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Week 1 2012 Season Audio Blog
week 1 for the Sea Devil 2.1 League blog is now up Week 1 let me know what you guys think
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Super Bowl IV Recap
Berman: Well everyone we had an exciting Super Bowl didn't we. We thought maybe the Cinderella story of the Venice Panthers having a 19-0 season with a big win in the big game wouldn't happen but as fate would have it, it would happen as the Panthers defeated the Charrs 16-10 to win Super Bowl IV. Here's a quick recap of the game. The Charrs would get off to a good start as on 3rd and 11 from their own side of the 45, a pass to Vuk Svetozar would go the distance and he even makes a defender miss to boot. The high powered offense of the Panthers would do nothing but put up a field goal at the end of the first to make it 7-3 Charrs. They would put up another 6 points off of two field goals in the second quarter to make it 9-7 entering the 2nd half. The Charrs would fail to score another touchdown as they can muster all of one field goal in the second half to temporarily retake the lead 10-9, and with 5 minutes left in the game the Panthers would score what would ultimately be the deciding touchdown of Super Bowl IV. And here was the final drive from the game with the Charrs in possession.
Thom Brennaman: Charrs have the ball now with less than 2 minutes in the game, 42 yards to win the game. First play a hand-off to Blagojevic and he powers ahead for 13 yards now first down at the 29 of the Panthers, as they play a prevent defense not allowing for any big passes, Charrs hoping they can pick up the yards on the ground. 39 seconds left and another run gets 5 yards this time, and now at the 24 with 8 seconds left they run it again and no gain and the Panthers will hold on here to win Super Bowl IV 16-10 and an undefeated season.
Thom Brennaman: Charrs have the ball now with less than 2 minutes in the game, 42 yards to win the game. First play a hand-off to Blagojevic and he powers ahead for 13 yards now first down at the 29 of the Panthers, as they play a prevent defense not allowing for any big passes, Charrs hoping they can pick up the yards on the ground. 39 seconds left and another run gets 5 yards this time, and now at the 24 with 8 seconds left they run it again and no gain and the Panthers will hold on here to win Super Bowl IV 16-10 and an undefeated season.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Superbowl 4 Pre-game show
Berman: Welcome to the final game of the 2012 RedZone SD 2.1 post-season and of course it is Superbowl IV and what a matchup we have this year as the Charrs will be taking on the Panthers for the deciding game of who will wear the rings this year. Will it be the Charrs who had to fight through some tough teams or will it be the 18 and 0 Panthers who look to do what few teams can, a perfect season and post-season with a Superbowl victory. We are just about 3 hours till kickoff and our own Erin Andrews has some insight for us today.
Erin Andrews: That's right as you said it Chris, I spoke with the coach of the Panthers earlier and he told me that his message to his players was that this was just any other game, except throw the stats out the window and just play to win, regardless of what the stats say at the end he just wants his offense to score points and his defense to make big plays like they have all season. Back to you Chris.
Berman: Thank you Erin. Well that will wrap up our pregame show as we have several exciting events coming up so stick around for the party after this.
Erin Andrews: That's right as you said it Chris, I spoke with the coach of the Panthers earlier and he told me that his message to his players was that this was just any other game, except throw the stats out the window and just play to win, regardless of what the stats say at the end he just wants his offense to score points and his defense to make big plays like they have all season. Back to you Chris.
Berman: Thank you Erin. Well that will wrap up our pregame show as we have several exciting events coming up so stick around for the party after this.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Conference Championship Post-Game Recap
Berman: Well after a long season the NC and AC conference champions have been decided. Our first game was a thriller right down to the end as it featured the Nitro Shock against the undefeated Venice Panthers and could the Panthers stay undefeated and advance to the Superbowl. Third quarter and it seems to be all Panthers as they take a 10 point lead with 11 minutes left in the quarter. But the Shock have plans of their own as they put up 7 of their own and trim the deficit to 3. The panthers are able to increase their lead back to 6 with 5:42 left in the 3rd before the Shock put up a field goal in the 4th and trim the deficit to 10-13 with the panthers still leading. The panthers would hold strong and hold the ball for the final 5 minutes of play and will enter Superbowl IV at 18-0.
