Kane  came over to  Dalton, Gently took the playbook and Gemtly Laid in on the bench...Look Man, Time for  book work is over. You ain't no QB who has to look over them Poloroids...or go through that Big sheet Sims  and Lewis carry with them...You just Go and Play.


  He points to the field ,now? You can learn alot  by watchin' others...not just to good guys  neither..but the bad ones too...learning what not to do, is juist as important as learning what...to do.  That pass Rush they put you in for?..You used  speed the whole way...hell that OT has been playing in the NFL before you got into college..he just let you take yourself out of the Play...Now?..Come here..lets  watch them Cowboys  a few plays...and I'll tell you what the guy playing  your spot is doing  right....or wrong?

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  The Fans where  Jumping  , the  High Tech anime on the  Screen gave them  more  to look at then most stadiums..Fianlly  Duke  ran onto the field  after  taking with Sims  and Nevers and headed to the Huddle.

  Duke  entered the Huddle, Buckling up his chin strap as he did,kneeling down, he looked up at the others in the Huddle,41 yards  away...Sims  wants the heat on... We  got a Call from the O-line coach said the D-line looks  weak already..they want you to hit them, knocke them down every chance you get....they figure, by the 4th quarter  we can  run up and down the field  with ease...right now?..we have to fight... Make them run....hit them in the Mouth when you have to?..Right..now?..no matter what happens...the same  3  plays in a  row, no matter the Outcome..well..unless we score...everything on first souns, WRS  slants, BAcks  Hit the Flats...TE..go long...

  They Broke  the Huddle, as soon as they Lined  Up Duke  Called...GREEN..... nothing else  came out as Mile s snapped the Ball, He purp[osefully Looked  down filed  at Ben, Both safeties broke on Ben, And  Duke dropped the Ball of to Lucas...the  Big Full BAck turned up field  and Hit the OLB 7 yards  down Field...2nd  and 3 at the Cowboy 34

  The Dragons  Hustled  back, this seemed easier then thier  practices! They were lining  Up and the Cowboys  were trying to get sorted out  as  Duke  Called.....GREEN.... again the  BAll came   Back, Again  Duke  Looked to Ben, But  came off him as the Safties turned up Filed and he dropped the ball off to Mik...Mik Picked up another  6 yards before being  hit and brought down...

  Once more the dragons  Hustled  Back..this time the Cowboys  tried to match them..though they were Alot Slower...Adam...on the Cowboys  sideline could be heard  as he shouted to Head Coach Morris,..Hey?...didn't you guys have a preseason?

 Morris  just waved his hand at him and was ready to shout  something out to the Defense..But  Duke called ..GREEN!...  from the  28 , 1st and 10..the Ball Came m Back, everyone  ran the same Routes, This Time,  Duke  gave a halfhearted look to Ben and  looked to Bennie and Bronk as they crossed...Both Saties  Came up  and  Duke let the Ball Go downfield to Ben Who was ehaded towards the Post, spiltting the Safties  as they Both turned  and Looked at him running by..the ball was in the air...

(( Ben  1d100 please))

Ricky looked up when Kane came up to him taking the playbook out of his hand and laying on the space beside him.  He quietly listened to Kane, not out of unaquitted frustration from what could have appeared as being reprimanded, but because doing background on Kane, the guy knew his stuff

He watched where Kane verbally pointed to and what the defense did.  He watched the guy like a hawk.


He thought that maybe he was making more out of it than he should have, though that was him.  He had to break it down technically and visualize how it should be done.  Sometimes that's not how it works out.

He gave a nod to Kane to let him know he was listening.

  Kane  Nodded,...first off..these guys  are damned out of shape!...I'd been like  them DTs  they have..if  it weren't for the conditioning we went through...Now..watch...


 1st down the  Guy  was just hammered by Higgens, the  Dragons LT,..now see?..that was just plain Dumb...Higgens has 40-50 pounds on him..and is quick...but he tried to Bull rush him, and got his ass handed to him....

