2012: A Year in Review
By Jim Sumlin
The Daily Yay
January 15, 2013
What a year in college football. The Western Athletic Conference returned with a vengeance, and the Twilight Sparkle Unicorns flew the flag proudly for all of Ponyville en route to their first-ever BCS National Championship. Along the way, many records fell and opposing defenses could only watch as the six teams blazed their way to greatness. All but Pinkie Pie went bowling, a true testament to the WAC's resilience.
With these six schools leading the way, the WAC will be a driving force in college football for many years to come.
The Twilight Sparkle Unicorns, under head coach Derpy Hooves, utilized their Wingboner and Wild Muffin formations to perfection. Quarterback Tony Hickman passed for 4,075 yards and 57 touchdowns, fullback Bennie Means ran for 2,293 yards and 40 scores and wideout D.J. Pretorius caught 59 passes for 1860 yards and 26 touchdowns. Middle linebacker Bobby Black led the team in tackles with 87, cornerback Adam Pressley garnered 24 interceptions and defensive tackle Jeff Postlethwaite recorded 43 sacks. Twilight had the toughest schedule of all the WAC teams, scoring big victories over Wisconsin, Alabama, USC (twice), LSU, Arkansas, Florida State and Boise State.
Rarity's younger sister, Sweetie Belle, is a relative novice to coaching the game of football, but being able to treat the game as if designing football plays like suits and dresses worked relatively well, as the Royals' "Haute Football Couture" offense led to a Sugar Bowl victory, an 11-2 record and a #3 ranking at the end of the season. Quarterback Andrew Maynard passed for 5,368 yards and 52 touchdowns, Tailback Bryan McPherson, one of the greatest running backs in WAC history, ran for 5,021 yards and 67 TD. Wide receiver Anthony "The Tiger" Terrell caught 68 passes for 17 touchdowns. Middle lineback Blake Silva amassed 201 tackles, Brandon Fleming led the team in interceptions with 10 and defensive tackle Matthew Randolph led the Royals in sacks with 52.
Mention Fluttershy Spirit football, and you have to mention one player: quarterback Carl Porter. A gunslinger with an attitude, the man the team like to call "Cole" passed for 7,760 yards and 75 touchdowns. Tailback Dennis Upshaw had 3,764 yards on the ground to go with 57 touchdowns for Berry Punch's Spirit. Wideout Brad Ortiz has 83 catches for 1856 yards as well as 23 touchdowns. Middle linebacker amazzed 178 tackles, while cornerback Paul McDowell led Fluttershy in interceptions with 9. The Spirit's top sack man was defensive tackle Cedric Meyer with 28. Fluttershy finished the season 10-3 (2-3 WAC) and won the 2012 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl to finish 11th in the country..
Big MacIntosh's Apple Pistol Offense was enough to see the Applejack State Appleknockers secure a 10-3 record (2-3 WAC) and a big Sheraton Hawaii Bowl victory on the side. At the heart of the Apple Pistol Offense was "Slingin' Sam" Houston, with 5,046 passing yards and 65 touchdowns. Houston also ran for 2,081 yards and 37 touchdowns on the ground. Will "The Tree" Ochiltree led the receiving crew with 1,396 yards and 22 touchdowns. Middle linebacker Henry Clay led the defense in tackles with 172, cornerback Deaf Smith led the Knockers in picks with nine and defensive tackle Charlie Haskell led in sacks with 22. Applejack State finished the season ranked 14th in the country.
A team loaded with the best European talent to play the game of American Football wasn't enough for Vinyl Scratch's Rainbow Dash Rainbows to win the WAC, but it was enough to give them a 10-3 record (2-3 WAC), a Poinsettia Bowl victory and a #12 ranking in the country. Quarterback John Paul Jones passed for 4,853 yards and 49 touchdowns, tailback Csaba Walko ran for 3,176 yards and 46 scores and the "Epic Sax Guy," wideout Sergey Stepanov caught 75 passes for 1,553 yards and 19 touchdowns. Linebacker Gabriel Baruta amassed 185 tackles, cornerback Vlatko Ilievski recorded 11 interceptions, and defensive tackle John Grimes led the Rainbows with 35 sacks.
Cheeri Lee's Pinkie Pie Major Trouble were the only team not to go bowling despite being bowl eligible at 7-4 (1-4 WAC). As a result, they were the designated WAC bowl headquarters, where fans of all six schools could gather to watch the postseason. Quarterback Adrian Garrison passed for 2,082 yards and 20 touchdowns, tailback Todd "The Mod Bod" Parker ran for 3,529 yards and 56 touchdowns, and wide receiver Alex Burrell caught 42 passes for 937 yards and nine touchdowns. On defense, middle linebacker William Goodwin had 159 tackles, converted halfback Justin Guevara made eight interceptions, while defensive tackle Lamont Richardson had 42 sacks.
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Anatomy of a Championship Offense: Running the Wingboner
Anatomy of a Championship Offense: Running the Wingboner
By Derpy Hooves
Special to The Daily Twilight
January 1, 2013
Happy New Year, everypony and everybody! As we prepare for our national championship game against the USC Trojans, I want to take this time to talk about our offense. Our offense consists of two parts: our version of the wildcat formation, known as the Wild Muffin formation, and the Wingboner formation, which we run a majority of our plays from.
Hey, it wasn't my idea to call it the Wingboner. It was all Rainbow Dash's idea after she saw our offense during practice in the summer. Dash suggested that we call our version of the wingbone as the Wingboner. Lo and behold, the name stuck.
The wing bone offense was probably originally introduced by Henry Bellard when he was coaching at Mississippi State University, after he brought the wishbone to the University of Texas.
The wing bone, or Wingboner in our coachspeak is the wishbone, with two tight ends, one split and one tight, or two splits, and one of the half backs is moved to a wing position just outside of the tackle or the tight end. The advantage of the Wingboner is that the wing is put into a good position to block on either the power or sweep/option plays. It also creates a two receiver set and provides a more dynamic passing attack. Sending the wing back in motion adds another dimension to the offense.
The Wingboner isn't as flashy or pass-heavy as the other WAC schools, but boy, does it get the job done! Derp!
By Derpy Hooves
Special to The Daily Twilight
January 1, 2013
Happy New Year, everypony and everybody! As we prepare for our national championship game against the USC Trojans, I want to take this time to talk about our offense. Our offense consists of two parts: our version of the wildcat formation, known as the Wild Muffin formation, and the Wingboner formation, which we run a majority of our plays from.
Hey, it wasn't my idea to call it the Wingboner. It was all Rainbow Dash's idea after she saw our offense during practice in the summer. Dash suggested that we call our version of the wingbone as the Wingboner. Lo and behold, the name stuck.
The wing bone offense was probably originally introduced by Henry Bellard when he was coaching at Mississippi State University, after he brought the wishbone to the University of Texas.
