and then there were two

the Golden Eagles cannot be stopped. their victory over the Power makes 13 in line and they move on to their first Ultimate Showdown

the jubilant screams from the five or so bus loads of Power fans that made the 2800 mile journey to the center of Mexico were the only sounds heard after Calgary CB Harry Valentis first quarter pick six dance. from then until the fourth quarter the America Movil Coliseum was the quietest it has been since 2071, especially after Valentis second INT late in the third. the atmosphere changed vastly after WR Gerald Sinclairs 52 YD TD. the mariachi horns filled the air with an ominous tone. the breeze shifted direction to bring in the aroma from the mountains. looks of doubt appeared on the Calgary sideline. WLB Martin Crump appeared to be possessed as he led a team chant on the Golden Eagles sideline. Calgary answered with a three and out that took less than a minute off the clock (wth, HC Jason Fan?). less than 2 minutes later, WR Mark Langer recovers his own fumble and scores a 24 YD TD to put Mexico City in the lead by one with seven minutes between them and the Ultimate Showdown. at this point the coliseum was the loudest its ever been. hundreds of fireworks were being shot off in all directions of the stadium. the fiesta continued after SLB Babyface Henderson stripped WR Sylvester Slone on the ensuing kick off return. 2 minutes later, K Brian Wilkinson boots in a FG to give the Golden Eagles 17 points in a 6 minute span to go up by 4. the Power couldnt get past midfield and the Golden Eagles move on. in one of the craziest games of the year

for the Power, the highway home is paved with disappointment. this was their best season and they will be in the hunt next year, but those 6 minutes will haunt them until 2073

the Lions continue to take advantage of their lucky seeding with a win over the Zippers. they seem more deserved than lucky after this convincing 28 point victory. QB Cristopher Silcox finds his favorite target WR Earl Allen for a 73 YD TD in the first quarter and that is all that is needed to get the Lions into their first Ultimate Showdown

Toyama QB Wendall Yardley attempted to take all the blame after his 0 TD 3 INT performance but his teammates were quick to defend him........they got a real tight knit squad and will be heading in to 2073 looking for more. this was the best season that they have had and they are already favorites to win the Asia division. they have ten picks in upcoming draft including two firsts

the Ultimate Showdown will be a rematch of week 2 when the home team Lions defeated the Golden Eagles 23 - 6. the loss gave Mexico City an 0-2 start....they have lost just one game since then

Ultimate Showdown prop bets

Earl Allen TD +150
George Baker kick/punt return TD +1300
Darius Trinidad fumble +133
Mexico City rushing TD +300
Gary Rutherford INT + 245
Yarnie Clemmons sack +245
Sherrif Thompson 100 YDs rushing +375

notable injuries

both of the Lions TEs are ruled out. they will also be missing second year stand out RG Dexter Kirkland.

C David Hawkins is doubtful with a broken foot and CB Culatello Youngblood has an injured arm but seems ready to play

over under is 36.5

franks Ultimate Showdown prediction

Golden Eagles 24 - Lions 13

Congrats Golden Eagles! What a turnaround from 3-13 to league champions!

Congrats!