TFL Week 2 Preview

Teams Look For Improvement After Competitive First Week

Matt Albert
TFL Press

The big question facing each team this week is "How Do We Get Better?" While most of the quarterbacks have figured out who their favorite receivers are, the key point is figuring out how to find roles for everybody else. This will be the biggest challenge facing all four teams on Sunday at the Terrace Fields. That and trying to avoid the silk worms.

Game Capsules

Team A (-13.5) vs. Team D
Time: 1 pm
Place: Terrace Fields
TV: None
Radio: None
Keys for Team A: It was all about Quinn Fuechsl and Joe Griglione last week during that frantic final drive. Look for Team D to double team Griglione and prevent the big play. Fuechsl will no doubt have to find other receivers to free up the Italian Stallion. An effective run game will also keep the defense packed down by the line making it easier for Griglione and the rest of the WRs to get behind the secondary.
Keys for Team D: Interceptions were the downfall for them last week. Luckily, they're not facing a secondary with high school football experience this time. Their aggressiveness with the passing game may be the only thing that can keep them in the contest. One thing's for sure: Team A's secondary showed holes in the second half last week down the stretch. If Jon Huffman, Andy Imig, and the other WRs (including rookies Davis and Willitz) can have enough stamina for the end of the game, Wujek's got the arm to find them in the end zone.

Malbert's Prediction: Team A, 35-28


Team B (+6.5) vs. Team C
Time: 2 pm
Place: Terrace Fields
TV: None
Radio: None
Keys for Team B: They came oh so close to pulling off an incredible comeback last week. They're no doubt very anxious to get back on the field for another shot at it. Bob Mecozzi was able to help establish a balanced run and pass attack last week, but he'll need help this week. He's going to have to deal with Calvin Braker and his ability to go up and get the ball. The offensive line needs to step up big this week because if Mecozzi doesn't have time to throw, it may spell trouble early on. Look for Tim Schwaegler to get a few more touches and for Chris Paolinetti to handle the duties all day on the line.
Keys for Team C: After wowing the sparse crowd last week, Calvin Braker is going to try to do it again. It's not the end of the world if he doesn't get another four picks, but it's no shocker if he's able to get one or two more. Allen Obendorf was able to put a lot of pressure on the quarterback last week, and he'll have to do it again. If he succeeds with this, Braker will be licking his chops for an errant throw.

Malbert's Prediction: Team C, 21-14