The wing bone, or Wingboner in our coachspeak is the wishbone, with two tight ends, one split and one tight, or two splits, and one of the half backs is moved to a wing position just outside of the tackle or the tight end. The advantage of the Wingboner is that the wing is put into a good position to block on either the power or sweep/option plays. It also creates a two receiver set and provides a more dynamic passing attack. Sending the wing back in motion adds another dimension to the offense.
The Wingboner isn't as flashy or pass-heavy as the other WAC schools, but boy, does it get the job done! Derp!
WAC Roundup: Week 15
WAC Roundup: Week 15
By Hoss Ross
Ponyville Express
November 24, 2012
Twilight Sparkle won the 2012 Western Athletic Conference title, but they had to hold off a late rally from Rarity to maintain the victory. Meanwhile, Applejack State got the better of Rainbow Dash, while Fluttershy dealt Pinkie Pie some last-second heartbreak.
Fluttershy 80, Pinkie Pie 73
A last-second touchdown pass by Fluttershy quarterback Carl Porter was enough for the Spirit to defeat the Pinkie Pie Major Trouble. One final desperation heave by Pinkie was picked off, preserving the victory.
The defeat all but seals Pinkie Pie's fate in terms of making it to a bowl as they drop to 7-4 (1-4 WAC). Fluttershy improve to 9-3 (2-3 WAC).
Applejack State 85, Rainbow Dash 63
Henry Clay had a game-high 17 tackles to lead the Applejack State Appleknockers to a big-time victory over the Rainbow Dash Rainbows at Rainbow Park. Dashie QB John Paul Jones passed for 526 yards and four touchdowns in the loss.
Both Applejack and Rainbow Dash finish the regular season at 9-2 (2-3 WAC).
Twilight Sparkle 98, Rarity 56
The No. 1-ranked Unicorns will be playing in the BCS National Championship Game after holding off a late rally from Rarity at Armor-Cadence Field at Twilight Stadium. A balanced rushing attack, combined with some timely picks, led to a first-quarter explosion that the Royals could not recover from in time.
Twilie improve to 12-0 (5-0 WAC) while Rarity drop to 10-2 (3-2 WAC).
By Hoss Ross
Ponyville Express
November 24, 2012
Twilight Sparkle won the 2012 Western Athletic Conference title, but they had to hold off a late rally from Rarity to maintain the victory. Meanwhile, Applejack State got the better of Rainbow Dash, while Fluttershy dealt Pinkie Pie some last-second heartbreak.
Fluttershy 80, Pinkie Pie 73
A last-second touchdown pass by Fluttershy quarterback Carl Porter was enough for the Spirit to defeat the Pinkie Pie Major Trouble. One final desperation heave by Pinkie was picked off, preserving the victory.
The defeat all but seals Pinkie Pie's fate in terms of making it to a bowl as they drop to 7-4 (1-4 WAC). Fluttershy improve to 9-3 (2-3 WAC).
Applejack State 85, Rainbow Dash 63
Henry Clay had a game-high 17 tackles to lead the Applejack State Appleknockers to a big-time victory over the Rainbow Dash Rainbows at Rainbow Park. Dashie QB John Paul Jones passed for 526 yards and four touchdowns in the loss.
Both Applejack and Rainbow Dash finish the regular season at 9-2 (2-3 WAC).
Twilight Sparkle 98, Rarity 56
The No. 1-ranked Unicorns will be playing in the BCS National Championship Game after holding off a late rally from Rarity at Armor-Cadence Field at Twilight Stadium. A balanced rushing attack, combined with some timely picks, led to a first-quarter explosion that the Royals could not recover from in time.
Twilie improve to 12-0 (5-0 WAC) while Rarity drop to 10-2 (3-2 WAC).
Celestia Trophy, BCS up for grabs this week
Celestia Trophy, BCS up for grabs this week
By James Bush
The Daily Twilight
November 27, 2012
The Unicorns of Twilight Sparkle and Royals of Rarity will battle it out for the Celestia Trophy this weekend. At stake is a spot in the 2013 BCS National Championship Game against possibly the USC Trojans.
"Man, I am excited," said tailback Jono Kent. "I really want to play for a national championship. Rarity is a very good team, but we are a group that can face anybody on any given day.
"We are looking forward to this."
"I'm kinda scared of the Royals," said wide receiver D.J. "Pret" Pretorius. "They are so quick to the ball and they can neutralize our option attack with such fluidity and quickness. We are going to have our hands full."
This will be the first match that Her Highness Princess Celestia will attend, as will Twilight's older brother Shining Armor and his wife/Twilight's sister-in-law, Her Highness Princess Cadence.
"We are confident that Twilight's players will get the job done, but you can't underestimate a team like Rarity," Cadence said at a press conference in Canterlot. "We know how good Rarity's team is, so we are going to hope for a great performance from both sides."
Flim Flam Sportsbooks are calling for a 10-point upset victory by the Royals, with the over/under set to 100 points and the over.
The match will be televised by ABC, with a one-hour preview of the contest, featuring interviews by players and coaches from both teams.
By James Bush
The Daily Twilight
November 27, 2012
The Unicorns of Twilight Sparkle and Royals of Rarity will battle it out for the Celestia Trophy this weekend. At stake is a spot in the 2013 BCS National Championship Game against possibly the USC Trojans.
"Man, I am excited," said tailback Jono Kent. "I really want to play for a national championship. Rarity is a very good team, but we are a group that can face anybody on any given day.
"We are looking forward to this."
"I'm kinda scared of the Royals," said wide receiver D.J. "Pret" Pretorius. "They are so quick to the ball and they can neutralize our option attack with such fluidity and quickness. We are going to have our hands full."
This will be the first match that Her Highness Princess Celestia will attend, as will Twilight's older brother Shining Armor and his wife/Twilight's sister-in-law, Her Highness Princess Cadence.
"We are confident that Twilight's players will get the job done, but you can't underestimate a team like Rarity," Cadence said at a press conference in Canterlot. "We know how good Rarity's team is, so we are going to hope for a great performance from both sides."
Flim Flam Sportsbooks are calling for a 10-point upset victory by the Royals, with the over/under set to 100 points and the over.
The match will be televised by ABC, with a one-hour preview of the contest, featuring interviews by players and coaches from both teams.
WAC Roundup: Week 14
WAC Roundup: Week 14
By James McManus
The Daily Twillight
November 24, 2012
The Twilight Sparkle Unicorns can sense the finish line in sight, as they are one victory away from not only claiming the Western Athletic Conference title, but also sealing their spot in the BCS National Championship Game.
Here is a roundup of the week's action.
Twilight Sparkle 108, Fluttershy 45
An 80-point first quarter was more than enough for the Unicorns to overpower the Spirit. Bennie Means led the Twilie attack with 107 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Fluttershy QB Carl Porter passed for 609 yards and three touchdowns in the defeat. Fluttershy conclude their regular season next week against Pinkie Pie in the Battle for the Balloons, while Twilight Sparkle finish the regular season at home against Rarity College in the Battle for the Celestia Trophy.
