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Chargers/Bulldawg Game Reports 2006

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Chargers Win Championship Game in shut out:Chargers 30 vs Richmond Gold 0

Chargers defeat Gold in a Rout to win Championship Game (Eric on the catch & run)

From the opening kickoff, there was no question which team was going to win the Championship Game this year. One team was happy to be there, the other was there to make a statement. And the Chargers made a statement by totally dominating in every phase of the game. The Chargers flat out steamrolled Richmond Gold today. The only thing that would stop the Chargers today was the Chargers themselves. The Chargers and Richmond Gold know each other well having practiced side by side all season long and having scrimmaged nearly every week of the season to include a scrimmage at Husky Stadium last Saturday. Gold had their moments in the scrimmages handing it to the Chargers in a number of them, they had a great season and are a very good team, but the Chargers are the defending Midget Champions and they came out and played like it today.

Chargers won the toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff. Gold got off a good kick that flew over the 1st line of Chargers and took a nice bounce. Eric moved into position to catch the ball on the bounce but decided to let it pass to Matt who was waiting behind him. Matt picked up the ball and headed to the right, the entire Gold team flowed the same direction. Matt made a cut back to the left. Eric looking over his shoulder saw Matt make the cut and headed the same direction. Off to the races they went, Eric make a huge block on the outside Gold defender, Matt spun out of the grasp of another Gold player, ran one more over and hit the sideline, kicked it into high gear and raced all the way to the end zone with 2 more defenders trailing behind to give the Chargers the early lead. Eric got the carry on the extra point attempt and was stopped just short of the goal. 6-0 Chargers.

Matt gets a nice kickoff. Gold picks up the ball and Noah is there to make the tackle with King on the assist. Charger starting defense takes the field with the ball at the 44 of Gold. Gold goes back to pass on 1st down and Noah nearly comes down with the interception. On 2nd down, Gold tries the middle and gains 3 yards before Otis makes the stop. On 3rd and 7, Jesse and Mahoney come up with a big tackle for a loss of 3 to bring up a 4th and 10. Gold punts and the Chargers start their 2nd possession at their own 38-yard line.

Kyle and Matt muff the handoff on 1st down and are forced to fall on the ball for a loss of 2. Matt gets the next carry off left tackle and gains 7. Noah takes the next handoff and gets the 1st down at the 49 of the Chargers. It’s Smith’s turn next and he gains 4 more yards for the Chargers. Eric runs a zoom pass play on 2nd down, Kyle goes back to pass and finds Eric and tosses him the ball. Eric makes the catch and gains 5. On 3rd and short Matt gains 1 for the 1st down at the 40 of Gold. Matt takes the pitch around left end and adds 3 more yards. Smith follows with 3 more yards up the middle bringing up a 3rd and 4. Noah is stopped for no gain on 3rd down. Matt gets the 1st with a 4th down carry for 8 yards to the 26 of Gold. It’s Jesse’s turn to get into the action as he takes the handoff up the middle and powers his way to a 4-yard gain. On 2nd down, Chargers call a sweep to the Right. Parker sealed the end, Eric and Noah form a wall as Kyle makes the pitch to Matt, the play is setting up well, however, Matt is unable to handle the pitch, the ball hits the ground and somehow Gold comes up it.

Charger Gold defense comes out for the 2nd defensive series of the game. Otis makes a nice solo tackle for a loss of 1 on 1st down. Kyle makes the stop for no gain on 2nd down. And on 3rd, Kyle, Parker, Matt and Eric gang tackle the runner for no gain bringing up a 4th and long from Gold’s 25 yard line. Gold goes back to punt and gets off a kick that they down at their own 48.

After stopping themselves on their last drive, Charger offense comes out for their second offensive series in good field position on Gold’s side of the field. Noah gains 5 yards on 1st down. Matt gets the next 2 carries and gains 2 yards on each. On 4th and one, Kyle keeps the ball on a QB sneak and gets the 1st down at the 36 of Gold. Matt gets the next carry and is off and running for 16 yards to the 20. Smith then busts one up the middle twisting his way to the 7-yard line. Noah gets the next carry to the ½ yard line. Matt finishes the drive and punches it into the end zone straight up the middle. Chargers go back to the zoom pass to Eric on the extra point attempt but Kyle get the pass off a little slow allowing Gold to make the interception. 12-0 Chargers.

After a Matt kick off, Charger Gold defense takes the field at the 42 of Gold. Smith makes the 1st stop after a 2-yard gain. The defense then gives up their single big gain of the day as Kelly for Gold makes a nice run for a gain of 14 before Tank Vulliet trips him up at the Charger 42. Tank and Smith get the next stop after a 3-yard gain then Matt makes the tackle on Kelly after a 2-yard gain bringing up a 3rd and 6. On 3rd down, Mahoney gets a tackle in the backfield for a loss of 2. Gold goes for it on 4th and is stopped by big Micah Skinnell for no gain. Charger ball.

2:59 remains in the half with the Chargers leading 12-0 and with a 1st and 10 at their own 35. Matt gains 6 on 1st down. On 2nd down coach calls a QB sweep to the left. With Smith, Jesse and Matt leading blocking and Kyle following close behind, Mahoney seals the end, Matt steps up and crushes the outside line backer, Kyle hits the corner following Jesse and Smith. Jesse takes out the corner. Smith hits the sideline with Kyle and the ball right behind. Smith knocks a defender to the ground and continues downfield with Kyle right behind. Kelly moves in for Gold to make the tackle. Smith comes up with my Charger “Huge Block of the Year” as he flat out levels Kelly. As Kelly hits the ground and rolls, Kyle leaps him like a deer and rumbles untouched into the end zone for a 59-yard TD and my Charger “Big Play” of the day. This play had to be the most well executed play of the year. The play was called at just the right time. The line blocked great. The backs were blocking machines and the QB goes 59 yards untouched for the score and essentially puts the final nail in the coffin of Gold. 18-0 Chargers.

2:02 still remains in the 1st half as Matt kicks off for the 3rd time in the game. Eric makes the solo stop at the 30 of Gold. On 1st and 10, Kyle and Parker make the stop for no gain. On 2nd down, Smith makes the stop for a loss of 2. On 3rd down, Billy Brown, Mahoney and Otis gang tackle the RB for no gain. Time runs out in the half with the Charger leading 18-0.

You couldn’t have scripted a half of football much better. Charger defense held Gold to a net 16 yards with the starting defense only playing one series in the half. The Charger offense gained 149 yards plus 70 yards on the kick off returned for a TD for a total gain of 219 yards to 16. The only miscue of the half was a fumble by the Chargers that halted a drive that in all likelihood would have ended with another TD.

2nd half starts with Matt kicking off for the Chargers. Charger defense starts the 1st series of the half at the 42 of Gold. Heck makes the 1st stop of the half after a 3-yard gain by Gold. Gold jumps off sides moving them back 5 yards. Matt and Sandiego make the next stop for no gain then Noah makes a stop after a gain of 5. Gold goes for it on 4th down and Eric is there for the tackle for a loss of 3. Charger ball.

Chargers start their 1st possession of the half with the ball at the 42 of Gold. Matt gets the 1st carry of the half and breaks a big one all the way to the 8-yard line of Gold before he’s tripped up. Smith looks to finish the drive with the score but fumbles as he breaks a tackle and Gold recovers the ball taking possession at their own 6-yard line.

Charger starting Blue defense takes the field for their only series of the half. Smith makes the 1st stop after a gain of 1. Gold jumps offsides and is moved back half the distance to the goal. Matt makes the next stop for no gain. On 3rd down, Gold tries the middle and is met by a gang tackle by the Chargers. The ball pops out and Noah comes up with it but somehow the ref gives the ball to Gold. Now it’s 4th and long from the 1-yard line. Chargers smell a blocked punt. On the snap, the entire defense crashes through the O line of Gold; Nehring gets his hand up high and blocks the punt. The ball hits the ground in the end zone. Noah dives for the ball and comes up with it and the TD. Chargers 24 Gold 0. Jesse gets the carry on the extra point but comes up short.

5:14 remains in the 3rd quarter with the Chargers leading 24-0. Matt kicks off and Noah is there for the stop at the 36 of Gold. Smith and Noah make the stop on 1st down for a loss of 6. Chargers jump offsides on 2nd giving Gold 5 yards. Chargers gang tackle Gold for no gain then on 3rd down Big Micah Skinnell gets his 2nd big stop of the game for no gain. Gold jumps offsides and is moved back to their 27. Gold goes for it on 4th and long and gains 3 before the Chargers gang tackles the Back. Charger ball at the 30.

Coach puts in the 3rd string offense. Parker moves to 2 back and carries nearly the entire Gold defense for 14 yards to the 16-yard line of Gold. Noah moves to QB and keeps the ball for a gain of 5. However, a holding penalty backs the Chargers up to the 23 of Gold. Parker gets the call and gains 4 up the middle then Noah keeps the ball and gains 4 to the 15-yard line. Parker takes the hand off on 3rd down, powers up the middle and once again refuses to go down as he bulldozes his way all the way to the 1-yard line. Parker finishes the drive on the next carry as he runs a left sweep in for the score. Noah is stopped on the extra point attempt. 30-0 Chargers

Matt kicks off for the 6th time in the game. Gold downs the ball at their own 40. Chargers give up 5 yards on 1st down then Nehring makes the stop after a 3-yard gain on 2nd. On 3rd down Heck and King make the stop inches short of the 1st down. Chargers stop gold at the 50 on 4th but they do give up a first down, only the 2nd 1st down of the entire game with less than a min left in the game. Okamura makes a solo tackle for a loss of 2 then the Chargers make a stop after a gain of 2 on 2nd down. Stenenski comes up with a huge sack on 3rd down for a loss of 7. However Chargers are flagged for piling on giving Gold 15 yards. On the final play of the game, Skinnell gets the final tackle of the game and the year for a loss of 3.

Chargers win and for the 2nd year in a row are the NJFL Midget Division Champions.
Chargers just would not be denied of the championship this year. After reeling off 3 straight wins to start the season, the Chargers lost 2 games in a row. They regrouped and came back to win 4 in a row. Along the way they avenged their 2 losses and totally dominated the championship game. Charger defense gave up 2 1st downs in the entire game and only a net 18 yards. All that with the starting defense only playing 2 series in the game. Gold had 8 possessions in the game for a net of 0, -1, 19, -2, 5, -3, -3 and 3 yards.
Charger offense gained a total of 215 yards plus a 70-yard KO return to start the game for a net total of 285 yards plus a blocked punt for a TD. Charger offense scored on 3 of their 5 possessions in the game. The 2 they didn’t score on, they had fumbles on Gold’s 25 and 6-yard lines. The 2nd one leading to a blocked punt for a Charger TD.
Great job to all the players and coaches on the team. Many of the players and coaches have been together for 3 straight years now and have made the championship game each year, winning 2 of them. Next year they’ll work hard to keep the streak going as most of the players move up to the peewee division.

Look out coach Mike: The Victory Bath

Michael (8) blocking on the line allowing

Tyree to take it to the 1 inch line

September 23, 2006

Bulldawgs pull out another exciting win 13-6.

Bulldawgs started on defense this week, though I think coach may have forgotten to send the defense on the field for the first play of the game as #28 for Mukilteo White took the opening snap 60 yards untouched for the score on a reverse. Michael made the tackle on the extra point to keep the score at 6-0 White. After that big run for the TD, Bulldawg defense was able to contain #28 for the rest of the game. #28 had some other big runs, he’s a heck of a player, but the Bulldawgs were able to prevent him from running loose again like on the first play of the game. And White ran # 28 into the ground. I lost track of how many times #28 was shaken up on a play and had to be helped off the field. It got to the point where once White fell behind in the score, and were getting desperate, they’d trot #28 out onto the field, he’d make a big run, get hurt again on the play and have to be helped off the field again. I don’t know what those coaches and #28’s parents were thinking; obviously they weren’t by having #28 continue to play. I have to think if all games are like this one, #28 will have a hard time making it through the season.
Bulldawg defense did a great job again today after the 1st play of the game.

On offense, Bulldawgs moved the ball much better today then they have in the 1st two games of the year. In the 1st half, they only had two offensive possessions both for 8 plays each. Brandon Crear, Derrik, Ely and Jordon each ran and handled the ball well. The offensive line continues to improve and did a nice job blocking all day long. Michael has been working real had maintaining his blocks and it showed today. He did a fine job on the offensive line. While the Bulldawgs moved the ball well during the first half, they were unable to score. Each time they had a promising drive, they’d kill themselves with penalties that would effectively put a stop to their drive.

The 2nd half started with the Bulldawgs on offense. Jordon keeps the ball on 1st down and gains 5 up the middle. On 2nd down, Derrik is stopped for no gain. On 3rd down B. Crear broke a nice run down the sideline almost taking it the distance, however, a hit in the back penalty on the Bulldawgs brings the ball back to 49 yard line, the down is redone and is now 3rd and one. On 3rd down, the O line just blows White off the line as Jordon keeps the ball straight up the middle, breaks into the secondary, shakes 2 defenders and is gone 51 yards for the score and my “Bulldawg Big Play” of the day. Dawgs are unable to convert on the extra point. 6-6 tie.

Bulldawg defense comes out fired up after the offense tied the game driving White backwards all the way to their own 20 setting up a 4th and 30 which the Bulldawgs stop turning the ball back to the offense at the 19 yard line of White.

Bulldawg offense wastes little time in taking advantage of the great field position when Derrik takes it off tackle on 3rd down for the go ahead TD. White is penalized after the TD moving the ball on the extra point try half the distance. Bulldawgs again take advantage and punch it on in straight up the middle for a 13-6 lead.

Bulldawg defense comes out and again holds White to a 4 and out turning the ball back to the Bulldawg offense at the Bulldawg 49.

Bulldawgs need a long drive to run out the clock and keep the ball away from White and #28 and that’s exactly what they get. B. Crear takes it to the 45 of White on 1st down. Ely gets the 1st down on the next play moving the ball to the 37 of White. After a loss of 1 by Tyree on 1st down, Harrison powers it to the 32 setting up a 3rd and 5. On third down the Dawgs are flagged and moved back 10 yards and redo the down. Bulldawgs are stopped for no gain and now have a 4th and 15 from the 41 of White with about 3 min left in the game. Coach sends in the play. Derrik takes the pitch and it looks like he’ll take it around the end, however, he stops as the defense closes, finds a wide-open Marvin down the left sideline and launches the ball his way. Marvin makes the catch and heads toward the goal line. He’s tackled at the 16 of White for a 1st down and keeps the ball away from White. Bulldawgs move the ball toward another TD with Tyree making a nice run taking the ball to the 1 inch line. The Dawgs are unable to score however, they burn up all but 30 seconds on the clock before tuning the ball back to White at the 5-yard line.
Bulldawg defense comes out for one last play. White trots a staggering #28 back on the field. He gets the call and nearly takes it the distance however the Bulldawgs make the stop and come away with another win. 13-6.

Another week, another great game. The Bulldawgs continue to improve each week. The offense finally got on track this week and moved the ball well. Cut out the penalties and the score isn’t even close. And the defense continues to impress. Lake City up next.

Eric fighting for yards

September 23, 2006

Chargers score in final minute to get the win but lose Matt with a severely sprained wrist early in the game.

Parker covers the opening kick off at the 43 of the Chargers. Matt takes the 1st carry for 2 yards then breaks one down the right side line all the way to the 32 of Purple. Eric gets the next carry for good yardage but fumbles the ball as he’s tackled. Purple ball at the 25.

Black defense takes the field and shuts Purple down on 1st and 2nd down. On 3rd down the Charger defense is burnt on a long pass play giving Purple a 1st down all the way to the 40. Defense does well on 1st and 2nd down moving Purple backwards 2 yards. But once again on 3rd down, Chargers give up another huge pass completion as Parker goes for the interception instead of the tackle and Purple runs this one all the way to the Charger’s 11-yard line. With Purple threatening, they are called for holding and are moved back to the 21 then are called for a false start moving them back 5 more yards. After an incomplete pass, Purple punts on 4th and 30. Matt falls on the ball deep in Charger territory at the 2-yard line.

Matt gets stopped for no gain on 1st and Smith gains 6 on 2nd down. Matt gets the 4 for a 1st down on the next carry. Smith is tackled for a loss of 1 then Noah breaks one around left end for a 1st down all the way to the 31. Matt adds 5 than 4 yards; Purple is penalized 5 yard giving the Chargers a 1st down at the 45. Smith breaks a nice one all the way to the 40 of Purple. Eric is thrown for a loss of 2 than Noah adds 1. On 3rd and 11 Matt gains 3 off tackle. On 4th and long Kyle throws an incompletion. Purple ball at their own 37.

Chargers stop Purple for no gain on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd down. On 4th they go for it. Purple QB goes back to pass, Stenenski applies the pressure forcing a rushed pass that Eric comes down with for the interception at the 40 of Purple with about 2 min left in the half.

Matt throws an incomplete half back pass to Kyle on a flare pattern on 1st down then Matt gains 8 around right end on 2nd. On 3rd and 2, Matt gets the 1st with a gain of 7. However, Matt is injured on the play and has to be taken to the hospital. An x-ray of his wrist shows that Matt has a deep bruise and severely sprained right wrist. We all hope for a quick recovery by Matt. He’s a big part of the team and will be missed.

The drive continues as time winds down on the half. The Charges move the ball all the way to the 4-yard line but time expires before coach could get a time out called. 0-0 at the half.

Chargers kick off to start the 2nd half. They are forced to kick from their own 25 as Coach was flagged for a 15 yard penalty at the end of the 1st half that was marked off to start the 2nd half. As a result, Purple starts with great field position at the 46 of the Chargers.

Charger defense takes the field for the 1st time in the 2nd half. And they don’t disappoint. Blue D holds Purple to a 4 and out capped off by a huge hit by Kyle on 4th down.

Chargers take over on downs at their own 40. Parker gets a short gain on 1st down. Smith breaks a nice run on 2nd into Purple territory however he fumbles the ball and Purple recovers at their own 46-yard line.

Charger D stops Purple for no gain on 1st down. On 2nd, Eric and Tank crush the ball carrier for no gain. On 3rd, Purple breaks one and Eric runs him down after a 11-yard gain. Purple 1st down. Smith comes up with a big tackle for a loss of 10 on 1st and on 2nd Smith and Eric get the stop after a gain of 1. Defense stops Purple for no gain on 3rd and 4th down turning the ball back to the Charger offense at midfield.

With Matt out of the game, Noah moves to 2 back. On 1st down, Kyle has a poor pitch to Noah that Noah has to fall on for a loss of 10 back to the 40 of Purple. Noah gains 4 on 2nd down than Kyle keeps the ball for a gain of 1 on 3rd. On 4th and long, Purple jumps off sides giving the Chargers 5 yards. This time on 4th down, Kyle makes a good pitch to Noah who takes it’s for 13 yards and the 1st down. With a 1st and 10 at Purple’s 37, Noah gets the hand off and gains 5. On 2nd down, Noah breaks one on the outside for 26 yards all the way to the 6-yard line of Purple. On 1st and goal, Kyle and Noah muff the exchange forcing Noah to fall on the ball at the 9-yard line. Noah gets a yard of it back up the middle on 2nd down. On third down Noah is tackled in the backfield for a loss of 1 and on 4th and goal Noah is again tackled for a loss of 1 turning the ball back to Purple at the 10 yard line.

Charger defense stops Purple on 1st and 2nd for short gains setting up a 3rd and 7. Purple goes back to pass and throws an incompletion. However, Chargers are called for pass interference giving Purple a new set of downs with about 5min left in the game.

Chargers need a huge defensive stance, and that’s exactly what they get. Blue defense is on the field. On 1st down, Eric and Otis make the stop for no gain. On 2nd down, the defense smothers the backfield as Kyle gets the back’s ankle and Eric and Jesse crush the back for a loss of 7. On 3rd and long, the QB goes back to pass and Eric gets a huge hit on him knocking the ball straight up into the air, the ball hits the ground, it looks like the Chargers recovered the ball however, the ref signals Purple ball. Purple goes back to punt on 4th down, Jesse drives the up man back into the punter, the punter gets the kick off but it goes straight up and down for a net gain only a few yards.

Charger ball, 1st and 10 at Purple’s 32-yard line with 2:30 left in the game. Noah gets the call on 1st down and gains 2 yards off the right side. On 2nd down Noah is tackled in the backfield for a loss of 1. On 3rd, Eric gains 8 bringing up a 4th and 1 at the 23. Kyle keeps the ball on 4th gaining the 1st down. 1st and 10 at the 20 of Purple, 1:20 left in the game, 0-0 score. Noah gets the ball and gains 3 bringing up a 2nd and 7 from the 17 with 1 min left to play. Kyle keeps the ball on a QB sweep around left end with Eric and Noah out in front as lead blockers. Eric and Noah lay out the 1st defenders they run into for my “Charger Big Blocks” of the day, Kyle reads the blocks, cuts it back to the inside and bulldozes his way to the end zone carrying what seemed like the entire defense on his back as he falls forward crossing the goal line for the score and my “Charger Big Play” of the day. 6-0 Chargers. Noah is stopped inches short on the extra point.

44 seconds remain in the game. Misagano gets off the kick that Purple returns to their own 44-yard line where Nathan “Tank” Vulliet makes the tackle.

Blue defense takes the field needing 1 last stop. Purple QB goes back to pass, Charger defense applies heavy pressure, Eric gets to the QB with a huge hit dropping him to the ground ending the game. 6-0 Chargers.

This ended up being a lot tougher game than most thought it would be. Purple was a lot better than they showed in the Jamboree. The defense, though burnt early by Purple’s passing game, stepped it up when they needed and kept Purple out of the end zone.
The offense moved the ball well today. However, a couple fumbles put a stop to promising drives. Noah really stepped it up filling in for Matt at 2 back after Matt’s injury. The Coaches named Noah and Kyle Co-Offensive Players of the Game.
Eric and Nathan the “Tank” were named Co-Defensive Players of the Game.

Gold player Gone again

September 21, 2006

9/21 Charger Scrimmage Report

Not much to say about the scrimmage tonight other than Gold kicked the Charger’s butts. The above picture says it all. Open field in front of the Gold runners. And on offense, our backs got smothered. There just wasn’t any where for them to go. The only running plays that we gained any serious yards on were on 1 reverse and on a statue of liberty play. They’ll have to do better come game time this Saturday to come away with the win.
The only thing I noticed different between this week’s and last week’s scrimmage, when the team played great, was we were missing one player, big Chris Parker. He’ll be back for Saturday’s game.

Michael on the legs for a tackle on a huge Goal Line Stance for the Win

Wow! For the second week in a row the Bulldawgs come up with a last min goal line stance to win. 12-6 Bulldawgs

Bulldawgs vs Silver Lake Green

Another nail biter for the 2nd week in a row. The game was a lot like last week’s game. Bulldawgs started with the ball on offense and marched right down the field and scored. It took 9 plays with Jordan keeping the ball on a QB sneak on a 3rd and goal from the 1 to put the Bulldawgs up 6-0. The O line did a great job blowing Green off the line, the backs ran hard and blocked well for each other. Derrik got the extra point attempt running up the middle but was stopped just short of the goal line.

Bulldawg defense takes the field and shuts Green down on a 4 and out with Ely coming up with a sack on 4th down for a 4 yard loss.

Bulldawg offense takes over at Green’s 46-yard line and is unable to get a 1st down turning the ball back to Green at the 39.

Bulldawg defense gives up 5 yards on 1st down with Harrison making the stop at the 44. Ely and Bradley make the next stop after a gain of 2 then Ely gets a tackle for a loss of one on 3rd down. On 4th down Green gets a big run for 15 yards off left tackle with Marvin coming up with the stop. However, a holding penalty brings it all back setting up a 4th and long. Silver lake goes back to pass, throws it up for grabs and Derrik comes down with the ball for the interception at the 43 of Green.

Bulldawg offense again goes nowhere with the ball as Crear is thrown for a loss of 2 on 3rd and a loss of 7 on 4th down turning the ball back to Green with about 2 min left in the half at the 47 of Green. Crear was upset about his last carry for a loss. Coach talked with him and told him he’ll get it all back the next series, not to worry about it. And that’s exactly what happened. After the Bulldawg defense holds Green to another 4 and out, Bulldawg offense takes over at their own 48 with 48 seconds left in the half. Ely gets the first carry and breaks one for 20 yards off right tackle. With seconds left in the half, Crear gets the ball and takes it the distance, 32 yards for the score to put the Dawgs up 12-0 as time expired in the half. The extra point run is stopped.

Bulldawgs start the 2nd half on defense. And just like last week’s game, they give up a long drive. This one a 18 play drive that eats up the entire 3rd quarter plus 2 min of the 4th quarter and ends with Green punching it in on a 4th and goal from the 6 for the TD. Bulldawgs stop the extra point and lead 12-6 with 8:17 left in the game.

Bulldawgs start on their 40. Tyree comes in at QB and keeps the ball for a 6-yard gain on a left sweep. Bradley adds 4 up the middle for the 1st down at midfield. Bulldawgs jump offside bringing up 1st and 15. Tyree gains 3 up the middle then Jordan comes back in at QB. On 2nd and 14 Jordan goes back to pass and throws a nice pass to a wide open Marvin who is unable to hold on to the ball for what would have been a 1st down. On 3rd down Derrik gains 9 then on 4th and 4, Derrik is stopped short of the 1st down. Green ball.

So here we go again. Green ball at the 48 of the Bulldawgs, 1st and 10, 3:30 left in the game, Bulldawgs lead 12-6. Green fumbles the snap and it looked like the ref signaled Bulldawg ball. However, Green maintained possession and called time out. On 2nd down, Green’s RB takes the ball around the end, hits the sideline and is gone. Just as the RB is about to cross the goal line and tie the score, Derrik Dean catches him and drags him down at the one yard line saving the TD and earning my Bulldawg Big Play of the Game. Now it’s 1st and goal at the 1, 2:30 left in the game with the Bulldawgs clinging to a 12-6 lead. Green hands the ball to their running back who hits the middle where Michael Soler grabs his legs making the tackle as Ely, Crear and Bradley crush him short of the goal line. 2nd and goal Ian Anderson comes up big making a solo tackle on the QB and Marvin on the RB at the handoff in the backfield for a 2-yard loss. 3rd and goal the QB goes back and rolls out and Michael Soler comes up with a huge sack for the second week in row on a goal line stance at the end of the game. This one for a 5-yard loss. Now its 4th and goal from the 10, one last stop is needed to seal the game. And that’s exactly what we get as Drew Magaoay stops Green’s RB at the 4-yard line. What a great defensive goal line stance for the 2nd game in a row at the end of the game and for the 2nd week in a row this entire series of the game gets my Big Hit of the Game.

Bulldawgs take over with 1:02 left in the game at Green’s 10-yard line. Ely gets the call and breaks one up the middle for a big 16-yard gain. Man he was so close to breaking this one the distance. Derrik got the final carry of the game for a short gain as time runs out. Bulldawgs move to 2-0 with a 12-6 victory.

The boys are sure keeping the games exciting. All the boys continue to improve each week. Ely and Derrik in particular both played real well today. Jordan continues to do a fine job at QB and the defense continues to step up when called upon to do so. Coaches are doing a great job with the boys. The boys are having fun and getting better each week. They’ll need to continue to improve to keep on winning and make it to the championship game. And I think they will. Michael got to block against and tackle one of his really tough wrestling teammates today, Cody Vigeron, who had a good day playing for Green.
Next up Mukilteo White.

