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STORM HOST IOWA IN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPKayley Shade, Director of Social Media Marketing

SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm (14-2) hosts the Iowa Barnstormers (13-3) on Saturday, June 24th at 5:05pm in the United Conference Championship. Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital, Orthopedic Institute and KSFY-TV will present the game.

The Storm will be hosting a special fundraiser for Rebekah’s Legacy Foundation named after Rebekah Spader, a young girl that fought severe medical conditions her entire young life before passing away to Leukemia at the age of 10 a year ago this August.

The Storm is looking to extend a three-game win streak after defeating the Iowa Barnstormers 45-24 on Saturday, June 17th during a week 18 Indoor Football League battle. In that game, quarterback Lorenzo Brown completed 12 of 18 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown along with three rushing touchdowns. Running back Robbie Rouse carried the ball three times for 47 yards. Wide-out Mike Tatum caught four passes for 43 yards and one touchdown. Tyler Knight led the defense in tackles with 14 while Rashard Smith had an interception and one touchdown.

For the Barnstormers, the team is looking to snap a one-game loosing streak after being defeated 45-24 by the Sioux Falls Storm during week 18. In that game, quarterback Travis Partridge threw for 122 yards, ran for 40 yards and accounted for two total touchdowns. Receivers Lucas Hefty had 21 receiving yards for one touchdown and Brady Roland had one touchdown and 57 receiving yards. Rasheed Williams had one touchdown. The Barnstormers defense had 34 total tackles, one interception and one pass break-up.

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Projected StartersOffense Myniya SmithRashaud MungroKyle BryantLorenzo BrownRobbie RouseJudd HarroldKorey WilliamsMike TatumJustin Syrovatka

Defense Brandon PegueseCory HenryKhalif MitchellTyler KnightElijah FieldsJermaine RobinsonJ’Vontez BlackmonMatt Hermanson

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All 16 home and away games for the Sioux Falls Storm will be broadcast LIVE and split between KELQ-FM 107.9, KELO-AM 1320, KWSN-AM 1230 and KWSN-FM 98.1 during the 2017 Indoor Football League season. Each of the broadcast outlets are owned and operated by the Midwest Communications group.Each broadcast includes a 20-minute pre-game show and 15-minute post-game wrap-up. All playoff games will be on KELO AM 1320 and KELQ FM 107.9 should the Storm qualify once again to compete for the Conference and United Bowl Championship.

RADIO

ONLINE STREAM SOCIAL MEDIAFor 2017 the IFL is using Youtube Live to bring you all the action for free. The Sioux Falls Storm will carry every game on our home page and you can rewatch every game at http://siouxfallsstorm.com/stormcast

Sioux Falls Storm @siouxfallsstorm

sfstorm_iflSioux Falls Storm

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3 2017 SCHEDULE

02-17.........Arizona Rattlers (W 40-29)02-25.........@Cedar Rapids Titans (W 51-26)03-04.........BYE03-11.........@Nebraska Danger (W 42-28)03-20.........Iowa Barnstormers (W 70-13) 03-25.........Wichita Falls Nighthawks (W 55-21)04-01.........BYE04-08.........@Cedar Rapids Titans (W 46-21)04-15.........Green Bay Blizzard (W 55-33)04-22.........@Green Bay Blizzard (W 56-49)04-29.........@Wichita Falls Nighthawks (L 36-44)05-06.........Spokane Empire (W 62-32)05-13.........@Green Bay Blizzard (W 44-24)05-20.........Cedar Rapids Titans (W 54-20)05-27.........Wichita Falls Nighthawks (L 21-36)06-03.........@Colorado Crush (W 51-29)06-10.........Nebraska Danger (W 41-38)06-17.........@Iowa Barnstormers (W 45-24)06-24.........Iowa Barnstormers (United Conference Championship)

02-18.........@Cedar Rapids Titans (L 53-68)02-26.........@Arizona Rattlers (W 51-47)03-04......... BYE03-12.........@Green Bay Blizzard (W 49-30)03-20.........@Sioux Falls Storm (L 70-13)03-26.........Cedar Rapids Titans (W 46-23)04-01......... BYE04-08.........Green Bay Blizzard (W 27-26)04-15.........Nebraska Danger (W 48-14)04-22.........@Cedar Rapids Titans (W 31-25)04-29.........Colorado Crush (W 33-21)05-06.........@Green Bay Blizzard (W 41-34)05-13.........Cedar Rapids Titans (W 56-54)05-20.........@Wichita Falls Nighthawks (W 50-47)05-26.........Green Bay Blizzard (W 64-12)06-02.........@Salt Lake Screaming Eagles (W 58-36)06-09.........Spokane Empire (W 58-28)06-17.........Sioux Falls Storm (L 45-24)06-24.........@Sioux Falls Storm (United Conference Championship)

No.4

8

71

74

15

6

13

11

16

12

3

55

69

34

56

18

20

88

75

2

19

23

58

24

1

NameBlackmon, J’Vontez

Brown, Lorenzo

Bryant, Kyle

Buckley, Jabari

Davis, Claude

Fields, Elijah

German, Melvin III

Harold, Judd

Henry, Cory

Hermanson, Matt

Knight, Tyler

Mitchell, Khalif

Mungro, Rashaud

Peguese, Brandon

Richardson, Nicholas

Robinson, Jermaine

Rouse, Robbie

Shufford, Eric

Smith, Myniya

Smith, Rashard

Syrovatka, Justin

Tatum, Mike

Vitale, Ino

Watkins, Carlton Jr.

