Fury End Preseason on High Note

The offense of Clinton was harassed by the defense of the Mass Fury all afternoon.


The schedule said it was a preseason game, but the performance of the Mass Fury said otherwise. The Fury were in regular season form as they defeated the Irish Blizzard of Clinton 18-6 Sunday June 28 at Leicester Community Field.

The Fury defense, which was strong in previous years, continued to show their dominance by forcing two interceptions in the first quarter. The turnover assault would continue with a recovered fumble by Paul Godwin in the second quarter. The Fury also converted a punt block and extra point block in the 3rd quarter.

The pass defense of the Fury held the passing game of Clinton to a completion percentage of 47% on 21 passes and a quarterback rating of 37.1. The best pass that Clinton was able to get off was swatted right back in their face by Dorson Ace.

"They were solid all day long," said Coach Chambers. "Our defensive backs are against our offense every week, and if they can play against them they can take on anybody."

On the other side of the ball Ryan Minns was able to pick apart the pass defense of the Irish Blizzard. Minns went 12-19 for 170 yards passing with three touchdowns and one interception. Minns posted a quarterback rating of 109.6.

The first touchdown came off of a 22 yard post to Fran Collins in the 1st quarter. The others came in the second half off of a tow yard pass to Eugene Miller in the 3rd quarter, and a 45 yard deep ball to Mike Webb in the fourth quarter.

The only flaw in the game for the team was a skirmish afterward involving the ridiculous actions of a "fan." Other then that Head Coach Chris Chambers could not have been happier with the play of the team.

"I was very impressed with the team today," Chambers said. "These guys are a perrenial AAA team, and was impressed with the way the team stuck together. I am very pleased. "

The Fury look to carry this momentum into the regular season as they take on the Quincy Sharks, July 18, in their first game of the regular season at home. Game time is scheduled for 1 pm.