Matt Albert
TFL Press
CHAMPAIGN--Separation Saturday in college football carried over to Sunday for the TFL as Team C defeated Team B 35-28 in late game action. It made Team C the only undefeated team remaining in the league with a record of 2 wins and no losses. Calvin Braker once again stepped up as he added to his league leading interception total when he picked off a Chris Preston pass and returned it 23 yards for a score. It was Braker's fifth interception of the season and established his average at 2.5 picks per game.
"I knew Bob [Mecozzi] would cut right, so I just followed him and read the quarterback's eyes," said Braker. He also had seven tackles as he led his team to its second win in a row.
Eric Forry also had a big day for Team C. He was 8/17 for 52 yards and two touchdown passes. His first came on a trick play that was flawlessly executed by him and Braker. Braker took the snap then pitched back to Forry. He ran around the line and streaked down the right side of the field. Forry found him with a gorgeous 15 yard fade pass. It made the score 21-14 in favor of Team C and provided the cushion for the rest of the game.
Not to be overlooked was the debut of rookie Chris Preston for Team B (0-2). Despite the final outcome, Preston led all quarterbacks for the day as he went 14/32 for 71 yards through the air. His only crucial mistake came on the Braker interception that went back for 7 points. However, he still shouldered all of the blame after the game was over. "Chalk the loss up on my part. I didn't throw enough good passes. But give credit to their defense."
Bob Mecozzi had a good all around today as he caught 4 passes for 27 yards and then contributed on the defensive side with 7 tackles. With Preston taking on the quarterbacking responsibilities, Mecozzi looked much more at ease on the field. It is expected for the change to be a permanent one.
Team C began the scoring as Braker found Chad Skarpiak for an 8 yard touchdown pass with 14:04 left in the first half. Team B had no answer four minutes later when Braker intercepted Preston to make it 14-0. Preston finally answered on the next possession finding a leaping Kevin Caron in the back of the end zone to make it 14-7 with 9:45 remaining in the half. Preston then threw a 6 yard strike to Mecozzi for the tying score with 7:10 until halftime. The teams appeared equally matched until the second half started with the Braker/Forry trick play which was then followed by a 13 yard touchdown run by Forry with 3:55 left in the game. This made it 28-14 and finished off any hopes for Team B.
Braker added on the final score for Team C when he threw a 2 yard touchdown pass to Zach Geller making it 35-14. It was Geller's first touchdown of his TFL career. Preston was able to make it look respectable when he found temporary sub Scott Wujek for a 7 yard scoring pass. This brought it to 35-21, and Wujek returned a fumble on the final play of the game for a touchdown that ended the scoring at 35-28.
Game Notes
Allen Obendorf was instrumental for the second week in a row with his play on the defensive line. He had 6 hurries on the day. "They were doing a good job holding me back, but I was just trying to open it up for interceptions by Calvin."...There were five total interceptions in the game by five different players...The attendance for the game was significantly less than the previous game. Only 3 showed up and severely bruised the marketing department's ego on what was expected to be their biggest promotion day: Invisible Bobblehead Doll Day...Negotiations have apparently broken off as the TFL cannot find a suitable TV contract. However, there are rumors that WDWS is looking into a radio deal as Brian Barnhart is suffering from manic depression as he broadcasts Illinois football. It is hoped that the compelling game play of the TFL can cure him. There are no candidates for a color commentator at this time.
All photos courtesty of TFL photographer and Mysterious Fifth Beatle Michelle Lewis.
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