Phoenix Outlaws Football 2007©

                                                                                                                                          

The Outlaws and the Mustangs played a rematch from week one. The roles would be reversed however with the game being close in all phases however the Mustangs would make the big play at the big times especially in the second quarter when they would score 14 of their 17 points in the game. For the Outlaws it was to many missed tackles on defense, and 6 turnovers on offense, and 1 turnover on special teams that killed every opportunity The loss puts the two teams tied for second place, and with the split on the head to head, if the teams remain tied, it will come down to the power points. First things first, the Outlaws will need to mop up some loose ends and focus on the next three games before worring about the playoffs. The Outlaws did rush for 86 yards on 17 attempts for a 5.06 avg. Frison did throw to 6 different receivers for 126 yards. The defense was lead by McGriff with 6 tackles, and Gant with 4. Both of those players would also have interceptions.  Lamb ended up the day with 4 passes defended. Next up a much needed break with the league having a Bye weekend. Our 12th annual team picnic will take place this weekend and then Arizona's longest adult amatuer rivalery will take place when the Sting and the Outlaws battle at 3:30 pm on 3/20/2010.

In a rematch from week two, rival teams would try and duplicate the shootout from earlier in the year. It started out that way when Outlaws Andrew Follins took a pitch and ran 68 yards into the endzone to open the scoring on the day. The Rangers would answer quickly on a deflected pass from Lee to Lichty from 71 yards out, and here it goes again.... or so we thought. After everyone settled in, the defenses took over. The second quarter would end scoreless with the two teams tied at the half 7-7. The Outlaws Wayne McGriff took the second half kickoff and returned it 77 yards to open the scoring in the third and after Johnny Chavez kicked his second extra point, the Outlaws lead was 14-7. Again the Rangers would answer on Lee's second touchdown pass, this one from 41 yards out to Ramos and the two teams would be tied again at 14. The fourth quarter would see more great plays by both defenses and the only chance for a score by either team was a Ranger field goal that was blocked. At the end of regulation the game was 14-14. The Outlaws would win the coin flip and choose to go on defense first. After stuffing the first three Ranger plays, Chad Werely kicked a 43 yard field goal for the 17-14 lead. Next up, starting at the 25 yard line, the Outlaws first play would be a Travis Frison 11 yard pass to Mike Cvelbar for a first down at the 14. Second play, another Frison pass, this time to Jay Trammell into the endzone who brought in down for the score and it was game over, a overtime winner 20-17. The game was special for many reasons, but none more than the appearance of fallen Outlaw Kareem Khalile who was given a pass from the hospital only six weeks after his spinal injury. After the game, the team huddled around him and Kareem stood out of his wheelchair and broke the team down... not a dry eye in the staduim! Life gives you a few special moments to cherish, we were all fortunate to be part of one on Saturday. Kareem we were all honored to have you there. Keep working hard, we love you brother! Outlaw 4 Life!

On the first game of the day the 3-1 Phoenix Outlaws and the 3-1 Arizona Thunder would play one that went down to the wire. In a windy ice rain, both teams would battle through 12 turnovers including 8 by the Outlaws. But at the end of the day... "The Hell with the storm, did you bring the ship home". Outlaw runningback Andrew Follins would have his best day as an Outlaw rusing 24 times for 120 tough yards including a 25 yard touchdown run. Travis Frison threw for 214 yards, and the receiving group was lead by Frank Garcia with 74 yards followed by Mike Cvelbar's 68 yards, and C.J. Venezia's 52 yards. The defense held the Thunder ground game to negative yardage until Rashad Armstrong ripped off a 23 yard touchdown run with :45 seconds to go in the fourth to give the Thunder a total of 8 yards rushing on 16 attempts. That Armstrong score built a 27-20 lead due the missed try on the two point conversion. With practically no time remaining the Thunder kickoffed to Wayne McGriff who promply took it 70 yards for the score with :30.4 seconds remaining to close the gap to 26-27. With an oportunity to tie and go into overtime it was decided to just make it happen now and with the 3 yard run by Andrew Follins, the final lead was taken at 28-27 with just a kickoff left. The Thunder could not return the favor and when Outlaws DB Gilbert Martinez took the ball from the returner, it was check mate in yet another exciting CFL game. The Defense was lead by DE Ron Romero's 7 tackles and a sack, as well as Larry Davis who totaled 4 tackles and 2 sacks. Gilbert Martinez also added a key interception for the Outlaws. Up next the rematch with the always tough and well coached Glendale Rangers at 10:00 am this Saturday.

