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AFL: Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62

By Scott Klepper
April 21, 2012
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    Barnstormers Wide Receiver, #3, Marco Thomas makes the catch despite tight coverage from the Blaze. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Barnstormers Wide Receiver, #19, Chris Matthews makes the catch and avoids being stripped by Blaze defender, #1, Carlton Brown. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    After avoiding a tackle, Barnstormers receiver #19 Chris Matthews runs into the end zone untouched. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Craig Camay, #7, the Barnstormers kicker, adds the extra point. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze kickoff returner, #20, Chris Bocage barely makes it out of the end zone before being tackled by #52 William Patterson. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze QB, #10, Tommy Grady has to throw the ball away after hot pursuit from Barnstormers defender, #57, David Bedford. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze reciever, #15, Alvance Robinson makes the catch and the first down before being brought down by #6, Jason Simpson. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze kicker, #0, Kyle Brotzman, adds the extra point, tying the game at 14-14. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Fans celebrate after another Blaze touchdown. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    The Blaze Dancers keep the energy up during a break in the action. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    An enthusiastic fan shows his spirit. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Home team spirit. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Barnstormers kicker, #7, Craig Camay, fakes the field goal from his own end zone, instead making a short defensive kick which the Blaze recovered on the 15 yard line. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze defender, #7, Will Mulder makes the tackle on Barnstormers receiver, #22, Jesse Schmidt, but not before Schmidt gets the first down. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze lineman, #53, Mike Lewis sacks Barnstormers QB, #11, JJ Raterink. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze linebacker, #39, Roosevelt Falls is about to crush Barnstormers QB, #11, JJ Raterrink, but not before Raterink launches his TD pass. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Barnstormers kicker, #7, Craig Camay adds another extra point. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze receiver, #22, Aaron Lesue, picks up the first down along with a facemask penalty from #4 Derek Pegues. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Brotzman adds another point in the Blaze's 1 point victory over the Barnstormers. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    The home crowd reacts to another Blaze touchdown. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze mascot, Torch, keeps the crowd pumped. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze defender, #9 David Hyland brings down Barnstormers full back, #34 Rodney Filer well short of the goal line. The controversial play was reviewed and ruled a touchdown. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    The refs reviewing a controversial play which they ruled was a Barnstormers TD. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Another Blaze fan showing his support. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Under Blaze defensive pressure, Iowa QB, #11 JJ Raterink throws the ball away. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Iowa kicker, #7 Craig Camay with the kickoff after a Barnstormers TD. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze receiver, #15 Alvance Robinson goes high and comes down with the reception and the first down. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze QB, #10 Tommy Grady throws over the Iowa defense to his go-to receiver, #22 Aaron Lesue for the touchdown. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    The Barnstormers meet with their coach. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Iowa kick returner, #6 Jason Simpson, runs it back to midfield before being stopped by Blaze kicker, #0 Kyle Brotzman. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Iowa receiver, #22 Jesse Schmidt makes the reception and the first down before being tackled by Blaze defender, #1, Carlton Brown. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Iowa QB, #11 JJ Raterink goes deep for the TD giving the Barnstormers the lead 47-42. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Iowa receiver, #19 Chris Matthews goes up over Blaze defender #9 David Hyland to come down with the go-ahead TD. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze QB, #10 Tommy Grady drops back and throws for the first down. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Iowa defender, #6 Jason Simpson, stops Blaze receiver, #17 Ernie Pierce just short of the goal line. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Iowa defensive lineman, #44 Rodney Gnat, is escorted off the field after sustaining an injury. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Iowa receiver, #22 Jesse Schmidt makes an amazing catch for the first down. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Veteran Blaze lineman, #85 Caesar Rayford, returns to the game after sustaining a laceration during the first half. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze receiver, #22 Aaron Lesue comes down with the catch and the first down despite very tight coverage from Iowa defender, #44 Rodney Gnat. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze receiver, #15 Alvance Robinson beats Iowa defender, #20 Cameron McGlenn, and scores the TD tying the game at 55-55. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    An Iowa holding penalty may have kept Blaze defender, #53 Mike Lewis from getting to JJ Raterink. The completion was called back due to the holding penalty. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    The crowd reacts to Torch's plea. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Iowa receiver, #22 Jesse Schmidt beats Blaze defender, #9 David Hyland and scores the go-ahead TD with only 60 seconds left in the game. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    With only 60 seconds left to play Iowa kicker, #7 Craig Camay, executes an unsuccessful on-side kick. The Blaze recovered the ball on Iowa's 8 yard lne. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze receiver, #17 Ernie Pierce makes the tying reception with only 51.8 seconds left in the game. Brotzman added the extra point to give the Blaze a 63-62 lead. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)
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    Blaze head coach Ron James is pumped after his defense repels Iowa's final assault and holds onto a 1 point lead for the victory. (Utah Blaze 63 vs. Iowa Barnstormers 62, AFL, Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, April 20, 2012)

Tags: AFL - Arena Football League, Iowa Barnstormers, Utah Blaze

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