  2nd  down, Kane  Poitned as the   Guy hit into Higgins and tried to Spin up the Middle,..Now he used his head, But he wasn't getting past Sloan, Higgins just passed him off to slaon..ball's gone..too bad...

1st down again, Ben was Open up the Middle  and Duke  was  Dropping the BAll into the endzone, The DL Player was on his back, Higgins keeping him down everytime he tried to get up,..again?..Brute  strenght  ain't gonna work all the time....Look at him..like a damn turtle on his back...Now? You watch  them when they set up...if you are Going  Outside, make sure  you can spin back when he steps into the pocket....If you go inside..well..use your hands to keep thier hands off you.....his voice trailed as he looked at the ball, and followed it towards  Ben

Ricky watched as the Cowboys struggled defensively and with their brute strength instead of their tactics and footing.

After a couple of plays being closed down by the safeties, Ben relished a bit of space and stretched his legs as he sprinted down the middle into open space, eyes checking where the ball and the Cowboys' D were.

Tali watched the offensive line quickly cut down the field yet again.  She figured t wouldn't be too long before either she or Max were called on, be it FG or for the extra point.  She moved away from the players watching the game progress, and grabbed a ball and stand.  She moved over to the kicking net, and started running through the boot as she listened to the fans for the game updates rather than watch on the display.

  The Ball came  down, nose  first as Duke "pulled the string"...as it came over  Ben's shoulder, it hit his left shouylder  pad, and kicked outward, But  his  Hands snagged it and Pulled it in, with 2 steps left before he reached the endline!

 Touchdown!

 The Dragons  Roared  Once more, Flames shooting out...from three differant stadiums , all within a Mile of  each other...Dragon fans  roared!

  Adam  Was  Jumping up and down with his hands in the air as he headed towards the endzone to conragulate Ben...Bennie was already there  Slapping Ben on the back.

  Sims Nodded with a smile that showed he had expected nothing less,TALI!...GET YOUR TEAM OUT THERE!

  Smokey was Pulling on his helmet and waited for Tali, the others  were Jogging out, slapping hands  with the  Offensive team, who was coming off.

(( TAli..1d100 please))
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Ricky grabbed his helmet in one hand and put his other one on Kane's shoulder pad.

Looks like we are up again, he said.  Let's see if what you've taught me worked.

He gave him a friendly pat on the shoulder and waited for the cue for the defense to head out to position.

Seeing Ben catch the ball and run it into the end zone, he jumped up and gave a fist pump to thin air.

Whooo, he exclaimed in a mock accent.  That's how we do it babey!!

Celeste was more than excited to stop cheering for a moment and motion for Lu-Ti to take charge for a moment as she snuck over to the side lines and meet up with some of the players.

She patted and verbally applauded the offensive players coming in her direction.  Briefly passing the coaches she spoke up.  Nice! she said with a smile.

Ben capered with delight in the Cowboys' end zone, and then jogged back to the sidelines accepting the congratulations of his team mates. Coming to where the cheerleaders were, he stopped and Dragon Stomped at them, grinning at Lu-Ti, then ran off the field.

He found Duke.

"Thanks - nice toss!"

Tali ran out with the PAT, stating, "Good catch", as she planted a congratulatory slap on Ben's behind as they passed each other.  Tali lined up behind the line, took a deep breath and let it out quickly.  She steadied herself, and burst forward as the ball was snapped and placed.  She swung her left foot through the ball to hopefully make her second NFL point of the day.
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  Tali's  Kick was  a wee bit awkward again, But it went  straighter and  went through!  14- 0 Dragons!

  Fry looked over to  Sims,..YOu want Max to kick the next points?

  Sim sshook his head ,..Nope....she didn't get to have a preseason..remember? May as well earn her stripes underfire....

 Fry nodded  and shrugged as he  went over to Tali as MAx took the Kickoff team out.

 ...Hey..Tali?...You'er  tryin' too hard...we seen you kick..you know you can do it....Sims  says you'er kicking our  points  this game, no matter what..so ease up....enjoy it....Good Job..2 for 2!

