With the memory of many brutal defeats still fresh in their minds, the Commas opened Fall 2009 with a commanding win over one of the league's new teams, Johnny Utah's Heroes. Early in the game, Daniel scored on a routine crossing route, and Oxford never looked back. From there, the defense hassled the Heroes' quarterback into committing multiple turnovers, with pressure coming from both Jon"The Law" and Gonzo. (There were literally too many of those clips to show below.) As a result, Daniel had two interceptions, Brian had one, Kari had her first as a Comma, and Ash and Matt came really close to stealing one themselves. Oxford was well on its way to its first shutout ever.
Meanwhile, the offense scored every time they touched the ball. A possessed (and very sweaty) Alex led the way with three touchdowns and a conversion; among them was a great leaping catch at the back of the end zone. Dayne both threw a touchdown and caught a conversion, while Michelle got the first score of her Commas career.
The Heroes were a cool group of people--we hope they don't take their sweet time to win their first one like we did. As the newer teams come together, the games will get much tougher than this one.
If you're a football addict, you can watch virtually the entire game here. Photos are here. Thanks again, Gina.
Before we get to the choice highlights, have a look at The Inspirational Football Clip of the Week. There will be a quiz.
Daniel turns a quick pass into a score.
Brian catches the conversion, and his reward is a guy sitting on him.
Ash earns push-ups for herself by admitting she doesn't know a play. Meanwhile, Alex catches a screen pass.
Gonzo fights for extra yardage.
A scramble followed by Alex's first touchdown.
Daniel's first interception. Beware the flailing arms.
Get a load of this guy: Alex "intercepts" a ball intended for Ash. Even T.O. has never done that.
Then he backs into the end zone for a score.
Matt bats a pass away, but the receiver chases it down for the amazing catch.
I saw this all day long: Jon and Gonzo pursue the QB, then the linebackers (in this case Ash and Michelle) close on the ball.
Dayne catches one. Sideline gawkers agree: it's "Nice, nice."
Dayne: "Brian's open."
Robert: (trying to be cool like Captain Sully) "Hold on."
Dayne scores a conversion after Daniel's second touchdown.
Pressure from Jon leads to an interception for Brian.
Alex in your face! You could almost strip the ball from him!
Gonzo's turn to be in your face.
Michelle makes a leaping catch and holds on in traffic for the score.
Kari intercepts the ball.
Matt grabs a pass.
Dayne throws a touchdown to Alex.
Jon bats a pass away. I love this sh*t.
Kari passes to Brian. Brian says, "Thank you."
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