From the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus:
By CHRIS MUNSON Correspondent - Published: January 18, 2009
MIAMI – The motto of the 2008 Ice Storm season has been, "Are you average?" in memory of special teams coach Mike LaBarre, who passed away in August. On Saturday at the USA Bowl in Miami, the Ice Storm proved they are well above average.
Montpelier native Brad Ruderman went 10-for-30 for 180 yards and a pair of scores to Austin Partain, and coach Doc Perez earned his 100th career victory as the Vermont Ice Storm defeated the DC Explosion 17-12.
The Ice Storm defense set the tone early by stopping a nine-play drive by DC as Donny LaFluer sacked DC quarterback Jacob Foster on a fourth-and-inches play from the Ice Storm 35.
The Ice Storm could not take advantage of the opportunity as kicker Evan Hicks missed a 32-yard field goal, and following a pair of punts, the first quarter ended scoreless.
Ruderman went through a rough patch in the second quarter, throwing two interceptions, including one that was returned 74 yards for a score, but redeemed himself as he connected with Partain on a 41-yard touchdown pass and the Ice Storm took a 7-0 lead into the locker room.
The Ice Storm defense was a big part of the story, holding DC to only 41 total yards in the first half and forced DC quarterback Jacob Foster to throw four interceptions. Chris Coppins, Cory Belida, Kyle Bombardier and former Quebec Titan Andrew Blevings had interceptions for the Ice Storm.
The proverbial icing on the cake came two minutes into the fourth quarter when Ruderman once again hooked up with Partain; this time from two yards out and the Ice Storm took a 17-6 lead. The Explosion scored with a minute to go on a Foster 19-yard TD scamper but failed to recover the ensuing onside kick, and the Ice Storm came out with a 17-12 victory.
"This was a total team effort," Perez said. "DC has phenomenal athletes, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The only way we won this game was because of the way we played as a team."
Also on the Ice Storm roster are Barre's Kevin Matott and Lloyd White and Montpelier's Dan Lawson.
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The weekend in sports
Well, the weekend in sports in my little world.
Tonight: JU at UNF--www.asun.tv at 5:15 Eastern Time. Mike Ridaught on PBP and I have color duties. JU is tough with some solid up front play and the Ospreys are struggling having lost ten straight. Jen Bowen needs to have a good game and Jen Guldager has to break out of her season long slump if UNF is to have a chance. I hate to say it, but I don't see this being a close game with JU winning by 20.
This is a River City Rumble matchup, so there will be a big crowd at the UNF arena.
Injuries: Jadken Kerr out for the season with a knee injury. Rachelle Rasley did not play against Mercer due to an undisclosed injury.
Saturday: At Miami in the USA Bowl, the DC Explosion take on the Vermont Ice Storm. I don't know anything about DC but they have to be aware the Ice Storm are not to be taken lightly. The Ice Storm run the West Coast offense and are 30-2 over the last two seasons. As I don't know a thing about DC, I am not going to make a prediction in fear of bulletin board material being shown in the Vermont or DC locker rooms.
No radio or TV, but there will be live coverage via AOL chat starting at 11:40 Eastern Time. Go to www.vermonticestorm.com and go to the forum section for more information. I will be doing live PBP and will be doing PA at the same time. GO ICE STORM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tonight: JU at UNF--www.asun.tv at 5:15 Eastern Time. Mike Ridaught on PBP and I have color duties. JU is tough with some solid up front play and the Ospreys are struggling having lost ten straight. Jen Bowen needs to have a good game and Jen Guldager has to break out of her season long slump if UNF is to have a chance. I hate to say it, but I don't see this being a close game with JU winning by 20.
This is a River City Rumble matchup, so there will be a big crowd at the UNF arena.
Injuries: Jadken Kerr out for the season with a knee injury. Rachelle Rasley did not play against Mercer due to an undisclosed injury.
