Cyclone Defense Dominates Falcons 33-6, Foxes Fall To Cook County

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    Published on 07-12-2010
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    The St Charles Cyclones and the Columbia Falcons were arguably the best two defenses in the Alliance Football League both were only giving up seven points a game and dominating opponets offenses. The Cyclones offense showed the league that they are still a force to be reckoned with and the Cyclone defense laid claim to the best defense in the league. (Photo: #17 Alex Thomas)



    The Cyclone defense did not allow a TD, the Falcons only score came when the Falcons tipped a Mike McMullen pass at the line of scrimmage and returned it for a TD. The Falcons only managed 29 yards of total offense (15 rushes -1 yards and 5-26 passing for 30 yards and 7 int) while also recording 8 turnovers and a safety. The defense was once led again by LB Jason Van Loo with 7 tackles and FS Marqueas Mclaurin with 2 interceptions. “ This defense is really starting to come together” Said Mclaurin “ With the addition of (former NAIA All American From Culver-Stockton) SS Juan Martin I don’t know how teams are going to score against us.”


    Juan Martin



    The Cyclone offense was back to its old ways of dominating defenses with receivers Jason Boyd, Alex Thomas and Matt askew the Falcons did not have an answer for their size and speed. “The Falcons do have a good defense and they created some turnovers” said QB Mike McMullen “They did some things differently than what we saw on film so we tried to make some adjustments. Our timing was off a little, but that’s to be expected we haven’t had everyone there in weeks” said McMullen.


    Justin Robinson

    This was the first game since the Cyclones heartbreaking loss to the Nashville Storm and coach Troy Robertson was happy with the way the team responded “ We had a good week of practice and the guys really came together” Said Robertson “ They showed the heart and dedication this week that I expect from Cyclones. I don’t think we played that great offensively, but its just some timing issues that will be fixed” Said Robertson


    Mike McMullen

    Game Notes:

    Cyclone backup QB Steve Stuckey threw the first TD of his career a 37 yard strike to Alex Thomas.


    Dylan Stuckey throws a TD

    Cyclone WR Jason Boyd was back in action after a three week layoff and had 4 receptions.

    Jason Boyd

    Former Columbia Falcons and current Cyclone Running Back Justin Robinson and Left Tackle Lawrence Latham had fantastic games against their former team.

    Justin Robinson

    K Will Rodriguez made a 38 yard Field Goal and is still perfect on the season.

    Will Rodriguez

    Game Article courtesy the St. Charles Cyclones.
    All Photographs By PhotoGal

    St. Charles Cyclones Website


    Dylan Ward

    In other area Semi-Pro action, the Sprinfield Foxes were short handed when they traveled to Cook County to take on the Grizzlies and fell 24-18. The Foxes put up a good fight despite missing nearly a dozen starters or players who normally receive significant playing time.

    Foxes QB Dylan Ward had a big game for Springfield, going 8 for 18 for 243 yards and three touchdowns, throwing one pick. Ward also lead the team with 47 yards rushing.

    Explosive receiver Alonziea Moore nabbed 2 long touchdown bombs from Ward, for 107 averaging 53.3 yards a catch. Kwain Karrick also had a monster day for the Foxes, catching two including a 70 yard touchdown pass for a total of 93 yards.

    Decatur Rage standout running back Akeem Topps lead the way with 43 yards from the running back position.

    Jae Russell, in a return from a knee injury, had one solo sack, and Martaz Williams-Davis and Mike Rose combined for another sack for the foxes.

    Foxes picture from file