Haymakers Wrap Up Preseason Play Against Nebraska Danger
February 25, 2013 - Champions Professional Indoor Football League (CPIFL)
Lincoln Haymakers News Release
Lincoln, NE - The Lincoln Haymakers wrap up preseason play last Saturday night against the Nebraska Danger in Grand Island, NE. The exhibition game matched two of Nebraska's professional indoor football teams together to evaluate players before final cuts had to be made. Lincoln's starters looked very impressive maintaining the lead for the majority of the first half. Head Coach Dave Brumagen was pleased with the starters' first half performance. "We came out and controlled the majority of the first half; our guys were really competing and playing assignment football."
Game highlights started with Lincoln's former Husker Cortney Grixby picking off the Danger Quarterback on the first series of the game swinging momentum in favor of the Haymakers. The Haymakers relied on steady play from starting Quarterback A.J. Toscano who started the game 5 for 5 and finished with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. Although down at the half 21-12 the Haymakers offense moved the ball consistently and the defense limited the Danger's offensive attack.
The second half was used as an evaluation opportunity for the Haymakers second string as they opened up against Danger starters. Overall, the coaching staff was pleased the Haymakers had limited procedure penalties while maintaining their composure as their counterparts had multiple personal foul calls throughout the game. For many of the players Saturday night was their first real time indoor football action.
Several other Haymakers had notable performances in Saturday's exhibition game. Safety Jon Banks' interception late in the first half set the offense up to regain the lead. Receiver Shane Scott had consistent play, reeling in a touchdown grab from Toscano in the first half. This week the Haymakers will continue to update the team roster as they prepare for their opening game March 17th against the Mid-Missouri Outlaws in Sedalia, MO.
The Haymakers first home game will be Friday March 29th in the New Victorian Suites Kickoff Classic against the Sioux City Bandits with kickoff at 7:05pm inside the Pershing Center. For more information fans can check out www.lincolnhaymakers.com and by following the team on Facebook and Twitter.
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