Predators Post First Loss After 5-0 Start

Week 4

Going into Week 4 the Predators played Southnorth Mutually and won convincingly 25-0.  The defense continued their outstanding play posting their first shutout of the season.  Leading the way for the Predators in Week 4 was #33 Price, who scored the first two TD's of the game and recorded 4 sacks on defense.  The four sacks tied a Predator/personal record, but never did it wearing #33.  The first TD was a long streak down the right sideline where #7 Brown put it where only #33 Price could catch it.  The second TD came on the same sideline when #7 Brown gave #33 Price a chance to make a play on a jump ball fade and #33 Price came down with it and took it for six.  The next score came by the defense.  As the first half was ending Northwest was in position to scored.  The QB riffled one to the end zone and #7 Brown came up with it.  There was a little confusion on the field, but not for #7 Brown, once everyone else figured out the play wasn't dead #7 Brown was already to midfield taking it to the house.  The Predators led at the half 19-0.

In the second half the Predator defense was suffocating and the offense couldn't do a thing.  #2 Long picking off two passes and #6 Couch picking off another.  Along with #33 Price's 4 sacks and #6 Couch adding another, I would say that's a good day at the office defensively.  The final score came when #7 Brown found #27 Clapper late in the game.

Player of the Week

With the first two TDs in the game and four sacks #33 Price earns himself Player of the Week honors.  #33 Price has been strong on both sides of the ball and the Predators hope it continues. 

Week 5

At 4-0 the Predators went into Week 5 facing the Seedmen. Early in the game the Predators continued their dominance from the previous two games.  #7 Brown found #33 Price deep for the first score.  After a quick punt the Predators got the ball back and #33 Price found #2 Long for the second TD of the game.  It was a play the team had been working on and was good to see it work.  At this point the Predators were rolling.  Once again the Predators got the ball ball back and drove it down the field with ease when disater struck.  Time was winding down and the Predators were cruising to a big lead at the end of the half when #7 Brown got his pass intercepted and returned to the Predators 10 yard line.  It only took the Seedmen two plays to punch it in and the half ended with Predators 12, Seedmen 7.  It was a two TD swing and gave the Seedmen life.

 In the second half the Predators moved the ball again and #7 Brown found #2 Long for a TD and a 18-7 lead.  The Predators got the ball back and quickly found themselves in a 4th and 5 situation with about 10:30 left in the game. The Predators have a one rule, if it's less than 4th and 8 at mid field, we go for it.  However, #1 Clark was out for this game and at this moment the Predators needed him most.  #33 Price said and I quote "We should just punt this and preserve this win" unquote.  Well, they did and the Seedmen scored in like three plays!  7 minutes left.  The Predators started their drive and again moved the ball at will.  But at the Seedmen 15 yard line #7 Brown threw what looked like an easy drag to #6 Couch, but the pass was intercepted and returned just past midfield with 5 minutes left.  The Seedmen then chipped away at the Predators D that was lacking mojo at the time. They then scored the go ahead TD with 58 seconds left, putting the Seedmen up 19-18.

On the final drive of the game #7 Brown put together his second game win drive of the season! On the drive he found a lot of #27 Clapper.  One pass was especially big when #7 Brown scramble right and threw back left and #27 Clapper made an outstanding catch, grabbing it 1 inch from the ground then picking up big yards.  He then found #27 Clapper two more times. After #27 Clapper got out of bounds the Predators had two chances to get a TD but they only needed one.  The entire game #7 Brown had in his head, Haus is my outlet.  Well he found #52 Oberhaus over the middle for a 7 yard scored and a Predator victory!  It was a crazy game and a great win!

Player of the Week

With 2 TDs and 1 INT #2 Long earns Player of the Week honors.  So far this season #2 Long does what he does making plays on both offense and defense.  So far through Season 8 #2 Long leads the Predators with 7 INTs and is second in TDs with 4.  Keep ballin #2!

Week 6

Week 6 the Predators faced the Gunners who stood at 4-1.  The Predators were out two major contributors.  #33 Price was out with a foot injury and #7 Brown was out of town taking care of his 7,500 square foot mansion cottage in Canada where all the maids are Playmates and the beer flows like wine.  The Predators got the ball first and moved the ball well putting themselves in scoring position.  The renta-QB Brenner came in and played very well on both sides of the ball.  However on the first series #1 Clark slightly bobbled one pass and the Gunners took full advantage intercepting the pass and returning it to mid field.  From then on the Gunners were crisp and clean not making many mistakes and capitalizing on down and distance situations.  The Predators hung very tough and kept it close but in the end they were out played.  Brenner found #6 Couch and #2 Long on a couple deep passes picking up big yards and also found #6 Couch on a 10 yard TD pass.  At the half the Predators were down 14-6.  In the second half the Predators were down one score and had 3rd and goal from the 25 and Brenner threw a nice pass to #11 Brown that looked like a TD, but the pass was dropped and the series was ended on the next play.  Late in the game #52 Oberhaus caught a deep TD before the game expired.  The game ended at 15-25.

