UFL Week 4 Notes

Published on October 5, 2011 under United Football League (UFL 1) News Release


DESTROYERS LOOK TO STAY UNDEFEATED AS OTHER UFL TEAMS PLAN TO STAY IN 2011 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME HUNT IN WEEK 4

Week 4 of the 2011 United Football League season could have a significant impact on a team edging closer to qualifying for and hosting the 2011 UFL Championship Game.

On Friday at 7pm Eastern, the league-leading Virginia Destroyers (2-0) will play host to the Sacramento Mountain Lions (0-2) at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. Victory for Marty Schottenheimer's unbeaten league leaders along with another bumper home attendance would put Virginia in pole position for the season finale rewards both on and off the field. For the Mountain Lions, it is a chance to halt a two-game slide and get back in contention.

The game will air live on Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic in the Hampton Roads region and on the www.UFL-Football.com webcast powered by Veetle and sponsored by ConAgra Foods as DAVE JOHNSON and JERRY GLANVILLE call the game in the booth. Comcast SportsNet California will also air the game in to Mountain Lions fans back in Sacramento.

On Saturday at 5pm Pacific (8pm Eastern) at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, both the 1-1 Omaha Nighthawks and 1-1 Locomotives will look to put themselves in prime position to host and participate in this year's title game by claiming either second place in the standings, or a share of top spot.

Of course, while there is a possibility of having a 3-0 team and another standing at 0-3, all teams could instead be locked at 2-2 after the fifth week of action - if results play out that way.

As part of their home entertainment experience, the Destroyers will feature nationally acclaimed musical group 4Shore at halftime. 4Shore, comprised of Hampton Roads natives Allynn Walker-Bey, Daijreous Poole, Jessie Munn and Brandon Showell will also sing the national anthem on Friday. 4Shore received national exposure last week on a popular Fox television talent show.

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WEEK 3 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Offense - Jeremiah Masoli, QB, Omaha Nighthawks and John David Washington, RB, Sacramento Mountain Lions

Defense - Stuart Schweigert, S, Omaha Nighthawks

Special Teams - Jeff Wolfert, K, Omaha Nighthawks

Wolfert set or tied many new UFL standards on Saturday night. His 56-yard field goal in the third quarter now is the longest in league history, and Wolfert became the first player to hit two field goals of 50 or more yards in a game (56 and 54 yards). He also tied a league record by scoring 15 points in one game, connecting on four field goals in a single game and attempting five field goals in a single game.

Rookie signal caller Masoli made his first professional start on Saturday and went 27-for-42 for 283 yards and two interceptions. He also ran for 24 yards on five attempts. Masoli's 35-yard completion to wide receiver Chad Jackson on the final drive of the game helped set up Wolfert's game-winner as he orchestrated the explosive Nighthawks offense.

Washington made his first-ever UFL start in place of injured all-time league-leading rusher and receiver Cory Ross. Washington ran for 114 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, and added two catches for four yards.

Schweigert led the Nighthawks with seven total tackles and added his first UFL interception and a fumble recovery in the victory. His interception in the fourth quarter paved the way for a Noel Devine touchdown run to tie the game at 23.

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2011 UFL STANDINGS

TEAM W L PCT. PF PA HOME ROAD

Virginia Destroyers 2 0 .1000 57 30 1-0 1-0

Las Vegas Locomotives 1 1 .500 40 51 0-0 1-1

Omaha Nighthawks 1 1 .500 46 53 0-1 1-0

Sacramento Mountain Lions 0 2 .000 47 56 0-2 0-0

UFL WEEK 4 SCHEDULE (All times local)

Friday, October 7

Sacramento at Virginia, 7 p.m. EDT

Saturday, October 8

Omaha at Las Vegas, 5 p.m. PDT

UFL WEEK 4 PREVIEWS

Sacramento Mountain Lions (0-2) at Virginia Destroyers (2-0), Friday, 7 p.m. Eastern

ALL-TIME SERIES: First-ever meeting.

BROADCAST:

Live TV: Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic with Dave Johnson and Jerry Glanville

Live TV: Comcast SportsNet California with Dave Johnson and Jerry Glanville

Live web stream: UFL web stream powered by Veetle and sponsored by ConAgra Foods, www.UFL-Football.com

Live Destroyers Radio: ESPN 94.1 http://www.espnradio941.com/

Live Mountain Lions Radio: KHTK Sacramento http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/

NOTES: Sacramento is 0-2 for the first time in franchise history... Mountain Lions quarterback RYAN COLBURN leads the UFL with five touchdown passes... Sacramento linebacker DONTARRIOUS THOMAS had a team-high 17 total tackles in two games... Sacramento running back JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON was named joint offensive player of Week 3... Mountain Lions return specialist AARON WOODS has 215 kickoff return yards in two games... Virginia is looking for the second 3-0 start in UFL history (Florida Tuskers were 3-0 in 2009)... Destroyers quarterback CHRIS GREISEN is 5-0 all-time in the regular-season as a UFL starting quarterback... Virginia middle linebacker TONY TAYLOR has 15 total tackles, two tackles for loss and an interception this season... Destroyers kicker DELBERT ALVARADO has scored 21 points in two games this season... Virginia had all three Players of Week 2 in QB Greisen (offensive), Taylor (defensive) and Alvarado (special teams).

Omaha Nighthawks (1-1) at Las Vegas Locomotives (1-1), Saturday, 5 p.m. Pacific

ALL-TIME SERIES: Las Vegas 2, Omaha 0.

LAST MEETING: Las Vegas 24, Omaha 10 (October 28, 2010).

BROADCAST:

Live Locos Radio: FOX Sports Radio 920 AM; http://werlv.com/

Live Nighthawks Radio: KOZN 1620AM; http://1620thezone.com

NOTES: The Nighthawks lead the league in total offense with 402.5 yards per game... Omaha running back SHAUD WILLIAMS tied a league record with two rushing touchdowns in Week 3... Nighthawks defensive end CLAUDE HARRIOTT had a league-record-tying two sacks at Sacramento last week... Omaha kicker JEFF WOLFERT became the first kicker in league history with two 50-plus-yard field goals in one game... Three Nighthawks won Week 3 UFL Player of the Week awards: JEREMIAH MASOLI (offensive, shared), safety STUART SCHWEIGERT (defensive) and Wolfert (special teams)... The Locos average a league-low 333.0 yards per game allowed on defense... Las Vegas tight end ADAM BERGEN has a team-high nine catches... Locos linebacker DANNY LANSANAH leads the team with 2 1/2 tackles for loss... Las Vegas punter DANNY BAUGHER is averaging 41.7 yards per punt.

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