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MIJB#19 · 01-30-2024, 01:15 PM

General Manager Notes: Wild Card Round 2120!

Week 18 vs Paris

With QB Renaldo Wilson out with a concussion and TE Francisco Andersen also still out, the last thing we needed was a banged up lead receiver WR Roman Randle, who broke a finger in the last game versus Gothenburg. Rookie QB Al Schneider was starting for the second time this season.

The first bunch of drives went Paris way in terms of field position and on their second possession, they were helped by an unsportsmanlike penalty to score first and take a 7-0 lead. QB Al Schneider responded with a 50-yard pass to WR Roman Randle, soon after followed by their 25-yard connection for a touchdown. The defense took over and the first quarter ended with the score tied 7-7.

We started the second quarter pinned at our own 1-yard line, a familiar place, the place our last game against Paris saw us almost but not quite win the game after getting sacked for a safety. This time around, with a lot to play for still, we moved the ball, again, and again, and again, all the way to the Paris 3-yard line. We got stopped there, but went up 10-7 nevertheless. The Musketeers tried to respond, but good plays got followed up by long sacks or ill timed penalties, giving us the opportunity to gain some ground back and pin them at their 1-yard line after a punt. Their long drive ended at our 37-yard line as time ran out.

The third quarter was a defensive battle, with neither offense even sniffing at field goal range. On our first drive of the fourth quarter, we finally broke the staleness and saw K Jeffery DeGroot convert a long overdue 48-yard field goal for the 13-7 lead. Our defense continued to dominate and with just under 4 minutes remaining rookie CB Andre McAninch came up big with an interception return touchdown, a 21-7 lead after the 2-pointer. Paris got the ball back for a one more drive with under 2 minutes remaining and this time around, they were stopped short at our 3-yard line as time expired.

QB Al Schneider threw for 243 yards, 1 touchdown and no turnovers. WR Roman Randle had 104 yards and 1 touchdown receiving.

Result: 21-7 win

So, the story continues, with a trip to the #2 seeded Toronto Lake Monsters. Earlier on this season they pummeled us after a close score at half time. Can we play it close this time around and pull the upset?

01-30-2024, 01:15 PM	#860
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	General Manager Notes: Wild Card Round 2120! Week 18 vs Paris With QB Renaldo Wilson out with a concussion and TE Francisco Andersen also still out, the last thing we needed was a banged up lead receiver WR Roman Randle, who broke a finger in the last game versus Gothenburg. Rookie QB Al Schneider was starting for the second time this season. The first bunch of drives went Paris way in terms of field position and on their second possession, they were helped by an unsportsmanlike penalty to score first and take a 7-0 lead. QB Al Schneider responded with a 50-yard pass to WR Roman Randle, soon after followed by their 25-yard connection for a touchdown. The defense took over and the first quarter ended with the score tied 7-7. We started the second quarter pinned at our own 1-yard line, a familiar place, the place our last game against Paris saw us almost but not quite win the game after getting sacked for a safety. This time around, with a lot to play for still, we moved the ball, again, and again, and again, all the way to the Paris 3-yard line. We got stopped there, but went up 10-7 nevertheless. The Musketeers tried to respond, but good plays got followed up by long sacks or ill timed penalties, giving us the opportunity to gain some ground back and pin them at their 1-yard line after a punt. Their long drive ended at our 37-yard line as time ran out. The third quarter was a defensive battle, with neither offense even sniffing at field goal range. On our first drive of the fourth quarter, we finally broke the staleness and saw K Jeffery DeGroot convert a long overdue 48-yard field goal for the 13-7 lead. Our defense continued to dominate and with just under 4 minutes remaining rookie CB Andre McAninch came up big with an interception return touchdown, a 21-7 lead after the 2-pointer. Paris got the ball back for a one more drive with under 2 minutes remaining and this time around, they were stopped short at our 3-yard line as time expired. QB Al Schneider threw for 243 yards, 1 touchdown and no turnovers. WR Roman Randle had 104 yards and 1 touchdown receiving. Result: 21-7 win So, the story continues, with a trip to the #2 seeded Toronto Lake Monsters. Earlier on this season they pummeled us after a close score at half time. Can we play it close this time around and pull the upset? __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail Last edited by MIJB#19 : 01-30-2024 at 01:15 PM.