Coming up in the next game for the Predators they play Akron's Finest in Week 7.  The Predators beat Akron's Finest in Week 1 8-7 in a bizarre ending to a game.  It was a chippy match up and the Predator D played big during the game, especially down the stretch.  Akron's Finest is expected to be hungry and ready to roll after the week one loss.  However as the Predators know from past experience, if they start strong and pack the first punch(figuratively not literally) in the game, Akron's Finest will turn on each other and fold.  If the Predators let them get going, they become harder to stop.  Tune into the Week 7 match up on Thursday at 10 pm.
 

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!

 

Defense Shines Over 1-3 Stretch

One month ago the Predators were 3-1 and comfortably in first place.  However, over the last month the Predators have gone 1-3 and their record stands at 4-4.  They got embarassed 12-31 to Akron's Finest, lost 7-13 to defending champion Ticknors in OT, lost 6-7 to the Stallions and sqeaked by David B's 9-7 last week.  The Predators out scored David B's 55-20 in the teams previous two meetings.  It has been a rocky month and there has been turmoil, but the Predators will push on as a team and continue their quest to win the title.

One thing we know about the Predators is that no team plays defense like they do.  Shit, practically the whole league copied their GOLD Defense, but they still don't execute it like the Predators.  If the Predators could only figure out a way to muster up 3 TDs every game offensively they would be virtualy unbeatable.

The Predators have gone back to the drawing board and have established a new plan both X's and O's and personnel wise.  The plan is better and more simplified, but it comes down to execution.  They had an awesome Offensive practice this week and really seemed to iron out the problems they have had over the last month.  The plan is better, they moved players around to make them stronger, but it comes down to executing the task at hand.  We will see what the Predators have up their sleeve this Thursday as they battle the Stallions.

Week 8 Players of the Week

Offense- #45 Price

#45 Price scored the only Predator TD in a 9-7 victory last Thursday.  #45 Price continues to get moved around on the Predator offense and plays admirably where ever ask.  Whether center, receiver or QB #45 Price rises up.  He has 4 receiving TDs on the season and has also added 2 TDs passing.  And defensively has 3 INTs this year.  As the Predator back up QB he's asked to keep the Predators in the game and without much practice he does just that.

Defense- Predator Defense

Over the last three weeks the Predator defense has given up 2 TDs in regulation.  Back against the wall is something the Predator defense has come to know and they feed on it.  They're used to having to make plays in pressure situations and it shows.  The Predator defense will pee on all this praise because all they care about is stopping the next play and making opposing offenses crazy.

Back on Track, Predators Improve to 3-1

After starting the season 2-0, the Predators dropped a game 7-13 to a talented Ticknor team.  The Predators statistically played better than the Ticknors, however it didn't show on the score board.  They moved the ball better, played better D, but the breaks(refs) didn't go their way, but that's the game.  Not to mention they were not at full strength because they were INTIMIDATORED out of a man.  However, last week the Predators got back on the winning track beating David B's 25-18.  A team they beat 30-2 three weeks earlier.  The Predators didn't play to their potential but they came away with the victory.  They now have shown the ability to play below their potential, but still get a win.  Something they don't want to get in the habit of doing, but that they can.  It is an affect of putting in their dues and never giving up, a trait all Predators obtain on and off the field.

Offensivley the game started exactly how the first game started, with #7 Brown throwing a INT on the first play of the game.  But this time the Predator D didn't respond with a stop and the Predators were down 0-6.  The Predators then moved the ball and found themselves with a 4th and 3 at mid field.  #7 Brown capitalized as he hit #33 Price in the flats for a long TD reception.  #33 Price caught the second TD later in the game when the Predators faced a fourth and goal from the 4, putting them up 13-12.  Later in the game with time winding down the Predators found themselves 3rd and goal from the 25 down 13-18 with 1:35 left on the clock.  #7 Brown scrambled around ultimately finding #2 Long in the back of the endzone, putting the Predators up 19-18.  The final minute and a half was just a formality against the Predator D.  #1 Clark picked off a David B's pass and returned it 68 yards for a TD!  #1 Clark was sniffing that pick like fine wine the whole game, in position to take it the other way on numerous occasions.  It was a great ending to a game that looked like it was going to get away from the Predators.  They stayed together and hung in and got the win.

