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The Falcons and Hustlers put on a great show in BFL Bowl VIII. The Falcons won it 76-75 in double overtime!(Photos: Bruce Tucker..) More Photos Below

Falcons Win BFL Bowl VIII in Double OT over the Hustlers 8/14

August 14, 2005- Any type of game could have done justice for BFL Bowl VIII after the semi final games that the BFL had in 2005. However, in BFL Bowl VIII, the Falcons (5-0) and the Hustlers (4-2) put on quite a show in front of a record setting crowd of 25 at BFL Bowl VIII. This game was one of the greatest games ever played from start to finish.

It was a over cast day and humid beyond belief, but two teams that were on a role faced off in this one. It started off with the Hustlers scoring first. Howie Gogo, then connected with Ross to tie the score at 7. This was Howie's 7th BFL Bowl start at QB.

The game felt like a chess match, one mistake could prove costly in a game with teams like these. The two teams kept exchanging scores throughout the first half. The teams were patient with the football and driving the ball down the field.

Trailing 28-21, Ross took a chance down field. Akil made one of the most acrobatic interceptions the BFL has seen, as he dove through mid air to get infront of a ball that would have tied the score had he not gotten there.

Akil then scored on the next drive. He soon had a 16 point lead, 37-21. All the momentum was with the Hustlers. But Ross was determined to fight back. He did just that scoring a touchdown and a 2 point conversion. As the half wound down, Ross completed an amazing two point conversion covering the length of the field. The Hustlers lead by 7, 44-37 at the half.

The rest of the way, the teams exchanged touchdowns the whole way. Late in the 4th quarter, the Hustlers scored a big touchdown and took a 72-65 lead with only a few seconds on the clock. Ross needed a big play and got it. And as time ran out, the Falcons scored a big touchdown to tie the score at 72 as time ran out in regualation.

Then in the first overtime, the Falcons scored a two pointer. Akil matched him with a two of his own. Then in double overtime, the Hustlers could have applyed big pressure with a 3 pointer. Howie's pass went right through AKil's hands. He settled for a 1. And on the final play of the game, Ross caught a 2 pointer to win the game 76-75 in double overtime!

The Falcons are the BFL Bowl VIII champions.

Notes:
-The Falcons are the first team to go undefeated since the Sparrows in 1999.
-Rosses 5-0 record is the best in history.
-This is the 2nd BFL Bowl to go to Double overtime. (BFL Bowl IV)
-The 16 point comeback is the largest in BFL Bowl History.
-The attendance of 25 is a BFL record for largest attendance.

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