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  Max Kicked Off  again, the Ball came  down 5 yards  deep..once more the  Returnman knelt down..Cowboys ball 1st and 10 on thier  20...12:01 left in the  first Quarter.

  Adam sat on the  top of the bench, his feet on the seat as he drank a poweraide, and Grinned at Ben,  Good  Job Roomie...there are gonna be  alot of Dragon Haters out there, who are gonna be alot poorer, if they took the Cowboys ..Us?..13 point undeerdogs..what a joke!


 Duke  came over to them, he  was smiling and easy smile, his ball cap on backwards, Great Job Guys....Never  seen an Offesne  come out like this the  first game!

Ben returned the grin, taking his helmet off for a moment as he had a drink.

"Felt good... that did. The Dragon is flexing its wings."

He put his helmet back on and sat down, watching the action intently.

  The Cowboys  were shaken. Their coach was shouting, their  OC and DC were shouting , and someof the players  where  pointing fingers...not a grand way to start off a game!

 Cowlings went uder center,  First play was  a Dive to thier HB who gained  2 yards...Kane Got off the the HB and shoved  the  Dallas  RG out of his way. The RG got in his face and the refs  broke it up.

2nd and 8 at Dallas 22...This time a quick pitch to the HB going to the wide side ( right) of the field, He turned the  Corner  as Tibbs  was  slammed out of bounds  By thier TE, But Salcido Cleaned up the HB after a 2 yard gain again.

2rd and 6..Dallas 24...Lewis sent Dalton in with the PAss rush package...DT Wall came off the Field yelling at Dalton to 'go get 'em'

  The Ball was snapped and they faked the dive, None of the dragons took the fake seriously and Cowlings lOoked  over the field...Kane was Busting in from the left...Dalton from the right...

(( Dalton 1d100 please))

Sneaking up behind Adam on the bench, she giggled.  Now now, wild man, she said.  Don't be counting your goals before they are kicked.

What's going on with you guys? she asked.  Games looking good.  Something don't feel right in the air.

Seeing Kane and having taking a brief look at his play stance, this time around, he mimicked his footing but in the opposite direction.  Ricky was laying his feet firmly in the ground as he moved off to the right.

If he wasn't going to get the ball, he'd be making the player who got the ball seriously wish he didn't.

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 Teh  Talk must have  did Dalton some good, if nothing else, he picked up some dos and don't  as he watched the bad guys. The perfect combo of, getting off on the snap, speed and  moves, adding  some Hand fighting , to keep the surprised  OT's hands Off him, Dalton came off the edge, then spin moved, to the Middler , Just as Cowlings  was stepping up to deliver the ball, The TE had  settled  down behind Cruz, who didn't know he was there..a First down, waiting to  happen.

  That is Until Dalton's  Helmet Hit his Left shoulder, and  Cowlings  ..just..managed to pull the ball into his Body, Both Men hit the  turf...and the roar of the crowd, rattled the  Building!..

  whistles blew  like Crazy, Kane  was Grabbing Dalton by the  back of the PAds to Pull him off the QB..Payne was shoving the OT who got beat, aaway from Dalton...

  Cowlings  was getting up slow, the ref marking the ball for for a 4 yard loss..

   As the Punt return team came on the Filed,  Kane was grinning,..how 'bout that!...our new boy  gets the first sack!

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 Klay was sent back, this time to  return the kick. The Punt  came, not so good, off the punters  foot, sailing to the  right, Klay  FAir  caught the ball at the Dragon 38 yardline.

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 Duke called out to the Offesne,..lets go guys...time to ring them up!

  Adam looked at Cel and Grinned,...this is seems easier then the preseason...don't know what they are doing..but its not playing football...

  Givens  Looked over from his spot on the bench, a sneer on his face,..c'mon MR FOOTBALL....don't ya know what's happening..They play the Redskins   next week...they were lookin' ahead..I bet they didn't even watch films on us..'cause  all we have  is preseason  film..

