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Post by lionsroar on Apr 12, 2008 23:45:15 GMT -5
LIONS DERAIL EXPRESS 50-25 Date: 4/12/2008 11:26:01 PM
COLUMBUS, GA (April 12, 2008) – The Columbus Lions (3-2) of the American Indoor Football Association defeated the Reading Express (3-2) 50-25.
After following behind early 9-0, Conrad would lead the Lions comeback with 190 passing yards, completing 16 of 30 passes and 4 touchdowns. Wide Receiver Anthony Merritt was Conrad’s favorite target of the night as he collected 7 catches for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The Lion’s defense held strong as they withheld the Express offense without a score until 18 seconds left in the game. Led by Linebacker Justin Rivers 5 tackles and 1 interception, the Lions caused 4 turnovers including two that were returned for touchdowns. Newcomer David Thomas had a huge welcoming party as he contributed 4.5 tackles, a forced fumble recovery, and 1 interception in his Lions debut. Reading could not contain the Lions frontline pressure, as Express QB Rob Flowers was sacked 3 times.
“The defense really improved from their poor performance in Carolina, we still have some tinkering to do with our special teams but all in all our team stepped huge in a win over a great team,” says Head Coach Jason Gibson.
Next week the Lions will be presenting ‘Military Night’ as they take on the Fayetteville Guard on April 19th at 7:30 at the Columbus Civic Center. Be sure to listen to all the details on WSHE AM 1270 for this and next weeks match-up on the upcoming Coaches Show this Tuesday at the Sports Page.
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Post by fwp on Apr 13, 2008 7:12:39 GMT -5
The dominance in this game really surprised me as I followed it last night.
I expected a very tight game.
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Post by lionsroar on Apr 13, 2008 18:48:31 GMT -5
The dominance in this game really surprised me as I followed it last night. I expected a very tight game. Did you watch it or listen to it?
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Post by fwp on Apr 13, 2008 19:08:33 GMT -5
The dominance in this game really surprised me as I followed it last night. I expected a very tight game. Did you watch it or listen to it? I wanted to watch it, planned to in fact, but ended up having to follow another game for the scoreboard. I kept my eye on the scoreboard. That doesn't tell a lot, other than Columbus was running away with the game. A game I expected to be a nailbiter. How did the on-line video turn out? Anyone get the chance to check it out? I hope to another week, although this was certainly a week I expected a marquee game.
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Post by lionsroar on Apr 13, 2008 21:09:40 GMT -5
My brother purchased it and he and his family had a fun filled night with the Lions without even being at the game. To his surprise he had on the field coaches interviews while relaying calls in and they had a mic in the huddle while plays were being called (not all but got a good taste), so much to his surprise he felt it neccesary to text me throughout the game as it was happening(yeah I got them after the game). He made it that much more enjoyable by running a 'vga' from his Computer to his TV and getting 35 inches of Pure Football greatness with surroundsound throughout.
.........god sounds like a great night! I just need them to do this for away games now
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