Williams, Korey

PosDB

QB

OL

OL

DL

DB

WR

WR

DL

DB

LB

DL

OL

DL

DL

DB

RB

WR

OL

DB

K

WR

OL

DB

WR/RB

H6’0

6’0

6’6

6’6

6’5

6’2

6’3

6’5

6’4

6’0

6’0

6’6

6’6

6’2

6’2

6’3

5’6

6’0

6’7

5’10

5’9

5’10

6’6

5’10

5’11

W210

205

315

330

265

215

215

230

255

200

225

330

330

240

240

205

190

190

330

180

200

170

310

190

185

College / Pro ExperienceUniversity of Tennessee at Martin

University of Sioux Falls

Youngstown State University

Bethel University

University of South Florida / NFL Jets

University of Pittsburgh

Florida Atlantic University

University of Mount Union


University of Montana

Mississippi Valley State University

East Carolina University / NFL 49ers

Eastern Kentucky University

Hampton University / NFL Colts

Abilene Christian University

University of Toledo

Fresno State University

University of South Dakota

Southern University / NFL Giants

North Carolina State University / NFL Dolphins

South Dakota State University

Oxnard College

Southwest Baptist University

Tiffin University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University / CFL B.C. Lions

Pronunciation GuideJustin Syrovatka..............Seer-o-vot-kaRobbie Rouse..................Ra-oosRashaud Mungro.............Rah-shaud

Khalif Mitchell...........Kah-lefJabari Buckley ..........jah-bar-EMyniya Smith............Min-EYE-a

Rashard Smith..............Rah-shardIno Vitale.......................E-no Vih-tahl-ayJ’Vontez Blackmon........ja-VON-tez

STORM ROSTERTeam Captains: Tyler Knight, Korey Williams, Lorenzo Brown, Elijah Fields

5 No.1

2

3

4

6

8

11

12

13

15

16

18

19

20

23

24

34

55

56

58

69

71

74

75

88

NameKorey Williams

Rashard Smith

Tyler Knight

J’Vontez Blackmon

Elijah Fields

Lorenzo Brown

Judd Harold

Matt Hermanson

Melvin German III

Claude Davis

Cory Henry

Jermaine Robinson

Justin Syrovatka

Robbie Rouse

Mike Tatum

Carlton Watkins, Jr.

Brandon Peguese

Khalif Mitchell

Nicholas Richardson

Ino Vitale

Rashaud Mungro

Kyle Bryant

Jabari Buckley

Myniya Smith

Eric Shufford

PosWR/RB

DB

LB

DB

DB

QB

WR

DB

WR

DL

DL

DB

K

RB

WR

DB

DL

DL

DL

OL

OL

OL

OL

OL

WR

H5’11

5’10

6’0

6’0

6’2

6’0

6’5

6’0

6’3

6’5

6’4

6’3

5’9

5’6

5’10

5’10

6’2

6’6

6’2

6’6

6’6

6’6

6’6

6’7

6’0

W185

180

225

210

215

205

230

200

215

265

255

205

200

190

170

190

240

330

240

310

330

315

330

330

190

College / Pro ExperienceNorthwester Oklahoma State University / CFL B.C. Lions

North Carolina State University / NFL Dolphins

Mississippi Valley State University

University of Tennessee at Martin

University of Pittsburgh

University of Sioux Falls

University of Mount Union

Unversity of Montana


University of South Florida / NFL Jets


University of Toledo / CFL Ottawa

South Dakota State University

Freno State University

Oxnard College

Tiffin University

Hampton University / NFL Colts

East Carolina University / NFL 49ers

Abilene Christian University

Southwest Baptist University

Eastern Kentucky University

Youngstown State University

Bethel University

Southern University / NFL Giants

University of South Dakota

Pos H W College/Pro Experience ActionJudd Harrold WR 6’5 220 University of Mount Union SignJ’Vontez Blackmon DB 6’0 210 University of Tennessee at Martin Active from IRJohn Epps WR 5’10 185 Abilene Christian University ReleaseFred Ruff OL 6’6 320 Phoenix College ReleaseDominick Goodman WR 5’11 215 University of Cincinnati Release

RECENT TRANSACTIONS

KURTISS RIGGSHead Coach

JARED FREDENBURGDefensive Line Coach

PAUL KEIZEROffensive Line Coach

ANDRE FIELDSDefensive Back /

Special Teams Coach

CORY JOHNSENAsst D. Line Coach

BLAKE WILSONWide Receiver /

Kick Return Coach

BRIAN HERMANSONDefensive Coordinator

STORM STAFF

TODD TRYONOWNER

TYLER PEDERSON

General Manager

ALLISON NORGAARDOffice Manager/Ticketing Director/Lightning Girl & Promo Girl Director

JIM LORIADirector of

Corporate Sales

KAYLEY SHADEDirector of Social Media Marketing

COLIN NEUROTHDirector of Gameday

Operations

DONNIE HILSENROTHHead of Player

Control

JENNIFER QUINCEY

Accounting

JOHN STASSIHead Equipment

Manager

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2017 IFL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

CORY JOHNSEN: (DL, SIOUX FALLS STORM)Defensive lineman for the Sioux Falls Storm. Beginning his career in 2006, Johnsen spent 10 seasons anchoring the defensive line of the Storm. He is an eight-time United Bowl Champion (2006-2008 UIF, 2011-2015 IFL). He was a three-time All-League selection (2008, 2009, 2015). He is the Storm’s career leader with 64.5 sacks. He ranks fifth in IFL history with 29 sacks.

JAMES TERRY: (WR, SIOUX FALLS STORM)Wide Receiver for the Sioux Falls Storm (2006-2015). One of the most dynamic offensive players in IFL history, Terry is an eight-time United Bowl Champion (2006-2008 UIF, 2011-2015 IFL). He ranks first in Storm history in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. A three-time All-League selection, Terry ranks first in IFL history in career receptions (452), and all-purpose yards (6,472). He ranks fourth in IFL history with 4,645 receiving yards. Terry was named Co-MVP of the 2014 United Bowl.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:Rashard Smith

(DB, Sioux Falls Storm)The defending IFL champions Sioux Falls Storm made sure the route to the United Bowl goes through Sioux Falls as they ended the Barnstormers 11 game win streak 45-24 in Week 18. DB Rashard Smith cemented the Storm?s victory and eighth consecutive playoff appearance as he returned an Iowa interception 49 yards for a touchdown giving the Storm a 21 point lead with less than five minutes remaining. The 2016 First Team All-IFL DB also added eight tackles on the night. This is Smith’s second IFL Defensive Player of the Week award this season. The Sioux Falls Storm face a rematch with the Iowa Barnstormers in the United Conference Championship this weekend for the right to represent the United Conference in the 2017 United Bowl.

9 BARNSTORMER ROSTER

No.35

1

24

90

56

19

4

8

21

12

77

23

55

5

6

2

17

75

45

70

14

66

11

32

20

NameAllen, Zachary

Balentine, Ryan

Bender, Jamie

Bennett, Bryon

Butler, B.J.

