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Mark C. of the brand new Icebergs team was able to beat the Sand Storm 93-60 in his first ever BFL game. The 33 Point margin is the largest in BFL history.

Icebergs debut with 33 Point Victory

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Game Summary

May 18, 2003- The last time a team fell behind by 30 points, was last July when the Sand Storm found them selves trailing to the Bulldogs. But on this chilly afternoon, the Sand Storm (0-1) would find them selves in a simliar, yet worse situation against the Icebergs (1-0).

Mark C. of the Icebergs won his first ever BFL game 93-60 over Charlie of the Sand Storm. On the day, Mark had 3 Interceptions, 13 touchdowns and 7 or 8 turnover on downs. The Icebergs impressed all of the fans watching todays game settting at least two records. First, largest victory in a game of 33 points. His other record, most missed extra points. He dropped 2. He is a rookie.

It all started with the Sandstorm having the first possesion. Charlie went 3 and out. Mark got the ball for the first time. He went 3 and out. Then the Sandstorm got stopped on Downs again missing on two consecutive series. But after an short pass, the Icebergs were able to connecto on a touchdown pass from Corey to take a 7-0 lead.

Charlie would answer with a short catch and long run to tie the game up at 7 all. But the Icebergs then scored a touchdown to take a 14-7 lead.

Mark would capitalize on his first of 3 interceptions on Charlies next series and would eventually take a 23-7 lead at the end of the first.

Things got wild in the 2nd when Mark stopped Charlie for the 5th time in the early game and would soon be up 30-7. Finally the Sand Storm would find the end zone for the second time. Charlie was off his usual game; dropping pass after pass. Late in the half, down 50-28, the Sand Storm had a chance to cut the lead down but once again got stopped.

Both teams would trade off touchdowns in the third and ended third with the Icebergs up 77-42. To start the 4th off, Mark picked off his 2nd Interceptions to take a 86-48 lead. Later in the quarter, he would intercept a 2 point conversion attempt. Charlie throughout the entire game battled, dived for catches and did ever thing he could. On a play late in the game, Charlie dived and fell into the street scrapping up his arm. His was able to countinue.

Charlie would go on to score his 9th touchdown and get an onside throw. However he was stopped on his final series.

The Icebergs closed the game out to win 93-60.

OTHER NOTES:
-Mark's 3 picks ties him for second place for most interceptions in a game.
-Charlie's 3 Misses on two point conversions ties a record for most missed 2 pointers
-The Icebergs set a BFL record for most missed extra points dropping 2.
-The Iceberg's 93 points ranks 4th most all time
-The 33 point victory shatters the BFL's old largest victory margin record by 5 points.

-Icebergs are the third expansion team to win their first game making exapansion teams 3-6 in their first game all time.
-Corey has thrown over 50 touchdowns in his first two games and 7 interceptions.

GAME STATS

Score By Quarter
1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Final
Sand Storm 7 21 14 18 - 60
Icebergs 23 27 27 16 - 93
Sand Storm Icebergs
Touchdowns 9 13
Extra Points 6/6 11/13
Two Point Conv 0/3 0/0
Field Goals 0/0 0/0
Interceptions 0 3
Fumbles 0 0
Safeties 0 0
OT Points 0 0

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0 0
Largest Lead 0 39
Onside Throws 1/1 0/0
Game Time 1:00pm
Weather Chilly
Quarterback Corey
Date 5/18/03
Type Regular Season
Attendence 16
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TEAM W L T PtF PTA P
1 Gamblers 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Sparrows 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Icebergs 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 BlackKnights 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Crusaders 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 SandStorm 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Bulldogs 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Fear 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Express 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Produce 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 
Last Game - Final
  1 2 3 4 OT F
14 19 21 7 /

61

21 21 14 23 / 79
August 2, 2003