BULLS ON THE STAMPEDE!
Both teams won their respective conferences last season, and after a tight game last year it promised to be an action packed game. The Hornets started with the ball and made good progress up-field before a goaline stand by the Bulls saw the Hornets face a fourth down and goal. The Hornets quarterback picked out an open receiver with a precision pass only to see the ball dropped for a turnover on downs. The Bulls quickly opened the scoring as Neil Arnold threw to McLennan for the touchdown. On the Hornets next possession Paul Arnold intercepted and returned it for the score. McLennan scored the point after to stretch their lead to 13. The Bulls defense forced another turnover on downs to set up McLennan for his second TD of the day. Wylie converted and the Bulls were up 20-0. The Hornets had to reply and marched up-field. They had a couple of attempts at the end-zone before Bramwell intercepted and returned the ball 45 yards down the sideline for the score. By now the flood gates were open as both McLennan and Bramwell scored further touchdowns before the interval. Both touchdowns were converted, one by McLennan and the other by rookie Gavin Dickson. Just before halftime the Hornets managed to score as Gavin Strathearn made a great catch in the end-zone. Initially the referee ruled the pass incomplete, however the Bulls players informed the referee that the catch was good. With the extra point
good the halftime score
was 40-7 in favour
of the Bulls. McLennan converted to put the Bulls up by 40. The Hornets didn’t intend to give up and put together a good drive resulting in their second score of the day. However, any hopes of a fight back were dashed as Arnold intercepted the point after attempt and ran it back for a 2 point ‘deuce’. Bramwell came in at quarterback and continued where Arnold left off. In three possessions he threw 3 touchdowns passes, 2 to McLennan and 1 to Arnold. Dickson got his second conversion of the day as well as John Guthrie also converting. The Bulls defense continued to dominate as Todd continued to pressure the Hornets QB getting several sacks and forcing more interceptions. With little time remaining McLennan got his sixth touchdown of the day, Guthrie converted and the Bulls ran out 76-13 winners. Grant McLennan was named as the smm7.com most valuable player after breaking 2 club records, 6 reception touchdowns and 39 offensive points in a game. 76 points is also a club record, the previous being 73. After the game Headcoach Neil Arnold commented “I’m overjoyed with todays performance, everything clicked and we dominated throughout. I’m extremely happy with our new players. We gave John Guthrie his first starting position and he proved that he was worth it." " Both John and Gavin scored their first points for the club today and they look like being great players for the future” he continued “We’ve been working on our extra point conversions in training lately" " In the past we have lost a few games down to extra points scored. People don’t seem to realise how important they can be, it can be difference between winning and losing. I’m pleased to say that we scored 8 out 11 today." " I am also very pleased that we were able to put a good show on for all the spectators that came to watch the game, and with the Inverness game having to be re-scheduled till later in the year our fans may still have an opportunity to come and watch the best American Football team around.” The Bulls next game is away to the Carluke Cobras on the 29th of July. A win for the Bulls will see them qualify for the play-offs as they attempt to win the Scottish Championship for the fifth year in succession. For further information contact
Neil Arnold on 01592 569871,
email enquiries@kirkcaldybulls.com
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Kirkcaldy
Bulls American Football Club hosted the Glasgow Hornets at the Beveridge
Park Festival.