Chun, Kenton

Elmore, Jared

Enyard, Bryce

Goldsmith, Matt

Hefty, Lucas

Johnson, Dashawn

Jones, Javicz

Jones Jr., Keith

Lester, DeJay

Love, DaeJohn

Maggitt Jr., Dee

Mays, Francis

McCray D’Angelo

Myers, Ra’Shaude

Palmgren, Jayson

Partridge, Travis

Patterson, Tyrone

Roland, Brady

Spence, Keshaudas

Williams, Rasheed

PosLB

WR

DB

DL

DL

K

WR

DB

DB

WR

OL

LB

DL

WR

DB

DB

DL

OL

DL

OL

QB

OL

WR

RB

RB

H6’2

6’1

5’11

6’3

6’3

5’6

6’3

6’0

6’0

6’4

6’4

6’0

6’1

6’3

5’11

5’10

6’10

6’5

6’4

6’3

6’4

6’3

6’2

5’10

6’1

W240

180

210

290

300

165

205

195

205

240

320

230

310

210

190

180

275

335

265

370

245

310

185

235

210

College / Pro ExperienceWake Forest University

University of Southern Mississippi

University of Alabama Birmingham / NFL Packers

University of Mississippi

University of Louisville

University of Hawaii

MidAmerican Nazarene University

Northwestern Missouri State University

Illinois State University / CFL Ottowa

Upper Iowa University / NFL Vikings

William Peterson University / NFL Packers

University of Mary Hardin - Bayler / CFL Montreal


University of Wyoming

Upper Iowa University


Florida A&M University / NFL Eagles

University of Memphis

Marshal University

University of Missouri

Missouri Western State University / B.C. Lions


Grand View University

Sacred Heart University / NFL Jaguars, Redskins

Alfred State College / NFL Lions

10 BARNSTORMER ROSTER

No.1

2

4

5

6

8

11

12

14

17

19

20

21

23

24

32

35

45

55

56

66

70

75

77

90

NameRyan Balentine

Dee Maggitt Jr.

Jared Elmore

DeJay Lester

DaeJohn Love

Bryce Enyard

Brady Roland

Lucas Hefty

Travis Partridge

Francis Mays

Kenton Chun

Rashard Williams

Matt Goldsmith

Javicz Jones

Jamie Bender

Keshaudas Spence

Zachary Allen

Ra’Shaude Myers

Keith Jones, Jr.

B.J. Butler

Tyrone Patterson

Jayson Palmgren

D’Angelo McCray

Dashawn Johnson

Bryon Bennett

PosWR

DB

WR

WR

DB

DB

WR

WR

QB

DL

K

RB

DB

LB

DB

RB

LB

DL

DL

DL

OL

OL

OL

OL

DL

H6’1

5’10

6’3

6’3

5’11

6’0

6’2

6’4

6’4

6’10

5’6

6’1

6’0

6’0

5’11

5’10

6’2

6’4

6’1

6’3

6’3

6’3

6’5

6’4

6’3

W180

180

205

210

190

195

185

240

245

275

165

210

205

230

210

235

240

265

310

300

310

370

335

320

290

College / Pro ExperienceUniversity of Southern Mississippi


MidAmerica Nazarene University

University of Wyoming

Upper Iowa University

Northwestern Missouri State University

Grand View University

Upper Iowa University / NFL Vikings

Missouri Western State University / B.C. Lions

Florida A&M University / NFL Eagles


Alfred State College / NFL Lions

Illinois State University / CFL Ottowa

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor / CFL Montreal

University of Alabama Birmingham / NFL Packers

Sacred Heart University / NFL Jaguars, Redskins

Wake Forest University

Marshall University


University of Louisville


University of Missouri

University of Memphis

William Paterson University / NFL Packers

University of Mississippi

11 BARNSTORMER STAFF

DIXIE WOOTENHEAD COACH

MARCUS COLEMANDefensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach

MICHAEL CUSTERAssistant Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach

MALCOLM NELSOND-Line Coach / Special

Teams Coordinator

12 TEAM STATS

UNITED CONFERENCE

INTENSE CONFERENCE

RECORD

3-13

12-4

14-2

1-15

13-3

9-7

3-13

8-8

12-4

5-11

STREAK

Won 1

Lost 1

Won 3

Lost 10

Lost 1

Won 1

Lost 4

Lost 3

Won 8

Won 1

Green Bay Blizzard

Wichita Falls Nighthawks

Sioux Falls Storm

Cedar Rapids Titans

Iowa Barnstormers

Nebraska Danger

Colorado Crush

Spokane Empire

Arizona Rattlers

Salt Lake Screaming Eagles

WEEK 18 RECAP

STORM SWEEP BARNSTORMERSWritten by Kayley Shade, Director of Social Media Marketing

SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm (14-2) cap off the 2017 regular season with a 45-24 over the Iowa Barnstormers (13-3) and advance to the United Conference Championship for the seventh consecutive season.

The first quarter was a back and forth battle with the Iowa Barnstormers scoring first after a two-yard pass from Travis Partridge to Lucas Hefty, giving the Barnstormers an early 0-7 lead. Storm quarterback Lorenzo Brown quickly tied it up after a four-yardkeeper. The Barnstormers would end the first quarter with a 7-14 lead after a three-yard rushing touchdown by Rasheed Williams.

The second quarter started with a Storm touchdown after a four-yard run by Lorenzo Brown to tie the game at 14. The Barnstormers re-took the lead 14-21 with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Brady Roland from Travis Partridge. The Storm ended the half with a23-yard field goal by Justin Syrovatka and would trail 17-21.

Sioux Falls took their first 24-21 lead of the game to start the third quarter after a 14-yard rushing touchdown by Robbie Rouse. But Iowa would tie it again after a 20-yard field goal by Chun Kenton. Storm quarterback Lorenzo Brown would find a wide open MikeTatum to re-take the lead 31-24, ending the third quarter.

The fourth quarter was dominated by the Storm after scoring back-to-back touchdowns. First was a 19-yard scamper by Lorenzo Brown and then Rashard Smith would intercept Iowa quarterback Travis Partridge and return it to the house, sealing the game at 45-24. Quarterback Lorenzo Brown completed 12 of 18 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown along with three rushing touchdowns. Running back Robbie Rouse carried the ball three times for 47 yards. Wide-out Mike Tatum caught four passes for 43 yards and onetouchdown. Tyler Knight led the defense in tackles with 14 while Rashard Smith had an interception and one touchdown.

The Sioux Falls Storm will host the Iowa Barnstormers in the United Conference Championship on Saturday, June 24 with a 5:05pm kickoff. Season ticket holders can renew their tickets online at siouxfallsstorm.com starting tomorrow.