Rarity 87, Pinkie Pie 83
In a back-and-fourth game at the House Party Stadium, a last-second touchdown pass from J. Gatewood to J. Prince with four seconds left sealed the victory for the Royals over the Major Trouble. Pinkie Pie wrap up their regular season at Fluttershy Stadium against the Spirit, while Rarity will hope to upset the heavily-favored Unicorns.
Rainbow Dash 72, Idaho State 0
No contest here, as John Paul Jones passed for 253 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Rainbows to a victory over the overmatched Bengals. The match will be a tuneup game for the Appledash Cup game next week against Applejack State.
Applejack State 83, Monmouth 0
Mat Caldwell ran for 238 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Appleknockers to a shutout victory over the Hawks at Applejack Stadium. Next week, they travel to Rainbow Park for Appledash 2012.
By James McManus
The Daily Twillight
November 24, 2012
The Twilight Sparkle Unicorns can sense the finish line in sight, as they are one victory away from not only claiming the Western Athletic Conference title, but also sealing their spot in the BCS National Championship Game.
Here is a roundup of the week's action.
Twilight Sparkle 108, Fluttershy 45
An 80-point first quarter was more than enough for the Unicorns to overpower the Spirit. Bennie Means led the Twilie attack with 107 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Fluttershy QB Carl Porter passed for 609 yards and three touchdowns in the defeat. Fluttershy conclude their regular season next week against Pinkie Pie in the Battle for the Balloons, while Twilight Sparkle finish the regular season at home against Rarity College in the Battle for the Celestia Trophy.
Rarity 87, Pinkie Pie 83
In a back-and-fourth game at the House Party Stadium, a last-second touchdown pass from J. Gatewood to J. Prince with four seconds left sealed the victory for the Royals over the Major Trouble. Pinkie Pie wrap up their regular season at Fluttershy Stadium against the Spirit, while Rarity will hope to upset the heavily-favored Unicorns.
Rainbow Dash 72, Idaho State 0
No contest here, as John Paul Jones passed for 253 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Rainbows to a victory over the overmatched Bengals. The match will be a tuneup game for the Appledash Cup game next week against Applejack State.
Applejack State 83, Monmouth 0
Mat Caldwell ran for 238 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Appleknockers to a shutout victory over the Hawks at Applejack Stadium. Next week, they travel to Rainbow Park for Appledash 2012.
WAC Roundup: Week 13
WAC Roundup: Week 13
By Rawls Jennet
The Orchard
November 17, 2012
Are Twilight Sparkle the team of destiny? They continue to run over opposition left and right, and are on track to make it to the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game. Here is the roundup of the action in the Western Athletic Conference.
Twilight Sparkle 174, Pinkie Pie 24
Bennie Means rushed for 233 yards and eight touchdowns as the Unicorns powered past the Major Trouble at the House Party Stadium. Pinkie Pie will hope for a much better performance next week against Rarity. Twilight Sparkle continue their season next week against Fluttershy.
Rarity 43, Fluttershy 41
In a much more exciting match at Fluttershy Stadium, the Royals did just enough to defeat the Spirit. Fluttershy's Carl Porter passed for 400 yards but only threw for one touchdowns. Andrew Maynard passed for 251 yards and two touchdowns to lead Rarity, who travel to House Party Stadium next week to face Pinkie Pie. Fluttershy host Twlight Sparkle next week.
Rainbow Dash 202, Northern Arizona 17
Never a close match. Csaba Walko ran for 231 yards, and 14 passes for 286 yards and scored 10 touchdowns in a one-sided route for the Rainbows. Next week, in a midweek tilt, the Rainbows face Idaho State.
Applejack State 238, Cal Poly 49
The Appleknockers were rarely tested by the punchless Mustangs, who were run over by an Applejack team that will most likely not see any bowl action in spite of being bowl eligible. Next weekend, the Appleknockers take on Monmouth.
By Rawls Jennet
The Orchard
November 17, 2012
Are Twilight Sparkle the team of destiny? They continue to run over opposition left and right, and are on track to make it to the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game. Here is the roundup of the action in the Western Athletic Conference.
Twilight Sparkle 174, Pinkie Pie 24
Bennie Means rushed for 233 yards and eight touchdowns as the Unicorns powered past the Major Trouble at the House Party Stadium. Pinkie Pie will hope for a much better performance next week against Rarity. Twilight Sparkle continue their season next week against Fluttershy.
Rarity 43, Fluttershy 41
In a much more exciting match at Fluttershy Stadium, the Royals did just enough to defeat the Spirit. Fluttershy's Carl Porter passed for 400 yards but only threw for one touchdowns. Andrew Maynard passed for 251 yards and two touchdowns to lead Rarity, who travel to House Party Stadium next week to face Pinkie Pie. Fluttershy host Twlight Sparkle next week.
Rainbow Dash 202, Northern Arizona 17
Never a close match. Csaba Walko ran for 231 yards, and 14 passes for 286 yards and scored 10 touchdowns in a one-sided route for the Rainbows. Next week, in a midweek tilt, the Rainbows face Idaho State.
Applejack State 238, Cal Poly 49
The Appleknockers were rarely tested by the punchless Mustangs, who were run over by an Applejack team that will most likely not see any bowl action in spite of being bowl eligible. Next weekend, the Appleknockers take on Monmouth.
WAC Roundup: Week 12
WAC Roundup: Week 12
By Jim Sumlin
The Daily Yay
November 10, 2012
Week 12 of Western Athletic Conference play concluded, and there have been nothing but beat-em-ups and run-em-ups left and right. Two league matches and one nonconference match was all she wrote. Here is the roundup of contests.
Rainbow Dash 86, Fluttershy 66
The Blue Helmet goes to the Rainbows, who rode on the arm and legs of quarterback Nicolas Dorian. Dorian passed for 166 yards and two scores while rushing for 229 yards and two more touchdowns. Spirit quarterback Cole Porter passed for 523 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 113 yards and a score. Rainbow Dash hosts Northern Arizona next week, while Fluttershy host Rarity in the Battle for the Monarch.
Applejack State 76, Pinkie Pie 66
The Appleknockers won an exciting shootout at the Acres. Quarterback Sam Houston passed for 601 yards and seven touchdowns to lead Applejack State. Tailback Todd Parker rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Major Trouble. Applejack State host Cal Poly next week, while Pinkie Pie face a crunch-time clash at the House Party Stadium against Twilight Sparkle.
Rarity 223, Eastern Washington 20
Never a close match. The Eagles were thoroughly smacked on both sides of the ball by the Royals, who improve to 9-1 (2-1 WAC). Tailback Bryan McPherson rushed for 891 yards and 16 touchdowns. Rarity travel to Fluttershy Stadium next week to face the Spirit.
Off this week: Twilight Sparkle
By Jim Sumlin
The Daily Yay
November 10, 2012
Week 12 of Western Athletic Conference play concluded, and there have been nothing but beat-em-ups and run-em-ups left and right. Two league matches and one nonconference match was all she wrote. Here is the roundup of contests.
