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2023 UFFL season Week 10 results and week 11 preview!
10 months ago
Happy Hollidays folks !! Marty here with week 10 results!
New York at Easton
Did both teams just chug energy drinks before the game started? This was the jumpiest game I think I’ve seen this season, with over a dozen pre-snap penalties between both teams. Maybe it was because Easton knew that the ball was coming right at them the entire time. The Defiant pounded the rock against the Bald Eagles defense all game with 35 rushing attempts to only 22 passes. Those passes were incredibly efficient, though, as Emi Tachibana completed all but five of them, including three touchdowns. Easton, on the other hand, couldn’t get anything going on the ground. They were playing from behind all game, resulting in Draco Lindwurm attempting a career-high 50 passes. Final score: NYD 27, EAS 13
Las Vegas at Montreal
Montreal appears to be firing on all cylinders now, as they easily handled the Bandits today. For the first half it was actually a close game, with the lead changing back and forth several times. The wheels started to come off for Las Vegas near the end of the second quarter, when a fumble set up the Royal with a short field for an easy touchdown. Montreal received the second-half kickoff, and Appleby immediately connected with Nicholas Baker for a 51 yard reception, with an additional 15 tacked on for unnecessary roughness. From there, it was all the Montreal show, with the Bandits being held to a field goal for the rest of the game. Final score: MTL 30, LVB 13
California at Nashville
If I told you that one team had 393 yards of total offense, and one team had 14 penalties for 126 yards, which one would you assume to have won the game? It’s a actually a trick question – both teams were the California Demons, who were both Jekyll and Hyde today against the Tuts. This was actually a low-scoring game, with seven lead changes despite Kiedo Masquarde’s best game of the season, going 38 of 46 for 360 yards. Part of that passing total was because the Demons frankly *sucked* at rushing today. They managed only 33 yards on 24 attempts, with a long of only three yards. Still, the only thing that really kept Nashville in this game, and in fact had them in position to win, was the undisciplined play and penalties on California. Nashville took a four point lead with a field goal with only 2:16 to play, but Masquarde led his team down the field, converting two fourth downs to complete the come-from-behind victory. Final score: CAL 19, NSH 16
Colorado at Richmond
This one is totally a tale of two halves. Richmond managed to overcome several mistakes, including two interceptions (one a pick-six) to hold on to a 17-13 lead at the half. Unfortunately, that’s when everything started to go wrong for the Flames. They missed a 46 yard field goal, allowed Colorado’s rookie backup QB to complete eight straight passes, and failed to convert from 1st and goal at the Colorado 7 yard line. Rookie receiver Chris Davis might have had a career-high 141 yards receiving, but that was about the only bright spot for the Flames in the second half as the Crushers, well, crushed their way to a comeback victory. Final score: COL 34, RIC 17
Miami at Baltimore
Can I just copy and paste my intro to the CAL/NSH game? No? Well, anyway, Miami pulls off the upset despite giving up 110 yards in penalties and over 200 yards rushing. After several games of amazing play, Christian Wright has come back to earth in a big way, with four interceptions to only two touchdowns over the last two games. Wil Hudson, on the other hand, had his best game of the season, doing just enough to keep the score close. Miami didn’t take a lead until a fourth quarter touchdown pass to Roy Viridi-Aqua. Then it became the defense’s job to hold Baltimore back, and for once they actually managed it, holding the Ponies to a field goal at first, and then managing to get a stop on the two-minute drill at the end of the game. Final score: MIA 21, BAL 17
Downriver at North Florida
I have good news and bad news for Lillian Newman. The good news is that she remains the premier rushing QB in the league. She had both a 50-yard rush and a rushing TD tonight, and has a chance to finish in the top ten for rushing at any position. The bad news is that she also turned the ball over twice, and the Waves got outplayed by Caryn Becker and the Renegades today. Becker actually matched Newman run for run, finishing with only two fewer yards and a longer rushing TD. That touchdown came late in the fourth quarter, and put the game out of reach of the Waves, who had been mounting a desperate comeback with 14 unanswered points. Final score: NFR 31, DWN 17
