August 16, 1998 - In what capped off the first completed BFL season, Ken and Rich of the Sparrows and Dragons took the field for their second meeting of the year. In a game that would set the standard for all BFL Bowls to come, Ken and Rich put on a spectacular show, in one of the highest scoring games in the BFL at the time. The game was filled with highlight catches, tons of intensity, and was the game that coined the play, "The Long Root Rich Beater."

After Winning the coin toss, the Dragons elected to throwoff to begin the game. Ken jumped out to an early 7-0 lead with a short drive which was the first Touchdown in BFL Bowl History. Rich was able to respond with a Touchdown of his own to tie the game up at 7-7. The rest of the game continued at the same pace, with both teams each changing touchdown after touchdown. Some memorable plays from the first half were Rich's exciting Throwoff return in the second quarter to tie the score up at 21 and Ken's catch and roll into the endzone.

With neither team being able to come up with a defensive stop, the score slowly started to build up. As the half came to a close, the Sparrows scored a key touchdown to take a 35-28 lead into the break.

The second half continued at the same pace as the first. Late in the 4th, Ken caught a 3rd down catch between his legs as he fell to the ground. This key play kept the Sparrows drive alive and gave Ken a 56-49 lead. But for every Sparrows score, the Dragons were able to respond with a score of their own.

With just under 2 minutes to play , the Sparrows took a 70-63 lead on a Howie to Ken touchdown reception. Rich now was in possession to tie the game up as he marched down to mid field. On a what was a routine catch play, the pass intended for Rich bounced off of Rich's hands and landed in Ken hands for an interception. Ken would then run out the remaining clock and seal the win, 70-63. The first and only turnover of the game turned out to be the play of the game.

Also at this game, the Howie of the Celts announced at the half that he will be retiring his team and become the permanent automatic quarterback for 1999. He was then honored with the first ever, MVP award, which was named the GoGo Award in his honor. In addition, Adam announced that he will be joining the league as the Churchill Koala for 1999.

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