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.
Team Mega Human 
Nice season boys, we have playoffs to look forward to now. Any idea when the first game is? Hopefully tony will be able to make this one..