This week we've got a tough test against the Danube Dragons, a team who put up a decent fight with the Raiders (who are predicted to win it all) last week. They run a Navy style offense that utilizes misdirection, option, & some Wing-T "orbit" action. They've got a nasty Counter and Naked Boot that concern me a bit, but all in all I think we'll be okay. Because they are a 70% run team, our team speed we should contain them on defense as long as we are assignment correct and don't overpursue.
It is a very hyped up game. We shocked Austria with our dominance against the Black Lions and a lot of eyes are on us as a dark horse contender for the league championship. If we win this week, we'll have almost totally shored up a playoff spot (top 4 of the 6 teams go to the playoffs) and our ownership group will be very excited about that. We've moved up in the Power Rankings from 5th to 3rd in Austria, ahead of the Dragons. This game will show us if we are legit or not, I don't have any doubts that we are, with our explosive offense (who utilized ball control last week, rather than airing it out) and a very fast and sound defense, we should be very tough to beat this year. But, that's why they play the game, I just hope to put on a good show (not give up too many points) for the home opener and our ownership group. The players and coaches alike are excited for our potential this year.
The picture above is an article in today's Wann & Wo talking about our former NFL player Charles Drake (Detriot Lions) and Saturday's game.
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