03/09/2011 11:03

Stallions (14) vs. Ravens (7)  “The Kickoff Bowl”
Warriors (0) vs. Patriots (30)
Dragons (16) vs. SBD (45)
Heat (6) vs. The Bar (50)
Team America (20)  vs. Niners (33)

Week 1: Game 1
Stallions (14) vs. Ravens (7)  “The Kickoff Bowl”
The Stallions hold on to defeat a young and talented Ravens team in their first game.

The Kickoff Bowl featured the 2-time 2010 UMPR champions, the Stallions,  against a newly formed Ravens franchise. In a game in which both teams were plagued by gender violations and turnovers, the Stallions held on to 14-7 victory. The Ravens scored the first points of the season on their opening drive with a touchdown pass from Sheen G. to Callie. Both teams struggled offensively and Ravens took a seven-point lead into halftime. The Stallions broke their scoring drought in the second half when longtime Stallion Marc E., ripped off a 65-yard screen pass for a score. After several QB changes for the Ravens, the Stallions were able to take the lead with under 5 minutes on TD reception by stallions rookie "T.O." to give the Stallions the victory.

Marc E.: 1 ReTD (Stallions)
Sheen G: 1 PaTD (Ravens)

Week 1: Game 2
Warriors (0) vs. Patriots (30)
Patriots defeat the newest franchise the warriors on tough field conditions.

The Patriots matched up against the newest team in the league the Warriors. The muddy field conditions limited offense opportunities and Warriors could not generate many opportunities. On a short field, the Patriots scored 22 points on key interceptions by Kyle P. Veterans Tim M., Marlon P., Joe B. All caught TDs. Brandt W. was the leading receiver for the warriors.

Jeff B. - 4 PaTD
Brandt W. - 4 Rec

Week 1: Game 3
Dragons (16) vs. SBD (45)
SBD with new improved offense defeat the Dragons are not able to generate much heat.

The Dragons enter the game with a full roster. SBD have added to their roster and are now healthy after injured fall 2010 season. SBD scored 29-0 points in the first half. The Dragons were driving in SBD territory when a gender violation forced a turnover. Dom R. and Shareef K. both rushed for TDs to make the score 21-0 at the half.

In the second half Kyle D. caught his first 2 touchdown passes and Steve D. caught one to extend their lead to 29-6. The Dragons got on scoreboards when Marc C. ran for a 35 yard TD and connected with Jared D. for a 2pt conversion in the middle of the second half. With the score 29-8, On their next possession Dom R. rushed for a TD and Jared D. caught first TD of season. The 2pt conversion made the score 37-16. A late SBD TD made the score 45-16
 

Kyle D. - 2 Rec, 2 RecTD (SBD)
Jared D. - 2 Rec 2 ReTD (Dragons)

Week 1: Game 4
Heat (6) vs. The Bar (50) 

The Bar spoils the debut of the Heat and their new franchise QB. The Bar has now won 11 straight games.

The Heat formerly known as the chargers enter the season on a 9 game losing streak. The Bar was the Fall 2010 champions and undefeated. Chuck D. gets the starts at quarterback for Greg K. The Bar scored on their first possession to take an 8-0. Bryan P. the captain caught the first TD of the season. The Heat with new Dan "franchise" R. takes over at QB for James L. who now plays for the stallions. One their first possession, he threw his first TD to Bill R. to make the score 8-6. Marcus J. scored his first TD of the season and increased their lead to 14-6. The heat could not generate much offense but played defense until Sean D. the leagues fastest man scored with 8 seconds left to make the score 20-6 at Half. In the second half Chuck D. threw Bryan P., Stepy R., Eric A. and Marcus J. to 4 different receivers shutting out the Heat 28-0 in the second half. Sean Dh. had an interception while Marcus J. had 2 2-point conversations. Kevin F. and Lauren D. were the primary receivers in a losing effort. The final score was 50-6.

Marcus J. - 3 Rec, 2 xpt TD
Kevin F. - 4 Rec
 

Week 1: Game 4

Team America (20)  vs. Niners (33)

The Niners win their first game of season against a tough Team America team.
 

The Niners with Scott M. at QB jumped out to a 19-0 nothing lead with 2 TD passes to Erik M. and 1 TD pass to Nate D. Team America battled back in the second half to cut the lead to 27-13 with a pair of TD catches to Tuffy. Erik M. caught 5 passes and Casey P. the Niners new female player caught 5 passes in her league debut. Ben E. kept the pressure on their QB all day and recorded 5 sacks in the game. Scott M. threw for 5 TDs

Steve T. - 2 ReTd
Scott M. - 5 PaTd