2010 Charlotte NIT Results - May 22-23

 

 

CHARLOTTE, NC - Last year the Hot Boys (TX) was the hottest team on the 9v9 Circuit, before falling short in the World Championships. This years' version of the Hot Boys is Long Islands' Main Event; who have come out swinging; winning the first 2 NIT's on the circuit and are heading to Charlotte with visions of making it 3 in a row!

After a disappointing finish in the 2010 Miami World Championships and hearing the whispers of major roster changes on the horizon, QB Henry Ford has righted the Main Event ship and has them 50 points away from the USA Circuits' #1 spot.

Though Main Event is traveling the farthest, and despite a strong representation from the South, M.E. remains the early favorites to win the Charlotte NIT and make it 3 in a row; giving them the top seed in the USA Summer Championships in Williamsburg, VA on June 26-27, 2010.

On the other hand, Charlotte teams will have a chance to make a strong statement and showing that they can compete on the Pro-level.  Earning "Circuit Respect" begins at home; should Charlotte find a way to fend off Main Event, the Packers, ATL Super Stars and others and keep the Charlotte NIT title at home - "Circuit Respect" will be well deserved.

Other things to watch in Charlotte will be the return of ATL Connection (ATL Super Stars) and living up to high expectations of their past. Seeing ifthe Gladiators (NY) can finally get on track after splitting from a somewhat successful team to start anew; the 2-Time World Champion Baltimore Packers putting to rest all rumors of age and internal issues as reason for a slow start and can the 9v9 Pro Open WC Champs (DA Show) protect their house and prove they belong in the top 16...

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Da Show (NC) 5-0 - 300 pts
2. Packers (MD) 4-1 - 225 pts
3. Main Event(NY) 3-1 - 200 pts
4. Gladiators (NY) 2-2 - 175 pts
5. Ryde Out (VA) 2-2 - 155 pts
6. Sudden Impact (NY) 1-2 - 155 pts
7. New Era (NC) 1-2-1 - 130 pts
8. Main Event (NC) 1-2-1 - 130 pts
9. Scorpions (MD) 0-2-1 - 110 pts
10.Paid In Full (NY) 0-2-1 - 110 pts
11.DMV Eagles (MD) 0-3 - 110 pts

Championships Game - Da Show 28 - Packers 24

Tournament MVP - Maseo Bolin (QB) - 12 TD's

(2 game winning drives under 1 minutes to defeat both Main Event and the Packers)

Offensive MVP - Maseo Bolin (QB)
Defensive MVP - Moe Sterling (LB)
Special Teams MVP - Eric Johnson (K)

 

SATURDAY ROUND 1

GLADITORS 12
DMV EAGLES 0

QB Naleon Greene passes for 2 touchdowns, 1 to James Austin and 1 to Torey Morris. Defense has four sacks and 2 Int's led by NG Buck's 1 int and 1 sack.


MAIN EVENT (NC) 6
PAID in FULL 6

A defensive battle ends in a tie as both teams miss crucial field goal attempts. Main Event QB Tory Woodbury throws for a touchdown to Brian Vaughn. Paid in Full's score came on an electrifying punt return by Sean "Destiny" Francis

 

DA SHOW 14
GLADIATORS 7

Da Show QB Maseo Balie connects on 2 early and long scores both with WR Antwoine Strong and the defense held versus a 2nd half Gladiator rally. The Gladiators lone score came on a Naelon Green to Torry Morris pass and catch


PACKERS 41
MAIN EVENT (NC) 14

Despite allowing Main Event to score first the Packers ran away with this one with only 11 players. QB/S DJ found 5 different receivers in the win including 2 to wideout Rich

 

PACKERS 20
PAID in FULL 13

The Packers showed that whether they have 12 or 25 it all comes down to the line of scrimmage. Led by Captains Matt Steeple and Wayne in the trenches and 2 int's by Jon Jon the Pack held off Paid in Full to finish the day 2-0. Paid in Full scored on 2 TD's by WR Josh


DA SHOW 14
DMV EAGLES 0

The Eagles continued to struggle on Offense and Da Show looked like they are poised to prove NC can play with the big boys. Da Show's D-Line was dominate behind the play of NG Lawrence Martin's sack and diving interception

 

MAIN EVENT(NY) 20
RYDE OUT 7

QB Henry Ford threw for 3 TD's and a relentless DLine led the way versus a game Rydeout team. Mike Funaro was on the receiving end of 2 of those scores and Colin Baldie added 3 sacks as ME controlled the tempo on both sides of the ball


SIE 20
SCORPIONS 19

In the game of the day to this point SIE and QB Rich Ferriggi scored and converted the 2 point conversion with 16 seconds remaining to secure the comeback win. WR Damian Mangano hauled in 3 TD passes in the win. The Scorpions thought they had secured the win with a pick-6 by CB Dominick with a minute remaining but mental errors let SIE back in the game and Ferriggi and Co capitalized to earn the victory

 

MAIN EVENT(NY) 10
NEW ERA 0

Main Event wins the field position battle in this defensive matchup. With neither teams offense able to move the ball a ME field goal and botched punt deep in the New Era redzone set up the games only TD pass from Henry Ford to Mike Funaro.