Berman: Game 2 featured the Spartans at the Charrs and this one had as all surprised as the Charrs would go on to win 19-10 and advance to Superbowl IV.
Berman: Game 2 featured the Spartans at the Charrs and this one had as all surprised as the Charrs would go on to win 19-10 and advance to Superbowl IV.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Divisional Post-Game Show SD 2.1 League
Berman: Well as we called them in our pre-game show, we had exciting games at least on the scoring part. Not only that but our experts were 4 for 4 on picking the winners, how about that feat eh? So lets get down to it. Game one featured the All-Stars at the Charrs and as we expected the Charrs would put up a lot of points in this game as the Stars would turn the ball over twice and would give up another 27 points on defense to fall 7-41. Game 2 had the NC West Division winners the Nitro Shock @ Havelock 507 Crew, and as we predicted the Shock would not be denied points this week as they amass 41 points of their own and advance to the conference championship by a score of 41-6. The Admirals would fall 0-15 @ the Panthers as we expected from the way they played the WC game against Arizona. Our final game of the DP had the Bears hosting the Spartans and the Bears were no match for the Spartans as they put up 49 points to the Bears 3. So here now are the teams in the CC and our predictions.
Shock @ Panthers- Panthers should have this game as the Shock have only had one decent win against a very weak Divisional opponent while the Panthers look to stay undefeated.
Spartans @ Charrs- Spartans have it but not without a fight.
Shock @ Panthers- Panthers should have this game as the Shock have only had one decent win against a very weak Divisional opponent while the Panthers look to stay undefeated.
Spartans @ Charrs- Spartans have it but not without a fight.
Divisional Weekend Pre-game Show S4 SD 2.1
Berman: Ok all Divisional playoff time is a few hours away so lets do a little warm up shall we, maybe even get some inside info from a couple of players on what they do to prepare for these games. We'll start off with a quick recap on who survived WC weekend. The Plymouth Admirals advanced on a 7 point win over the visiting Cardinals who could muster all of 3 points, while their division rival the Nitro Shock squeaked out a 1 point victory while scoring 0 touchdowns. The All-Stars advanced by 3 points while the Spartans put a 38 spot and held their opponent to 0 points. So here is how the Divisional matchups look along with our experts picks on who wins and the reasoning.
L.A. All-Stars vs. Charrs- Charrs win this one. They gave up just one game all season and one touchdown while the Stars barely managed to squeak out a 3 point win in the WC round.
Nitro Shock vs Havelock 507 Crew- The Shock take this one in what should be an even matchup, and although the Shock did not manage a touchdown in their WC win, that should reverse itself in this game
Admirals vs Panthers- Panthers should have this one, the Admirals had an easy opponent in their first game but now they face a team that was undefeated in the regular season.
Spartans vs Bears- Spartans should have another win as they look to prove that their 38 point win was no fluke.
Berman: Now we have a special treat we have 2 quarterbacks for you today from the Admirals and the Shock. First we asked Arnold Rohr of the Shock how he prepares for big games.
Rohr: Well quite simple really, I go to the local pub and I order a couple rounds of drinks to loosen up before a 3 mile jog through the countryside. I get home, toss a football around with the guys to stay focused and then I go to church and do a lot of praying, mostly to not get sacked.
Berman: Simple way to stay focused for a big game, I do the same before a recap show except I eat a big meal rather than go for a big run. Here's Antoine Hamer of the Admirals on how he does it.
Hamer: I like to start off with a healthy breakfast and then a nice long workout with the trainer. Afterwords I tend to watch games of the other team to get a feel for their style and then incorporate that into the weeks practice. Simple stuff like that really, I'm not a big runner or drinker.
Berman: Should be fun to watch these two men play in their respective games, and we should have some exciting games all around.
L.A. All-Stars vs. Charrs- Charrs win this one. They gave up just one game all season and one touchdown while the Stars barely managed to squeak out a 3 point win in the WC round.
Nitro Shock vs Havelock 507 Crew- The Shock take this one in what should be an even matchup, and although the Shock did not manage a touchdown in their WC win, that should reverse itself in this game
Admirals vs Panthers- Panthers should have this one, the Admirals had an easy opponent in their first game but now they face a team that was undefeated in the regular season.
