Bandits humiliate Rebels, share first place

Bandits 56, Rebels 28

Playing a previously undefeated Raleigh Rebels team that lost its starting quarterback to a broken hand last week, the Bandits dominated the line on both sides of the ball and claimed a share of first place with a convincing win at the Hideout. Richmond scored on their first five possessions, showing a fast start and an intensity on the field that had been lacking the first three games. They held the league's top scoring offense to just 96 yards as the defensive line of Lawrence Lewis, Alfred Dubose, and newcomer Corey Ellis were in QB Barry Marrow's face on almost every play.

Player of the Game: Lawrence Lewis, with three sacks, a blocked PAT, and a hellacious hit on Marrow in the end zone that should have been a safety, but was taken away from the Law when the officials for some reason spotted the ball on the 1-yard line.

Offensive Stars: Robbie Jenkins, who went 16 for 30 with 221 yards and seven touchdowns; Bryan Still, who caught eight passes for 77 yards and four TDs.

Defensive Stars: the entire D-line, Dubose, Ellis, and Lewis, who combined for five sacks, two blocked kicks, a pass deflection, and uncountable QB hurries.

Audio Highlights:	Law Lew gets a sack
	Al Dubose does likewise
	Missed FG returned for a touchdown
	Bishlar Penson interception
	For fans of the offense, two Redd Thompson touchdowns here and here
	Coach Williams on the difference in the game
	Finally, a bit of foreshadowing

Other Links:	Times-Dispatch writeup
	Raleigh's summary

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