It was not a pretty sight for the Tennessee Valley Vipers in the beginning and end last Saturday night against the number 3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers. Pioneers (8-2) quarterback Ryan Vena had yet another spectacular outing while his counterpart, Vipers QB Kevin Eakin had great numbers except in turnovers.
Two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, was just the beginning of the problems that surrounded the Vipers (7-4). Pressure was heavy from the astounding Pioneers defensive line throughout the night and the offensive line protected Vena from anything the Vipers defensive line threw out, including Vipers co-single season sack record holder Eric Scott. Neither Scott nor Terrance Ford, RaJohn Myles or Rico Reese could even feel Vena all night.
The Pioneers scored on their first two possessions, putting the Vipers in a quick hole against the af2's leading offense. Alonzo Nix put the first points on the board for Tennessee Valley.
The second quarter began as the first, except backwards. Tennessee Valley scored back-to-back to tie the contest at 21. The two teams traded scores until halftime.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton scored all fourteen points in the third quarter and led 48-35 when the fourth quarter began.
After scoring two consecutive touchdowns again, the Vipers led 49-48.
From there, Wilkes-Barre showed why they are one of the top teams in the league. The Pioneers scored four touchdowns unanswered to put the Vipers deep in the grave of the Wachovia Center. Eakin finished the night 29-of-44 for 351 yards and seven touchdowns.
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