Background
Arizona Rattlers
On October 17, 2016, the Arizona Rattlers announced their move to the IFL from the Arena Football League. They started on a 2-game losing streak heading into their first bye week before defeating the Colorado Crush at home 71–29.[5] The Rattlers finished the season with a conference best 12–4, including a season-ending 8 game win streak, earning the first seed in the Intense Conference. In the Intense Conference championship, they defeated the Nebraska Danger at home by a score of 62–36.[6]
Sioux Falls Storm
In 2017, the Storm began the regular season with 8 straight wins, including a 40–29 victory over the Arizona Rattlers in week 1, before a 44–36 loss to the Wichita Falls Nighthawks. They finished the season with a 14–2 record, earning the top seed in the United Conference and the best record in the league, which they secured with a 45–24 victory over the Iowa Barnstormers in week 18.[7] In the United Conference championship, they were victorious in their rematch against the Barnstormers by a score of 66–32.[4]
Box score
Scoring summary |
Quarter |
Time |
Drive |
Team |
Scoring information |
Score |
Plays |
Yards |
TOP |
ARI |
SFX |
1 |
12:21 |
4 |
28 |
2:36 |
ARI |
Monroe 2-yard touchdown run, Petre kick good |
7 |
0
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1 |
11:31 |
— |
— |
— |
SFX |
Williams 50-yard kickoff return TD, Syrovatka kick good |
7 |
7
|
1 |
09:33 |
2 |
42 |
1:06 |
ARI |
Miles 34-yard touchdown reception from Sokol, Petre kick good |
14 |
7
|
2 |
14:57 |
7 |
25 |
5:10 |
ARI |
Monroe 2-yard touchdown run, Petre kick no good |
20 |
7
|
2 |
02:45 |
— |
— |
— |
ARI |
Fumble recovery returned 29 yards for touchdown by Gordon, Petre kick good |
27 |
7
|
2 |
00:14 |
1 |
5 |
0:20 |
ARI |
Amos 5-yard touchdown reception from Sokol, Petre kick good |
34 |
7
|
3 |
12:31 |
4 |
30 |
2:26 |
SFX |
Harold 17-yard touchdown reception from Brown, Syrovatka kick good |
34 |
14
|
3 |
08:09 |
4 |
15 |
2:38 |
SFX |
Rouse 7-yard touchdown run, Syrovatka kick good |
34 |
21
|
3 |
05:40 |
— |
— |
— |
SFX |
Interception returned 2 yards for touchdown by Peguese, Syrovatka kick good |
34 |
28
|
4 |
13:54 |
2 |
9 |
1:03 |
ARI |
Monroe 7-yard touchdown run, Petre kick good |
41 |
28
|
4 |
08:59 |
6 |
10 |
3:21 |
ARI |
19-yard field goal by Petre |
44 |
28
|
4 |
05:25 |
7 |
47 |
3:31 |
SFX |
Harold 5-yard touchdown reception from Brown, 2-point run failed |
44 |
34
|
4 |
02:36 |
6 |
29 |
2:44 |
ARI |
23-yard field goal by Petre |
47 |
34
|
4 |
02:05 |
1 |
40 |
0:26 |
SFX |
Tatum 40-yard touchdown reception from Brown, Syrovatka kick good |
47 |
41
|
4 |
00:47 |
4 |
-1 |
0:42 |
ARI |
28-yard field goal by Petre |
50 |
41
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"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. |
ARI |
SFX |
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References
- ↑ "Rattlers are the 2017 United Bowl Champions". Arizona Rattlers. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ↑ "2017 United Bowl Exclusively Broadcast on YouTube". Arizona Rattlers. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Radio Broadcast". Sioux Falls Storm. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- 1 2 3 "IFL: Seven-Peat! Storm Win 7th Straight United Conference Championship". KSFY. June 24, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ↑ "2017 Schedule - Arizona Rattlers". Indoor Football League. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ↑ Marotta, Vince (June 24, 2017). "Rattlers Punch Ticket to IFL United Bowl With Rout of Nebraska". Arizona Sports. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ↑ "2017 Schedule - Sioux Falls Storm". Indoor Football League. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
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