Rainbow Dash 86, Fluttershy 66
The Blue Helmet goes to the Rainbows, who rode on the arm and legs of quarterback Nicolas Dorian. Dorian passed for 166 yards and two scores while rushing for 229 yards and two more touchdowns. Spirit quarterback Cole Porter passed for 523 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 113 yards and a score. Rainbow Dash hosts Northern Arizona next week, while Fluttershy host Rarity in the Battle for the Monarch.
Applejack State 76, Pinkie Pie 66
The Appleknockers won an exciting shootout at the Acres. Quarterback Sam Houston passed for 601 yards and seven touchdowns to lead Applejack State. Tailback Todd Parker rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Major Trouble. Applejack State host Cal Poly next week, while Pinkie Pie face a crunch-time clash at the House Party Stadium against Twilight Sparkle.
Rarity 223, Eastern Washington 20
Never a close match. The Eagles were thoroughly smacked on both sides of the ball by the Royals, who improve to 9-1 (2-1 WAC). Tailback Bryan McPherson rushed for 891 yards and 16 touchdowns. Rarity travel to Fluttershy Stadium next week to face the Spirit.
Off this week: Twilight Sparkle
WAC Roundup: Week 11
WAC Roundup: Week 11
By Maurice Hughes
The Daily Party
November 3, 2012
Three matches involving WAC teams took place over the weekend, and one team that might night be bowling this year are the Appleknockers of Applejack State, who dropped their third league contest. Here is a roundup of the action in the Western Athletic Conference.
Fluttershy 45, Applejack State 24
Cole Porter passed for 367 yards and two touchdowns as the #14 ranked Spirit defeated the Appleknockers at Applejack Stadium. Jim Hogg passed for 174 yards and a touchdown in the defeat. Next week, Fluttershy take on Rainbow Dash in the Battle for the Blue Helmet, while Applejack State host Pinkie Pie in the Battle for the Apple Pie Trophy.
Pinkie Pie 94, Rainbow Dash 62
Strong safety Tim Rivers made 17 tackles to help propel the #19-ranked Major Trouble to a victory over the Rainbows and win the 50-Pound Horseshoe. John Paul Jones passed for 567 yards and five touchdowns in the defeat for Dashie, who will host Fluttershy in the Battle for the Blue Helmet. Pinkie Pie travel to Applejack Stadium next week to battle the Appleknockers for the Apple Pie Trophy.
Rarity 206, Cal Poly 14
In yet another beatdown at Diamond Stadium, the Mustangs were sent to the glue factory thanks to tailback Bryan McPherson, who rushed for 804 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Royals wrap up their nonconference slate at home against Eastern Washington.
Off this week: Twilight Sparkle
By Maurice Hughes
The Daily Party
November 3, 2012
Three matches involving WAC teams took place over the weekend, and one team that might night be bowling this year are the Appleknockers of Applejack State, who dropped their third league contest. Here is a roundup of the action in the Western Athletic Conference.
Fluttershy 45, Applejack State 24
Cole Porter passed for 367 yards and two touchdowns as the #14 ranked Spirit defeated the Appleknockers at Applejack Stadium. Jim Hogg passed for 174 yards and a touchdown in the defeat. Next week, Fluttershy take on Rainbow Dash in the Battle for the Blue Helmet, while Applejack State host Pinkie Pie in the Battle for the Apple Pie Trophy.
Pinkie Pie 94, Rainbow Dash 62
Strong safety Tim Rivers made 17 tackles to help propel the #19-ranked Major Trouble to a victory over the Rainbows and win the 50-Pound Horseshoe. John Paul Jones passed for 567 yards and five touchdowns in the defeat for Dashie, who will host Fluttershy in the Battle for the Blue Helmet. Pinkie Pie travel to Applejack Stadium next week to battle the Appleknockers for the Apple Pie Trophy.
Rarity 206, Cal Poly 14
In yet another beatdown at Diamond Stadium, the Mustangs were sent to the glue factory thanks to tailback Bryan McPherson, who rushed for 804 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Royals wrap up their nonconference slate at home against Eastern Washington.
Off this week: Twilight Sparkle
WAC Roundup: Week 10
WAC Roundup: Week 10
By Rawls Jennet
The Orchard
October 27, 2012
Could Twilight Sparkle win their first-ever conference championship? After routing Rainbow Dash at Armor-Cadence Field, that is looking like a possibility. Meanwhile, Rarity flex their muscles against Applejack State and the likes of Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy take out some Division I FCS cupcakes.
Twilight Sparkle 128, Rainbow Dash 23
Using a strong ground game, the Unicorns attacked on the ground to improve to 9-0 (2-0 WAC). Tom Pratt rushed for 199 yards and six touchdowns. Jeff Postlethwaite made 12 tackles and 8.5 sacks to lead an uber-stingy Twilie defense. "Epic Sax Guy" Sergey Stepanov caught two passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Rainbows. Twilight Sparkle have the next two weeks off before traveling to House Party Stadium to face the Pinkie Pie Major Trouble. Rainbow Dash's next match is on Nov. 3 against Pinkie Pie at the same venue.
Fluttershy 210, Montana 6
It was a clear and utter mismatch as Cole Porter passed for 816 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing for 352 yards and three more scores. Tailback Dennis Upshaw ran for 488 yards and nine touchdowns in the Spirit blowout. Next week, the Spirit travel to the Acres to face Applejack State.
Rarity 69, Applejack State 41
In a tight match at Diamond Stadium, quarterback Andrew Maynard passed for 314 yards, rushed for 204 yards and scored five touchdowns to lead the Royals past the punchless Appleknockers. Jackie's Henry Clay made 24 tackles in the defeat. Applejack State host Fluttershy next week, while Rarity host Cal Poly.
Pinkie Pie 255, Sacramento State 24
This was a joke of a contest, bar none. Sacramento State were run over by a big house party at House Party Stadium. The Major Trouble will hope for a much better test when they host Rainbow Dash in the Battle for the 50-Pound Horseshoe.
By Rawls Jennet
The Orchard
October 27, 2012
Could Twilight Sparkle win their first-ever conference championship? After routing Rainbow Dash at Armor-Cadence Field, that is looking like a possibility. Meanwhile, Rarity flex their muscles against Applejack State and the likes of Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy take out some Division I FCS cupcakes.
Twilight Sparkle 128, Rainbow Dash 23
Using a strong ground game, the Unicorns attacked on the ground to improve to 9-0 (2-0 WAC). Tom Pratt rushed for 199 yards and six touchdowns. Jeff Postlethwaite made 12 tackles and 8.5 sacks to lead an uber-stingy Twilie defense. "Epic Sax Guy" Sergey Stepanov caught two passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Rainbows. Twilight Sparkle have the next two weeks off before traveling to House Party Stadium to face the Pinkie Pie Major Trouble. Rainbow Dash's next match is on Nov. 3 against Pinkie Pie at the same venue.
