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revrew · 05-29-2019, 08:47 AM

Season 6, Week 9: 7-1 Panthers visit 2-5 Dragons

FS Gerald Barnes returned from injury this week, and he did lead the team in tackles, record a forced fumble and fumble recovery, but …

Barnes was hardly the story.

How about putting up 52 points? The lowly Dragon offense put up – can you believe it? – 52 FREAKING POINTS!

The game started with a bang, as CB Calvin Minnig returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a score. In the third quarter, CB Broderick Garcia would return another 101 yards for a score.

Meanwhile, QB Dakota Corriveau merely completed 20 of 24 for a score, no picks, and ran in another from 26 yards out. A total of 4, yes 4, rushing touchdowns on the day and a pair of kickoff scores, and the Dragons gave the home town a completely unexpected, upset win, 52-23.

How does a 2-5 team whomp on a 7-1 squad like that??

In related news, the Dragons' recent success may have been spurred in part by the return of RB Drake Boyette to the lineup. Despite never averaging more than 4 yards per carry in any given season, he is averaging 5 per this season.

Alas, studly FB Dwight Stanton completely blew out his knee in this contest and will miss multiple seasons, a tough blow for the young bruiser in his second season.

05-29-2019, 08:47 AM	#194
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	Season 6, Week 9: 7-1 Panthers visit 2-5 Dragons FS Gerald Barnes returned from injury this week, and he did lead the team in tackles, record a forced fumble and fumble recovery, but … Barnes was hardly the story. How about putting up 52 points? The lowly Dragon offense put up – can you believe it? – 52 FREAKING POINTS! The game started with a bang, as CB Calvin Minnig returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a score. In the third quarter, CB Broderick Garcia would return another 101 yards for a score. Meanwhile, QB Dakota Corriveau merely completed 20 of 24 for a score, no picks, and ran in another from 26 yards out. A total of 4, yes 4, rushing touchdowns on the day and a pair of kickoff scores, and the Dragons gave the home town a completely unexpected, upset win, 52-23. How does a 2-5 team whomp on a 7-1 squad like that?? In related news, the Dragons' recent success may have been spurred in part by the return of RB Drake Boyette to the lineup. Despite never averaging more than 4 yards per carry in any given season, he is averaging 5 per this season. Alas, studly FB Dwight Stanton completely blew out his knee in this contest and will miss multiple seasons, a tough blow for the young bruiser in his second season. __________________ Winner of 6 FOFC Scribe Awards, including 3 Gold Scribes Founder of the ZFL, 2004 Golden Scribe Dynasty of the Year Now bringing The Des Moines Dragons back to life, and the joke's on YOU, NFL! I came to the Crossroad. I took it. And that has made all the difference.