SCORPIONS 20
SIE 19

Despite another 3 TD performance from SIE QB Rich Ferriggi, Rydeout kept their poise behind solid QB play of their own in Lonzell Olfutt and 2 sacks from DE Marlon. Constant pressure from the Rydeout defensive front also led to 2 costly Int's to seal the win

 

SUNDAY ROUND 1

NEW ERA 19
PAID in FULL 9

WR Jake Banks put on a show with 2 TD receptions leaving Paid in Full defenders in the dust as the Charlotte team moved into the quaterfinals. New Era's Shinard Smith led the D with an interception and several big flags


MAIN EVENT (NC) 23
SCORPIONS 12

The Carolina teams continued to impress early Sunday as ME QB Tory Woodbury guided the offense up and down the field with 3 scoring passes. The Main Event defense swarmed, keeping the Scorpions out of rhythm until a late scoring drive made it close


RYDE OUT 17
DMV EAGLES 14

2 familiar foes squared off on elimination day and played one of the best games of the weekend. High energy and a lot of talk set the tone as both teams alternated long scoring plays. Ryde out kicker Merv connected on a long field goal and the defense stepped it up on the last drive to move Ryde out into the next round vs Da Show

 

QUARTER FINALS

PACKERS 21
NEW ERA 7

As expected the Packers came ready to play on Sunday.....Dj tossed 3 TD's, the last to WR Jon-Jon ended any hopes of a home town upset. The Packers D dominated the line of scrimmage keeping New Era from getting any kind of rhythm on O


MAIN EVENT (NY) 24
MAIN EVENT (NC). 0

In the "Name Game" New York's ME showed the south's version who's boss. Main Event (NY) scored in every way returning a punt, taking an interception back for a TD and getting 2 scores through the air in an impressive win


GLADIATORS 27
SIE 6

The Charlotte heat and to much Naleon Green was the difference as an undermanned SIE fell to the Gladiators. Green threw for 4 TD's and numerous big plays, and Sunday addition Anthony Crabtree made a play from nearly every position on the field. SIE WR Damian scored the lone TD, his 5th of the tournament.


DA SHOW 24
RYDEOUT 6

Da Show continued to show who's the top team from Charlotte with another convincing win. DE Christian "Hulk" Hall had 2 sacks and was in the backfield what seemed to be every play. The offense was led by QB Maseo Bolin's steady play and 3 TD passes.

 

SEMI-FINALS

PACKERS 21
GLADIATORS 12

The Packers 4-down defensive front forced 2 costly redzone turnovers from the Gladiators and the offense made them pay following each. Tremendous blocking allowed DJ enough time to pick apart the D as he tossed 2 TD scores and controlled the time of possession. The Gladiators battled and seem to have turned the corner as a legitimate threat.


DA SHOW 7
MAIN EVENT 6

Defense was the name of the game as both teams forced numerous 3 and outs. It appeared that Main Event had gained control with a TD reception by Grayson Johnton with just under 4 minutes remaining but the XP attempt was blocked. Da Show responded quickly as Masio Bolin found the endzone and converted the kick. Main Event drove back to Da Show's 3 yard line but after a goal line stand and botched snap Main Events FG attempt was blocked by Clyde Logan



CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Charlotte NIT's championship game came down to a battle between last years MCFFU 9-man Ineligible PRO and OPEN WORLD CHAMPIONS. Most would assume the PRO Champion Packers would win in convincing fashion, however Da Show was determined to prove that the designation as an OPEN team was last years news.

Da show set the tone defensively when the Packers chose to go for it on 4th and long inside their own 40 by sacking DJ and handing the ball over to their offense on the 25 yd line. 4 plays later they were in the endzone on a 12 yd Maseo Bolin TD pass. As they had done all weekend long the Packers used a quick strike, big play attack to tie the score at 7 in what felt like a blink of an eye. The teams alternated defensive strongholds before the Pack put together a strong drive before the half but Da Shows defense was able to keep DJ and crew out of the endzone settling on a FG and a 10-7 Packers lead at the Half.

Both teams had their eay offensively in the second half moving up and down the field with relative ease swapping TD passes on 4 consecutive possessions. When Dj connected with Rich for a 15 yd scoring strike with just under a minute remaining it looked as though the Pack would prevail, but as they had done in a Semifinal win over Main Event, Da Show used a solid kick return put their leader in position for the win........Bolin avoided a big time pass rush on back to back completions and got his team inside the Packer 20 before finally connecting with WR #80 with just 7 seconds remaining putting his team ahead by 4, 28-24. The Packers had time for 1 play but a sack as time expired sealed the upset win for Charlottes own Da Show.

Chris Severino - MCFFU National Tournament Director

 

(1) PACKERS 24 vs (3) DA SHOW 28

Tournament MVP - QB Maseo Bolin (Da Show - NC)

 

 

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