Michael for the Sack on the Goal line Stance, Bradley on the assist

September 16, 2006

Chargers Shut out Mukilteo Gold 31-0

September 16, 2006

Chargers vs Mukilteo Gold

Chargers pitched a shutout today 31-0, and it could have been a lot worse. Chargers scored on 5 straight possessions before coach decided to call off the Dawgs at 31-0.
The only possession the Chargers didn’t score on was their last possession where coach had a new offensive backfield play that had just been assembled the evening before at practice.

Chargers started with the ball as Perez returned the opening kickoff to the 50. Kyle played QB, Matt 2 back, Eric and Wyatt rotated at 3 back and Noah played 4 back. Jesse broke his thumb in last week’s game and was limited to mostly defense and some kicking duties today.
Matt took the 1st carry for about 10 yards and added 9 more on the 2nd play of the game then tossed a half back pass to a wide open Eric running down the right side line but threw the ball a little short. Smith took the next carry for about 5 yards to the 25 of Gold. Matt ran a sweep next carrying the ball to the 7 setting up a 1st and goal. Kyle finished the drive on a QB keeper around right end for the score. The extra point attempt was missed on a bad snap. 6-0 Chargers.

Misagano got off a nice kickoff that Gold picked up at their own 36 and retuned to their 42. Charger Black defense took the field first with Eric playing right side outside linebacker. Defense held the Gold to a 3 and out only giving up about a yard and forcing them to punt on 4th down. Eric caught the punt at the Charger 47 with no return.

Charger offense takes the field for the 2nd time. On 1st down Eric got his first carry of the game and sprinted for 33 yards down the right side line. Noah finished the drive on the next play taking the ball on a reverse in for the score. However, a holding penalty by Joey wiped out the TD and brought the ball back to the 24. Matt gained 4 up the middle then Kyle attempted a pass to Parker that fell incomplete. Matt gets the carry on 3rd and takes it all the way in for the score. The extra point kick is missed. 12-0 Chargers.

Jesse handles the kickoff kicking the ball to the 40 of Gold. The return man returns the ball 5 yards. Charger defense again holds Gold to 3 and out and forces them to punt on 4th. Eric catches the punt and returns it 10 yards to the 41 of Gold.

Matt takes over at QB with Parker moving to 2 back. Parker gets the 1st 2carries of the drive and powers his way all the way to the 18 of the Chargers. On the 2nd carry he broke two tackles and powered forward, backwards, dragging half the Gold team with him. Matt hits Eric with a nice pass in the flat and Eric takes it all the way to the 11. Parker gets the next carry for a short gain. Matt fumbles and recovers the snap setting up a 4th and 4. Eric takes it up the middle gaining enough for the 1st. On 1st and goal from the 8 Parker runs it to the 5. On 2nd, Matt passes to Sandiego but it falls incomplete. Noah gets stopped for no gain on 3rd setting up a 4th and goal from the 5. With a convoy of blockers, Matt keeps it on a QB sweep around right end for the score. Another bad snap on the extra point attempt leaves the score at 18-0.

Bulldawgs defense comes back on the field for one more series in the half and gives up their 1st first down of the half. Jesse and Noah get it back by sacking the Gold QB to end the half with the Chargers leading 18-0.

Chargers kick off to start the 2nd half and Gold begins the half with the ball at their own 35-yard line. Chargers again hold Gold to 0 yards and force them to punt on 4th. Noah attempts to receive the kick but it bounces off his chest and his brother Matt recovers the lose ball at the Gold 40 yard line.

Eric goes in for a play at QB to start the Charger’s 1st offensive series of the half. Eric keeps the ball on a QB sweep around right end with Matt, Noah and Smith leading the way taking Gold players out along the way. Eric hits the sideline; stiff arms a defender and takes it 60 yards for the score and my Charger Big Play of the game. 24-0 Chargers.
Jesse attempts the extra point kick and bounces the ball off the facemask of a defender.

Matt kicks the ball off all the way to the Gold 32. The return man takes it to the 39 where Parker and Sandiego tackle him.

Charger defense again shuts Gold out completely on a 4 and out. Charger offense takes over on downs at the 34 of Gold. Kyle comes back in at QB and hits Parker on a short pass in the flat for gain of 2. Eric comes in for 1 more play at QB in the game and hands the ball off to Parker who gains 5 off left tackle. Matt comes back in at QB and hands the ball to Noah who takes the ball around left end all the way in for the score, 30-0 Chargers. After a penalty on the extra point try, Matt goes back to pass, finds no one open and keeps the ball and runs it on in for the extra point. 31-0 Chargers.

After another kick off by Jesse, Charger Defense shuts Gold out once again and the Charger offense takes over at midfield.

Noah comes in at QB for one last series. The clock runs out and the Chargers move to 2-0 on the year.

Chargers played another very good game. Every one played great. They have been working hard in practice and it shows. The O line and Backs blocked well allowing the offense to move the ball at will and the defense was very solid again. The # 1 defense only played one series in the game and we still shut Gold down completely. Eric had a solid game today. He had 3 carries for 103 yards and also made a pass reception for 7 yards and had 2 punt returns for 10 yards. And when he wasn’t carrying the ball, he did a fine job blocking for the other backs. On defense he played linebacker and got in on some tackles. Our D line played so well that the ball carriers for Gold rarely made it past the line of scrimmage.
Mukilteo Purple up next.

The coaches selected Chris Parker as offensive Player of the Game and Jordan George as Defensive Player of the Game.

Jordan on the Solo Tackle

Bulldawg Scrimmage Report 9/17/06

Bulldawgs scrimmaged Gold again this week and Blue continues to improve. The #1 defense really looked good tonight. They shut Gold down completely. They looked even better than they did last week. Ely was a real force tonight making plays on nearly every down. The #1 defense gave up on their last play on the field for whatever reason and that was the only play Gold moved the ball on them the entire series. The 2nd and 3rd defense also looked much better as well.

On offense 89er Blue has struggled all year with moving the ball against Gold. Tonight they took a step in the right direction. The entire O line was markedly improved on their blocking. Coaches worked the team hard on blocking Tuesday night and it showed. Michael registered a number of pancake blocks and stayed on his blocks all night long. The ends did a better job blocking as well. As a result, the backs were able to move the ball much better tonight. It was a good job tonight all the way around.

Silver Lake Green up next. Saturday at 2:30. Shoreline Stadium.

Crear with the winning TD: Bulldawgs 7 East Side Catholic 0

September 9, 2006

Bulldawgs win a nail biter 7-0.

Bulldawgs vs East Side Catholic

The Bulldawgs start with the ball at their own 40. Crear takes the 1st hand off for a nice 11-yard gain. Derrik adds 14 more then the Bulldawgs get stopped for no gain on their third play. Crear takes the next hand off on a left sweep and rumbles down the sideline with the entire defense in pursuit as he crosses the goal line for the TD and my Big Play of the Game. Ely adds the extra point on a run up the middle to put the Bulldawgs up 7-0. Great 1st drive of the year and the night. But it was the only drive of the 1st half and the game. For the rest of the 1st half, the Bulldawg offense went nowhere. They managed only 1 other 1st down in the half and that was only after gaining 5 yards from a penalty against ESC’s defense. On their next position Tyree fumbled the ball, which was recovered by ESC. Their final drive on the half went backwards with a loss of 10, loss of 8, short gain and an incomplete pass to end the series.

While the offense struggled, the defense played really well. In the 1st half, Bulldawg defense gave up 1 first down that on a 16 yard run by ESC. The only other positive yardage play the Bulldawgs gave up in the 1st half was about a 5 yard run off right tackle. The Bulldawgs stopped ESC on the rest of their offensive plays of the half for a loss or no gain. It was a great defensive effort by the Dawgs.

The second half started with the Bulldawgs on defense. They were on their heals during the 1st series as ESC put together a 14 play drive all the way to the Bulldawg 25 yard line where Marvin and Harrison finally put a stop to ESC’s drive with a TD saving tackle.

Bulldawg offense takes over on downs deep in their own territory at their 25 yard line for the start of the 4th quarter. ESC consumed all of the 3rd quarter with their long drive. Jordan keeps the ball on a QB sweep around right end for a huge 13-yard gain. Bulldawgs only gain 2 more yards pushing the ball to the 41-yard line setting up a 4th and long. On 4th, Jordan goes back to pass and throws into a crowd, ESC intercepts the ball and takes over on the 41 yard line of the Bulldawgs.

ESC starts their drive on the Bulldawg 41 down 7-0 with about 5 min left in the game. On 1st down they run a left sweep, hit the corner and no one is there, the back hits the sideline and heads for the end zone. It looks as though ESC was about to score when Crear and Derrik catch the back and tackle him 5 yards short of the end zone. Time for a goal line stance. On 1st and goal Brandon Bradley crashes through the line and drags the RB down behind the line for a loss of 1. On 2nd and goal Crear hits the back in the backfield and tackles him for another loss. Now 3rd and goal, big #8 Michael Soler gets into the action and sacks the QB for another loss. Now it’s 4th and goal and ESC jumps off sides costing them 5 more yards. The crowd is going crazy. ESC calls their final time out to set up their play with 2:30 left in the game. On 4th and goal the Back gets the ball and is almost immediately crushed by Derrik Dean ending ESC drive and turning the ball back to the Dawgs with 2:16 left in the game. This entire defensive series get my Big Hit of the Game. What an exciting defensive series. They were awesome. And to top it off it was under the lights as the game was played at night.

Bulldawg offense runs out the clock and comes away with the win in the 1st game of the year.

Chargers 24 Lake City Braves 6

September 9, 2006

Matt on the run, Eric lead blocking.

Chargers vs Lake City

Chargers started right where they left off last season. Winning. A few of the players may have changed but the results were the same. The offense was a machine today right from the start. They marched down the field on their 1st possession to score and never looked back in route to a 24-6 victory.

Eric took the opening kick off for 10 yards setting the Chargers up at their own 46-yard line. On 1st down Kyle fumbled the handoff for no gain. Matt takes it up the middle next for a 10-yard gain and adds 3 more off right tackle for the 1st down. Eric adds 10 more on a left sweep then Wyatt busts one around right end all the way to the 12-yard line. Great run. Matt powers it to the 4-yard line but a false start penalty brings it back. Eric gets the penalty yardage back then Matt takes it to the 2. On 4th and goal the O line blows the defense up as Matt takes it up the middle for the first score of the year. Eric held for the extra point as Matt’s kick fell a little short. 6-0 Chargers.

Misagano gets off a nice kick off which the Braves fumble. Misagano makes a big play and recovers the ball for the Chargers at the Brave’s 46-yard line. The offense gets back to work with Jesse, Matt, Noah and Wyatt each gaining yards to set the Chargers up 1st and goal at the 4. Matt finished the drive gaining the last 4 yards off left tackle for the TD. Chargers try another extra point kick but the snap is off and Eric is forced to just fall on the ball. 12-0 Chargers.

After a good kickoff by Jesse, the defense takes the field with the ball at the 42 of the Braves. Charger D came out strong, as the Braves went nowhere. Noah applied heavy pressure on the QB forcing an incomplete pass then followed up with a Sack forcing the Braves to punt. The punt goes straight up and lands at the line of scrimmage where the Chargers take over.

The Charger offense doesn’t waste any time as Matt gains 8 on a left sweep then on 2nd and 2 from mid field, Matt takes it the distance straight up the middle for his 3rd TD on the day. Chargers again try an extra point kick but the snap is off and the kick never happens. 18-0 Chargers.

After another kick off with no return, the Charger defense takes the field. Mahoney starts the series with a big sack followed by an incomplete pass as Joey pressures the QB. On 3rd and long, Wyatt comes up with a solo tackle for another loss forcing a 4th and long. Braves fumble the snap giving the Charges good field position at the Brave 40.

Chargers start their next series with a pass from Kyle to Parker that falls incomplete. Wyatt and Noah fumble the reverse attempt with Noah falling on the ball. Kyle then fumbles the snap and falls on the ball. This was one UGLY series. Matt gets off a nice punt and Noah makes a nice tackle on the return man at the Charger 40.

Charger defense again shuts the Braves down on a 4 and out with Josh Okamura coming up with a big solo sack on 3rd down.

The Charger offense takes the field one last time with a min to go in the half. Matt moved to QB on this drive. Parker moved to 2 back and had a nice gain off left tackle to start the series. Matt fumbles the snap on 2nd down then gets it back and then some with a 25-yard gain on 3rd down. The first half ends with the Charges in the lead 18-0.

Chargers start the 2nd half by kicking the ball to Lake City. They get a good kick with a roll forcing the Braves to start at their own 26-yard line. Charger defense dosent let the Braves keep the ball very long as the D line applies heavy pressure on the 1st play of the half forcing a poorly thrown ball that Matt intercepts.
Chargers don’t keep the ball very long though. On the Chargers 3rd play, Eric and Jesse miss handle the ball on a reverse and it ends up on the ground with a Brave player on top of it at about mid field.

Lake City finally puts a long drive together as they reach the end zone after a 10-play drive capping it off with a 15-yard pass completion for the score. There seemed to be a mix up on the scoring play as the Chargers only had 10 players on the field. They get the 11th player on the field for the extra point try and stuff the try as Eric hits the QB causing a fumble that Kyle recovers. 18-6 Chargers.

Chargers set up for the Kick off return. Lake City gets off a nice high kick that Wyatt catches at the 40. Wyatt heads up the middle then cuts it to the right sideline and kicks it into high gear all the way to the end zone untouched for the score and my Charger Big Play of the Day. Jesse takes the handoff on the extra point try but comes up short. 24-6 Chargers.

Charger defense forces another 4 and out with Eric making a solo tackle on 4th and long after a long pass completion turning the ball right back over to the Charger offense.

The offense does nothing with it as they get called for an illegal shift penalty followed by a holding call on Eric then a play where Matt gets thrown for a loss on a flare pass play all adding up to a third and about 40 to go. Matt gets a lot of it back on 3rd down but not enough for the first and is forced to punt on 4th.

Charger defense comes back on the field with the ball on the Lake City 30 yard line. With only about 7 min left in the game, the Braves start passing on nearly every play. Charger defense keeps heavy pressure on the QB and don’t allow any completions. However on 3rd and long Noah and Parker are flagged for pass interference giving Lake City an automatic 1st down on their own 40. After 2 incomplete pass plays. Lake city runs a sweep around right end that Kyle puts an immediate stop to with a solo tackle for a 5-yard loss and my Big Hit of the day. On 4th and long Jesse runs down the QB forcing another bad throw and incompletion. Charger Ball.

On 1st down Kyle pitches to Matt who launches the ball down field to a wide-open Eric streaking down the right sideline. Eric lays out to try and make the catch but it was just out of his reach. On 2nd down Kyle tries to hit Jesse on another pass that falls incomplete. Matt gains 4 on 3rd setting up a 4th and 6. Matt takes the pitch heads around right end where Eric levels the linebacker for my Big Block of the day breaking Matt loose for a 20-yard gain and the 1st down. Noah takes the next handoff for a short gain off right tackle and draws a 15-yard facemask penalty placing the ball at the Lake City 20 yard line. Matt moves to the QB position. On 1st down Matt throws to Parker in the right flat but the ball falls incomplete. On 2nd Matt fumbles the snap and falls on the ball. On third down Parker takes the handoff and powers his way with a nice run to the 11-yard line. On 4th and one, Parker gets it again and gains enough for the 1st. On 1st down Matt keeps the ball, gains 1. With time running out and 2nd and goal from the 10, Smith gets the carry for a short gain, Jesse adds another short gain setting up a 4th and goal. Eric moves up to the end position and slips uncovered into the end zone. Matt finds him and throws the ball his way but the ball is deflected by the defensive end and falls incomplete ending the game with the scoreboard reading 24 Chargers 6 Lake City.

Chargers played a great 1st game of the year. On offense the entire O line and all the backs blocked well. The ball carriers each did a good job running the ball. Matt was just a bull knocking defenders all over the place as they tried to tackle him. Wyatt had a couple big runs and a huge KO return for a TD. Kyle did a great job at QB managing the offense. About the only thing the team didn’t do well was passing the ball. It was raining throughout the game making the ball tough to throw. They’ll get better in the passing game.

On defense, they played great. The 2nd and 3rd string defense played nearly the entire game and did an outstanding job. They only gave up one drive on the entire day. The number 1 Defense only played one series on the day. And when they did play, they were beasts. The D ends were in the backfield the entire series and forced everything into the middle. We are going to be hard to score on this season. It was a great effort all the way around.

Coaches slected Wyatt Smith as the Offensive Player of the Game and Andrew Mahoney-Fernandes as the Defensive Player of the Game.

Bulldawg Blue Defense gets its bite back

September 7, 2006

Bulldawg Report

Man what a difference a few weeks make. Bulldawg 89er Blue defense came to play tonight against 89er Gold. On the entire night, it didn’t matter if it was the Blue defense, Gold D or even the white Defense; they each did a great job flat out shutting 89er Gold down. On the night, the Defense only gave up one long run, that being the 2nd play of the night when Miles took it the distance for a score. The last time these two teams scrimmaged, Miles ran wild scoring nearly at will. 89er Gold players and coaches were frustrated all night long. I lost count how many times 89er Gold jumped off sides or fumbled the handoff. Great job 89er Blue.

Now on offense, 89er Blue still has some work to do. The line needs to stay on their blocks longer and the ends need to start blocking instead of letting their man go by them on nearly every play. When the blocking was there, 89er Blue moved the ball well even connecting on a nice long pass down the right sidelines to the goal line. They just need to get more consistent on the blocking to have success on offense against 89er Gold. And they will. The team continues to improve and are closing the gap on Gold.

1st game is this Saturday against East Side Catholic. GO Bulldawgs.

Charger Scrimmage Report

September 7, 2006

Midget Blue vs. Midget Gold Scrimmage - September 7, 2006 by Jennifer

Blue started slow and I mean real slow. A coach was heard on the field yelling “I am not here for charity I am here for boys who play football”. .Later the coach was heard yelling to the offensive line, “You guys are not good, not great, but fantastic! The team pulled it together and won the scrimmage.

Blue O started with a few fumbles then about the 8th play they started to turn it on with a QB keeper right for 7yards, a handoff for another 4 yards, than a gain of 20 yards in the next 5 plays.

Gold defense took the field for 3 plays and held Midget Gold to little to no yardage. Blue D took over and got burned as Gold completed a pass that went for a touchdown.
Black D took the field and held the Gold team to no gain.

Blue O took the field again. A quick hand off to Matt who than went down the field for a TD. Blue O was making steady gains when Kyle got crushed by 3 Gold players on a QB keeper and had to sit out the rest of the game. Eric took over a QB. The blue O made some short yardage gains in the next few plays ending with a half back pass to Jesse for a TD. Now Blue was up by a TD.

White D took the field and caused 2 fumbles. Midget Gold did not gain a yard in 5 plays. Charger Gold D followed suit with some big hits resulting in no yardage for the frustrated Midget Gold team.

Blue O took the field again with Matt at QB. Eric made a great catch for 7 yards and Matt had a nice run moving the ball well followed by a nice kick by Matt.

Blue D took the field one last time and got into the backfield getting 2 QB sacks and 2 fumbles. In 8 plays the Chargers held Midget Gold for a net gain of 0.

It was a successful day as Blue did a great job!

Charger Scrimmage Report

August 31, 2006

Though both the Chargers and Midget Gold each scored 4 or 5 TDs in tonight’s scrimmage, Gold had the upper hand in this one. Chargers Blue offense started with the ball again this week and didn’t do much with it. They drove the ball 38 of the 40 yards they were working with but it took them the entire 10 minutes to do it and they still ended up not scoring. Matt ran the ball well inside the few times the team ran it there with the up backs doing a good job blocking. The real problem of this drive, and the entire night for that matter, was with the outside running. Missed blocks by the line and backs killed the team all night long. It seemed like nearly every time we ran wide, our back would have 4 of 5 defensive players all over them. Our line had a hard time keeping them out. And if the ball carrier would make the corner, our ends wouldn’t seal the ends and/or the lead back would miss their block resulting in little to no gain for the ball carrier. There were a few times on the night where it came together and the line blocked well, the end did his job and the lead back made their blocks resulting in nice runs by the ball carrier. Eric had one for the full 40 yards around left end, Smith hit a big one around right end and Matt, Noah and Jesse each had nice wide runs as well. It just didn’t happen often enough for as many times as the play was run. Blocking needs to continue to improve as the season approaches.

All three QBs continued to play well again tonight. They each did a darn good job when they had their opportunity.

On Defense, Blue D struggled for the first time of the year tonight. On the first play of the night, Kelly for Gold busted one off right tackle for 39 yards going nearly untouched until Eric made a shoestring tackle from the opposite side of the field at the 1 yard line. Gold punched it in up the middle on the next play for the score. On Gold’s 2nd drive, it only took them 3 plays to score again. Though on this drive, Gold was aided by their left end grabbing our D end with both arms and dragging him to the ground allowing Kelly to break another big run which set up their second score. Nonetheless, Gold moved the ball well all night. It looked like our D line was squeezing in which left a huge gap on the out sides which Gold took advantage of. Lots of arm tackles were the order tonight instead of the good tackling the team had been doing all season. The defense also made some nice plays as well. They’ll be just fine.

The team practiced some punts for the first time tonight. Matt got off 1 really nice punt and one decent one with good downfield coverage on both. Smith also punted twice, shanking one and getting off a decent kick on his second try.

After 4 days off, the team comes back next Tuesday and prepares for their 1st game of the year next Saturday.

Crear on another Big Run

August 26, 2006

Bulldawg Jamboree Report

1st up Silver Lake White

Bulldawgs offense started the game and started just the way you’d like to start every game. B. Crear taking the ball around left end the distance on the 1st play of the game. That was followed up on the 2nd play with Ely taking it the distance off right tackle. They weren’t done yet. Three more plays, B. Crear again takes it the distance around left end. 8 offensive plays, three TDs. Cant complain about that. Michael played left offensive tackle. The offense looked great.

Not to be outdone, Defense takes the field and completely shuts White down. Tyree had a nice solo tackle, Diego came up with a big sack and Drew crushed the ball carrier trying to make it around the end. The entire defense played well, and the best thing about it, our number 1 defense didn’t play a down.
Ballard Black
Bulldawg offense takes the field first and moves the ball right down the field. B. Crear starts it off with a gain of 12 off right tackle. Tyree gains 10 on a left sweep and the big play of the series, Jordan hits Dean on a beautiful bomb down the left sidelines for the score.

On defense the 1st string D took the field for the first time on the day with Michael at right defensive tackle. And they didn’t disappoint. They played 5 plays and registered 2 sacks, 2 tackles for no gain and one gang tackle after a 2-yard gain. Michael got one of those sacks and Ely came up with the other. The 3rd defense played the rest of the game and though they gave up a couple scores, they continue to improve.

Overall it was an outstanding day for the Bulldawgs. They really looked good. About the only thing missed all day, was on one play, a defensive lineman came through untouched and crushed Ely in the backfield knocking him out of the game for a few plays. Two weeks the team faces their 1st real test when they suit up for a full game.

Eric about to get blasted

August 26, 2006

Chargers Jamboree Report

Mukilteo Purple up first.

Chargers came out strong today on offense. Kyle played QB, Matt at 2 back and Eric, Jesse, Wyatt and Noah rotating every play or two at 3 and 4 back. The 1st string offense wasted no time in scoring rushing down the field in 6 plays, the last being a reverse by Noah for the TD. The offense continued by scoring again on the next series. All the backs ran hard each gaining good yardage per carry with Matt finishing the drive off with a TD on a long run on a left sweep. All the backs blocked well for each other and the O line did a great job protecting the QB and opening holes for the backs.

On defense the Chargers were punishing. Purple got nowhere against the Blue and Gold defenses. Eric started the series off with a tackle for a 4-yard loss and it continued from there as the entire defensive line and ends stopped the ball carriers for no gain or a loss. Wyatt and Noah each had tackles for losses. Purple did score on the last play of the game against the White defense.
East Side Catholic

Gold offense came out for the second game of the day. Matt moved from 2 back up to QB with Noah and Wyatt at 3 and 4 back and Parker and King rotating at 2 back. Coach ran our hurry up offense during this game. Yards were a little harder to come by against ESC but the offense still was able to move the ball. Half way through the Scrimmage Eric came in at the QB position. He had a nice run on his 1st play for about 20 yards on a QB sweep around right end then a few plays latter got crushed on a left QB sweep after a 3 yard gain. While the Gold offense was unable to score during their 10 min possession, the backfield handled and ran the ball well.

Blue Defense started the game and did a great job-shutting ESC down. On the 3rd play of the series, Eric and Jesse converged on the QB forcing a poor throw that was intercepted by Sandiego. He would have taken that one for a TD in a regular game. Matt added two back-to-back solo tackles to end the Blue defense’s day. White defense played the remainder of the game. They gave up two TDs but gained valuable game experience.

Overall the Chargers were very impressive today. All three QBs did a great job running the offense, the backs each ran and blocked well. The 1st string O line is coming together and the Defense looks very, very solid. It should be a good season. Two more weeks of work to iron out a few more things before our 1st game on Sept. 9th.

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Eric for a Sack and causing a fumble

August 24, 2006

Chargers Report 8/24/06

The Good, Bad & Ugly,

First the good. The first and second defense tonight was good, real good. They shut the Bulldawgs down completely giving up only 1 play of more than 3 yards all night. The D took the ball away often. The Chargers recovered about six fumbles and snatched 3 or 4 interceptions. Eric had a big sack early on, Ottis and Wyatt each got one as well and the entire D line just overwhelmed the Bulldawgs offensive line, great job defense. The Bulldawgs did score twice against the 3rd string D, which is made up of mostly 1st year players leaning how to play.

Now the Bad. Everyone always wants to carry the ball. Coach has been running a lot of guys in the backfield to find out who can get the job done. Well, tonight, other than Matt, no one got the job done. I don’t think I saw a single back who knew what a block was. As a result, yards were hard to come by all night long. Two nice reverses, I think both run by Wyatt, were the only runs of any distance, one of which went for a TD. I got to think Coach would be looking hard to see who is going to step up in the backfield and make the blocks needed to get this offense moving. If you don’t block, you don’t carry the ball. At least tonight, no one blocked other than a few nice blocks by Matt who also ran hard at 2 back making some power runs up the middle. Good job Matt. Kyle was gone this week so Eric played mostly at QB and did a good job.

And the Ugly, well that goes to the offensive line. The Bulldawg defense was in the backfield all night long. The QB was getting killed tying to hand the ball off and the backs often got stuffed in the backfield or after little to no gain. The line needs to step up and start blowing the D line up rather then getting blown up themselves. Got to give the Bulldawgs credit, they played well on defense tonight.

Saturday is Jamboree. Chargers will bounce back and make a good showing.

Chargers Defense Shutting Gold down

Bulldawg 89er Report

August 24, 2006

No Scrimmage report for the 89ers this week. They scrimmaged at the same time as the Chargers so I could only watch one. I need someone to step up and write a report for 89ers each week.
Any volunteers?

Chargers 1st Scrimmage of the Year

August 17, 2006

Chargers Report

The Chargers had their 1st Scrimmage of the season. The 1st string offense took the field first against Gold’s 1st string defense. With Kyle at QB, Matt at 2 back, Eric at 3 back, Jesse at 4 back and Chris at Tight end the offense drove down the field and scored a TD and added the extra point on their 1st drive of the scrimmage. The backs each ran the ball for short to med yardage and Kyle connected with Chris on a nice pass play on a tight end release play. The rest of the night the 2nd and 3rd sting offense took the field and also moved the ball well against Gold’s 2nd and 3rd string defense scoring 3 or 4 TDs. Coach rotated a lot of players through the backfield and line to see where everyone fits. Wyatt had a nice gain on a right sweep and Noah had a nice run on a reverse. On the O-line Andrew Mahoney did a nice job.

