By Zane Miller
The Saturday matchups for MLR 2020: Virtual saw six games take place, with the Austin Gilgronis and New Orleans Gold continuing their undefeated streaks so far this season.
The Gold were represented by forward Malcolm May, while the Arrows were represented by Ben LeSage. New Orleans jumped out in front with a 15-5 halftime lead, which they followed in the second half as the Gold went on to win 29-10.
The Warriors were represented by forward Alex Tucci, while the SaberCats were represented by back Kieran Farmer. It was the Warriors who took a 10-5 lead at halftime, before pulling away with 21 unanswered second half points to take a 31-5 victory.
Old Glory DC was represented by back Renata Roberts-Tenana, while the Free Jacks were represented by back Oliver Engelhart. New England claimed the lead at halftime, up 19-14, before Old Glory DC pulled ahead in the second half to win 28-26.
The Raptors were represented by back Mika Kruse, while the Gilgronis were represented by back Will Magie. A tight first half saw Austin take a 10-0 halftime advantage, while the second half went scoreless as the Gilgronis held on to take the 10-0 victory.
Rugby ATL was represented by forward Duane Aholelei, while back Will Leonard took the controls for Rugby United New York. A tightly contested first half saw New York grab the lead 5-0, however Atlanta retook the lead late in the second half with a try and the eventual game-winning conversion for a tightly contested 7-5 victory.
The Seawolves were represented by forward Brad Tucker, while the Legion were represented by forward CC Mahoni. Unlike the previous match, this match was not at all close with the Seawolves leading 21-0 at halftime, then keeping the shutout going into the second half as they went on to take a 47-0 victory to avenge their 50-0 loss from last Thursday.
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Sunday, March 29, 2020
Saturday, March 28, 2020
1982 NASCAR Cup Series Season Recap
By Zane Miller
On Sunday, November 21st, 1982, the 1982 NASCAR Cup
Series season concluded with Darrell Waltrip defeating Bobby Allison by 72 points
to win the 34th championship in Cup Series history. It was the second Cup
Series championship for Waltrip. These are the top five points finishers for
the season.
The 1982 Daytona 500 was won by Bobby Allison, who
also led the most laps with 147. It was the second of three Daytona 500
victories for Allison; this was also the first 500 to be held as the first race
of the season, where it has stayed on the schedule for every season since.
5. #43 Richard Petty (-675 points)
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| Photo Credit: Fine Art America |
Petty earned fifth with nine top-fives and 16 top-10s
for an average finish of 14.4 while leading the most laps in one race during
the season.
4. #33 Harry Gant (-612)
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| Photo Credit: NASCAR |
3. #44 Terry Labonte (-278)
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| Photo Credit: NASCAR |
Labonte took the third spot with 17 top-fives and 21
top-10s to take an average finish of 10.7. Labonte led the most laps in one
race during the season.
2. #88 Bobby Allison (-72)
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| Photo Credit: NASCAR Legends |
Allison picked up second with eight wins, 14 top-fives
and 20 top-10s, getting an average finish of 9.3 while leading the most laps in
10 starts.
1. #11 Darrell Waltrip
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| Photo Credit: Car Throttle |
Waltrip earned back-to-back championships as he had 12
victories, 17 top-fives and 20 top-10s for an average finish of 9.1. Waltrip
also led the most laps in seven races.
Race Winners (left) & Lap Leaders (right)
Link to stats database:
https://www.racing-reference.info/yeardet/1982/W
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1981 NASCAR Cup Series Season Recap
By Zane Miller
On Saturday, November 22nd, 1981, the 1981 NASCAR Cup
Series season concluded with Darrell Waltrip defeating Bobby Allison by 53
points to win the 33rd championship in Cup Series history. It was the first Cup
Series championship for Waltrip. These are the top five points finishers for
the season.
The 1981 Daytona 500 was won by Richard Petty, while
Bobby Allison led the most laps with 117. It would be the seventh and final 500
victory for Petty.
5. #90 Jody Ridley (-878 points)
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| Photo Credit: Motorsports Tribune |
Ridley claimed fifth in points with one victory, three
top-fives and 18 top-10s for an average finish of 12.5.
4. #44 Terry Labonte (-828)
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| Photo Credit: NASCAR |
Labonte claimed the fourth spot as he had eight top-fives
and 17 top-10s for an average finish of 12.7.
