| Kazaam
November 15, 2011
12:51:42 PM
Entry #: 3838324
| Knights vs Steelers: This one will be another one for the ages. The road has always gone through steelerville for the Knights and that has not worked out in their favor. The Knights lost to the Steelers last spring as they went for two belts in one day. Rocket was just too much for a drained Knights team and he scored on a rush with seconds left on the clock.
Knights come into this one after embarrassing the BeachRaiders in their first 1 vs 8 seed matchup. Steelers had another battle with Kash's minions but after some controversy the Steelers walked away victorious 27 to 20. In their regular season matchup the Knights beat the Steelers 27 to 6. This has been done by the knights before (last fall) with a undefeated reg season (not counting a forfeit) and then a loss to the Steelers in the playoffs. Scotty Bard who the Steelers had not seen in years threw for 230 yards on 13 for 17 pass attempts and 3 tds no ints.
Rocket is this years MVP with over 300 yards rushing and 4 tds, over 1500 yards through the air along with 22 tds and only 3 ints. With a solid o line rocket is easily the most dangerous player in the league. I dont see this game like it went last spring. This will not be a 9 to 7 game or whatever it was in the spring. The Knights qb is the real deal. He gets it out of his hands and delivers a very accurate ball. Ish struggled when he got pressure up the middle by the Steelers but Bard seems to handle it better and deliver quick accurate balls. But the Steelers are the Knights Kryptonite so who knows.
With their key additions on their dline the knights seem to have answered all of their issues. I do not see many holes on the Knights on either side of the ball. The Steelers are an intimidating force when it comes playoff time and are always a tough matchup for any team. Rocket always takes the game into his own hands at the end of ball games. If Knights can eliminate the big plays from Rocket they can win this ball game. Knights 21 Steelers 13.
Keys to the Game for the Knights: Once you get through their Oline stop. Just mirror Rocket and force him to make a snap throw. Do not chase him thats when he is at his best. Stay on their receivers down the field...do not underestimate Rockets throwing ability.
Keys to the Game for the Steelers: Get pressure on Bard. Your secondary is not good enough to hang with the Knights wr's down the field. Do not get in a shootout with them...try to slow the game down and control the clock.
Players to watch for the Knights: >QB Scott Bard is new to the hartford league and put up MVP type numbers his first season. 2230 passing yards along with 35 tds! >WR Josh Withee is a converted qb to wr. He has flurished in this role as slot for the Knights. 658 yards on 37 receptions and 11 tds. >WR Steve Angiletta has been one of the best in the league for a while now. With close to 600 yds and 9 tds, he is averaging 23 yds per catch. >LB Dan Patterson the long time Knight and leader of the leagues best defense has 43 flag pulls 3 sacks, 2 ints, and a def td. >DB Jamaal Foye another long time great db in this league is a lock down corner who makes every flag pull in his area. 26 flag pulls and 4 ints.
Players to watch for the Steelers: >QB Rocket Bryant is league MVP and an unstoppable force in the flag game. >WR Chris Collins a long time and productive steeler with 370 yards and 4 tds on the year. >Tylee and Anrae are big tough guys for the Steelers. Can be used anywhere WR/TE/RB/DL. >LB Izzy Riveri a flag pulling beast. 35 flag pulls and anchors the middle of the steelers defense. >LB Marcos is another solid linebacker for the Steelers who is always in the right position. He has 3 sacks along with his 17 flag pulls. >DL Brown has 8 sacks on the year is a big force on the dline.
Best of luck to both teams. YGunz vs Vikes tomorrow.
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