On Defense the 1st string D just shut down Gold’s 1st string offense. Yards were hard to come by for Gold. Matt had a nice interception that would have been returned for a TD. The 1st string D played one series on the night. Coach played the 2nd and 3rd string D the remainder of the night to get a good look at everyone and to find the right playing positions for everyone. Gold’s offense scored twice on long drives against the 2nd and 3rd string D.

The team-looked good considering they have only been practicing for a week and it was the 1st scrimmage of the year. Gold also looks much better this year than last season. I’m sure we’ll have many good scrimmages against each other this season.

Bulldawgs 1st Scrimmage of the Season

August 15, 2006

Bulldawg Report

Bulldawg Blue played two scrimmages this week against Gold. In the 1st scrimmage Blue played well for the 1st scrimmage of the year and after only one week of practice. Michael played left offensive tackle and right defensive tackle. On offense Blue moved the ball well at times with Crear scoring on a nice long run. Coach rotated players around to find the best combination of players on the field. On defense Blue slowed Gold down all night long only giving up 3 TDs. Two were off of long pass plays and one on a long drive on the ground. Tyree scored for Blue on a fumble recovery-return for the TD. Michael had a nice solo tackle and played well all night both on defense and offense.

The second scrimmage of the week was a different story. Gold was able to flat out dominate Blue all night long. Blue had trouble sustaining any drives and often had trouble handling the ball. Blue runners were often tackled in the backfield. Blue did score on a nice pass completion with a long run by Crear.
And on defense, Blue could not stop Gold. Gold was able to score often. What was the difference in the two scrimmages? Gold had a player they didn’t have in the 1st scrimmage of the week, Miles, and he was hard to catch when he ran with the ball and on defense, he was hard to keep him from making a play. Gold looks as though they could make a run again at the Championship this year. Blue has some work to do. They are working hard in practice and I’m sure will continue to get better and close the gap on Gold.

Chargers Report

August 10, 2006

Football is finally here. Eric’s team, the “Chargers”, formally Midget Blue “Bulldawgs”, return 5 players from last year’s Championship team: Eric, Jesse P., Matt C., Chris P. and Josh O. (5 great players to build another championship team around.) They are joined by a few of their wrestling partners: Nathan “Tank” V. Andrew M. &, Noah C. as well as Eric’s cousin Kyle H., all whom had outstanding seasons last year and will add greatly to this year's team, and 19 other players moving up from the 89ers or just starting their football careers. A notable impact player missing from this year’s team is Mikey “The Beast” M. who decided to take the season off. It’s going to be hard to fill his spot in the backfield and on defense. The remainder of last year’s team moved up to the next age groups. Head coach Mike C. returns along with coaches Rich V., Ron & John P. New coaches Scott H. Mike S. and Brad join them.

This is just the first week of practice but the team is already shaping up and looking good for making another run to the Championship for the 2nd year in a row. Coach Mike is running the players through a variety of drills getting them in football shape and figuring out where everyone fits in the scheme he runs. Coach has two more weeks to get the team prepared for the Jamboree on 8/26 followed by the 1st game of the season on 9/9.

Bulldawg Report

August 14, 2006

Michael’s team, the "Bulldawgs", return about 10 players from lasts years team that finished in 3rd place last season. The remainder moved on up to play at the Midget level to include Kyle H. and Noah C. who now play with Eric on the Chargers. About 20 new players joined Michael’s team. Coach Bill decided to pass the head coaching of the Bulldawgs to Coach Will this season. Coaches Mike, Brian, John and Marvin join him.

Coach Will had the team working hard the first week of practice. While a lot of the talent from last years team has moved on, there is still plenty of talent left on the team to finish the job this year and win the league Championship. They have come close the past two years finishing in 3rd and 2nd place respectively. Next week we’ll get a look at the team in a scrimmage against 89er white and Gold.

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Welcome to the 2005 "BULLDAWG" Report

Midgets win the 2005 NJFL Championship

November 5, 2005

In a game of big plays and costly turn overs, the Bulldawg Midgets come up with one more extra point than Ballard to end the season with a 14-13 Victory and the League championship.
2005 Midget Championship Game

For the 2nd week in a row, Bulldawgs got to play their game in a steady down pour of heavy rain. Got to love the NW weather.

Jesse Peterson recovers the opening kickoff at the 46 yard line. The Dawgs are unable to move the ball very well going 4 and out turning the ball over to Ballard on downs at the 49 yard line.

Bulldawg defense comes out gang tackling and holds Ballard to 4 and out as well giving the ball back to the offense at the Bulldawg 42 yard line.

Matt gets stopped for no gain on 1st down then Glover-Smith keeps it on a QB sweep around right end taking it all the way to the 35 yard line of Ballard. However, a block in the back by the Dawgs draws a yellow flag and the Bulldawgs are backed up all the way to their own 30 yard line. To make matters worse, Glover-Smith is injured on the play and has to be carried off the field. Matt moves up to QB and Jesse P. gets in the rotation at 3 back as Doc Okamura works on Glover-Smith on the sidelines. The Dawgs are unable to move the ball and are forced to punt on 4th down. Matt gets off a good punt however, the punt coverage is lacking and Ballard returns the ball all the way back to the 26 yard line of the Dawgs.

The Bulldawg defense stepped it up on this series and shuts Ballard down with some big hits and solid tackling holding Ballard to another 4 and out to end the 1st quarter.

Bulldawg offense takes over at their own 18 to start the 2nd quarter. Matt gets thrown for a loss of about 3 on 1st down. On 2nd down, Bulldawgs make the 1st mistake of the day by botching the hand off putting the ball on the turf. Ballard recovers at the Bulldawg 9 yard line.

Ballard strikes quickly. They connect a right fade pattern for the score as Fuller falls down on the coverage. The defense stops the extra point holding Ballard to a 6-0 lead.

Jesse P. recovers the kick off at the 45 of the Bulldawgs. The offense takes the field as Glover-Smith comes back into the game after having his ankle taped. Bulldawgs finally get on track and grind out 2 first downs moving the ball to the 29 of Ballard. On 1st and 10 from the 29, Leroy takes the pitch breaking to the outside on a left sweep, the line and backs make their blocks breaking Leroy loose for a 29 yard TD run to tie the score at 6. Bulldawgs get the all-important extra point to take a 7-6 lead.

Matt gets off a nice kick off. Leroy flattens the return man at the Ballard 38. Bulldawg defense gives up their first 1st down of the game as Ballard moves the ball to Midfield. Ballard goes no further as Jesse P. blows up the RB in the backfield for a big loss to end the first half. 7-6 Bulldawgs.

Matt gets off a 2 yard kick to start the 2nd half. The defense holds Ballard to no gain on 1st and 2nd down. Fuller comes up big on 3rd down snagging an interception at the 27 of the Bulldawgs.

Matt gets tackled for a loss of 5 on 1st down. Leroy takes the pitch on 2nd down at the 22. With a convoy of blockers, Leroy takes off on a right sweep, jukes a couple defenders and breaks one all the way 78 yards for the score and my “Big Play” of the day. Matt adds the extra point to put the Dawgs ahead 14-6.

Bulldawgs kick off. The kick sails to the 40 of Ballard. The return man makes the catch and heads towards the left hash mark running through the arm tackles of the Dawgs taking the ball all the way to the end zone for the TD. 14-12 Bulldawgs. Ballard adds the extra point to close the gap to 14-13.

Calkins recovers the kick off at the 40. Matt runs a QB sneak for 10 yards to midfield. Nice run Matt. Matt ran the ball well again today getting the tough yards up the middle. From midfield Leroy gets the Pitch and takes off once again on a sweep around left end where he runs into a wall of defenders, he cuts back to the right taking it all the way back across the field around right end, he heads down the right side line for a huge gain however, a block in the back penalty brings it all back. Bulldawgs kill themselves with penalties on this drive and end up eventually turning the ball over on downs coming up a yard short after a huge run by Leroy on a right sweep. Ballard in unable to do anything with the ball as the Bulldawg defense holds them to another 4 and out to end the 3rd quarter with the Bulldawgs clinging to a 14-13 lead.

Bulldawgs start the 4th quarter on offense with the ball at the 34 of Ballard. The offense can’t take advantage of the good field position turning the ball over on downs at the 25 of Ballard. The defense starts bending as Ballard puts together a drive to try and win this one. Bulldawgs give up 2 first downs as Ballard crosses midfield. Jesse Peterson puts a stop to Ballard’s drive as he recovers a Ballard fumble at the 45 of Ballard. Big play Jesse P. in stopping the Ballard drive.

3:20 remains in the game, Bulldawgs lead 14-13 and have the ball at the 45 of Ballard. Coach decides to have the QB pitch the ball to Leroy on another sweep. The pitch is off and the ball hits the turf. Ballard recovers with another chance to pull out the victory. (I don’t know about that call to pitch the ball at this point in the game. Guess that’s why the coach gets paid the big bucks to make those decisions)

Bulldawg defense rises to the occasion and again holds Ballard to a 4 and out giving the ball back to the offense with 1:43 left in the game and the ball at the 42 of Ballard.

Bulldawgs can’t run out the clock as they come up short on a fake punt on 4th and long turning the ball back to Ballard on downs at their own 45 with 35 seconds remaining in the game.

It’s up to the defense to come up with one more stop. And that’s exactly what they do as Matt seals the game with a huge interception and big return to run out the clock. Bulldawgs get the victory and win the 2005 NJFL Midget Championship.

How bout them “Bulldawgs” The boys had a great season. They finish 7 & 1 and win the league championship. Not bad for a team that didn’t even exist last season. It was a great job by Coach Mike assembling a coaching staff and team then taking them all the way to winning the league championship this season. Lets do it again next Season Coach.

Midgets destroy Silver Lake Green to move on to Championship Game

October 29, 2005

Playing in a driving, cold, heavy rain storm, Midget Blue stepped up with a suffocating defense to completely shut down Silver Lake Green and Blue’s offense put two early TDs on the board as Midget Blue avenge their only loss on the year and come away with a huge win to advance to the League Championship game.

Green won the toss and elected to receive. Glover-Smith’s kick off only went 3 yards giving the ball to Green at the 43 yard line of Blue. Green moved the ball 6 yards on 4 plays turning the ball back to Blue.

Matt got the first carry for 3 yards straight up the gut. Leroy took the hand off on 2nd down on a right sweep hitting the corner fast and hard as the line sealed the end and the backs blocked out the linebacker leaving only the corner to beat which Leroy easily did taking the ball 60 yards for the TD, my “Big Play” of the day and the early lead. Glover-Smith added the extra point on a right sweep to put the Bulldawgs up 7-0.

Glover-Smith made a nice kick to the 40 that Green returned to the 49 of Green. The defense swarmed once again as Green only gains 3 yards on 4 plays tuning the ball back to Blue on downs.

Blue goes nowhere and are forced to punt on 4th down. Blue is unable to get the kick off due to a poor snap and Green takes over at the 38 of Blue. This would end up the only poor play of the day by Blue as they played flawlessly all day long.

Green doesn’t keep the ball very long. After a gain of 1 on first and a loss of 2 on 2nd down, Green muffs a pitch that is recovered by Glover-Smith setting the Blue offense up at their own 49 to start the 2nd quarter.

Blue strikes quickly. Matt gains 3 off left tackle. Leroy again takes the handoff on a right sweep and doesn’t stop until he crosses the goal line 48 yards later to put the Bulldawgs up 13-0. 2 touches by Leroy, 2 TDs, 108 yards rushing. Got to like that average. The extra point is no good.

Green takes over at their own 45 after a good kick by Glover-Smith. Green brakes one up the middle for 9 yards, their longest gain of the day. They fumble the snap on 2nd and on 3rd gain 7 off right tackle for their only 1st down on the day. Green runs a left sweep as Matt crushes the RB knocking the ball out which Glover-Smith recovers. Nice "Hit" Matt. Bulldawg ball at their own 40.

Bulldawgs and Green each go 4 and out to close out the 1st half with the Bulldawgs leading 13-0.

Bulldawgs get the ball to start the 2nd half. Andrew and Matt each take it up the middle for no gain and Glover-Smith adds 8 to bring up a 4th and 2. Leroy is stopped for no gain up the middle turning the ball over to Green on downs.

Blue defense take up where they left off at the end of the 1st half. Green throws an incomplete on 1st then fumble the snap on 2nd down. Matt comes up with a big hit for no gain on 3rd and on 4th Green again fumbles the snap turning the ball back to Blue on downs at their own 48.

Matt gains 1 up the middle followed by Glover-Smith for 2 on a left sweep. On 3rd down Matt runs a right sweep as Leroy flat out demolishes a defender in the backfield with a crushing block for my “Big Hit” of the day. You could hear the crack all the way in the stands. I don’t know how that kid got up. Coach calls a time out on 4th and long as the Bulldawgs look set to try another punt. Bulldawgs are looking to put this one away as coach calls a fake punt. Matt goes back to punt but instead sails a pass to Glover-Smith who makes a great leaping catch at the 40 of Green for the 1st down. Leroy gets stopped for a loss of 1 on a right sweep then Mikey powers for 3 up the middle. Glover-Smith takes it to the 28 of Green to end the 3rd quarter threatening to score again. Glover-Smith adds 10 more on a right sweep followed by Peterson for 3. Andrew gets stopped for no gain and Glover-Smith adds 3 to the 15 yard line of Green. After an incomplete pass on 4th down to Parker, Green takes over at their own 15.

Glover-Smith makes the 1st stop for no gain followed by a monster sack by Peterson all the way back to the 3 yard line of Green. Peterson had a good day today making play after play. Green jumps off sides moving them back ½ the distance to the goal. The D nearly sacks Green for a safety however, the RB is able to break free to gain 2 off right tackle. Green goes back to punt on 4th down. The Bulldawg D pin their ears back and rush the punter. The snap is bad, Matt Sacks the punter knocking the ball out the back of the end zone for the safety. 15-0 Bulldawgs.

Green kicks off at their 20. Story Williams comes up with the recovery at the 28 of green with 4:41 left in the game. Matt gains 2 off right tackle and Peterson is thrown for a 3 yard loss on a right sweep. Matt gets it back and then some on a QB sweep around right end after a great fake handoff fooling the entire defense as they flowed left as Matt gains 14. Mikey gains 2 up the middle. Heide jumps off sides for the Bulldawg’s only penalty on the day moving the Dawgs back 5. Matt gets sacked for a loss of 4 and on 3rd down, Glover-Smith gains 7 on a right sweep. Matt takes it on 4th down to the 5 yard line setting up a 1st and goal with 1:21 left in the game. Glover Smith takes it to the 1 yard line then Matt takes it to the 1 inch line with 10 seconds left in the game. Coach lets the clock run out and the Bulldawgs come away with the win upsetting Silver Lake Green.

This was a great team effort by the Bulldawgs. Each and every player brought everything they had and flat out took it to Silver Lake Green. Leroy gets my “Play Maker” of the day. His 1st 2 carries, each for long TDs, set the tone for the game. He also blocked well today and had my “Big Hit” of the day with a crushing block in the backfield. Glover-Smith was all over the place on defense. He made some huge stops and came up with 2 fumble recoveries and he ran the ball well on offense. My “Lineman” of the day, Tyler Priest. I’ve watched Tyler play center for 2 seasons now. This was his best game to date, and he’s had some good days snapping the ball. Today, under brutal weather conditions, he was flawless snapping the ball. Not one single bad snap and he blocked well too. Green had 6 fumbled snaps, 8 total fumbles. Both the defensive and offenive lines played great. Matt and Glover-Smith did a great job at QB running the offense and handeling the ball. With conditions as bad as they were, not a single fumble by the Bulldawgs. Great team effort all the way around. And you have to hand it to the Bulldawg coaches today. Great game plan, not to mention the manner in which they handled the pre-game warm ups. What was Green’s coaches thinking having their players warm up for over 1 ½ hours in a driving cold rain storm?

Ballard is up next in the championship game next Saturday. They looked good as well taking it to Mukilteo White. Bulldawgs will need another performance like today to come away with the win. They’ll get it done.

89er’s season came to an end today as they lost to Mukilteo Purple 19-6.

The boys just couldn’t seem to get it going today.

Purple started with the ball and drove to the 30 of Blue turning it over on downs.

Blue offense took the field and did nothing with the ball going 4 and out giving Purple good field position to start their 2nd drive. And they took advantage. With a heavy dose of #22 up the middle, Purple moved the ball to the 4 yard line where #22 got the call once again and punched it on in to take the lead. Bulldawgs stop the extra point attempt. 6-0 Purple.

Bulldawg’s offense takes the field and attempts to answer the score. Purple jumps off sides giving Blue and easy five yards. Noah breaks a right sweep with no blocking to gain a tough 12 yards. Kyle adds 7 more on a left sweep followed by Jonah for 2 off left tackle. Jordan gets thrown for a loss of 3 setting up a 4th and 4. Noah gets the call and is thrown for a loss of 1on a right sweep. The line and backs just weren’t making the blocks today like they had been all season long.

Mukilteo wastes no time as they take over at the 47 of Blue, hand the ball to #22 who runs off left tackle through the out reached arms of nearly the entire defense 53 yards for his 2nd TD on the day. Purple adds the extra point to take a 13-0 lead. The defense just didn’t attack today. They waited for #22 to come to them, then tried to tackle him high which #22 was able to easily break free for big yards all day long.

Bulldawg offense takes the field again. Kyle breaks free on a big run around right end only to have #22 strip the ball from his hands as Kyle struggled for additional yards. #22 made a heck of a play taking the ball from Kyle and going the other direction. He could have taken it the distance however; both teams were confused not knowing if the play had been blown dead. The ref had not blown the whistle and the Bulldawgs finally decided to tackle the ball carrier who was standing around on the 38 of Purple.

Kyle makes a huge sack for a loss of 11. The defense stiffens as they shut Purple down setting up 4th and long. Kyle again gets in on the QB breaking up the handoff as the ball hits the turf and the Bulldawgs take over at the 47 of Purple with seconds to go in the half.

Kyle connects for 15 yards on a nice pass to Myricks to end the half. 13-0 Mukilteo.

Bulldawgs start the 2nd half with the ball. They march the ball to the 30 of Purple and come up short on a 4th and 7 from the 30 and turn the ball over to Purple on downs.

Bulldawg defense is on the field again. They bend but don’t break as they stop Purple after eight plays and one 1st down. Michael got into the game at defensive tackle on this series for four plays, which is the # of plays he’s been getting in most games this year. He did his best trying to get in on the tackles.

Bulldawg offense goes 4 and out tuning the ball back to Purple on downs at the 44 of Blue to start the 4th quarter.

Any real hope of a 4th quarter come back by the Bulldawgs is put the rest quickly as Purple drives down the field with #22 scoring his 3rd td of the day to put Mukilteo up 19-0 with 5:08 left in the game.

Bulldawgs go 4 an out again but catch a break as Jonah intercepts a Mukilteo pass to get the ball right back for the Dawgs. After a dead ball penalty, Bulldawgs start their drive at the Purple 13 yard line. Noah loses 2 on 1st down then Kyle throws an incomplete pass to Myricks on 2nd. On 3rd down, Kyle connects with a wide-open Kenshabba down the center of the field. Kenshabba cuts it to the outside and takes it the distance for an 89 yard pass and run for the score. However, a hit in the back penalty on Noah brings the ball all the back to the 39 yard line of Purple. Jonah takes the ball for 30 yards around left end then Myricks gains 10 yards on a right flare pass from Kyle. Jonah adds 5 more on a fake reverse then Noah takes it to the 3 on a reverse. Jonah gets the next carry to the ½ yard line. Kyle takes it in for the score on a right QB sweep. Noah is stopped on the extra point. 19-6 Mukilteo.

Purple runs out the clock and moves on to the championship game where they will face Richmond Gold next Saturday at 8:30 in Shoreline Stadium.

Bulldawg Blue’s season ends with the loss today. The boys had a great season. While they may not win the football championship this year, they are still champions and hold their heads high knowing they practiced and played hard all season. They had a lot of fun, made some new friends and learned a lot. Michael enjoyed his 1st year of football. While he didn’t get to play a lot in games, he was ok with that and looks forward to earning more playing time next season when he’ll be a year older, bigger and stronger. The coaches did an outstanding job this season and Michael is disappointed to hear that coach Bill may not return to coach next season. Michael has been very active in sports and has had many coaches. Michael says Coach Bill has been his favorite coach and thanks him and all his assistants for coaching him and the team this season.

Leroy has big day as the Bulldawg Midgets defeat Mukilteo Purple 27-0

October 22, 2005

Bulldawgs took the first step toward the season championship today with a win over Mukilteo Purple. While the team got one player back from injury, Heide, they lost Kjell to a broken collarbone and Eric to a broken Ankle. So coach had to reshuffle the offensive line to replace Kjell along with Leroy who was moved back to the rotation at 2 back as well reshuffling the defense where Calkins and Okamura took over at right defensive end and Matt moved up to linebacker and Andrew back to safety.

Bulldawgs won the toss and elected to receive. Leroy caught the kick at the 30 and headed toward the left sideline where the Bulldawgs took out every one wearing purple as Leroy took it the distance for a 70 yard TD. What a way to start the Playoffs. Extra point is no good.
6-0 Bulldawgs.

Purple downs the kickoff at the 43. Matt makes the fist stop after a gain of 2 up the gut. Parker comes up with a big hit and the solo tackle on a left sweep at the 50 bringing up 3rd and 3. Mikey makes a solo tackle on a right sweep at the line of scrimmage for no gain. Mikey came up big on 4th down penetrating through the line to stop the RB in the backfield for a loss of 1. Bulldawg ball.

Matt gets the first carry and takes it on a left sweep for good yardage however, a hit in the back by Leroy brings the ball back 10. Purple was also called for a dead ball late hit penalty that set the ball at the 38 of Purple with a 1st and 1. Mikey gains 4 off right tackle followed by Andrew for 4 off right end. Matt takes the pitch on a right sweep for 14 to the 16 yard line of Purple. Matt loses 2 tripping over Leroy on a left sweep. Leroy gets the 2 back and then some on a left sweep to the 5 yard line. The line opens a huge hole as Mikey takes it the final 5 yards for the TD off right tackle. Glover-Smith adds the extra point on a right sweep. 13-0 Bulldawgs.
Mac and Otis make the stop on the KO at the 48 of Blue. A false start penalty sets Purple back 5. BJ keeps them moving in the right direction with a tackle for a loss of 2. Purple jumps off sides again moving them back 5 more yards bringing up a 2nd and 22. Purple brakes one around right end with Gunter dragging the RB down after a 12 yard gain. Matt gets the next tackle short of the 1st down. And on 4th down, Mikey, Otis and Josh make the stop short of the 1st. Bulldawgs ball.

Matt catches a swing pass for a gain of 6. Mikey adds 3 but a holding penalty on Fuller backs the Dawgs up 10 to the 35 of Blue. Leroy comes into the game and breaks one for 30 yards however; another penalty brings it all back. With a 2nd and forever, Glover-Smith keeps it for short yardage and Matt adds 5 followed by 3 more by Leroy way short of the 1st down. Purple ball.

Parker comes up with another big hit for a loss of 1. Parker and Josh team up on the next tackle on a double reverse after a gain of 2. Matt and Glover-Smith get the next stop up the middle bringing up a 4th and 5. Heide jumps offside giving Purple a 1st down at the Bulldawg 21. The defense tightens up to shut Purple down giving the ball back to Blue at their own 12 yard line.

Matt gains 1 off right tackle then on 2nd, Fuller is flagged for illegal motion moving Blue back to the 8 yard line. Leroy gets the pitch at the 8 on a left sweep, beats the defense to the corner and kicks it into high gear down the left sideline. He runs into a wall of Purple, zig zags his way back across the field, hits the right sideline and heads down field taking the ball 150 yards for a 92 yard TD and my “Big Play” of the day. Glover-Smith adds the extra point putting the Bulldawgs up 20-0.

Purple covers the kick off at their own 42. An off sides penalty moves them back 5. Gunter gets the tackle after a gain of 1 up the middle. An assisting the runner penalty moves Purple back to their own 30. A nice gang tackle stops Purple for a short gain. Purple takes the ball around left end where the RB is met by Otis who crushes the RB for my “Big Hit” of the day for a loss of 3 to end the half. 20-0 Bulldawgs.

Purple covers the 2nd half kick off at the 50. On the 3rd play, they fumble the ball with Mac coming up with it. Bulldawgs don’t keep it very long as Andrew fumbles it back to Purple 4 plays later. Bulldawg’s defense holds Purple to 1 first down getting the ball back for the offense on downs at the Bulldawg’s 30. Bulldawgs drive the ball to the 37 of Purple with each of the backs getting carries of 3 to 6 yards with a long of 17 by Glover-Smith. Coach did a great job again today getting all the backs carries.

Purple takes over at their own 37 and march it to the Bulldawg 42 before turning the ball back over to Blue on downs. Bulldawgs move the ball back to the 25 yard line of Purple. Leroy gets the call and takes it around right end and is off once again zig zagging his way across he field for another spectacular 75 yard run for a 25 yard TD. Leroy gets my “Play Maker” of the day. He really ran the ball well today. Once he hit the outside, no one could catch him. Nice Job Leroy and nice Job by the line and backs opening the holes and blocking. Andrew adds the extra point with a good catch to put the Bulldawgs up 27-0.

Glover-Smith kicks off and recovers his own kick. Jesse P. gets a carry for 2 yards and the Bulldawgs run out the clock to go home with the victory setting up a rematch with the only team to defeat them, Silver Lake Green, in round 2 of the playoffs next week at 4:00 at Goddard field.

89ers have big 2nd half to win 13-7 over Mukilteo Grey.

Report by Jennifer:

It was the Knights vs. the Bulldawgs at Kamiak. The forecast was for rain but it could not have been nicer weather. The fans had to take off their sweatshirts as it heated up both on and off the field.

The first series Noah ran for a total of 9 yards on 1st and 2nd down bringing up a 3rd & 1 when the Knights jumped off sides to give the Dawgs a 1st down. Jonah ran up the middle and got 4 yards. Next a handoff to Noah that he almost broke in that “Noah style”, he did manage to turn in a 22 yard run. The ball is at the 26 yard line, Hackbarth throws an incomplete to Kenshabba. Those two are so close to connecting. Now it’s 2nd & 10. Jonah runs up the middle for 1 yard. Followed by a QB keeper but there is NO blocking and Kyle gets sacked brining up 4th &15. Hackbarth connects with Kennshabba (Yes they did it!) but they are just short of the 1st down and D is out on the field at the 21.

Kenshabba stops a potential breakaway TD. Where is our D? 1st & 10 on the 31. The D is starting to put the pressure on and the Knights fumble but recover. 2nd & 10 and the Knights complete a pass and it’s 1st & 10 on the 42. The knights push the D back and get another 1st. On the next play at the 46 yard line Vulliet gets a fumble. The refs rule it was an incomplete pass, the Dawg fans disagree loudly. The D keeps the pressure on and plays penalty free. The knights find themselves on the 49 yard line 4th down and 12 to go when the D gets huge pressure on the QB and Myricks and Noah almost come down with an interception. 1st Quarter is over!

