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Mark's BFL Record 4 Interceptions helps him root the Crusaders in BFL Throwoff 2003 97-69

May 17, 2003- What a way to start off the 2003 BFL season. First off, the game was supposed to be between the Sand Storm and Icebergs, but Charlie faced a flat tire on the New Jersey turnpike, forcing the orginal game to be postponed to tommorrow afternoon at 1pm. But the BFL didn't want to disappoint it's 17 people on hand and had the Crusaders take on the Gamblers. With rookie quarterback, Corey passing, this game was a wild ride from the get go. Corey did fine but the Gamblers showed the BFL that they are the team to beat.

With the score 14-7 in favor of the Gamblers, Rich missed on an important 3rd and 2 giving the Gamblers an eventual 21-7 lead. Already down 28-14, Mark picked off his first pass of the game to take a 30-14 lead. And after another great TD, the Gamblers were up 37-14.

However, the Crusaders reponded late in the first half with a touchdown and two point conversion. Then Rich caught an On side throw and cut Marks 23 point lead down to 8 going into the half 44-36.

In the third quarter, the Gamblers pulled two interception touchdown grabs to go up 69-43. The Gamblers on both plays tipped the ball and was able to bring down the pass. One pass was returned from his own endzone.

Rich would try cutting Mark's lead down but with 3 consecutive unsuccessful 2 point conversion attempts, the Gamblers took were able to not look back. Infact, Mark picked off his 4th ball on one of the Crusaders two point attempts.

The Gamblers set the record for most interceptions in a game with 4, and tie a BFL record for largest victory with a 28 point, 97-69 win. Gamblers move a top the BFL with a 1-0 record while the Crusaders drop to 0-1.

OTHER NOTES:
-Gamblers set a record for most interceptions in a Game with 4
-Crusaders were 2/5 on Two point conversions
-Crusaders caught an On-Side Throw
-Gamblers have 3rd Highest Score with 97 ponits
-Icebergs vs. Sandstorm will rescheduled for tommorrow at 1pm
-Sparrows vs. Fear is rescheduled for 5/23 at 6pm
-Bulldogs vs. Black Knights is rescheduled for 5/28 at 6pm

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