14 STORM PLAYER STATS

No.835

NAMELorenzo Brown

Drew PowellTotals

Opponent

YR POSQBQB

GP1691616

COMP1592

161247

ATT2549

253447

PCT62.3%22.2%61.2%55.3%

YDS182025

17982279

Y/G113.82.8

112.4142.4

Y/A7.22.86.85.1

TD3403439

INT80827

LG44174445

PASSING

RUSHINGNo.8 201232211848886352

NAMELorenzo BrownRobbie RouseKorey Williams

Mike TatumRolandan Finch

Eric ShuffordLatavious WillisJonathan EppsJared ElmoreDrew Powell

Rashard SmithTotals

Opponent

YR POSQBRBWRWRRBWRRBWRQBQBDB

GP16151311361329141616

RUSH167148342617723363

416258

YDS68561423290713918141065

1784783

Y/G42.840.917.88.223.76.518.04.75.00.70.4

111.548.9

AVG4.14.16.83.54.25.69.04.73.31.01.74.32.9

TD24157443001116023

LG44493081411987434927

FUM5--1-------610

LOST4--1-------58

RECEIVINGNo.2311320888723586851122

NAMEMike Tatum

Korey WilliamsMelvin German III

Robbie RouseEric Shufford

Dominick GoodmanRashard SmithDrew PowellJared Elmore

Jonathan EppsJudd Harrold

Rolandan FinchTotals

Opponent

YR POSWRWRWRRBWRWRDBQBWRWRWRRB

GP11137156314923131616

REC39391918147765421

161247

REC/G3.53.02.71.22.32.30.50.72.51.32.00.3--

YDS43339327717617476768351534013

18452438

Y/G39.430.239.611.729.025.35.49.225.517.740.04.3

115.3152.4

AVG11.110.114.59.812.410.910.913.810.213.320.013.011.59.9

TD9941430300013439

LG3033443037221627152429134445

No. NAMETotals

Opponent

YR POS GP1616

PUNT--

YDS--

AVG--

LG--

IN20--

FC--

TB--

BLK--

PUNTING

No players meet the minimum

No.19

NAMEJunstin Syrovatka

TotalsOpponent

YR POSK

GP161616

FGM171712

FGA343437

PCT50%50%32%

LG393956

XPM868633

XPA10110146

PCT85%85%72%

PTS13713769

KICKING

PUNTING

No.12385208428223548815

No.1842320888111388228687235415

NAMEKorey Williams

Mike TatumJonathan EppsRobbie RouseLatavious WillisRashard SmithLorenzo BrownRolandan Finch

Drew PowellJ’Vontez Blackmon

Eric ShuffordClaude Davis

TotalsOpponent

NAMEKorey WilliamsLatavious Willis

Mike TatumRobbie RouseJonathan EppsLorenzo Brown

Judd HaroldMelvin German III

Eric ShuffordRolandan FinchJared Elmore

Dominick GoodmanRashard SmithDrew Powell

J’Vontez BlackmonClaude Davis

TotalsOpponent

YR

YR

POSWRWRWRRBRBDBQBRBQBDBWRDL

POSWRRBWRRBWRQBWRWRWRRBWRWRDBQBDBDL

KR3912662511111176108

GP131111531617632314911151616

YDS6641818971676239262318128

12601528

RUSH232189061414685

--

397110-56--

1784783

AVG17.015.114.811.833.512.439.026.023.018.012.08.016.614.1

RCV393

-43317653-

402771741351767683--

18452438

TD00001000000120

PR21-----------

32-

43-

9671

LG422123185021392623181285041

KR66467181718939--

1226--

6223188

12601528

PR1----1---2--42

YDS131085704861156724402772251106176175112618

49854820

YDS21----

32---

43--

9671

YPG100.885.064.057.452.045.340.039.637.536.730.525.312.512.45.50.5

311.6301.3

AVG21.0

----

32.0---

21.5--

24.035.5

TD0----0---0--00

LG21----

32---

28--

3246

RETURNS

ALL-PURPOSE

No.819201238822133587234441586165684

NAMELorenzo BrownJustin SyrovatkaRobbie RouseKorey Williams

Mike TatumEric Shufford

Rolandan FinchMelvin German III

Drew PowellDominick Goodman

Rashard SmithTyler KnightChris Baker

J’Vontez BlackmonClaude DavisJared ElmoreCory Henry

Nicholas RichardsonLatavious Willis

TotalsOpponent

POSQBK

RBWRWRWRRBWRQBWRDBLBDLDBDLWRDLDLRB

PTS145138989678423024241818126666666

769 467

PTS/G9.18.66.57.47.17.010.03.42.76.01.30.80.90.50.43.00.50.56.048.129.2

RUSH24-

157434-1-1----1--06023

REC--199414330----0---

3439

KR0-00000-0-0--01---120

PR---0------0--0-----00

INT---0-------22-1----51

FUM------------1---11-3-

XPM0860----------------

8633

2PT101----------------29

FGM-

17-----------------

1712

MISC010000000000000000020

SCORING

No.312624421556671655441193418582685906987113533206688

NAMETyler Knight

Matt HermansonElijah Fields

Carlton WatkinsJ’Vontez Blackmon

Rashard SMithClaude Davis

Nicholas RichardsonFred Barnes Cory Henry

Khalif MitchellChris Baker

Korey WilliamsJustin Syrovatka

Brandon PegueseJermaine Robinson

Ino VitaleJulian Gener

Jonathan EppsBryon Bennett

Rashaud MungroDominick Goodman

Judd HaroldDrew Powell

Clifford RedmondRobbie Rouse

Fred RuffEric Shufford

TotalsOpponent

POSLBDBDBDBDBDBDLDLDBDLDLDLWRK

DLDBDLLBWRDLOLWRWRQBDBRBOLWR

GP151515161114151161211713162332326319115661616

TKL8466505731312820161412911645413121111111

467464

AST374029182112121186941221241100000000

223222

TOT1211067975524340312422211312866654221111111

690686

TKL/G8.17.15.34.74.73.12.72.84.01.81.91.90.90.53.02.02.02.51.31.00.30.31.00.11.00.10.20.243.142.9

SCK3.5-----5

4.5-4

5.51.5--1-1-----------

2712

YDS21-----

2732-

163910--9-9-----------

18056

TFL11.55.54

0.521

13.510.5

0109.53.500

2.50100

0.500000000

76.561

YDS361290424946-

324914--

11-9--1--------

291173

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KYLE BRYANTProfessional (2016-present): Kyle signed with the Sioux Falls Storm during the 2016 season.Senior (Youngstown State University, 2013): Kyle started in 10 contests at left tackle, missing two with an injury.Additionally, he played in the 88th East-West Shrine Game.

