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Blizzard defeat Steamwheelers, 56-49

Published on May 21, 2005 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release


GREEN BAY, WI - Green Bay's Robert Garth hauled in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Johnny Turman with 14.0 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to defeat the Quad City Steamwheelers 56-49.

The game-winning drive looked like it was going to end short until the Quad City defense was called for holding on fourth down. Another penalty put the Blizzard within the 10-yard line, where Garth made the game-winning catch at the back of the end zone. Matt Huebner added a two-point conversion after the try was moved closer due to another penalty.

It was the first time in five tries that the Blizzard has been able to defeat the Steamwheelers, a team they have grown to dislike. The emotions showed during an altercation in the first half.

"They're a real tough organization and we knew we had to come out to play," said Turman.

Quad City didn't look like a 3-4 team during the game, pushing the Blizzard to their limits throughout the entire game, taking the lead twice in the fourth quarter, but failed to put the game away after recovering a Turman fumble.

"The turnovers scared us in this game, but we got it done when it counted," Blizzard Head Coach Bob Landsee said.

The teams combined for 10 turnovers, including four lost fumbles and three failed fourth-down conversions.

Quad City scored quickly after a Blizzard score in the third quarter. The Steamwheelers then recovered an onside kick and scored again on a Jack Walker, Jr. touchdown to tie the game at 35.

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