Sunday, May 10, 2015

WEEK NINE : SATURDAY'S GAMES RESULTS

 DEADLOCKED! 

( 3-5-1) MICHIGAN -24   ( 4-3-1 ) SHREVEPORT -24

Shreveport, La :  History was made Saturday as the Shreveport Pirates and the Michigan Panthers played to a 24-24 tie, making it the first tie in the short history of the American Spring Football League. 

Khiry Robinson ran for 107 yards 1 touchdown on 18 carries, plus had a touchdown reception for the visiting Panthers.  Jeremy Gallon had 3 catches for 52 yards and a score. Kyle Miller chipped in with 5 catches for 48 yards. Aaron Murray completed 14 of 26 passes for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception 

The Pirates were led by quarterback Darian Durant who completed 25 of 40 passes for 290 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception.  Antonio Andrews had 17 carries for 96 yards and 1 touchdown.  Brandon Banks caught 5 passes for 110 yards.  Cobi Hamilton had 7 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown.  Announced Attendance : 21,010 

TAKING NO BULL! 

( 3-6 ) OMAHA - 31    ( 5-4 ) JACKSONVILLE - 14

Jacksonville, FL :  Zach Collaros threw for 273 yards and 3 touchdowns, while completing 22 of 31 passes as the Omaha Express rolled over the faltering Jacksonville Bulls  31-14.

Latavius Murray ran 16 times for 109 yards and 1 touchdown. Gator Hoskins had 6 catches for 60 yards and 1 touchdown. James Hanna had 4 catches for 64 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Express who improve to 3-6 with the win. 

Ryan Lindley led the Bulls who have lost 3 out of their last 4, completing  21 of 31 passes for 323 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception. Andre Williams had 99 yards on 17 carries. Chase Coffman caught 9 passes for 92 yards and Cole Beasley had 6 catches for 100 yards. Connor Vernon added 4 catches for 86 yards and a score.  Bryce Brown also had a touchdown reception for the Bulls. 

FOREVER YOUNG! 

( 2-7 ) Arizona - 31  ( 5-4 ) Memphis - 29

Memphis, Tn :  Vince Young was a perfect 17 for 17 in completions for 265 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Arizona Scorpions upset the Memphis Hound Dogs 31-29 at the Liberty Bowl Saturday afternoon. 

Eric Breitenstein powered his way to 154 yards on 26 carries. Tiger Jones had 6 catches for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns. Andrew Quarles caught 6 passes for 64 yards and a score as the Scorpions improve to 2-7.

Ricky Ray led Memphis throwing for 199 yards and 1 touchdown, while completing 22 of 32 passes.  James White had 15 carries for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 6 catches for 33 yards.  Colin Anderson had 6 receptions for 71 yards in the loss for Memphis.  Memphis falls to 5-4 on the season.  Announced Attendance : 36,277

DRAGONS BREATH! 

( 5-4 ) PORTLAND - 26  ( 3-6 ) UTAH - 17

Salt Lake City, Ut :  Brian Brohm completed 17 of 26 passes for 259 yards and 2 touchdowns in leading the Portland Dragons to a 26-17 victory over the Utah Mammoths Saturday night at Rice - Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. 

Silas Redd had 89 yards rushing on 11 carries. Jasper Collins had 7 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown. Chad Jackson caught 5 passes for 55 yards and a score for the Dragons. 

Ryan Alpine threw for 273 yards and 1 touchdown, while completing 26 of 39 passes ,plus  had 13 carries for 60 yards for the Mammoths.  Marion Grice was held to 29 yards on 12 carries, along with 9 receptions for 76 yards. Zach Sudfeld added a touchdown reception as well,  catching 4 passes for 46 yards. 

Announced Attendance : 30,000