O takes the field. Jonah runs for 3, Hackbarth throws an incomplete. On 3rd & 9 a handoff goes to Noah who turns in a much-needed 17yard run for a 1st. Next series went to Jonah for a 6 yard then a 1 yard run. Hackharth runs up the middle for a yard then Noah for a nice 3 yards and another 1st. 19 yard line Kyle to Jonah, he gets pushed back. The Dawgs jump offside and its 2nd & 25. Noah gains 3. Kyle keeps the ball and makes it to the 19 yard line. 4th & 11 the Dawgs need to throw. Hackbarth throws an incomplete to Myricks it’s a little off and D is out on the field.

The Knights runs a right sweep and it’s ugly as the RB runs through all our Dawgs with Kenshabba as our last hope. He runs hard down the sideline and brings the RB down inches too late and it’s a TD for the Knights. Ugggh! On the extra point Knights kill themselves with a fumble. 6-0 Knights

Hackbarth opens with a pass to Myricks and it would have been catch able but a turf monster grabbed Myricks’ shoe and he tripped. Noah turns in another huge run for 19yards for a first. The ball is on the 41 yard line when Hackbarth gets blasted and fumbles.

D is on the field again. They are fired up now! Great tackles by Noah, almost an interception, a penalty and good pressure by Kyle slow the Knights down. Ely lays out a few Knights in the backfield putting the Knights in a 4th and 16 situation. Knights put the ball in the air. Hibbard provided excellent coverage; in fact he almost got the interception. It is just as well he didn’t as now the Dawgs get it on the 40 yard line. 2 ½ min to go and the Dawgs need to score.

Hand off to Noah for a loss. The O continues to be pushed back, it's 4th & 20. Hackbarth throws to Jonah, incomplete. Knights are flagged for 15 yards however; it’s still not enough for a first down. O just can’t get it done. It's half time and coach Bill has some work to do. 6-0 Knights.

D is on the field and they are fired up. Great team tackles by Myricks, Kyle and Tangen for a loss now its 3rd & 18. Kyle gets a QB sack. Now it’s 4th & 20. Hackbarth pressures the QB on 4th with the Knights coming up short. O gets on the field.

2 short runs by Jonah and Noah now it's 3rd & 9. Hackbarth fakes a wobbly hand off, it looks like it’s supposed to be a pass, Kyle keeps it himself taking it around right end all the way to the end zone for the score. I bet crossing the goal line felt double great, as it’s his birthday weekend. Noah adds the extra point. 7-6 Bulldawgs.

D is on the field. Anthony Thomas gets a QB SACK! His mom is proud and we all are! Great gang tackles turned in by Lindamood, Noah, Kenshabba and Hibbard to name a few.

Next was my “Big Play” of the night. Coach calls a double reverse. The boys hung out in the backfield way too long and get stopped for no gain. Coach comes right back to it faking the double reverse with Jonah keeping the ball as he says goodnight to the Knights and he’s off running all the way for a 48 yard touchdown!!! 13-6 Bulldawgs. Great play calling coach. Jonah goes up the middle and gets stuffed on the extra point.

D is on the field and Gerde starts off with a huge tackle! Michael Soler is in the game. He plays the next series at left nosegard and was in on all the team tackles. Michael is getting his job done and that is the best kind of lineman you can ask for. Knights never get much on the D for that series. Now its 4th and 8 Myrick comes up with an interception on the 50 yard line!!

O on the field in fact too many Dawgs ran on the field. A penalty for 15 yards, now it’s 1st & 25. Jonah and Hackbarth put in some short yardage runs. Noah does some nice jukes on the next carry but comes up a little short of the 1st.

D is on the field again. Kenshabba, Hackbarth hold them, 3rd and 12 and Kenshabba comes up with an interception.

O is on the field at the 34 yard line. Kenshabba takes it up the gut for short yardage. He’s tough and can get some great yards. Myricks gets the ball, he is running so fast and hard he doesn’t realize he’s stepped out of bounds and the coach on the sideline tackles him. O runs out the clock. Game is over! Bulldawgs win and move on to round 2 next week against Mukilteo Purple, 1:00 at Goddard Field

Midgets roll over Interbay 37-6 at Husky Stadium

October 15, 2005

Great day for the Midget Bulldawgs at Husky Stadium today as they defeated Interbay 37-6 to close out the regular season with a 4-1 record.

The Bulldawgs out manned Interbay in every facet of the game. On the offensive side of the ball the Bulldawgs scored nearly at will. Glover-Smith had 3 touches of the ball; all 3 went for long scores, a 23, 17 and 44 yard TD. Glover-Smith’s other carry on the day went for an extra point. Leroy got a few carries at the #2 back position. Leroy’s 1st carry on the day went for a 31yard TD. Unfortunately, it was called back due to a holding penalty. Later in the game Leroy got his TD on a nice 15 yard run. Mikey also scored a TD. Taking a handoff on the 6 yard line he headed around left end, cut it back toward the middle and took it in for the score. Matt got the other TD running a QB sweep around left end for a 37 yard score.

Coach had the boys go for extra point kicks today. Matt attempted 3 kicks. The first 2 were blocked and the 3rd was just a little short. Kjell attempted one more extra point kick that was almost good. Fuller did a great job snapping the ball on the attempts with Eric handling the holding duties very well. The boys just started practicing kicking extra points at Friday’s practice. With a little more practice, they’ll be making those kicks.

Coach did a great job spreading the ball around today to 9 different ball carriers. Zack Calkins had a big 29 yard run, Jesse Peterson took a carry for 4 yards, Kjell added 4 more, Andrew had a long run where he took a reverse about 30 yards to gain 11. Andrew also gained another 5 on a strong inside run. Mikey gained 7, 6 and 6 yards with 1 TD, Eric added 8, and Leroy had runs of 3, 15 for a TD and a 31 yard scamper for a score that was called back. Glover-Smith added runs of 23, 17 and 44 all for scores plus an extra point run and Matt had nice runs of 7, 10 and a 37yard TD. With all the ball carriers, not a single fumble today. The boys did a great job protecting the ball both at RB and by Matt and Glover-Smith at the QB position.

On the passing front, the boys only completed one pass, that a well thrown 21 yard pass from Matt to Eric. Eric had 2 other passes thrown his way, one was a pass that slipped out of Matt’s hand going end over end right into the hands of a defender for an interception. The other was just a hair short, which was knocked down by the defender. Kjell had 2 passes thrown to him. Both fell incomplete. One was just slightly off and on the other Kjell had fallen on a well-thrown ball for an extra point. Coach keeps working the pass plays. The boys are close.

The backs blocked great today and the line had their best day of the year opening big holes and sealing the ends for who ever carried the ball to get yards. Story Williams in particular had a fine day on the line.

With all the Bulldawg scoring came plenty of kick offs, 7 of them. Matt, Gunter and Glover-Smith each had good kicks. The coverage was very good. 4 were downed with no return, 1 was returned 2 yards and 1 was returned 7 yards. Jesse Peterson, Eric and Mikey pounced on the other Kick off with Jesse coming up with the ball for the Bulldawgs.

The Defense also played well today. Gold D got the call most of the day with Blue D coming in on a few series. Otis, Gunter & BJ got in on a lot of tackles, though every player on the team made plays on D today. Calkins and Mac each had solo sacks and Gates and Okamura combined for a 3rd sack. The D held Interbay to no gain or registered tackles for negative yards on 21 plays. On the entire day, the defense held Interbay to 53 yards on 38 plays, 1.4 yards a play. 36 yards of those yards came on one play. A well executed run off left tackle for Interbay’s only score on the day. Not bad at all. It was a good effort by everyone today.

The only negatives on the day were the 2 holding penalties, one of which negated a long TD run by Leroy, the other kept a drive alive by Interbay that led to their TD and the 3 facemask penalties, 2 of which were the 15 yard variety. The team has done a very good job all year avoiding pentalies. They have been flagged very few times. They were flagged more today then the rest of the games of the season combined. It wont be an issue heading into the playoffs.

Now it’s on to the playoffs. Our 1st game should be against Mukilteo Purple next Saturday at 10:00 at Goddard Stadium. The Dawgs will be ready.

89ers suffered their 1st defeat of the year today losing to Ballard 6-0. The Bulldawgs end the regular season with a 5-1 record.

Report by Jennifer:

The Bulldawgs didn’t quite get it done today. It was a defensive struggle with the Bulldawgs playing tough but coming up short in the end.

Noah started it out with 9 yards on a right sweep followed by Jonah for 3 yards up the middle. Kyle then connected with a 15 yard completion to Myrick but it’s called back on an illegal man downfield penalty. Kyle gains 3 on a QB sweep around right end being tackled short of the 1st forcing the Bulldawgs to punt.

The D went out on the field and had a nice gang tackle after a 2 yard gain. Tank Vulliet had a big stop in the backfield bringing up 3rd and 9. #36 of Ballard took the handoff at the Bulldawg 48 and beat the Bulldawg defense to the corner then streaked down the left sideline for a Touchdown. Defense stops the extra point attempt. 6-0 Ballard.

Bulldawgs start again on the 35 yard line. Bulldawgs muff the 1st handoff losing 5. Now it’s 2nd and 15. Kyle runs right but the blocking was not there and he’s tackled for no gain. 3rd & 15. Noah has a strong short run but can’t break through as 3 Knights pull him down after a gain of 4. It's 4th & 11. Kyle runs for a short gain, the Knights are all over him. Ballard ball.

Ballard takes over at the 46yard line. Kyle causes a fumble that Ballard recovers. The ball is on the 46 Yard line, Thomas Tangen has a great hit. To me it looked like a head and arm (wrestling technique) I am sure that Knight had no idea what hit him. Tangen tackled tough all day. Another Bulldawg who played tough play after play was Tank Vulliet. Tank had a monster day on defense. He was all over the field pouring his heart into this game. 3rd &7 Nathan turns in another huge tackle. 4&7 and the D stops the Knights with a great gang tackle by the line!

Bulldawgs take over on the 40 yard line. Hackbarth runs up the middle for no gain followed by Jonah with a strong run for 6 yards. 3rd & 4 Hackbarth puts it up for Kenshabba but it falls incomplete. Noah gets the next handoff and runs it up the sideline for the1st down at the 45 yard line.
Hackbarth makes a poor pitch to Jonah and they lose a couple. Knights jump off sides giving the Dawgs a much-needed 5 yards. Handoffs to Noah and Kenshabba each go for short yardage bringing up a 4th &1. Bulldawgs fumble. The Dawgs are making it hard on themselves not capitalizing on their opportunities inside Ballard territory.

D is on the field. A Great tackle on 1st by Ely and Tank for no gain. Tank follows up with another tackle for a loss and its 2 & 15. Michael gets in the game at right nose guard and is double-teamed and laid out on his back but he was tough and got up to do it again. Now it is 3rd & 15. Hackbarth has a great tackle in the backfield. The whole line is playing tough. Again the D stops the Knights turning the ball back to the Bulldawg offense.

O starts with a handoff to Kenshabba for a great run but it’s called back on a penalty. Bulldawgs get the yards right back on a nice run setting up 2nd and 10. Jonah runs for a solid 2. Hackbarth then pitches to Noah and it’s fumbled in the backfield. Now it’s 4th & 18. Jonah gets it and runs for 3. Ballard ball.

The Knights march down to the 29 yard line. The Dawgs are fighting tough when Davon Clark causes a fumble recovered by Kenshabba. End of half.

Half time. 6-0 Ballard

D is out on the field and Tank picks up where he left off. He sacks the QB for a loss. Noah and Jonah won’t be out done and follow with a tackle for a loss. Tank and Hackbarth then Tank and Noah team up to make stops to hold the Knights once again

O is on the field at the 39 yard line. Hackkbarth lays one up and Myricks comes down with it. Nice catch. First down, we are on the 25 yard line, Bulldawgs get called for a false start moving us back 5. Noah get a 4 yard run, Jonah gets 4 up the middle then Noah has a great start of a run but slips in the mud fumbling the ball back to Ballard once again. .

D keeps the pressure on Ballard. Great gang tackles allows the knights only 2 1st downs and the Offense is on the field again.

The Bulldawgs march down the field mostly on short runs by Noah. Jonah gets 2 first downs and the Dawgs have a 1st on the 12 yard line of Ballard ready to tie the game. Another dropped handoff loses a couple. Noah has nice runs for the corner and gets the first at the 2. First and goal. Now the trouble starts. An illegal motion Penalty moves us back 5. Bulldawgs push the ball to the goal line to a 4th and inches away from the tie and possible win with an extra point. The bad snap fumble bug bites and the Knights get the ball. Fumbles are killing the Dawgs.

Time is running out in the game. The defense is going to need a huge stop to get the ball back to the offense before time runs out. And that’s exactly what they did. Ballard has the ball on their own 6 yard line. The defense forces Ballard to punt deep in their own territory. Bulldawgs get the ball at the 26 of Ballard.

One last chance for the Bulldawg offense to get the score, force overtime or the win in regulation with a successful extra point. Ballard jumps off sides giving up an easy 5 yards. 2nd & 5, down by 6, less than 2 minutes remain in the game. Noah takes the hand off, hits the corner and is gone. TD Bulldawgs. Or is it? There’s a yellow flag on the field. Bring it all back. Holding Bulldawgs. Now its first & 15 about the 33 yard line. Kyle goes back to pass and finds Kenshabba wide open. Kenshabba makes the catch for about a 14 yard gain. Noah tries to break one again but only gets 2. Jonahs up next and is held for no gain. Kyle goes back to pass and throws one to Jonah that falls incomplete. The Bulldawgs are down to 1 final play. It looks like a broken play and the game is over.
Final : 6-0 Ballard.

What a game. The D was awesome again. “Tank” you’re the man. The offense had their opportunities. Fumbles, muffed hand offs and penalties come back to bite and probably cost the Bulldawgs the victory. The good thing is, the loss changes nothing heading into the playoffs and the Bulldawgs learned they could play with any team in the league.

Bulldawgs head into the playoffs next week as the #1 seed on their side of the bracket and will face Mukilteo Grey at Kamiak at 1:30.

Hit of the day -Thomas Tangen
Player of the day – Nathan “Tank” Vulliet
Plays of the day - Myricks catch, Kenshabba’s catch on the 19 yard line and don’t forget that fumble caused by Davon Clark!!!

This game ranks at the top as one of the most exciting games of the year. Just ask those parents who lost their voices by the end of the game.

October 13, 2005

Mac makes another tackle

Midget Scrimmage:

Bulldawgs started on Defense tonight. The defense continues to play well. The line is getting pressure up the middle, Mac had a nice solo tackle on the 1st play of the night as Gold attempted to run it up the middle and Gunter had a solo stop in the backfield for a loss as well has a handful of other tackles. The ends are turning the backs inside and getting heavy pressure on the QB. Okamura had a big hit in the backfield for a 3 yard loss. The linebackers are laying out big hits. Leroy did a nice job tonight chasing runners down all over the field and Matt and Glover-Smith were making stops. The safety position continues to provide good run and pass coverage support and tonight our corners not only did a good job on run support, they also provided good pass coverage. Otis did a good job knocking the ball out of the air on one pass attempt. Otis also got in a number of tackles tonight. All the boys did a nice job pursuing and tackling the ball carriers

Midget Gold ran 30 offensive plays tonight. On 21 of those plays, our defense held them to no gain or stopped Gold for a loss. Gold’s longest gain came on a well-executed double reverse that went for 10 yards before the RB was driven out of bounds. Gold tried the double reverse one other time where Jesse P. and Leroy threw the RB for a 6 yard loss. Gold also had 2 runs up the gut gaining 6 yards a crack. The very few other positive yardage runs went for 1 yard of less. Gold only completed one pass down field. That went for a 9 yard gain down the left sidelines. Parker had good coverage on the receiver. The QB just made a darn good throw. Gold’s QB can really throw the ball well. Parker did a nice job in coverage tonight. He also nearly got an interception where he timed the QB’s throw jumping in front of the receiver just before the ball arrived as Parker went for the interception.

It was a good night for defense. Without a game last week, the boys are ready to put out some huge hits this Saturday. I wouldn’t want to be a ball carrier for Interbay this Saturday; they are going to get pounded.

The offense started a little slow tonight. The line and backs were just missing their blocks way too much tonight. At this point in the season, with the playoffs right around the corner, that just can’t happen. Our 1st 5 plays went for no gain. One of them was a nice pass play to Eric who was streaking down the right sideline wide open only to be overthrown due to the D line swarming the passer as he tried to get off a good pass. We tried the same pass latter in the game with the same result. The receiver was there and with a reception would score. Got to make those blocks. As the blocking improved, Matt and Eric each gained 5 off right tackle. Matt added another 5 on a left sweep with Mikey and Eric lead blocking and Glover-Smith followed with another 7 on a QB sweep around right end, also with good lead blocking. Mikey then broke one for 15 up the middle as the line opened a huge hole. Leroy added the best run of the night from the 2 back position. He took the handoff on a right sweep with good lead blocking as he hit the corner and kicked it into high gear down the sideline un-touched to the end zone.
This scrimmage again goes to Midget Blue.

When the boys started making their blocks we moved the ball well tonight. And it's been that way all season. Every spot on the field is important. The back can’t get those yards without everyone on the field doing their job. Only one guy can carry the ball on a play. But 10 guys allow for that 1 to get the yards the team needs to have in order to score and win. If the linemen don’t open the hole, the back gets nowhere. If the 3 and 4 back miss their block, the 2 back or QB get nowhere and the team doesn’t score and win. Everyone is going to have to play his position well if the Team is going to be playing in the championship game on Nov. 5th. It starts this Saturday with a game against Interbay.

89ers:

No more scrimmages for the 89ers. It's getting close to playoff time. The boys worked on fundamentals to get ready for their playoff run.

Ballard up this Saturday. Check back late Saturday or Sunday for a full game report.

89ers A look ahead:

October 10, 2005

How bout them “Bulldawgs” YEA

5-0 heading into this week’s final regular season game against Ballard. This one could be a tough one. Ballard heads into the game with a 4-1 record. Their only loss was a 12-6 OT loss to Bulldawg Gold, and we know how tough Gold is. Our common opponents: Interbay which the boys beat 25-6, Ballard beat them 18-6. Silverlake White which the boys beat 14-6 Ballard beat them 32-0. The Bulldawgs will have to play well this week to come away with the victory. No more fumbled snaps or handoffs or penalties. Regardless of the outcome in this game, we will head into the playoffs the following week as the #1 seed on our side of the division.

Game 1 of the playoffs should be against Mukilteo Grey on 10/22 at 1:30 at Kamiak.
The boys defeated Grey 18-12 in the first game of the season. In this game, Bulldawgs took a 12-0 lead into the half on TD runs by Noah of 53 and 30 yards. The offensive line did have problems protecting the QB that set up an easy score by Grey to start the 2nd half to make the score 12-6. Bulldawgs came right back as Jonah scores on a 45 yard TD run set up by an interception by Noah to push the score to 18-6. Grey scored late when the game was already decided for a final of 18-12. Got to like the Bulldawgs to run all over Grey again in this game and come away with another win. I think we have the best QB and stable of running backs in the league. Coach spreads the ball well amongst them and they all get big yards for the Bulldawgs. The line is opening big holes for the backs and protecting the QB much better. Common opponents: Mukilteo Purple which the boys defeated 14-6 and Grey lost to 26-0 and Silverlake Green which the boys defeated 6-0 and Grey lost to 26-0.

Game 2 of the playoffs should be against Silverlake Green on 10/29 at 1:00 at Goddard.
The boys defeated Green in a thriller 6-0 the 2nd week of the season preserving the victory with a huge goal line stance in the final seconds with Noah crushing the QB at the 1 inch line preventing the tying score as time ran out. In my mind the score was a lot closer than the game actually was. Fumbles killed us in this game. The boys fumbled the ball away 9 times and had 3 crucial penalties keeping drives alive for Green late in the game and inside Blue’s 10 yard line. The Defense came up huge in this game. The defense spent the entire 4th quarter deep in their own territory as a result of fumbles and penalties without giving up a score. Defense won this game for the Bulldawgs.

The offense moved the ball well at times. Jonah had a 35 yard TD run in the first half that was called back on a penalty. The backs and QB broke other big runs only to fumble the ball to Green. Noah had the only score of the day. Coming in at QB after Kyle had to sit out a play from a big hit to his back, Noah took the ball around right end on a QB sweep 22 yards for the score. I don’t think the score will be so close this time around. Bulldawg defense shut Green down the first time around and will do it again. The defense has been bringing it all season long. They have played very well and will take us to the championship game.
The Backs and QB will hold on to the ball putting more points on the board driving Bulldawg Blue to the victory and a show down the following week.

Bulldawg Blue will be in the championship game for the second year in the row. The game will be held on 11/05 at 8:30 at Shoreline. Not only will 89er Blue be there, this year’s Championship Game will be all Richmond. 89er Gold will win the other side of the division by beating Ballard in the semi finals setting up a 89er Blue vs. Gold championship game. We have been watching Blue vs. Gold scrimmage every week all season long. While Gold has had the upper hand in these scrimmages, Blue has been closing that gap and still has a few more weeks to continue to improve. Can Blue step up and beat Gold for the championship? Absolutely.
I’ll take a closer look at this game championship week so stop back then.

Midget Dawgs enjoying the Bye Week off

October 8, 2005

A look ahead:
Midget Blue had a bye today. Bummer. Next week’s game is against Interbay. A team that has yet to score a TD on the season let alone win a game and has given up 94 points in their first 3 games. You have to favor the Bulldawgs in this one. Heading into the playoffs the following week we are most likely to play Mukilteo Purple, a team we beat in the first game of the year, 19-6. That game is scheduled for 10:00 at Goddard Stadium. Got to favor the Bulldawgs to beat Purple for the 2nd time of the year. Through 4 games, Purple is 1-3. That brings us to the Semi Final game to be held on 10/29 at 4:00 at Goddard Stadium. Silver Lake Green will be our opponent, the team that beat us 12-0 in the second game of the season. Green has yet to give up a score on the year. They beat Purple 34-0, Interbay 32-0 and shut us out 12-0. The winner of this game will play the following week for the championship at 10:30 in Shoreline stadium. I look for Mukilteo White, with Richmond Gold having an outside shot of upsetting White in the semi final game, to be the winner of the other side of the division and make it to the championship game.

So what do we have to do to give a little pay back to Green and come away with a victory to advance to the championship game on 11/5? If you go back to the Game we played against Green earlier in the season, the game came down to 2 defensive breakdowns. On our first defensive play of the game, Green ran a power I formation off left tackle. Green executed perfectly as #21 took it untouched 40 yards for a TD. The 2nd breakdown came with 35 seconds left in the first half. Green had the ball 4th and 6 on our 22 yard line. Our Gold defense was on the field. Green runs the same play off left tackle that they scored with on the 1st play of the game. Same result. 22 yards untouched for the score to go up 12-0. Other than these 2 plays, our defense did a great job. Green had 3 drives in the first half. Drives of 1 play, 4 plays and 5 plays. Drive 1 was the 40 yard TD on the 1st play of the game. Drive 2 went for no gain (NG), -1, NG and ended on the 4th play when Jesse P. recovered a Green fumble in the backfield. Drive 3 was with Gold D on the field. On this drive we gave up runs of 20, 2, 20, 7 and 22 yards for a TD. Bulldawg D shut out Green in the 2nd half. Green had 4 drives. Drives of 6, 4, 1 and 3 plays. Drive 1 went for 8, 2, -5, -2, NG, and a punt. Drive 2 went for 8, -8, 5 and an incomplete pass (IC). Drive 3 started after an interception. Green fumbled right back to the Bulldawgs on their first play. Drive 4 also started after an interception with Green running the clock out after 3 short carries.

I like our defense to shut Green down completely this time around. Coach made some adjustments in our defensive scheme after the loss to Green that I believe will help with shutting down Green’s off tackle plays. Green didn’t have any success with running wide on us, for that matter neither has any other teams. Our defensive ends may be small but they make plays and tackle very well. And our corners have provided great outside run support. With 4 line backers now, and a safety for run support, all of whom can put a hurt on ball carriers, Green will have an even tougher time gaining yards off tackle like they were able on the 2 td plays in the first game. The defense has stepped it up since the loss to Green. If they play like they are capable, and hit like they did against Mukilteo White, the defense will keep us in the game and stop Green from scoring. Then it will be up to the offense to put some points on the board.

In the first Game with Green the Bulldawg offense had 3 drives in the first half. Drives of 4, 10 and 3 plays. Drive 1 went for 4, -3, NG and a blocked punt. Drive 2 went for 11 on a pass, -1, 6, 5, 2, 3, NG, 5, IC, and a fumbled pitch recovered by Green at Green’s 29. The final drive went for an IC, -3 on a swing pass and an interception to end the half. We had 1 decent drive in the half making it deep into Green’s territory before fumbling to Green.

In the second half we had 2 good drives and 2 desperation drives with less than 2:35 left in the game. Drive 1 was a 13-play drive. It went for 15, 5, -2, 8, 8, 1, 2, 4, 4, NG, NG, IC and 5 ending at the Green 19. Drive 2 was a 7-play drive. It went for 17, -1, 3, NG, 20, 1 and ended by the QB getting sacked and fumbling to Green at the 32 of Green. Drive 3 went for –2, Sack and an interception. And the 4th drive went for an IC, 15 on a pass and ended with an interception. We had 2 drives in the half that we needed to come away with points and we didn’t. We need to finish drives and avoid the turnover. On the year, we have lost 9 turnovers. 3 interceptions, 4 fumbles, 1 muffed kick off coverage and 1 blocked punt. 6 of the turnovers came in this game.

We were able to move the ball against Green; we just didn’t finish drives and turned the ball over. I believe we will move the ball even better this time around and will finish drives. Coach moved some players after our loss to Green earlier in the season. Kjell and Leroy moved from the backfield to the right side of the line. They have done a great job on the line. These two have made our entire line play better allowing our backs to get more yards per carry. Glover-Smith moved back to QB, Matt to 2 back with Eric and Andrew rotating at 3 back and Mikey at 4 back. The 3 and 4 backs serve mostly as blocking backs. They have developed into bulldozers opening nice holes for the 2 back and QB to increase their yards per carry since the first game against Green. Our passing game has slowly been improving. Coach has the boys executing 2 pass plays in particular quite well and I think both plays will gain yards for us against Green.

To beat Green, it starts with protecting the ball. Other than the first game against Green, we’ve done a good job at protecting the ball. Coach needs to come up with a great game plan. A break down of all the plays we’ve run this year spells out the plays we’ve had the most success with and the plays that haven’t worked so well. We should have about 6 drives in the game. Each and every play of each and every drive has got to count. In last year’s championship game against Green, I thought Green’s coach did an outstanding job at game planning to beat us after we crushed them earlier in the season. This year it’s coach Mike’s turn to return the favor. I believe he can and will get it done and Bulldawg Blue will make it to the championship game and win that one too.

Defense-Defense-Defense. 89er defense has a big day as Blue moves to 5-0 with a win over SilverLake White.

89ers started on defense today. White moved on first moving them back 5. Kyle gets the first tackle off right end after a gain of 3. On 2nd, Jordan gets the stop after a gain of 5 off right tackle. On third and 3, Tank crushes the RB at the line of scrimmage to bring up 4th down. Gonzales shuts them down up the middle after a gain of 1. Bulldawg ball.

Coach starts the game off with a pass to Myricks in the right flat that fell incomplete. On 2nd the boys fumbled the snap. Tank recovered the fumble after a loss off 3. White jumps off sides setting up a 3rd and 7. Kyle fumbles the snap again, picking up the ball and running for no gain. On 4th, Noah is brought down in the backfield for a loss of 2. White ball.

