Saturday, June 25, 2011

Headlines - June 25, 2011

J.C. Neal is just a beast: "Talons rookie defensive back J.C. Neal has three of the 12 longest interception returns in franchise history in the past two weeks."

Neal is breaking all sorts of records: "Neal has already found a place in AFL record books for most interception return yards in a rookie season (177), most interception return yards in a game (95) and is tied for the most interceptions returned for touchdowns in a game with two. His three interception returns for a touchdown this season is tied for second in AFL history."

Tonight's game will be won on the ground: "The Talons lead the league in rushing defense, but are sure to be tested Saturday. The Vigilantes' Derrick Ross leads the league in rushing with 502 yards and 28 touchdowns - 15 more rushing TDs than the Talons have allowed in 13 games."

Allgood's return to Philly was all good: "Philadelphia Soul fans have to be wondering, “Where did THAT Justin Allgood come from, or where was he a few weeks ago?” Allgood made a successful return against the team he began this season with, throwing six touchdowns without an interception in the Talons’ 48-42 win. In the end, though, Philly almost stole the game. Tulsa’s Juan Bongarra missed a would-be game-clinching field goal in the final seconds that gave the Soul life, but Philly couldn’t get the final touchdown. In Allgood’s last two games with the Talons, he’s 2-0, and has 12 touchdown passes without an interception, and if the season ended today, Tulsa would grab the last playoff spot in the National Conference."

Neal snags another weekly award: "Neal (6-0, 200, North Carolina State) caught his third interception for a touchdown this season in the 48-42 win over Philadelphia. The interception for a touchdown was his third in back-to-back games. With seven minutes left in the second half, Neal scored the first points of the quarter with a 50-yard interception return, putting the Talons up 13-7. Neal totaled two interceptions and a team-leading 6.5 tackles against the Soul. Neal ranks eighth in the League in tackles with 76.5 this season."

Chef 'Zo: Lorenzo Breland, an offensive lineman for the Tulsa Talons, is well-known for his turkey burger recipe. “You have to add bell pepper, diced onions, and before you cook the burger, you add pepper jack cheese balls into the patty. This recipe is one of my favorite things to eat during the season,” Breland said. Breland is originally from Picayne, Miss. His favorite foods as a child represent the flavor of the south. From gumbos and Creole seasoning, Breland is fond for his grandmothers cooking. “Growing up I loved to eat my grandmother’s red-beans and rice, gumbo and catfish. She could make anything and it was all good,” Breland said.

Arena Pigskin's preview for tonight: "The Talons will win because a) they’re at home and b) this is a totally different team from week two. Allgood has come back to Tulsa and went 2-0 last year against Dallas. And with their additions, they have made themselves a serious contender to make the playoffs and possibly make a run."

Football Gameplan's Preview

More love for Neal: "In the past two weeks, Tulsa defensive back J.C. Neal has posted three interceptions returned for touchdowns. These include gallops from 43, 50 and 52 yards. It's unclear if he's the first player to post at least three 40-yard pick sixes in a season, but nonetheless it's pretty damn repressive."

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