TheLivingLegend
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Im still waiting for my tryout... scratch that, ima legend i need no try out. where my check?
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Commandos clinch home-field advantage in thrilling fashion
From the Commandos
It most certainly wasn't easy, but the Cincinnati Commandos clinched the No. 1 seed in the CIFL playoffs after defeating the Fort Wayne Firehawks 49-46 in thrilling fashion Saturday at Cincinnati Gardens.
With the win, Cincinnati (9-0) is now the CIFL regular season champion and has home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Commandos QB Ben Mauk tossed three TDs to WR Dominick Goodman, another to WR Johnny Long and the big one of the screen pass to Moore. He finished the game 20-32 for 167 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions. Mauk now has 46 touchdown passes on the season, 18 to Goodman
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From the Commandos
It most certainly wasn't easy, but the Cincinnati Commandos clinched the No. 1 seed in the CIFL playoffs after defeating the Fort Wayne Firehawks 49-46 in thrilling fashion Saturday at Cincinnati Gardens.
With the win, Cincinnati (9-0) is now the CIFL regular season champion and has home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Commandos QB Ben Mauk tossed three TDs to WR Dominick Goodman, another to WR Johnny Long and the big one of the screen pass to Moore. He finished the game 20-32 for 167 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions. Mauk now has 46 touchdown passes on the season, 18 to Goodman
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It was a freak show. Like rollerderby, wwe and the circus.
Cincinnati advanced to the CIFL championship game after defeating Miami Valley 48-24 Friday before a crowd of 2,225 at Cincinnati Gardens.
Cincinnati quarterback Ben Mauk threw six touchdown passes-- two each to receivers Brandon Boehm, Johnny Long and Robert Redd--and finished the game 18-28 for 201 yards.
The No. 1 seed Commandos will face the winner of the Fort Wayne vs. Wisconsin game, scheduled on Saturday.
The CIFL championship game will start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 at Cincinnati Gardens. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com and the Cincinnati Gardens box office.
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Cincinnati quarterback Ben Mauk threw six touchdown passes-- two each to receivers Brandon Boehm, Johnny Long and Robert Redd--and finished the game 18-28 for 201 yards.
The No. 1 seed Commandos will face the winner of the Fort Wayne vs. Wisconsin game, scheduled on Saturday.
The CIFL championship game will start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 at Cincinnati Gardens. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com and the Cincinnati Gardens box office.
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partingscott
GOING COMMANDO: http://www.gobearcats.com/blog/2010/06/going-commando.html about 1 hour ago via web
"When we came to the Gardens, the first thing that they said was a good name to have would be Ben Mauk," said Back. "I played him in flag football at Game Time training center and I thought, 'perfect!' I talked to Goodie (Dominick Goodman) about it, Goodie called Mauk as I did and he said he'd like to try it."
The experiment has worked well and Back claims Mauk has attracted interest because of it. Apparently, he hasn't taken Cleveland up on an offer to come to camp because of his commitment to the Commandos. Others have noticed as well (New Orleans and Buffalo) and Back thinks Mauk could be a "Drew Brees" if only someone would give him the chance.
Meantime, his presence is appreciated by the handful of other former Bearcats on the roster. Notably, starting running back Greg Moore and offensive lineman Khalil El-Amin.
"It's exactly (the same offense)!" said El-Amin. "Especially with Mauk being back there, dropping back and picking up plays. It feels exactly like the offense we ran at UC. Fast-paced offense, high, up-tempo, no-huddle offense--so, it's pretty much all the same for us."
Plus, having so many from one team brings great chemistry. And, the ability to "freelance" if you will--if you call using old Bearcat plays "freelancing".
"We find ourselves calling some of those plays," said Moore. "We'll just be in a no-huddle tempo and Ben will just like call one of the old plays. Everyone will be like, 'Alright!' because everyone will be out there already knowing what they're doing."
In addition to Mauk, Moore and El-Amin, the Commandos employ linebacker Torry Cornett, Tyjuan Jones (who played at UC and transferred to Eastern Kentucky), offensive lineman Frank Straub, defensive lineman Terrill Byrd and 31-year-old Ray Jackson, your "elder statesman Bearcat".
"Hey man, it's great," said a smiling Jackson. "I get to come out there with these young guys. They know that I'm in the tradition of UC too. Some of these guys that went to UC, watched me when I was at UC and they were in high school. It's kind of surreal to hear them say, 'We watched you when you were in college,'. It's a good feeling to have an impact on some of the players that play on this team."
Jackson is best known as part of the "Mac and Jack" attack under Rick Minter as he pounded the football in the backfield along with DeMarco McCleskey. Now after stints with the Bengals, the Titans, the Swarm and these Commandos, Jackson plays the role of mentor while backing up fellow Bearcat Greg Moore.
Just like Commandos coach Billy Back thinks Ben Mauk can give it a go in the NFL, Jackson thinks some on this team could give it a run outdoors--Moore in particular.
"I think they're real close," said Jackson. "I play with Mauk and especially Greg Moore. I look at Greg Moore, since he plays my position, and I just see him as a younger me. He should be in the NFL somewhere playing."
Anyway, for now, these Bearcats play one more time at the Gardens Saturday night against the Wisconsin Wolfpack. The Commandos beat them 48-26 with Mauk and Goodman in April, then suffered their only loss at the end of May at Wisconsin when Mauk missed the game injured.
GOING COMMANDO: http://www.gobearcats.com/blog/2010/06/going-commando.html about 1 hour ago via web
"When we came to the Gardens, the first thing that they said was a good name to have would be Ben Mauk," said Back. "I played him in flag football at Game Time training center and I thought, 'perfect!' I talked to Goodie (Dominick Goodman) about it, Goodie called Mauk as I did and he said he'd like to try it."
