Team Mega Human advances to next round of playoffs with big win

Team Mega Human braved the elements and defeated the Seattle Saviors in a 20-0 victory on a rainy Thursday afternoon. The heavy rain caused turnovers for both teams, but the Mega Human defense shut out its opponent for the third week in a row to lead the Mega Humans to victory and the next round of the playoffs.

The Seattle Saviors quarterback threw four interceptions during the game, with three picks being hauled in by Mega Human safety Rob Meussner. The other pick belonged to Drew Wate, Shane’s younger brother, who filled in for the injured linebacker and made an immediate impact.

The offense started the game off slow and was forced to punt on its first possession of the game. It was also the first punt of the season for TMH. On its next drive TMH moved the ball down the field, and quarterback Meussner ran the ball in for the score, giving the Mega Humans an early 7-0 lead.

The Seattle Saviors took the ball on the subsequent drive and reached the ten yard line. But the Mega Human defense put together a pivotal goal line stand, and forced the Saviors to turn the ball over on downs at the end of the first half.

In the second half, the Mega Humans started off with the football and sustained a long drive down the field. Meussner, who went 7 for 12 (58 percent) with two touchdowns and an interception, capped the drive off with a touch down pass to wide receiver Alex Whitney in the back of the end zone.

The Mega Humans scored another touchdown late, bringing the score to 20-0 and putting the game out of reach for the Saviors.

The Mega Humans will have to wait until Nov. 17 before they take the field again, time which will let them prepare for their next opponent.

“We’ll use this extra time to get healthy and rest up. We’re just focusing on one game at a time and are looking forward to the opportunity to perform on the field,” wide receiver and defensive back Kyle Thomas said after the game.

The Mega Humans will be given the opportunity to keep its season alive Monday, Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m. on IMA field two.

Game Ball:

This week’s game ball goes to Meussner for the second week in a row, after having three interceptions and a solid performance on offense.

Quote of the Game:

“Boobie just wants to spin,” Meussner said after a flag guarding penalty in the second half. The quote is a reference to one of Rob’s favorite movies “Friday Night Lights”. Meussner is also a fan of the “National Treasure” movie series starring Nicholas Cage.

Injuries:

-Tony Blackburn, K: Suffered a season-ending toe injury after falling down the stairs early Sunday morning. Brian Mayer will assume all kicking duties for the remainder of the season.

That is all for now, please check back next week for more playoff results.

Alex Whitney makes an acrobatic catch in one of the Mega Human’s earlier games. Special thanks to Tristan “Fresh” Krause for the photo, even though it is out of focus.

Team Mega Human routs Flamethrower 37-0

In a game that was expected to be close, Team Mega Human (4-0) completely dismantled The Flamethrowers (2-2), winning 37-0 in its most lopsided victory of the season.  TMH finished the season undefeated, and captured the Rainer Division 9 league championship.

        TMH started off quick, as its offense drove down the field twice and scored, giving them a 14-0 lead.  One score came on a 40-yard pass to wide receiver Kyle Thomas, which appeared to be a blown coverage by the Flamethrower pass defense.  On the next drive, Mega Human defensive end Mike Mayer sacked Flamethrower’s quarterback in the end zone, resulting in a safety.  After a late TMH touchdown brought the score to 23-0, Flamethrower seemingly ran out of gas.

        Mega Human quarterback Rob Meussner put up his best numbers of the season, going 8 for 11 passing (72 percent), and finished with four touchdown passes.  Meussner didn’t play on the team’s final possession.

        As impressive as the Mega Human offense was in this game, the defense shut out its opponent for the third time this season.  DE Mayer and Robbie Stotler combined for six sacks, and came with unrelenting pressure all game.

        Meussner and Brian Mayer both came up with big plays in pass coverage, stopping a Flamethrower offense that put up big numbers against the BTP Scuts last week.

        Now the Mega Humans must look towards the playoffs, where they will enter as a top seed.

        “We aren’t satisfied with going undefeated during the regular season,” Alex Whitney told reporters after the game.  “This is just one of our goals coming into the season.  Now we want to win the championship.”

        In order to win the championship, Mega Human must find a replacement for one of its key players, middle linebacker Shane Wate.  Wate, who injured his hand earlier in the season, underwent season-ending surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ligament in his hand.  Although the surgery was a success, Wate will be in a full arm cast for weeks.

        TMH’s all-purpose player Adam Garrison is expected to fill the void left by Wate in the defense.  So far this season, Garrison has played center, quarterback and linebacker, and is looking forward to his newest opportunity.

        “You cannot replace a Shane Wate.  But if one man could do it, it is Adam Garrison,” Adam Garrison said with supreme confidence.

        Team Mega Human’s first playoff game will be this Thursday, Nov. 6 at 3:30 p.m. on IMA field one.

 

 

 Game Ball: 

This week’s game ball goes to Rob Meussner, who capped off the regular season with his best game yet.  Apart from the four touchdown passes, he played great on the defensive end of the ball, even coming up with an interception.  On the season, Meussner finished 41 for 60 (68 percent) and has thrown 13 touchdown passes and zero interceptions.  Those are numbers Jake Locker dreams about at night.

 

Quote of the Game:

After a referee was asked how much time remained during the middle of the second half, he responded, “Too much.”

 

Injuries:

-Shane Wate, MLB:  As mentioned before, Wate’s season is finished with a torn ligament in his hand.

-Tony Blackburn, K:  He has been found, but at some point he contracted pneumonia.  Blackburn will visit a doctor, but is not expected to play this week.

 

That is all for now.

Tony Blackburn could avoid illnesses such as pneumonia if he wore a shirt more often.