• He received the 2013 Dwight “Dike” Beede Scholarship.Junior (2012): Kyle played in all 11 games, starting in the final six contests.Sophomore (Bowling Green University, Bowling Green, OH, 2011): Bryant played in seven games, making six starts.Freshman (2010): He saw action in two contests.

CLAUDE DAVIS Professional (2013-present): Claude was signed to the New York Jets in 2013 as a reserve player. After a short stay with the Jets, he moved to Florida to play with the Arena Football League’s (AFL) Tampa Bay Storm. Davis later became a part of Indoor Football League (IFL) with the Nebraska Danger.After his release, Claude signed with the Billings Wolves. After two days with Billings, Davis was traded to the Sioux Falls Storm to play the 2015 season.Claude was named to the All-IFL Second-Team Defense roster in 2016.Junior-Senior (University of South Florida,Tampa, FL, 2010-2011): During Davis’ senior season, he accumulated 16 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass deflection.Freshman-Sophomore (East Mississippi Community College, Scooba, MS, 2008- 2009):While attending East Mississippi Community College, Claude was a two-year letterman.He was named to the 2009 Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Col- leges All-North State First Team.Davis was also selected to the 2009 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Preseason All-American First Team.Claude was a 2008 Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-North State Second Team selection.

KOREY WILLIAMS Professional (2012-present): Korey first played with the Omaha Beef of the IFL during the 2012 season. Korey was then traded to the Storm for the 2013 season where he accumulated 1,329 all-purpose yards and had 18 touchdowns in 10 games. In 2013, Korey singed with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Korey played in four games for Lions as a receiver where he had seven catches for 112 yards and one receiving touchdown. Korey was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL prior to the 2014 season and was released shortly afterword’s. Korey is back with the Storm for the 2016 season.• He was named IFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Week in Week 8 and Offensive Player-of-the-Week in Week 16 of the 2016 season.• Korey received the 2016 IFL Special Teams Player of the Year.• Williams was named to the All-IFL First-Team Special Teams roster in 2016.• In 2016, he ranked sixth on the IFL’s Top 10 Players List.Sophomore (Northwestern Oklahoma State,Alva, OK, 2008):Williams caught 50 passes for 771 yards with a 15.4 yard average per reception and 70.1 yards per game. He also scored seven touchdowns for the Rang- ers. Korey set a school record with 202 reception yards and touchdown catches in a game with four against Southwestern College.• Korey was named First-Team All-Conference as a receiver.• He was ranked 31st in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in yards per game. Freshman (Northwestern Oklahoma State,Alva, OK, 2007):Williams was the second leading receiver for the Rangers as he had 321 yards on 23 catches while playing in 12 games. He averaged 14 yards per catch and returned 10 kick-offs for 159 yards.

J’VONTEZ BLACKMON Professional (2015-present): J’Vontez played one year for Lowlanders Białystok in the second division of the Polish American Football League. J’Vontez signed with the Storm for the 2016 season. He was named IFL Special Teams Player-ofthe-Week in Week 10 of the 2016 season. Senior (University of Tennessee-Martin, 2013): J’Vontez played in four games and record two interceptions as a safety.Junior (University of Tennessee-Martin, 2012): J’Vontez had played in four games and captured two interceptions.

RASHAUD MUNGROProfessional (2011-present): Rashaud initially competed in the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) with the Eastern Kentucky Drillers. He then played with the IFL’s New Mexico Stars and the AFL’s Orlando Predators.The Storm picked him up last season after being contacted by former quarterback, Chris Dixon, and general manager,Tyler Peder- son.• Rashaud was appointed to the First Team All-UIFL squad in 2012.• He was Second Team All-IFL in 2014 and 2015.Senior (Eastern Kentucky University, 2008): He played in nine games, used primarily as a back-up offensive lineman and participated in obtaining back-to-back conference championships.Junior (Eastern Kentucky University, 2007): He played in four games.Redshirt Sophomore (Eastern Kentucky University, 2006): Mungro saw action in four games.

CORY HENRY Professional (2014-present): Cory played for the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL) during the 2014 season. Henry sighed with the Sioux Falls Storm during the 2017 season.Senior (FAU, Boca Raton, FL, 2013): Cory saw action in every game as a starter. Henry recorded 27 tackles on the year, 21 of which were solo. He ended his career as FAU’s all-time sack leader and ranked No. 3 in Conference USA.Cory earned First Team Conference USA All-Conference.He was named Most Outstanding Player for the 2013 Shula Bowl.Henry participated in the 2014 Medal of Honor Bowl.Junior (FAU, Boca Raton, FL, 2012): Cory saw action in every game as a regular starter.Sophomore (FAU, Boca Raton, FL, 2011): Henry began the spring by moving from defensive end to outside linebacker. He saw action in 10 games, including starting the first eight games before he was sidelined with an ankle injury. Cory recorded 39 tackles on the year including 27 solo. He was rewarded with six quarterback hurries on the year and is the team’s leading returner in that category.

JUDD HAROLDProfessional (2012-present): Judd played for the Omaha Beef in 2012. He then signed with the Sioux Falls Storm in 2013.Junior (University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH, 2008): Judd played in all 15 games and had eight catches for 118 yards for one touchdown. He was a member of the 52-Man playoff roster.Sophomore (University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH, 2007): Judd played in eight games and caught three passes for 47 yards.High School (Chagrin Falls): Judd for coach Mark Iammarino at Chagrin Falls High School.Harold was an All-Ohio and two-time All-District and All-Conference selection.