Spartans vs Bears- Spartans should have another win as they look to prove that their 38 point win was no fluke.
Berman: Now we have a special treat we have 2 quarterbacks for you today from the Admirals and the Shock. First we asked Arnold Rohr of the Shock how he prepares for big games.
Rohr: Well quite simple really, I go to the local pub and I order a couple rounds of drinks to loosen up before a 3 mile jog through the countryside. I get home, toss a football around with the guys to stay focused and then I go to church and do a lot of praying, mostly to not get sacked.
Berman: Simple way to stay focused for a big game, I do the same before a recap show except I eat a big meal rather than go for a big run. Here's Antoine Hamer of the Admirals on how he does it.
Hamer: I like to start off with a healthy breakfast and then a nice long workout with the trainer. Afterwords I tend to watch games of the other team to get a feel for their style and then incorporate that into the weeks practice. Simple stuff like that really, I'm not a big runner or drinker.
Berman: Should be fun to watch these two men play in their respective games, and we should have some exciting games all around.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Wild Card Weekend
Berman: Hello everyone and welcome back to RZCenter, and with the regular season over we apologize for the downtime while our staff went on strike but we are back with WildCard weekend updates so lets get down to it shall we. Three of the four games this weekend had very close finishes all within 7 points or less in 2 cases. Our first matchup featured the 11-5 Arizona Cardinals taking on the Plymouth Admirals, this game was a close one as the Admirals struck first in the 2nd quarter with a 21 yard field goal but as the Cardinals always do, they tie it with a 35 yarder of their own with 50 seconds left in the half. Neither team could make it to the endzone until the 4th with the Admirals putting up the deciding points with a 6 yard run by Bradbury. Here are the interviews from the game
Cardinals HC: Well we gave it our all hoping we could make it to the second round, but we were beaten by a better team. All we can do now is look to pick up some guys in the draft and look to next season. Obviously a disappointment that we couldn't get into the endzone like we have all season but it is a good learning lesson for all involved. We wish luck to the Admirals in the Divisional game.
Admirals HC: Well we were hoping for more offense but I think for the fans this was a better win not only against a good team but also as far as interest was concerned I think we delivered. Not going to lie the Cardinals put up a good fight and hopefully we will see them again next season.
Ditka: No bad blood between either teams which is always a good sign.
Berman: Right you are Mike, ok onto game 2 which featured the All-stars against the GalactikDemons. and this game had two big defensive plays one by each team. First quarter action and 10 seconds into the game and Mendiburu for the Demons returns it 35 yards for a pick-6, however that is all they would score as a field goal and then with under 2 minutes in the 4th, the All-stars get a pick-6 of their own and advance to the Divisional game by a score of 10-7
Berman: The game everyone was watching featured the NC west division winners the Nitro Shock at home against the Porto Engineers and what a game this was as the Engineers looked to be in control but dont count the shock out so soon as they come from an 8 point deficit in the fourth to win it 15-14 on the strength of 5 field goals on the day.
Ditka: Not much to say about game 4 as it was a 38-0 shutout by the Spartans.
Cardinals HC: Well we gave it our all hoping we could make it to the second round, but we were beaten by a better team. All we can do now is look to pick up some guys in the draft and look to next season. Obviously a disappointment that we couldn't get into the endzone like we have all season but it is a good learning lesson for all involved. We wish luck to the Admirals in the Divisional game.
Admirals HC: Well we were hoping for more offense but I think for the fans this was a better win not only against a good team but also as far as interest was concerned I think we delivered. Not going to lie the Cardinals put up a good fight and hopefully we will see them again next season.
Ditka: No bad blood between either teams which is always a good sign.
Berman: Right you are Mike, ok onto game 2 which featured the All-stars against the GalactikDemons. and this game had two big defensive plays one by each team. First quarter action and 10 seconds into the game and Mendiburu for the Demons returns it 35 yards for a pick-6, however that is all they would score as a field goal and then with under 2 minutes in the 4th, the All-stars get a pick-6 of their own and advance to the Divisional game by a score of 10-7
Berman: The game everyone was watching featured the NC west division winners the Nitro Shock at home against the Porto Engineers and what a game this was as the Engineers looked to be in control but dont count the shock out so soon as they come from an 8 point deficit in the fourth to win it 15-14 on the strength of 5 field goals on the day.