White takes it toward the right end, Kyle turns the RB inside as Noah shoots out of no where and makes a shoe lace tackle for a loss of 2. On 2nd, Ely wraps up the legs of the RB up the middle as Tank crushes him to the ground for no gain. Kyle gets the next stop off right end after a gain of 2 then teams up with Myricks to stop the RB after a gain of 3 up the middle short of the 1st down. Bulldawg ball.

Bulldawgs get the ball back at the 49 of White. Another fumbled snap on 1st goes for no gain. Tank and Kyle were having a problem with the snap all day today. Looks like they need to get some practice in this week and work out the problem before the playoffs start. The problems with the snap threw off the rhythm of the offense all day. It just kept the offense out of sync all day long. On 2nd Noah gains 1 off right tackle. Jonah then powers off left tackle for a nice gain of 7 bringing up 4th and short. White jumps off sides giving Blue an easy 5 yards and the first down to end the 1st quarter. Noah takes the next carry around right end, Jordan levels the D end with a nice block breaking Noah free for a 16 yard gain down to the 21 of White. Jonah then powers for another gain of 9 off left tackle to the 12. Kyle goes back to pass and finds a wide-open Myricks in the right flat with no one between him and the goal line. They’re unable to hook up and the pass falls incomplete. Noah takes the handoff in the backfield; he somehow sheds a defender and blasts up the middle gaining 2 to inside the 10 and the 1st down. Jonah runs a left sweep to the 5. On 2nd and goal, Kyle gets the snap, which he bobbles as he tries to handoff, the ball is slightly behind the RB, the ball falls to the ground and bounces right to a White defender at the 10 who takes it to the 15. White ball.

White connects on a pass in the right flat. Noah and Kyle make the tackle after a gain of 4. These two get the next tackle as well when Noah wraps up the legs of the RB on a right sweep and Kyle punishes him to the ground for no gain. Kyle gets the next tackle as well after a gain of 3 around right end. Kyle was a beast on defense today. He was in on a heck of a lot of tackles. Kyle gets my “Lineman” of the day. Great job Kyle. Tank came up big on 4th and 5. Tank just demolishes the RB as he brakes through the line knocking the ball out as the RB crumbles to the ground. Jonah recovers the ball at the 20 of White.

Kyle keeps the ball on 1st down around right end, the 2 RBs and the right side of the line bock out the defenders as Kyle rumbles for 16 yards to the 4. Another fumbled snap on 2nd
Down. Kyle is able to pick it up and advance the ball to the 2. Jonah finishes the drive as he takes the ball off left tackle for the score. The line does an excellent job on the extra point as Jonah walks on in to the end zone untouched. 7-0 Bulldawgs.

Michael gets into the game at right defensive tackle. Tank and Gonzales get the first stop after a gain of 2. Tyree comes into the game and makes a big tackle for no gain on a left sweep. Bradley is also in the game now and gets the stop on 3rd down after a gain of 2 to bring up a 4th and 6. White jumps off sides two plays in a row moving them back to a 4th and long from their own 34. White goes back to pass, the D line gets heavy pressure, the QB launches the ball into a crowd across the middle where Noah comes up with a nice interception. However, the D is called for pass interference. White gets the ball back and the 1st down at the 49 of white. Jonah knocks the ball out of the air on 1st down. The QB goes back to pass on 2nd. Under heavy pressure from the line he takes off up the middle where Michael wraps up his legs and nearly the entire Blue D jumps in dragging the QB to the ground to end the half.

Bulldawgs start the 2nd half with the ball on their 40. Kyle goes back to pass and fires one to a wide-open Noah across the middle 15 yards down field. Noah hauls the ball on in and takes it the distance for a 60 yard score. However, an illegal shift penalty brings it all back. Kyle goes back to pass again. This time he finds a wide-open Kenshabba streaking down the left sideline. Kyle throws a perfect pass that sails through Kenshabba’s outstretched arms setting up a 3rd and 15. Gerde and Harrison jump off sides setting us back 5 more yards. Jonah gets stopped for no gain then Myricks catches a swing pass to the right for a 19 yard gain bringing up a 4th and 6. Hibbard jumps off sides setting us back another 5 yards. On 4th and forever, Kyle goes back to pass, the line crumbles, Kyle gets smashed as he gets a pass off to a wide open Kenshabba at the 47 of Blue. The pass comes up a little short. White ball.

Bulldawg defense takes the field and steps it up again. Kyle gets the first stop after a gain of 2 off right end. On 2nd down, Ely and Jordan punish the RB knocking the ball out. Tangen gets the recovery. Bulldawg ball.

The Bulldawg offensive struggles continue on this possession. Kyle gets sacked on a right sweep for a loss of 4. Gonzales jumps off sides on 2nd moving us back 5. Jonah gains 4 off left end. Kyle throws a poor pitch to Noah in the backfield. The ball takes a big bounce the wrong direction. Noah jumps on the ball rolling to his back with the ball on his belly. Kyle tries to pick the ball up off Noah’s belly as a White defender hits him. The ball rolls onto the turf and is recovered by White at the 18 of White. It’s time for the defense to save the day again. End of the 3rd quarter.

White starts the 4th quarter at the Bulldawg 18. Jonah makes the first stop after a gain of 3 off right end. White takes it up the gut for a gain of 10, stopped by a gang tackle inside the 5. Jonah and Tank make the next stop at the 4. A holding penalty on the play backs White up to the 15. Kyle gets the next tackle after a gain of 3 and follows up on the next play with a tackle at the 10. On 3rd down Kyle and Tank make the stop after a gain to the 5 and the 1st down. White has the ball 1st and goal at the 5 trailing by 7. Tangen gets the stop off left end after a gain of 1 to the 4. Kyle, Noah and Tank make the stop on 2nd down off right end after a gain to the 3. On 3rd down, Noah and Tangen crush the RB at the 2 yard line setting up a 4th and goal from the 2 down by 7. White’s RB takes the hand off lowering his shoulder to power his way into the end zone. Ely explodes out of his stance, meeting the RB in the gap; he wraps up the RB and drives him into the turf for no gain and my “Big Hit” of the day. Bulldawg ball.

Bulldawgs start this possession at their own 2 yard line. No time for any more bad snaps, bobbled hand offs or penalties. Noah takes the first hand off for 3 yards to the 5. Jonah runs into Jordan on 2nd down and falls forward to the line of scrimmage for no gain. 3rd and 7 from the 5. Noah gets the call. He takes the handoff and beats the defense to the right corner, tuning downfield he kicks it into high gear trying to get the 1st down. Noah gets the 1st down and wants more. Noah breaks a tackle, cuts to the inside, breaks another tackle at the 45, no one stands between him, the end zone and my “Big Play” of the day. Touch Down Bulldawgs. Great run Noah. Jonah takes the ball on a reverse, gets the extra point. 14-0 Bulldawgs.

Coach sends in a lot of the younger boys. Kyle and Ely get the first stop after a gain of 1 up the middle then Kyle and Tank make the next stop for no gain. Tangen stays home and makes a nice tackle on a reverse for no gain. White jumps off sides moving them back 5. White had a problem with jumping off sides all day. Anthony Lindamood makes the final stop of the drive 1 yard short of the 1st down. Bulldawg ball.

On the Bulldawg’s 1st offensive play a bungled handoff puts the ball on the turf with White recovering.

White connects on a pass for 4 down the right sideline, tackled by Kenshabba. Gonzalez made the next tackle after a gain of 3 on a right sweep. Gonzalez had his best game of the year. He made a lot of plays today. Good job Jacob. White finds a wide-open receiver along the left sideline but are unable to complete the pass. Timbrook makes the next tackle after a completion and a gain off 3 for the 1st down. They miss on the next down on a slant pass. On 2nd and 10 from the Bulldawg 43, White takes the ball off left end, cuts back to the middle and runs through all 10 (1 short on the field) defenders for their only score on the day. Jonah stops the extra point. 14-6 Bulldawgs.

Bulldawgs take a knee on the final play and go home with a 14-6 win and a 5-0 record.

The boys played great on defense today. The defense rescued the offense all day long. With the game on the line inside their own 5 yard line, the defense came through with 4 big stops to deny White any score. While the offense had its struggles today with the snap and handoffs, they came through when they needed to and put 14 points on the board to get the victory. A tough game with Ballard is up next. The offense will have to play better next week to get the win. I’m sure coach Bill will be able to iron out the offensive struggles and have the boys ready to come away with another win next week. Coach Bill did a great job again today getting the young players into the game so they too could make some plays.

Scrimmage Report

October 6, 2005

Welcome back Mikey. Mikey was all over the field tonight. He was back to the force he was last season when in a single game he had 14 solo tackles. I don’t think there was a single play on defense tonight that Mikey wasn’t either making the tackle or wasn’t assisting with the tackle. Glad to have you back "Beast". The entire defense played extremely well tonight. They swarmed to the ball like killer bees. They had that fire back tonight and flat out punished Midget Gold. Nearly every play there was at least one Gold player laying on his back hurting from getting crushed. On Gold’s first offensive series that consisted of 12 plays, 3 were incomplete passes, 1 was an interception by Kjell and 8 were running plays. 7 of the running plays were for either a loss of no gain. The only positive yardage play was on a QB draw that went for 3 yards up the middle. Gold’s 2nd offensive series consisted of 12 plays. 2 were incomplete passes, 1 was an interception by Matt and 10 were running plays. 1 went for a gain of 2 up the middle, 2 others went for 1 yard gains, 1 was a fumble recovered by Glover-Smith and 7 plays were for either losses or no gain. Mac also had a nice night on defense. I think getting his hair cut allowed him to see the ball carriers better so he could get in on the action tonight. Okamura stepped it up tonight as well sticking his head right in there when he got his opportunities. It was a great job by all the boys tonight.

The offense made some plays tonight as well. Coach shuffled the boys around some on offense. Kjell played at RB and made a nice throw to Eric for a TD on a half back pass. They had tried the same play one other time and would have connected on that one as well for big yardage if the defender hadn’t been mugging Eric as he attempted to make the catch. (I’d say that was interference.) Mikey had a nice run up the middle that he took to the outside and flat out leveled a defender with a brutal stiff arm dropping him to the ground as Mikey kicked it into high gear all the way to the end zone. Glover-Smith had a nice run on a QB sweep around right end that he took the distance for another TD. Awesome blocking by our backs on Glover-Smith’s run, as well as all night long. Our backs have turned into punishing blockers. Glover-Smith also hit Matt on a nice pass for a 20 yard gain. And Jesse P. got a taste of running the ball too. The boys executed a double reverse so well the entire defense flowed to the left as Jesse took the ball from Eric around right end and rumbled down the sideline before braking a tackle and getting crushed after a 25 yard gain. This one goes to the “Beasts” in blue tonight.

After the way the boys played tonight, it’s too bad they have a bye this Saturday. One more regular season game remains. Then it’s play off time. No game report this weekend. If I have time, I’ll do a report taking a look at the season so far and the play offs ahead.

89er Blue has been slowly closing the gap that Gold has had on them all year. Tonight, they closed that gap completely. Blue D did a great job keeping Gold out of the end zone. It took Gold 16 plays to drive the 40 or so yards to the end zone. And on 5 of those plays, Gold jumped off sides. Gold’s longest gain went for 10 yards. The rest were for short gains of less than 5 yards. Blue continues to gang tackle well. The difference this week was that instead of gang tacking 10 or 12 yards downfield, they did it close to the line of scrimmage. Noah, Tank, Kyle and the entire Blue D were making plays.

After the first Defensive series, coach played all the younger players. Just as the 1st stringers continue to improve, the younger players have made tremendous improvement. Michael has gone from turning his back on every play to making 2 solo sacks and recovering a fumble tonight. And on Tuesday night’s scrimmage, Michael broke through the line and ran Noah down sacking him in the backfield for a big loss. He’s come a long way. So have many other players. Ely is turning into a real force on the D line. He got about 4 sacks tonight. Harrison and Bradley are making plays too. Crear made quite a few tackles tonight as well as Kenshabba and Myricks.

On offense, Blue offense continues to move the ball well. Kyle is doing a great job at QB and the backs are all getting yards. Coach spreads the ball around amongst all the backs. Noah had 2 nice runs for TDs tonight. Kenshabba and Myricks each had good runs for scores and not to be out done, Tank took a handoff straight up the middle, mowed over two defenders, broke a tackle and steam rolled all the way to the end zone for another TD. This is the first scrimmage of the year that I’m giving to 89er Blue.

Two tough regular season games remain before the play offs. Next up is Silver lake White.

It wasn't pretty, but Midgets get the win

October 1, 2005

Andrew gets the tackle against Ballard
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Midgets give up big play for TD to open the game, then shut out Ballard for a 7-6 win.
Bulldawgs won the toss and elected to receive. Eric covered the opening kick off at the 48. Matt gets the first carry and breaks one off right tackle but he didn’t put the ball away, fumbling it right back to Ballard. Ballard takes advantage on their 1st offensive play. They run a sweep right pulling the entire defense up. However, the RB stops and launches a pass down the right sidelines to a wide-open receiver who strolls on into the end zone for a 56 yard TD. The extra point is no good as Peterson crashes into the backfield hitting the QB on the exchange causing a fumble.

Ballard kicks off. Blue blows the coverage as Ballard recovers putting them back in business at the 46 yard line. Kjell and Peterson get the first stop after a gain of 1 off right tackle. Ballard gains 5 on 2nd down stopped by Glover-Smith off right tackle. Glover-Smith and Leroy make the stop on 3rd down after a 4 yard gain straight up the middle. On 4th and inches, the QB runs a sneak up the middle to gain 1 stopped by Mac and Tyler. Matt makes a nice tackle on 1st after a 4 yard gain on a reverse. On 2nd, Kjell and Andrew throw the RB for a 2 yard loss to bring up 3rd and 8. Ballard muffs the pitch on 3rd and are forced to punt on 4th and long. Matt gets a 5 yard return on the punt to the 19 yard line.

Blue offense takes the field. Matt gains 5 off right tackle then Eric adds 5 with a nice run up the middle and the 1st down. Andrew gains 2 followed by Matt for 5 up the middle. Glover-Smith keeps it next on a sweep around right end for a gain of 7 and the 1st down to end the 1st quarter. Mikey slips on a left sweep to lose 1 followed by Matt on a left sweep for a gain of 1. Leroy and Andrew open a nice hole off right end as Matt gains 12 and the 1st down. Matt adds another 5 up the middle then 7 more off right tackle for another 1st down. Andrew gets the ball next and breaks 3 tackles running hard up the middle for 7 more yards. Matt gets the next two carries gaining 5 and 4 yards. Mikey gets 4 more up the middle setting the Dawgs up 1st and goal at the 5. Matt takes it to the 1 off right tackle with a strong run. Glover-Smith punches it on in with a QB sneak straight up the middle to tie the score at 6. The extra point looms large. Coach sends the play in. Matt takes the handoff with Eric and Mikey leading the way off right tackle. The line and backs blow open a huge hole and Matt walks on in as the Dawgs take a 7-6 lead and my “Bulldawg Drive” of the day. 5:17 left until half.

Leroy and Eric get the tackle on the kickoff. Eric gets shaken up and has to sit out the next couple plays. Andrew takes Eric’s place on right end and comes up huge on 2nd down recovering a fumble after a miss-handled pitch. Bulldawg ball.

Matt gets 4 up the middle. Andrew gets the ball next and explodes off right tackle dragging 3 defenders for a powerful 5 yard gain. After a rough week of practice, Andrew came through with a great game today, especially in the 1st half. He gets my “Player” of the day. Eric takes it next off left tackle and twists his way to 7 more yards breaking 2 tackles along the way. 1st and 10 from the 23, Glover-Smith gets stopped for no gain on a right sweep. On 2nd and 10, Matt takes the pitch and sweeps right as Eric streaks down the right sideline. The defense bites on the run as Matt attempts a half back pass. Unfortunately, our line misses their blocks as Matt gets crushed before he could get the ball off to Eric who was all alone 15 yards down field with no one between him and the end zone. The line folds again on the next play as Glover-Smith gets sacked for a loss of 3 bringing up 4th and long. Glover-Smith goes back to pass on 4th and just misses Eric on a fly pattern down the right side line. Eric made a nice diving attempt at the ball but it was just out of his reach.

Matt nearly got the ball right back for the Dawgs as Eric crushes the QB who got the pass off and had it deflected by Fuller. The D comes up with a nice gang tackle after a gain of 5 on 2nd. On 3rd, Jesse Gates stuffs the RB in the backfield with a crushing tackle for a loss of 7 and my “Big Hit” of the day. Mikey gets the final stop of the half for no gain on a QB keeper. 7-6 Dawgs at the half.

Glover-Smith kicks the ball off and also gets the tackle at the 36 yard line to start the 2nd half. Ballard fumbles the snap as Gates pounces on the QB just missing the recovery. Kjell and Leroy get the next stop after a gain of 4 then Glover-Smith comes up with a big sack for a loss of 7 setting up a 4th and long. Ballard kicks with Matt covering the kick at the 45.

Matt gets the 1st 2 carries for 5 and 8 yards up the middle then drops the handoff in the backfield for a loss of 4. Matt gains 2 off left tackle then is held to no gain on a left sweep bringing up 4th down. Matt gets off a nice punt covered by Eric at the 13.

Gates and Mac make the 1st stop for no gain up the middle. Leroy and Matt get the next stop after a 5 yard gain off right tackle. Ballard takes it up the middle for 7 more with Matt on the stop. They add 12 more off right tackle, Glover-Smith and Mikey on the stop. Leroy and Gates finally slow Ballard down stopping the RB after a 1 yard gain off right tackle to end the 3rd quarter.

Ballard starts the 4th quarter with a 3rd and 6 on their 38 yard line down 7-6. They connect on a swing pass to the right for a gain of 8 then break one for 25 again off right tackle with Mikey making a TD saving tackle. Ballard appeared to decide that they were going to run it off right tackle and they kept on running it there play after play. They add 5 more off right tackle with the stop by Gunter. This is turning into the drive that will decide the game. Ballard is moving the ball. Our defense is on their heals and having a hard time making the stop.
Ballard gains 3 more off right tackle with Kjell on the stop and on 3rd Mac gets the tackle after a gain of 2 setting up 4th and inches. QB gets the 1st on a keeper up the middle to the 32 of the Dawgs. Ballard finally self-destructs. They fumble the snap for a loss of 1. Mac nearly comes up with the ball. Mikey crushes the QB after a gain of 3 off right tackle then Ballard gets called for a motion penalty setting them back 5 yards. Kjell gets the next stop after a gain of 5 off left end setting up a 4th and 10 from the 30 of the Bulldawgs with 5 min left in the game. I don’t know about this call, Ballard decides to punt giving the ball back to the Bulldawgs at the 13 yard line.

Matt gains 4 off right end with Eric providing a nice lead block. D jumps off sides giving us 5 easy yards. Eric gains 4 up the middle for the 1st down with 2:26 left on the clock. Coach makes a nice call on the next play. Ballard D was crowding the inside to stop the runs off tackle. Glover-Smith keeps the ball after faking the handoff up the middle. He takes the ball around left end; the D bites on the fake up the middle as Glover-Smith rumbles 75 yards for the score untouched to the end zone for my “Big Play” of the day. But hold on. A Ballard defender makes a nice play taunting Gunter into a retaliatory hit which of course the ref saw and flagged us for 15 yards taking the score off the board and bringing the ball all the way back to the 32 of Blue.

Matt gains 8 off right tackle. On 2nd down, Story Williams recovers a fumble by Glover-Smith in the back field for a loss of 2. Matt gains 2 off right tackle on 3rd down. With 1:34 left in the game and a 4th and 10 at the 40, Glover-Smith keeps the ball with Eric and Matt leading the way around left end. They crushed the defenders as Glover-Smith takes it to the 38 and the first down. Matt gains 5 off right tackle then loses 1. Glover-Smith gets the last carry of the game on a left sweep for a loss of 3. 7-6 Bulldawgs.

It may not have been pretty but the Bulldawgs got the win. Good teams win even when they don’t play particularly well. The Bulldawgs did that today. The defense did a lot of bending however, other than the 1st offensive play by Ballard; they kept Ballard out of the end zone. Matt ran the ball well and Glover-Smith did a good job directing the offense. Our backs continue to do a nice job blocking for each other and running strong when they get the ball. With a bye next week, coach has 2 weeks to get the team ready for their final regular season game and the play off run to the championship. He will get it done.

89ers get another huge day from their running backs and roll over Interbay 25-6 to remain undefeated.

The backs got rolling right from the start. Noah took the fist carry around right end for a gain of 11 then added 7 off right end. After Jordan got stopped for a loss of 1 off left tackle, Jonah took it for 9 ½ off left tackle. Jonah finished the job on the next play taking the ball again off tackle for a 29 yard scamper into the end zone for the score. Jonah continues to run the ball well. Noah added the extra point on a sweep around right end.

The D takes the field. Kyle crushes the QB in the backfield for a loss of 5. Tangen keeps Interbay moving in the right direction as he sacks the QB again for another loss of 5. After a swarming tackle for no gain, Interbay is forced to punt.

Blue offense takes over where they left off. Kyle drops back to pass and lets loose a beautiful pass down the left sideline to a wide open Kenshabba. Uncharacteristically, the ball passes through his arms to the ground. Kyle keeps the ball himself on a left sweep for a gain of 12 as he gets crushed and thrown out of bounds. After losing 1 on a fake reverse, Noah takes a right sweep for a gain of 6. The D jumps off sides giving Blue 5 then Jonah gains 1 on 4th and inches for the 1st down. Kyle keeps it again off left end and cuts it to the outside kicking in the after burners all the way to the end zone for a 20 yard gain and the TD. Noah gets tackled in the backfield on the extra point. 13-0 Blue.

Noah gets the 1st tackle after a gain of 5 up the middle. Myricks sacks the QB for a loss of 3 on 2nd. Michael comes into the game at left tackle. On 3rd down, Jonah crushes the RB in the backfield on a right sweep for a loss of 4. On 4th down, Noah gets the stop after a gain of 6 up the middle turning the ball back over to Blue.

The Bulldawg offense is on the field for 1 play. That’s all they would need as Noah takes the hand off at the 48 yard line. He takes it off right end, makes a cut to elude a defender, heads to the outside and makes another defender miss as Noah explodes right out of his shoe and takes the ball untouched all the way to the end zone for yet another score and my “Big Play” of the day. 3 possessions for the Dawgs, 3 TDs. Kyle gets tackled short of the goal on the extra point. 19-0 Bulldawgs.

The defense takes the field and coach sends in many of our younger players to get them into the action. Interbay puts together their only drive of the half. Davon Clark makes a huge tackle on a stop up the middle and Jordan gets a nice solo tackle around left end. Michael had a shot at a tackle for a loss in the backfield on a reverse and Kenshabba made a nice TD saving tackle after Interbay connected on a 25 yard pass completion.
On a 2nd and goal from the 3 with 40 seconds left in the half, Interbay punches it in for their only score of the game.

Bulldawgs run one more play before half time and fumble the ball right back to Interbay on a muffed handoff during a double reverse. Time runs out. 19-6 at the half.

Blue D takes the field to start the 2nd half. Noah makes a huge hit on the first play after a gain of 3 and gets shaken up on the play knocking himself out of the game. Tank and Jonah combine for the next tackle after a gain of 6 around right end. Ely makes a nice solo tackle after a gain of 1 off right tackle. Jonah gets the next tackle after a gain of 10 followed by a big solo tackle by Tyree after a gain of 4 on 2nd down. Interbay adds 20 on a left QB sweep taking the ball to the 17 of Blue. A motion penalty sets them back 5 on the next play which they get right back with a gain of 5 off right end. Kyle comes up with another sack for a loss of 7 and Blue provides good pass coverage on 3rd and long as the pass falls incomplete. After a gang tackle by Blue on 4th down, the offense takes the field.

Coach sends in the Red offense. Kenshabba get the first carry and gains 19 on a left sweep. Myricks add 4 on a right sweep. Myricks gets the next carry as well and takes advantage of his opportunity. He gets the handoff from Kyle on a right sweep, beats the defense to the corner, heads downfield, brakes a tackle and races all the way to the end zone for a 58 yard TD. On the extra point a motion penalty sets Blue back 5 yards to the 8. Kyle goes back to pass and finds a wide-open Tyree in the left flat. Kyle throws a nice pass his way and it just slips through Tyree’s hands to fall incomplete. Tyree has really been playing well this year when he gets his opportunities. I look for him to be one of our main players next season. 25-6 Bulldawgs.

Kyle makes a nice shoelace tackle for a loss of 1 on 1st down. Myricks comes up with a huge sack for a loss of 9 on 2nd. Jordan gets the next tackle for no gain on a left sweep. Michael trots back onto the field on 4th down to the left tackle position. On his first play he gets double teamed and knocked out of the play as Blue gang tackles the RB for a gain of 1 up the middle coming up short of the 1st down to end the 3rd quarter. Bulldawg ball.

Kenshabba gets stopped for no gain on 1st then bobbles the pitch on 2nd falling on the ball for a loss of 10. After a motion pentalty sets Blue back 5 they get stopped for no gain on 3rd forcing a 4th and long. Noah comes in to punt and gets off a 20 yard kick.

Bulldawg D takes the field with Michael at left tackle. Kenshabba get the first stop after a gain of 3 up the middle. On 2nd down the RB gets the hand off and heads off left tackle. Michael sheds his block and explodes toward the RB and flat out crushes him for a loss of 1 nearly knocking the ball lose and getting my “Big Hit” of the day. This was Michael’s 1st solo tackle of the year in a game. The QB fumbles the next snap for a loss of 1 bringing up 4th and long. Michael gets in on a gang tackle for no gain of 4th down turning the ball back to the Bulldawgs.

Bulldawgs take the field and go 4 and out. Interbay gets the ball back with 2:32 left in the game. On 1st down Tangen makes a nice tackle for no gain on a left sweep and on 2nd, Kenshabba makes a nice interception at the 45 with 1:09 left in the game.

Coach runs out the clock by having Kyle take a knee. Bulldawgs win 25-6.

The boys played great today. All our RBs ran hard and made big plays. The line opened big holes and our ends sealed off their ends allowing our backs to get to the outside. Kyle had an outstanding day at QB. He managed the offense well, ran the ball well taking big hits and jumping right back up and threw some nice passes. Kyle also had a good day on defense coming up with 3 sacks. Kyle gets my “Player” of the day on a day when we had many guys step up and make plays. The Defense was very stout today. They had many downs for negative yardage. Myricks gets my “Lineman” of the day. He had a big day at the defensive end position. Myricks also ran the ball well on offense. Coach did a great job getting our younger players plenty of playing time to prepare them to take over next season.
Silverlake White up next.

Scrimmage Report

September 29, 2005

Eric and Jesse P. Crushing the QB as he gets off a swing pass.

Midget Scrimmage:

Gold came out and played an inspired scrimmage tonight. # 21 for Gold was all over the place both on defense and offense. They had the ball first and ran 8 plays. The 1st 2 plays went for 8 off right tackle then for 25 up the middle. Gold caught Mikey sleeping on that one before Matt made a TD saving tackle. After a gain of 3 up the middle tackled by Mac, the D started to wake up. Eric got good pressure on the QB who threw an incomplete with good coverage by Fuller. Gates got the next tackle for no gain then Mac pressured the QB into a rushed pass that fell incomplete. Jesse Peterson came up next with a big hit on the RB for a loss of 5 on a sweep then followed up with a big hit on the QB as he went back to pass forcing a bad pass which Matt intercepted and took all the way back for a TD.

