Business as Usual for Team C

The Commissioner answers questions after the game. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Lewis)

Young Talent for Team D Comes Up Short

Matt Albert
TFL Illustrated

CHAMPAIGN--Team C (1-0) came out fired up from the very start of the game and never let up as they cruised to a 28-14 victory over Team D (0-1) in the second game of opening week. Leading the charge for Team C was Calvin Braker who threw for 98 yards on 8 completions. He started the scoring right away with an 8 yard touchdown pass to Paul Okarma just 1:07 into the game. It was the first of 3 touchdowns through the air. Braker also ran 9 yards for an additional score.



Rock solid from top to bottom. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Lewis)

The quick start for Team C never made them look back. Braker was especially relieved for that.

"I started throwing the ball real bad by the later parts of the game. Getting that early score was huge."

Also coming up big for Team C was Andy Imig who had been warmed up from playing in a reserve role for Team A in the first game. Imig intercepted two passes and would've had a third if his left foot had not been out of bounds. He also had one tackle. Both of his interceptions came near the end zone as Team D was about to score, and the second proved to be the backbreaker.

"That was a real momentum shift in the game. I was like a stretch limo stretching the momentum at a high school dance."

But the real show came from arguably the most entertaining player in the entire league, Glenn Eikenberry. Eikenberry put up gaudy numbers on defense with 6 tackles and an interception, but his words were clearly the work of a verbal virtuoso.

"I get a lot of energy from sleep and three square meals a day. Sometimes four. All protein. I'm always thinking about football. I also watch a lot of NFL Tonight and College Gameday. I really get it all from Lee Corso."

During the game, Eikenberry came up with gems such as "Whoop! Whoop!" and "I'm gonna chop block!"

On one kickoff, he could be heard yelling "CRUSH HIS HEAD!"

Unfortunately for Team D, they just didn't quite have enough to contend with Team C. The youth of the squad had some brilliant flashes along the way, though. Allissa Carter led all Trumpettes for the day with 27 yards on 2 catches including one for a touchdown in the first half. Russ Chinn had 3 catches for 17 yards and the other touchdown of the day right as the first half clock expired. He also had 3 tackles to tie the lead for all rookies (Alex Binek co-leader).



Lots of potential. Can they mature in time? (Photo courtesy of Michelle Lewis)

Sophomore Chris Preston passed for 72 yards on 8 completions with two touchdowns, but the interceptions came at the most inopportune times. Despite the turnovers, Preston continues to show improvement from last season and figures to be a gamebreaker late in the season for Team D.

Game Notes

Paul Okarma had 2 catches for 30 yards and showed no signs of a letdown despite the late signing. He also intercepted a pass that actually hurt his team's field position but claimed he wanted to "pad his stats"...Attendance for the second game was poor...Negotiations have broken down with Insight and Comcast for a television deal...The Commissioner was seen at both games on the sidelines. He expressed his excitement for the new year but was disappointed that the league has not exploited enough people for money yet.


Does anyone care what this guy thinks? (Photo courtesy of Michelle Lewis)