Lawrence -  Much of the Lions and Texas's seasons came down to two totally different elements.  The Texans were long passes thrown up for grabs to their two leapers, Eric Lantigua and Adolfo Bello.  The Lions was bad luck.  Both of these elements came into play in the game winning score of Super Bowl XIII.

The Texans began the game very fast.  Scoring on just three plays, finishing with a long TD pass to Lantigua from Texan QB Elvis De La Cruz.   On the next possession, Adolfo Bello intercepted a Danny Figueroa pass and returned it for a touchdown pushing the lead to 13 - 0.  The Lions scored on their next possession to make it 14-6 on a Figueroa to Marcus Jimenez TD pass. 

On the next possession, Bello scored again along the sideline getting one foot in from De La Cruz to push the lead to 19-6 at the half.  

The Lions didn't lose hope. On their first possession of the first half, the Lions mixed in Joe Fabian runs and short passes.  Marching down the field with ease, the Lions finished off the drive with a 4 yard TD run from Luis Esmurria.  Esmurria wasn't done.  Later in the half off a Texans punt, Esmurria returned it for a 45 yard TD run to tie the score with just 2 minutes remaining. 

With time running down, the Texans pulled to the Lion ten.   On the final play of the game, the Lions bad luck came back.   The Texans threw up one of their lofted passes for Lantigua and Bello, it began to fall into the hands of Texans receiver Alex Ortiz, but was tipped away by a Lions, only to fall into the hands of Lanttigua for the game winning score.

Xavier Gomez of the Texans and Chris Cheuvert of the Lions had stellar games defensively  for each of their teams recording 7 tackles each.  The makes back-to-back Super Bowl wins for the Texans who will look for a three-peat next season under De La Cruz, Ortiz, and Gomez.

Lawrence -  In the final two minutes two minutes of the game, 20 points were scored and when the final whistle blew it was the 2-7 Lions, upsetting the previously undefeated Saints in another classic game that will be remembered for some time.

     The first half was dominated by the Saints much like they've done all season.  Roberto Rodriguez mixed the run with some precision passing to find Ivan Geronimo and Milton Vargas for scores.  Rodriguez, also picked off a Danny Figueroa pass and returned it for a touchdown, giving the Saints a 22-6 lead at the half.

     Marcus Jimenez then took over at quarterback and things changed.  Jimenez mixed in runs with finding Luis Esmurria over the middle for score after score.

     Saints down under two minutes, trailing 26-22, looked to be defeated.  The team had just lost the lead on another Esmurria touchdown catch.   After two incompletions, Rodriguez dropped back into a tough wind and heaved a long pass to a wide open Ivan Geromino, who took it to the end zone for a 40 yard TD pass and a 28-26 lead with only 1:15 left.

     The Lions then took the kickoff deep into Saint territory and slowly picked their way towards the goal line with the clock running down.  Xavier Gomez of the Saints had tackle after tackle throughout the game, keeping the Lions in check.   With 27 seconds left the lions took their final timeout on four down and goal to draw up their final play.   A play action roll out for Figueroa, reaching for the end zone and a go-ahead touchdown for the Lions.  

     The Lions take on the Texans, who secured their place by defeating the Titans 38-34 in another great playoff game.   Super bowl XIII is on Nov 5th at 1:30 at the Marston Street Field weather permitting.

Lawrence -  In a game that saw 8 lead changes, 4 different playing scoring multiple touchdowns, and great play after great play, it was only fitting that the game was decided on the final play of the game.

The game was full of long passing plays and quick scores.  The Texans were led by Eric Lantigua and Adolfo Bello's 2 touchdown receptions each.  Elvis De La Cruz, threw for 4 TD's and Alex Ortiz catching 1 as well. 

The Titans were led by Brandon Lucero.  Lucero ran for 2 touchdowns and threw for 3 others, 2 of them caught by Natatlie Arenas.

The game came down to the final play with only 1 second left at the 3 yard line.  After a timeout the Titans looked for a quick out to the corner, but the pass was knocked away by Lantigua to seal the win.

The Texans will play the winner of the Saints v. Lions game in Super bowl XII on Nov. 5 at 1:30 PM.  

Eric Lantigua and Adolfo Bello each caught long TD passes for the Texans and Jaxell Negron and Anthony Reyes scored for the Titans in 20-20 tie on Field 1.  Na'Blaghe Adaramola continues to dominate on the line for the Titans recording 3 more sacks giving her 7 on the season.

Lions 12   Saints 29

Game 1 Field 2

The Saints remained unbeaten as Patrick Sullvan, Roberto Rodriguez, and the rest of the offense put on show against the Lions.  Marcus Jimenez played well in the loss.

Saints 6 Titans 6

Game 2 Field 1

In game two, the Saints and Titans couldn't get much going on offense as both defenses starred.  Adaramola recorded her seventh and eighth sacks on the season in the tie.  Elexus Rios Gonzalez played very well on the line for the Saints.

Lions 12  Texans 14

Game 2 Field 2

Bello and Lantigua again put points on the board for the Texans.  Luis Esmurria played well in the loss. 

In game two the Saints came from behind against the reigning champs the Texans 13-12..   The Texans used their short passing game early to gain the lead.  Elvis De La Cruz hit Adolfo Bello on a short screen and he took it in 30 yards for the touchdown.

The Saints stuck back with a 10 yard run from rookie Danny Halloran, who played well on both sides of the ball.   The Texans then looked to gone up again on a spectacular diving catch by rookie Alex Oritz, but the ball just touched the ground.  On the same drive Eric Lantigua ran it in for a 12-6 lead.

Midway through the second half the Saints marched down the field thanks to Patirick Sullivan's hands.  Sullivan's one handed grab over the middle for a first down and yet another one handed grab for a touchdown tied the game.  The Saints took over the lead on a 1 point conversion run by Quarterback Roberto Rodriguez to seal the win.