Welcome to the pros. Maybe next time both of our defenses will show up!
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Originally posted by helluin
Welcome to the pros.
Heluva welcome!
Originally posted by helluin
Maybe next time both of our defenses will show up!
That'd be nice!
Welcome to the pros.
Heluva welcome!
Originally posted by helluin
Maybe next time both of our defenses will show up!
That'd be nice!
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Well hey, with your first game against a gutjob, we thought it was only appropriate to really lay down the mat for you. See you in the playoffs maybe!
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Originally posted by helluin
Well hey, with your first game against a gutjob, we thought it was only appropriate to really lay down the mat for you. See you in the playoffs maybe!
We sure hope so.
Well hey, with your first game against a gutjob, we thought it was only appropriate to really lay down the mat for you. See you in the playoffs maybe!
We sure hope so.
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Here's what our writeup looks like:
Rocks sacked by Vikings, cheerleaders escape untouched - by Al Daly
With the first game of the Pro League out of the way the Chicago Rocks felt good. With the Valhalla Vikings coming to the Rocky Road Dome the Rocks knew that they had a true test on their hands, one they promised to pass. Well just like my second marriages promises are broken easier than glass.
You could say you could see what the result would be after the first three offensive series. The Vikings came out looking to make a statement. That statement was you can't stop us because all it took was nine plays to get into the endzone. The drive was helped by passes of 18.5, 14, and 19 yards. The scoring drive found James McMahon handing off to fullback Nicho Void who entered the endzone untouched.
Rocks 0 - Vikings 7
The Rocks were forced into a 3 and out, a situation they are use to and not the other way around. With the ball back in their possession the Vikings took less time to score this time, using a 6 play drive. The Rocks seemed to have them stopped but a 13.5 yard passing play predicted the scoring play. Using a pass play that used cutting routes McMahon found Li-Li Wang Dong open outside the defense. Dong used his speed to keep just ahead of the Rocks D for the second score of the game.
Rocks 0 - Vikings 14
The next Rocks drive found Gunner getting sacked by Sans Testicles and that was enough to disrupt any of the flow. The Vikings looked again to some big plays, something that the Rocks should take notes on. Again the Rocks D gave up a big play, a 21.5 yard passing play from McMahon to Mahandzar Stickei. The Rocks D then clamped down on them forcing a field goal. That makes the total 17 unanswered points and a lot of swearing from me in the press booth.
Rocks 0 - Vikings 17
The Rocks responded, finally, with a huge play of their own. On the second play of the drive Charlie Gunner dropped back to pass. Seeing the blitzing corner coming right at him Gunner found Maksim Maksov and hit him in stride. 79 yards and the Rocks were finally on the board.
Rocks 7 - Vikings 17
With 2:17 left in the 1st, the Vikings took control of the ball. The Vikings used a 14 play drive to get the ball into the 2nd quarter. But just before the 1st ended Karim Johnson fought through the right tackle and sacked McMahon for a 6.5 yard loss. The Rocks D still couldn't find a way to halt the drive as it resulted in a field goal. Yeah, the Rocks were again down by 13.
Rocks 7 - Vikings 20
Once in the 2nd the Rocks and Vikings traded the ball back and forth. The Rocks D finally showed backbone. On the Vikings 3rd drive the Neon One stepped in front of the pass intended for Jason Gram. I guess defending against some weaker passers Neon Deon didn't figure on the velocity as he stepped out of bounds after catching it. The Rocks could only capitalize by having "Long Foot" come out and nail a 48 yard attempt.
Rocks 10 - Vikings 20
The Vikings got one play off before the half ended.
Now I can tell you that those apart of the Valhalla press core seemed overly smug about their chances and the score. I did my best to defend the honor of all Rock-heads but I needed the Rocks to back me up.
With the start of the 2nd half, it seemed like they were. The Rocks came out almost inspired, moving the ball like the Vikings. Gunner found Billy Wizz and Will Sanders in back to back passes for 17.5 yards apiece. The Viking defense didn't seem to know what to do as the Rocks looked like the Rocks of old. On the ninth play of the drive, facing a 3rd and goal from the 1, Gunner handled off to fullback Terry Acre who plowed the field and entered the endzone.