Defensively the Predators played pretty good.  Overall it wasn't what they are used to, but they hung in and got it done.  #33 Price got two sacks in the game along with 2 TDs offensively.  #27 Clapper was also big on D with an INT and 3 defensed passes and was crucial offensively moving the ball down field, very close to breaking one.  #7 Brown also INT'd a pass and defensed two, his one INT was huge for the D.  #1 Clark made the play of the game on D and also defensed 6 passes.  #45 Price also played well defensively and caught 5 passes on offense.  # 2 Long defensed 3 passes and made the game winning catch offensively. 

It wasn't their best game but the Predators will take it.  They have come so far that they can play poorly and still win.  But they know they can't have an effort like they had last week, or the week before in the loss and win the title.  This is a good week to put it all together, as they play the First Place team.  If they play the way they have the last two weeks then we might as well chalk up a L in that colum.  But if I know the Predators they will play with a chip on their shoulder.  We'll see what happens this week, as the Predators play Akron's Finest Thursday at 9pm.

Offensive Player of the Week- #7 Brown

#7 Brown wins Offensive Player of Week honors with 3 TDs and 1 INT.  Keeping his head late in the game, with the Predators down, #7 moved the Predators into position when he found #2 Long in the back of the endzone for the go ahead score.  The throw and catch foreshadows what's to come in the 2012 Title run. #7 Brown also intercepted a pass on D and defensed many passes.

Defensive Player of the Week- #1 Clark

#1 Clark wins Defensive Player of Week honors with 6 passes defensed and his game winning INT for TD.  Week in and week out #1 Clark continues to prove he pulls flags better than any other Predator and his pick six puts him alone as the only Predator to return 3 INT's for TD's in the teams history.

Game Starts Late, Predators End It Early

The Predators week 2 game against infocision started late and wasn't much of a game.  infocision was beat up so bad they don't deserve to get the first letter of their team name capitalized in this blog.  Right from the beginning #7 Brown moved the offense well, getting all Predators involved throwing 5 TDs and 1 INT.  The performance gives him back to back 5 TD games which is a first in Predator history.  Creating most of the damage receiving for the Predators was #2 Long and #45 Price.  #2 Long caught many passes and scored 2 TD's.  He also added 2 INTs defensively, totaling 5 on the season. #45 Price led the team in receptions for the game and scored a TD.  #45 Price came close to scoring three but was stopped twice at the one yard line.  One catch inperticular was amazing catching it on the sidelines on the last play of the first half.  He also added a INT on defense.  #27 Clapper added a TD offensively, on a very nice play where he started right and went back left, and played lock down D as infocision wouldn't even throw his way, but he still somehow managed 6 passes defensed!!!!!  #1 Clark was his usual Spriderman self as he once again led the D in pulls for the game.  So quick noise isn't made when he pulls flags.  And #33 Price busted out with 3 sacks, 1 safety and a knocked down pass defensively while adding a TD offensively.  It was his first 3 sack performance since season 2.  All and all it was a great win against..... who ever they were.... but the Predators are foaming at the mouth for a more difficult hunt and it's coming up this week as they play the current defending Winter Champion Ticknors.  The offense is thirsty for blood, the defense smells fear and the Predators are coming Thursday at 10pm.  You better wear your rain coat, because it's going to get messy.

Week 2 Players of the Week

Offense- #7 Brown

Back-to-Back 5 TD Performances gives #7 Brown Player of the Week honors.  Increased arm strength and accuracy has been apparent going back to last fall and his teammates get to reep the benefits.  The Predators have only punted once this season and have only 4 turnovers.  They are off to their fastest start offensively in team history and #7 is leading the way.

Defense- #33 Price

A 3 sack, 1 safety and 1 knocked down pass performance gives #33 Price Player of the Week honors.  The Predators Defense is once again nasty and #33 has done his part.  Relentless pressure on opposing QB's helps the Predator secondary go in for the kill!  The D has yet to be scored on this season and the Predators this week will be going for a Predator record 3 straight games without giving up a touchdown.  I don't know about you, but I smell a blood bath!

Predator Win Big in Opener 30-2

The season got off to a good start Thursday night as the Predators crushed David B's/BroBakers 30-2. The Predators were the more polished and experienced team and it show as the game progressed. The Predators have a plan in place offensively and are more organized from past seasons. They know what works better in certain situations than they used to. Individually on defense their personnel knows their role and executes the defense in a textbook fashion. It was a great opening night win and only their second season opening win in 7 season.