Fluttershy 210, Montana 6
It was a clear and utter mismatch as Cole Porter passed for 816 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing for 352 yards and three more scores. Tailback Dennis Upshaw ran for 488 yards and nine touchdowns in the Spirit blowout. Next week, the Spirit travel to the Acres to face Applejack State.
Rarity 69, Applejack State 41
In a tight match at Diamond Stadium, quarterback Andrew Maynard passed for 314 yards, rushed for 204 yards and scored five touchdowns to lead the Royals past the punchless Appleknockers. Jackie's Henry Clay made 24 tackles in the defeat. Applejack State host Fluttershy next week, while Rarity host Cal Poly.
Pinkie Pie 255, Sacramento State 24
This was a joke of a contest, bar none. Sacramento State were run over by a big house party at House Party Stadium. The Major Trouble will hope for a much better test when they host Rainbow Dash in the Battle for the 50-Pound Horseshoe.
WAC Roundup: Week 9
WAC Roundup: Week 9
By Judd Heathrow
The Daily Dash
Saturday, October 20
Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash opened WAC play with victories, while Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie blew apart their FCS competition. Here is the roundup of results.
Twilight Sparkle 94, Applejack State 63
In a wild game in the rain, it was the Unicorn defense that won the day for Twilight Sparkle, as Gilbert Owens made six interceptions to lead the way. Quarterback Tony Hickman struggled in the victory, passing for 449 yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions. Tailback Sam Carson ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Appleknockers.
The Unicorns face Rainbow Dash next week, while Applejack State travel to Diamond Stadium to face Rarity.
Rainbow Dash 64, Rarity 57
A game-winning 39-yard touchdown pass from quarterback John Paul Jones to Alexey Vorobjov gave the Rainbows an upset victory over the #15-ranked Royals at Diamond Stadium. Jones finished the day with 667 passing yards and four scores, while rushing for 36 yards and two more scores. Roaysl QB Andrew Maynard passed for 341 yards and two touchdowns but threw three costly interceptions in the defeat.
A decisive tilt will be in the works for Rainbow Dash as they travel to Armor-Cadence Field at Twlight Stadium to face the Twilight Sparkle Unicorns. Rarity continue their season at home against Applejack State.
Fluttershy 255, Furman 28
The Paladins made a terrible mistake to schedule this match, and got 255'd at Fluttershy Stadium. The Spirit wrap up their nonconference slate against Montana.
Pinkie Pie 203, Western Illinois 25
Halfback Todd Parker rushed for 797 yards and 14 touchdowns to lead the Major Trouble to a victory over an overmatched Leathernecks team. Pinkie Pie wrap up their nonconference slate next week against Sacramento State.
By Judd Heathrow
The Daily Dash
Saturday, October 20
Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash opened WAC play with victories, while Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie blew apart their FCS competition. Here is the roundup of results.
Twilight Sparkle 94, Applejack State 63
In a wild game in the rain, it was the Unicorn defense that won the day for Twilight Sparkle, as Gilbert Owens made six interceptions to lead the way. Quarterback Tony Hickman struggled in the victory, passing for 449 yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions. Tailback Sam Carson ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Appleknockers.
The Unicorns face Rainbow Dash next week, while Applejack State travel to Diamond Stadium to face Rarity.
Rainbow Dash 64, Rarity 57
A game-winning 39-yard touchdown pass from quarterback John Paul Jones to Alexey Vorobjov gave the Rainbows an upset victory over the #15-ranked Royals at Diamond Stadium. Jones finished the day with 667 passing yards and four scores, while rushing for 36 yards and two more scores. Roaysl QB Andrew Maynard passed for 341 yards and two touchdowns but threw three costly interceptions in the defeat.
A decisive tilt will be in the works for Rainbow Dash as they travel to Armor-Cadence Field at Twlight Stadium to face the Twilight Sparkle Unicorns. Rarity continue their season at home against Applejack State.
Fluttershy 255, Furman 28
The Paladins made a terrible mistake to schedule this match, and got 255'd at Fluttershy Stadium. The Spirit wrap up their nonconference slate against Montana.
Pinkie Pie 203, Western Illinois 25
Halfback Todd Parker rushed for 797 yards and 14 touchdowns to lead the Major Trouble to a victory over an overmatched Leathernecks team. Pinkie Pie wrap up their nonconference slate next week against Sacramento State.
WAC Roundup: Week 8
WAC Roundup: Week 8
By Jim Sumlin
The Daily Yay
October 13, 2012
Week 8 in the 2012 college football season concluded and only three WAC teams took action this weekend. All three matches ended in rout. This will be the last week that all WAC teams will be unbeaten, as there are a couple of matches next week to open conference play. Here is the rundown on the action.
Rarity 122, Georgia 38
The No. 22-ranked Royals toppled the No. 2-ranked Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Bryan McPherson ran for 358 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Rarity College of the Arts. Next week, they open play at Diamond Stadium against Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash 121, Rice 10
Chalk up another loss for the hapless Owls, who were thoroughly outclassed, outwitted and outsmarted by the Rainbows at Rainbow Park Stadium. Quarterback John Paul Jones passed for 386 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for 115 yards and two more scores. Rainbow Dash open up conference play on the road against Rarity next week.
Fluttershy 157, Texas A&M 42
The WAC's dominance over the SEC continued to shine through as the Spirit raced past the Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station. Quarterback Carl Porter passed for 464 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 330 yards and four more scores. The Spirit host Furman next week.
Off this week: Pinkie Pie, Applejack State, Twilight Sparkle
By Jim Sumlin
The Daily Yay
October 13, 2012
Week 8 in the 2012 college football season concluded and only three WAC teams took action this weekend. All three matches ended in rout. This will be the last week that all WAC teams will be unbeaten, as there are a couple of matches next week to open conference play. Here is the rundown on the action.
Rarity 122, Georgia 38
The No. 22-ranked Royals toppled the No. 2-ranked Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Bryan McPherson ran for 358 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Rarity College of the Arts. Next week, they open play at Diamond Stadium against Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash 121, Rice 10
Chalk up another loss for the hapless Owls, who were thoroughly outclassed, outwitted and outsmarted by the Rainbows at Rainbow Park Stadium. Quarterback John Paul Jones passed for 386 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for 115 yards and two more scores. Rainbow Dash open up conference play on the road against Rarity next week.
Fluttershy 157, Texas A&M 42
The WAC's dominance over the SEC continued to shine through as the Spirit raced past the Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station. Quarterback Carl Porter passed for 464 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 330 yards and four more scores. The Spirit host Furman next week.
Off this week: Pinkie Pie, Applejack State, Twilight Sparkle
Twilight Sparkle complete nonconference schedule with 245-17 win over Boise
Twilight Sparkle complete nonconference schedule with 245-17 win over Boise
By Lex Luthor
The Daily Twilight
October 6, 2012
As the only WAC school taking action this week, Derpy Hooves's Twilight Sparkle Unicorns wasted no time in destroying the Boise State Broncos, 245-17, at Armor-Cadence Field at Twilight Stadium. Quarterback Tony Hickman was a one-man wrecking crew. Not only did he pass for 454 yards and eight touchdowns, he also ran for 201 yards and four more scores.
