WEEK EIGHT : SUNDAY'S ACTION

(3-5) Michigan - 20    (5-3) Carolina - 14

Raleigh, NC;   Khiry Robinson ran for 133 yards on 24 carries with 1 touchdown, as the Michigan Panthers ( 3-5 ) defeated the Carolina Swarm  ( 5-3 ) 20-14 at Carter-Finley stadium Sunday afternoon before a crowd of 28, 012.

Robinson also had 4 receptions for 36 yards.  Aaron Murray threw for 125 yards and 1 interception while completing 12 of 29 passes. Montel Harris had 12 carries for 51 yards and a score for the Panthers.

Carolina quarterback Stephen Morris completed 15 of 40 passes for 147 yards and 3 interceptions. Tyler Gaffney ran 15 times for 66 yards and 1 touchdown. Lirim Hajrullahu connected on 3 field goals  ( 46, 33, 39 ) in the loss for the Swarm

( 4-4 ) Pittsburgh - 38    ( 5-3 ) Orlando - 16

Pittsburgh, PA;  Mark Mariani had 209 yards in kick returns, plus had 5 catches for 52 yards as the Pittsburgh Maulers hammerd the Orlando Renegades 38-16 at Heinz Field before 25,411 "Anvil Heads " ( free foam Anvil hats were given away prior to start of the game,  as we're large foam hammers ).

Danny Woodhead had 63 yards rushing on 12 carries a touchdown. Quarterback Kolton Browning made his first start, replacing an injured Seth Doege. The former Louisiana at Monroe star completed 19 of 25 passes for 173 yards and 1 touchdown. Fred Bennett had a 57 yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in the win.

Orlando's Darron Thomas completed 21 of 37 passes for 225 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. Thomas also ran for 62 yards on 12 carries. Steven Miller had 78 yards on 11 carries. Clarence Denmark caught 6 passes for 98 yards in the loss for Orlando.


( 4-4 ) Las Vegas - 34    ( 4-3 ) Shreveport -31

Shreveport, La;  Damaris Johnson had 3 receptions for 57 yards,  plus 6 kick returns totaling 315 yards as the Las Vegas Invaders halt the Shreveport Pirates win streak at 3 games with a 34-31 victory at Duck Commander Field before a crowd of 19,488.

Colby Cameron completed 12 of 17 passes for 161 yards and 1 touchdown.  Jerious Norwood ran for 122 yards on 23 carries and 2 touchdowns in the win for the Invaders who improve to 4-4 on the year.

Shreveport pivot Darian Durant completed 24 of 35 passes for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 interceptions.  Antonio Andrews rushed for 77 yards on 11 carries and a score in his return from injury. Brandon Banks had 7 catches for 58 yards and a touchdown, plus ran for one in the loss for the Pirates who fall to 4-3.

( 6-2 ) Hartford - 38    ( 4-4 ) Portland- 30

Eugene, Or;   The Hartford Sentinels jumped out to a 38-9 third quarter lead, then had to hold off a strong Portland Dragons rally for a 38-30 victory.

Antonio Brown hauled in 4 passes for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead the Sentinels. Charles Scott had 17 carries for 104 yards and 1 touchdown. Quarterback Colt Brennan tossed 2 touchdowns with 1 interception while completing 15 of 22 passes for 276 yards. Triston Okpalaugo had a 52 yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in the win.

Portland quarterback Brian Brohm threw for 397 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 interceptions to lead the Dragons. Andrew Harris had only 9 rushes for 59 yards and 1 touchdown. Mike Davis caught 7 passes for 90 yards. Desmond Washington had a 89 yard kick return for a touchdown.

( 3-5 ) Los Angeles - 29    ( 1-7 ) Arizona - 21 

Los Angeles, CA;   Taylor Potts threw for 285 yards and 3 touchdowns, while completing 23 of 27 passes for 285 yards as the Los Angeles Pharaohs defeated the Arizona Scorpions 29-21 at the L.A. Coliseum Sunday night.

Cody Hoffman caught 7 passes for 115 yards. Jamaal Charles ran for 95 yards on 18 carries and 1 touchdown in the win.

Vince Young made his first start after being named starter two days prior for Arizona.  The former University of Texas star completed 23 of 27 passes for 285 yards and 3 touchdowns in a losing effort. Young also ran for 50 yards on 8 carries.  Eric Breitenstein rushed for 155 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24 carries . Marcus Rucker had 4 receptions for 59 yards.

( 3-4 ) Dallas - 23   ( 3-5 ) Utah - 15

Salt Lake City, Ut;   Tyler Varga had 111 yards rushing and a touchdown on 24 carries to lead the Dallas Wranglers past the Utah Mammoths 23-15.

Tim Tebow threw for 231 yards and a touchdown, while completing 23 of 33 passes.  Adarius Bowman caught 7 passes for 73 yards in the win for the Wranglers who improve to 3-4 on the year.

Ryan Alpine led Utah completing 23 of 31  passes for 312 yards and 1 touchdown.  Marion Grice had only 36 yards on 11 carries and 6 catches for 58 yards in the loss.  Utah drops to 3-5 on the season.

Announced Attendance;  34,102