Standings 2008
| Team | PCT |
|---|---|
| Sussex Thunder | 0.700 |
| Southern Sundevils | 0.600 |
| Kent Exiles | 0.600 |
| Oxford Saints | 0.450 |
| Ipswich Cardinals | 0.444 |
| Norwich Devils | 0.150 |
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This time it's war!!!
The Oxford Saints take on conference leaders the Kent Exiles this Sunday for the second time in 3 weeks.
The last game between the 2 took place in the Exiles back yard and Oxford were 14 point underdogs going into the game. The form books meant nothing to an Oxford team, who rolled into town, ripped up the form books and rolled out again.
This time will be different though; Oxford no longer has surprise as an Ali.
Since their last meeting, Oxford had a week off and Kent beat Norwich at home to cement their position at the top of the table. The Exiles have also picked up a couple of injuries to key personal. Star RB Stuart Muir looks set to miss the clash with a rib injury as does top LB The Widget who has a broken hand.
The good news for the Exiles is the return to form of QB Aaron Griffiths who looks back on song after a torrid time against the Saints 'Pain Train' defence last time out. Griffiths passed and ran for a touchdown against Norwich last week. RB Rob Stewart also had a big day against Norwich behind a rejuvenated O line, Stewart rushed for 141 yards. The Exiles Defence is the main reason why they top the table. Led by LB's Mark Vickers & Aaron Alexis they continue to dominate opponents.
The Saints should be almost at full strength. CB Karl Sears will be missing after picking up concussion against the Exiles last time, apart from that the Saints will have all guns blazing. After a shaky first 2 games for the Saints they now look to be moving in the right direction. Big wins against Southern Sundevils and Kent have left the Saints desperate to keep the winning feeling alive.
QB Jay Taylor is starting to make his mark. After a patient couple of games settling into Coach Houin's offence the last 2 games have shown prolonged glimpses of the immense talent Jay has. The Oxford O will be keen to put in a big game. RB Chris Taylor was an ankle tap away from breaking some big runs last time.
The battle of the day has to be the Kent offence against the Oxford defence. The Saints D totally terrorised the Exiles o-line in the first encounter. Twelve sacks on the day and a total shut down of the Kent running game proved the 'Pain Train's' dominance. The Saints also hope to have inspirational LB's Tyler Kamish & Paisley Qwantru back, both were missing last time out.
So Here We Go Again
The Monster Mash.
The Big D Smash.
The Ultimate Clash.
Can Jay Taylor lead Oxford to a 3rd straight victory?
Will star WR's Pete Cleaver, Ali Galbraith and crew steel the show with their own brand of 'shake & bake'?
Or will big hitters Vickers, Alexis & Baron D'Anyangue cast Kent's big black shadow over Taylor & the boys?
Or will it be the 'Pain Train' Oxford D, led up front by big, bad Graham Cribbes & Stephen Bentley that once again smash Kent back into Exile?
One thing's for certain. There will be nowhere to hide.
Only the brave will survive.
Oxford v Kent.
This Time its War.
Be there.
KO 2.30pm.
Published: 05-06-2008 by Andrew Day