Game #1: Tallmadge 12, Stow 0

A victory for A Team Gold to begin the season as the boys (and girls) travel to Stow to take on the Bulldogs.

A Team Gold had a rough start on the opening kickoff, but Dylan S. recovers the fumble on Stow's first play from scrimmage:

The Tallmadge offense had trouble moving the ball against the Stow defense, but on this play, Kane breaks through for a big first down!

However, the offense fails to capitalize on the momentum, and A Team Gold's defense has to hold the Bulldogs' charge. The defense bends but does not break, and the first quarter ends with a 0-0 tie.

As the second quarter gets underway, Bobby C. recovers a bad snap by the Bulldogs. Stow had a total of 8 fumbles, and A Team Gold came up with half of them.

Andrew F. was also able to get recover on another bad Stow exchange:

and the first half ends with a 0-0 tie.

As the second half gets under way, the Tallmadge defense holds Stow to a quick offensive series and Kane gets some good blocking by the punt return unit as he takes the ball into Stow territory.

Later in the period, Kane runs for another big first down:

Once again, A Team Gold's offense fails to get into the end zone and the defense takes over again. A Team Gold then scores their first touchdown of the season as Nate B. picks up a dropped pitch and runs about 40 yards into the end zone!

The conversion fails, and as the third quarter comes to a close, Bobby C. chases the loose Bulldog downfield and makes a touchdown saving tackle!

The third quarter comes to an end with A Team Gold leading 6-0.

The fourth quarter was pretty uneventful until Kane gets loose and runs 65 yards for a huge Tallmadge touchdown (it looked good from high above, I'm sure!)

While the conversion again failed, A Team Gold leaves Stow with a 12-0 victory and some momentum heading into next week's home game against the Mogadore Wildcats.

GOOD NEWS: We hear that Nick C.'s injury was not a break, only a sprain. Looks like he could be back in a few days! Get well soon, Killer!

One final note, A Team Gold is now complete as they were joined by the A Team Gold Cheerleaders! Thanks, girls!

More pics of today's game can be seen by clicking here.

Cuyahoga Falls Scrimmage

A great scrimmage by A Team Gold against the visiting Black Tigers of Cuyahoga Falls and a 13-6 victory for the good guys. A Team Gold ratcheted up the pressure and brought a strong offense and some trick plays, too! The first highlight shows Andrew F. scoring on an option pass from Mike B.

Soon afterward, Dylan S. runs untouched through the teeth of the Falls defense for another A Team Gold TD. A conversion by Andrew S. on the QB sneak gives A Team Gold a 13-0 lead.

The Black Tigers came back with some good plays, but the Tallmadge defense held them back. Here, Colten S. has the perfect angle as he stops a potential TD run by a Falls runner.

Final score, Tallmadge 13, Cuyahoga Falls 6. Next week, the season gets underway as A Team Gold travels to Stow to take on the Bulldogs. Game time is 1:00pm. Players should arrive at 12:00pm. See you there as the 2007 campaign gets underway!

Coaches

Here's the smiling crew that leads A Team Gold!

Player Roster

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Player Pics

Check the snapfish site for individual player pics. Thanks to my nephew, Istvan, for doing the photoshop on these images. All players' photos are now available!

Downloading Photos

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Videotaping Help Needed

Want to get your volunteer fee back? Help me videotape games. I especially need help on October 13th, since I will be in Columbus for the OSU/KSU game, er, beatdown. Help with away games is also needed! Equipment and training will be provided, just stand there and point the camera. Thanks!

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Scrimmage vs Ellet & A Team Blue

A team Gold finally gets on the field with a chance to test their mettle against a tough Ellet team and our TYF twins, A Team Blue. A slow start gives up a big play to the Raiders but A Team Gold dug in and played the the type of hard-nosed football that gave them a 6-2 record last year. Great contribution by all players! Game highlight below features Dylan Skraba's punishing hit on the Ellet receiver for a loss!



A possible schedule change for next week's scrimmage, as we may be staying home against Cuyahoga Falls. Keep checking this blog for updates!

PRACTICE CANCELLED

Practice has been cancelled for Thursday 8/9 due to bad weather and muddy fields.

PICTURE DAY NOTE!:

Please wear BLUE jerseys for Saturday's picture day. Yellow or blue socks are not required, so players may wear white (long or short are OK). Also, wear your game pants and pads. Please arrive no later than 9:45am. John Marfy will also be taking individual headshots by the TYF building before or after pictures for the site--so don't leave until we've taken yours!

SCRIMMAGE NOTE:

Players should bring both blue and gold jerseys since we may be scrimmaging with the other A Team again.

Schedule

Scrimmages:

• Sat 8/11: Ellet & TYF A Blue @ Home map
• Sat 8/18: @ Green map

Regular Season:

• Sat 8/25: @ Stow map
• Sat 9/1: Mogadore @ Home
• Sat 9/8: Green @ Home
• Sat 9/15: @ Cuyahoga Falls map
• Sat 9/22: @ Ellet map
• Sat 9/29: @ Springfield map
• Sat 10/6: Field @ Home
• Sat 10/13: Manchester @ Home

All games begin at 1:00 pm. Please arrive at playing field 45 minutes before starting.

First Scrimmage

Our first scrimmage of the season will be this Saturday, August 11th at 1:00pm. All players should arrive at Overdale Field by 12:15pm. This will be a dual scrimmage against Ellet and the Tallmadge A Team Blue. Bring both game jerseys. With any luck, they will both still be in your car following the photo session.

Picture Day

Picture day is this Saturday, August 11 at 10:00am. Please arrive at Overdale Field no later than 9:45am. Check this blog soon to learn what color jerseys we're wearing! Hint: If in doubt, bring both the blue and the gold jerseys...