D.J. Pretorius led all receivers, catching seven passes for 318 yards and five touchdowns.
"Yeah, this was, uh, a very derptastic day for our guys," Hooves told the press. "Everybody and everypony is excited about the prospects of possibly winning a national title. But now, the tough stuff remains. We got Applejack State coming up in two weeks, and we need to get ready, because it won't be easy to stop those Appleknockers."
Gilbert Owens led a very fierce secondary, making six interceptions. Linebacker Chris Clifford recorded 14 tackles, a game-high.
"We have a lot of players that can pick off passes," Owens said after the match. "We are a pick six machine, and we are not afraid to confuse the receivers when we get the opportunity."
The Battle for the Big Wooden Apple is scheduled for Oct. 20 at Armor-Cadence Field. The match is a sellout.
By Lex Luthor
The Daily Twilight
October 6, 2012
As the only WAC school taking action this week, Derpy Hooves's Twilight Sparkle Unicorns wasted no time in destroying the Boise State Broncos, 245-17, at Armor-Cadence Field at Twilight Stadium. Quarterback Tony Hickman was a one-man wrecking crew. Not only did he pass for 454 yards and eight touchdowns, he also ran for 201 yards and four more scores.
D.J. Pretorius led all receivers, catching seven passes for 318 yards and five touchdowns.
"Yeah, this was, uh, a very derptastic day for our guys," Hooves told the press. "Everybody and everypony is excited about the prospects of possibly winning a national title. But now, the tough stuff remains. We got Applejack State coming up in two weeks, and we need to get ready, because it won't be easy to stop those Appleknockers."
Gilbert Owens led a very fierce secondary, making six interceptions. Linebacker Chris Clifford recorded 14 tackles, a game-high.
"We have a lot of players that can pick off passes," Owens said after the match. "We are a pick six machine, and we are not afraid to confuse the receivers when we get the opportunity."
The Battle for the Big Wooden Apple is scheduled for Oct. 20 at Armor-Cadence Field. The match is a sellout.
WAC Roundup: Week 6
WAC Roundup: Week 6
By Lex Luthor
The Daily Twilight
Sunday, September 30
In the Western Athletic Conference, it is the norm for scores to be ridiculously lopsided when the teams take on nonconference opponents. All six teams took part and the games were never close. Let's take a look at the week that was in the WAC.
Twilight Sparkle 215, Florida State 41
In a battle between two top 10 teams, it was anything but a classic as the #8-ranked Unicorns trampled all over the #4-ranked Seminoles at Armor-Cadence Field at Twilight Stadium. Tony Hickman passed for 271 yards and three touchdowns but also ran for 512 yards and seven more scores. Twilight Sparkle will be the only team in action this coming week, as they wrap up the nonconference slate against Boise State.
Pinkie Pie 104, Auburn 45
The #18-ranked Tigers ran into some Major Trouble on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Todd Parker rushed for 440 yards and five touchdowns to lead Pinkie Pie. The Major Trouble's next match won't be until Oct. 20, when they host Western Illinois.
Applejack State 149, Virginia 28
Quarterback Sam Houston passed for 463 yards and five scores and also ran for 309 yards and six more touchdowns as the Appleknockers bucked the Cavaliers silly at the Acres. Next week, Applejack State hosts the Houston Cougars.
Rainbow Dash 181, Wyoming 14
It was no contest at Rainbow Park Stadium. Tailback Csaba Walko ran for 595 yards and 13 touchdows as Dashie raced past the overmatched Cowboys on Saturday. Rainbow Dash takes the week off before hosting the Rice Owls on Oct. 13.
Rarity 118, Mississippi State 38
The Rarity Royals made things difficult for the Bulldogs, gaining 1373 yards of total offense. Andrew Maynard passed for 679 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for 114 yards and a score. Rarity have the week off before traveling to Sanford Stadium to face the Georgia Bulldogs on Oct. 13.
Fluttershy 157, Nevada 28
The Spirit were led by quarterback Carl Porter, who passed for 712 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 266 yards and three more scores. Fluttershy amassed 1413 yards of total offense in the blowout victory. The Spirit take the week off before traveling to College Station, Tex. to face Texas A&M on Oct. 13.
By Lex Luthor
The Daily Twilight
Sunday, September 30
In the Western Athletic Conference, it is the norm for scores to be ridiculously lopsided when the teams take on nonconference opponents. All six teams took part and the games were never close. Let's take a look at the week that was in the WAC.
Twilight Sparkle 215, Florida State 41
In a battle between two top 10 teams, it was anything but a classic as the #8-ranked Unicorns trampled all over the #4-ranked Seminoles at Armor-Cadence Field at Twilight Stadium. Tony Hickman passed for 271 yards and three touchdowns but also ran for 512 yards and seven more scores. Twilight Sparkle will be the only team in action this coming week, as they wrap up the nonconference slate against Boise State.
Pinkie Pie 104, Auburn 45
The #18-ranked Tigers ran into some Major Trouble on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Todd Parker rushed for 440 yards and five touchdowns to lead Pinkie Pie. The Major Trouble's next match won't be until Oct. 20, when they host Western Illinois.
Applejack State 149, Virginia 28
Quarterback Sam Houston passed for 463 yards and five scores and also ran for 309 yards and six more touchdowns as the Appleknockers bucked the Cavaliers silly at the Acres. Next week, Applejack State hosts the Houston Cougars.
Rainbow Dash 181, Wyoming 14
It was no contest at Rainbow Park Stadium. Tailback Csaba Walko ran for 595 yards and 13 touchdows as Dashie raced past the overmatched Cowboys on Saturday. Rainbow Dash takes the week off before hosting the Rice Owls on Oct. 13.
Rarity 118, Mississippi State 38
The Rarity Royals made things difficult for the Bulldogs, gaining 1373 yards of total offense. Andrew Maynard passed for 679 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for 114 yards and a score. Rarity have the week off before traveling to Sanford Stadium to face the Georgia Bulldogs on Oct. 13.
Fluttershy 157, Nevada 28
The Spirit were led by quarterback Carl Porter, who passed for 712 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 266 yards and three more scores. Fluttershy amassed 1413 yards of total offense in the blowout victory. The Spirit take the week off before traveling to College Station, Tex. to face Texas A&M on Oct. 13.
WAC Roundup: Week 5
WAC Roundup: Week 5
By Carl Day
Ponyville Express
September 23, 2012
It was another perfect day in the Western Athletic Conference, as all the teams who took part remain unbeaten for another week. Lopsided scores have become a bit of a norm here in the WAC, and this past week, there was plenty of them.