MIKE TATUM Professional (2009-present): In 2009, Mike joined the Marion Mayhem of the Con- tinental Indoor Football League (CIFL) as a wide receiver and special teams. During the 2010 season, the team abruptly disbanded due to financial reasons, and Tatum signed to play with the Fort Wayne Firehawks, also of the CIFL. In 2011, Mike returned to Marion with a new indoor football team, the Marion Blue Racers. In 2012, Tatum signed to play with Indoor Football League (IFL) expansion team Everett Raptors. Due to injury, he only played in 12 games but was able to tie the record for the longest return at 48 yards. In 2013,Tatum signed with the Sioux Falls Storm, winning his first IFL championship. Before his return with the Storm for their 2014 championship season, he also played for the Blue Racers of the CIFL.• Tatum is a three-time CIFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Week with the Marion Mayhem in 2009 and twice with the Marion Blue Racers in 2011.• He earned First Team All-CIFL as a Kick Returner with the Firehawks in 2010. • Mike is a two-time CIFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Year with the Firehawks in 2010 and Blue Racers in 2011.• Tatum was a two-time IFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Week, during weeks three and twelve, with the Everett Raptors.• He was the 2012 IFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Year with the Everett Raptors. • Mike earned First Team All-CIFL Wide Receiver with the Blue Racers in 2014.

MATT HERMANSON Professional (2015-present): Matt signed with the Sioux Falls Storm during the 2015 season. Senior (University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2014): Matt started his the third season in a row. He was Montana’s leading returning tackler as a senior. He began his senior season ranked 29th in school history with 239 career tackles.Hermanson was a 2014 All-American Candidate.Junior (University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2013): Matt was second on the team with 107 tackles, in solo stops with 53, in forced fumbles (tie) with three, and in fumble recoveries with two. He was ranked 13th in the Big Sky Conference with 8.9 tackles a game, which ranked him 51st in the FCS.He was a Second Team All-League selection.Sophomore (University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2012): Hermanson started in 10 games and was fourth on the team with 67 tackles, and tied for the team lead with two interceptions.He was an honorable mention All-Big Sky pick.Freshman (University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2011): Matt played in 13 games and started in one as a true freshman. He was fifth on the team with 65 tackles, and tied with two other players with a team-leading three interceptions.

ELIJAH FIELDSProfessional (2012-present): Played for Cedar Rapids in 2012, but suffered a broken hand.After the season, he was traded to Green Bay. After the 2013 season and training, Elijah landed with the Storm for the upcoming season.Fields was selected as Green Bay’s Defensive MVP in 2013.In 2013, he was Defensive Player- of-the-Week in Week 11 with the Blizzard.Elijah was selected as Second Team All-IFL in 2013 with Green Bay.He was named to the Second Team All-IFL squad in 2015 and 2016.Elijah was named IFL Defensive Player-of-the-Week in Week 18 of the 2016 season.Redshirt Junior (University of Pitts- burgh, 2008): Elijah had 18 tackles and 5 pass breakups on the season. Freshman (University of Pittsburgh, 2006): He played in eight games as a true freshman.

INO VITALEProfessional (2015-present): Ino played for the Nebraska Danger of the Indoor Football League (IFL) during the 2015 season. He spent time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Vitale signed with the Sioux Falls Storm for the 2017 season. Senior (Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO, 2009): Ino played in all 11 games in 2009, starting seven of them. He recorded 25 tackles.Team’s second-highest sack total, with 4.5. One of three Bearcats to record a tackle for loss in eight games (10 TFL total).High School: Ino was a four-year starter at tight end, where he primarily was utilized as a blocker. Vitale caught 30 passes for 600 yards and five touchdowns as a senior. He also saw some action at fullback, rushing 23 times for 100 yards and another score. Defensively, he started his junior and senior years at defensive end, with 40 tackles, 15 for losses, three sacks and a forced fumble as a senior.He was a member of the All-Samoa All-Star team as a senior and participated in the prestigious Samoa Bowl, which annually pits native Samoans from Hawai’i and American Samoa against each other.

JERMAINE ROBINSONProfessional (2013-present): Jermaine played for the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League (IFL) in 2013. Robinson signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2014. Robinson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL in 2016. He resigned with the Storm for the 2017 season.

Senior (University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2012): Jermaine was listed at No. 1 at strong safety in preseason depth chart. Junior (University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2011): Jermaine was fifth on team with 55 tackles and third on team with 6.5 tackles for loss. He totaled three interceptions, nine pass breakups and two forced fumbles on the season. Jermaine was a Second-Team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) pick by Phil Steele.Sophomore (University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2010): Jermaine was seventh on the team with 46 tackles.

Freshman (University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2009): Jermaine played in 12 games and started 10. He was fifth on team with 58 tackles. Robinson tallied six tackles for loss, three sacks, one forced fumble and recovered one.

High School (Brashear): Jermaine played quarterback and defensive back in high school. He threw for 1,648 yards and 28 touchdowns on 96-of-144 passing as a senior and rushed for 15 touchdowns. On defense, had 89 tackles, six sacks and five interceptions. As a junior, completed 105-of-190 passes for 1,128 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 10 scores. Defensively, he tallied 90 tackles, eight sacks and five interception.Jermaine earned First-Team All-City honors on defense and offense as a senior. He was City League “Player of the Year” and First-Team 4A All-State honoree on defense as a senior. Robinson earned First-Team City League honors as a junior. Jermaine was rated as the No. 26 safety in the country, No. 17 player in the state of Pennsylvania and a three-star recruit by rivals.com. He was also ranked No. 39 at safety by ESPN.com.

JABARI BUCKLEYProfessional (2016-present): During the 2016 season, Jabari played for the Chicago Eagles of the Champions Indoor Football (CIF) League. Buckley signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2017 season.

BRANDON PEGUESEProfessional (2011-present): Brandon spent time on the practice squad of both the Indianapolis Colts and the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2012, he signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) where he registered one sack and four tackles. He was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the 2012 season and finished with three sacks and six total tackles. Brandon also played with the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League (AFL). Brandon has signed to play with the Storm for the upcoming 2016 Indoor Football League (IFL) season.• Peguese was named to the All-IFL First-Team Defense roster in 2016.

Junior (Hampton University, Hampton, VA, 2009): Brandon played in 11 games and started 10 of them. He was fourth on the team in tackles with 53 and 20 solo tackles. He also led the team with 16 tackles-for-loss on the year and sacks with 7.5 which was also the best in the All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).• Was Second Team on the All-MEAC

Sophomore (Hampton University, Hampton, VA, 2008): After transferring from South Florida, Brandon started all 11 games during the season for Hampton. He finished sixth on the team in tackles with 41 and had 14 solo tackles. He recorded 2.5 sacks on the season. Brandon was able to force one fumble on the season for the Pirates.

