2010 SPRING CLASSIC IN REVIEW
| 2010 GRIDIRON ELITE SPRING CLASSICPATRIOT DIVISION Brooklyn NY | ||||
| TEAM | W | L | PF | PA |
| KINGS BAY KNIGHTS | 4 | 0 | 104 | 56 |
| BROOKLYN BLUE DEVILS | 4 | 1 | 114 | 56 |
| BROOKLYN BULLDAWGS | 2 | 2 | 30 | 39 |
| DEMON KNIGHTS | 2 | 2 | 76 | 46 |
| NASSAU PUNISHERS | 1 | 3 | 65 | 82 |
| LONG ISLAND PANTHERS | 1 | 3 | 47 | 84 |
| 2010 GRIDIRON ELITE SPRING CLASSIC
FREEDOM DIVISION Bronx NY |
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| TEAM | W | L | PF | PA |
| NEW YORK SPARTANS | 4 | 1 | 65 | 26 |
| HC BOUNTY HUNTERS | 3 | 1 | 78 | 38 |
| CONNECTICUT RAVENS | 3 | 1 | 64 | 58 |
| NEW YORK VENOM | 1 | 3 | 20 | 58 |
| NEW YORK STATE BRONCOS | 1 | 4 | 61 | 128 |
| SUPERPREP ELITE | 0 | 5 | 12 | 54 |
Big Game Lives Up To Hype
May 23, 2010 by Gridiron Elite Staff
Filed under HEADLINE NEWS
The matchup was anticipated by the local experts to be one for the ages. And it was all of that plus more. The game was not only competitive, we saw a comeback in the second half and the Bay Knights pulled away only after a furious Blue Devil comeback. There were big plays, and on both sides of the ball. Mistakes made were forced by good defense and not lackluster offense including a great athletic play on the second defensive touchdown by the Blue Devils. Both defenses managed to corral the big play abilities of the quarterbacks for the balance
of the game.
The quarterback matchup that we had been waiting for also delivered. The back and forth affair between the two teams were spearheaded by two of the top signal callers in the area. Wilson showed that his quick feet in the pocket has added more big play ability. On 4th and goal from the 31 yard line he made a clutch throw with pinpoint accuracy to the corner of the end zone. Add in another rushing touchdown the performance by “G-Bloc” is headined as a team and personal comeback story with pressure leading to multiple sacks in the first half. Wilson shook it off and delivered by turning the tide of momentum in the third quarter.
Sage was no slouch on this as he was unable to win his second championship in 6 months. The Blue Devils leaned on their ground game, barely getting off a single pass well into the second quarter. The management of the clock did affect “Mr Tivos” stats, but his performance in the second half had the near capacity crowd on the edge of their seats. His late scoring run was typical Tivo highlight footage. And although he was unable to get the ball in his hands with the game on the line, we look forward to seeing Corey on the gridiron again very soon.
The game atmosphere was great as well. The staff at Kings Bay field handled the big game with courtesy and 1st class service. The Knishes and pretzels were endless and the cheeseburgers stayed sizzling until well after the trophy had been hoisted.
Both sides of Kings Bay field were filled with onlookers, and as the night sky served as a backdrop, the lights of the stadium had served as a highlight to what we all enjoy about minor league football.
Photos By Frank Bettis