With all the good we saw there still was some rust on behalf of the Predators. They missed many flag pulls, something we're not accustom to seeing from the Predators. They turned the ball over on 1st and goal from the 10 after #2 Long intercepted a pass and nearly returned it for a touchdown. They had a botched snap in their own end zone that result in two points for the opposition. They also had a miscommunication on an easy 4th and two at mid field in the first half. But these are correctable errors that happen at the beginning of seasons. All in all, the offense played consistent and smooth and the defense was it's usual "lion hunts down a gazelle on the Discovery channel" self.

It was a great team effort in the win. #7 Brown had a strong first outing throwing for 5 TD's and 2 INT's. He also had a pass defensed. #45 Price had a good game scoring 1 long TD, out running the defense for on the score. He also had two passes defensed. #1 Clark scored 1 TD in the game where he got behind the D for a fifty yard score. Now for the players of the week:

Offensive Player of the Week- #27 Clapper

Scoring 2 TD's and making many catches and runs earns #27 Clapper Player of the Week honors. He made one really tough catch in traffic deep down the middle of the field. He also contributed with 1 INT and 3 passes defensed.

Defensive Player of the Week- #2 Long

With 3 INT's and 3 passes defensed #2 Long led the way for the defense. He was one player away from taking one of his picks for six. He added 1 TD on offense.

The Predators will play again next Thursday but they don't know who they play and when because they don't have a schedule. Awesome. Stay tuned for week 2 information.

Expectations High Amongst the Predators

Last season for the Predators was a good one. They posted a 7-3 record and got to the title game. However, the last time we saw the Predators in action, the lost a tough championship game 13-21. It was a game where they out played the opponent the majority of the game but made a few costly mistakes that they couldn't recover from. They were proud of season 6, but now they want more.

Going into Season 7 the Predators are essentially the same team they were exiting season 6. They were and still are a six man roster in a six on six league. Leading the way this season is current Predator MVP #7 Brown who had an outstanding year but has unfinished business and wants to finish the job in 2012 with a title. #33 Price is back again and is hungry to break the 12 sack Predator record in a season. Lets not forget about former Predator MVP #2 Long who looks ready to take back that MVP title. He is coming off a Defensive Player of the Year performance and looks trim and ready to roll. Then there's #1 Clark, who recieved the coveted Predator Award last season with his big play potential and heads up on the field play. He has his seat belt strapped and is ready for a title ride. Don't forget about #27 Clapper, who's gears are oiled and is ready for a breakout season. He's looked quick in OTA's and wants to make his impression felt right from the first snap. He is once again will be in the mix for player of the year. He took home Performance of the Year last season. The biggest improvement to the Predators this season is the transformation of #45 Price. As the Predators walked off the field in the championship game #45 Price carried 247 pounds on his shoulders. When he walks onto the field tonight he will be carrying 208 pounds. Get ready for #45 Price to have a big season. #11 Brown will also be helping out the Predators this season. He is young, strong and isn't sore the next day after games!!! The Predators are fortunate to have #11 Brown in their corner. He was even offered a contract by another team, but decided to stay. And don't think for a minute that the Predators won't go "retro roster" and bring back #52 Oberhaus for a game or two. He has even lost 30 pounds. It's shaping up to be a good year.

The Predators toasted "one more year" at the extremely up scale banquet last season put on by management at the 5 star gormet Cleats(Registered Trademark LLC sole proprietor Cleats Inc.) in Wadstucky. This year is deemed "Title in Twelve" and is their fourth year in existance and in some ways feeling like a Senior year. Well, it seems the Predators ment what they said at the banquet. In some way or another each Predator has improved their role going into this Season 7. Some trained harder, ran a bit more or watched their diet but the roster has improved and it's the same players. But will all this reflect in their record? Will they take the title in 2012? They know it won't be easy but if they play the way they did last season and focus at the tasks at hand; good throws, catchingballs, tough D, getting 6 yards on 3rd and five, making QB uncomfortable, ect., everything else should take care of itself.

Spring is finally hear and it's going to be a fun 10 weeks. It's crazy a team that started 0-9 in their first season has survived to a 7th season. I've said it before and I'll say it again, we will see once again and again and again what the Predators are made of as Season 7 kicksoff tonight at 10pm, as the Predators take on David B's.

Fall '11 Awards

After looking back on season six it was quite a ride. The Predators posted a 7-3 season and it was one to remember. With more ups than downs along the way, this season will go down as the best yet. Unfortunately it ended with a loss in the title game. However the Predators accomplished many good things. The Predators had both their best seasons both offensively and defensively. The offense average a team best 19.3 ppg and the strong defense only gave up 10.5 ppg. Beating their great season 2 mark of 12.1. The offense put up more than 30 points 3 times this season, something never been done before. The defense unfortunately did not have a shut out, but they gave up less than 10 points in 7 of their 10 games! HOLY SHIT! And the most points they gave up all season was 21 in the title. These BRO'S can play some D!

