THE PREDATORS

THE PREDATORS

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Predators Start Season 8 at 3-0

Season 7 came to a bitter end as the Predators lost in the semi-finals 0-28 to the Ticknors.  The Predators were out to players and it showed as they were thumped.  A very disappointing ending to a season with high expectation after nearly capturing the title in Season 6.

Coming into Season 8 the Predators were still out the same teammates at the end of Season 7.  So the Predators brought back the crafty veteran #52 Oberhaus to get them by.  They also added #6 Couch, who brings championship experience and extra speed to the Predator roster.

WEEK 1

In Week 1 the Predators nearly escaped with a 8-7 win over Akron's Finest.  Both teams were chippy and wanted the win badly.  The Predators fell behind first 0-7 but played tough Predator defense keeping them in the game.  #2 Long and F.N.G. #6 Couch led the way on defense, both intercepting a pass and #33 Price also added a sack.  The Predators drove the ball down the field and punch it in with 1:15 left in the game as #7 Brown hit #11 Brown for a short TD.  After the score all hell broke lose! With penalties on three straight plays Akron's finest gave the Predators too many opportunities and it led to #6 Couch catching a 2-point conversion and givin the Predators lead, but the game wasn't over yet.  With two time outs and over a minute to play Akron's Finest drove the ball the length of the field but once again the Predator defense tightened up and stopped Akron's Finest on downs capturing a W for the Predators.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

With 1 INT and the game winning 2-point conversion #6 Couch earned himself player of the week honors in Week 1.  He caught many passes in the game and also broke up passes on defense.  He has been a great addition to the Predators for Season 8.

WEEK 2

In the first half of Week 2 the Predators played their worst football thus far this season.  A bad decision to go for it on fourth and long, bad flag pulls, dropped passes and poor deep coverage on defense led to a 0-14 hole at the half.  The Predators got a much needed explaination of what they were doing wrong in the game.... Playing like bitches! 

In the second half the Predators came alive.  The comeback was a team effort, led by their defense as #1 Clark made many pulls, #33 Price had 1 sack, 2 ints by #2 Long and 1 int by #6 Couch.  The offense really got it going as well.  The Predators drove down the field and the two Predator MVP's hooked up as #7 Brown hit #2 Long on the sideline for their first TD of game . However, they failed the extra point.  After a punt the Predators got the ball back with 5:00 minutes left in the game down 6-14.  Then #33 Price caught a short pass and got loose.  He got past the BW3 defense and took a long one to the house getting the Predators within a 2-point conversion.  On the attempt #7 Brown bought a bit of time and riffled a ball in the end zone and #1 Clark reached out and made a great catch tying the game at 14.  The Predators got the ball back once more and at mid field #52 Oberhaus launched a deep one, it was tipped up and #2 Long nearly came down with it but it landed incomplete.

In the OT the Predators went on D first and dominated.  At this point BW3 was too frustrated and couldn't do a thing.  It was very apparent when one player told the QB "YOU"RE THE WORST QB EVER!"  Once the Predators got the ball back they didn't convert on the first two plays, but on 3rd down they ran #1 Clark in motion and he snuck out into the flats and #7 Brown found him for a 20-14 Predator win!

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

With many pulls in the game and defensed passes #1 Clark is awarded Player of the Week honors.  His play in the last 5 minutes really set him apart.  He scored the final 8 points for the Predators in the game with his huge two point conversion catch (sending the game to OT) and scoring the winning TD in OT.  His on the field awareness was also showcased as his use of the teams timeouts gave the Predators a hail mary chance at the end of regulation.

WEEK 3

In Week 3 the Predators kept the momentum going right from the start against All About TDs.  They also had back #27 Clapper, who got involved early catching a couple short passes and picking up some YAC!  The Predators played very well offensively in this game led by #7 Brown, who passed for 5 TDSin the game.  Thus far this season #7 Brown has accounted for 9 TDs and 4 INTs.  #2 Long caught the first pass of the game on a nice out pattern that he is acustom to.  Thus far this season #2 Long has intercepted 4 passes and caught 2 TDs.  On the second TD of the game #33 Price went deep and #7 put it out there perfectly and #33 bobbled it like 7 times before he pulled it in...... or should I say should have dropped it 7 times!  #33 Price has 3 sacks and 3 TDs on the season so far.  The Third score came as #6 Couch drew up a beauty with seconds left in the first half and #7 Brown delivered a perfect ball!  The score put the Predators up 20-0 at the half.  The second half was much in the same.  The Preator D making it difficult for the offense and the Predator O taking control.  #7 Brown found #33 Price on a short 4th and goal situation for a TD.  Then the Predator D gave up an ugly long play for a TD....... Pansies!  Finally #7 Brown found #6 Couch on a deep streak to mercy All About TDs 33-7.  So far this season # Couch has 3 INTs and 2 TDs.  It was a great win and a must needed boost in point differential in the standings.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Coming away with Player of the Week honors is #7 Brown.  He threw for 5 TDs and only 1 INT and the Predators cruised.  #7 Brown is putting together a great season so far.  In a post game BroBaker's interview #7 Brown said "I really only threw two bad passes, an ugly slant to #33 and that stupid pick at the goal line!" unquote.  To his defense the dude made a good play.  He also played a good game at his CB position making some really nice pulls and being in position to make the play repeatedly.

Coming up for the Predators they have a great stretch battles. This Thursday they play Northeast Prudential Farm Geico Regressive Waterhouse.  A team not to take lightly and coming in on a two game wining streak.  In Week five they play the Seedmen, which the Predators have a 7-0 edge in head to head battles.  Then in Week 6 the Predators battle the Gunners, a rematch of the Season 6 Title where the Predators lost 14-20 and had it for the taking.  Shit that sounds like a fun three weeks to me!  And as we know when the Predators lace em up and it's time to hunt..... There will be blood!