Halfway There: The AAF Week Five in Review
Halfway There: The Week 5 Wrap Up
Five down and five to go! Let’s take a look at what shook loose this weekend.
Apollos at Iron:
In what was supposed to be a matching of two titanic teams,
we were treated to a lopsided Apollos victory, 31-14.
Orlando flexed its defensive muscle in this one, leading to a pick-six and the
benching of Perez. Backup Keith Price came in and threw the first touchdown pass
of the season for the Iron, which may have paved the way to a QB controversy in Birmingham.
In what was supposed to be a matching of two titanic teams,
we were treated to a lopsided Apollos victory, 31-14.
Orlando flexed its defensive muscle in this one, leading to a pick-six and the
benching of Perez. Backup Keith Price came in and threw the first touchdown pass
of the season for the Iron, which may have paved the way to a QB controversy in Birmingham.
Stallions at Fleet:
After a slow start, the Stallions and Fleet messed around and gave us the most
memorable finish in AAF history. After Salt Lake scored a touchdown AND a two point conversion,
the Fleet were left with just under a minute remaining and two timeouts. On 2nd and 10, QB
Mike Bercovici heaved up a prayer that was answered by WR Dontez Ford.
This set up a game winning 43 yard field goal from Hageman, ending in the fleet carrying him off the
field. The finish was so spectacular it actually overshadowed an equally impressive night from DB
Kameron Kelly. Kelly had three interceptions, including one he took back for a touchdown.
After a slow start, the Stallions and Fleet messed around and gave us the most
memorable finish in AAF history. After Salt Lake scored a touchdown AND a two point conversion,
the Fleet were left with just under a minute remaining and two timeouts. On 2nd and 10, QB
Mike Bercovici heaved up a prayer that was answered by WR Dontez Ford.
This set up a game winning 43 yard field goal from Hageman, ending in the fleet carrying him off the
field. The finish was so spectacular it actually overshadowed an equally impressive night from DB
Kameron Kelly. Kelly had three interceptions, including one he took back for a touchdown.
Express at Legends:
What a difference a QB makes. Aaron Murray has changed Atlanta from pretender to
contender. In just two games, Murray has throw for nearly 600 yards and has gone 2-0. The Legends
are now in a place to contend for the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Memphis, however, is left looking
for answers on their offensive line, as QB Zach Mettenberger was battered and bruised all game.
What a difference a QB makes. Aaron Murray has changed Atlanta from pretender to
contender. In just two games, Murray has throw for nearly 600 yards and has gone 2-0. The Legends
are now in a place to contend for the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Memphis, however, is left looking
for answers on their offensive line, as QB Zach Mettenberger was battered and bruised all game.
Commanders at Hotshots:
Buoyed by four turnovers in the first half, including a pick-six of QB John Wolford, San
Antonio was able to jump out to a 26-0 lead at the half against Arizona. The Commanders were only
able to manage a field goal in the second half, which was just enough to hold off the Hotshots, 29-25.
Arizona continues to be its own worst enemy, with many unforced errors including drops and penalties.
Notably though, the Hotshots were able to convert a late game onsides attempt, which helped to
pull them within four.
Buoyed by four turnovers in the first half, including a pick-six of QB John Wolford, San
Antonio was able to jump out to a 26-0 lead at the half against Arizona. The Commanders were only
able to manage a field goal in the second half, which was just enough to hold off the Hotshots, 29-25.
Arizona continues to be its own worst enemy, with many unforced errors including drops and penalties.
Notably though, the Hotshots were able to convert a late game onsides attempt, which helped to
pull them within four.
Notables from the weekend:
You get a pick six, you get a pick six, everyone gets a pick six: Three games featured an interception return for a touchdown.
- Orlando's Keith Reaser, his second of the season
- San Diego's Kameron Kelly, one of three interceptions in the game for him
- San Antonio's Derron Smith, one of three interceptions for the Commanders
Elevens still around:
- Younghoe Koo and Elliot Fry, kickers for Atlanta and Orlando, respectively, are a perfect 11/11 on the season
Parity
- The final scores of three of the four games this weekend were within four points or less. Teams are executing better, and there are less penalties. This is leading to higher quality play, and more compelling games.
Magic Numbers???
- In a city where the NBA team is called the Magic, the Orlando Apollos are generating a little magic of their own. At 5-0, their magic number to clinch a playoff spot is three, and we're only halfway there.
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