We all know the Predators are one team and they win and lose that way and that's the way they like it. But for shit sake what follows are some award nominations honoring individual Predators for their contributions this season, I apologize if I forgot anything great (I'm sure you'll let me know, probably should have had a poll);

PLAY OF THE YEAR

#33 Price go ahead TD in Playoff win vs Akron's Finest

#1 Clark slant catch and made 4 defenders miss on way to end zone

#1 Clark lateral to #45 Price en route to TD

#45 Price pass deflection on 4th and goal in Playoff win vs Akron's Finest

PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

#27 Clapper 1 TD 1 Pass TD and two INT's on first two defensive plays vs Seedmen

#45 Price 2 TD's, 1 pass TD in win vs Older but Still Good

#7 Brown 5 TD passes in win vs Dip Set

#45 Price backup QB performance in win vs Akron's Finest

#12 Wolny 3 INT's coming out of Retirement in win vs Akron's Finest

#2 Long 4 INT's in win vs Older but Still Good

#33 Price 3 TD's in win vs Gunners

WORST DROP PASS

#33 Price deep pass in loss to Gunners and 4th and goal drop in end zone vs whoever that was

#27 Clapper over the shoulder drop when Mr. Price said "Come on Matt!"

#45 Price for sure long TD in loss vs Gunners

#1 Clark drop in end zone at the end of first half in playoff game vs Akron's Finest

BEST BROBAKER'S MOMENT

Every time we saw Rob Winegar!!!

#33 Price amazing pool shots on his birthday!!!

The one night on the outside part laughing a lot and talking about whatever, that was fun!!!

The chick fight by the bathroom!!!

The "That looks like a nice roast beef sandwhich! Cute girl though" moment

PREDATOR AWARD- For leadership, field IQ, intangibles....you get the idea

#1 Clark

#27 Clapper

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

#7 Brown

#27 Clapper

#33 Price

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

#1 Clark

#2 Long

#45 Price

MVP

#1 Clark

#2 Long

#7 Brown

#27 Clapper

#33 Price

#45 Price

These are the nominee's for season 6 of the Predators saga. I would really like to have some kind of voting where no Predators know who voted for who. I (the anonymous person who writes the blogs that's not a Predator) do not know how to do that. If you know of a way please let me know. I tried to remember all the great moments this season. It's all in fun so sorry if I forgot something. I can't wait till next season so all of us can shoot for worst drop of the year award again. And remember.....GO PREDATORS!

Nothing Can Stop The Predators!

Last Thursday night the Predators punched their ticket to the title game by beating Akron's Finest 12-7. The semi-final win was just another step forward in what already is a successful season. The Predators found themselves down early and at half time 0-6. But instead of panicking they stuck to their game plan offensively and trusted in their defense to keep them in it. They put together two great drives and had two outstanding goa line stands in the second half and rallied to a 12-7 victory in the semi-finals. It improved their record to 7-2 and honestly the Predators could be 9-0. In both losses the Predators outplayed their opponents but it didn't show on the scoreboard. The 7-2 record is unquestionably their best season to date. Their roster is strong bottom to top and it shows in their record.

Throughout the entire season the Predators have proved they are strong both physically and mentally. Anchored by their defense, which basically suffocates offenses in the red zone, the Predators have piled up win after win. After an opening game defeat, the Predators are 7-1 and rolling. This season their offense has taken it to another level. #7 Brown has had a breakout season at QB piling up TD's and has pretty much eliminated mistakes. His play has really been the difference for the success of the Predator offense. And his ability to break up passes and pull flags defensively makes you think why he wasn't out their sooner. #1 Clark has finally gotten his chance to start on offense and has made management look bad for waiting so long. He just puts the defense to sleep on the outside and makes them pay late in games. Who can forget making 4 defenders miss pulls on his way to a long TD this season. And if he doesn't want to score he'll just pitch it to a teammate so they can get some ink. #45 Price is slimmer and faster and it shows in his play. His new light frame has shown as he's made some defenders miss this season and opened up the stride scoring his share of TD's and also really making his presence known on Defense. His increased productivity by knocking down passes and pulling flags has really elevated the Predator defense to best in the league. #2 Long continues to do what he does on both sides of the ball, catching TD's, knocking down balls and intercepting passes. He has been the constant during the Predators six seasons. His 4 INT's in one game this season is a Predator record that will be hard to beat in the future. And who can forget what #27 Clapper has contributed this season to the Predators. First two defensive snaps in a game, two #27 Clapper INT's.... That won't be duplicated! His strong defensive play and explosiveness offensively is another reason why the Predators are having their best season. There's a reason why the Predators have had their best seasons when #27 Clapper is on the roster....enough said. And we can't forget about #8 Wagar who has toughed it out through a bitter sweet season. After getting hurt early in week 1, which he toughed out and played the whole game and they didn't have a sub (no names please), he fought the injury through the whole season. He did come up big with a huge TD in a 13-8 victory in week 6 when again they didn't have a sub (no names Jake). And lets not forget about #12 Wolney who came out of retirement for one game and picked off the QB 3 times helping the Predators get a big win. Thanks Greg! Then there's #33 Price, he just fucking wants it bad! He'll even throw a hissy fit 5 minutes into the post game bar meeting after a loss.... What a baby!!!!!!!

