Week 3 Games

Boise @ San Antonio

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The Nightmare (1-2) gave Boise (2-1) their worst nightmare in a game which saw Boise's 3 stars all go down with injuries, Shaun King, Patrick Crayton, and Kenny Irons. The Nightmare, led by David Carr, took advantage of this and scored 35 unanswered points to put the game away. Carr had 2 passing Touchdowns and a 1 rushing Touchdown, while passing for 293 yards. LeGarrette Blount had another big game as well rushing for 83 yards with 2 Touchdowns. Boise's Shaun King was injured with a MCL Tear, he's out for 9 weeks, He would be able to return for the 2nd round of the Playoffs if Boise makes it. Boise's Patrick Crayton was injured with a Broken Foot, he's out for the rest of the season and playoffs (14 weeks). San Antonio's LB Larry Foote was injured with a strained back, he's out 4 weeks, so he will be able to return Week 7.

PoTG: David Carr - 3 Touchdowns (1 Rush), 318 total yards (293 passing)

Memphis @ Alabama (Notable Game: Memphis Marathon)

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The Gladiators(2-1) got things started with a Leigh Tiffin 32 yard Field Goal. Then in the 2nd Quarter Memphis(2-1) striked back with a touchdown. After some punts, Michael Vick took over and ran for his 3rd rushing touchdown of the season to take the lead at Halftime. In the 3rd Quarter not much happened as Gramatica tied it up with a 48 yard field goal. But Tiffin hit a 18 yarder later in the quarter to re-gain the lead. In the 4th Gramatica hit a 28 yard Field Goal to tie it up with 1:49 left. Vick led the Gladiators down the field but they couldn't score before time ran out leading to Overtime. Memphis won the Overtime toss and chose Defense first, Upchurch had two big runs to get Alabama around the 10 and then Michael hit his brother Marcus in the endzone for a Touchdown. Then it only took the Kings two plays to get in the endzone, with Harrell finding Tyree. Then in the 2nd Overtime Harrell hit Harrison for a huge Touchdown pass. Alabama answered back though with a Upchurch 2 yard Touchdown. Then in the 3rd Overtime Upchurch fumbled and it was picked up and returned 60 yards by Rod Coleman for the Game winning Touchdown. Memphis RB Correll Buckhalter was injured with a Broken Thumb, he will be out 4 weeks, he will be able to return in Week 7.

PoTG: Rod Coleman - 5 TACK, 1 TFL, Fumble Recovered for the Game-Winning Touchdown

Hawai'i @ Lincoln

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See Game Recap here

Connecticut @ Las Vegas

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The Navy (0-3) lost another heart breaker to the Aces (2-1), The Navy hit the board first on a White touchdown. After the Aces punted, Bryant McFadden picked off Jason White, John Parker Wilson then led the Aces down the field and hit DJ Hall on a 17 yard Touchdown. Ahman Green answered back with a 3 yard Touchdown. After a long drive, Wilson found Hall again for a 2 yard Touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the Half. In the 2nd Half, White led the Navy down the field and threw his second pick of the day in the endzone. Las Vegas led by Wilson took advantage of the turnover and he hit Hall for their 3rd touchdown each to take the lead. Then in the 4th White hit Stovall for a huge 26 yard Touchdown to tie it up. Las Vegas answered right back however, as they ran down the field using Kevin Jones and on the final play Wilson hit Hall again for their 4th hookup in the endzone to take the lead. The Navy moved down the field but Las Vegas secured the win on a 4th down stop with 21 seconds left in scoring position.

PoTG: DJ Hall, 10 Receptions for 177 yards and 4 Touchdowns

Louisville @ Quebec

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Louisville (2-1) tied with Alabama for the East lead after pulling off their 2nd East victory over Quebec (1-2). The 1st Quarter started off all offense, Louisville scored on a Davenport rushing TD and a Snead passing TD, the Polaires also scored as Plummer hit Jackson for a 58 yard Touchdown. Then in the 2nd Quarter it was all defense with 3 turnovers, Snead was picked off twice, the 2nd coming after McAllister fumbled on the 10 yard line. The Shockers were able to get on the board before halftime with a 40 yard Field Goal. In the 3rd, the Shockers tried to go up by 13 but Carney missed the 45 yard Field Goal. Snead was picked off for the 3rd time late in the 3rd, this led to a 39 yard Field Goal by Coutu to put Quebec within a Touchdown in the 4th. Louisville then put it out of reach with a 10 yard TD pass from Snead to Caldwell.

PoTG: Najeh Davenport, 189 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing Touchdown