Johnny Football Has Memphis Thinking Championship
Express Remain Undefeated with Manziel
February 26, 2017
Washington, DC - Johnny Manziel and the Express have been on an absolute tear since he was named as the starter on the 0-6 2016 Express. They haven't lost yet, and it wasn't going to happen in the nation's capitol on Saturday Night. Manziel was absolutely efficient running the offense, completing 81% of his passes for 276 yards, with 2 TDs and only one mishap which was actually a tipped pass at the line of scrimmage that Manziel took complete responsibility for.
The Express was up 16-6 at the half, before Head Coach Greg Schiano let Johnny Football unleash the football. The third quarter saw Manziel throw for 153 yards and two touchdowns, one to WR Jon Baldwin and one to WR Jerrel Jernigan that put the game away 30-6. Valor would add a late TD from RB Zac Stacy on an impressive 34 yard toss but the game was never in doubt for Memphis.
Valor - 13 Express - 30
(1-1)DC: QB Matt McGloin - 15/27 201 yards, 3 INTs, RB Zac Stacy - 22 carries, 126 yards, 1 TD, RB Rashad Jennings - 12 carries, 23 yards, WR Marcus Easley - 4 catches, 73 yards, WR Keshawn Martin - 5 catches, 65 yards
(2-0)MEM: QB Johnny Manziel - 17/21 276 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, RB Johnathon Dwyer - 27 carries, 84 yards, RB Lache Seastrunk - 4 carries, 37 yards, WR Jon Baldwin - 2 catches, 90 yards, 1 TD, WR Brandon Gibson - 3 catches, 63 yards, WR Jerrel Jernigan - 3 catches, 36 yards, 1 TD
Guardians - 28 Blues - 26
(2-0)NY: QB Josh Freeman - 17/28 239 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, RB Ahmad Bradshaw - 15 carries, 54 yards, RB Tashard Choice - 15 carries, 53 yards, 1 TD, WR Hakeem Nicks - 3 catches, 53 yards, RB Jarrett Boykin - 2 catches, 48 yards, TE Travis Beckum - 4 catches, 43 yards, 1 TD, WR Vincent Brown - 3 catches, 36 yards, 1 TD
(1-1): QB Stephen Morris - 12/25 126 yards, 1 TD, RB Delone Carter - 18 carries, 140 yards, 1 TD, RB Toby Gerhart - 17 carries, 95 yards, 1 TD, WR Leonard Hankerson - 5 catches, 61 yards, 1 TD, WR Juron Criner - 5 catches, 43 yards
Iron - 27 Predators - 26
(1-1)BIRM: QB Tahj Boyd - 10/23 122 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, RB Trent Richardson - 21 carries, 102 yards, 1 TD, RB Peyton Hillis - 15 carries, 56 yards, WR Kaelin Clay - 3 catches, 45 yards, 1 TD, WR Taylor Price - 2 catches, 38 yards, 1 TD
(0-2)ORL: QB Christian Ponder - 14/31 214 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, RB Khiry Robinson - 17 carries, 54 yards, RB Antonio Andrews - 11 carries, 52 yards, 1 TD, WR Dorial Green-Beckham - 6 catches, 95 yards, 1 TD, WR MeKale McKay - 4 catches, 69 yards
Wildcats - 16 Brigade - 20
(1-1)LA: QB Jimmy Clausen - 14/34 222 yards, 1 TD, RB Kendall Hunter - 16 carries, 76 yards, WR DaVaris Daniels - 5 catches, 120 yards, 1 TD, WR AJ Jenkins - 5 catches, 46 yards
(1-1)BAL: QB Kellen Moore - 18/33 264 yards, 2 TDs, RB Denard Robinson - 18 carries, 88 yards, RB Ronnie Hillman - 14 carries, 41 yards, WR Aaron Dobson - 3 catches, 74 yards, WR Marlon Brown - 4 catches, 64 yards, WR Eddie Royal - 3 catches, 59 yards, TE Gerald Christian - 5 catches, 45 yards, 2 TDs
Alphas - 14 Roughnecks - 21
(1-1)CHI: QB Aaron Murray - 10/29 109 yards, RB Ryan Mathews - 15 carries, 126 yards, 2 TDs, RB Juwan Thompson - 13 carries, 70 yards, WR Shaq Evans - 3 catches, 42 yards, WR Marquess Wilson - 3 catches, 31 yards
(0-2)HOU: QB Vince Young - 13/26 170 yards, 2 TDs, RB Bryce Brown - 14 carries, 97 yards, 1 TD, RB Cyrus Gray - 17 carries, 59 yards, RB Storm Johnson - 16 carries, 66 yards, WR Danario Alexander - 5 catches, 80 yards, 2 TDs, WR Greg Little - 5 catches, 73 yards
Dragons - 17 Commanders - 15
(2-0)SEA: QB Jake Locker - 12/15 105 yards, 1 INT, RB Phillip Tanner - 18 carries, 122 yards, 2 TDs, RB Vick Ballard - 19 carries, 66 yards, WR TJ Graham - 3 catches, 32 yards
(0-2)SA: QB TJ Yates - 8/20 121 yards, 1 INT, RB Karlos Williams - 20 carries, 121 yards, RB Montee Ball - 12 carries, 39 yards, 1 TD, WR Devier Posey - 5 catches, 71 yards
Memphis Goes All In on Manziel
February 28, 2017
Memphis, TN - Express owner Frederick W. Smith wanted to surround his star Quarterback with every weapon he could, so early Tuesday morning, Memphis traded away backup QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson along with starting RB Johnathon Dwyer to the Washington Valor for RB Zac Stacy. Smith was impressed with the play of Stacy during their matchup on Sunday night.
In other news, the Miami Blues' starting RB Delone Carter once again tore his ACL ending his season on Saturday afternoon. The Running Back announced his retirement from professional football this morning.
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