Sunday, May 20, 2018

A.F.F.A Saturday Results (5-19-18): Utah Finally Grabs a "W"



(5-8) Philadelphia Americans - 23  (4-9) New York Empire - 9

Brooklyn, New York ;  John Crockett ran for a touchdown while rushing for 44 yards on 12 carries as the Philadelphia Americans defeated the New York Empire 23-9 at MCU Park in Brooklyn Saturday.

Alex Tanney completed 10 of 13 passes for 126 yards , yet did no play in the second half due to injury.  Drew Willy came in at relief , completing 7 of 20 passes for 66 yards and was sacked twice.  Brandon Whitaker ran 9 times for 30 yards and a score.  Mark Lewis went 3 for 3 on field goal attempts as the Americans improved to 5-8 on the year.

New York was led by quarterback Johnny Manziel who completed 17 of 38 passes for 155 yards and was sacked 5 times. He also ran 8 times for 56 yards .Theo Riddick had 5 receptions for 52 yards. Chris Milo hit on 3 of 3 field goals as New York drops to 4-9.

(9-4) Pittsburgh Ironmen - 18  (6-7) Virginia Tritons - 12

Norfolk , Virginia;  Swayze Waters connected on 6 of 6 field goals to lead the Pittsburgh Ironmen to a 18-12 victory over the Virginia Tritons at Dick Price Stadium in Norfolk.

Tyler Bray completed 20 of 43 passes for 209 yards and sacked once. Tyler Gaffney ran for 84 yards on 19 carries . Clarence Denmark caught 4 passes for 71 yards. Alec Lemon and Luke Wilson each had 4 catches for 47 yards .Max Bullough led the Ironmen defense with 10 tackles and 3 stuffs.

Mike Bercovici led the Tritons completing 19 of 41 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown . He was sacked 4 times. Chad Owens had a touchdown reception while catching 4 passes for 90 yards. The Tritons were held to only 56 yards rushing. Justin Tuck made 2 of 2 field goals in the loss .Everett Dawson had 9 tackles and a stuff to lead the defense .

(11-2) Louisville Thoroughbreds - 31  (3-10) Georgia Generals - 7

Atlanta , Georgia:  Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 3 touchdowns while completing 15 of 30 passes for 199 yards as the Louisville Thoroughbreds blasted the Georgia Generals 31-7 before 22,000 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta Saturday .

Corey Grant ran 9 times for 100 yards and a touchdown. Ray Rice ran for 61 yards on 14 carries, plus had a touchdown reception, catching 4 passes for 26 yards.   Ryan Spadola had 5 receptions for 73 yards and 2 scores as the Thoroughbreds moved to 11-2.

Colin Kaepernick completed 13 of 28 passes for 205 yards and a touchdown. He was intercepted once and sacked 4 times . He also ran 11 times for 51 yards. Tyler Ervin was held to only 39 yards on 11 carries. Jordan Williams caught 5 passes for 91 yards and a score as the Generals fall to 3-10.

(6-7) Birmingham Barbarians - 33  (7-6) Dallas Outlaws - 21

Birmingham, Alabama ; Jakeem Grant returned a kick 93 yards for a touchdown as the Birmingham Barbarians stopped the Dallas Outlaws 33-21 before a capacity crowd at Legion Field Saturday.

Grant finished with 146 yards on 3 returns. He also caught 7 passes for 69 yards and ran for 29 yards on 1 carry. Trevor Harris threw for 192 yards, while completing 23 of 31 passes and one interception . Rasheed Williams ran 17 times for 67 yards . Rex Burkhead ran for a touchdown while rushing 3 times for 23 yards. Rashard Higgins caught 8 passes for 78 yards. Sean Whyte made 4 of 4 field goal attempts. Jamar Wallace led the defense with 6 tackles. Paul McRoberts had a 61 yard punt return for a touchdown .