The experiment has worked well and Back claims Mauk has attracted interest because of it. Apparently, he hasn't taken Cleveland up on an offer to come to camp because of his commitment to the Commandos. Others have noticed as well (New Orleans and Buffalo) and Back thinks Mauk could be a "Drew Brees" if only someone would give him the chance.
Meantime, his presence is appreciated by the handful of other former Bearcats on the roster. Notably, starting running back Greg Moore and offensive lineman Khalil El-Amin.
"It's exactly (the same offense)!" said El-Amin. "Especially with Mauk being back there, dropping back and picking up plays. It feels exactly like the offense we ran at UC. Fast-paced offense, high, up-tempo, no-huddle offense--so, it's pretty much all the same for us."
Plus, having so many from one team brings great chemistry. And, the ability to "freelance" if you will--if you call using old Bearcat plays "freelancing".
"We find ourselves calling some of those plays," said Moore. "We'll just be in a no-huddle tempo and Ben will just like call one of the old plays. Everyone will be like, 'Alright!' because everyone will be out there already knowing what they're doing."
In addition to Mauk, Moore and El-Amin, the Commandos employ linebacker Torry Cornett, Tyjuan Jones (who played at UC and transferred to Eastern Kentucky), offensive lineman Frank Straub, defensive lineman Terrill Byrd and 31-year-old Ray Jackson, your "elder statesman Bearcat".
"Hey man, it's great," said a smiling Jackson. "I get to come out there with these young guys. They know that I'm in the tradition of UC too. Some of these guys that went to UC, watched me when I was at UC and they were in high school. It's kind of surreal to hear them say, 'We watched you when you were in college,'. It's a good feeling to have an impact on some of the players that play on this team."
Jackson is best known as part of the "Mac and Jack" attack under Rick Minter as he pounded the football in the backfield along with DeMarco McCleskey. Now after stints with the Bengals, the Titans, the Swarm and these Commandos, Jackson plays the role of mentor while backing up fellow Bearcat Greg Moore.
Just like Commandos coach Billy Back thinks Ben Mauk can give it a go in the NFL, Jackson thinks some on this team could give it a run outdoors--Moore in particular.
"I think they're real close," said Jackson. "I play with Mauk and especially Greg Moore. I look at Greg Moore, since he plays my position, and I just see him as a younger me. He should be in the NFL somewhere playing."
Anyway, for now, these Bearcats play one more time at the Gardens Saturday night against the Wisconsin Wolfpack. The Commandos beat them 48-26 with Mauk and Goodman in April, then suffered their only loss at the end of May at Wisconsin when Mauk missed the game injured.
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http://www.bearcatlair.com/home-news/mauk-still-pursing-the-nfl-dream
Looks like Mauk is still trying the pro career dream. I am surprised he hasn't gotten more of a look. I thought it was because of injury, but he has been playing without injury for a little while.
Looks like Mauk is still trying the pro career dream. I am surprised he hasn't gotten more of a look. I thought it was because of injury, but he has been playing without injury for a little while.
Commandos back, with former Bengal Peter WarrickCincinnati, OH --
After claiming the city of Cincinnati's first-ever professional football championship, the Cincinnati Commandos will be back to defend their Continental Indoor Football League Championship as the 2011 home schedule has been released. The Commandos will open their season and defense of their title at home on Saturday, March 5 against the Chicago Knights. The Commandos will host six home games at the historic Cincinnati Gardens.
The Commandos have reloaded their roster stockpiles with some new, but familiar names, including former Florida State great and 2000 Bengals/NFL first round draft choice, wide receiver Peter Warrick. Also new to the roster are quarterback Tyler Sheehan (LaSalle High School, Bowling Green State University, Houston Texans), defensive lineman Derrick Crawford (Cincinnati Bengals, AFL), wide receiver Maurice Lee (Ohio State) and defensive back Brandon Harrison (Dayton Chaminade-Julienne, University of Michigan). In addition, the roster has players who played high school football at Elder, Moeller, Colerain, Lakota East, Fairfield, Hamilton and Middletown.
Single-game tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 17. Single-game tickets for adults are priced at $12 and tickets for kids ages 10 and under are $7. Tickets will be available at the Cincinnati Gardens Box Office, at all Ticketmaster Outlets including select Kroger stores, charge at (800) 745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com. Season tickets for the 2011 Cincinnati Commandos are now on sale.
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After claiming the city of Cincinnati's first-ever professional football championship, the Cincinnati Commandos will be back to defend their Continental Indoor Football League Championship as the 2011 home schedule has been released. The Commandos will open their season and defense of their title at home on Saturday, March 5 against the Chicago Knights. The Commandos will host six home games at the historic Cincinnati Gardens.
The Commandos have reloaded their roster stockpiles with some new, but familiar names, including former Florida State great and 2000 Bengals/NFL first round draft choice, wide receiver Peter Warrick. Also new to the roster are quarterback Tyler Sheehan (LaSalle High School, Bowling Green State University, Houston Texans), defensive lineman Derrick Crawford (Cincinnati Bengals, AFL), wide receiver Maurice Lee (Ohio State) and defensive back Brandon Harrison (Dayton Chaminade-Julienne, University of Michigan). In addition, the roster has players who played high school football at Elder, Moeller, Colerain, Lakota East, Fairfield, Hamilton and Middletown.
Single-game tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 17. Single-game tickets for adults are priced at $12 and tickets for kids ages 10 and under are $7. Tickets will be available at the Cincinnati Gardens Box Office, at all Ticketmaster Outlets including select Kroger stores, charge at (800) 745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com. Season tickets for the 2011 Cincinnati Commandos are now on sale.
http://homer247.com/pages/lancesBlog.html
