Post by Free Agent Fan on Mar 19, 2007 15:21:02 GMT -5
THUNDERBOLTS DOMINATE THE BLACKBIRDS
Posted: 3/19/07
The Lakeland Thunderbolts (3-1) dominated the Baltimore Blackbirds (0-2) Friday night beating the Blackbirds 69 to 14. “Watching the Baltimore game film I knew we had a good chance to dominate the game”. “With the defense being the strength of our team I felt we could control their offense and the game” said Head Coach Teddy Keaton.
Defensive lineman Jermaine Blakely was the defensive standout. Blakely had three quarterback sacks, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble returning it for a touchdown. Blakley also played on the offensive and scored on a full back screen. He led the team in total all purpose yards with 95 including 55 yards in field goal returns. “It is a blessing to have Blakely he is such a versatile player” said Keaton.
Defensive back Larry Thompson intercepted a pass in the second quarter and returned it the length of the field for a touchdown. “Coming off last weeks up-set victory over Canton the defense wanted to make a statement and I feel we did” said Defensive Coordinator Pat Dooley. The defense held the Blackbirds to just 98 total yards and 9 first downs.
On the offensive side it was Elly Salamo’s night. The full back scored four touchdowns on 5 carries and had 13 yards. Quarterback Aso Pogi also had an outstanding night going 12-23-1 for 152 yards before being replaced by back up quarterback Mike Peeples in the fourth quarter. Peoples went 3-8-0 for 49 yards and one touchdown. A.J. Bennett was the leading receiver with 7 catches for 71 yards and one touchdown. “Although it was a high scoring game for us we were not hitting on all cylinders and will be working this week on our timing” Keaton said.
Posted: 3/19/07
The Lakeland Thunderbolts (3-1) dominated the Baltimore Blackbirds (0-2) Friday night beating the Blackbirds 69 to 14. “Watching the Baltimore game film I knew we had a good chance to dominate the game”. “With the defense being the strength of our team I felt we could control their offense and the game” said Head Coach Teddy Keaton.
Defensive lineman Jermaine Blakely was the defensive standout. Blakely had three quarterback sacks, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble returning it for a touchdown. Blakley also played on the offensive and scored on a full back screen. He led the team in total all purpose yards with 95 including 55 yards in field goal returns. “It is a blessing to have Blakely he is such a versatile player” said Keaton.
Defensive back Larry Thompson intercepted a pass in the second quarter and returned it the length of the field for a touchdown. “Coming off last weeks up-set victory over Canton the defense wanted to make a statement and I feel we did” said Defensive Coordinator Pat Dooley. The defense held the Blackbirds to just 98 total yards and 9 first downs.
On the offensive side it was Elly Salamo’s night. The full back scored four touchdowns on 5 carries and had 13 yards. Quarterback Aso Pogi also had an outstanding night going 12-23-1 for 152 yards before being replaced by back up quarterback Mike Peeples in the fourth quarter. Peoples went 3-8-0 for 49 yards and one touchdown. A.J. Bennett was the leading receiver with 7 catches for 71 yards and one touchdown. “Although it was a high scoring game for us we were not hitting on all cylinders and will be working this week on our timing” Keaton said.
