Standouts from Cincinnati Landmark vs Columbus Crusaders
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Last night, I attended the game between the Cincinnati Landmark Eagles and the Columbus Crusaders. In what was a back and forth game, the Crusaders ended up winning 27-22. There were several players on both sides who played very well…
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Continue ReadingLast night, I attended the game between the Cincinnati Landmark Eagles and the Columbus Crusaders. In what was a back and forth game, the Crusaders ended up winning 27-22. There were several players on both sides who played very well and here are five of those players.
Luke had a huge game last night as he made 7 tackles, 3 TFL, 4 QB hits and 8 QBH. He plays as a strong side DE. Against the pass, he uses his awesome combination of size, play strength and speed to overpower the OT with ease. He shows good closing speed in pursuit and forces the QB to pass the ball earlier than anticipated. Against the run, he is quick off the ball as he fires out and uses his great play strength and physical toughness to disengage. He quickly locates the RB and displays good instincts as he takes the correct angle in pursuit before making the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL.
Nigel Wright
Nigel Wright
Nigel had a great game last night as he scored 2 TD (1 rushing and 1 receiving) as well as on a 2 pt conversion. he lines up in the backfield and in the slot. When running the ball, he shows good vision as he finds the open hole or cutback lane before exhibiting very good contact balance as he keeps his feet moving on contact before falling forward for extra yardage, He is a good route runner who also displays good hands with a very good catch radius as he makes the catch with his hands extended away from his body. Very good mental toughness enables him to elevate his play in the red zone.
Peyton May
Peyton May
Peyton had a good game on Saturday night. He excelled as a receiver as well as a kick returner. He lines up on the outside as an XWR. He is quick off the LOS and tracks the ball well while in the air before exhibiting good hands as he makes the catch. After the catch is made, he uses his very good play speed and athleticism to gain significant YAC. He is a solid run blocker as well. He displays good play strength, hand use and physical toughness as he maintains his run block against DB and creates a lane for the RB.
Jericho had a great game on Saturday night. He plays as an OLB. Against the run, he shows very good football intelligence as he effectively keys and diagnoses the play. He displays excellent play speed and instincts as he takes the correct angle in pursuit before delivering a powerful hit behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he uses his good play strength to reroute the slot receiver. He displays very good play speed as he chases down the WR and makes the tackle. He plays with an excellent motor as he plays until the whistle consistently.
Braden Miller
Braden Miller
Braden played very well on Saturday night as he was a key contributor as a receiver as well as a kick returner on special teams. He is a good route runner who shows very good football intelligence as he reads the coverage. He displays good hands as he easily makes the catch with his hands on passes thrown on target and uses his great play speed to pick up a first down. As a returner on special teams, he displays excellent athleticism as he makes defenders miss and uses his very good play speed to give the offense good field position or scores on the return.