congratulations to the 2072 ULRO Ultimate Showdown Champion Mexico City Golden Eagles

the Golden Eagles won the coin flip and elected to receive. they then made a statement by driving for more than 7 minutes and 75 YDs for a TD. the Lions got a first down but then punted the ball right back, pinning Mexico City at their own 4. the Golden Eagles then drove for another 73 YDs. they were held to a field goal but took another 6 and a half minutes off the clock. the Lions had possession for just 1:28 in the first quarter and were down ten zip

the Lions got their second possession early in the second quarter, but were forced into another punt situation. however, RDE Sidney Amos jumped off sides to gift Lagos a new set of downs. the look on HC Bryan Husseys face afterword has become a trending meme. the Lions converted the gift into an 58 YD FG from K Cedric Longwell (a new US record) to complete the scoring in the first half

the half time show was a hologram of the beatles featuring tone loc

Mexico City managed just 2 YDs in the third quarter while the Lions kicked three more FG to make it 12 unanswered and take the lead, 12-10. sudden high gusts of SE wind were reported outside the Ecuavisa Dome

as the Golden Eagles were lining up for a punt after a three and out with 13:28 to go, the stadiums speakers were disabled by the high winds. the only sounds in the dome were the fans and the field, creating a surreal environment. the increase of intensity was simply sensed

after receiving the punt, the Lions QB Chritopher Silcoxs threw into double coverage and was picked off by WLB Martin Crump, but the Golden Eagles were not able to convert.
after trading quick possessions, Mexico City was able to gain some serious field advantage with a 33 YD drive which ended with a beautiful pooch punt from P Troy McNamara to pin the Lions on their own one yard line https://uro.myfootballnow.com/watch/1204#199812. this set up a safety two plays later to tie the game at 12. it was clear that Mexico City had the momentum. all of it. Draft Kings had their win probability at 80% even though it was a tie game

on the ensuing drive WR Darius Trinidad was able to break free for a couple offirst downs to set up a QB Charles Brunswick to WR Gregory Flores 11 YD TD to make it 19-12

the Lions received the ball down by 7 with 3:22 to go. Silcox then completed three consecutive passes for first downs to get to the Golden Eagles 35 yard line before the 2 minute warning. then, on the first play after the break, Silcox sent one to WR Satchell Bigsby but was intercepted by CB Darnell Coleman. this was as close as the Lions would get after another beautiful punt from McNamara. this one went for a playoff record 62 YD to put the Lions at their own 20 with :50 to go. the Lions last gasped was quickly snuffed out after Silcox threw his third INT of the fourth quarter. the field was already covered with confetti before Brunswick could kneel out the clock

the Ultimate Showdown MVP goes to P Troy McNamara for his crucial punting in the fourth quarter

it was a great first season for HC Joshua Welch. it now seems that any team who wins the Africa Division will be a front runner. the Lions look to be in the thick of things again in 2073. Silcox declined to answer any questions about retirement, but many suspect he will not want to end his career by throwing 3 INTS in the fourth quarter of the Ultimate Showdown

a couple facts: this was the first Ultimate Showdown that did not sell out. was also the first Ultimate Showdown that was decided by more than 3 points

the regular season MVP was awarded to K Arturo Bryant