Ditka: Not much to say about game 4 as it was a 38-0 shutout by the Spartans.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Week 6 Ep. 2
Berman: Hello all and welcome back for our second episode of the week and we have some action for you today from the Sea Devil 2.1 League. Alongside me as usual is Mike Ditka, Steve Young, and Trent Dilfer. We have a lot of action so let's get right down to it shall we. Ok Pats at Templars first quarter action and it's all Templars who strike first with a 27 yard field goal with 4 and a half to play. Pats down three with 4 to play and the screen pass not fooling anyone and Kimble picks it off and he could go all the way touchdown Templars 10-0 after 12 mins of play. Final play of the first quarter and the Templars have the ball on the Pats 38, and the Pats D is saying hold them to a field goal, but the Templars have other ideas, as with one 38 yard pass they put the final touchdown of the first quarter on the board. Second quarter action, four minutes in and the Pats get on the board with a 49 yard interception return from Uznovic, and it's 17-7 now but the Templars respond with a drive of their own and with a 19 yard run increase their lead back to 17 points again and put 13 second half points on the board to win it 37-7, improve to .500 and are in second just 2 games behind the 6 and 2 meatballs in the AC East. The game everyone was watching though was once again the NC West leading Nitro Shock at home against the Seagulls. The Seagulls come into this game looking to gain some ground and be just 2 back in the NC East but as expected the Nitro Shock would have none of it, and literally no offense from the Seagulls, as the Shock put a routing on the 'Gulls, 48-0. Here now is the interviews from both the Gulls head coach and the Shock head coach
Seagull's Head Coach: Well what else can be said, we didn't play well, it's hard to win a game when you don't score and your defense can't keep them out of the endzone. Certainly expected more from our players but you take your blows and look to the next game.
Shock Head Coach: Well winning is always nice especially at home, but we weren't expecting to win that big but we will take it any way we can get it.
Berman: Here's the scores from the rest of the SD 2.1 League
Seagull's Head Coach: Well what else can be said, we didn't play well, it's hard to win a game when you don't score and your defense can't keep them out of the endzone. Certainly expected more from our players but you take your blows and look to the next game.
Shock Head Coach: Well winning is always nice especially at home, but we weren't expecting to win that big but we will take it any way we can get it.
Berman: Here's the scores from the rest of the SD 2.1 League
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Week 6 in the RZA
Berman: Oh boy everyone week 6 in the RZA Chris Berman here alongside me Mike Ditka, Steve Young, and Trent Dilfer as we bring you all the latest news from around the RZA . Tuesday saw a lot of action around the league didn't it what with some games coming down to one big play a few fumbles here and there, might be some of those on C'mon Man tonight. But lets get into it with the two teams that are trying to pull away from everyone in the NC West the Nitro Shock and Arizona Cardinals. The Nitro Shock started their game against the Eagles a bit slow putting up just a 31 yard field goal from Joe Ryan to take a 3-0 lead with 7 minutes left in the 1st. 4 minutes into the second half, Eagles forced into a 3 and out and the Shock go down the field, 3 yard run from Houck and he puts the Shock on top 10-0. 6 minutes left in the first half, Eagles offense still struggling, Shock go down the field again, this time a little sideline pass, and another 7 points, wow, things are looking grim for the Eagles. Just when things couldn't get worse the Eagle's Wilkes fumbles it loses a yard but does recover it and the Eagles keep possession. 2 plays later Manuel Noel is in at QB, and he finds Julius Vest who says "i'm gone" to Heath Shields of the Shock and 68 yards later the score is 17-7 Shock.
Ditka: Nifty little move right there Chris just a quick little juke and he was gone.