Saturday night the Outlaws played the league favorite Glendale Bulldogs and at the end of the night, they are still the favorites. The Bulldogs played on a short field and took advantage of it by winning 42-7. After Carlton Fox forced and recovered a fumble, the only Outlaw scoring of the night followed with 9 second remaining when Travis Frison completed a pass over the middle to C.J. Venezia. Daniel Garner had his best day as an Outlaw recording 8 tackles. Cornelious Lamb added an interception before the half. The Outlaws will accept the next Bulldog challenge in week 10, but for now need to focus on this weeks opponent the retooled Arizona Thunder at 10:00 am at Moon Valley High.

Unlike the pre-season game the Outlaws and Coyotes played a more competitive game. On the heals of a physical and mentally tough game a week ago, the Outlaws and Rangers had their hands full getting back on track this week. The Rangers would loose this week, and we had a tougher game than expected. But to the Coyotes credit - they came to play. At the end of the day the 20-0 Outlaw win put the team at 3-0 to start this young season. Wayne McGriff took the opening kickoff 75 yards for the first score, and Mike Cvelbar caught two touchdown passes from Travis Frison from 18 and 11 yards out. Johnny Chavez kicked two extra points and that would be all of the scoring on the day. The running game combined for 87 yards rushing on 25 attempts with Steven Myers 29 yards, Atman Parr 26 yards, and Frank Garcia 26 yards. The defense recorded their first shout out of the season lead by Steve Seeley's 8 tackles, and sacks by Gary Stevenson, and Tracy Peoples. Next up a battle of two 3-0 teams. Outlaws vs Bulldogs at 6:30 pm Saturday night 2/13/2010 at Moon Valley High.

Outlaws vs Rangers... that should be enough said... however it would not do this long time rivelry justice. The 28 fourth quarter points will attest to how bad both teams wanted to win this one. The Outlaws would take the opening kickoff and drive right down the field to score the first points of the game on a Mike Cvelbar reception from Travis Frison from 9 yards out. After a goalline stand by the Outlaws the Rangers would close out the scoring in the first quarter with a field goal from 20 yards out making it 7-3 Outlaws. The Rangers would break the seal on the endzone in the second quarter on a 9 yard pass play and the teams would head to the locker room 10-7 Rangers. There would only be one score in the third quarter when Travis Frison hit Sherod Smith in stride down the left sideline for a 86 yard score and the third quarter was in the books with the Outlaws up 14-10. The fourth quarter was next and that is when the tennis match started. After the second awesome goalline stand the Rangers would cut the score to 14-13 on another field goal. Then David Michael would drive the Outlaws down the field after some hard running by Atman Parr and Andrew Follins, and the passing of Michael concluded with a Michael strike from 14 yards out to Smith for his second score of the day and a 21-13 lead. The Rangers lead by veteran league QB Marwin Lee scored back to back touchdown passes, however on both scores they would be unsucessfull on both two point conversions and with less than two minunites to go the Rangers moved to a 25-21 lead. On the first play Michael would fire a lazer to C.J. Venezia who caught it in stride and pulled away from the defenders for the final score of 27-25 Outlaws. The Rangers would have an oportunity at the last drive but attempting a 51 yard field goal... the fake pass was droped sealing the Outlaw victory. Matt Malleo would lead the defense in tackles with 10 followed by Ed Gant with 9, and Wayne McGriff with 8. McGriff also added a sack as well as Tracy Peoples adding another one. Sherod Smith lead the receivers with 112 yards and 2 scores followed by Venezia with 75. Andrew Folling toped the Outlaws in rushing yards with 54 on 9 attempts. Next up... a rematch with our pre-season team the Northern Arizona Coyotes at 1:00 pm at Moon Valley High.

