Rookie Division Rams Sluggish Start
Leads to First Loss to Saints 22-18
It appeared as though the Rams were moving in slow motion
during the first half of this week’s competition against the Saints.
But as the sun broke through the clouds, so did the Rams’
determination, effort and focus on their opponent.
Slow to start, but refusing to be shut out, the Rams’ offense put
points on the board in style with a rushing touchdown from Lester
Blount and Christopher Saunders, and a reception run in for
touchdown by Isaiah Scuderi.
D-E-F-E-N-S-E!! That’s right, the Rams’ defense showed up strong
in the second half, shutting out the Saints’ offense. Steven
Deniston, Darrius Hill, Stefon Middleton and Zaahid Ramakdawala
were snatching flags! Joshua Gray, Jonathon Mack, Aaron
McDaniel and Dylan Tayman-Dodson were hustling all over the
field forcing their opponent to the sidelines or into an oncoming
defender. Great teamwork!
Although this game will be recorded as a loss in the record books,
the Rams were true winners, showing the coaches and parents
how dedicated they were by not giving up and almost pulling off a
come-from-behind win.
The coaching staff compliments the team on their efforts on the
field and display of good sportsmanship!!
Rookie Rams’ Game Statistics
Rams v. Saints
Player
TD
Pass
Lester Blount
TD
Run/Catch
1
Safety
PAT
Good
Run
Good
Catch
Flags
Pulled
3
1
Steven Deniston
1
1
Joshua Gray
1
Darrius Hill
2
Great
Hustle
2
2
1
Aaron McDaniel
2
Stefon Middleton
Christopher Saunders
Isaiah Scuderi
Dylan Tayman-Dodson
1
1
1
1
Good
Pass
1
Jonathon Mack
Zaahid Ramakdawala
Good
Snap
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
4
1
1
1
Rams Head Coach – Damion Middleton
Contact Information
Home: 301.283.3624
Cell: 240.393.2834
email: [email protected]
Coach’s Corner
Rams Assistant Coaches
Coach Blount
Coach Joseph
Practice Schedule
Thursday, April 19
Thursday, April 26
Thursday, May 3
Thursday, May 10
Thursday, May 17
Thursday, May 24
Thursday, May 31
Thursday, June 7
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
These are the games that all football fans enjoy to watch.
Though we came up short of victory on the scoreboard, the
RAMS showed the league how much heart they have. I
commend all the players for their second half effort and their
sportsmanship after a hard loss. This is a game we are going to
build on to become a great team. I will see everyone at practice
on Thursday at 6:15 pm.
GO RAMS!!
Coach Middleton
Tough Second Half Defense
Leads Rookie Division Rams to
Victory over the Cowboys 20-16
We are beginning to see that our boys aren’t early risers as
the Rams spend much of the first half wiping the sleep from
their eyes. But just like a flower slowly blooms in the spring,
the Rams rose to the task and held off the Cowboys.
Game highlights are as follows:
• Touchdowns were scored by Isaiah Scuderi (2)
and Joshua Gray
• Darrius Hill scored a two point conversion
• Christopher Saunders threw a touchdown pass
• Stefon Middleton and Dylan Tayman-Dodson each
had good receptions
• Zaahid Ramakdawala and Steven Deniston had
good runs helping to move the ball down field
• Jonathon Mack and Aaron McDaniel showed
great hustle on key plays
Great team work to secure the victory!
GO RAMS!!
Rookie Rams’ Game Statistics
Rams v. Cowboys
Player
TD
Pass
TD
Run/Catch
Safety
PAT
Good
Run
Good
Catch
Flags
Pulled
Great
Hustle
Good
Snap
Good
Pass
Lester Blount
Steven Deniston
2
Joshua Gray
1
Darrius Hill
4
1
2
1
4
2
1
3
Jonathon Mack
1
Aaron McDaniel
2
2
2
2
1
1
Stefon Middleton
1
Zaahid Ramakdawala
1
Christopher Saunders
1
Isaiah Scuderi
1
Dylan Tayman-Dodson
1
4
2
4
1
3
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
Rams Head Coach – Damion Middleton
Contact Information
Home: 301.283.3624
Cell: 240.393.2834
email: [email protected]
Coach’s Corner
Rams Assistant Coaches
Coach Blount
Coach Joseph
Practice Schedule
Thursday, April 19
Thursday, April 26
Thursday, May 3
Thursday, May 10
Thursday, May 17
Thursday, May 24
Thursday, May 31
Thursday, June 7
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
Parents, I want to pass on to the kids that they played an
awesome second half of team ball. In the first half, we had only
pulled 2 flags; in the second half, we had 11 and shut out our
opponent for the second time in a row for a great second half
performance. We have a lot of potential on this team and as the
weeks go on, the coaching staff wants to see improvement in
practice and the games. Great job by everyone.
GO RAMS!!!!
Coach Middleton
Rookie Division Rams Suffer
Second Loss of Season
to the Redskins 20-6
Although the Rookie division Rams suffered their second
loss this season to division leading Redskin, the Rams are
showing marked improvement in their skill level individually
and, more importantly, as a team.