Twilight Sparkle 180, Arkansas 7
The #14-ranked Unicorns must have been take a page out of the unversity founder's playbook in casting spells that limited the #11-ranked Razorbacks' production. Tony Hickman passed for 526 yards and nine touchdowns but it was the defense that really stole the show, recording 23 interceptions. Next week, Twilight Sparkle take on Florida State.
Rainbow Dash 117, UCF 16
THe Rainbows improved to 3-0 after another sensational victory over the Golden Knights. Tailback Csaba Walko ran for 408 yards and six touchdowns to lead Dashie. Next week, the Rainbows host Wyoming.
Pinkie Pie 213, Holy Cross 20
Seriously, Holy Cross should never have scheduled this game. The Major Trouble made the Crusaders feel like unwelcomed guests. Tailback TOdd Parker ran for 752 yards and 17 touchdowns in the blowout victory. Pinkie Pie travel to Auburn to face the Tigers next week.
Fluttershy 122, Stanford 38
Fluttershy could be on their way up as they upset the #19-ranked Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Quarterback Carl Porter passed for 471 yards and six touchdowns while rushing for 135 yards and two more scores. Next week, the Spirit host Nevada.
Applejack State 163, New Mexico 10
At Applejack Stadium, the Acres was buzzing with excitement as the Knockers knocked down the Lobos in a one-sided affair. Sam Houston passed for 267 yards and four scores while rushing for 283 yards and seven more touchdowns. Applejack State's next match is on Sept. 29 against Virginia.
Rarity 135, Texas Tech 41
Tailback Bryan McPherson ran for 369 yards and seven touchdowns as the Royals clobbered the Red Raiders at Diamond Stadium. Next week, Rarity take on Mississippi State.
By Carl Day
Ponyville Express
September 23, 2012
It was another perfect day in the Western Athletic Conference, as all the teams who took part remain unbeaten for another week. Lopsided scores have become a bit of a norm here in the WAC, and this past week, there was plenty of them.
Twilight Sparkle 180, Arkansas 7
The #14-ranked Unicorns must have been take a page out of the unversity founder's playbook in casting spells that limited the #11-ranked Razorbacks' production. Tony Hickman passed for 526 yards and nine touchdowns but it was the defense that really stole the show, recording 23 interceptions. Next week, Twilight Sparkle take on Florida State.
Rainbow Dash 117, UCF 16
THe Rainbows improved to 3-0 after another sensational victory over the Golden Knights. Tailback Csaba Walko ran for 408 yards and six touchdowns to lead Dashie. Next week, the Rainbows host Wyoming.
Pinkie Pie 213, Holy Cross 20
Seriously, Holy Cross should never have scheduled this game. The Major Trouble made the Crusaders feel like unwelcomed guests. Tailback TOdd Parker ran for 752 yards and 17 touchdowns in the blowout victory. Pinkie Pie travel to Auburn to face the Tigers next week.
Fluttershy 122, Stanford 38
Fluttershy could be on their way up as they upset the #19-ranked Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Quarterback Carl Porter passed for 471 yards and six touchdowns while rushing for 135 yards and two more scores. Next week, the Spirit host Nevada.
Applejack State 163, New Mexico 10
At Applejack Stadium, the Acres was buzzing with excitement as the Knockers knocked down the Lobos in a one-sided affair. Sam Houston passed for 267 yards and four scores while rushing for 283 yards and seven more touchdowns. Applejack State's next match is on Sept. 29 against Virginia.
Rarity 135, Texas Tech 41
Tailback Bryan McPherson ran for 369 yards and seven touchdowns as the Royals clobbered the Red Raiders at Diamond Stadium. Next week, Rarity take on Mississippi State.
WAC Roundup: Week 4
WAC Roundup: Week 4
By Maurice Hughes
The Daily Party
September 15, 2012
Another week in the Western Athletic Conference saw all teams remain unbeaten yet again. With the exception of one game, all of the contests were extremely lopsided. The entire nation is getting a taste of what the new Western Athletic Conference brings to the table.
Here is a rundown of the week's action.
Twilight Sparkle 145, LSU 27
The Unicorns, ranked #20 in the country, ran all over the #10-ranked Tigers at Armor-Cadence Field at Twilight Stadium. Quarterback Tony Hickman passed for 242 yards, ran for 418 yards and scored seven touchdowns total. The Unicorns face Arkansas next week.
Applejack State 157, Colorado State 21
Sam Houston passed for 573 yards, ran for 184 yards and scored 11 touchdowns en route to a gargantuan 157-21 victory over the overmatched Rams. The Appleknockers continue their season next week against New Mexico.
Rainbow Dash 185, UTEP 7
The Rainbows landed the sonic rainboom on the winless Miners, attacking by air and ground. Dashie recorded 12 interceptions in the victory. John Paul Jones passed for 765 yards, rushed for 241 yards and scored 16 touchdowns in the blowout win. Rainbow Dash take on Central Florida next week.
Pinkie Pie 22, Memphis 0
In a rare low-scoring game at the House Party Stadium, the only points scored were six field goals by Adam Herring and two safeties. Defensive tackle Lamont Richardson recorded six sacks in the victory. The Major Trouble take on Holy Cross next week.
Rarity 111, Nebraska 17
The #15-ranked Cornhuskers are sure to fall in the polls after an embarrassing defeat at home to the Royals. Tailback Brian Gordon ran for 220 yards and five touchdowns in the blowout win. Rarity take on Texas Tech next week.
Off this week: Fluttershy
By Maurice Hughes
The Daily Party
September 15, 2012
Another week in the Western Athletic Conference saw all teams remain unbeaten yet again. With the exception of one game, all of the contests were extremely lopsided. The entire nation is getting a taste of what the new Western Athletic Conference brings to the table.
Here is a rundown of the week's action.
Twilight Sparkle 145, LSU 27
The Unicorns, ranked #20 in the country, ran all over the #10-ranked Tigers at Armor-Cadence Field at Twilight Stadium. Quarterback Tony Hickman passed for 242 yards, ran for 418 yards and scored seven touchdowns total. The Unicorns face Arkansas next week.
Applejack State 157, Colorado State 21
Sam Houston passed for 573 yards, ran for 184 yards and scored 11 touchdowns en route to a gargantuan 157-21 victory over the overmatched Rams. The Appleknockers continue their season next week against New Mexico.
Rainbow Dash 185, UTEP 7
The Rainbows landed the sonic rainboom on the winless Miners, attacking by air and ground. Dashie recorded 12 interceptions in the victory. John Paul Jones passed for 765 yards, rushed for 241 yards and scored 16 touchdowns in the blowout win. Rainbow Dash take on Central Florida next week.
Pinkie Pie 22, Memphis 0
In a rare low-scoring game at the House Party Stadium, the only points scored were six field goals by Adam Herring and two safeties. Defensive tackle Lamont Richardson recorded six sacks in the victory. The Major Trouble take on Holy Cross next week.
Rarity 111, Nebraska 17
The #15-ranked Cornhuskers are sure to fall in the polls after an embarrassing defeat at home to the Royals. Tailback Brian Gordon ran for 220 yards and five touchdowns in the blowout win. Rarity take on Texas Tech next week.
