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by Walter L. Johnson II
Published on June 7, 2005 under arenafootball2 (af2)


Ten weeks have come and gone in this 2005 arenafootball2 season, and the quest for postseason play has begun in earnest. Let's take a look at the week that was: Week 10.

BLIZZARD LOSE SECOND STRAIGHT GAME: After winning six of its first seven games, the Green Bay Blizzard have now lost back-to-back games, the latest a 38-24 loss to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers last Friday at home. As for the Pioneers, they ended a two-game skid of their own, thanks to 11 total tackles by Thomie Venisee. With the win, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton now trails Green Bay by one game for second place in the East Division.

YARD DAWGZ DOWN DORADOS: The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz put a stop to the Rio Grande Valley Dorados four game win streak with an easy 59-35 win at home last Saturday. The Yard Dawgz forced seven RGV turnovers in winning their third straight game. Jeromy Flowers was the defensive hero for Oklahoma City, recording six tackles, recovering a fumble, and intercepting two passes.

STEAMWHEELERS PUT OUT FIRE: The Quad City Steamwheelers stunned the Louisville Fire 47-41 to snap a four-game losing streak Saturday. Quarterback Sam Clemons, who completed 22-of-35 pass attempts for 197 yards and three touchdowns, led Quad City to victory. Clemons also used his legs to lead the Steamwheelers to the win, as he rushed for five yards and one touchdown.

TALONS TAME COYOTES: The Tulsa Talons won a 54-53 thriller over the Central Valley Coyotes in a battle for first place in the West Division Saturday night. The Coyotes overcame a 34-10 deficit to lead 38-34. But the Talons rallied to win in the game's final seconds when Robert Reed caught a 21-yard pass as time expired, followed by a two-point conversion pass from Josh Blankenship to Donovan Morgan. With the win, Tulsa (7-2) now enjoys a two-game lead over Central Valley and Rio Grande Valley in the West Division.

DRIVE TO THE PLAYOFFS: Here's how the playoff picture would look if the regular season ended this week. Remember, 12 teams will advance to the af2 playoffs in 2005, with the division winners guaranteed a first-round bye. Each week right up until the end of the regular season, we will break down the playoff picture as it develops. So, what are we waiting for? Let's go!

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

1. Florida (8-1)*

2. Manchester (8-1)*

3. Green Bay (6-3)

4. Louisville (5-4)

5. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (5-4)

6. Albany (3-6)

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

1. Memphis (8-1)*

2. Tulsa (7-2)*

3. Amarillo (6-3)

4. Oklahoma City (5-4)

5. Rio Grande Valley (5-4)

6. Central Valley (5-4)

*--Current division leaders

A LOOK AHEAD: Here are the top games for Week 11 in the af2.

Manchester (8-1) at Green Bay (6-3): The Wolves look to extend their winning streak to eight games, while the Blizzard hopes to reverse a two-game skid in this showdown of East Division teams.

Amarillo (6-3) at Oklahoma City (5-4): The Dusters head into Oklahoma to battle the Yard Dawgz in a critical battle for playoff position in the National Conference. As mentioned above, just one game separates the third seed (which would be Amarillo), and the other three lower seeds, including Oklahoma City.

Tulsa (7-2) at Rio Grande Valley (5-4): The Talons fly into south Texas in hopes of extending their lead in the West Division against the Dorados in yet another Saturday night showdown.

QUICK PICKS:

Last Week: 5-5

Season-To-Date: 55-33 (.625)

Bakersfield over Arkansas (Friday)

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton over Albany

Macon over Bossier-Shreveport

Florida over South Georgia

Louisville over Birmingham

Manchester over Green Bay

Memphis over Quad City

Tulsa over Rio Grande Valley

Oklahoma City over Amarillo

Central Valley over San Diego

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