As you can see by the descriptions of these players and the Predators themselves have found this out over the course of 6 seasons!!!!!!! It takes all six guys out on that field to make a great team and that's what the Predators have put together. Their offense is very strong and their defense is tops in the league. The Championship is there for the taking, LETS TAKE IT!

Back On Winning Track!

The Predators went into the Armadillos game focused and composed and came away with a big win. It started off bad and the Predators fell behind but came back in a big way to secure a 27-15 victory. It took every Predator contributing to get the win. Whether they were throwing, catching, pulling, blocking or decoying the Predators came together for the win and put them into 4th in the standings.

Right from the start the Predators were playing decent D but got caught in man coverage and gave up a long TD putting them down 0-8 early on. They came back in a big way when #7 Brown fond #27 Clapper for the first TD of the game. After a big turnover on downs the Predators found themselves in scoring position on 4th down when #7 Brown found #33 Price in the back of the end zone to put the Predators ahead. The Armadillos came back quick when the found the Predators in man D again and scorched them for a big play, putting them very close to scoring territory. They eventually scored making it 13-15 at half time.

At the start of the second half the Predators moved the ball down field but after a costly turnover things weren't looking good. But the defense made a stop on 3 straight plays from the two yard line giving them the ball back. It was the series of the game and a huge reason why they came away with the victory. All the Predators in the secondary were making pulls and stops all night and the entire unit should be applauded for the effort.

Once the Predators got the ball back the moved it again. The entire night they used options, laterals, multiple passers as they moved the ball down field. They seamed to create some chemistry in the huddle on this night. They ended up scoring again when #27 Clapper scored his second TD of the game, making him the 4th Predator in team history with multiple TDs in a game. At this point in the game the Predators D had figured out the Armadillos funky offense that gave them a headache and stopped it with ease at this point. But don't get me wrong, the Predators struggled with this O but talked about it and tried to figure it out as a team and did. If the Predators can continue to talk both offensively and defensively and do the things that continually make them better then they can be a team to reckon with. #45 Price capped the game off when #33 Price found him on short catch and run for a TD.

It was a big game and something that can encourage the Predators. With big games coming up we will see what Predator team shows up. Will it be the inconsistent one we've seen in the past or will the Predators get nasty and continue to grow for the future.

THE PREDATORS ARE BACK!

I don't know what you were doing monday night around 9 o'clock, but if you weren't at the Pinnacle Sports Complex with the thirty foot cage around it, your a loser! The Predators came, they played, and they kicked the Highlanders ass! The Predators roster is strong and has speed, quickness, height, and the ability to drink a lot of alcohol. From beginning to end the Predators demonstrated they have a bright future this season.

#1 Clark started the Predators rolling with a nice interception he almost took for six. And what did the Predators do next. Well, what no flag teams do, they ran the ball! After two productive running plays #7 Brown found Mr. Touchdown #2 Long for their first score of the game. #8 Wagar added the point after with a grab in the corner. Later in the half #7 Brown found #11 Brown on 4th down at mid field for a long TD. #11 Brown caught the pass and made a defender miss on his way to the endzone. The defense was good throughout the first half, but got a couple gifts from the Highlanders by way of drop passes.

In the second half the Predators got it going quickly as #7 Brown found #27 Clapper down the left sideline for a long TD, leaving the Highlanders speedster in his dust. On the following series the Highlanders got it going. They made a few completions and moved the ball to midfield, then #45 Price said enough of that and made his second interception of the game off of a Highlanders play action in the right corner of the endzone. On the next series #8 Wagar threw a perfect HB pass to #33 Price down the middle of the field but it just slipped through his hands. #33 Price made up for it later in the series when he caught a short one and juke one way, then another, and slipped past the D for a TD for the final score of the game.

The Predators won the game 25-6. They got a win and there will be many more to come this season. Management irritated some when putting this roster together, but management wants more than a 3-7 record. Its fun whether they win or lose, but its much more fun when they win. This team is strong and can really make a run this season. It's going to be fun to see what happens next. Stay tuned.............This article was brought to you by Genuine Precison LLC

Predatos Update

THE PREDATORS WILL BE BACK FOR SPRING 2011!