3. #33 Harry Gant (-670)
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| Photo Credit: NASCAR |
Gant finished third in points with 13 top-fives and 18
top-10s to take an average finish of 11.9, while leading the most laps in three
races.
2. #15 Bobby Allison (-53)
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| Photo Credit: Mike's Decals |
Allison grabbed second with five victories, 21 top-fives
and 26 top-10s for an average finish of 6.8. Allison led the most laps in six
starts.
1. #11 Darrell Waltrip
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| Photo Credit: Fine Art America |
Waltrip took his first championship on the strength of
12 victories, 21 top-fives and 25 top-10s to earn an average finish of 7.2, while
leading the most laps in 11 races.
Race Winners (left) & Lap Leaders (right)
Link to stats database:
https://www.racing-reference.info/yeardet/1981/W
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Friday, March 27, 2020
1980 NASCAR Cup Series Season Recap
By Zane Miller
On Saturday, November 15th, 1980, the 1980 NASCAR Cup Series season concluded with Dale Earnhardt defeating Cale Yarborough by 19 points to win the 32nd championship in Cup Series history. It was the first Cup Series championship for Earnhardt. These are the top five points finishers for the season.
The 1980 Daytona 500 was won by Buddy Baker, who also led the most laps with 143.
5. #88 Darrell Waltrip (-422 points)
Waltrip claimed fifth in points with five wins, 16 top-fives and 17 top-10s, for an average finish of 12.8. Waltrip also led the most laps in nine races.
4. #43 Richard Petty (-406)
Petty took the fourth spot with two wins, 15 top-fives and 19 top-10s, taking an average finish of 11.7. Petty led the most laps in one race.
3. #27 Benny Parsons (-383)
Parsons claimed third as he scored three victories, 16 top-fives and 21 top-10s for an average finish of 11.4. Parsons also led the most laps in one race.
2. #11 Cale Yarborough (-19)
Yarborough got second as he had six wins, 19 top-fives and 22 top-10s, getting an average finish of 9.0. Yarborough led the most laps in nine starts.
1. #2 Dale Earnhardt
Earnhardt picked up the championship on the strength of five victories, 19 top-fives and 24 top-10s for an average finish of 8.2, while leading the most laps in three races.
Race Winners (left) & Lap Leaders (right)
Link to stats database: https://www.racing-reference.info/yeardet/1980/W
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'MLR 2020: Virtual' Recap- Thu. Mar. 26th, 2020
By Zane Miller
The Thursday MLR 2020: Virtual matchups saw Rugby United New York take down Old Glory DC 28-27, followed by the Colorado Raptors thrashing the Seattle Seawolves 50-0.
Old Glory DC was represented by back Renata Roberts-Tenana, while RUNY was represented by back Connor Wallace-Sims. Both teams earned three tries during the first half, but conversion kicks were the difference as New York made all three conversions while DC missed all three for a 21-15 advantage for RUNY. Old Glory DC closed the gap in the second half, but wouldn't be enough as RUNY eked out a 28-27 victory.
The Raptors were represented by back Mika Kruse, while the Seawolves were represented by forward Brad Tucker. Unlike the first match, this match was not at all close with Colorado taking a 31-0 advantage at halftime. They kept the pedal to the floor in the second half as well, eventually winning 50-0 for the largest blowout in the virtual league's history.
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The Thursday MLR 2020: Virtual matchups saw Rugby United New York take down Old Glory DC 28-27, followed by the Colorado Raptors thrashing the Seattle Seawolves 50-0.
Old Glory DC was represented by back Renata Roberts-Tenana, while RUNY was represented by back Connor Wallace-Sims. Both teams earned three tries during the first half, but conversion kicks were the difference as New York made all three conversions while DC missed all three for a 21-15 advantage for RUNY. Old Glory DC closed the gap in the second half, but wouldn't be enough as RUNY eked out a 28-27 victory.
The Raptors were represented by back Mika Kruse, while the Seawolves were represented by forward Brad Tucker. Unlike the first match, this match was not at all close with Colorado taking a 31-0 advantage at halftime. They kept the pedal to the floor in the second half as well, eventually winning 50-0 for the largest blowout in the virtual league's history.
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