The Rams -- Lester Blount, Steven Deniston, Joshua Gray,
Darrius Hill, Jonathon Mack, Aaron McDaniel, Stefon
Middleton, Zaahid Ramakdawala, Christopher Saunders,
Isaiah Scuderi, and Dylan Tayman-Dodson – all brought
varying levels of skill and understanding to the field. Coach
Middleton’s Rams understand that winning is not the most
important thing to gain from this season. With each practice,
Coach Middleton and his staff teach the boys valuable
football skills as well as how to work together as team mates.
Great effort Rams!! You can hold your heads high knowing
that you gave your best efforts on the field!.
Rookie Rams’ Game Statistics
Rams v. Redskins
Player
TD
Pass
TD
Run/Catch
Safety
PAT
Good
Run
Good
Catch
Flags
Pulled
Great
Hustle
Lester Blount
Steven Deniston
Joshua Gray
Darrius Hill
Jonathon Mack
Aaron McDaniel
Stefon Middleton
Zaahid Ramakdawala
Christopher Saunders
Isaiah Scuderi
Dylan Tayman-Dodson
WE APOLOGIZE
NO INDIVIDUAL PLAYER
STATISTICS
WERE TAKEN FOR THIS GAME.
Good
Snap
Good
Pass
Rams Head Coach – Damion Middleton
Contact Information
Home: 301.283.3624
Cell: 240.393.2834
email: [email protected]
Rams Assistant Coaches
Coach Blount
Coach Joseph
Practice Schedule
Thursday, April 19
Thursday, April 26
Thursday, May 3
Thursday, May 10
Thursday, May 17
Thursday, May 24
Thursday, May 31
Thursday, June 7
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
Coach’s Corner
Rookie Division Rams Show
“Can’t Quit” Effort in
Loss to Falcons 32-0
As Coach Middleton said after the game, this game
may go in the loss column in the scorebook, but it
was a WIN for the team. Although the Rams had
several players absent or sidelined, those who were
on the field never gave up, “leaving everything they
had on the field”.
This game, the Rams learned a valuable lesson
about TEAM EFFORT. Everyone contributes -whether on the sideline by cheering on their team
mate or on the field running out every down until the
whistle blows.
Rookie Rams -- Lester Blount, Steven Deniston,
Joshua Gray, Darrius Hill, Jonathon Mack, Aaron
McDaniel, Stefon Middleton, Zaahid Ramakdawala,
Christopher Saunders, Isaiah Scuderi, and Dylan
Tayman-Dodson -- GREAT EFFORT in the face of
defeat. You’re showing improvement with every
game – win or loss!
Rookie Rams’ Game Statistics
Rams v. Falcons
Player
TD
Pass
TD
Run/Catch
Safety
PAT
Good
Run
Lester Blount
4
Steven Deniston
1
Joshua Gray
Good
Catch
Flags
Pulled
Great
Hustle
3
1
Good
Snap
Good
Pass
1
2
1
Darrius Hill
1
1
Jonathon Mack
Aaron McDaniel
Stefon Middleton
Zaahid Ramakdawala
2
1
Christopher Saunders
Isaiah Scuderi
Dylan Tayman-Dodson
3
2
1
5
1
3
1
2
Rams Head Coach – Damion Middleton
Contact Information
Home: 301.283.3624
Cell: 240.393.2834
email: [email protected]
Rams Assistant Coaches
Coach Blount
Coach Joseph
Practice Schedule
Thursday, April 19
Thursday, April 26
Thursday, May 3
Thursday, May 10
Thursday, May 17
Thursday, May 24
Thursday, May 31
Thursday, June 7
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
6:15 – 8:15 pm
Coach’s Corner
Mark your Calendars!
Rams’ Season at a Glance
Rookie Rams’ 2007 Schedule
Opponent
Date/Time
Field
Jersey
Score
Outcome
Buccaneers
April 14th, 10 am
Chaney #1
Blue
22-14
WIN
Saints
April 21st, 10 am
Wade #1
White
22-18
LOSS
Cowboys
April 28th, 10 am
Wade #1
Blue
20-16
WIN
Redskins*
May 5th, 9 am
Chaney #2
Blue
20-6
LOSS
Falcons
May 12th, 9 am
Wade #1
White
32-0
LOSS
Buccaneers
May 19th, 10 am
Wade #2
White
Saints
June 2nd, 10 am
Wade #1
Blue
PLAYOFFS scheduled June 9-10th location and game times to be determined
*Picture Day at Chaney Field – you will be notified what time you need to be at field for pictures
Rookie Rams’ Player
Season Statistics
Player
TD
Pass
Lester Blount
TD
Run/Catch
Safety
PAT
2
Steven Deniston
1
Joshua Gray
1
Darrius Hill
1
Flags
Pulled
Great
Hustle
8
5
3
5
1
2
4
6
3
1
6
1
7
1
Jonathon Mack
Good
Run
Good
Catch
3
7
1
1
Zaahid Ramakdawala
3
Good
Pass
INT
2
1
3
Aaron McDaniel
Stefon Middleton
Good
Snap
1
6
2
2
5
2
1
6
2
Christopher Saunders
2
2
6
1
11
3
Isaiah Scuderi
1
4
3
4
15
3
4
6
1
2
1
3
2
3
1
Dylan Tayman-Dodson