The offense took the field and ran 11 plays. Last week the offense was a well-oiled machine; this week they were a rusty machine, especially on the second offensive series on the night. Glover-Smith started it off with 10 yards on a QB sweep around right end then Matt added 4 off right tackle. Our line-let #21 through on the next play who then crushed Matt for a loss of 2. Mikey ran left for no gain and Eric added 3 off right tackle before getting crunched by #21. Glover-Smith ran a QB sweep around the end breaking a couple tackles taking it to the house for the score. Glover-Smith took the next 2 plays on QB sweeps for 15 then 10 yards. Andrew added 1 on a right sweep. Mikey took a double reverse for no gain then Matt got stopped for no gain off right end to end the series.

On the second defensive series Coach got every one into the game. Gates and Matt made the 1st stop for no gain then Story Williams made a nice sack for a loss of 3. Eric playing safety made a TD saving tackle on the next play as the RB broke through the line ran over a linebacker and broke into the open. On the next play Gold made a nice throw to a wide-open receiver who dropped the ball. #21 took the next carry on a left sweep. Matt ran over to make the tackle and #21 dipped his shoulder and just lowered the boom on Matt for my “Big Hit” of the night. Matt came in too high and 21 took it to him. Ouch.
Peterson pressures the QB into another incomplete then Gates and Charles made the next tackle after a gain of 4 up the middle. Peterson came up with another tackle in the backfield for a loss of 2 then Andrew had nice coverage on the next play knocking the ball away from the receiver. Matt got the next tackle on a QB keeper for no gain. The final play was an incomplete pass to another wide-open receiver.

The offense took the field again with Mikey gaining 4 off right end as Eric made a nice lead block. Mikey then got stopped for no gain and Jesse Peterson got a carry around right end for a gain of 3. Matt took over at QB and got sacked for a loss of 3. Mikey added 3 more on a left sweep then Matt got stopped for no gain. One of our backs had an off night on blocking tonight which really hurt our running game. We need our backs to make blocks on every down. We ran that swing pass in the backfield next, the one that we have not executed very well all year. This time the backward pass was dropped as our line collapsed. Gold recovered for a TD. We got the TD back on the next play as we hit Kjell on a perfectly executed pass that he took the distance for the score and my “Big Play” of the night. Coach added a half back pass play which we ran on the final two plays, one for no gain and one was incomplete.
The D took the field for 1 more series. Leroy made the first stop after a gain of 2 on a right sweep. Peterson and Eric hit the QB as he got the pass off for a 25 yard completion down the right side line on 2nd down.(Where's our coverage?) Eric followed up with a nice tackle off right end for no gain then Peterson made a nice play at left end getting a tackle for a loss of 1. Peterson and Eric just crushed the QB on the next play as he tried to pass. He got the ball off but Leroy intercepted it. Eric got another solo tackle for no gain then Kjell made a nice play knocking the ball out of the air on a pass attempt. After another incompletion, Mikey made a tackle after a gain of 2 up the middle. The QB took it up the middle next for a gain of 1 and the TD. Fuller got beat again on the next play on a pass down the right sideline but the ball was overthrown. Priest and Eric sacked the QB next for a loss of 2 then Priest came up with a solo sack for a loss of 2 to end the scrimmage.

The boys seemed a little off tonight. They had a big win this past Saturday and maybe they left it all on the field and didn’t have anything left for practice this week. Even on Tuesday’s practice they didn’t bring it like they normally do. During the tackling drill only 2 or 3 of the boys made decent tackles. This scrimmage goes to Blue but it was a lot closer then it has been. Jesse Peterson gets my “lineman” of the night. He played well all night making some nice plays. Jesse continues to improve and brings it all the time. He was one of the 2 or 3 who was making tackles on Tuesday night as well. Great job Jesse.

Ballard up next. I’m sure coach Mike will have the boys fired up by game time.

89er Scrimmage:

Blue stated on offense this week and moved the ball much better than they have been against Gold. Noah was nursing an injury so he sat out on the offensive side of the ball. Kenshabba took his place in the backfield and got the first carry for no gain. On 2nd down Gold D got through the line to sack Kyle for a loss of 2. Jonah took the next carry for 10 yards on a reverse with Harrison and Kenshabba proving key blocks to break Jonah free. Jonah added 10 more up the middle then Kyle got 2 off a bubbled snap. Kyle went back to pass on the next play but the line didn’t block very well. He was hit hard and fumbled the ball for a loss of 4. Jonah got 5 off left end and Kyle added 7 on a QB sweep around left end. Gold made a nice play on the next carry as Kenshabba was stopped for no gain on a reverse. After another fumbled snap, Jonah gained 3 off left end then 5 more off left tackle. Jonah is looking real solid running the ball. The final play of the series was a swing pass to Kenshabba that fell incomplete.

Blue D took the field and continued to struggle against the Gold offense. On the first play, Miles for Gold hit the right corner, dropped Jonah with a stiff arm and raced down the sidelines for a Score. The next 6 plays each went for 7 to 10 yards per carry. There was some great gang-tackling going on by Blue, however it was 7 to 10 yards downfield. On the next play Kyle and Ely finally made a nice defensive stop crushing the QB as he went back to pass forcing an incompletion. Gold ran 5 more plays each gaining 5 to 10 yards a crack.

The rest of the scrimmage both teams gave all the players plenty of playing time. Kenshabba and Myricks had some nice runs for good yardage and each reached the end zone for scores. These two are getting better and better at running the ball. Kyle did a fine job running the offense and had some good gains himself. On defense Noah got in on a lot of tackles. On one series for 3 consecutive plays, he got into the backfield to drop the QB or the RB for a loss. Michael playing left defensive tackle made a good play tackling Miles in the backfield who then fumbled the ball on the tackle that Blue recovered. Gold scored 4 or 5 more TDs as the defense continued to miss tackles. This scrimmage once again goes to Gold. They just have too many weapons on offense for Blue to handle at this point.

Blue goes for their 4th win in the row this Saturday against Interbay. I expect they’ll keep the train rolling and come away with another win.

Bulldawg Midgets get big win.

September 24, 2005

"Those Bulldawgs hit so hard that 18 of our 21 players came out of the game crying at some point today"

"Those Bulldawg Defensive Ends just shut down our outside running today taking us out of our game"

(Quotes by a Mukilteo White coach after the game.)

With a dominating hard hitting 2nd half, the Bulldawg Midgets pitch a shut out defeating Mukilteo White 12-0.

Eric and a handful of other Bulldawgs have been looking forward to this game since the beginning of the season because 2 fellow wrestlers, Joseph Krafft and Zack Reagan play for Mukilteo White as well as one of Eric’s best friends, Nathan “The Wrecking Ball” Fabia.

Bulldawgs kicked off this week and after a short return, Mukilteo White started their first drive at the 50 yd line. Mac made the first tackle on Joseph Krafft on a run off left end for no gain. Kjell made the next stop after a 4 yard gain up the middle then Joseph broke a nice 12 yard run off right tackle again tackled by Kjell. Reagan, playing QB, added a 7 yard gain off left end before being stopped by Matt. Glover-Smith and Parker made the next stop for no gain again off the left end. Eric, playing defensive end on that side, did a great job preventing the backs from getting to the outside tuning them to the inside where White’s backs ran into the meat of our defense. After scrimmaging White last week at Husky Stadium where they tore us up with their outside running, Coach Mike made some adjustments to the defense which really slowed White in the 1st half and shut them down in the 2nd half. After a 5 yard motion penalty, Joseph got those 5 right back with a run off left end. Kjell made the next stop after 8 then Glover-Smith crushed the back in the backfield for a loss of 3. Eric and Kjell combined for the next stop on Regan for no gain and on 4th down; Eric applied heavy pressure on the QB as he launched a pass to a receiver that was covered well by Matt for an incomplete.

Blue offense took over at the 27. Matt, playing the #2 back, got 2 off right end before Joseph made the stop. Matt then added 2 off left guard followed by 2 by Eric off Right tackle, 4 yards short of a 1st down. Matt goes back to punt and booms one 50 yards, with a nice bounce and roll. Great punt, no return. Mikey comes up big on the next play getting the ball right back as White fumbled on a right sweep.

Matt gets crushed in the backfield for a loss off 4 then Mikey gets 2 of it back off right tackle before Joseph made the stop. Joseph got the next tackle as well stopping Eric after a 3 yard gain off left tackle. Joseph was all over the field in the first half making tackle after tackle. Glover-Smith goes back to pass on 4th and 9, seeing no one open, he took off running around right end for a gain of 1.

White takes over on downs and gains 9 off right end tackled by Matt. Leroy and Mikey get the next tackle after 3 and then Joseph takes off on a big run slicing through our D for a 25 yard gain before Otis made the stop. However it was all for naught for a 5 yard motion penalty brought it all back. White just killed themselves with penalties. Joseph took it for another 15 off right tackle before Matt got the take down. Joseph not only had a great half on defense, he also ran the ball well breaking some nice runs in the 1st half. Eric got held on the next play and still made the tackle for no gain and the penalty backed White up 10. After Charles jumped off sides giving 5 to white, Eric and Parker drop the RB for a 5 yard loss on a reverse. Then Gates crushes Reagan in the backfield as he attempted to pass forcing an incomplete. On 3rd down, Leroy throws the RB for a loss of 3 setting up a 4th and long.

Glover-Smith gets a 17 yard return on the punt but Jesse Peterson gets called for a hit in the back taking away the nice return. Glover-Smith twisted his ankle on the return and has to sit out the next series.

Matt gets 9 on a QB sweep around right end then throws an incompletion on 2nd down. Matt tries the left end and gets nothing then Leroy is stopped for no gain tuning the ball back to White.

Blue D comes back in and Charles jumps off sides again giving 5 to White. Gates gets heavy pressure on Reagan on 2nd down forcing an incompletion. On 3rd down, Eric gets a hit on Regan as he gets a pass off which is intercepted by Matt with 4 seconds to go in the half. 1 play left for Blue offense. Glover-Smith throws up a bomb down the right sidelines to Matt that just misses the mark and falls incomplete ending the 1st half.

Coach must have given a heck of a half time talk or as a Mukilteo White coach asked at the end of the game, “What did you put in those kids water at half time?” because the Bulldawgs came out on fire in the 2nd half and it started right with the kick off return.

Matt takes the kick on the left hash mark at the 35; he heads downfield drifting to the center of the field then breaks to the right sidelines following some big blocks by Blue then breaks a tackle and scrambles on into the end zone for the score and my “Big Play” of the day. 6-0 Bulldawgs. We miss the extra point as Matt gets crushed in the backfield.

Glover-Smith kicks off for 20 yards retuned by Joseph who gets crushed by Mikey on the tackle at the 43. Leroy gets the first 2 tackles throwing White for a loss of 3 then a loss of 2 on second down. Gates gets another sack on Reagan on 3rd down throwing him for a loss of 3 and getting my “Lineman” of the day. Gates had a great game on the D line after fighting a nagging injury all season. White punts, Bulldawg ball.

On 1st down, Glover-Smith takes it on a QB keeper around right end; Eric de-cleats the corner with a crushing block breaking Glover-Smith free for a 12 yard gain. After a bobbled snap on the next play for no gain, Matt adds 4 off right tackle then Eric gains 8 around the right end as Matt levels the outside linebacker with a huge block. Nathan "The Wrecking Ball" Fabia was chasing Eric down but Jospeh got to Eric first with a huge hit knocking him out of bounds. Mikey gets 2 on a left sweep. Then Matt gains 7 off right tackle with Mikey and Eric blowing open a huge hole. Matt takes the next carry around right end and Eric hunts down that corner and knocks him to the ground as Matt gets another 15 yard gain. Eric gets my “Blocking Back” of the day. He came up huge on this drive with block after block busting the other backs free for big gains. Matt again takes the handoff; this time around left end and Eric had another big block on the end breaking Matt for 8 more yards. Glover-Smith keeps it himself on the next play and takes it all the way to the 1 yard line for a 14 yard gain. On 1st and goal from the 1, from an I formation, Eric and Mikey clear the way for Matt to punch it on in for another score and my “Big Drive” of the day. The offensive line did a great job on this drive keeping the White D on their heals all the way to the score. Leroy and Kjell just overpowered the right side allowing the backs to get the yards on the ground. Extra point is no good, 12-0 Bulldawgs.

After a 22 yard KO by Glover-Smith, White takes over on the 38. Joseph gets 9 yards on 1st with Leroy making a big hit on the tackle. On 2nd down, Leroy sacks the RB for a loss of 2. After another motion penalty, White breaks one for 8 off right end for the 1st down, their only 1st down of the 2nd half. Glover-Smith comes up with a big hit for no gain on 1st down and on 2nd, Eric throws Joseph for a loss of 2 on a left sweep. On 3rd, Eric and Jesse Peterson get pressure on Reagan as he tries to get a downfield completion that gets intercepted by Kjell at the 45 yard line.

Matt gains 5 off right tackle then get stopped for no gain on 2nd down. Glover-Smith adds 2 off right end and Matt gains 2 on 4th coming up 1 yard short of the 1st down.

Andrew comes up with a nice tackle for no gain on 1st with Leroy adding a big hit to drop the RB. On 2nd down, Glover-Smith flat out destroys the RB on a right sweep for a loss of 1 and my “Big Hit” of the day causing the RB to fumble the ball, though White recovered the ball. After another motion penalty backed White up 5 yards, Kjell comes up with another sack for a loss of 7 on a right sweep forcing a 4th and long. White pulled off a fake punt completing a pass for a short gain before Leroy crunched the receiver at the 30 short of the 1st down, Bulldawg ball.

Matt gained 5 off right tackle then added 3 on a left sweep. Eric got the next carry taking it on a left sweep and cutting inside for a gain of 8. Matt breaks one around right end but takes a big hit by Reagan after a gain of 9 fumbling the ball that Regan recovered.

White takes over with 2:26 remaining in the game and down by 12. Kjell makes the 1st tackle after a gain of 5 then Leroy and Otis get a huge sack for a loss of 10 on 2nd. On 3rd down, Eric gets the tackle for a loss of 1 chasing the RB down from the opposite side of the field. White goes for it on 4th. The 2nd string QB takes it off right tackle and as he breaks through the line, Mikey hit him so hard every bone in the QB’s body had to hurt as he crumbled to the ground and laid motion less for a good 5 min. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a harder hit. Mikey gets my “Vicious Dawg Hit” of the year. Bulldawgs take over on downs and Andrew gets the final carry of the day for no gain. Game over, 12-0 Dawgs.

The boys played great today, especially in the 2nd half. This was a huge win over a very good team. The boys picked up the intensity this past week in practice and it showed in the game. Coach made some adjustments in personal and schemes that paid off big time both on offense and defense. Glover-Smith got his first start at QB and did a great job. Matt moved back to 2 back and ran the ball well. Leroy and Kjell moved to the offensive line and played great and both of them had huge days at linebacker as well. Peterson took over at left end and also had a solid game. This game was a team effort and as Coach Mike said to the team post game, every one of the 21 boys on the team get the “Playmaker” of the day for their performance.
Ballard up next.

Bulldawg 89ers get a big day from their running backs to remain undefeated with a 14-6 win over Mukilteo Purple.

Report by Jennifer:

89er blue started a little slow. First play Hackbarth kept the ball and was tackled in the backfield for a loss of 1 yard. Then purple had 2 penalties giving the Bulldogs their first down. Noah got a handoff and ran for 4 yards. Next Hackbarth threw an incomplete pass, Kenshabba runs for 3 the ball is stripped and Purple has it at the 49 yard line

Purple gets a first down and starts moving down the field. In the second series on the Bulldog 47 yard line Ely recovers the fumble and the offense is out on the field for a second try.

Hackbarth keeps the ball; runs left for 17yards and almost breaks it. A flag is down for a holding penalty and the ball is brought back to the bulldog 35yard line. Hackbartth keeps the ball gets stopped. Now it’s 2nd and 20. Handoff to Kenshabba for a beautiful 9yard run. Man can he run! 3rd and 11, Hackbarth throws to Myricks for an 11yard completion ending the 1st quarter 0 – 0.

2nd Quarter: Offensive line is having a hard time containing Purple. Noah had some short runs but on 3rd Hackbarth got caught in the backfield and now it was 4th and 11. The Bulldogs came up short and Bulldog D was on the field again.

Purple was killing themselves with penalties! The Bulldog D got beat as Purple #22 had a huge TD run down the right side. However a penalty was called and the TD was brought back. Now it was 1st and 21 yards on the Bulldog 28 yard line. D put up a fight with great tackles by Hibbard as purple marched down the field to the Bulldog 15 yard line. Purple #22 was causing havoc for the Dog D. He was juking and zigzagging all over the field. He was fast and he was big. It took 2 bulldogs minimum to bring him down. It was clear that if the Bulldogs could contain #22 the game would be theirs. Purple continued to march slowly down the field to the 15 yard line. D hung on. Noah, Hackbarth and Myricks made great tackles. Kenshabba and his speed prevented a TD. The D continued to fight and they made it to ½ time. It was tough but they played their hearts out Offense would have to get something going to win this one.

The 2nd half started with the Bulldawg D on the field again. The momentum had changed with Hackabarth getting a big sack. The tempo of the game was changing. Myricks came up with a big tackle and now its 3rd and 9 on the 41 yard line. Next a huge tackle by Noah and it’s the Bulldogs ball.

Ball on the 41 yard line when Noah breaks away until he is brought down at the 4 yard line! 1st and goal. Offense gets caught off sides. Now at the 9 yard line, Hackbarth runs a QB keeper up the middle for a big T.D!!! That’s not enough for these hungry dogs as the line blocks tough and Kenshabba runs fighting for every inch and gets the extra point.

Bulldogs 7-0

The D is out on the field again as tough as ever. Noah and Hackbarth continue to pressure the purple line. Purple #22 continues to mow the dogs over gaining short yardage every play in spite of great tackles by Hibbard, Tank, Hackbarth and Noah. The dogs find themselves on their own 5 yard line. The D was against the wall and fighting hard. It was 2nd and goal when the snap was fumbled and Hackbarth came up with the ball! A Huge play and the end of the 3rd quarter

Bulldogs O start with a penalty, ½ the distance to the goal. 2nd down - Hackbarth handoffs to Kenshabba for a huge 83 yard run. Man that kid can run! He was brought down at the 17 yard line. The crowd was on their feet. I guess purple should have known better than to back a bulldog up against a wall! This was the “Big Play” of the day!!! Hackbarth handed off to Myricks on a right sweep for a gain of 4. Next, a QB keeper around right end for 13 plus yards. Handoff to Myricks for a 5yard run and a TD!!!! Myricks is another one who has been running well today. Bulldogs 13-0
Top that off with a QB keeper for the extra point. Hackbarth has been running great today. 14-0 Bulldogs

Blue D takes the field again. On 2nd down at the 35yd line Michael entered the game. Michael and Myricks tackled the back keeping #22 to just 2 yards. Good job Michael! Micahel got in on 2 tackles during today's game. Now it was 3rd and 8 to go. #22 plowed through bulldogs until Hackbarth forced him out of bounds at the bulldog 41 yard line. Purple turned in another 1st and 10 then #22 ran for a TD. However the D held the purple and the extra point was not to be. Yeah D!
Bulldogs 14-6

Hackbarth had another QB sweep for a gain of 9 yards Followed by nice runs by Kenshabba for a total of 24+ yards, Myrick turned in another 8 + yards and Nathan Vulliet almost broke it for a TD. Next time Tank!!!! Purple could not get the ball back and time ran out on 3rd and 5yards on the 16 yard line.

Final Bulldogs 14 – 6

Play of the day – Kenshabba’s 83 yard run
Defensive player – Goes to Hackbarth and Ely for their fumble recoverys and to the whole defense as they held purple deep in bulldog territory.
Great Offensive play – Hackbarth‘s pass to Myricks. Noah’s breakaway run for a TD
Offensive players of the day - Myricks and Kenshabba for some great running!
Special note to the centers – you were very consistent with the snaps! GREAT JOB you are a key to the team’s success.

Midget Scrimmage # 6

September 22, 2005

Hard hitting Dawgs

Wow. To say Midget Blue had a good night would be an understatement. Coach Mike shook things up a bit after Saturday’s Loss against Silver Lake Green and play against Mukilteo White at Husky Stadium. Matt moved back to the #2 back position and Glover-Smith took over at quarterback with Eric, Andrew and Mikey at 3 & 4 back. Kjell and Leroy were moved to the right side of the offensive line. On defense, Coach instituted a 4/4 defense moving Kjell and Leroy back to the linebacker position with Glover-Smith and Mikey. Jesse Peterson took over at left defensive end with Eric still at right end and Mac and Gates the 2 interior lineman. Parker and Fuller remain as corners and Matt as safety. Right from the beginning of the scrimmage Blue dominated. On the 1st defensive play; Eric crushed the QB causing a fumble that was recovered by Glover-Smith. It took the Gold offense 8 plays to go 10 yards. The defense was swarming with every defensive player getting in on the action. On the 9th play, Andrew got beat on an out pattern and Matt made a TD saving tackle after a 10 yard gain by Gold. This was the only gain over 5 yards the D gave up all night. After 2 more plays, one for a short gain and the other for no gain, the new Blue offense took the field.

The offense started a little slow. Glover-Smith bobbled the first snap then Matt gained 1 off right tackle. Then the line and backs opened a huge hole off the left tackle however, Matt missed the hole and got tackled for no gain. That would be the only hole any back missed all night. Andrew gained 9 off right tackle followed by Eric gaining 5 off left tackle. Mikey then had a nice power run off right tackle carrying 4 defenders before shaking them gaining 7, and if not for an early whistle, he would have taken it to the house. After another QB bobble, Glover-Smith gained 2 on a sweep and Matt got 10 yards off left end. Eric added 7 more around left end then Mikey slipped on a left sweep for no gain. Glover-Smith then ran a QB sweep around right end. The right side of the line, Leroy & Kjell, just crushed the defensive line, the backs took out the linebackers and Glover-Smith broke 2 tackles as he took the ball the distance for the score. After another fumbled snap, Glover-Smith threw a nice pass to Mikey in the right flat for 5. Then Glover-Smith hit Kjell on a well-executed slant pass for another long play and the score. Matt got the next carry taking it behind a crushing block by Leroy sealing the right end all the way for yet another score. The final play was an overthrow on a streak pattern down the right side.

The Midget Blue defense took the field again. Eric moved back to safety, Matt moved up to linebacker and Okamura went to right defensive end. On the first play, Glover-Smith made a huge hit on the RB running around left end knocking the ball loose which Eric pounced on for the recovery. On the second play, Eric made a huge interception running and leaping in front of the receiver to come down with the ball. Then Eric and Kjell made a nice tackle after a short completion by Gold. After getting shredded last week by the Gold’s passing game, the D stepped it up this week allowing only one downfield completion on the night. After 2 incomplete passes, Eric moved back to right defensive end. Jesse Gates and Eric applied heavy pressure on the QB as he threw a swing pass for no gain tackled by Parker and Glover-Smith. After another incompletion, Leroy and Kjell stopped the RB after a gain of 1 up the middle. Then Jesse Peterson and Eric got a big sack on the QB for a loss of 5. Mikey then had good coverage on an incompletion and Jesse Gates made a nice sack for another loss of 3. Jesse Peterson came up big on the final play with his 2nd sack of the night for a loss of 5.

Eric started the 2nd offensive possession with a 4 yard gain off left tackle. Glover-Smith then took off on a right QB sweep, Mikey laid a crushing block on the end, Matt made a great downfield block and Glover-Smith did the rest taking it the distance for the 4th TD of the night. Mikey gained 7 through a nice hole off right tackle. Then the left side of the line collapsed and Glover-Smith was sacked. Matt added 3 off left tackle. Then Eric took the handoff from Mikey on a double reverse, Leroy and Kjell sealed off the right side of the line, and Glover-Smith took out the corner leaving Eric with one man to beat to the end zone, TD Blue. Matt took over at QB and ran a QB sweep around left end for another score. Then Leroy got a carry at RB and took advantage of his opportunity. He hit the right end fast and hard going un-touched for yet another TD to end the scrimmage.

This one goes to Midget Blue hands down.

The boys played great tonight. Leroy and Kjell get my “Lineman” of the night. They both were a force on the line opening huge holes and never letting a defender through. All season we had trouble running wide, not tonight. My “Defensive Playmaker” of the night goes to Eric. He had a great night. He caused a fumble, recovered a fumble, made an interception, got 1 ½ sacks and applied heavy pressure on the QB all night. My “Offensive Playmaker” of the night goes to the entire offense. The offense was a well-oiled machine tonight. On the last 14 plays of the night, the O scored 7 long TD’s by 5 different ball carriers. It was a complete team effort on both offense and defense tonight. My “Big Hit” of the night goes to Joshua Okamura. Not for a hit in the scrimmage, but for the huge hits he made during Tuesday night’s practice. Josh flat out crushed all the backs during the tackling drills. Great job to Coach Mike for making the changes needed to give the “Team” a better chance at winning the championship this year.

89er Scrimmage Report

This week’s scrimmage was a lot like the past few weeks. Gold is very good. 89er Blue is a younger team and has their hands full with Gold. Blue D took the field to start the scrimmage. Miles for Gold took the first carry 9 yards up the middle with Kenshabba making the tackle. Tangen got the next tackle off right tackle after 3 yards then Miles of Gold took the hand off and sliced through the defense taking it the distance for the score. Gold fumbled the next snap but got the ball back. Ely got the next tackle after a 10 yard gain followed by a 6 yard gain by gold and a tackle by Jonah and Noah. Noah crushed the QB on the next play but somehow the QB made the handoff to the RB who busted another 10 yarder before being tackled by Kenshabba. Kenshabba plays safety and made a lot of tackles tonight. Not a good sign when your safety is making nearly all the tackles. After an incomplete pass, Noah and Kenshabba combined for a big hit after a 6 yard gain.
Noah got the next tackle as well after a 15 yard gain and a TD. Crear made the next stop after 4 and the D made a nice gang tackle after 2 up the middle. Kyle finally got into the action on the next play crushing the QB for a sack and a loss of 10 for my “Big Hit” of the night. Kyle got the next tackle as well chasing the RB down across the field in the backfield for a 1 yard gain.

The Blue offense took the field. Jonah lost 2 on a left sweep followed by a loss of ten on a dropped pitch by Jordan. Jonah gained 1 up the middle followed by Noah for no gain. Kyle went back to pass and threw a nice pass 15 yards downfield however, Jonah stopped running too soon and the ball fell incomplete. Kyle next fumbled the ball on a fake pitch bootleg that Gold recovered. Noah got the first nice run of the night gaining 10 on a right sweep. After 2 incomplete passes and an off side by Gold, Jordan got the carry up the middle for no gain. Noah took a swing pass, ducking a defender, for 5 yards around right end. After another defensive off side Jonah had a nice gain of 7 off left tackle. Noah took the last carry of the series on a sweep left, cutting back inside breaking 3 tackles in route to an 18 yard score for my “Big Play” of the night.

The last offensive and defensive series of the scrimmage Coach Bill played all the younger players mixed in with a few starters. Coach did a good job getting every one plenty of playing time this week. Michael played most the rest of the evening on defense and got in on a few offensive plays playing on the line. Michael got his first solo tackle of the season playing linebacker and also made a few assists. Michael also made a nice play at nose tackle when Gold fumbled the snap and Michael blew up the center allowing Noah to recover the fumble. Gold continued with most of their first string guys and scored 4 TDs during he series. Our younger guys got valuable game experience. Ely had a nice solo tackle; Gerde had 3 big hits in the backfield for sacks for my “Lineman” of the night and Anderson had 2 nice tackles. On offense Kenshabba had some nice runs including one for a score. Tyree also made a real nice block which broke Noah free for a 15 gain on a QB sweep.

