Yard Dawgz Stay Put After Big Win
June 17, 2009 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz News Release
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (6-5) remained at #12 in this weeks af2 Coaches Poll for the third consecutive week. Last week, the Dawgz defeated the Milwaukee Iron (4-7), 63-28, and got their second straight win over a team fighting for a playoff spot. Oklahoma City's defense continued to improve after a midseason swoon building momentum for a playoff push.
WEEK 13 TOP 10
RANK TEAM PTS
1 Spokane 383 (23)
2 Tulsa 356 (2)
3 W-B/Scranton 330
4 Boise 293
5 Tennessee Valley 292
6 South Georgia 267
7 Arkansas 246
8 Green Bay 219
9 Iowa 199
10 Kentucky 159
The Dawgz defense came up huge forcing 10 stops and seven turnovers while holding the Iron offense to only 138 total yards. DB Fred Shaw was named the Aaron's Defensive Player of the Game after leading the team with four tackles, three pass deflections and three interceptions, tying a Yard Dawgz single game record for picks. In his effort he became the Yard Dawgz all-time leader in career interceptions (11) and sets the mark for single season interceptions with seven.
The Dawgz front five put pressure on Iron QB Todd Hammel, sacking him seven times and forcing three fumbles. The defensive front was led by DE Colin Bryant, who had three sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Oklahoma City's all-time sack leader, DE Aaron Chavers, also contributed with two solo tackles, one sack and a forced fumble. The Iron offense was held scoreless for the last 27 minutes of the game.
The Yard Dawgz seek revenge against the Corpus Christi Sharks next Saturday, June 20th at the Cox Convention Center. Give blood from 2-7 PM and receive a free ticket to the game! Yard Dawgz Flex Packs are now on sale starting at just $50! Yard Dawgz single game tickets are on sale, starting at only $10! The Yard Dawgz Block Party begins every home game at 5:00 PM on Reno. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 PM. For additional information, please call (405) 228-3294 or visit www.okcyarddawgz.com.
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