Rocks 17 - Vikings 20
The Vikings responded with a 6 play drive that extended the lead back to 10. The Rocks passing D was abused and used this drive as McMahon hit receiver Muhsin Muhamad for 15.5 yard gain. Two plays later McMahon found receiver Jason Gram moving away from Alex Wells and scored with the 29 yard gain. Wells looked lost and turned around on the play which means the defensive coordinator has some work to do.
Rocks 17 - Vikings 27
The Rocks and Vikings both began to play defense finally and traded the ball on punts. On the 3rd drive of the Rocks ended in a 3 and out MAx Singletary provided a spark of hope. Singletary forced the fumble on the punt return and Hitem Hard pounced on the loose ball giving the Rocks possession of the ball again on the Viking 20. Using the rush the Rocks moved the ball further into the endzone. On the 5th play of the drive JJ Jacobson took the handoff into the endzone. Jacobson used his blockers and broke the plane. Steve Charles had the PAT deflected thus making it a 4 point game.
Rocks 23 - Vikings 27
The Rocks actually forced a 3 and out on the Vikings. The Rocks looked to move the ball but had their plans derailed by another sack, this time by Uri Heiman who forced the punt. The punt took the game into the 4th quarter and now time was also the enemy of the Rocks.
The Rocks were able to halt the Vikings and received the punt at 12:59 left in the 4th. Unfortunately the drive was stopped by another sack, this time by Testicles, which forced the punt. All it took for the Vikings to put the game almost out of reach was one play, one stinking play. Again it was McMahon to Gram on a misdirection route that found him 10 yards past the defense. Gram went 54.5 yards for the score.
Rocks 23 - Vikings 34
The Rocks began a 14 play drive that ended well but also ate up a lot of clock. Starting off with a 19.5 yard run by William Stone the Rocks used medium gains to move down the field. on the 14th play of the drive Gunner dropped back to pass and found Maksov in the hole of the zone coverage in the endzone. Charles this time pushed the kick wide and he wasn't the only one sick over that one.
Rocks 29 - Vikings 34
The Rocks did what they needed to do in forcing a 3 and out on the Vikings. Even another sack by Testicles didn't seem to stop the Rocks. The second to last nail in the coffin came when the Rocks faced a 4th an 12 on their 41. Gunner fired a pass to Sean Anderson, the only receiver not covered. Anderson should have had it but he must have had that fleeting allergy to leather that I've heard some receivers get. That was a turn over on downs that gave the Vikings back the ball on the Rock 41 with 1:44 left in the game.
The Vikings wasted no time passing down the field. The final play of the game saw McMahon hitting Gram once again. Gram pulled off a move that left two defenders stuck in place and entered the endzone.
Final: Rocks 29 - Vikings 41
This game should be a wake-up call. I know that luck had a part in this game and that is something that you can't plan for. But this team has the talent to be a force in this league and needs to realize it.
The next game is against the Berlin Blitzkrieg. With the same kind of passing attack as the Valhalla Vikings hopefully the Rocks will know how to handle them.
Prediction: Rocks 21 - Blitzkrieg 20
A close game but one that can be won.
This is Al Daly. Consider yourself rocked!
Rocks sacked by Vikings, cheerleaders escape untouched - by Al Daly
With the first game of the Pro League out of the way the Chicago Rocks felt good. With the Valhalla Vikings coming to the Rocky Road Dome the Rocks knew that they had a true test on their hands, one they promised to pass. Well just like my second marriages promises are broken easier than glass.
You could say you could see what the result would be after the first three offensive series. The Vikings came out looking to make a statement. That statement was you can't stop us because all it took was nine plays to get into the endzone. The drive was helped by passes of 18.5, 14, and 19 yards. The scoring drive found James McMahon handing off to fullback Nicho Void who entered the endzone untouched.