Opening day finally came to the Copper Football League. For the Outlaws we would face the East Valley Mustangs for the second straight year and as it was a year ago, the Outlaws would win the game to start the season 1-0. The win was bitter sweat however as former Mustang and new Outlaw defensive back Kareem  Khalile was carried off of the field with a serious spinal injury. All of our prayers are with you Kareem!!! The game would see the Mustangs drive down to the Outlaws goal line and the Outlaws would once again put up one of their famious goal line stands. After stoping the Mustangs on 3 downs a penality would give the Mustangs four more shots. Three plays later they would attempt a field goal that was blocked by Cornelious Lamb and returned 87 yards by Matt Malleo for the first points of the game.  A little later the Outlaws would score their second touchdown of the game on a two yard pass from David Michael to Sherod Smith to go into the half up 14-0. The second half would see the Outlaws Johnny Chavez kick back to back field goals from 40 yards and 24 yards out for a 20-0 lead. The Mustangs would get on the board in the fourth quarter with a safety, followed by an onside kick recovery and a drive for a touchdown ass from 11 yards out. After a sucessful two point conversion, the score was narrowed to 20-10. The Mustangs tried the second on side kick hwever the Outlaws would recover and put the game in "check mate" with a 37 yard pass from Michael to Smith, their second such hook up on the day, and it was game over. On the defensive side of the ball not only was the goal line stand huge but on the night it recorded 4 sacks and 3 turnovers. They were lead by Wayne McGriff with 7 tackles and Otis Frazier who added 6. The league favorites are up next the Glendale Bulldogs at 10:00 am this Saturday. Our focus and prayers are with Kareem. Get well soon, we hope your surgery goes well!

Pre-Season 2010 started shakey with nervious anticipation, but ended strong. The biggest part of this day however will be the proceeds going to Ronald McDonnald House Charities! The Defense broke the ice on the 2010 season when Kareem Khalile broke in front of a would be receiver for the interception and returned it 71 yards for the first score. The Outlaw Defense would dominate on the day recording 6 turnovers including four fumble recoveries, and two interceptions as well as five quarterback sacks. In all the defense scored a total of three times with Ed Gant returning a fumble 32 yards, and Michael Jajou returning a fumble 4 yards. Steve Seeley lead all tacklers with 6 including 5 solo followed by Otis Frazier with 5 tackles. Matt Malleo also took an interception 62 yards for a score but is was called back on a penilty.
The Offense was lead by two touchdown passes from Travis Frison to C.J. Venezia from 32 and 30 yards out. Yancy Cole caught a touchdown pass from David Michael, and fullback Frank Garcia pounded a 3 yard run. The offense threw 14 passes for 121 yards and 3 scores, and rushed 27 times for 115 yards. Six different runningbacks touched the ball equally, and Daniel Reagan lead the group with 37 yards on 5 attempts. In all, a lot was learned about the talent the Outlaws should bring into the 2010 season. Now we just have to settle in on everyones role. Next up the East Valley Mustangs who have reloaded their squad. Set for a 7:00 pm kickoff it should be interesting! - Be there!
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                                                1st half       2nd half       final
N. Arizona Coyotes                     0              0          -    00                            PASSING: Frison 3-9-63-2-2, Michael 3-5-58-1-0
Phoenix Outlaws                        14            35         -    49                             RUSHING: Reagan 5-37-0, Follins 5-26-0, Parr 6-26-0, Garcia 3-16-1, 
                                                                                                                              Myers 2-8-0, Polchin 2-7-0, Frison 2-0-0, Malleo 2-<5>-0
Outlaws- Khalile 71 yard interception return  (Chavez kick)                        RECEIVING: Venezia 3-76-2, Smith 1-27-0, Yancy 1-17-1, Trammel1-1-0
Outlaws- Venezia 32 yard pass from Frison  (Chavez kick)                         DEFENSE: Seeley 6-5-1, Frazier 5-3-2, McGriff 3-3-0, Stevenson 3-3-0,
Outlaws- Gant 32 yard fumble return  (Chavez kick)                                                        Gant 3-2-1, Seiloff 3-2-1, Mathis 3-2-1, Romero 2-2-0
Outlaws-  Venezia 30 yard pass from Frison (Chavez kick)                                              Rosales 2-1-1, Erazo 2-1-1, Sosa 2-1-1, Khalile 1-1-0,
Outlaws-  Yancy 17 yard pass from Michael (Chavez kick)                                                Garner 1-1-0, Lamb 1-1-0, Peralta 1-1-0, Cvelbar 1-1-0
Outlaws-  Garcia 3 yard run (Chavez kick)                                                    SACKS: McGriff 2-4 yrds, Seeley 1-9 yrds, Lamb 1-6 yrds,
Outlaws-  Jajou 4 yard fumble recovery (Insalaco kick)                                                                      Romero 1-2 yrds
                                                                                                                        INTERCEPTIONS: Khalile 1-71 yards TD, M. Malleo 1-62 yards