Originally posted by WiSeIVIaN
All I want for 2026 is a ravenwood news post now that the cheaters got banned.
Well, as it happens, I just happen to have a previously unpublished edition that has never been released to the public forums, which chronicles the one game in which the Mob was beaten (a few seasons ago, after they'd reached the plateau). Happy new year everyone!
The Capital Times
Volume 4, Issue 1
It was a sweltering Sunday afternoon as the storied franchise known throughout Dotland simply as 'The Mob' made their way into Orlando's Camping World Stadium. The Mob had carried all before them, arriving on this dog day of summer with a perfect 6-and-0 record to start the 115th season of Goal Line Blitz.
The Mobsters oozed confidence, and why not? They'd already clinched 5 league trophies on their climb up the ladder and into the Pros, and had just secured their 2nd Lomborti Trophy, having amassed a perfect record the past 4 seasons, going 86-and-0 since the start of Season 111. A quick jaunt out to Orlando would be routine - a necessary pitstop en route to their 3rd blue Lomborti Trophy.
The muted buzz from the crowd betrayed the fans' skepticism of their beloved Prime Timers' chances. The Prime Timers were entering Week 7 with an uninspiring split record, sitting well back in the standings at 3-and-3. A playoff berth was still within reach, but by no means assured. This afternoon's contest against The Mob looked to be just another lump along the way - a game to be endured, and quickly forgotten before moving on with their season.
But...that's why you play the game.
Prime Timer kicker Chris Saldana put the ball into action with a cracking 82-yard boot for the touchback, placing the ball on the Mob's 20-yard line to start the game. A quick pitch to Billy Riggs for an outside dash picked up a solid gain of 6-yards as the menacing HB powered his way across the line, and the fans began to settle into their seats for what promised to be a long afternoon.
But the Prime Timers had other ideas. On the snap of the very next play, Prime Timer defensive end Jacob Mancius smashed his way through the left tackle to get acquainted with the Mobster QB (and part-time pimp) named Slickback, driving the Mob's star pivot into the dirt for a sack and a 4-yard loss.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=424889
A message had been sent.
The Prime Timers managed to stuff the next couple of plays, bringing up 4th-and-long. Facing 4th-and-6 on their own 23-yard line, most teams would have punted the ball away. But not The Mob.
With what can only be described as confidence bordering on disdain if not contempt, the Mob offense remained on the field. From behind his offensive line, Slickback surveyed the Prime Timer defense with a sneer, took the snap, and dropped back into his pocket. A moment later he launched the ball towards his trusted tight end, who was running a crossing route at the first down marker, but was double covered.
CB Rashad Redman never hesitated for a moment, Stepping between Slickback and his tight end, Redman picked off the pass, immediately breathing new life into Camping World Stadium as the fans leapt to their feet as one.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=424910
The Prime Timers wasted no time converting the turnover into points, and just 4 plays later, OPT QB Carson "Turnip" Boyer connected with his slot receiver Luther Burden the Third in the endzone to put the home team up by 7.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=424983
The Mob came back on the next possession with a series of pitches to the outside, marching the ball down the field 20-yards before again, facing another 4th-and-long. If they'd learnt anything in their last possession, it wasn't apparent, as again, the Mob offense kept the field, this time, trying to convert a 4th-and-10 from their own 40. Slickback's attempt would miss, however, and again, the Mob would turn the ball over, giving the home squad excellent field position to start their second drive.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425046
OPT's next drive appeared to be going nowhere, until "Turnip" Boyer dropped back on 3rd-and-10 and launched a 40-yard bomb down the field to WR Quite Tall For a Hobbit, who had scuttled down the field into the end zone.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425078
The Prime Timers now led by 14, and the Mobsters could be seen tooling around on their sideline, scratching their heads and wondering what had hit them.
On their 3rd possession of the game, the Mob finally began to put things together. Using a series of pitches and short passes, Slickback began moving the ball methodically down the field. The forward momentum was undeniable, but the clock kept running. After burning through 5-minutes to pick up just 25-yards, Slickback had had enough.