Freshman (University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 2007): He recorded four tackles on the season along with two tackles-for-loss. Peguese also had 15 pass deflections and even ran the ball as a running back for a carry of 16 yards.

High School (Grimsley High School, Greensboro, NC): Brandon was a two-year starter and a three-year letterman at Grimsley. He had 17 sacks during his senior year and helped lead his team to a 14-2 finish and a Class 4A state title game runner-up. He had 98 tackles on the season. Brandon ran a 4.6 40 yard dash and 11.8 100m dash during a summer combine.• Brandon was a First Team All-State player at defensive end as named by NCPreps.com.• He also played in North Carolina's East-West All-Star Game for the West.

TYLER KNIGHT Professional (2010-present):After playing semi-professional football with the Arkansas Rhinos, Knight began playing with the Arkansas Diamonds of the Indoor Football League (IFL). Knight helped the Diamonds to an 11-3 regular season record, and a berth in the Intense Conference Finals. In 2011, Sioux Falls Storm signed Knight as a backup linebacker.Tyler had 104 tackles, leading the IFL, and helping the Storm win the United Bowl. After the 2011 season, Knight signed with the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League (AFL). Knight returned to Sioux Falls in 2013, where he has continued to play and excel in his career.Tyler assisted the Storm in four United Bowl Championship wins.Knight was named a North American Football League (NAFL) All-Star while playing with the Arkansas Rhinos.He was named the two-time IFL Defensive Player-of-the-Year in 2013 and 2014.Tyler is a five-time Defensive Player-of-the-Week for the Storm.He was named IFL Special Teams Player-of-the-Week in Week 1 of the 2016 season.Knight was named to the All-IFL Second-Team Defense roster in 2015.He was named to the All-IFL First-Team Defense roster in 2016.In 2016, he ranked fifth on the IFL’s Top 10 Players List.Freshman-Senior (Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS, 2004-06): During his career at MVSU,Tyler started 36 games, where he recorded 369 tackles, 51.5 tackles for loss, and 18.5 sacks.He was named MVSU Male Athlete-of-the-Year.Knight was honored as a Don Hansen First Team All-American.Tyler received multiple awards his sophomore year, including named Sports Business News (SBN) Sports Black College All-American Team, Sports Network All-American, Black College All-American, and a National Collegiate Athletic Associ- ation (NCAA) 1-AA Southwest All-Region Team selection.Knight was named a three-time All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and a two-time SWAC Defensive Player-of-the-Year.

KHALIF MITCHELL Professional (2008-present): After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Mitchell spent two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) as a member of their practice roster. The BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) then signed Khalif on September 21, 2010.With limited playing time in the 2010 CFL season he only recorded six tackles. On April 2, 2013, the BC Lions traded him to the Toronto Argonauts, where he played in 16 games, recording 32 tackles, five sacks (team high for the season) and one fumble recovery. Khalif signed a contract with the BC Lions of the CFL on May 6, 2014. He did not have a significant impact on the Lions defense during the 2014 season, finishing the season with only nine tackles and one sack. He signed a three-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. On June 19, 2015. On August 31, 2016, midway through the 2016 CFL season Mitchell signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a practice squad member. Khalif has signed with the Sioux Falls Storm for the 2017 season.In Mitchell’s second year in the league he earned 2011 CFL All-Star honors with 33 tackles and 6 sacks. He was named a CFL East All-Star and a CFL All-Star in 2013.

CARLTON WATKINS JR.Professional (2016-present): Carlton signed with the Sioux Falls Storm during the 2016 season. Senior (Tiffin University,Tiffin, OH, 2012): Carl- ton had 28 solo tackles with eight assisted tackles with a combined total of 36 tackles during the season. He also had two tackles-for-loss and broke up four passes.• Carlton was named to the Great Lakes Inter- collegiate Athletic Conference all-academic team. Junior (Tiffin University,Tiffin, OH, 2011): Carlton recorded 30 tackles with ten assisted tackles. He also forced one fumble and had one interception.

MINIYA SMITHProfessional (2005-present): Myniya’s 2005 and 2007 season were spent with the NFL’s New York Giant’s practice squad. He also played for the Utah Blaze of the Indoor Football League (IFL) in 2007-08, catching four passes for 36 yards and a touchdown. Smith transferred to the Billings Outlaws of the IFL for 2009-10. He has been a veteran player for the Storm since 2011, as a trade from the Outlaws. He continues to play a major role on the offensive line. Since 2013, he’s also played with the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League (AFL). Myninya is a five-time All-IFL First Team selection. In 2013, he was ranked number four on the IFL’s Top 10 Players List.

Freshman-Senior (Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA): Throughout his college career, Smith accumulated 38 starts, 227 pancakes and four sacks allowed. Smith helped lead Southern University to the 2004 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Title and Black College National Game championships. Myniya was named to the 2004 Louisiana Sports Writers Association All-Louisiana Football Team.The I-AA.org selected him as a Preseason All-American First Team and Preseason All-SWAC.He was a two-time First Team All-SWAC and Sheridan Broadcasting Network First Team All-American selections.Smith also earned HBCU All-Star and First Team All-Louisiana honors. In 2003, Myniya was honored with Second Team Sports Network All-America and Second Team Associated Press (AP) All-America.

High School (West Jefferson): During his tenure, he led his

NICHOLAS RICHARDSON Professional (2017-present): Nicholas signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2017 season.Senior (Abilene Christian University,Abilene,TX, 2014): Nick entered his senior season just 10 sacks away from moving into first place on ACU’s all-time sacks list. He entered his senior season having started in 15 straight games for the Wildcats.• Richardson was named to the 2014 College Football Per-formance Awards (CFPA) Watch List. Junior 2013 (Abilene Christian University,Abilene,TX, 2013): Nick started all 11 games at defensive end. Richardson finished the season with 53 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He also had a team-best 11 sacks, which is tied for the fifth-best single-season total in ACU history. Sophomore (Abilene Christian University,Abilene,TX, 2012): Nick finished the season with 50 tackles (27 solo), 9.5 sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, three quarter-back hurries and two pass breakups.• He earned Honorable Mention All-Lone Star Conference honors for his play. Freshman (Abilene Christian Universi-ty,Abilene,TX, 2011): Nick played in all 11 and started in eight games. Richardson finished the season with 31 tackles (20 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, three quarterback hurries and one blocked kick.

