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Brian 'Razor' Ryczkowski will need to play almost mistake free football tonight if the raptors are to upset the Chicago Slaughter at home in the MetroCentre.
Former Chicago Slaughter running back J.R. Taylor will be expected to carry the load for the Raptors in an effort to keep Russ Michna's potent, quick strike, Chicago offense off of the football field.
It will be interesting to see if Bobby Miller takes over the full time kicking duties from Jim Terry. The Raptors will need all the help they can get from the kicking game if they are to upset the Chicago Slaughter.
The Raptors hope that Bryce Stephens II and company can come up with some big catches for the Raptors.
The Raptors are 4-1 since Billy Cook's return as defensive coordinator, and tonight the Raptors will face their biggest test of the season when Mongo McMichael's undefeated Chicago Slaughter roll into town.
The best receiver in the league, Donovan Morgan, will not be in action for the Slaughter tonight due to injury.
Dontrell 'Action' Jackson is plenty capable of putting scores on the board for the Chicago Slaughter.
Big Play Reggie Gray is tearing the CIFL up this season and the Raptors will need to watch out for his long kick returns, his onside kick recovery prowess, and his fantastic abilities at wide receiver.
If the Raptors can run the ball on the Slaughter the Raptors should be able to make a decent run at being the first team to beat the Slaughter this season.
The Raptors can not afford to give up any onside kicks to Chris Nendick and Reggie Gray.
If Chicago has an Achilles heel it may be Keith Hac's Chicago Slaughter defense...If the Raptors are to win tonight they will need to take full advantage of the Chicago Slaughter defensive schemes.
Russ Michna is the CIFL's top quarterback, and if the Raptors can not at least slow him down then the Raptors playoff hopes will be all but dashed. This really is a must win game for Rock River if they are to have a serious shot at the CIFL playoffs. If Michna puts six or seven touchdown on Cook's defense it will be very tough for Rock River's clock control offense to match. This game should feel like a playoff game for the Raptors and I am expecting some physical play on MetroCentre floor tonight. If Billy's defense, the Rock River special
teams, and the Razor play well then Rock River River should have a shot at the upset in this one. That said, the Raptors knocked the Slaughter from the CIFL playoffs last season so I am almost certain Chicago will be looking to do all they can to settle an old score.
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-MinoltaMan 5-9- 3:36PM
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