With under two minutes to play in the opening half, he took his chance, lobbing the ball 35-yards down the field to his tight end. But again, CB Redman was there, picking off Slickback for the 2nd time.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425189
The Prime Timers would finish the 1st quarter of the game up 14-0. Fans in the stands could be heard whispering, 'Could today be the day?'
The ensuing OPT drive would fizzle out, and the home team would punt the ball back to the Mobsters who wasted no time in showing why they stood atop the GLB rankings.
After a series of go-nowhere pitches, one finally paid off, as HB Billy Riggs took one to the outside and scampered 60-yards down the field to finally get The Mob on the board.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425283
Game on.
OPT's next drive wouldn't amount to much, and after punting the ball away, The Mob took over on their own 18-yard line. Twice more, they'd elect to go for it on 4th-and-long, showing complete contempt for their hosts, the Prime Timers.
The first time they would convert, but on the second attempt, they'd be stopped, turning the ball over for the 4th time:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425481
The Prime Timers would come within 10-yards of scoring on the ensuing drive, but alas, would themselves turn the ball over as "Turnip" got picked off in the endzone with just 4-minutes remaining in the half:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425584
On the following drive, The Mob showed once again they were incapable of learning a lesson, and would again turn the ball over on downs after failing to convert another 4th-and-long:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425644
The Prime Timers would go on to make the most of this latest turnover, with QB Jaron Ryder scampering across the goal line 6-plays later to put the home squad up 21-7:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425740
The 2nd half would unfold much like the first, with The Mob making a series of ill-considered attempts to convert on 4th-and-long.
On one such attempt, Slickback would get picked off in the endzone by CB Kendall Jewell:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=426059
On another, the pimp would get picked off again in the endzone, this time by CB Nesby Glasgow:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=426462
In the final analysis, the Prime Timers showed they had the measure of The Mob, adding another 3-points for good measure to defeat the visiting titans by a convincing final score of 24-7.
The veneer of invincibility had been shattered. Would anyone be able to replicate the feat? Only time would tell. But that day, friends, the OPT faithful would go home happy, having witnessed their heros accomplish something truly special.
All I want for 2026 is a ravenwood news post now that the cheaters got banned.
Well, as it happens, I just happen to have a previously unpublished edition that has never been released to the public forums, which chronicles the one game in which the Mob was beaten (a few seasons ago, after they'd reached the plateau). Happy new year everyone!
The Capital Times
Volume 4, Issue 1
It was a sweltering Sunday afternoon as the storied franchise known throughout Dotland simply as 'The Mob' made their way into Orlando's Camping World Stadium. The Mob had carried all before them, arriving on this dog day of summer with a perfect 6-and-0 record to start the 115th season of Goal Line Blitz.
The Mobsters oozed confidence, and why not? They'd already clinched 5 league trophies on their climb up the ladder and into the Pros, and had just secured their 2nd Lomborti Trophy, having amassed a perfect record the past 4 seasons, going 86-and-0 since the start of Season 111. A quick jaunt out to Orlando would be routine - a necessary pitstop en route to their 3rd blue Lomborti Trophy.
The muted buzz from the crowd betrayed the fans' skepticism of their beloved Prime Timers' chances. The Prime Timers were entering Week 7 with an uninspiring split record, sitting well back in the standings at 3-and-3. A playoff berth was still within reach, but by no means assured. This afternoon's contest against The Mob looked to be just another lump along the way - a game to be endured, and quickly forgotten before moving on with their season.
But...that's why you play the game.
Prime Timer kicker Chris Saldana put the ball into action with a cracking 82-yard boot for the touchback, placing the ball on the Mob's 20-yard line to start the game. A quick pitch to Billy Riggs for an outside dash picked up a solid gain of 6-yards as the menacing HB powered his way across the line, and the fans began to settle into their seats for what promised to be a long afternoon.
But the Prime Timers had other ideas. On the snap of the very next play, Prime Timer defensive end Jacob Mancius smashed his way through the left tackle to get acquainted with the Mobster QB (and part-time pimp) named Slickback, driving the Mob's star pivot into the dirt for a sack and a 4-yard loss.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=424889
A message had been sent.
