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WEEK 9 - WASHINGTON 35, ANCHORAGE 28
Perhaps the greatest comeback in Bombers history, and one of the all-time best for sure. Nori & co. were absolutely destroying us in the first half, and we couldn't move the chains at all.
Campana was 2/12 for TWO passing yards in the first half. Nori was 10/15 for 205 and a TD.
But things shifted in a hurry right at the end of the half. Anchorage lined up for a long field goal (55 yards), and missed - but Washington was flagged for a penalty, giving the Gladiators another shot at making it 24-0. But they missed that one too. 21-0 Anchorage at the half.
Starting the 3rd quarter, things did not get any better for Anchorage's kicker, as he line-drived one to Tito Webb, who then took it to the house for an 83-yard TD. 21-7 Anchorage.
Anchorage comes right back on the next sequence, where Emmitt Hall grabs a 10-yard pass for a first down on 3rd and 9, then takes it another 48 yards to Washington's 21 - and fumbles. The Bombers finally pull their heads out of their asses and march down the field for their first offensive score of the day. 21-14 Anchorage.
The Glads aren't done yet though, as they answer right back and drain the 3rd quarter with a 13-play, 68 yard TD drive. 28-14 Anchorage.
Tito Webb strikes again with a 36-yard kickoff return to start the Bombers at mid-field. As expected, weather really did come into play today. Didn't faze Nori, but the kicking game suffered. Washington is able to take advantage, and boom, 28-21 Anchorage.
Washington then manages a critical 3 and out, followed by their third straight scoring drive. 28 all.
Anchorage came up short one more time, and then it was A.J. McGee's time. The final scoring drive of the day was a 76-yarder, and McGee was responsible for 65 of it, along with the clinching score. 35-28 Washington.
Brandon Sponable put the icing on the cake, as he hurried Nori twice on the last series, and tackled WR Marcus Melnik a yard shy of converting on the 4th down.
One for the ages. As I said, Washington-Anchorage never disappoints the fans.
THIS WEEK -
Better be getting over that emotional win now, boys, because here comes Portland again. The Phantoms are almost our entire focus this season, and it will be a huge disappointment to drop this one. A win, and we're *finally* tied up for the division, with the tiebreaker on Anchorage. A loss, and we're two games back and tied with... PORTLAND. Blech. Absolutely cannot let up here, not with the division so within reach and the wildcard race so tight.
Portland's OL looks to be a sieve right now with Bob Benton doubtful. That does not bode well for the Phantoms against the 6th-rated pass rush.
Offensively, the Bombers need to just keep doing what they're doing. Balanced attack, ride McGee, and don't shoot themselves in the foot. That is where Campana is making a difference this year. He has a modest 10 TDs, but only 5 INTs. Eisenbart never had a positive ratio here. Campana also showed some running skills against Anchorage. A poor man's Skeen, I'm hoping.
Perhaps the greatest comeback in Bombers history, and one of the all-time best for sure. Nori & co. were absolutely destroying us in the first half, and we couldn't move the chains at all.
Campana was 2/12 for TWO passing yards in the first half. Nori was 10/15 for 205 and a TD.
But things shifted in a hurry right at the end of the half. Anchorage lined up for a long field goal (55 yards), and missed - but Washington was flagged for a penalty, giving the Gladiators another shot at making it 24-0. But they missed that one too. 21-0 Anchorage at the half.
Starting the 3rd quarter, things did not get any better for Anchorage's kicker, as he line-drived one to Tito Webb, who then took it to the house for an 83-yard TD. 21-7 Anchorage.
Anchorage comes right back on the next sequence, where Emmitt Hall grabs a 10-yard pass for a first down on 3rd and 9, then takes it another 48 yards to Washington's 21 - and fumbles. The Bombers finally pull their heads out of their asses and march down the field for their first offensive score of the day. 21-14 Anchorage.
The Glads aren't done yet though, as they answer right back and drain the 3rd quarter with a 13-play, 68 yard TD drive. 28-14 Anchorage.
Tito Webb strikes again with a 36-yard kickoff return to start the Bombers at mid-field. As expected, weather really did come into play today. Didn't faze Nori, but the kicking game suffered. Washington is able to take advantage, and boom, 28-21 Anchorage.
Washington then manages a critical 3 and out, followed by their third straight scoring drive. 28 all.
Anchorage came up short one more time, and then it was A.J. McGee's time. The final scoring drive of the day was a 76-yarder, and McGee was responsible for 65 of it, along with the clinching score. 35-28 Washington.
Brandon Sponable put the icing on the cake, as he hurried Nori twice on the last series, and tackled WR Marcus Melnik a yard shy of converting on the 4th down.
One for the ages. As I said, Washington-Anchorage never disappoints the fans.
THIS WEEK -
Better be getting over that emotional win now, boys, because here comes Portland again. The Phantoms are almost our entire focus this season, and it will be a huge disappointment to drop this one. A win, and we're *finally* tied up for the division, with the tiebreaker on Anchorage. A loss, and we're two games back and tied with... PORTLAND. Blech. Absolutely cannot let up here, not with the division so within reach and the wildcard race so tight.
Portland's OL looks to be a sieve right now with Bob Benton doubtful. That does not bode well for the Phantoms against the 6th-rated pass rush.
Offensively, the Bombers need to just keep doing what they're doing. Balanced attack, ride McGee, and don't shoot themselves in the foot. That is where Campana is making a difference this year. He has a modest 10 TDs, but only 5 INTs. Eisenbart never had a positive ratio here. Campana also showed some running skills against Anchorage. A poor man's Skeen, I'm hoping.
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