Off this week: Fluttershy
WAC Roundup: Week 3
WAC Roundup: Week 3
By Judd Heathrow
The Daily Dash
September 8, 2012
Week 3 of the 2012 college football season concluded, and all six teams are still unbeated in the Western Athletic Conference. It's another run-em-up Saturday for the WAC sides, with high scores against overmatched opposition.
Twilight Sparkle scored yet another major upset in their bid for national glory. Let's take a look at a recap of the week's action in the WAC.
Twilight Sparkle 160, USC 49
The Unicorns, ranked #23 in the land, are most likely to move up once again after hammering the #1 ranked Trojans. The Unicorns ran for 868 yards and were led by QB Tony Hickman, who passed for 215 yards, rushed for 391 more and scored nine touchdowns total.
Twilight Sparkle continue their season next week against LSU.
Rainbow Dash 216, Akron 21
The Rainbows opened the season with an easy win over the Zips, amassing 1609 yards of total offense. Quarterback John Paul Jones passed for 671 yards and 11 touchdowns. Dashie host UTEP next week.
Fluttershy 206, Ohio 35
The Spirit dismissed a hopelessly overmatched Ohio side at Fluttershy Stadium, recording 1686 yards of total offense. Quarterback Carl Porter passed for 650 yards and ran for 256 more while scoring 15 touchdowns.
The Spirit get the week off next week but will return to action on Sept. 22 when they travel to Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto to take on the Cardinal.
Pinkie Pie 227, UC Davis 21
This was a body bag game for UC Davis, who were chased out of the stadium by the Major Trouble, who were as advertised: a heap of major trouble, gaining 1666 yards of total offense.
Tailback Kerry East ran for 533 yards and 11 touchdowns in the victory. Pinkie Pie continue their season next week when they host Memphis.
Rarity 212, Bowling Green 35
The Royals overpowered the Falcons at The Battlefield, a.k.a. Diamond Stadium on the campus of the Rarity College of the Arts. Rarity take their show on the road when they travel to Lincoln, Neb. to take on Nebraska.
Off this week: Applejack State
By Judd Heathrow
The Daily Dash
September 8, 2012
Week 3 of the 2012 college football season concluded, and all six teams are still unbeated in the Western Athletic Conference. It's another run-em-up Saturday for the WAC sides, with high scores against overmatched opposition.
Twilight Sparkle scored yet another major upset in their bid for national glory. Let's take a look at a recap of the week's action in the WAC.
Twilight Sparkle 160, USC 49
The Unicorns, ranked #23 in the land, are most likely to move up once again after hammering the #1 ranked Trojans. The Unicorns ran for 868 yards and were led by QB Tony Hickman, who passed for 215 yards, rushed for 391 more and scored nine touchdowns total.
Twilight Sparkle continue their season next week against LSU.
Rainbow Dash 216, Akron 21
The Rainbows opened the season with an easy win over the Zips, amassing 1609 yards of total offense. Quarterback John Paul Jones passed for 671 yards and 11 touchdowns. Dashie host UTEP next week.
Fluttershy 206, Ohio 35
The Spirit dismissed a hopelessly overmatched Ohio side at Fluttershy Stadium, recording 1686 yards of total offense. Quarterback Carl Porter passed for 650 yards and ran for 256 more while scoring 15 touchdowns.
The Spirit get the week off next week but will return to action on Sept. 22 when they travel to Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto to take on the Cardinal.
Pinkie Pie 227, UC Davis 21
This was a body bag game for UC Davis, who were chased out of the stadium by the Major Trouble, who were as advertised: a heap of major trouble, gaining 1666 yards of total offense.
Tailback Kerry East ran for 533 yards and 11 touchdowns in the victory. Pinkie Pie continue their season next week when they host Memphis.
Rarity 212, Bowling Green 35
The Royals overpowered the Falcons at The Battlefield, a.k.a. Diamond Stadium on the campus of the Rarity College of the Arts. Rarity take their show on the road when they travel to Lincoln, Neb. to take on Nebraska.
Off this week: Applejack State
WAC Roundup: Week 2
WAC Roundup: Week 2
By Jim Sumlin
The Daily Yay
September 1, 2012
Here is a roundup of matches involving teams in the Western Athletic Conference.
Twilight Sparkle 255, Alabama 47
A wild pick party in Ponyville saw Twilight Sparkle deliver its second upset of the season, a 255-47 hammering of the #1-ranked Crimson Tide. Marcus Bentley passed for 712 yards and eight touchdowns but also threw 14 interceptions in the defeat. However, it was a worse end for Alabama QB Martin Reese, who passed for 801 yards, four touchdowns, and a mind-blowing 31 interceptions.
The Twilight Sparkle defense is responsible for 78 interceptions this season, a school, WAC and NCAA team record. The Unicorns improve to 2-0 (0-0 WAC).
Applejack State 91, Bowling Green 0
The Appleknockers opened their inaugural season with a sensational shutout win over the Falcons. However, play in the rain was sloppy as QB Sam Houston passed for only 190 yards and two touchdowns. Tailback Sam Carson ran for 253 yards and five touchdowns.
The Knockers improve to 1-0 (0-0 WAC).
Fluttershy 134, New Mexico 27
The Spirit outclassed the Lobos in their nonconference opener. QB Carl Porter passed for 737 yards and 8 touchdowns in the blowout win. Tailback Dennis Upshaw ran for 314 yards and three touchdowns. Fluttershy improve to 1-0 (0-0 WAC).
Off this week: Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity
By Jim Sumlin
The Daily Yay
September 1, 2012
Here is a roundup of matches involving teams in the Western Athletic Conference.
Twilight Sparkle 255, Alabama 47
A wild pick party in Ponyville saw Twilight Sparkle deliver its second upset of the season, a 255-47 hammering of the #1-ranked Crimson Tide. Marcus Bentley passed for 712 yards and eight touchdowns but also threw 14 interceptions in the defeat. However, it was a worse end for Alabama QB Martin Reese, who passed for 801 yards, four touchdowns, and a mind-blowing 31 interceptions.
The Twilight Sparkle defense is responsible for 78 interceptions this season, a school, WAC and NCAA team record. The Unicorns improve to 2-0 (0-0 WAC).
Applejack State 91, Bowling Green 0
The Appleknockers opened their inaugural season with a sensational shutout win over the Falcons. However, play in the rain was sloppy as QB Sam Houston passed for only 190 yards and two touchdowns. Tailback Sam Carson ran for 253 yards and five touchdowns.
The Knockers improve to 1-0 (0-0 WAC).
Fluttershy 134, New Mexico 27
The Spirit outclassed the Lobos in their nonconference opener. QB Carl Porter passed for 737 yards and 8 touchdowns in the blowout win. Tailback Dennis Upshaw ran for 314 yards and three touchdowns. Fluttershy improve to 1-0 (0-0 WAC).
Off this week: Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity
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