Post by 50yardfan on Apr 3, 2011 11:26:45 GMT -5
www.thetimesherald.com/article/20110403/SPORTS/104030326/Football-Predators-fall-Chicago
It seems all of the turnover has finally begun to affect the Port Huron Predators.
Two weeks ago, the Predators looked to be at their best while defeating the Dayton Silverbacks.
On Saturday, in front of an announced crowd of 1,519, the team played arguably its worst game of the season while losing to the Chicago Knights, 45-29.
"We have been trying to do our best and keep it together, but (the distractions) are making a difference," said Predators captain Ernie Smith, who missed the second half Saturday with a leg injury.
"At this point, it looks like we have to win out just to make the playoffs."
The Knights clicked on offense Saturday while Port Huron floundered.
The teams were tied at seven after the first quarter, but Chicago (1-1) took at 16-14 lead into the half.
From that point on, it was all Chicago, as they outscored the Predators 29-15 in the second half.
Port Huron quarterback Jim Roth struggled, only completing 10 of 23 passes for 94 yards.
"The offense was out of sync," Port Huron coach John Forti said. "Jimmy was off. There were guys open and he was missing guys."
Port Huron's own Terry Mitchell had a couple of outstanding plays in the fourth quarter.
First, he out-jumped a defender for a 30-yard reception. Two plays later, he scored on a 4-yard reception.
"We have to start getting everybody at practice," Mitchell said. "(Roth) wasn't at practice the last two practices.
"We have to get back in sync with everyone at practice and take advantage of our opportunities."
Port Huron will return April 9 at the Cincinnati Commandoes, the defending champions of the Continental Indoor Football League.
It seems all of the turnover has finally begun to affect the Port Huron Predators.
Two weeks ago, the Predators looked to be at their best while defeating the Dayton Silverbacks.
On Saturday, in front of an announced crowd of 1,519, the team played arguably its worst game of the season while losing to the Chicago Knights, 45-29.
"We have been trying to do our best and keep it together, but (the distractions) are making a difference," said Predators captain Ernie Smith, who missed the second half Saturday with a leg injury.
"At this point, it looks like we have to win out just to make the playoffs."
The Knights clicked on offense Saturday while Port Huron floundered.
The teams were tied at seven after the first quarter, but Chicago (1-1) took at 16-14 lead into the half.
From that point on, it was all Chicago, as they outscored the Predators 29-15 in the second half.
Port Huron quarterback Jim Roth struggled, only completing 10 of 23 passes for 94 yards.
"The offense was out of sync," Port Huron coach John Forti said. "Jimmy was off. There were guys open and he was missing guys."
Port Huron's own Terry Mitchell had a couple of outstanding plays in the fourth quarter.
First, he out-jumped a defender for a 30-yard reception. Two plays later, he scored on a 4-yard reception.
"We have to start getting everybody at practice," Mitchell said. "(Roth) wasn't at practice the last two practices.
"We have to get back in sync with everyone at practice and take advantage of our opportunities."
Port Huron will return April 9 at the Cincinnati Commandoes, the defending champions of the Continental Indoor Football League.