2000 MFL GAME RESULTS
Reported By: Michael Bielen

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GAME 1 PLAYED ON 01/02/00 FINAL SCORE: 100-63
GAME 2 PLAYED ON 01/02/00 FINAL SCORE: 146-132
The team of Nick Perhonitch, Steve Gelatko, Bob Ruggeri, and Jonathan Judash were victorious against the team of Jason McGlone, Mike Bielen, Steve Pollack, and Joe Ruggeri. They were able to convert of turnovers and defensive stops to take control of the game. In the second game the team of Steve Gelatko, Bob Ruggeri, Jonathan Judash, and Steve Pollack were able to hold off a late game comback from the team of Nick Perhonitch, Mike Bielen, Jason McGlone, and Brian Oaks. The game saw the very first touchdown recovery on a kickoff. The game was stopped early during to an injury.

Players of the Game: (Game 1) Bob Ruggeri (WR/CB) . (Game 2) Mike Bielen (WR/CB) & Nick Perhonitch (WR/CB/QB)

GAME 3 PLAYED ON 01/08/00 FINAL SCORE: 150-107
GAME 4 PLAYED ON 01/08/00 FINAL SCORE: 77-50
The team of Nick Perhonitch, Mike Bielen, Nick Yatsula, and Steve Gelatko were victorious in the first game, in a  come from behind victory over the team of Jason McGlone, Steve Pollack, Nathan DeBalko, and Jonathan Jadush. The turning point in the game occurred on the opening kickoff of the second half. When Mike BIelen return it for a touchdown and on the first play defensively intercepted a pass, which lead to a score cutting the lead to one touchdown. They used a strong defense to extend their lead. But in the second game they were unable to make a comeback after falling behind early and failed to convert on opportunities. The second game was stopped early due to an illness.

Players of the Game: (Game 3) Mike Bielen (WR/CB) (Game 4) Steve Pollack (WR/CB)

GAME 5 PLAYED ON 07/23/00 FINAL SCORE: 150-148
Almost a year after the smallest margin of victory was recorded, history repeated itself has the team of Nick Perhonitch, Mike Bielen, Steve Gelatko, and Tim Matula won 150-148 with a late game comeback from a two possession deficit against the team of Chris Perhonitch, Jason McGlone, Stevie Pollack, and Tom Tepovich. The game came down to the finial possession with the winning team escaping two near interceptions, by Stevie Pollack and Jason McGlone, to score a touchdown followed by the game winning two point conversion catch by Mike Bielen. The key reason for the victory was the conversion of all three two point conversions by the winners. The early part of the game was dominated by defense with a number of stops on both sides, however the second half of the game saw alot of big plays offensively which determined the outcome of the game.  

Player of the Game: Steve Pollack (WR/CB)

GAME 6 PLAYED ON 08/13/00 FINAL SCORE: 153-135
The team of Steve Gelatko, Mike Bielen, Nathan DeBalko, and David Donadi fell behind by two touchdowns early but were able to recover and take a 28 point lead after their first possession of the second half to defeat the team of Jason McGlone, Steve Pollack, Brian Oaks, and Tom Tepovich 153-135, as their late game comeback fell short. The game saw a number of defensive stops by both teams and it was the key to victory for the winning  team of Steve Gelatko, Mike Bielen, Nathan DeBalko, and David Donadi, as they built a first half lead.

Player of the Game: Mike Bielen (WR/FS)

GAME 7 PLAYED ON 08/19/00 FINAL SCORE: 133-113
The team of Steve Gelatko, Jonathan Jadush, Steve Pollack and Jason McGlone were able to comeback from a two touchdown deficit, to expand their lead in the second half, to defeat the team of Brian Oaks, Nick Perhonitch, Mike Bielen and Mark Koldesko 133-113, in a game stopped short due to a player having to go to work. The turning point of the game occurred right before halftime, with a number of defensive stands by the winning team and strong special teams play.

Player of the Game: Steve Gelatko (WR/CB)

GAME 8 PLAYED ON 11/04/00 FINAL SCORE: 100-83
On a beautiful fall afternoon, the team of Mike Bielen, Nick Perhonitch, Brian Oaks, and MFL newcomer Josh Tom were victorious 100-83. The key to victory, over the team of Jason McGlone, Nathan DeBalko, Jonathan Jadush and MFL newcomer Bumper, was the stifling defensive effort during the first half of the game which helped the winning team get off to a fast lead. Both defenses played extremely well with both sides making key plays to stop potential scoring drives. Mike Bielen and Nathan DeBalko both led their respective defenses with two interceptions each and Josh Tom sealed the victory with another interception.

Player of the Game: Mike Bielen (WR/FS)

12th ANNUAL "THANKSGIVING CLASSIC" GAME

EXHIBITION GAME 1 PLAYED ON 11/25/00 FINAL SCORE: 98-91
Both team fought off the cold weather and snow covered playing conditions at this year's "Thanksgiving Classic" Game. Unfortunately, Jason McGlone quit after a controversial pass interference call between him and Mike Bielen. At the time Jason McGlone quit, the  team of Tim Matula, Brian Oaks, Steve Pollack, and Jason McGlone were  leading 98-91 over the team of Steve Gelatko, Mike Bielen, Mark Koldesko, and Jonathan Jadush. Both teams moved the ball well on offense, due to the slippery field conditions, and came up with big defensive stops to keep the game close. Since the game was not completed, no records or stats will count towards the individual standings this year. Another "Thanksgiving Classic" in the books and now the countdown to the next year's game begins.

Player of the Game: None Was Named