October 6 RECAP

Game RECAP

It was a rumbling tumbling rainy slop fest this week. With mild temperatures and steady rain throughout the first 3 quarters, getting a handle on the ball was a tricky accomplishment.

After counting off “1,2,1,2” the teams filled out as follows.


Team 1’s

“Rhino” Reist
“T-Dar” Moxin
“Big Game” Hunter
RT
Brian
“Butterfly” Davis
Iman “The Quick”

VS

Team 2’s

“Peg Leg” Casey Ford
“Sweet Feet” Darrell
“Mafia” Gustavo
“Baylor” David
Avery
Dan
“Romo” Farrellio


After winning the “laces or spaces” toss, Team 2 took the ball first and got out to a solid 3-0 lead. Team 2’s early dominance was attributable to several deep fly patterns and a tipped ball that went in and out of four hands before landing in Avery’s for the walk in score.

“That TD wasn’t luck. I watched a lot of film on Team 1’s defensive backs and noticed that they had trampolines for hands. Throwing it to the safety and cornerback was just my way to fit it into to a tightly covered receiver. We got the Score. I’d do it again…I’m the Star… Do not question my field decisions pencil jockey!”

It appeared that Romo Farrellio was a little edgy answering press questions after the game, especially about his quarterbacking skills. Farrellio leads the league in interceptions after two weeks, averaging 3 per week… hardly SMFL quarterback material. Farrellio – You are being called out!

After several ugly drives for Team 1 and Team 2, all of which ended in turnovers, Team 1 got on the board using their own “fifth down and long tip drill” play. By this point, the rain was falling heavily, causing catching issues for both teams.

“In actuality, itchy feet were the real issue. With all the rain and humidity, my socks were soaked, and athlete’s foot began to set in. I couldn’t concentrate on catching the ball… I was afraid of gangrene! I got kids to think about!” – B.G. Hunter.

Big Game Hunter was hardly full of “Big Game” on this occasion.

After a couple more Team 2 scores, “Butterfly” Davis used some SMU football tactics to encourage his team… “I give them a good slap on the butt and a spit in the face… that normally ticks my teammates off enough to play.”

It seemed to work as Team 1 marched back with 3 unanswered points including the best executed WR screen play that the SMFL has ever seen. The SMFL rating committee couldn’t help but give the highest pancake score ever, on one play, to T-Dar Moxin.

“I love re-living my high school greatness… Not only was I a bulldozer on the field, but also a Trojan!” – T-Dar Moxin

The pride in his voice left this reporter in aw.

Although there was pride on the field, the majority belonged to Team 2 as Peg Leg Casey Ford finally ended the wettest, sloppiest day in SMFL history.

Final Score: Team 1: 4 Team 2: 7

Week 2 MVP: Avery – On a day that had sloppy conditions, it was the defense that made the biggest difference. Both Gustavo – the Mafia and Avery harassed Team 1 all morning long. One was master of the short zone and tackled everyone in his area (Gustavo), the other provided the tenacity and energy that frustrated the quarterback to many interceptions and poorly thrown balls (Avery). It was a tough call on who made the biggest impact, but the rating system sided with Avery on this week.

Until next week… Stay Classy