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MIJB#19 · 02-14-2019, 02:35 PM

Merchantmen wrap 2080 pre-season up with 3-1 record
The Maassluis Merchantmen wrapped up the pre-season action. In games against a couple of the upper echelon teams in the North American Conference, the Merchantmen posted an encouraging 3-1 record.

32-23 win at Frederick Red Menace (5-11 in 2079)
Rookie QB Joshua Lyle completed 11 of 18 for 162 yards and 2 touchdowns, WR Brody Stevens had 5 catches for 96 yards, receiving touchdowns were scored by WR Dwight Clements, WR Rico Techen and rookie WR Les Didier, the latter on a throw from KH Karsten Muchnick. Raul Curie was the leading rusher with 48 yards on 24 carries.
CB Amari Lavelli made 2 interceptions, CB Alonzo Hitchcock, LB Antonio Battle and S Maurice Harkleroad all had 1 pick. LB Antonio Battle was also amongst the four players with a sack.
Rookie K Chance Arnold was 4/5 on field goals and 2/3 on extra points.
Rookies C Butch Pearson and G Raul Hughett were both shockingly underused, while rookie TE Kody Gowan had 2 key run blocks on 3 opportunities.

20-3 win over Texas Sharks (6-10 in 2079)
Rookie Joshua Lyle completed 10 of 18 passes for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns. TE Branden Schwirzke and WR Dwight Clements were on the receiving end of those scores, Clements also lead the team with 38 yards on 2 catches. Raul Curie ran 21 times for 60 yards.
CB Alonzo Hitchcock had an interception, DT Chandler Posante recovered a fumble. LB Glenn Brewer made 3 sacks and defended 2 passes.
Rookies C Butch Pearson and G Raul Hughett were once again used way too little for what was planned.
Rookie K Chance Arnold was 2/3 on field goals, 2/2 on extra points, scoring a 52-yarder.

24-17 win at Williamsburg Colonials (13-3 in 2079)
QB Sammy Erickson completed 15 of 24 for 234 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, QB Ellis McAlister completed 7 of 11 for 92 yards and 1 score. WR Dennis Nadell had 9 catches for 151 yards and 2 scores, WR Brody Stevens had the other score. Walt Blair ran for 86 yards on 12 carries.
CB Alonzo Hitchcock had yet another pick.
DT Glen Stiegler had 2 sacks, DT Chandler Posante 1.5 sacks.
Rookies C Butch Pearson and G Raul Hughett were disappointingly not used.
Rookie K Chance Arnold was perfect on 1 field goal and 3 extra point attempts.

24-31 loss vs Moontown Darksiders (14-2 and IHOF champions in 2079)
QB Sammy Erickson completed 15 of 30 for 191 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception, QB Ellis McAlister completed 8 of 15 for 119 yards and 1 pick. Dennis Nadell had 8 catches for 149 yards, TE Branden Schwrizke had the sole receiving touchdown. Raul Curie carried 20 times for 72 yards, but Walt Blair ran for a touchdown.
Rookie K Chance Arnold scored on all 3 field goal and 1 extra point attempts.
The defense went without a pick or a sack.
Rookies C Butch Pearson and G Raul Hughett were once again not on the field.

02-14-2019, 02:35 PM	#85
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Merchantmen wrap 2080 pre-season up with 3-1 record The Maassluis Merchantmen wrapped up the pre-season action. In games against a couple of the upper echelon teams in the North American Conference, the Merchantmen posted an encouraging 3-1 record. 32-23 win at Frederick Red Menace (5-11 in 2079) Rookie QB Joshua Lyle completed 11 of 18 for 162 yards and 2 touchdowns, WR Brody Stevens had 5 catches for 96 yards, receiving touchdowns were scored by WR Dwight Clements, WR Rico Techen and rookie WR Les Didier, the latter on a throw from KH Karsten Muchnick. Raul Curie was the leading rusher with 48 yards on 24 carries. CB Amari Lavelli made 2 interceptions, CB Alonzo Hitchcock, LB Antonio Battle and S Maurice Harkleroad all had 1 pick. LB Antonio Battle was also amongst the four players with a sack. Rookie K Chance Arnold was 4/5 on field goals and 2/3 on extra points. Rookies C Butch Pearson and G Raul Hughett were both shockingly underused, while rookie TE Kody Gowan had 2 key run blocks on 3 opportunities. 20-3 win over Texas Sharks (6-10 in 2079) Rookie Joshua Lyle completed 10 of 18 passes for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns. TE Branden Schwirzke and WR Dwight Clements were on the receiving end of those scores, Clements also lead the team with 38 yards on 2 catches. Raul Curie ran 21 times for 60 yards. CB Alonzo Hitchcock had an interception, DT Chandler Posante recovered a fumble. LB Glenn Brewer made 3 sacks and defended 2 passes. Rookies C Butch Pearson and G Raul Hughett were once again used way too little for what was planned. Rookie K Chance Arnold was 2/3 on field goals, 2/2 on extra points, scoring a 52-yarder. 24-17 win at Williamsburg Colonials (13-3 in 2079) QB Sammy Erickson completed 15 of 24 for 234 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, QB Ellis McAlister completed 7 of 11 for 92 yards and 1 score. WR Dennis Nadell had 9 catches for 151 yards and 2 scores, WR Brody Stevens had the other score. Walt Blair ran for 86 yards on 12 carries. CB Alonzo Hitchcock had yet another pick. DT Glen Stiegler had 2 sacks, DT Chandler Posante 1.5 sacks. Rookies C Butch Pearson and G Raul Hughett were disappointingly not used. Rookie K Chance Arnold was perfect on 1 field goal and 3 extra point attempts. 24-31 loss vs Moontown Darksiders (14-2 and IHOF champions in 2079) QB Sammy Erickson completed 15 of 30 for 191 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception, QB Ellis McAlister completed 8 of 15 for 119 yards and 1 pick. Dennis Nadell had 8 catches for 149 yards, TE Branden Schwrizke had the sole receiving touchdown. Raul Curie carried 20 times for 72 yards, but Walt Blair ran for a touchdown. Rookie K Chance Arnold scored on all 3 field goal and 1 extra point attempts. The defense went without a pick or a sack. Rookies C Butch Pearson and G Raul Hughett were once again not on the field. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail Last edited by MIJB#19 : 02-14-2019 at 02:36 PM.