Not Quite Crashed, But With Two Engines Out And The Third On Fire It Doesn't Look Good

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I forgot about the Freedom game last Saturday. Actually, it was kind of an 'active' forgetting, since their season is all but over after Saturday's loss to Evansville dropped them to 3-6. That's the second time in a row I've seen them lose a home game on the last play; maybe I'd better not go to any more home games.

Maybe 'all but over' is a bit much, given that they're only half a game behind three teams tied for the last two playoff spots, but the offense hasn't shown any real life for quite a while. With Dutcher gone (I had earlier said he was retired, but that's not correct) and Brian White not yet in game shape (read: fat), no opponent fears the long ball; with Rocky Harvey and Luther Stroder still hurt, no opponent fears the running game - although there may be signs of life there based on Ronnie McCrae's performance. The defense is still pretty good, but they're being asked to carry the team right now, and that's a tall order in indoor ball.

That said, I've still got some pictures from the game, shown after the break (click for full flickr.com view).

Scott Russell wraps up Dale Jennings for a loss.  Evansville Bluecats 33 @ Fort Wayne Freedom 31, May 20, 2006
Scott Russell wraps up Dale Jennings for a loss.

Rachman Crable wraps up Aaron Leak for the Freedom's second sack of the game.  Evansville Bluecats 33 @ Fort Wayne Freedom 31, May 20, 2006
Rachman Crable wraps up Aaron Leak for the Freedom's second sack of the game.

Keith Recker stretches out for his second TD catch, a 10-yarder.  Evansville Bluecats 33 @ Fort Wayne Freedom 31, May 20, 2006  Evansville Bluecats 33 @ Fort Wayne Freedom 31, May 20, 2006
Keith Recker stretches out for his second TD catch, a 10-yarder. Evansville Bluecats 33 @ Fort Wayne Freedom 31, May 20, 2006

Andrae Brooks is just about to pick off this Aaron Leak pass.  He would return it to the 7-yard line. Evansville Bluecats 33 @ Fort Wayne Freedom 31, May 20, 2006
Andrae Brooks is just about to pick off this Aaron Leak pass. He would return it to the 7-yard line.

Rachman Crable, Alf Fertil (I think), and Bam Carter corral Aaron Leak for the Freedom's third sack of the game.  Evansville Bluecats 33 @ Fort Wayne Freedom 31, May 20, 2006
Rachman Crable, Alf Fertil (I think), and Bam Carter corral Aaron Leak for the Freedom's third sack of the game.

Ronnie McCrae's first touchdown, which he took into the line and bounced outside for 17 yards.  Evansville Bluecats 33 @ Fort Wayne Freedom 31, May 20, 2006
Ronnie McCrae's first touchdown, which he took into the line and bounced outside for 17 yards.

Ronnie McCrae's second touchdown, which would have been the game winner if not for Luzayadio's last-second FG.  Evansville Bluecats 33 @ Fort Wayne Freedom 31, May 20, 2006
Ronnie McCrae's second touchdown, which would have been the game winner if not for Luzayadio's last-second FG.

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