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revrew · 01-12-2005, 04:30 PM

North Iowa Times
Spartans Fall on the Road
DYERSVILLE, IA—Home of The Field of Dreams, Dyersville residents are fond of the movie's slogan, "Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa." For the Mar-Mac Spartans, Dyersville Friday night felt more like hell.

Mar-Mac fell behind (a position they're not familiar with) on Dyersville's first possession when Glen Gulbrandsen ran in a 10-yard touchdown. But the Spartans came charging back as Lincoln Ingram led Mar-Mac down the field and capped the drive with a TD pass to senior Gerald Byrne (his 5th). Byrne's glory was short-lived, however, when his fumble on the next Spartan possession was returned 65 yards for a touchdown. Mar-Mac was behind again, 17-7.

Mar-Mac tied it at the half, but in the second semester, the wheels fell off the bus. Another fumble, an interception, 3 dropped passes, and 3 sacks plagued the Spartans, limiting the normally high-powered offense to only 3 first downs. To add insult to injury, Spartan star FB Brant Eppbright left with a hyperextended knee that will keep him out for several weeks. Final score, Dyersville 24, Mar-Mac 17.

01-12-2005, 04:30 PM	#28
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	Week 11: Dyersville Beckman Blazers North Iowa Times Spartans Fall on the Road DYERSVILLE, IA—Home of The Field of Dreams, Dyersville residents are fond of the movie's slogan, "Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa." For the Mar-Mac Spartans, Dyersville Friday night felt more like hell. Mar-Mac fell behind (a position they're not familiar with) on Dyersville's first possession when Glen Gulbrandsen ran in a 10-yard touchdown. But the Spartans came charging back as Lincoln Ingram led Mar-Mac down the field and capped the drive with a TD pass to senior Gerald Byrne (his 5th). Byrne's glory was short-lived, however, when his fumble on the next Spartan possession was returned 65 yards for a touchdown. Mar-Mac was behind again, 17-7. Mar-Mac tied it at the half, but in the second semester, the wheels fell off the bus. Another fumble, an interception, 3 dropped passes, and 3 sacks plagued the Spartans, limiting the normally high-powered offense to only 3 first downs. To add insult to injury, Spartan star FB Brant Eppbright left with a hyperextended knee that will keep him out for several weeks. Final score, Dyersville 24, Mar-Mac 17. __________________ 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.