Power Falls to Cleveland
Published on April 28, 2012 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Pittsburgh Power News Release
(Pittsburgh)
After a quick score on offence was followed up by an interception return for a
touchdown ha the Power up two scores to start the game, an unlucky bounce on a
kickoff and interception stalled the Power momentum in what resulted in a 58-43 loss
to the Cleveland Gladiators. Pittsburgh's loss, in front of 6,034 at the CONSOL Energy
Center snapped a two game Gladiator slide - lifting them to 4-3 while the Power falls
to 2-5.
Bryan Randall became the fourth starting quarterback for the Power this season and
performed admirably well, finishing finished 28-of-44 for 309 yards, five touchdowns
and two interceptions. But the early momentum and a 7-21 lead dissolved as a kickoff
hit the upright and the long bounce fell in Cleveland hands, starting a spiral of
misfortune for the Power. An interception and a drive stunted by a disputed
incomplete call on a long pass to Mike Washington contributed to what was 35
unanswered points by Cleveland.
After being intercepted on his first drive, Cleveland quarterback John Dutton settled
down to record 6 touchdowns on the night. The interception, returned for a touchdown
by Chris Leflore, was Lefore's 6th on the season, setting a Power record, and was
Dutton lone blemish on his evening.
The Power started making a push late in the third quarter as Randall threw two
touchdowns, one to Randy Hymes, the other to Washington. However, the could get
no close than 11 points back. Washington led the Power with 13 receptions and set a
new standard for most catches by a Power player in a single game.
The Power are home at the CONSOL Energy Center nest weekend, celebrating
Superheroes Night on May 5th verses the Georgia Force at 8:00 PM EDT. Fans are
encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero, and the first 5000 fans will receive
first edition Avengers comic books.
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