Game Preview
Ottawa head coach John Gantt heads up another team that has fully embraced the run game on offense. Where Saskatoon layers in option and deception plays, Ottawa is 100% focused on smash mouth football. HB's Ronnie MacDonald (1-3-2) (OOC, this is 100% a randomly generated name and I think it's hilarious) and Avis Short (0-3-0) are fronted by a trio of mauling offensive linemen. This team will only throw the ball to make sure the QB is still awake and ready to act as a vehicle to hand the ball off. The defense was a second priority but they have corners who can stop the pass and a front 7 specialised to stop the run.
Regina is fronted by coach Bill Toms, who is a big believer in balance. Their offense will be keyed by star wideout Brett Charron (3-0-2) in his 2nd year, rookie QB Elroy Dawson (2-0-1) and competent veteran Maria Ploughman (2-0-2). Corner Kirk Schaffer (2-0-2) captains a balanced defense that's a real mix of youth and veteran skill.
GAME LOG
Both teams start their opening possessions with TD drives that highlight their respective strengths. 14-14 at T10
The same pattern repeats for possesion 2, except Regina answers back quicker! 28-28 near the half way point
Regina gets a defensive stop on the third series, then has a long 7 pt drive. They turn the ball over on T23, up 35-28
Ottawa scores in 2 plays - up 42-35 with two plays left for Regina.
DL Duane Dill stuffs an option play - OTT adds 3 on the last play and thats the game - final OTT 45 - REG 35.
Both teams accounted for themselves very well!
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