Well people, I hope you all enjoyed the spectacle of the Wembley game, I know I did. The game itself though, sadly, turned out exactly the way I expected it to, a complete miss match. From the very first possession it was clear that the Patriots were in a different league to the Buccs.
The pre-game activities included, Toni Braxton and Kathryn Jenkins singing the respective anthems, a performance by Calvin Harris, and celebrity captains Vernon Kay and Joe Calzaghe. Not to mention the Buccaneer cheerleaders and the firework show as the host Buccs came on to the field. All this made sure that the excitement and anticipation for the game was extremely high. The Buccs won the toss, and chose to receive.
After a couple of decent runs by Cadillac Williams, Josh Johnson went to the air, only to be picked off by Pats safety Brandon Meriweather. He took the ball back to put the Pats up 7 - 0, before Tom Brady and the offence had even been out on to the field. The Buccs got the ball back, only for Johnson to complete another pass – to Pats Meriweather again!! Brady came out, found Moss for a big gain, before Welker went in on a screen. Pats up 14 – 0 and the Buccs looking lost.
Brady’s next possession ended with a great pick by Buccs safety Tanard Jackson. Tampa could not get anything going offensively as it was 3 and out after 3 and out. Brady found Aiken, he broke a tackle, and it was 21 – 0 Pats, this is getting slightly embarrassing.
On the next possession though, Johnson finally found his rhythm, finding Antonio Bryant twice, once for a TD. 21 – 7, bit more respectable at half time.
The second half was not a half of football worth remembering. Laurence Maroneys TD run was the only highlight, as both teams realised the game was over. Both teams allowed their backup QB’s into the game late in the fourth. The question now is, after Tampa’s bye next week, which Josh will be starting at QB – Johnson or last year’s 1st round draft pick Freeman?
The game as a whole was a complete success, as the UK fans proved once again, they are worthy of regular season games on these shores. Talk is that we may have more than one game per year in the not so distant future. Also there have again been rumours of a London based franchise, playing in the NFL. How good would that be?
Lee’s Prediction Pats 38 Buccs 10 : Correct winner, and pretty close to that score!
The pre-game activities included, Toni Braxton and Kathryn Jenkins singing the respective anthems, a performance by Calvin Harris, and celebrity captains Vernon Kay and Joe Calzaghe. Not to mention the Buccaneer cheerleaders and the firework show as the host Buccs came on to the field. All this made sure that the excitement and anticipation for the game was extremely high. The Buccs won the toss, and chose to receive.
After a couple of decent runs by Cadillac Williams, Josh Johnson went to the air, only to be picked off by Pats safety Brandon Meriweather. He took the ball back to put the Pats up 7 - 0, before Tom Brady and the offence had even been out on to the field. The Buccs got the ball back, only for Johnson to complete another pass – to Pats Meriweather again!! Brady came out, found Moss for a big gain, before Welker went in on a screen. Pats up 14 – 0 and the Buccs looking lost.
Brady’s next possession ended with a great pick by Buccs safety Tanard Jackson. Tampa could not get anything going offensively as it was 3 and out after 3 and out. Brady found Aiken, he broke a tackle, and it was 21 – 0 Pats, this is getting slightly embarrassing.
On the next possession though, Johnson finally found his rhythm, finding Antonio Bryant twice, once for a TD. 21 – 7, bit more respectable at half time.
The second half was not a half of football worth remembering. Laurence Maroneys TD run was the only highlight, as both teams realised the game was over. Both teams allowed their backup QB’s into the game late in the fourth. The question now is, after Tampa’s bye next week, which Josh will be starting at QB – Johnson or last year’s 1st round draft pick Freeman?
The game as a whole was a complete success, as the UK fans proved once again, they are worthy of regular season games on these shores. Talk is that we may have more than one game per year in the not so distant future. Also there have again been rumours of a London based franchise, playing in the NFL. How good would that be?
Lee’s Prediction Pats 38 Buccs 10 : Correct winner, and pretty close to that score!
No comments:
Post a Comment
Tell me your opinions!!