The Prime Timers managed to stuff the next couple of plays, bringing up 4th-and-long. Facing 4th-and-6 on their own 23-yard line, most teams would have punted the ball away. But not The Mob.
With what can only be described as confidence bordering on disdain if not contempt, the Mob offense remained on the field. From behind his offensive line, Slickback surveyed the Prime Timer defense with a sneer, took the snap, and dropped back into his pocket. A moment later he launched the ball towards his trusted tight end, who was running a crossing route at the first down marker, but was double covered.
CB Rashad Redman never hesitated for a moment, Stepping between Slickback and his tight end, Redman picked off the pass, immediately breathing new life into Camping World Stadium as the fans leapt to their feet as one.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=424910
The Prime Timers wasted no time converting the turnover into points, and just 4 plays later, OPT QB Carson "Turnip" Boyer connected with his slot receiver Luther Burden the Third in the endzone to put the home team up by 7.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=424983
The Mob came back on the next possession with a series of pitches to the outside, marching the ball down the field 20-yards before again, facing another 4th-and-long. If they'd learnt anything in their last possession, it wasn't apparent, as again, the Mob offense kept the field, this time, trying to convert a 4th-and-10 from their own 40. Slickback's attempt would miss, however, and again, the Mob would turn the ball over, giving the home squad excellent field position to start their second drive.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425046
OPT's next drive appeared to be going nowhere, until "Turnip" Boyer dropped back on 3rd-and-10 and launched a 40-yard bomb down the field to WR Quite Tall For a Hobbit, who had scuttled down the field into the end zone.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425078
The Prime Timers now led by 14, and the Mobsters could be seen tooling around on their sideline, scratching their heads and wondering what had hit them.
On their 3rd possession of the game, the Mob finally began to put things together. Using a series of pitches and short passes, Slickback began moving the ball methodically down the field. The forward momentum was undeniable, but the clock kept running. After burning through 5-minutes to pick up just 25-yards, Slickback had had enough.
With under two minutes to play in the opening half, he took his chance, lobbing the ball 35-yards down the field to his tight end. But again, CB Redman was there, picking off Slickback for the 2nd time.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425189
The Prime Timers would finish the 1st quarter of the game up 14-0. Fans in the stands could be heard whispering, 'Could today be the day?'
The ensuing OPT drive would fizzle out, and the home team would punt the ball back to the Mobsters who wasted no time in showing why they stood atop the GLB rankings.
After a series of go-nowhere pitches, one finally paid off, as HB Billy Riggs took one to the outside and scampered 60-yards down the field to finally get The Mob on the board.
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425283
Game on.
OPT's next drive wouldn't amount to much, and after punting the ball away, The Mob took over on their own 18-yard line. Twice more, they'd elect to go for it on 4th-and-long, showing complete contempt for their hosts, the Prime Timers.
The first time they would convert, but on the second attempt, they'd be stopped, turning the ball over for the 4th time:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425481
The Prime Timers would come within 10-yards of scoring on the ensuing drive, but alas, would themselves turn the ball over as "Turnip" got picked off in the endzone with just 4-minutes remaining in the half:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425584
On the following drive, The Mob showed once again they were incapable of learning a lesson, and would again turn the ball over on downs after failing to convert another 4th-and-long:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425644
The Prime Timers would go on to make the most of this latest turnover, with QB Jaron Ryder scampering across the goal line 6-plays later to put the home squad up 21-7:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=425740
The 2nd half would unfold much like the first, with The Mob making a series of ill-considered attempts to convert on 4th-and-long.
On one such attempt, Slickback would get picked off in the endzone by CB Kendall Jewell:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=426059
On another, the pimp would get picked off again in the endzone, this time by CB Nesby Glasgow:
https://glb.warriorgeneral.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=75114&pbp_id=426462
In the final analysis, the Prime Timers showed they had the measure of The Mob, adding another 3-points for good measure to defeat the visiting titans by a convincing final score of 24-7.
The veneer of invincibility had been shattered. Would anyone be able to replicate the feat? Only time would tell. But that day, friends, the OPT faithful would go home happy, having witnessed their heros accomplish something truly special.
