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revrew · 10-02-2003, 09:12 PM

Week 8 Results:

"Los Angeles (6-1) and El Paso (3-4) are two teams known for defense, but whose offenses have snuck up and surprised people this season.

Unfortunately for the Busters, they faced the unquestionably hottest team in the ZFL, and the Star Crunch kept up the heat. Not even OROY candidate EP OT Billy Milner could keep the hounds at bay as EP QB Ryan Leaf was tormented by LA DEs Robert DeNiro and Toby McGwire. With DT Ed Norton and MLB Brad Pitt applying pressure up the middle as well, Leaf got grass-stained 6 times. A safety Ray Liotta INT further buried the Buster passing game.

And though the Buster defense put up a fight, great field position allowed LA to get into the endzone--something El Paso never had the opportunity to accomplish.

LA got a pair of scores from HB Rodney Dangerfield, and one from WR Ashton Kucher. L.A.s rookies put up all the numbers as the Stars blank the Busters, 21-0."

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"And speaking of blanking, the mighty Margaritas (7-0) were completely frustrated in a game for the ages when they visited Portland (4-3), still sizzling on a 3-game winning streak.

The Portland fire came raining down in the form of a dominating offensive line. Behind Erik "Flame"beard, aging HB Antonio De La Tonio picked up first down after first down. San Antonio's MLB Ray Lewis absolutely denied any big runs, but he couldn't stop Antonio from getting the few he needed behind a big push from Flamebeard, Tim the Troll, Lothar Richthofen, and Leonardo Ruiz Al Elvaro. The Portland O-line made a bid to get voted into the ProBowl as a unit, grinding out first down after first down over the vaulted San Antonio defense.

SA CB Deflector struggled with the elusive PT WR Manfred von Richthofen, as ManfChild hauled in his own collection of first downs.

But inside the redzone, when it came time to finish off the drive, San Antonio's killerD put up a brick wall again and again. Yet starting almost every drive from inside their own 20, many inside their own 5, really pinned the Margaritas. Down deep, they tried finding breathing room by plunging ahead, but PT DT duo Colonel Joseph and Captain Bipto put the brakes on. San Antonio spent almost all day on their own side of the 50.

Going into the 4th quarter, the score was knotted at 0-0, as each team failed to push the other across the plane. When Portland rookie OLB Zoinks McAllister streaked in to wrap up HB Mutt on 4th and 2, Portland got one last chance to steal the huge upset win.

A Paddy O' pass to Richthofen gave the Biscuits good field position, but with very little time left. An Antonio plunge got shut down by SA DT Sack U. A pass to Khan Ogadai got swatted away by safety Godzilla Blitz. Paddy O' tried sneaking it in, but MLB Ray Lewis read the play and dove over the pile to blast O'Leary. With time left for only one last play and a chance to put San Antonio away, Antonio De La Tonio ran the counter off-tackle. But SA DE All Pro refused to be fooled, kept containment, and stopped the play inches short. 0-0. Bring on the kickers!

PT rookie Bob Sunesson pulled the giant upset against Milwaukee's Bruce Handily just a couple of weeks ago. Could he help his team pull the upset by knocking off seasoned vet, SA kicker Eater of Sandwiches?

On the Jumbotron, fans watched as Bob and Eater squared off in an X-box, NCAA 2003 overtime matchup! The game was set up so that each team played with...the University of Iowa. Just like college ball overtimews, each kicker was given the ball and the chance to outscore the opponent. How many overtimes would it take??

In the first overtime, Eater started with a TD scramble by Iowa QB Brad Banks, but Bob followed with a TD pass.

In the second overtime, Bob had to settle for a Nate Kaeding field goal, but also showed his prowess on defense by holding Eater to the same.

The third overtime would be decisive. The 36-year-old Eater of Sandwiches showed a bit of age, accidentally pushing the wrong button on 3rd and goal from the 5, and the result was a sack. Another Nate Kaeding field goal for Eater.

On his possession, Bob drove well, but a holding penalty set him back. Still, he managed to drive to the goal line. On 4th and goal from the 2, what do you do? Hit the field goal and go for a 4th overtime? Or risk it all with 2 yards to go?

What do you think, ZFL fans and GMs? What should Bob have done?"