Berman: Okay Eagles defense coach says to his line, no big runs lets get the ball back. But the Shock have other ideas, an 8 play drive all runs, and the Shock put 7 more on the board and the score is 24-7 with 1:20 left in the half. Goddard back in at QB for the Eagles and what can he do with 1:15 left. Lets listen in:
Announcer: Eagles with no timeouts left for the half, Goddard in the shotgun, snap is good, 3 step drop, pressure coming. Goddard looking around, finds a receiver the pass is offline and picked off at the 37 by Prado and he will return this to the 30...now 25...gets a block to the 20....15....10....5 and touchdown Shock.
Berman: Wow score is now 31-7 Shock and the Eagle's head coach can't believe what he sees.
Dilfer: But Chris that throw was forced in there he should have thrown it away I mean you're already down 17 you have 1:15 left, just get down the field and take your shots then.
Berman: So after 4 touchdowns, the Shock decide that's not enough and cap the first half off with a 59 yard field goal from Ryan. 34-7 at half time. And the second half wasn't much better for the Eagles, as they fail to score at all and giving up 35 more points to the visiting Shock, who improve to 6 and 1 on the season and keep first place. Now to the Arizona Cardinals who just this week, signed a new head coach to hopefully give them a boost for this second half run that they seem to be making, and at 4 and 3 entering are 2 and half games behind the Shock. They had a home game this week against the Colts who come into the game at 3 and 4. Right, to the action we go as the Cardinals take the first three and out and kick it to the struggling Colts offense who make it to the 44 of Arizona and have to kick it right back, so no offense after 4 minutes. After a fumble and two more punts by each team, the Cardinals fumble it away and its picked up by the Colts D and returned to the 23 of Arizona and 5 plays later the Colts strike first blood and put 7 on the board. Cardinals answer with a drive and put a 47 yard field goal and its 7-3 colts after the first. No offense at all just punts all through the second quarter so the first half officially ends at 7-3. The Colts offense struggles through the rest of the game as the first half touchdown is all they can muster and they eventually fall to the home Cardinals, 19-7 who improve to 5 and 3 and are now just 1 and a half games behind the Shock.
Ditka: Nifty little move right there Chris just a quick little juke and he was gone.
Berman: Okay Eagles defense coach says to his line, no big runs lets get the ball back. But the Shock have other ideas, an 8 play drive all runs, and the Shock put 7 more on the board and the score is 24-7 with 1:20 left in the half. Goddard back in at QB for the Eagles and what can he do with 1:15 left. Lets listen in:
Announcer: Eagles with no timeouts left for the half, Goddard in the shotgun, snap is good, 3 step drop, pressure coming. Goddard looking around, finds a receiver the pass is offline and picked off at the 37 by Prado and he will return this to the 30...now 25...gets a block to the 20....15....10....5 and touchdown Shock.
Berman: Wow score is now 31-7 Shock and the Eagle's head coach can't believe what he sees.
Dilfer: But Chris that throw was forced in there he should have thrown it away I mean you're already down 17 you have 1:15 left, just get down the field and take your shots then.
Berman: So after 4 touchdowns, the Shock decide that's not enough and cap the first half off with a 59 yard field goal from Ryan. 34-7 at half time. And the second half wasn't much better for the Eagles, as they fail to score at all and giving up 35 more points to the visiting Shock, who improve to 6 and 1 on the season and keep first place. Now to the Arizona Cardinals who just this week, signed a new head coach to hopefully give them a boost for this second half run that they seem to be making, and at 4 and 3 entering are 2 and half games behind the Shock. They had a home game this week against the Colts who come into the game at 3 and 4. Right, to the action we go as the Cardinals take the first three and out and kick it to the struggling Colts offense who make it to the 44 of Arizona and have to kick it right back, so no offense after 4 minutes. After a fumble and two more punts by each team, the Cardinals fumble it away and its picked up by the Colts D and returned to the 23 of Arizona and 5 plays later the Colts strike first blood and put 7 on the board. Cardinals answer with a drive and put a 47 yard field goal and its 7-3 colts after the first. No offense at all just punts all through the second quarter so the first half officially ends at 7-3. The Colts offense struggles through the rest of the game as the first half touchdown is all they can muster and they eventually fall to the home Cardinals, 19-7 who improve to 5 and 3 and are now just 1 and a half games behind the Shock.
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