14.

After a strong first half, the Barnstormers find the end zone again with another connection from Ge-nuser to Casimier, Iowa 49, Bemidji 14. The Barnstormers struck again, with a 27--‐yard pass from Genuser to Thomas. With another solid quarter, the Barnstormers secure their lead.

The final quarter began with another touchdown for the Iowa Barnstormers from RB Robbie Rouse, expanding their already huge lead. Iowa 63, Bemidji 14. Iowa recovers their second fumble of the game leading to score by DB Kirkland Davidson. Finally finding the end zone, Axemen scores off a 47--‐yard kickoff return by RB Mulku Kalokoh. However, the Barnstormers fire again with a touch-down by Hefty. Axemen got in one last score by RB Avery Walker. The game came to an end with Iowa Barnstormers dominating 76, Bemidji Axemen 26.



Iowa Barnstormers Unable to Withstand FeverBarnstormers Defeated 42-39

Kennewick, WA– The Iowa Barnstormers (5-8) were defeated by the Tri-Cities Fever (8-6) Saturday evening at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, Washington.

The Week 16 matchup between the Iowa Barnstormers and Tri-Cities Fever started slowly as each team found their groove. An interception given up by the Barnstormers followed by a failed field goal attempt by the Fever resulted in an empty scoreboard at the end of the first. Iowa Barnstormers 0, Tri-Cities Fever 0.

Completing their final possession of the first, the Fever hit the scoreboard with a short rushing touch-down. Unable to get the ball in scoring position, the Barnstormers would tally their first points of the night with a 30-yard field goal by K Josh Gable. DeJay Lester, a familiar face to the Barnstormers team, scored Tri-Cities second touchdown of the night to increase the home team’s lead. A Barn-stormers rushing touchdown and Fever field goal rounded out the half with Tri-Cities in the lead. Iowa Barnstormers 10, Tri-Cities Fever 17.

A scoreless third quarter for the Barnstormers allowed the Fever offense to pull even further ahead in the game. Yet another Brady Beeson field goal and a huge 15-yard touchdown completion from QB Dominic Blackmon to WR Steve Whitehead allotted a sixteen point lead for the Fever. Iowa Barn-stormers 10, Tri-Cities Fever 26.

In the fourth, the Barnstormers disrupted the Fever’s comfortable lead with a 29-point quarter. A touchdown score on the ground with credit to running back Robbie Rouse was followed by a suc-cessful 2-point conversion rush completed by Johnny Thomas. After ten more points for the Fever, the score was brought to 42-39, the Barnstormers only needing one field goal to tie the game for an overtime battle. Ready for the attempt, Gable booted the ball, but was blocked and recovered by the Fever. Iowa Barnstormers 39, Tri-Cities Fever 42.

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