Saturday: At Miami in the USA Bowl, the DC Explosion take on the Vermont Ice Storm. I don't know anything about DC but they have to be aware the Ice Storm are not to be taken lightly. The Ice Storm run the West Coast offense and are 30-2 over the last two seasons. As I don't know a thing about DC, I am not going to make a prediction in fear of bulletin board material being shown in the Vermont or DC locker rooms.
No radio or TV, but there will be live coverage via AOL chat starting at 11:40 Eastern Time. Go to www.vermonticestorm.com and go to the forum section for more information. I will be doing live PBP and will be doing PA at the same time. GO ICE STORM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
The Good Guys of the Year
As everyone is doing Top Ten, Top 40, or whatever lists, here is my tops for the year in the "Good Guy" category.
1-5: The Vermont Ice Storm: I have been around these guys for the last three years and loved every single freaking second of it. These guys are world class in the way they have treated me, how much they do for the community, and just how much they love the game of football. This is a team that has gone 30-2 over the last two years and are headed for the USA Bowl in Miami. DC has no clue as to what they will be hit with when they face the Ice Storm, so watch out. Russ, Doc, Dawn, Jen, Jenny and the rest of the gang, I will see you in a couple of weeks. By the way, in tribute: Are you average??????? Rest in peace Mike, we miss you.
6) Alex Wolff: What this man has done for the Burlington/Barre area is amazing. He took an area that needed something to root for and along came the Frost Heaves. Where else do you get guys like Kerry Lyons, the man who never played, as a cult hero? Two ABA titles later and now a jump to the PBL has Vermonters drooling for another title. Will, Mike and Alex, go get em!!!
7) Tom Doyle: World class nice who returns phone calls once a month. (Sorry Tom, I had to.) When I needed a gig, he had me on a plane to DC to do a game within a week. Thanks amigo.
8) Jean-Paul Afif: This guy will coach in the NBA someday. Amazing communications skills and a knack for the game I have not seen in quite some time. By the way, congratulations on the baby.
9) Chuck Miller: For those who glance at Our Sports Central, all I have to say is "The Utica Wreckers". Thanks for the laughs my friend.
10) My wife: For getting me out of the hell hole known as Vermont and moving us to Florida!! I LOVE FLORIDA WINTERS!!!!
That's it for me folks, out of here and into the sun. If you don't like the news, just go out and make some of your own.
1-5: The Vermont Ice Storm: I have been around these guys for the last three years and loved every single freaking second of it. These guys are world class in the way they have treated me, how much they do for the community, and just how much they love the game of football. This is a team that has gone 30-2 over the last two years and are headed for the USA Bowl in Miami. DC has no clue as to what they will be hit with when they face the Ice Storm, so watch out. Russ, Doc, Dawn, Jen, Jenny and the rest of the gang, I will see you in a couple of weeks. By the way, in tribute: Are you average??????? Rest in peace Mike, we miss you.
6) Alex Wolff: What this man has done for the Burlington/Barre area is amazing. He took an area that needed something to root for and along came the Frost Heaves. Where else do you get guys like Kerry Lyons, the man who never played, as a cult hero? Two ABA titles later and now a jump to the PBL has Vermonters drooling for another title. Will, Mike and Alex, go get em!!!
7) Tom Doyle: World class nice who returns phone calls once a month. (Sorry Tom, I had to.) When I needed a gig, he had me on a plane to DC to do a game within a week. Thanks amigo.
8) Jean-Paul Afif: This guy will coach in the NBA someday. Amazing communications skills and a knack for the game I have not seen in quite some time. By the way, congratulations on the baby.
9) Chuck Miller: For those who glance at Our Sports Central, all I have to say is "The Utica Wreckers". Thanks for the laughs my friend.
10) My wife: For getting me out of the hell hole known as Vermont and moving us to Florida!! I LOVE FLORIDA WINTERS!!!!
That's it for me folks, out of here and into the sun. If you don't like the news, just go out and make some of your own.
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