Rocks 0 - Vikings 7
The Rocks were forced into a 3 and out, a situation they are use to and not the other way around. With the ball back in their possession the Vikings took less time to score this time, using a 6 play drive. The Rocks seemed to have them stopped but a 13.5 yard passing play predicted the scoring play. Using a pass play that used cutting routes McMahon found Li-Li Wang Dong open outside the defense. Dong used his speed to keep just ahead of the Rocks D for the second score of the game.
Rocks 0 - Vikings 14
The next Rocks drive found Gunner getting sacked by Sans Testicles and that was enough to disrupt any of the flow. The Vikings looked again to some big plays, something that the Rocks should take notes on. Again the Rocks D gave up a big play, a 21.5 yard passing play from McMahon to Mahandzar Stickei. The Rocks D then clamped down on them forcing a field goal. That makes the total 17 unanswered points and a lot of swearing from me in the press booth.
Rocks 0 - Vikings 17
The Rocks responded, finally, with a huge play of their own. On the second play of the drive Charlie Gunner dropped back to pass. Seeing the blitzing corner coming right at him Gunner found Maksim Maksov and hit him in stride. 79 yards and the Rocks were finally on the board.
Rocks 7 - Vikings 17
With 2:17 left in the 1st, the Vikings took control of the ball. The Vikings used a 14 play drive to get the ball into the 2nd quarter. But just before the 1st ended Karim Johnson fought through the right tackle and sacked McMahon for a 6.5 yard loss. The Rocks D still couldn't find a way to halt the drive as it resulted in a field goal. Yeah, the Rocks were again down by 13.
Rocks 7 - Vikings 20
Once in the 2nd the Rocks and Vikings traded the ball back and forth. The Rocks D finally showed backbone. On the Vikings 3rd drive the Neon One stepped in front of the pass intended for Jason Gram. I guess defending against some weaker passers Neon Deon didn't figure on the velocity as he stepped out of bounds after catching it. The Rocks could only capitalize by having "Long Foot" come out and nail a 48 yard attempt.
Rocks 10 - Vikings 20
The Vikings got one play off before the half ended.
Now I can tell you that those apart of the Valhalla press core seemed overly smug about their chances and the score. I did my best to defend the honor of all Rock-heads but I needed the Rocks to back me up.
With the start of the 2nd half, it seemed like they were. The Rocks came out almost inspired, moving the ball like the Vikings. Gunner found Billy Wizz and Will Sanders in back to back passes for 17.5 yards apiece. The Viking defense didn't seem to know what to do as the Rocks looked like the Rocks of old. On the ninth play of the drive, facing a 3rd and goal from the 1, Gunner handled off to fullback Terry Acre who plowed the field and entered the endzone.
Rocks 17 - Vikings 20
The Vikings responded with a 6 play drive that extended the lead back to 10. The Rocks passing D was abused and used this drive as McMahon hit receiver Muhsin Muhamad for 15.5 yard gain. Two plays later McMahon found receiver Jason Gram moving away from Alex Wells and scored with the 29 yard gain. Wells looked lost and turned around on the play which means the defensive coordinator has some work to do.
Rocks 17 - Vikings 27
The Rocks and Vikings both began to play defense finally and traded the ball on punts. On the 3rd drive of the Rocks ended in a 3 and out MAx Singletary provided a spark of hope. Singletary forced the fumble on the punt return and Hitem Hard pounced on the loose ball giving the Rocks possession of the ball again on the Viking 20. Using the rush the Rocks moved the ball further into the endzone. On the 5th play of the drive JJ Jacobson took the handoff into the endzone. Jacobson used his blockers and broke the plane. Steve Charles had the PAT deflected thus making it a 4 point game.
Rocks 23 - Vikings 27
The Rocks actually forced a 3 and out on the Vikings. The Rocks looked to move the ball but had their plans derailed by another sack, this time by Uri Heiman who forced the punt. The punt took the game into the 4th quarter and now time was also the enemy of the Rocks.