Blue keeps getting better every week and are slowly closing the gap on Gold. When they met in the championship game at the end of the season, I suspect Blue will play Gold much better by then. For now, this week’s scrimmage goes to Gold once again.

Midgets at Husky Stadium

September 17, 2005

Midget Game 2
Silver LakeGreen 12 Richmond Bulldawgs 0

Midgets got shut out today by Silver lake Green. This one came down to 2 plays on offense and 2 on defense. After a short kick off and good return, Green sends out their offense on Blue’s 40 yard line. Blue D runs out on the field, though they might as well just stayed on the sidelines. #21 for Green takes the ball off left tackle and goes untouched into the end zone to put Green up 6-0. Maybe the 8:00 start had our boys still sleeping.
After a 15 yard KO return by Glover-Smith, the offense takes over on the 44 yard line. Glover-Smith takes it for 4 up the middle. Eric, with a blocker leading, Loses 3 on a right sweep. Got to make those blocks backs. Matt then takes it up the middle for no gain and we’re forced to punt. Matt’s punt gets blocked and retuned 7 yards before Glover-Smith makes the tackle.
Leroy & Parker make a nice stop on 1st down for no gain. Eric follows with a sack in the backfield for a loss of 1. Glover-Smith gets in for the next tackle also for no gain. And after a 5 yard procedure penalty, Jesse comes up big when the QB muffs the pitch and Jesse and Eric dive for the ball with Jesse making the recovery. Now that’s the defense we’re use to seeing.
A movement penalty sets us back 5 then Mikey gains 11 on a short out pattern. Andrew gets thrown for a short loss on a reverse. And Eric takes it off tackle for a nice 6 yard gain. Matt adds 5 on a QB keeper and the 1st down. Kjell runs for 2 off right tackle and Leroy adds 3. Mikey then gets his only carry of the day for no gain. Mikey gets my “Blocking Back” of the day. He opened some big hole for the other backs and was the most consistent blocker on the field. Matt adds 5 for the first down at Green’s 29 yard line then throws a pass behind Kjell in the flat. The boys are driving and looking good. All the backs are getting yards and moving the ball down field. Then Matt throws a delayed pitch to Leroy who takes his eye off the ball and the ball ends up on the ground with Green on top of it killing a promising drive.
Gold Defense takes the field. On the first play Green breaks a huge run down the right side line. Eric, playing at safety, makes a TD saving tackle with Kjell adding a big hit finishing off the ball carrier. Kjell stops the next run after 2 yards then runs down the RB after a 20 yard gain on the next play. Kjell came up big on this drive on defense at the linebacker position. He was more effective there today then at the DE position. Then Kjell and Matt get the next stop after a 7 yard gain setting up a 4th and 1 at the 17 of Blue. After a motion penalty moves the ball back to 4th and 6 from the 22, Blue calls a time out with 35 seconds left in the half. This brings up the 2nd big defensive play of the day. With 4th and 6 at the 22, Gold “D” on the field and time running out in the half, Green runs the exact same play they started the game off in which the RB ran 40 yards untouched to the end zone, this play has the same result. 12-0 Green.
With one last shot before half time, Matt over throws Eric on a streak down the right side line. Then Glover-Smith loses 3 on a swing pass. This swing pass has not been working well for us all year. It looks to me that the back is too close to the QB on the pass and the ends aren’t sliding out picking up the defenders. On the final play of the half, Matt throws one up for grabs that is intercepted by Green. 12-0 Green at half time.
2nd half Blue gets the ball. After a kick off out of bounds at the 38 yard line, Matt gains 15 off left tackle. Glover-Smith adds 5 up the middle and Andrew loses 2 on a sweep. Matt goes for 8 more and then another 8 off right tackle with Andrew leading the way. Andrew gains one on a broken play followed by Leroy for 2 off left tackle. Matt runs a QB sweep around left end for 4 and then adds 4 more on a QB keeper up the middle for a 1st and 10 at the 24 yard line of Green. On 1st down, Glover-Smith is held for no gain followed by Matt again for no gain. Matt then rolls out and misses a wide-open Andrew in the flat and on 4th and 9; Glover-Smith gains 5 to end another promising drive.
Matt makes a tackle after 8 then Green adds 2 more for the 1st down. Jesse Peterson steps up and makes a huge hit on the next play for my “Big Hit” of the day crushing the ball carrier in the backfield for a 5 yard loss. Then Zack Calkins gets in the action making a big hit for another loss of 2. After Matt makes a stop on 3rd down, Green is forced to punt at the start of the 4th quarter.
Matt goes back to receive the punt and just gets flat out demolished as he picked up the ball knocking him out of the game for 1 play on the day. Glover-Smith takes it 17 yards on a QB sweep and Kjell loses 1 up the middle. Matt adds 3 up the middle then gets stopped for no gain. Glover-Smith goes back to pass and with heavy pressure takes off running for a 20 yard keeper. Mikey took out 3 defenders on the run clearing the way. Matt gains one up the middle then after a motion penalty, Glover-Smith goes back to pass at Green’s 32 yard line with 3:45 left in the game and down by 12. The floodgates opened on our line and Glover-Smith gets crushed and fumbles the ball that is recovered by Green stopping another promising drive.
Leroy and Kjell make the stop after a gain of 8. Green puts the ball on the turf on a bad pitch but gets the recovery for a loss of 8. Green gains 5 on 3rd and on 4th Jesse comes up with a big play almost intercepting a pass.
With the ball on Green’s 32 and time running out, Matt sweeps right and loses 2. With 2:35 remaining, Glover-Smith goes back to pass and once again the flood gates open and 3 defenders crush our QB one more time for another loss. Matt goes back to pass next and throws up a wounded duck which is intercepted and returned 15 yards.
Green only keeps it one play as they fumble it on 1st down and Gunter comes up with the ball.
Matt goes back to pass and throws up a wobblier on 1st down that falls incomplete. On 2nd, Matt goes back to pass and throws the ball into a crowd 15 yards down field and Glover-Smith’s hands shoot up above the pack to make a spectacular catch for my “Big Play” of the day and the 1st down. Matt again goes back to pass and throws it up for grabs but this time Green comes down with the ball. Green runs out the clock and goes home with a 12-0 win.

The boys played well today. 2 break downs on Defense in the first half gave up long TDs. The rest of the game, the “D” made plays and shut them out. On offense, the backs ran the ball well. In the first half they each got a few caries and all did well. In the Second half Matt and Glover-Smith were the workhorses getting nearly all the carries and gaining good yardage as the other backs opened the holes for them. The passing game had its problems today. We completed 3 passes and threw as many interceptions. The O line needs to do a better job pass blocking. Coach has to come up with an answer or we’ll have the same problem when we meet Green again in the championship game. We have to find a way to finish drives and not turn the ball over.

After the game, the boys rushed to play a scrimmage in Husky Stadium against next week's opponent, Mukilteo White. The boys had a great time. They got to run through the tunnel, play in one of the top 10 venues for college football in the country and they got to see the Huskies finally get a win. The boys and coaches got a good look at what White runs and I’m sure both coaches and players will be ready to bounce back and take it to Mukilteo next week. The boys have a couple wrestling friends on White, Zach Reagan & Joseph Krafft, and Eric's good friend Nathan Fabia, "The Wrecking Ball" also plays for White. Should be fun.

89ers win game 2

September 17, 2005

Kyle back to Pass

89er’s won a thriller today defeating Silver Lake Green 6-0. This one went to the final play of the game ending on the 1 inch line. In a game that the Bulldawg’s fumbled the ball away 9 times, the defense came through with huge stops in the 4th quarter to seal the victory. The fumbles started right from the start. After an overthrown down field pass to a wide open Scott Myricks, Kyle ran a QB keeper off right end, Noah lays out the linebacker clearing the way for a big run by Kyle until he fumbles the ball without being hit 7 yards down field turning the ball over to Green.

The D held the Green to 8 offensive plays stopping them on a 4th down 1 yard short.

The O gets the ball back and Kyle loses 2 by being tripped by Greer as he backed out of center. Noah has 2 nice runs in a row one for 8 the other for 9 yards. Kyle adds another 8 throwing a powerful stiff arm along the way. A late hit penalty by Green adds 15 to the end of the run. Noah takes the next handoff and is off to the races however, he fumbled the ball and Green recovers again. D holds Green to a 4 and out.

This drive starts with a loss of 2 by Noah followed by a fumbled snap by Kyle recovered by Jonah. Green jumps off sides giving us another 5 to put the ball on the 35 yard line of Green. Jonah takes the next handoff off left end and busts it to the outside, kicks it into high gear taking it the distance for the Score. However, Jordan got called for a hit in the back taking the TD off the board and bringing the ball back to the 45 yard line. The O moves the ball right back down the field. Noah, Kyle, Jonah each had runs of 5 to 7 yards a carry. The Dawgs next run a double reverse that was wide open however, the Fumble bug bites again and Green recovered for the 3rd time.

The D nearly got the ball right back as Green fumbled the handoff. On the next play, Green goes back to pass and Nathan “Tank” Vulliet makes an acrobatic jumping over the shoulder interception retuning it 20 yards setting the O up to put a score on the board. Tank was all over the field on Defense today making play after play at linebacker. He also had a great day at center on offense.

Noah gains a quick 7. Kyle misses a pass to Noah on the flare out then Jonah added another big run for 10 yards. Jonah had a big day running the ball. He really stepped it up at running back. Jonah gets the next carry as well and breaks one looking like he’d take it the distance only to fumble it after a 20 yard gain which of course was recovered by Green. After 2 plays for no gain, the half ends with the score 0-0.

After a solid 1st half of defense, the D takes the field to start the 2nd half. Brandon Bradley makes a nice solo tackle on 1st down. On 2nd down, Kyle rushes in off left end, the Green QB puts the ball on the turf and Kyle recovers it at the 36 of Blue.

Jonah lakes the ball off left end and rumbles for another 16 yards down to the 20. Maika comes in at center and Tank slides over to guard. On the next play, Kyle fumbles the snap and recovers it for a loss of 2 taking a huge hit to his back and has to come off the field. Noah takes over at QB. On the first play he runs a QB sweep around right end beating the D to the corner and kicks in the after burners taking it 22 yards and the score to put the Dawgs up 6-0. Noah tried it again for the extra point but is thrown for a loss.

Green offense gets the ball back and immediately fumbles. Jordan recovers for the Blue.

The O goes 4 and out tuning the ball back to Green. Green loses 5 as their RB falls in the backfield. Noah makes a tackle after a 10 yard gain up the middle and Brandon Bradley makes his 2nd solo tackle of the day after a gain of 2. Kyle and Tank converge on the RB after a gain of 5 and Diego makes the next stop after another 6 yards and a Green 1st down to end the 3rd quarter.
Green starts the 4th with a 1st and 10 at the Blue 47. Tank and Noah get the next stop after 5 yards however; Kenshabba gets called for a late hit penalty adding 15 to the end of the run. With Green threatening, Kenshabba makes a diving TD saving tackle on the next play. Tank and Jonah make the next stop after a 3 yard gain then Myricks crashes in off right end crushing the RB for no gain. Myricks came up big during the 4th quarter making play after play at DE for my “Lineman” of the day. Kyle makes a nice tackle on the next play for no gain forcing Green into a 4th and 5 from the Blue 15. Green goes back to pass and Jonah knocks the pass out of the air ending Green’s drive on the 15.

With the game heating up and time running out, Noah gets the next handoff and immediately fumbles the ball right back to Green at the 15 yard line. Ely and Kyle stop the RB after a 2 yard gain then Noah makes a huge hit in the backfield stripping the ball from the RB however, the ref ruled the whistle had been blown before Noah got the ball. On 3rd, Kyle and Scott pressured the QB into a scramble and Ely came up with a huge tackle for no gain setting up a 4th and 8 from the 12. On 4th Myricks destroys the QB causing a fumble turning the ball back to Blue at the 17.
Noah get the first carry and breaks into the open however, you guessed it, HE FUMBLES AGAIN, and Green recovers AGAIN. 2:24 left on the clock. Green with the ball at the 26 of Blue, the RB breaks one off right tackle and Kenshabba makes another TD saving tackle at the 9 yard line. Kyle makes a nice hit on the next play standing the RB straight up and Tank comes in to finish him with a big hit. Green pushes it to the 7. 1:27 remains on the clock. 3rd and goal from the 7 and with the game on the line, Michael comes into the game at nose tackle. Scott and Greer make the next tackle setting up a 4th and goal at the 6 with 47 ticks left on the clock. Kyle pressures the QB into a bad pass and the ball falls incomplete sending the Blue 89ers celebrating to the sidelines. But wait a minute, its not over. A pass interference penalty is called against Jonah giving the ball back to Green and a 1st and goal at the 3½ yard line. 42 seconds remain. On 1st down Noah blitzes and get the RB for a loss of 1. On 2nd, Green rolls to the right and Kyle makes a huge tackle on the QB for another loss. However, a Defensive holding penalty moves the ball to the 2 yard line. It all comes down to the final play. 7.7 seconds remain. Green has no time outs left. The Green QB keeps the ball on a left QB sweep. It’s a foot race to the corner. It looked like the QB would punch it on in until big # 9, Noah Cuzzetto, flat out crushes the QB knocking him to the turf at the 1 inch line for my “Big Hit” and “Big Play” of the day. 6-0 Blue. End of the game and another win on the books.

Other than the 9 fumbles and 3 crucial penalties, the boys played a great game today. They moved the ball well on offense and the Defense really came through today. Time after time the Defense made play after play to stop the Green. Michael got to play at nose tackle today and had a lot of fun. The coaches did a great job getting the younger players into the game. Even with the game on the line and Green inside the 5 yard line, Michael got sent into the game.
Jonah looked great at running back and gets my “Playmaker” of the day. He also had a solid day on defense. 2-0, Mukilteo Purple up next.

Noah taking the handoff from Kyle

September 17, 2005

Scrimmage Report #5

September 15, 2005

Midgets:
Gold got their color back this week and decided to play ball. And play ball they did. Our defense was getting burned by the pass all night long, and burnt deep for TDs at that. Our corners were having problems. They were leaving the wide outs nearly uncovered all night long. Gates made two nice plays on the defensive line early and Mac caused a fumble by busting into the backfield at the snap and blowing up the hand off, and on a few occasions the D line got some good pressure on the QB. But for the most part, the D line was giving up too much yardage and not getting enough pressure like they have in previous scrimmages. It looked to me like our D line was doing different things than they have been resulting in gapping holes and a general lack of pressure. Our Defensive ends had a decent night. They were able to turn the backs into the middle like they’re supposed to do and also got some pressure on the QB at times. Eric had a nice leaping tackle onto the QB for a sack early in the game and also got a nice double low ankle tackle on a RB for a loss. Jesse had a nice opportunity for a sack but just missed on the tackle as the QB connected on one of his big passes burning our left side corner. That left side was having problems at corner tonight. Though not to be left out, the right side corners had their problems as well, though Parker provided good coverage on one pass on a short pass in the flat. We got good play from the linebacker position tonight. Matt moved up to linebacker this week and made some nice tackles. Mikey and Glover-Smith also had good nights at linebacker and Leroy got in on a lot of tackles and chased down a few backs across the field. Linebacker was probably the strongest position of the night on Defense with good gang tackling. And the safety position did a good job supporting the linebackers. While we gave up more yardage on the ground than we have been, the linebackers and safeties prevented any huge gains on the ground.
On offense we got good play from both Matt and Glover-Smith at QB. I only saw one bad pitch from Matt to Mikey that resulted in a fumble and a big loss and also a fumble on a hand off that ended up on the ground as well. The rest of the exchanges were solid all night long. The passing game still needs some work. We tried a few down field passes but our O line was not giving the QBs enough time to get the ball off for the connection though Parker had a nice downfield catch on an out pattern. And our flare out passes in the backfield weren’t gaining us much either. It looked to me like our ends weren’t sliding over to block on the play leaving the receiver with out any help. Our backs had a real good night running the ball and were the strength of our scrimmage. They were ripping off 3 to 5 yards on every carry. We had very few carries for no gain or a loss. I’d like to see more consistency blocking from all the backs on every single play. At times the backs blocked great busting open nice holes allowing for huge gains on the ground. Then on a few plays, they missed on blocks and we didn’t get the yardage we could have. Andrew had his best run of the season tonight. Taking the handoff he out ran the defensive line to the corner and tuned it downfield breaking a tackle and dodging the corner with a nice cut inside taking the rock to the quarry for the TD and my “Big Play” of the night. Not to be out done, Matt also had his best night running the ball having some huge runs of his own. Matt gets my “Playmaker” of the night. He had a great night on both offense and defense. On one run Matt took the ball around the end with Glover-Smith blocking the end out of the way, Matt making the corner miss and Eric flat out leveling a defender on a downfield block for my “Big Hit” of the night that cleared the way for Matt to take it the distance. Matt followed up with a beautiful twisting run slipping tackles on the next series for another long run and TD. Mikey did a great job opening holes for the other backs and also carried the ball well. On one carry, he had a nice power run off right tackle where he got no help from blockers and had to carry the entire defense on his back for a well-earned 5 yards. Eric ran inside well tonight. He hit the holes fast and hard and because of his size, was difficult for the defense to see among the taller lineman.
Like our defensive line, our offensive line didn’t have a particularly good night tonight, though I thought Mac did a nice job at center and gets my "Lineman” of the night tonight. We need to see more out of our line this Saturday or it’s going to be a longgggggggggggggggggggg day.
I got to give this one to Midget Gold tonight. They just killed us with their passing game and did a much better job blocking out our D line and handling our O line.

89er scrimmage
Blue continues to improve each week as they scrimmage the 89er Gold. Tonight they were able to move the ball with some consistency and did a better job on defense containing the Gold offense, though the Blue still gave up too many big plays to the Gold offense. The offensive line continues to struggle against the Gold. They had problems giving the QBs any time to throw the ball. All passes but one was rushed and way off target. Most the time the ball was just thrown up for grabs. On the one occasion the QB had time, Kyle was able to hit Kenshabba down the left sidle line for a nice 20 yard gain. And Noah was also able to complete a short out for about 5 yards as he scrambled away from the defense. The QBs did a much better job tonight protecting the ball. They didn’t bobble the snap or the exchanges with the running backs like they have been. With Nathan “Tank” Vulliet at center tonight, I didn’t see the problems with the snap that has plagued the Blue the last few scrimmages. Tank gets my "Lineman" of the night. He did a good job. The running backs ran the ball more consistent tonight as well. There were only a few runs for a loss or no gain. On one run play, Kyle did a nice job concealing the ball as he handed it off to Jonah on a reverse. Jonah took the ball around left end for about 50 yards to the end zone for my “Big Play” of the night. Noah also had a couple nice runs of about 30 yards each.
Blue defense is getting better at slowing down the Gold offense. Our D line got more pressure on the QB than they have been though they need to get off their blocks quicker so they can tackle the backs sooner. Gold was able the run the ball well tonight, though for less yardage then they have been. Blue D still gave up too many big plays where the Gold backs gained huge chunks of yardage for scores. Our linebackers played well tonight. Tank made 5 or 6 solo tackles and was in on a few more. Tank is turning into a solid player. He is getting more consistent in his play. Now he needs to do it on every down to be a real force. Noah also made some nice plays on defense. On one goal line stance, Noah timed the snap perfectly and crashed through the line destroying the RB as he took the hand off sacking him for a loss and my “Big Hit” of the night. Scott Myricks also made some plays tonight. He gets my “Play Maker’ of the night. On 4 consecutive plays, he blew up blockers and crushed the running backs for little or no gain. Kenshabba and Tangen also made some nice plays tonight. On one play, Kennshabba ran down #7 after a long gain and dove for 7's ankles for the tackle before 7 could score. Kenshabba has speed, he's the fastest player on the team.
Michael didn’t get to play much tonight, only 4 plays. The coaches didn’t do a very good job getting the younger players into the scrimmage. The younger guys spent the night on the side lines standing and watching. Not good.
This one again goes to the 89er Gold. They are a real solid team this season.

*Eric running for good yardage against the Purple

September 10, 2005

Bulldawg Midgets and 89ers Win

Midgets defeat Mukilteo Purple 19-6

Leroy returns to have a big day along with kjell and Glover-Smith as the Midgets manhandle Purple in the first game of the year.

Mikey - This one’s for you and your family!

Report by: Jennifer.

The Bulldawgs played their hearts out against the Mukilteo purple.
It was an exciting day on the field. The defense was outstanding. By the 3rd series of the game, Leroy and Parker had turned in a big sack. That wasn’t enough for the big D, Kjell then forced a fumble that was recovered by Gunter to set the team up for a nice handoff to Leroy for a 22 yard run and the first TD of the day. Boy oh Boy
The kicking game was outstanding and Glover-Smith's 1st kick off was for 29 yards, yes these Bulldawgs can kick!
The big D came out again. #6 Eric Soler made a TD saving tackle followed by an interception by Fuller. This defense is tough. They always said that good things come in small packages. This D may be on the small side but they play BIG!
In the 2nd Quarter the D came out in excellent form. Purple got two 1st downs but the D got tough and recorded their second QB sack at the Bulldawgs 14yard line. Kjell then came up with a huge interception and took it 20 yards the other way. What a run
Offense took advantage of the turnover. Glover-Smith threw a 20 yard pass to Matt Cuzzetto. I wish I could show you a video clip of this great catch as the ball looked as if it was going to be intercepted but somehow Matt reached back over the defender and got that ball from the purple defender. He literally came down with the ball with a Purple Defender dangling from the ball. I was then informed that the tie always goes to the O. This catch was definitely the “Big Play” of the game. Leroy Holt sealed the drive with a short run for the TD on the next play.
12–0 Bulldawgs Ya gotta love it !
Another great kick by Glover-Smith and the defense does it again. Corrales smashes through the line causing a fumble recovered by Otis sending the Offense back out on the field once again. Thet D was on fire! With out wasting any time, Matt fires off a beautiful pass to Kjell 20 yards down field and Kjell tuned it into a 43 yard play for yet another TD ! Just like the NFL. Matt does a quick QB sneak for an extra point 19–0 for the Bulldawgs.
Craziest play of the day goes to Otis. Glover-Smith has a great kick off of 39 yards; the ball bounces off a purple return man and who is there to get it, Mr. Otis! Nice recovery Otis.
Then Eric Soler goes up the middle for a great 7 yard gain! You could see Eric’s blue helmet blasting upstream in a sea of purple. What a run. Eric also had a nice fully laided out attempt to catch a pass from Matt that was just a little out of reach. Great Effort. Eric had a good game both on offense and especially on defense.
Its ½ time already and the fans are excited.
Purple came back on their first possession with a huge 40 yard sweep for a TD for their only score of the day. Calkins playing defensive end pinched in and got double-teamed and the corner got out of position on this one as Purple made a nice play.
Bulldawgs had a great kicking game today as Matt Cuzzetto punts on 4th down for 25 yards followed by great tackles by Chris Parker and Glover–Smith putting Purple waaaay back. Later Matt hit another big kick on 4th and Glover-Smith came up with the ball on the coverage putting the O back on the field.
Final score 19- 6

Defensive “Big Play” of the day goes to Kjell for his great interception. Kjell had a nice game all day on offense and defense.

“Defensive Player” goes to the entire Defense. They were off the line fast and hard every play!

Offensive “Big Play” of the game goes to Matt Cuzzetto for his outstanding catch

“Linemen” of the game goes to Mac Hutchinson – Great job snapping and firing off the ball.

“Play Maker” of the day goes to Glover-Smith and Leroy Holt. These two both had fantastic games.

89ers beat Mukileteo Grey 18-12

Noah has a huge day as the 89ers open the season with a win.

“Watch out as baby blue is going to lay a whoopin on you!”

Report by Jennifer.

Defense was out on the field first. On the 2nd play, Kennshabba almost came up with an interception. He definitely will be a player to watch this season. The D held Mukilteo. The Offense lead by Kyle Hackbarth, was on the field in short order. Kyle had a great hand off to Noah, alias “the Missile”, and the Missle was off and running 53 yards for the first TD of the day. Nice run Noah.

Now it was the Ds turn again. Ely Malametz was tough at nose guard. Who says nose guards need to weigh 300lbs. This kid can cause any O lineman problems, and that’s what he did. D held to finish out the quarter.

O took to the field with a couple of incompletes and giving up a QB sack. The D came back on the field. I think Kyle loves the D side of the ball so he can give a little love back to the other team. Kyle gets a fumble recovery with the help of the line and the O is back on the field.

O continues to have problems with the snap but some how they manage to get another first and get the ball to Noah. “The Missile” sweeps right and runs 30 plus yards for another TD!

At the half the 89ers are up with a score of 12-0!

O started the 2nd half and was having problems on the line. They had to punt on 4th. And who said 89ers couldn’t kick? Noah had a beautiful 18 yard Punt. Grey struggled as they fumbled the ball and Noah recovered it sending the O back out on the field

The O line couldn’t protect the QB and Mukilteo had the ball before the fans knew what happened and scored a TD. Now the score was 12-6 and things were heating up.

Kyle threw a great 20 yard pass to Kennshabba. Man can this kid catch! Just like Sunday football! Kyle followed up with a nice hand off to the missile who ran for another 27yards. Mukilteo continued putting huge pressure on the QB forcing the Bulldawgs to turn the ball over on downs.

Michael Soler played on the line at left tackle. Michael was across from a kid who was at least 130lbs. Michael weighs in at 60 lbs. Michael played BIG and tackled hard. Michael needs a sticker for his forehead “No fear”. This boy is going to excel this year just you watch!

The D fought hard and Noah came up with an interception. What a play. Noah was all over the field.

O comes out and after 3 downs, Jonah takes the handoff and runs for a big 45yards for another TD. Boy was he fast. 18-6 Bulldawgs.

D finished the day by causing a big fumble and running out the clock. It was a great day. This is a team to watch as they are going to improve every game and every play!!!!

Player of the day goes to:
Noah Cuzzetto. Noah was nearly the entire offense and was a force on defense as well. Great job Noah.

Big Play of the game goes to:
Kennshabba and Kyle for a fantastic pass/catch!

Lineman of the day goes to the “D” line
They played hard and were focused every play!

4th Scrimmage
September 8, 2005

Glover-Smith making the tackle

Midget Scrimmage
Well, unfortunately nothing to report since there wasn’t a scrimmage tonight. Gold coaches, from what I understand, didn’t want to play because their QB had a headache and their backup QB isn’t ready to step in and play. I wonder if Gold’s coach knows his team has a real game in 2 days. For his sake, I hope his QB doesn’t get knocked out of the game or they may have to forfeit. An unidentified coach roaming the sidelines told me that Midget Gold is changing their name to Midget “Yellow” for the rest of the season.
Midget Blue is looking good. They had a nice week of practice and Coach Mike has them ready for their first game this week. Eric gets my “Player” of the week. He had an awesome practice on Tuesday night. During the team scrimmage he was nearly unstoppable playing right defensive end getting into the backfield all night and making some nice tackles on our backs. On one sweep play, he fought off blocks from both Mikey and Kjell and still made a solo tackle on Glover-Smith for a big loss.

