The Dallas Birddogs started off the season slow but have been steadily improving culminating in four straight wins punctuated by a 29-0 win over Kansas City and a 38-10 win over London. This has put us in 2nd place, one game behind Tijuana, and now we control our own destiny over the back half of the season in order to make the playoffs.
What stands in our way? Our next game, a rematch versus Tijuana who obliterated us 45-0 in week 1. It was an embarrassing game in which the Luchadores out gained us on the ground 220 - 26. As the season has progressed, Tijuana has leaned on their four headed running game to steamroll opponents en route to a league high 164.4 rushing yards per game. The Birddogs on the other hand have struggled to stop the run allowing 115 yards per game (ranked 5th in the league).
In order for the Birddogs to overcome the obstacle that is Tijuana, the run defense needs to step it up. Stopping the run and making teams one dimensional, will play into the Birddogs strengths.
What stands in our way? Our next game, a rematch versus Tijuana who obliterated us 45-0 in week 1. It was an embarrassing game in which the Luchadores out gained us on the ground 220 - 26. As the season has progressed, Tijuana has leaned on their four headed running game to steamroll opponents en route to a league high 164.4 rushing yards per game. The Birddogs on the other hand have struggled to stop the run allowing 115 yards per game (ranked 5th in the league).
In order for the Birddogs to overcome the obstacle that is Tijuana, the run defense needs to step it up. Stopping the run and making teams one dimensional, will play into the Birddogs strengths.
DSFL S43 Draft - Round 4 Pick 30
ISFL S44 Draft - Round 1 Pick 12
S43 DSFL Pro Bowl
S44 DSFL Pro Bowl
S45 All Rookie Team
S48 ISFL Pro Bowl
S48 ISFL 2nd Team All-Pro
S49 ISFL Pro Bowl
S49 ISFL 1st Team All-Pro
Gemini Media Awards
14 Gemini Nominations
Best Article (Limited) - S43 "Do Penalties Really Matter?"
Best Author - S43, S44