The Rocks were able to halt the Vikings and received the punt at 12:59 left in the 4th. Unfortunately the drive was stopped by another sack, this time by Testicles, which forced the punt. All it took for the Vikings to put the game almost out of reach was one play, one stinking play. Again it was McMahon to Gram on a misdirection route that found him 10 yards past the defense. Gram went 54.5 yards for the score.
Rocks 23 - Vikings 34
The Rocks began a 14 play drive that ended well but also ate up a lot of clock. Starting off with a 19.5 yard run by William Stone the Rocks used medium gains to move down the field. on the 14th play of the drive Gunner dropped back to pass and found Maksov in the hole of the zone coverage in the endzone. Charles this time pushed the kick wide and he wasn't the only one sick over that one.
Rocks 29 - Vikings 34
The Rocks did what they needed to do in forcing a 3 and out on the Vikings. Even another sack by Testicles didn't seem to stop the Rocks. The second to last nail in the coffin came when the Rocks faced a 4th an 12 on their 41. Gunner fired a pass to Sean Anderson, the only receiver not covered. Anderson should have had it but he must have had that fleeting allergy to leather that I've heard some receivers get. That was a turn over on downs that gave the Vikings back the ball on the Rock 41 with 1:44 left in the game.
The Vikings wasted no time passing down the field. The final play of the game saw McMahon hitting Gram once again. Gram pulled off a move that left two defenders stuck in place and entered the endzone.
Final: Rocks 29 - Vikings 41
This game should be a wake-up call. I know that luck had a part in this game and that is something that you can't plan for. But this team has the talent to be a force in this league and needs to realize it.
The next game is against the Berlin Blitzkrieg. With the same kind of passing attack as the Valhalla Vikings hopefully the Rocks will know how to handle them.
Prediction: Rocks 21 - Blitzkrieg 20
A close game but one that can be won.
This is Al Daly. Consider yourself rocked!
Last edited Sep 24, 2008 16:09:43
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Wait, we sacked the Rocks but we didn't sack the cheerleaders?
What the hell am I paying you for Shorteous? Get the defense on that, pronto.
Great writeup, Vlad. This is becoming sort of a thing for the Vikings - we always seem to get one of the promotion teams right off the bat and we do our best to welcome them with style.
Paris should be ecstatic though - we usually end up choking for the other newcomer!
edit: Good luck with Berlin - we can never beat them!
What the hell am I paying you for Shorteous? Get the defense on that, pronto.
Great writeup, Vlad. This is becoming sort of a thing for the Vikings - we always seem to get one of the promotion teams right off the bat and we do our best to welcome them with style.
Paris should be ecstatic though - we usually end up choking for the other newcomer!
edit: Good luck with Berlin - we can never beat them!
Last edited Sep 24, 2008 16:42:43
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LOL. I didnt write the article, its one of my gms that prefers to stay incognito. We will do our best against Berlin, we are much tougher now!
We will do our best against Berlin, we are much tougher now! Shorteous
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Originally posted by helluin
Wait, we sacked the Rocks but we didn't sack the cheerleaders?
What the hell am I paying you for Shorteous? Get the defense on that, pronto.
Great writeup, Vlad. This is becoming sort of a thing for the Vikings - we always seem to get one of the promotion teams right off the bat and we do our best to welcome them with style.
Paris should be ecstatic though - we usually end up choking for the other newcomer!
edit: Good luck with Berlin - we can never beat them!
Uh, sacking the cheerleaders is for the DC only... DUH! I'm greedy and not sharing, final..
Wait, we sacked the Rocks but we didn't sack the cheerleaders?
What the hell am I paying you for Shorteous? Get the defense on that, pronto.
Great writeup, Vlad. This is becoming sort of a thing for the Vikings - we always seem to get one of the promotion teams right off the bat and we do our best to welcome them with style.
Paris should be ecstatic though - we usually end up choking for the other newcomer!
edit: Good luck with Berlin - we can never beat them!
Uh, sacking the cheerleaders is for the DC only... DUH! I'm greedy and not sharing, final..
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