89ers

This week’s 89er scrimmage was much better for the boys in blue. They stated with the ball and Kyle gained a quick 5 yards on a QB sweep around left end. Kyle did a nice job with his snap count on the next play causing the “D” the jump off sides for another 5 yards. Gold ended up having a problem all night with jumping off sides. Jordan than added 1 yard up the middle with Kyle bobbling the snap on the next play and still gaining 2 yards. Jonah got the next carry for 3yards up the middle. Kyle then threw a nice 15 yard pass but the receiver fell down as the ball arrived. The boys had a hard time with the passing game tonight going the entire scrimmage without a completion. After starting well on offense, the Gold “D” started to make things a bit tougher for Blue. They sacked Kyle for a 3 yard loss then held Jordan for 2 up the middle and Kyle for 1 yard on a QB sweep around right end then again sacked Kyle for a 3 yard loss. Another incomplete pass was followed by no gain by Noah up the middle and then a 5 yard loss by Noah on a sweep play. The “D” nearly tackled Noah for another 8 yard loss in the backfield however, Noah was able to break a tackle and bust one around right end for a nice 10 yard gain. Noah was tough to bring down all night. He’s been running strong all season and I expect a big game out of him this Saturday. The last 4 plays included an incomplete pass, a fumbled snap, and a loss of 3 on a QB sweep and another loss of 1 by Noah up the middle. While the offense was unable to score, after last week’s performance, tonight was a huge improvement.
The Blue “D” took the field and also looked much improved over last week. On the first play the “D” gave up 5 yards up the middle. Then Nathan “Tank” Vulliet made a nice tackle for less then a yard gain. Tank was moved to line backer tonight and made some nice plays. Blue gave up another 5 yard gain around the left end then Kyle got a nice hit on the QB forcing an incompletion on the next play. Jordan then stopped the RB for a gain of 3 off left tackle followed by Thomas Tangen getting a nice solo tackle after a gain of 2 by #7. Gold completed a pass for 2 yards in which the receiver was gang tackled by nearly the entire “D”. There was a lot of good gang tackling going on this week. Tank got another tackle on #7 after 5 yards followed by #18 breaking one off right tackle for about 25 yards for the first score of the night. #7 then got the ball and was flat out crushed by Tank after a very short gain for my “Big Hit” of the night. That one hurt me just watching, ouch. It was the biggest hit I’ve seen all year from any 89er so far. The next nine plays Blue held the Gold to short gains. Greer made a couple nice tackles, Noah had a big hit and Tangen also crushed a receiver after making a catch for a short gain. On the last play of the series, #7 got about 26 yards on a left sweep before Kenshabba tackled him at the goal line.
Blue’s backup offense came out for the next series with Noah at QB. Scott Myricks started it off with a 10 yard gain around right end. Tank then got the ball from the fullback position and crashed through the line looking like he’d take it the distance before fumbling the darn ball after a 5 yard gain. Got to hold on to the ball Tank. Kenshabba added 2 up the middle followed by a bungled double reverse for a loss of 5. Kenshabba got 3 of it back on the next carry around left end and Noah was held for no gain up the middle than fumbled the snap for a loss of 1. The line folded on the next play and had Noah for a sure sack but somehow Noah was able to break out of it and scramble for a 1 yard gain and getting a brutal hit by #7 for his efforts. Another sack for a loss of 2 and no gain by Scott on a right sweep was followed by a 2 yard gain by Tank up the middle and 5 yards by Noah on a left QB sweep. #7 of Gold than laid another big hit on Noah after a 7 yard gain on a QB sweep around right end. Kenshabba got the next carry taking the hand off at about the 50 and streaking around the left end and down the sidelines breaking four tackles in route to the end zone for my “Big Play” of the night. Tank got the ball next and rumbled for a tough 5 yards up the middle carrying 2 defenders on his back. Noah ended the series by dropping and picking up the ball and scrambling for 2 off left tackle.
Blue’s defense took the field for one last series. Kenshabba got the first tackle after a 3 yard gain up the middle then Harrison got a nice solo tackle after another 5 yards. The D line stopped Gold for 1 then gang tacked the QB after a 2 yard gain. Kyle then chased the ball carrier down across the field stopping him after a 2 yard gain. Noah had a nice hit on the RB after a yard gain and Kenshabba made another TD saving tackle at the Goal line after a 22 yard left sweep. Kenshabba had a big night. He was all over the field making many solo tackles. Kyle also had a nice night on the Defensive line. He did a good job of chasing runners down and not giving up on plays. On the next play of the series, Kyle missed the tackle in the backfield, got knocked to the ground, got up and chased the RB down and made a Solo tackle for a 1 yard loss. Kyle gets my “Lineman” of the night. The D held the Gold for short to no gains the rest of the series with Brandon Bradley getting the final tackle of the night for no gain. Michael got to play about 3/4 of this series at saftey. He did his best and nearly made a nice tackle. He had a good time.
Though 89er Blue had a much better scrimmage against Gold tonight, this one goes to 89er Gold again. They’re tough and helping 89er Blue get better and better. Real games start this Saturday and I expect both teams to come away with big wins.

Midget Scrimmage #3
September 1, 2005

*Mikey taking a nice pass from Matt in for a TD.

Well, what a difference a week makes, though it didn’t start that way. The offense seems to be developing the habit of starting off going backwards. Seven of the first 8 offensive plays included a sack on the snap, 3 runs for no gain, a fumble on a double reverse and 2 bad pass plays. The only positive yardage was a nice 10 yard run by Matt on a QB sweep. Coach Mike, I think, had seen enough. He made an adjustment on the line. “Big” Jesse Peterson and “Huge” Zackary Calkins trotted on in and 5 of the next 6 plays went for positive yardage. Glover-Smith started it with a nice 15 yard right sweep. Matt added another 10 yard right sweep followed by Eric for 2 up the middle. He should have had a bigger run but he bobbled the handoff and spent the 2 yards gaining control of the ball before stumbling to the ground. Mikey then added 6 yards on a left sweep and the last play of the series was my “Big Play” of the night. Matt hit Glover-Smith in stride with a nice pass 15 yards down the right side that was taken the distance for the score. The only negative play was a fumble by Mikey and Matt on the handoff that was recovered by the “D”.
The Defense took the field and they did not disappoint. The “D” only gave up a total of 3 yards on 11 plays. Mikey started it off with a nice solo tackle after a 1 yard gain up the middle followed by a sack by Kjell and Fuller. Mikey made another nice tackle after a 1 yard gain and Jesse Peterson hit the QB on the next play disrupting the pitch and allowing Glover-Smith to get in and sack the RB for a 3 yard loss. Mac and Otis got another sack on the next play followed by Mac and Calkins applying heavy pressure on the QB forcing an incomplete pass. Leroy then made 5 nice plays in a row running down who ever had the ball. Leroy was all over the place all night on Defense. He had a nice game and gets my “Lineman” of the game.
The offense then took the field and continued where they left off. 10 of their 12 offensive plays were for positive yardage. Mikey started it off with a nice power run up the middle for 4yards. However, he fumbled as he was tackled. The team needs to cut down on those fumbles. Shell added 2 and Matt added 3 on a keeper after a bobbled snap. Glover-Smith got the next carry. Starting up the middle, which was clogged, he then took it around the right end for a nice 15 yard gain. After a double reverse fumble, Glover- Smith added 20 on a left sweep lowering his shoulder at the end of the run crushing the defender for my “Big Hit” of the night. Matt then hit Mikey on a 7 yard out pass play that Mikey took the distance for the 2nd TD of the night. Next up, another fumble on a double reverse. Matt got those yards back with a 10 yard sweep around the right end. Leroy got stopped for no gain up the middle and Eric added 2 on a double reverse. The series ended with a nice 20 yd gain by Glover-Smith on a QB scramble. The only 2 bad plays were double reverses. Both lost about 8 yards because of mishandling the ball exchanges. They ran this play 4 times tonight. 3 times they fumbled the exchange losing big yards. They have struggled with this play all season. It looks to me like the backs are too close together and have to hand the ball off too quickly to each other unlike a traditional wide receiver double reverse. They aren’t fooling the “D” and they are putting the ball on the ground nearly every time, something has to change on this one.
The Defense came out on fire again. 10 more plays, only 1 play for positive yardage. That a nice 10 yard completion that was covered well by Andrew. Gold made a nice play on that one. The “D” flat out dominated all night. Glover-Smith started this series with a nice tackle for a 2 yard loss. Calkins then broke up a pass attempt followed by Eric making a nice tackle on a backward pass attempt for another loss. Leroy then ran the back down again on the other side of the field for a 3 yard loss and Jesse made a nice play recovering a fumble on a bad pitch after heavy pressure from Leroy and Mac. After another incomplete pass, Mac got in for another Sack causing a fumble that he recovered. Mikey broke up another pass attempt then along with Jesse and Glover-Smith, crushed the RB for no gain on the next play to end the scrimmage. It was a big night again for the Defense. Matt must be getting lonely back at safety since he gets few chances to get in the action because the front seven keeps making the tackle for negative or short yardage. Everyone played great. The offense, once they got going, ran the ball much better tonight. All the backs were blocking much better for each other then they have been. I thought Mikey and Eric in particular each did a nice job lead blocking. The passing game is improving as well. Matt made a couple nice throws. And on Defense, Leroy, Glover- Smith, Mac and Mikey all had big nights. This one goes to Midget Blue hands down. This week, Jesse Peterson gets my “Big Hit’s” of the week. He made some great tackles all week in practice during the tackling drills on all the backs and also played a nice game tonight. After 5 weeks of daily practice, everyone on the team is getting better. Next week the real games get going.

*Jesse getting a fumble recovery

August 31, 2005

89er Scrimmage
Each team had two 20min offensive sessions. First up was 89er Gold. Blue D had their hands full right from the start. They gave up 5 to 7 yards a play as the 89er Gold marched right down the field. Finally, Thomas Tangen stepped up with a monster hit for a Sack to slow Gold down and get my “Big Hit” of the night. Thomas had a good night on the Defensive line. He was all over the field making nice plays. The rest of the defense needed to step it too. #7 of 89er Gold gashed the Blue “D” for big runs all night. The only thing that stopped the 89er Gold was the 89er Gold. They turned the ball over a couple times as they got close to scoring. They did score two TDs during their session. Not to be out done, 89er Blue offense struggled even more than their defense. In the 20 min. session, they only had 3 plays for positive yards. Noah had 2 one-yard runs and one for 2 yards. That’s it. They couldn’t run the ball and they couldn’t pass the ball either. The 89er Gold defensive line just smothered the Blue offensive line. Kyle had no chance at all to get the ball off. They also had serious trouble holding on to the ball. During one stretch, they turned the ball over on 5 out of 8 plays. The center QB exchange was off all night. Nathan “Tank” Vulliet was not able to make practice tonight and I think his play was missed on both defense and offense. Finally near the end of the session, Kyle had time to pass and found a wide-open Kenshabba 15 yards down the left sideline and threw a perfect spiral his way, only to see it dropped. That’s kind of how the night was going.
Gold gets the ball for their second session and send in their 2nd string offense. Likewise, 89er blue sent in their 2nd and 3rd string players. Michael got to play this entire session. Michael played hard at defensive end and even made a nice tackle. He had a great time playing. Gold is still solid even with their 2nd string. They scored on three consecutive series. 89er Blue then took the field for their second session. They send in their 3rd string offense. They were able to score 2 tds during this session. Noah had a nice 40yrd run, followed by a 7 yard run for a score and Scott Myricks had a nice 40-yard run on a reverse for the 2nd score and my “Big Play” of the night. My "lineman" of the night goes to Tyree Carson. Lining up at right guard against a defensive lineman at least twice his size, Tyree did a great job blocking. This scrimmage again goes to 89er Gold. Blue is getting some good scrimmaging against arguably the best 89er team in the league this year.

Jamboree, Midgets
August 27, 2005

*Jesse making a tackle against Silver Lake Silver

Eric’s Midget team had Silver Lake Silver up first. And man is their line huge. They towered over our guys on the line. I think that must have intimated our guys because our first three offensive plays were all backwards for 5+ yards of losses on each carry. On forth and 25 or so, coach Mike called a pass from Matt to Kjell, which fell incomplete. This gave Silver the ball on about the 20. Four plays latter, Zack Duncan for Silver punched it in on a short run for the TD. Our second possession was much better. Coach Mike must have given our line a pep talk because they came out and played much better on this series. Matt started it off with a 4 yard QB sneak followed by a 2 yard gain off right tackle by Leroy. Two plays latter, Glover-Smith busts one 52 yards for the score and my “ Big Play” of the day. However, Kjell got called for a clip at the 1 yard line taking the score off the board and giving us the ball back at the 15. After coming up a yard short for the first down, the ball went back to the Silver. Silver had a nice 10 yard run on a right sweep on 1st down. After that, our defense shut them down as time ran out on the game.

The second game was against Mukilteo Purple. This team looked about the same size as ours. We started with the ball and marched it right down the field. Our line was looking much better than earlier in the day. Matt started it off with a short 1 yard gain followed by 2 yards by Glover-Smith and 3 off tackle by Mikey. Matt then took it around right end for the 1st down. Kjell had a short gain up the middle followed by Leroy for 3 and then Matt for 6 and another 1st down. Matt got tackled for a short loss and Glover-Smith gained about 5 up the middle then got thrown for a loss of 5 on a swing pass from Matt. This set up a long 4th down play. Matt tried to hit Eric on a pass down the right side for the first but it fell incomplete turning the ball over to Purple. Purple’s first run came up the middle. Glover-Smith just crushed the ball carrier at the line for no gain and my “Big Hit” of the day. Our “D” shut Purple down on every play giving our offense the ball back. Our offense moved the ball well again. Glover-Smith, Matt, Leroy and Mikey each got a few carries for about 3-4 yards per carry. Kjell had a carry for a short gain and Eric got a carry for a short gain as well. As time ran out, Matt hit Eric for about a 6 or 7 yard gain on a pass play ending the game. Overall, the team played well after the first series of the day. Matt threw the ball well and our backs each ran hard and got yards. The Defense is ahead of the offense at this point. They looked real good. They gave up 1 TD on a real short field. Other than that TD, the “D” did a good job shutting down the other team’s offense. The entire “D” line gets my “lineman” of the game. The team still has some work to do before the first real game, and they'll get it done. Coach Mike will have them ready for Sept. 10th.

Jamboree, 89ers Kyle at QB driving for a score
August 27, 2005

89ers.
Just one name here, Noah Cuzzetto. Man what a day Noah had. Big run after big run. Noah was unstoppable. I just want to know what he had for breakfast today so I can feed it to Michael and Eric next game, for that matter, both their teams as well.
Interbay was up first for the 89ers. Michael’s cousin Kyle Hackbarth was at QB. Kyle marched the offense right down the field hitting Brookens on a nice 10 yard pass for a TD. Noah ran the ball great on the drive and Kyle connected on 3 passes and got a pass interference call on another pass for a big 1st down. As good as the offense looked on the first drive, the Defense was just as strong. Noah got a huge sack on the 1st play and Kyle punished the runner on the next play for no gain and my “Big Hit” of the day. Two plays later; the “D” forced a fumble and got the recovery. After 2 plays for short losses, Noah was off to the races. Taking the handoff from Kyle, Noah busted through the right side of the line for a 60 yard TD run for my “Big Play” of the day. Michael got in on the extra point attempt and made a nice hit on a defender trying to tackle Noah.

Game 2 was against Mukilteo Purple. Noah started the action with a big 30 yard run down the right side followed by a 20 yarder. The next play, Kyle tried to force a pass in there and had it intercepted. That was Kyle’s first incomplete pass of the day. Kyle had a great day throwing the ball and directing the offense. The Defense came in and gave up a couple big plays, which resulted in a TD by the Purple. Michael got to play the entire series on defense at Safety. He did his best and had a lot of fun out there. The second series on offense started with 2 short losses and a run for no gain. On 4th and long, Kyle connected on another nice pass play that came up a little short of the 1st down. The “D” came back in and ended up giving up another TD after about 5 or 6 plays. The Offense had one more shot, but time ran out after 3 plays. Overall the offense looked real good on the day. Noah is the real deal at running back. He can flat out run. Kyle is doing a great job at QB and the 1st string defense looked good as well. The surprise of the game was seeing Nathan ‘Tank” Vulliet at fullback. Tank had a couple carries and did a great job lead blocking. He busted open a lot of those holes that Noah ran through. The entire “O” line gets my lineman of the game, they all played well. Noah is my player of the day for both the 89ers and Midgets. He had a big day both on offense and defense.

*Scrimmage Report
August 25, 2005

Eric, #64, closing in on a Sack

Well this week Eric's Midget team started out on defense. The Blue "D" played the first 10 min. session and looked good. They shut down the Gold for all but one long pass play. On that play, Fulller got beat on a long pass play that set up a short TD run by the Gold. Eric again played real well at right Defensive end. He got into the backfield on nearly every play making a couple nice tackles for loses and he put a lot of pressure on the QB. On the third play of the game, he got into the backfield forcing the QB to rush his throw resulting in Glover-Smith making a nice interception that he could have taken the distance for a TD. The entire Blue "D" looked good for all but the one long pass play. Andrew did a nice job filling in at the left defensive end positon for an injured Kjell. Andrew had a couple nice tackles and also put a lot of pressure on the QB.
The Blue offense then had their chance with the ball for a 10 min session. And they did nothing with the ball. Midget Gold "D" shut them down. None of the backs could get any more than a yard or two. It was a very poor performance by the Blue Offense.
Midget Gold then had their second chance on offense. This time the Gold "D" took the field. Eric plays Saftey on the Gold "D". He had a nice TD saving tackle after the Midget Gold RB made about 25 yards on a right sweep. Other than that long run, The Gold "D" did a good job limiting the Midget Gold to short gains. They held the Midget gold to two 1st downs in the 10 min session.
Midget Blue's second offensive session started out a lot like their first, 4 plays for little to no gain. Then Andrew made a nice 6 yard run up the middle followed by a 5 yard gain by Matt around the right end. Glover-Smith added a nice 10 yard run around left end, Leroy got another 6 yards and Eric added another 7 yards off the left tackle. This week the passing game wasn't any better than last week. Glover-Smith had Mikey wide open in the right flat but under threw him. That's as close as they came to a down field completion. Matt connected on a flare out pass for the only completion of the night.
Each team than had one more series of 4 downs. Midget Blue's defense did a good job holding Midget Gold to about 8 yards. On Midget Blue's downs, Coach Mike decided to have the team punt the ball 5 times. Glover-Smith tried the first 3, all of which only went about 15 yards. Matt than had 2 shots. The first was about a 10 yarder. The second was a nice kick of about 30 yards. Fuller made a beautiful down field tackle on the return man for my "Play" of the night. My line man of the night goes to Eric. I thought he had a nice game at the defensive end position. The "Big Hit" of the night this week goes to Mikey Mcfarland, though not for a hit in this game but for some vicious hits he made during tuesday night's practice scrimmage. Mikey flat out leveled a defender on 2 occassions tuesday evening, Ouch.
And this week's scrimmage goes to Midget Gold. I thought they had the better performance this week.

89ers Report.
Not much to report here. I only got to see the last 5 min of the scrimmage. Kyle was on vacation this week so Noah took the QB spot. Noah had a nice 60 yard run for a TD on a scramble play. Other than that, they didn't do too much with the ball. The "O" line had a hard time keeping the 89er Gold away from their backfield which resulted in Blue putting the ball on the turf a couple times. Blue has a lot of work to do before their first real game on Sept. 10th. They are working real hard in practice and should be able to get it done by their first game.

*Bulldawg's 1st scrimmage
August 19, 2005

Kjell looking for yards.

3 weeks of practice has passed and Michael's 89ers and Eric's Midget teams are starting to take shape. Last night the teams had their first hour long scrimmage against the Gold.

First the Midgets.
The Midgets have added a few new players and are now up to 22 players. Eric is Playing Flanker and defensive end. The team is starting to really look good. On offense coach Mike runs a QB, RB and 2 flankers, one on each side with both facing in. A lot of deception is used making it hard to see who has the ball.
Matt Cuzzetto is QB, Zach Glover-Smith and Leroy Holt at RB (and man do they look good with Zach a punishing back and Leroy burning up the field) and Eric, Mikey Mcfarland, Kjell Hendricks and Andrew Vulliet rotating at flanker.
In the scrimmage the offense had two sets of ten plays. Holt and Glover-Smith ran the ball great gaining at least 5 yards a carry with both of them breaking runs for the distance. Matt had a big run for a TD on a well executed bootleg where Matt hid the ball well on his hip fooling the entire defense. One defender nearly tackled Matt but Matt hit him with a brutal stiff arm allowing Matt to take it to the house. Defense got revenge on Matt later when Matt was blocking for Glover-Smith on a big run and got leveled by a defender, nearly knocking Matt out cold. Eric had about 4 carries. One for no gain as the defense made a good play blowing up the offensive line, 2 runs for 3 or 4 yards and one nice sweep for about 25 yards. Kjell and Andrew each had a couple carries for short gains. Mikey was recovering from a sore knee and didn't play. Mikey has been looking good in practice. We all look forward to his return next week. The passing game needs some work. They only attempted a couple passes, none of which connected. Overall the offense looked very good. The O line held up well. Jesse Peterson lined up at tackle and did a great job against much larger defenders. Mac Hutchinson is also looking good on both sides of the line, Zach Calkins as well. Our line is undersized but they are all real athletic and tough as can be.
Not to be out done, the 1st string defense was stout. They only gave up 1 big play. Andrew got burned on a big pass play which was taken the distance. The 2nd string "D" gave up 2 big plays, one a long pass and another a nice run up the middle. The rest of the plays, the defense really shut down the Gold offense. Eric played well at right end. Along with Chris Parker, they shut down their side of the field. And every one else did too. It was a good team effort on defense. They tackled well and put a lot of pressure on the QB. We were also missing Mikey "The Beast" Mcfarland on Defense. When he retuns, the defense will even be better.
The "Hit" of the night goes to Glover-Smith. Blocking out of the backfield, he flat out leveled a defender attempting to make a tackle. I don't know how that kid got up. And the "Big play" of the night goes to Leroy. He had a beautiful sweep around the left end for a TD. When he hits that corner, look out, he's got the speed to score from any where on the field. And lineman of the game, Mac Huchinson, he's doing a great job on both sides of the ball.
I'll give this scrimmage to the Blue.
The coaches are doing a great job. Coach Mike is stepping it up this season(that championship game last year hurts) and coach Joe, Coach Rich and coach "Big" John Parker are working their butts off as well as Coach Dave, Ron and Coach kirk. They are getting this team ready for a run at the championship.

89ers.
Michael's team has a lot of work to do. They are 29 strong but many are first year players, and it showed in their first scrimmage. On both offense and Defense, Kyle Hackbarth and Noah Cuzzetto stood out with both making some great plays. On offense, Kyle looked good at QB and Noah had some huge runs. On defense, they both had some big hits on the Gold. A couple nice plays came from Brandon Crear as well. He looks like he's going to have a good season. Kenshabba Brookens has a lot of speed and looks like a player. On the line, Nathan Vulliet is looking solid at Center and looks good at the Nose Tackle spot on defense. I expect big plays out of Nathan this season.
Michael got in for a few plays on defense both at Tackle and at safety. He played hard and tried his best. He got to line up a couple times next to his cousin Kyle on the defensive line, he liked that. He's a young first year player and is having fun.
I got to give this one to the Gold. They look good and I think they will make a run for the championship this season.

2005 Bulldawg Season has begun
August 2, 2005

Bulldawg practice is underway.
Michael's 89er team suited up last night for their first practice of the season. Looks like about 30 kids on the team. The first three practices are non-contact. This is the coach's first season with this team. He had them running through drills to see what he has on the team. Contact starts thursday of this week.

Eric's Midget team got underway as well. Coach Mike had them running through drills to determine who the ball handlers are going to be. They too have three days of non contact. The team is young and small. It's the first year for this team and all but one of the 16 players are first year midgets. (Do I hear a Long season ahead of them)

2004 Bulldawgs 89ers After Championship Game Defeat. 8-1 Season.
(How'd wrestling Coach Chad get in the Picture?)

After an undefeated regular season and play-off run last year, the Bulldawg 89ers lost a heart breaker in the Championship game to Silver Lake Green.

Eric had a great season in 2004 making many big plays. He played QB, Flanker and Defensive End. At the end of the season he was awarded the:
Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive End of the Year, Catch of the Year and Captain of the Year Awards.

The 2005 Season, Eric leaves the 89ers and moves on up to the Midgets. The Migets had a rough season last year going winless. With an influx of new talent, Coach Mike plans to turn that around this season.

While Eric moves on to the Midgets, Michael is joining the 89ers where he begins his first season of playing football. The 89ers bring back some good talent with Eric and Michael's cousin Kyle Hackbarth and wrestling team mates Noah Cuzzetto and Nathan Vulliet leading the Pack. Look for good things from the 89er Dawgs this season.

* Photos courtesy of Debbie Peterson, Jesse's mom.

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Chargers/Bulldawg Game Reports 2006

Welcome to the 2006 "CHARGERS" & "BULLDAWG" Reports(Click on Chargers helmet above for more photos of both teams)

"CHARGERS"

Chargers Win Championship Game in shut out:Chargers 30 vs Richmond Gold 0

Chargers defeat Gold in a Rout to win Championship Game (Eric on the catch & run)

Look out coach Mike: The Victory Bath

Chargers defeat SL Green to move to the Championship Game Next week

Chargers win 1st Playoff Game

Bulldawg's season comes to an end with Loss to ESC in the Playoffs

Eric in for the extra point-Matt clearing the way

Michael closing in on the tackle

Silver Lake intercepts a half back pass and returns it for the winning score

Bulldawgs remain undefeated 4-0

Chargers suffer 1st loss of the season

Michael (8) blocking on the line allowing

Tyree to take it to the 1 inch line

Eric fighting for yards

Gold player Gone again

Michael on the legs for a tackle on a huge Goal Line Stance for the Win

Michael for the Sack on the Goal line Stance, Bradley on the assist

Chargers Shut out Mukilteo Gold 31-0

Jordan on the Solo Tackle

Crear with the winning TD: Bulldawgs 7 East Side Catholic 0

Chargers 24 Lake City Braves 6

Bulldawg Blue Defense gets its bite back

Charger Scrimmage Report

Charger Scrimmage Report

Crear on another Big Run

Eric about to get blasted

Eric for a Sack and causing a fumble

Chargers Defense Shutting Gold down

Bulldawg 89er Report

Chargers 1st Scrimmage of the Year

Bulldawgs 1st Scrimmage of the Season

Chargers Report

Bulldawg Report

Midgets win the 2005 NJFL Championship

Midgets destroy Silver Lake Green to move on to Championship Game

Leroy has big day as the Bulldawg Midgets defeat Mukilteo Purple 27-0

Midgets roll over Interbay 37-6 at Husky Stadium

89ers A look ahead:

Midget Dawgs enjoying the Bye Week off

Scrimmage Report

It wasn't pretty, but Midgets get the win

Scrimmage Report

Bulldawg Midgets get big win.

Midget Scrimmage # 6

Midgets at Husky Stadium

89ers win game 2

Noah taking the handoff from Kyle

Scrimmage Report #5

*Eric running for good yardage against the Purple

4th Scrimmage

Midget Scrimmage #3

*Jesse getting a fumble recovery

Jamboree, Midgets

Jamboree, 89ers Kyle at QB driving for a score

*Scrimmage Report

*Bulldawg's 1st scrimmage

2005 Bulldawg Season has begun

* Photos courtesy of Debbie Peterson, Jesse's mom.