 Adam stood up as  Colwings hit the ground , as Dalton smacked into him. Maybe, Bench Boy...maybe not..but this is a National Game....you'd think they would  have  wanted to  beat  us till we were black and blue...well..until some of us  were blue, anyway...

Ben stood up, checking that his chin strap was tight and taking a firm bite on his gum shield.

"I'm ready to roar again... coming?"

Lucas was standing at the sidelines watching the defensive line play.  He winced seeing the new boy sacking the Cowboys QB as hard as he did.

When Ricky came off the field, he gave him a pat on the shoulder.  Make damn sure I don't get on your bad side, he said and grabbed his helmet and jogged in place to warm up for the next offensive round.

Ricky shook his head to clear the butter flies out from the sack.  Having Kane lift him up off the QB he looked from Kane to the player on the ground.

He gave a slight shrug and a small grin.  Guess it did help, he said.  Or the fact that their offensive line lacks a lot of coverage.

One down, one to go, he said looking at Kane and then to Payne who was moving the OT away.  Its ok dude.  Let them be sore losers, its all they got.

  Duke Stepped intot eh Huddle after the   Offense  came in,..don't know  about you guys?...These bastards have  had it too good..for too long..'america's team' my ass...Lets beat them so bad the fold up thier franchise!

  ..everything  at the line...get up, get down ...fast..don't give them time to breathe!  Frist sound, let them work for this!

  The Line Broke, Adam took the Cowboys  sideline, Bennie  the Home side line. Ben  on the Right at TE, Mik to the left as a slot, Lucas next to Duke at Full back in the Gun.

  1st and  10 Dragon 38...

  Duke   calls   for a wrap around to Lucas, who drives up between Miles and Sloan, they parted the waters  for him and the  Full back gets to the second level before plowing into the Free Safety..they go down together at the Dragon 49..1st and 10!  9:30 left.  1st and  10...Duke  calls out tghe routes, takes only one step back before he lets the ball go to Ben, who takes it for a 5 yard  gain.

  send and  5 at the Cowboy 46.  9:12... Duke takes the  Snap  Fakes the Pump to Adam, the  secondary shifted to wards him and Duke let the ball go...to Bennie, The other  small reciever picks up 12  more yards  before being slammed out of  bound.. MAckin has to come in for Bennie for a play or two...this allows the  Dallas D to send  some  folks in.

  1st and 10 on the DAllas 34 8:42..

  The balls is snapped after the signals, this Time , Adam is hit  , right at the Line...this caught the DB, who was backpedling before the snap...Adam Faked the man and was off to the races,  Being  slammed out of  Bounds  at the Dallas 19... Adam  jumped  up as he tossed the ball to the Ref...Grinning at the man he faked out,...you should call a Time out..your joke and  underwear are back at the  32!.

  1st and 10, cowboy 19..8:21

  The snap came back as soon as the  ref blew the whistle, Lucas got the Draw again, Driving through the same hole...a bit tighter this time, But  7 yards on the Play.

  2nd and 3 cowboy 12...7:56

  Duke took the snap and Fired towards  Mackin, who dropped the ball! Duke waved his hand over his head to line up again.

 3rd and 3 Cowboy 12 7:40..clock stopped.

 Duke gets the snap Looks around     this time the coverage rolled up, LBs  sntepped into the Zones, Duke fired the BAll way over  Bronk's  head and Out of bounds...  4th and 3 cowboy 12..Duke  and the Offense  Line Up, But Sims  sends the FG team on the filed..Duke   and bronk look back at the  sidelines in disbelief..Sims  simple Nods his head with a disgusted  halfsmile and waves them off...

  As TAli and the  FG team go outn on the field, Bronk says,..Go  get 'em FG chickie!

 when they get to the sidelines Duke  asks, with  some of the others around him,..I thought we  go on 4th down inside the 20?

  Sims nodded  again as he flipped up his Mic, next week? we will...but TAli didn't have a preseason..everyone forgets that..let her kick underpressure..we know what MAx can do from tape...

 Bronk nods  as he slips of his helmet and takes a drink from the  drink girl as he turns to watch the Kick team....

(( Tali!  1d100))