Outlaws quarterback Mike Reilly threw for 271 yards and 2 touchdowns. He was sacked 4 times and threw one interception. Jasper Collins had 10 receptions for 214 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ben Tate ran 13 times for only 33 yards. Gerald Hayes led the defense with 8 tackles and a hurry. Breland Chancellor had a 99 yard kick return for a touchdown in the loss.

(11-2) Miami Sharks - 33  (4-9) Hartford Sentinels - 19

Storrs ,Connecticut:  Tajae Sharp had 9 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown as the Miami Sharks moved to 11-2 with a 33-19 victory over the Hartford Sentinels Saturday at Rentschler Field.

Zach Collaros threw for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns, while throwing 1 interception and was sacked 3 times. He fumbled 3 times.  David Cobb ran 23 times for 81 yards and a score. Ezell Ruffin caught 4 passes for 50 yards and a score .Terrance Sanders had 6 tackles for the Sharks defense.

Connor Halliday completed 20 of 34 passes for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns. He threw 2 interceptions and was sacked 3 times. Jordan Payton caught 4 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown. Jacob Pederson had 4 receptions for 75 yards and a score. Danny Lansanah led the defense with 11 tackles for the Sentinels.

(7-6) Columbus Aviators - 29  (4-9) Omaha Bulls - 27

Columbus, Ohio:  Chuckie Keeton completed 18 of 27 passes for 188 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Columbus Aviators kept their play-off hopes alive with a 29-27 victory over the Omaha Bulls before a sold out crowd at Mapfre Stadium Saturday evening.

Eric Brietenstein ran 15 times for 107 yards. Mycole Pruitt caught 6 passes for 54 yards and 2 touchdowns. Connor Vernan had 4 catches for 57 yards and a score. Tommy Frevert made 3 of 3 field goal attempts in the win.

Rakeem Cato led the Bulls throwing for 283 yards and a touchdown on 22 of 36 passing, with one interception.

Trent Richardson rushed for 26 yards on 13 carries . Alfred Blue ran for a touchdown while rushing for 19 yards and a score . Tra Carson also ran for a touchdown, rushing 2 times for 11 yards. Mike Thomas caught 6 passes for 117 yards and a score. Brett Maher connected on 2 of 2 field goal attempts in the loss.

( 8-5) Albuquerque Aztecs - 30  (5-8) Michigan Panthers - 20

Detroit, Michigan;  Travis Lulay completed 22 of 32 passes for 253 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead the Albuquerque Aztecs past the Michigan Panthers 30-20 before 31,000 at Ford Field Saturday night.

Tim Cornett ran 16 times for 82 yards . Rashad Green caught 9 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown. Tommy Shuler had 3 catches for 52 yards and a score. John Burris had a 41 yard interception return for a touchdown in the win for the Aztecs .

Michigan quarterback Cody Kessler threw for 233 yards and a touchdown on 26 of 41 passing . He ran 8 times for 39 yards. Paul Perkins was held to only 13 yards on 7 carries. John Roberts ran for a touchdown while rushing 2 times for 4 yards. Pharoh Cooper had a touchdown reception ,catching 6 passes for 43 yards . Darrin Pete caught 7 passes for 73 yards and Albert Wilson had 6 catches for 78 yards for the Panthers .

(1-12) Utah Mammoths - 33  (6-7) Denver Miners - 21

Salt Lake City ,Utah ;  Dak Prescott completed 19 of 33 passes for 174 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Utah Mammoths win their first game of the season , defeating the Denver Miners 33-21 before 26,000 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City Saturday night.

Devontae Booker ran 24 times for 95 yards and a score. Cierre Wood ran 7 times for 40 yards and a touchdown . DeAndre Carter caught 2 passes for 23 yards and a score. Dezmin Lewis had a 3 yard touchdown reception in the win.

Vad Lee led the Miners, throwing for 236 yards on 25 of 40 passing. Antonio Andrews ran 12 times for 52 yards and 2 touchdowns.

 Chris Williams had 6 receptions for 73 yards and a 89 yard kick return for a touchdown. Keyarris Garrett had 6 receptions for 55 yards for the Miners who saw their play-off chances weaken.







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