Fall '10 Schedule

9/23 Thursday 8pm Highlanders
10/4 Monday 10pm Martindale
10/7 Thursday 10pm Seedmen
10/14 Thursday 9pm Salvidors
10/21 Thursday 9pm Gunners
10/28 Thursday 8pm Highlanders

Predators Lose And Win, #45 And #2 Lead The Way

The Predators had a successful night playing in their first double header. After losing 6-31 to the Gunners they won 34-6 against the Seedmen. Against the Gunners the score looks bad and in the final 10 minutes they played bad. However, the Predators found themselves down 6-13 at halftime and with 12 minutes left in the game they were 1st and goal from the 5. #2 Long who was everywhere on the night, caught a 3rd down pass at mid field and made the normally sure handed Gunners miss the pull and took it down to the 5. The Predators had a chance to tie it up but couldn't manage to pick up 5 yards in four plays. After the turnover the wind came out of the sails and the Predators began to force things and the Gunners scored three times in the final ten minutes. #45 Price had 1 TD and 2 INT's against the Gunners and continually moved the ball against their defense. The Predators picked up 4 first downs in the game and were in scoring position many times. The defense also played well forcing them into 3rd and 4th situations however they didn't convert and they look to get better.

Against the Seedmen the Predators exploded both offensively and defensively. #2 Long had 2 TDs, 1 Point After and 1 INT against the Seedmen, both TD's being half the field and also getting another INT in the first game. He also made many other big catches. #45 Price who threw 6 TDs and 3 INT's on the night (5 TD's, 1 INT against Seedmen, matching a Predator record) played very well finding open receivers against both teams. #1 Clark also made his presence felt exceeding his total receptions last season against the Seedmen alone with 5 catches, 1 TD and an extra point. #15 Starosta also got into the mix making a few catches and scoring his first TD in a Predator uniform. #52 Oberhaus broke up passes defensively and also made an impact offensively as well. #33 Price score a TD in both games and also contributed a sack in the Predator effort tonight. And lets not forget about #12 Wolny making his first appearance making beautiful pull after beautiful pull. Many in the stands thought Spiderman was wearing the red and gold.

The Predators took a 22-0 lead at halftime against the Seedmen. They also had a great great drive at the end of the first half with 1:15 on the clock and one time out. #45 Price move the Predators down field but couldn't convert as time expired on the Seedmen 5 yard line. They didn't score but the drive was impressive. They extended the lead to 34-0 with 11 seconds before the mercy rule but a Seedmen receiver got behind a Predator defender (no names please!) for a deep TD, extending the game for a final two minutes.

It was a successful night for the Predators even with the loss. The Predators had fun and stayed healthy throughout the night. The season is still young and the Predators are 1-2. They will suit up again next week and try to even their record as they face.........I don't remember who they play but for the Predators, it doesn't really matter.

Week 2

The Predators head into week 2 facing a double header. They will face the Gunners in the first game and the Seedmen in the second game. The Seedmen will be hungry for a win against the Predators because last time they met the Predators eliminated them from the playoffs last fall. Tonight we will see the first of #12 Wolny in a Predator uniform and #52 Oberhaus is coming back to the squad as "The Reinforcement." The Predators will be without #7 Brown and #8 Wagar because simply, their pansy asses. It should be an exciting night as #45 Price will back under center for the first time since last fall. Stay tuned because in back-to-backs the Predators are double trouble!

Opener is Ugly!

The Predators lost 6-31 to Martindale on opening night. The game started off good when #2 Long intercepted a pass that set them up in good field position. #33 Price capitalized when #7 Brown found him in the end zone and put them up 6-0. After that Martindale's loud mouth QB wore down the defense. The Predators continually put them in 3rd and 4th situations but the Predators couldn't stop them when they needed to. Offensively the Predators only threatened to score one more time in the game but they turned it over on downs. Defensively the Predators couldn't match up personnel wise. Martindale took advantage of miss matches and the Predators really couldn't do anything about it. The Predators are now planning a new strategy offensively and defensively management better pull something out of their ass! We will see as the season moves along.

Fall '10 Preview

The last time we heard from the Predators the team had unraveled and season 4 appeared questionable. But as usual the Predators picked themselves back up and want to go even further and look to fist fight each other at the end of this season. The Predators come into this season thinner than ever (roster wise) with only seven player and one sub when needed. They hope to have a great season and finish with a winning record.

