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| Agustin Crook, QB, Birmingham |
The Birmingham QB set league records with 709 yards passing and 10 TDs as the Stallions overwhelmed the Georgia Force, 76-24. Crook, a 13th-year pro, broke the records of 682 yards, set last season by Orlando's David Judkins, and nine TDs, jointly held by Oakland's Les Lacy, Cleveland's Brandon Robertson, and New Orleans' Vincent Goode.
The win knocked Georgia (6-5) out of a three-way tie for first place in the South Division and kept Birmingham (7-4) tied atop the division with the Shreveport Steamer.
The Stallions had 14 drives. Ten resulted in TDs, two in field goals, one in a punt, and the game ended with Birmingham getting ready to score again after an 11-play drive. Lee Rice, last season's Rookie of the Year, caught seven passes for 322 yards and three TDs.
In other Week 11 games:
- Portland DT Andre Lumley recorded seven sacks, one shy of the league record, during.the Storm's 30-16 victory over the Arizona Wranglers. Lumley dominated the entire game, finishing with 10 tackles and 15 hurries as well. Portland's win put the Storm back into a three-way tie in the West Division with Arizona and Oakland, all at 8-3.
- Houston Gamblers LDE Rolando Moulton had 15 hurries and two sacks in his team's 21-13 triumph over the San Antonio Gunslingers.
- Baltimore Stars RB Jordan Devers rushed for 83 yards and caught five passes for 145 more during a 35-12 win over the Washington Federals.
- The Memphis Showboas scored what appeared to be the tying touchdown with 29 seconds left against Michigan, but missed the PAT as the Panthers escaped with a 31-30 win.
- New Philadelphia Bell coach Redtailhawk picked up his first victory, a 12-6 decision over the Southern California Sun. Philadelphia FS Jason Hubbard iced the win with an interception at the 35 with 1:53 to play.
- The New Jersey Generals have won four in a row after beating the New York Stars, 23-10. Mike Williams' interception was a highlight for New Jersey, which limited New York to 209 net yards.
Week 12 Preview
The Detroit Wheels (11-0) host the Baltimore Stars (8-3) in a battle of division leaders. Another battle of division leaders sees the New York Stars (9-2) hosting the Los Angeles Express (8-3). The Portland Storm (8-3) and Oakland Invaders (8-3) will break one-third of the three-way tie atop the West Division.Record Book
Birmingham QB Agustin Crook, in his 13th pro season, is on pace to set his career high for QBR at 111.54. His QBR in 1975 was 109.10, one season after being traded to the Stallions by the Denver Gold.Coach's Profile
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| jabillups85, Cleveland Thunderbolts |
Playing MFN Since: 3/22/16 (Wow, I didn't realize it had been almost two years!)
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A real-life sports experience: January 1st, 2015, Ezekiel Elliott goes "85 yards through the heart of the south" to clinch the game vs. Alabama. Buckeyes then go on to win the National Championship.
A fantasy sports experience: Won the 2017 MFN Fantasy Football league with a 12-1 record.
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