10-02-2003, 09:12 PM	#89
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	Week 8 Results: "Los Angeles (6-1) and El Paso (3-4) are two teams known for defense, but whose offenses have snuck up and surprised people this season. Unfortunately for the Busters, they faced the unquestionably hottest team in the ZFL, and the Star Crunch kept up the heat. Not even OROY candidate EP OT Billy Milner could keep the hounds at bay as EP QB Ryan Leaf was tormented by LA DEs Robert DeNiro and Toby McGwire. With DT Ed Norton and MLB Brad Pitt applying pressure up the middle as well, Leaf got grass-stained 6 times. A safety Ray Liotta INT further buried the Buster passing game. And though the Buster defense put up a fight, great field position allowed LA to get into the endzone--something El Paso never had the opportunity to accomplish. LA got a pair of scores from HB Rodney Dangerfield, and one from WR Ashton Kucher. L.A.s rookies put up all the numbers as the Stars blank the Busters, 21-0." ** "And speaking of blanking, the mighty Margaritas (7-0) were completely frustrated in a game for the ages when they visited Portland (4-3), still sizzling on a 3-game winning streak. The Portland fire came raining down in the form of a dominating offensive line. Behind Erik "Flame"beard, aging HB Antonio De La Tonio picked up first down after first down. San Antonio's MLB Ray Lewis absolutely denied any big runs, but he couldn't stop Antonio from getting the few he needed behind a big push from Flamebeard, Tim the Troll, Lothar Richthofen, and Leonardo Ruiz Al Elvaro. The Portland O-line made a bid to get voted into the ProBowl as a unit, grinding out first down after first down over the vaulted San Antonio defense. SA CB Deflector struggled with the elusive PT WR Manfred von Richthofen, as ManfChild hauled in his own collection of first downs. But inside the redzone, when it came time to finish off the drive, San Antonio's killerD put up a brick wall again and again. Yet starting almost every drive from inside their own 20, many inside their own 5, really pinned the Margaritas. Down deep, they tried finding breathing room by plunging ahead, but PT DT duo Colonel Joseph and Captain Bipto put the brakes on. San Antonio spent almost all day on their own side of the 50. Going into the 4th quarter, the score was knotted at 0-0, as each team failed to push the other across the plane. When Portland rookie OLB Zoinks McAllister streaked in to wrap up HB Mutt on 4th and 2, Portland got one last chance to steal the huge upset win. A Paddy O' pass to Richthofen gave the Biscuits good field position, but with very little time left. An Antonio plunge got shut down by SA DT Sack U. A pass to Khan Ogadai got swatted away by safety Godzilla Blitz. Paddy O' tried sneaking it in, but MLB Ray Lewis read the play and dove over the pile to blast O'Leary. With time left for only one last play and a chance to put San Antonio away, Antonio De La Tonio ran the counter off-tackle. But SA DE All Pro refused to be fooled, kept containment, and stopped the play inches short. 0-0. Bring on the kickers! PT rookie Bob Sunesson pulled the giant upset against Milwaukee's Bruce Handily just a couple of weeks ago. Could he help his team pull the upset by knocking off seasoned vet, SA kicker Eater of Sandwiches? On the Jumbotron, fans watched as Bob and Eater squared off in an X-box, NCAA 2003 overtime matchup! The game was set up so that each team played with...the University of Iowa. Just like college ball overtimews, each kicker was given the ball and the chance to outscore the opponent. How many overtimes would it take?? In the first overtime, Eater started with a TD scramble by Iowa QB Brad Banks, but Bob followed with a TD pass. In the second overtime, Bob had to settle for a Nate Kaeding field goal, but also showed his prowess on defense by holding Eater to the same. The third overtime would be decisive. The 36-year-old Eater of Sandwiches showed a bit of age, accidentally pushing the wrong button on 3rd and goal from the 5, and the result was a sack. Another Nate Kaeding field goal for Eater. On his possession, Bob drove well, but a holding penalty set him back. Still, he managed to drive to the goal line. On 4th and goal from the 2, what do you do? Hit the field goal and go for a 4th overtime? Or risk it all with 2 yards to go? What do you think, ZFL fans and GMs? What should Bob have done?" __________________ Winner of 6 FOFC Scribe Awards, including 3 Gold Scribes Founder of the ZFL, 2004 Golden Scribe Dynasty of the Year** Now bringing The Des Moines Dragons back to life, and the joke's on YOU, NFL! I came to the Crossroad. I took it. And that has made all the difference.