At quarterback they will use #7 Brown and #45 Price. Both have performed well at times and both have had some rough nights. The recievers the Predators will rely on this season are #1 Clark, #8 Wagar, #15 Starosta, #33 Price, carreer leading touchdown scorer #2 Long (16), and new comer #12 Wolny. The Predators are relying on Wolny to bring lots of defense and even more jokes for the Predators to enjoy. Who knows what they'll do on defense? I'm not even sure management does.

Whatever happens this season the Predators will have fun and win as many games as possible and give the refs shit. Opening night kicks off tonight at 10pm when the Predators battle Martindale.

Predators Update

Spring 09 (10 games, 1-9)
Points For 58
Points Against 227
PPG 5.8
Opp PPG 22.7

Fall 09 (11 games, 6-5)
Points For 121
Points Against 133
PPG 11.0
Opp PPG 12.1

Spring 10 (10 games, 3-7)
Points For 151
Points Against 244
PPG 15.1
Opp PPG 24.4

Spring 10 Statistics
Receiving (Record #2 Long-9, Fall 09)
#45 Price-7 TDs
#33 Price-5 TDs
#2 Long-4 TDs
#8 Wagar-3 TDs
#11 Brown-3 TDs
#1 Clark-1 TD

Passing (Record #7 Brown-19, Spring 10)
#7 Brown-19 TDs, 13 INTs
#8 Wagar-3 TDs, 3 INTs
#2 Long-1 TD
#33 Price-1 INT

Sacks (Record #33 Price-12, Fall 09)
#33 Price-8
#10 Piskac-3

Interceptions (Record #2 Long, #27 Clapper, #52 Oberhaus-5, Fall 09)
#11 Brown-2
#45 Price-2
#1 Clark-1
#2 Long-1
#8 Wagar-1
#33 Price-1
#52 Oberhaus-1

Season Ends In Frustration

The Predators lost again by twenty some points to a good team. They tried to mix it up and go with a different strategy on both sides of the ball, but it didn't go the way they hoped. The Bumslingers were smart and strategic and chipped away at the Predators defense. Three of their five TD's came on 4th down conversions. Two of which were long passes where the Predators had breakdowns in coverage. Offensively the Predators came with a different approach. #33 Price handled the snaps and played okay. By no means did he light up the defense, but he tried to open up the offense and get players into position to succeed. #7 Brown played the utility back and threw for a TD and a INT and also made a few solid runs for the offense. The Predators had trouble getting into a mix, but that is expected when you are trying new things. They did a nice job at the beginning of the second half when #33 Price drove them down to the one. He hit #15 Starosta over the middle that picked them up a first down. Later he hit #11 Brown on a 3rd down that got them down to the one. #7 Brown capitalized when he found #45 Price on 4th down for a TD. Defensively for the game the Predators wanted to play better, but missed assignments and penalties hurt their chances to get back into the game. The new formation they used worked well and disrupted what the Bumslingers wanted to do, but it still wasn't enough. The only real Predators highlights on the night was immediately after the game ended. They had just lost their fourth straight game, ending the season with a disappointing 3-7 record. The team began to pack up their gear and to put it lightly, some where a bit frustrated.

#45 Price identified the elephant in the room, #7 Brown and #33 Price let their emotions be felt, and the rest of the Predators watched as the squad came to the breaking point. The season was over and the Predators were a mess. Midway through the season the Predators were holding it together and somehow it all fell apart. The Predators were 3-3 and in playoff position. They got blind sided in the game of the season by the Green Footballs(with a ringer) and the season snowballed out of control. They got creamed in week 8, then lost to the Highlanders(winnable game) and finally got out played badly in the finale.


At this point season 4 is a question mark. The Predators need a roster that can show up and compete no matter who's the opposing team. As the the Predators have learned, this league is more physical then they thought and every team badly wants to win. This season the Predators took a big step backwards from last season. The future seemed bright and the Predators were excited about what would happened next after last season. But as this season closed moral was the lowest it has ever been. The excitement for next season just wasn't there. The season is over and you are what your record is, and for the Predators that's 3-7. What happens next? Well, I can't see the Predators packing it in just yet.

Week 10

This week the Predators play the third place Bumslingers. The last time the teams met the Predators lost 6-27. They are a very good team and regularly make the playoffs when they play in the league. They are big and have an excellent QB. The Predators come into the game 3-6 and on a three game losing streak. The Predators will come with a new look both offensively and defensively. The Predators will be out #8 Wagar this week, so #15 Starosta will come back to the offensive side of the ball. Defensively the Predators will also be changing things up. They will move a few players around and experiment with some new formations. The season has taken a turn for the worse and the Predators need to shake things up. We will see what they have in store tonight, when the face the Bumslingers at 9pm.