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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Posted on March 5, 2009 at 12:46 AM.

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We'll Take 2-1

At first sight of the OS South Season 3 schedule, the Bees needed to buckle their chinstraps. A season opener at the Fort Wayne Bulls, led by the same man that coached the Pittsburgh Iron to a 16-0 record the previous year was a nice 'Welcome to Season 3'. With games against O.J. Simpson's Fargo team, and the offense-heavy Landover Flight, the first three weeks of the season were no joke.

Things started rough with a 28-21 loss to the Bulls, in a closely contested game. Marcus Allen had a clutch day, handing the Bees a loss and sending them to 0-1.

Stats:
B. Starr: 16-24, 266 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
J. Lofton: 6 rec, 160 yds, TD
E. Green: 4 rec, 44 yds, TD

With a new week came a new vigor, as the Bees came back to Boulder for their home opener. The hometown fans would not be disappointed, as they were treated to a massive shootout against the Fargo Fishermen.

Boulder scored on each of their first three possessions, only to be outdone by Fargo, who scored on their first five. The Fishermen's first three drives lasted no longer than two plays, as The Juice was simply out of his gourd in the first half. Simpson would finish with 225 total yards and three touchdowns.

A 35-21 halftime deficit would be erased by the Bees, who midway through the third quarter found their defense. A key 3rd down stop on an Anthony Carter drop allowed the Bees back into the game, as Boulder shut out Fargo in the 4th quarter.

A monster day offensively was summed up as such by Coach Skids, "Their was simply zero defense today. It was unbelievable. I gotta tip my cap to O.J., the guy was nuts today. We stuck with it though, and that's why we got Bart. He's a winner, and he never quits."

The game was sealed on a Deacon Jones forced fumble with Fargo driving for the game-tying score. His partner-in-crime Dexter Manley recovered and Derrick Brown added a field goal to seal the victory. Final Score 52-42.

Stats:
B. Starr: 24-34, 477 yds, 5 TD, 1 INT
J. Lofton: 7 rec, 225 yds, 2 TD
C. Taylor: 251 Total yds (71 rush, 101 rec, 79 rtn) 4 TD
D. Jones: 1.5 sacks, FF

Finally, in Week 3, Boulder went on the road again to face the Landover Flight. A team featuring Raymond Berry, Don Maynard, and Dante Lavelli looked to be fearsome, but the Bees continued on their offensive roll. Starr would turn in another five touchdown performance, and the Bees coasted for much of the second half, defeating Landover 49-7.

Stats:
B. Starr: 11-15, 283 yds, 5 TD, 1 INT
C. Taylor: 11 car, 136 yds, TD
J. Lofton: 4 rec, 147 yds, 2 TD
E. Martin: 2 rec, 70 yds TD
D. Jones: 3.5 sacks
D. Manley: 2 sacks
C. Lake: INT

With the difficulty of the schedule, the Bees are lucky to be 2-1 after three weeks. While they look to be an offensive juggernautm the defensive side of the ball needs to gel signifigantly.

Nick Buoniconti must step up, as he was torn apart by Bulls' TE Jackie Smith, if the Bees are to be succesful in stopping 3rd downs this year.

Next week: vs. San Diego Stallions (at Boulder)

Category: OS South Season 3

Our New ACFL Franchise

Posted on March 5, 2009 at 12:10 AM.

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Boulder Welcomes Bees

The news in late February that the OS South's Oxnard Warthogs would be moving to Boulder was the biggest news this town's seen since Rashaan Salaam was winning Heismans. Citizens of Boulder have been wanting a pro team for a long, long time.

And with an ACFL team comes an ACFL South draft. Here's our breakdown:

ROUND
1: Nick Buoniconti, LB (Franchised)
2: James Lofton, WR
3: Dexter Manley, DE
4: Charlie Waters, SS (traded for E. Robinson, FS)
5: Eric Green, TE; Bart Starr QB (acquired for 6th, 7th round picks)
6: NO PICK
7: NO PICK
8: Carnell Lake
9: Brian Bosworth
10: Eric Martin
11: Charley Taylor, RB/WR; Reggie White DE

OVERALL ANALYSIS:
Team looks to be potent on offense with 5 offensive players, including a Gold and two Silvers. Defensively, much will rely on the front seven's ability to get pressure, and the ability of unknown CB's to slow down the prolific WR's in this league.

BEST PICK:
Bees were very lucky to get the dual threat Taylor so late, along with Reggie White. Probably the most potent 11th round in the entire draft. White has been dropped for Deacon Jones, who Coach Skids feels will give more consistent pressure.

WORST PICK:
After the trade for Starr, the Bees watched as each OLB was taken off the board, along with every FS. This forced two reach picks, with Lake and Bosworth. The Boz will play ROLB in the 3-4, but Skids may have been wiser to draft that last WR earlier instead of ending up with a decision between Eric Martin, Willie Gault, and Rick Upchurch.

SHOCKER:
"We couldn't believe teambayern jumped for Starr in the 5th. He was a must have for our offense, and we gave up a lot to get him," said Coach Skids. The organization just wasn't prepared to go with Joe Theismann as a replacement with similar attributes, due to his lack of arm strength.

OUTLOOK:
The first five rounds went swimmingly, as the Bees got each player they targeted. The coaching staff is excited to test the defenses of the league with their Shotgun heavy offense within the South. Only time will tell if this Boulder squad is playoff bound.

Category: OS South Season 3

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Skids on the Move

Posted on February 17, 2009 at 05:19 PM.

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Movin' On Up and Out

With Season 2 officially wrapped up, and the Season 3 Draft underway, news today has come of coach skidsboroff and the Oxnard ownership group relocating in the OS South. Said coach skids:

I've loved this beautiful weather out here, but I'm getting really excited about what our owners are looking into for locations. I can't give any specifics, but I will say we're going to either ski or scuba.

Coming off a season in which he guided the floundering Oxnard franchise to 4 of 5 wins and an 8-8 finish, skidsboroff has plenty to be excited about. The team has decided to keep Captain Nick Buoniconti on as their franchise player, and have snagged legendary big play receiver James Lofton as their first official draft pick (2nd round) in this year's draft.

The rumor mill is pointing to a team heavily laden with strong leadership and versatility. Stay tuned as we update relocation plans and analyze the draft.

Category: OS South Season 3