Chicago at Austin
This is another example of a good team being able to capitalize on its opponent’s mistakes, even when that opponent is statistically outplaying them. Going solely by the box score, this should have been a blowout for the Blues. They had over 150 more yards of offense than the Outlaws, beat them in first downs and time of possession, and outpaced them on the ground in fewer total attempts. However, Austin wide receiver Stephen Harris would fumble the ball on the very first play of the game, allowing Chicago to score a quick field goal, and Kai Koa would get strip-sacked in his own end zone in the second quarter to set up an easy touchdown run for Jean-Etienne Tremblay. Those ten points off of turnovers were pretty much the margin of victory, as Chicago would recover the onside kick attempt after a late Blues TD reduced their deficit to 11. Final score: CHI 27, ATX 16
New Orleans at Grand Rapids
Let’s not bury the lede this time. New Orleans came into Grand Rapids and upset the Dragons. However, they didn’t outplay them. Grand Rapids’ loss can likely be chalked up to a combination of poor special teams play, poor ball handling and injuries. Earl Holley missed two field goals, the Dragons fumbled the ball three times, and Bobby Burnette injured his knee trying to recover the last of those fumbles and wasn’t able to attempt a fourth-quarter comeback. New Orleans actually tried to give the game away with multiple bad penalties and two interceptions, but still managed to hold on for the win. Final score: NOC 21, GRD 10
Players of the Week
Offense: Jean-Etienne Tremblay (RB – CHI): 102 rushing yards, two rushing TDs, plus six receptions for 40 yards
Defense: Alexander Gamble (DE – MIA): 4 tackles (one for loss), five QB hits and two sacks
Special Teams: Andrew Castonguay (K – CAL): four field goals and an extra point
Here the week 11 preview:
-2023 UFFL season week 11 on December 29th-
Las Vegas (5-4) vs Chicago (7-2)
New york (7-2) vs Montreal (7-2)
New Orleans (3-6) vs Nashville (2-7)
Colorado (6-3) vs Austin (5-4)
Downriver (5-4) vs Baltimore (4-5)
North Florida (5-4) vs Miami (2-7)
Richmond (1-8) vs California (3-6)
Grand Rapids (5-4) vs Easton (5-4)
Have a great one!
New York at Easton
Did both teams just chug energy drinks before the game started? This was the jumpiest game I think I’ve seen this season, with over a dozen pre-snap penalties between both teams. Maybe it was because Easton knew that the ball was coming right at them the entire time. The Defiant pounded the rock against the Bald Eagles defense all game with 35 rushing attempts to only 22 passes. Those passes were incredibly efficient, though, as Emi Tachibana completed all but five of them, including three touchdowns. Easton, on the other hand, couldn’t get anything going on the ground. They were playing from behind all game, resulting in Draco Lindwurm attempting a career-high 50 passes. Final score: NYD 27, EAS 13
Las Vegas at Montreal
Montreal appears to be firing on all cylinders now, as they easily handled the Bandits today. For the first half it was actually a close game, with the lead changing back and forth several times. The wheels started to come off for Las Vegas near the end of the second quarter, when a fumble set up the Royal with a short field for an easy touchdown. Montreal received the second-half kickoff, and Appleby immediately connected with Nicholas Baker for a 51 yard reception, with an additional 15 tacked on for unnecessary roughness. From there, it was all the Montreal show, with the Bandits being held to a field goal for the rest of the game. Final score: MTL 30, LVB 13
California at Nashville
If I told you that one team had 393 yards of total offense, and one team had 14 penalties for 126 yards, which one would you assume to have won the game? It’s a actually a trick question – both teams were the California Demons, who were both Jekyll and Hyde today against the Tuts. This was actually a low-scoring game, with seven lead changes despite Kiedo Masquarde’s best game of the season, going 38 of 46 for 360 yards. Part of that passing total was because the Demons frankly *sucked* at rushing today. They managed only 33 yards on 24 attempts, with a long of only three yards. Still, the only thing that really kept Nashville in this game, and in fact had them in position to win, was the undisciplined play and penalties on California. Nashville took a four point lead with a field goal with only 2:16 to play, but Masquarde led his team down the field, converting two fourth downs to complete the come-from-behind victory. Final score: CAL 19, NSH 16
