Rivals Up For the Championship

Jessica Currier

4/15/10

The University of Maine’s campus recreation flag football league played their championship game on April 1, in the dome at the University of Maine. The two teams, Panic at 7A and the Big Lebowskis, were rivals, so tension was high.

The game started off with the Big Lebowskis having possession of the ball. Panic at 7A proved their defense to be alert. Defensive back, Travis Bouchard, snagged the flag off the running back as he headed towards the field goal, directing 7A to a strong beginning.

With the ball handed over to Panic at 7A, Quarter back, Caleb Rousser, threw the ball to Jack Keefer, the wide receiver, who dove for the catch and missed. In doing so, he strained his ACL and was out for the rest of the night.

The Big Lebowskis ran a play and scored the first touchdown of the game with a 25 yard run. Panic at 7A didn’t let this phase them and scored their first touchdown right after, making the score neck to neck and ending the first half.

The beginning of the second half brought in another touchdown for the Big Lebowskis, showing Panic at 7A that they needed a time-out for a huddle, in order to develop a new, strategic play.

Panic at 7A lined up on the line of scrimmage, center Jon Karlberg, hiked the ball and ran out for a 10 yard button hook. Karlberg then ran the ball 25 yards to tie up the game.

The Big Lebowskis didn’t let this turn them off. The quarterback threw a 15 yard pass to the tight-end, winning the University of Maine’s campus recreation flag football championship, 20 to 7.

After the game, the players exchanged handshakes, and the Big Lebowskis celebrated and Panic at 7A showed their respect. Defensive back, Allen Morales from Panic at 7A, quoted, “The Big Lebowskis played a tough game, I’m impressed by how my team presented themselves, and we’ll come back strong next fall.”