The game started out as a defensive battle. The Otters forced a fumble on the Saber cats first drive and was able to convert the turnover into 7 quick points. The rest of the first quarter lacked excitement as both teams exchanged punts. The first quarter ended with a Mike Boss interception in typical fashion.
The second quarter started with the Saber Cats already on the Otters 38 yard line. Seven plays later and the score was tied 7-7. On the next possession, the Otters wasted no time answering back. In just over 3 minutes and 7 plays later, Mike Boss found Bradley Westfield in the end zone. The Otters were up 14-7. The Saber cats next possession was helped tremendously by back-to-back-to-back penalties by the Otters defensive line. Unfortunately, the drive stalled out at the 25 yard line and the Saber cats settled for a field goal. The Otters still led 14-10. The rest of the first half ended in anti-climatically.
The third quarter started with Mike Boss and co. starting on their own 9 yard line. After a sack and 2 dropped passes, the Otters were forced to punt. The Saber Cats started once again in Otters territory at their 41 yard line. Ethan Hunt found himself on his back a few times during this drive and the Saber Cats had to settle for another field goal. Special teams may have been the best performing group by the Saber cats as this kick off once again pinned the Otters deep in their own territory. This didn’t help though as Mike Boss was able to march them downfield and answer back with a field goal of their own. The 3rd quarter ended with 3 more punts and the Otters barely holding on 17-13.
The 4th quarter started with a few more punts. The Otters got the ball around the 12 minute mark on their own 41 yard line. Mike Boss wasted no time marching down the field, capping the drive off with a dump off past to Leroy Jenkins for a touchdown. Down 24-13 at this point, the Saber Cats were unable to make any type of comeback. Their final two possessions ended with a punt and a turnover on downs due to a failed 4th and 4 attempt. The Otters ran the ball to chew the final few minutes off the clock. Although the game had been decided, new GMs had no qualms about sending out Joey Langdon to kick an unnecessary field goal as time expired.
We asked the new GM, "Your team was up already up 24-13 with time winding down in the 4th. Why did you send out your special teams unit to kick the FG as time expired?" and Molarpistols responded, "Well, the kicker position is a tough spot to play, it's one of the positions most affected by momentum and confidence. He (Langdon) had a few misses in recent weeks and was feeling down about it. We sent him out, not to pad the points, but to let him finish the game on a high note and keep his momentum going in a positive direction.
Another bright spot in last night’s game was the increased playing time and production for Trey Willie. Maybe it was this article. Maybe it was the extra work in the gym trying to get faster and more reliable. Maybe it was just a fluke game against a struggling Saber Cats team. One thing is for sure and that is Trey Willie came to play last night. In a game that was close until the 4th quarter, Trey manages to rack up 71 yards on 5 receptions, while being targeted 7 times. All of these totals are new season and career high numbers. Through the first six games of his short career, he had only totaled 6 catches for 66 yards. Up next, the Otters head to Colorado to face a struggling Yeti team who have lost their last 2 games and were just manhandled by the Baltimore Hawks a day ago. The last time these two teams faced off, the Otters can out on top 19-3 with Mike Boss posting a conservative 1 TD/0 INT and a QB rating of 108.5. I have the Otters sweeping the Yeti this season.
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The second quarter started with the Saber Cats already on the Otters 38 yard line. Seven plays later and the score was tied 7-7. On the next possession, the Otters wasted no time answering back. In just over 3 minutes and 7 plays later, Mike Boss found Bradley Westfield in the end zone. The Otters were up 14-7. The Saber cats next possession was helped tremendously by back-to-back-to-back penalties by the Otters defensive line. Unfortunately, the drive stalled out at the 25 yard line and the Saber cats settled for a field goal. The Otters still led 14-10. The rest of the first half ended in anti-climatically.
The third quarter started with Mike Boss and co. starting on their own 9 yard line. After a sack and 2 dropped passes, the Otters were forced to punt. The Saber Cats started once again in Otters territory at their 41 yard line. Ethan Hunt found himself on his back a few times during this drive and the Saber Cats had to settle for another field goal. Special teams may have been the best performing group by the Saber cats as this kick off once again pinned the Otters deep in their own territory. This didn’t help though as Mike Boss was able to march them downfield and answer back with a field goal of their own. The 3rd quarter ended with 3 more punts and the Otters barely holding on 17-13.
The 4th quarter started with a few more punts. The Otters got the ball around the 12 minute mark on their own 41 yard line. Mike Boss wasted no time marching down the field, capping the drive off with a dump off past to Leroy Jenkins for a touchdown. Down 24-13 at this point, the Saber Cats were unable to make any type of comeback. Their final two possessions ended with a punt and a turnover on downs due to a failed 4th and 4 attempt. The Otters ran the ball to chew the final few minutes off the clock. Although the game had been decided, new GMs had no qualms about sending out Joey Langdon to kick an unnecessary field goal as time expired.
We asked the new GM, "Your team was up already up 24-13 with time winding down in the 4th. Why did you send out your special teams unit to kick the FG as time expired?" and Molarpistols responded, "Well, the kicker position is a tough spot to play, it's one of the positions most affected by momentum and confidence. He (Langdon) had a few misses in recent weeks and was feeling down about it. We sent him out, not to pad the points, but to let him finish the game on a high note and keep his momentum going in a positive direction.
Another bright spot in last night’s game was the increased playing time and production for Trey Willie. Maybe it was this article. Maybe it was the extra work in the gym trying to get faster and more reliable. Maybe it was just a fluke game against a struggling Saber Cats team. One thing is for sure and that is Trey Willie came to play last night. In a game that was close until the 4th quarter, Trey manages to rack up 71 yards on 5 receptions, while being targeted 7 times. All of these totals are new season and career high numbers. Through the first six games of his short career, he had only totaled 6 catches for 66 yards. Up next, the Otters head to Colorado to face a struggling Yeti team who have lost their last 2 games and were just manhandled by the Baltimore Hawks a day ago. The last time these two teams faced off, the Otters can out on top 19-3 with Mike Boss posting a conservative 1 TD/0 INT and a QB rating of 108.5. I have the Otters sweeping the Yeti this season.
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