JUSTIN SYROVATKAProfessional (2015-present): Justin signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League (IFL) in 2015.Redshirt Senior (South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 2014): Sy- rovatka set the single season record for consecutive field goals made. He set season best percentage record for extra points and set season record for points kicked.• Justin was on the Associated Press All-American Second Team.• He won the College Football Performance Awards Elite Placekicker Award.• Syrovatka was part of the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Sec- ondTeam.• He was the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Special Teams Player of the Week.Redshirt Junior (South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 2013): Jus- tin set Jackrabbits single-season records with 33 consecutive made extra points and 49 for the entire season.• He ended the season as a recipient of MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.• Syrovatka was apart of the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Sec- ondTeam.• He was apart of the MVFC Honor Roll.• Justin won the MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award.He set a season best percentage record for extra points.

ROBBIE ROUSE Professional (2015-present): Rouse was not drafted in the 2013 National Football League (NFL) Draft but signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns. He was released on May 21, 2013. Rouse signed with the Ed- monton Eskimos of the Arena Football League (AFL) on October 2, 2013. In 2015, Rouse signed with the Ne- braska Danger of the Indoor Football League (IFL). On April 8, 2015, Rouse signed with the Iowa Barnstormers of the IFL. On September 11, 2015, Rouse re-signed with the Barnstormers for the 2015 season. Robbie signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the IFL for the 2017 season. Senior (Fresno State, Fresno, CA, 2012): Robbie is Fresno State’s All-Time leading rusher with 4,647 career yards. Rousestarted all 13 games where he tied the Mountain West record during the regular season with nine 100-yard rushing games on the year, which is the second-most in school history. He was third in the conference in rushing and 16th nationally with 114.6 yards per game. His 63 receptions tied for the fourth-most in the conference. Rouse was second in the Mountain West in all-purpose yardage with 1,925 and he ranked 18th nationally with 148.1 all-purpose yards per game.• He was named the Mountain West Co-Offensive Player of the Week.• Robbie was named the MW Offensive Player of the Week and the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas MW Offensive Player of the Week.• Rouse wan an First-Team All-Mountain West selection.

ERIC SHUFFORDProfessional (2017-present): Eric signed with the Sioux Falls Storm during the 2017 season.

Senior (University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2015): Eric was one of four team captains and he competed in all 11 games. He led the Coyotes and ranked sixth in the Valley with 45 receptions, had the second-most receiving yards on the team with 470 and scored two touchdowns and he returned five punts for 11 yards and two kickoffs for 31 yards.

Junior (University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2014): Eric competed in all 12 games during the season. Shufford led the team with 53 catches for 699 yards and five touchdowns, averaged 13.2 yards per catch, returned four punts for 32 yards (8.0 ypr) and 20 kickoffs for 356 yards (17.8 ypr). He ranked 11th in the MVFC and 79th nationally in total receiving yards, ranked seventh in the MVFC and 86th nationally in receptions per game (4.4). Eric was the MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award winner and was a MVFC Conference Honor Roll member.He earned Honorable Mention All-MVFC honors.Shufford was named to the MVFC All-Newcomer Team.Eric was named Henry Heider Most Valuable Player (USD award) and Dave Triplett Offensive Player of the Year (USD award). Sophomore (San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, CA , 2013): Eric was voted a team captain. He hauled in 59 catches for 659 yards and scored seven touchdowns and also returned 23 punts for 342 yards.Shufford was an All-Conference wide receiver, return specialist and all-purpose at San Bernardino Valley in 2013.Freshman (Weber State University, Ogden, UT, 2011): Eric caught nine passes for 120 yards in 2011.High School (AB Miller): Eric played football, basketball, baseball and ran track.He was league MVP as a quarterback during his senior season.

RASHARD SMITH Professional (2014-present): Rashard spent time with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He also had a stint with the B.C Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Smith signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2017 season.Senior (North Carolina State Uni- versity, Raleigh, NC, 2013): Rashard started at the “Z” wide receiver spot.Junior (North Carolina State Uni- versity, Raleigh, NC, 2012): Rashard ranked sixth in the ACC with a 9.3 yard punt return average and his 294 punt return yards is sixth-highest mark in school history. Sophomore (North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2011): Rashard mainly played at the boundary corner in 2011, where he started three games and played in all 2013.Freshman (North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2009-10): Rashard true freshman moved into the starting lineup in just his second collegiate game. Smith redshirted for the 2010 season after suffering a knee injury midway through his fresh-man campaign.

LORENZO BROWN Lorenzo has played multiple positions in his career, starting in 2010 with the Sioux Falls Storm. He spent the 2014 season with the Sioux City Bandits. Brown re-signed with the Storm in October 2014.

• Brown was named the 2016 Unit- ed Bowl MVP.• In 2016, he earned IFL’s Honor- able Mention list.

Junior (University of Sioux Falls, 2009): Brown led USF to their second consecutive National Asso- ciation of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) National Championship and capped a perfect 15-0 season that gave the two-year starter a 29-0 career record. Lorenzo threw for 3,221 yards and 40 touchdownsto only six interceptions. On the ground, Brown was the team’s second leading rusher with 844 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. He also recorded one reception and returned one punt for six yards.

• Brown, who led the NAIA with 56 total touchdowns, was recently named to College Fanz’s NAIA All-Decade Team.• He received the NAIA Player-of- the-Year award.• Lorenzo was recognized as the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Offensive Player-of-the- Year.• He was a First Team All-American recipient.

MELVIN GERMAN IIIProfessional (2016-present): Melvin signed with the Sioux Falls Storm for the 2016 season.Senior (Slippery Rock University, 2014): German appeared in 12 games and had 32 catches for 569 yards and seven touchdowns. He also completed 2 of 4 passes for 36 yards and 1 touchdown. German caught 5 passes for 94 yards and a touchdown in the PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) championship game and helped Slippery Rock win its first PSAC Championship since 2000 with a 28-26 victory over Bloomsburg.Junior (Florida Atlantic University, 2013): Melvin appeared in five games and made one start for the Owls. He recorded four receptions and 40 yards.Sophomore (Pearl River Community College, 2012): German played for Pearl River Community College where he completed 293 of 453 pass attempts for 3,121 yards and 21 touchdowns. He added 88 carries for 180 yards rushing and six touchdowns. Melvin earned First-Team All-Conference and All-America honors.He led the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) nationally in passing offense and was selected to play in the JUCO MACJC (Mississippi Associa- tion of Community & Junior Colleges) All-Star Game.

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