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Wolverines Scorched by Fire
Andersen, Ohio
The Wolverines came into their Week 5 contest with the Mt. Carmel Fire with an opportunity to gain a share of 1st place in the South division but left the field with the emptiness of letting another game slip through their fingers.
The teams battled to a 14 point stalemate in the first half with the Wolverine scores both coming on big plays. Rookie RB Montez Graves (Kentucky State) demonstrated an amazing burst for a 70+ yard rushing score off the left side. With a little help from the offensive line, Graves could develop into a consistent play maker.
The return of DE Ray Huff (Kentucky State) has breathed new life into the Wolverine defense. Ray has provided the bulk of the pass rush and has forced multiple turnovers. This week Ray forced 1 fumble, which he also recovered, and recovered a second that he returned for a touchdown.
The offense continued its season long struggles. Dropped passed, interceptions, fumbles all contributed to a host of stalled drives. There were a few brights spots however. Down 28-14 late in the 4th quarter, the Wolverine offense was able to put a score on the board to close the game 28-21, putting the pressure on the defense. The Fire attempted a play action pass to convert a first down and run out the clock, but the ball was intercepted and returned for the tying score.
The pendelum of momentum continued to swing however. The Fire returned a short kick to near midfield and took advantage of a long pass down the seam right through the Wolverine secondary for the winning score.
The Kendrick Johnson led offense had 45 seconds, but no timeouts, to mount a drive. Johnson hit WR Shaun Boykins (Murray State) on tow sideline routes to get the ball to the Fire 29 with 11 seconds remaining. Johnson found his go to WR AJ French streaking down the sideline for the apparent TD but French lost control of the ball when he hit the ground following an acrobatic catch. 5 seconds left to go.....Johnson dropped back and deftly avoided the oncoming rush and delivered a strike to rookie sensation WR Anthony Burnes at the 2 yard line. As the ball was coming into his hands, Burnes stole a quick look to see where the Fire defenders were attacking from but as he did the ball went through his grasp and time expired.
Fire win a nail biter of a game 35-28.
6/27 Fire Game Itenerary
Wolverine Players
We will be meeting at 3 pm at the same rest stop we've used for each of our road games.
It is at Mile Marker 177 immediately after I75 and I71 merge just south of Florence, Kentucky.
We will be wearing Black Jerseys, so you need to bring Black Socks.
If your team fee is not paid in full yet, you must put something towards it before your jersey will be issued.
This is a CRITICAL game for our success in 2009. Be ready to play as a TEAM.
Wolverines feel heat and Fire at halfway point
The Kentucky Wolverines travel to Cincinnati to face the Mount Carmel Fire.
This is the proverbial fork in the road for the Wolverines. With the win, the Wolverines will have at least a share of the division lead and control their own destiny as far as getting into the playoffs.
Lose and the Wolverines will be 2 games back of the upstart Fire, who would also have the head to head tie breaker advantage, with only 5 games to play.
Week 5 will be a test of pride and determination for the Wolverines.
Saturday night will determine if the Wolverines will be a contender in the 2009 playoffs or just another pretender.
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