Post by fwp on May 1, 2010 7:32:27 GMT -5
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WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Venom need a win in the worst way.
The San Jose Wolves aren’t going to make it easy on them.
The Venom (2-3) enter Saturday’s road contest against the AIFA Western Conference’s second-place team reeling from three losses in a row (not including a forfeit win over Ogden), the latest of which was a 68-28 blowout at the hands of division-leader Wyoming.
Wenatchee Valley’s offense will have a new look against the Wolves, as coach Keith Evans has named Neal Sharma the starting quarterback over Ronnie Simpson, who was intercepted three times against Wyoming. Sharma was signed by the Venom during their two-week layoff earlier this month, and saw limited action last Saturday.
“Neal has a quick release,” Evans said. “Quarterbacks need to get the ball out, and I like that he gets the ball out. I believe he has a strong arm, and he’s confident. He knows he can get it done. He wants to get it done.”
Wenatchee Valley turned the ball over four times in the first half against the Cavalry.
“Execution is very important. We have to keep the ball and not turn it over. Four turnovers in the first half is not going to work. It’s a recipe for disaster,” he said.
The Venom’s offensive line, which allowed four sacks last week, will have a tough assignment against a strong San Jose line that is part of the AIFA’s top-ranked defense.
Also of concern will be how Wenatchee Valley’s defense handles Wolves’ quarterback Omar Jacobs, a former league MVP who is fifth in the AIFA in passing yards per game (197.2). The Venom’s defense has struggled as of late, and ranks 10th in the 13-team league at 51.2 points allowed per game.
Notes: Maurice Bryant, who was Wenatchee Valley’s leading receiver before sitting out last week’s loss, is questionable for Saturday with a lingering hamstring injury. Bryant was limited in practice Tuesday, but said he is taking it slow to avoid aggravating the injury further.
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Venom need a win in the worst way.
The San Jose Wolves aren’t going to make it easy on them.
The Venom (2-3) enter Saturday’s road contest against the AIFA Western Conference’s second-place team reeling from three losses in a row (not including a forfeit win over Ogden), the latest of which was a 68-28 blowout at the hands of division-leader Wyoming.
Wenatchee Valley’s offense will have a new look against the Wolves, as coach Keith Evans has named Neal Sharma the starting quarterback over Ronnie Simpson, who was intercepted three times against Wyoming. Sharma was signed by the Venom during their two-week layoff earlier this month, and saw limited action last Saturday.
“Neal has a quick release,” Evans said. “Quarterbacks need to get the ball out, and I like that he gets the ball out. I believe he has a strong arm, and he’s confident. He knows he can get it done. He wants to get it done.”
Wenatchee Valley turned the ball over four times in the first half against the Cavalry.
“Execution is very important. We have to keep the ball and not turn it over. Four turnovers in the first half is not going to work. It’s a recipe for disaster,” he said.
The Venom’s offensive line, which allowed four sacks last week, will have a tough assignment against a strong San Jose line that is part of the AIFA’s top-ranked defense.
Also of concern will be how Wenatchee Valley’s defense handles Wolves’ quarterback Omar Jacobs, a former league MVP who is fifth in the AIFA in passing yards per game (197.2). The Venom’s defense has struggled as of late, and ranks 10th in the 13-team league at 51.2 points allowed per game.
Notes: Maurice Bryant, who was Wenatchee Valley’s leading receiver before sitting out last week’s loss, is questionable for Saturday with a lingering hamstring injury. Bryant was limited in practice Tuesday, but said he is taking it slow to avoid aggravating the injury further.