Colorado at Richmond
This one is totally a tale of two halves. Richmond managed to overcome several mistakes, including two interceptions (one a pick-six) to hold on to a 17-13 lead at the half. Unfortunately, that’s when everything started to go wrong for the Flames. They missed a 46 yard field goal, allowed Colorado’s rookie backup QB to complete eight straight passes, and failed to convert from 1st and goal at the Colorado 7 yard line. Rookie receiver Chris Davis might have had a career-high 141 yards receiving, but that was about the only bright spot for the Flames in the second half as the Crushers, well, crushed their way to a comeback victory. Final score: COL 34, RIC 17
Miami at Baltimore
Can I just copy and paste my intro to the CAL/NSH game? No? Well, anyway, Miami pulls off the upset despite giving up 110 yards in penalties and over 200 yards rushing. After several games of amazing play, Christian Wright has come back to earth in a big way, with four interceptions to only two touchdowns over the last two games. Wil Hudson, on the other hand, had his best game of the season, doing just enough to keep the score close. Miami didn’t take a lead until a fourth quarter touchdown pass to Roy Viridi-Aqua. Then it became the defense’s job to hold Baltimore back, and for once they actually managed it, holding the Ponies to a field goal at first, and then managing to get a stop on the two-minute drill at the end of the game. Final score: MIA 21, BAL 17
Downriver at North Florida
I have good news and bad news for Lillian Newman. The good news is that she remains the premier rushing QB in the league. She had both a 50-yard rush and a rushing TD tonight, and has a chance to finish in the top ten for rushing at any position. The bad news is that she also turned the ball over twice, and the Waves got outplayed by Caryn Becker and the Renegades today. Becker actually matched Newman run for run, finishing with only two fewer yards and a longer rushing TD. That touchdown came late in the fourth quarter, and put the game out of reach of the Waves, who had been mounting a desperate comeback with 14 unanswered points. Final score: NFR 31, DWN 17
Chicago at Austin
This is another example of a good team being able to capitalize on its opponent’s mistakes, even when that opponent is statistically outplaying them. Going solely by the box score, this should have been a blowout for the Blues. They had over 150 more yards of offense than the Outlaws, beat them in first downs and time of possession, and outpaced them on the ground in fewer total attempts. However, Austin wide receiver Stephen Harris would fumble the ball on the very first play of the game, allowing Chicago to score a quick field goal, and Kai Koa would get strip-sacked in his own end zone in the second quarter to set up an easy touchdown run for Jean-Etienne Tremblay. Those ten points off of turnovers were pretty much the margin of victory, as Chicago would recover the onside kick attempt after a late Blues TD reduced their deficit to 11. Final score: CHI 27, ATX 16
New Orleans at Grand Rapids
Let’s not bury the lede this time. New Orleans came into Grand Rapids and upset the Dragons. However, they didn’t outplay them. Grand Rapids’ loss can likely be chalked up to a combination of poor special teams play, poor ball handling and injuries. Earl Holley missed two field goals, the Dragons fumbled the ball three times, and Bobby Burnette injured his knee trying to recover the last of those fumbles and wasn’t able to attempt a fourth-quarter comeback. New Orleans actually tried to give the game away with multiple bad penalties and two interceptions, but still managed to hold on for the win. Final score: NOC 21, GRD 10
Players of the Week
Offense: Jean-Etienne Tremblay (RB – CHI): 102 rushing yards, two rushing TDs, plus six receptions for 40 yards
Defense: Alexander Gamble (DE – MIA): 4 tackles (one for loss), five QB hits and two sacks
Special Teams: Andrew Castonguay (K – CAL): four field goals and an extra point
Here the week 11 preview:
-2023 UFFL season week 11 on December 29th-
Las Vegas (5-4) vs Chicago (7-2)
New york (7-2) vs Montreal (7-2)
New Orleans (3-6) vs Nashville (2-7)
Colorado (6-3) vs Austin (5-4)
Downriver (5-4) vs Baltimore (4-5)
North Florida (5-4) vs Miami (2-7)
Richmond (1-8) vs California (3-6)
Grand Rapids (5-4) vs Easton (5-4)
Have a great one!
