Vipers QB Kevin Eakin
Friday night's match up with the Lexington Horsemen is an extremely important game for a host of reasons. Lexington (6-3) comes into the game in a three way tie for the Midwest Division lead and a four-way tie for the fourth spot in the playoffs, the only wild card seed that will host the first round game of the playoffs.
Currently, the Vipers (6-3) hold the edge in the tie-breaker by way of strength of schedule.
Lexington is an expansion team in the af2, but not new to the indoor football world. The 2003 NIFL champions and UIF runner-up in 2005, the Horsemen have had success wherever they play. This season has been no different.
A major reason is the play of quarterback Eddie Eviston. Eviston, who was injured in last week's loss to Louisville has been stellar at times this season, throwing for 47 touchdowns to just 10 interceptions.
His favorite targets are Tavon McGee and Chad Spencer. Spencer was suspended for two games earlier this season, but has been a major target for Eviston. Spencer has caught 30 passes and 13 scores. McGee averages just under 81 yards per game and has caught 14 touchdown passes this season in just seven games.
Tennessee Valley is still riding a 6-game winning streak after winning decisively over Oklahoma City last week.
Quarterback Kevin Eakin has played exceptional since being given the reigns four weeks ago. Eakin boasts a 110.85 passer rating and has thrown 18 touchdowns to just two interceptions. And has rushed for two scores as well.
Maurice Brown has contributed as much as expected, last week Brown hauled in three scores in just the first half of play, and has 18 touchdown receptions on the season.
Defensively, the Vipers are among the league leaders in every category, giving up only 43.4 points per game. Eric Scott remains second in the league in sacks and tackles for loss.
Week 9 ADT Defensive Player of the Week RaJohn Myles has come on strong as of late, recovering two fumbles last week and returning one for a score.
In the defensive backfield, Demetrius Derico is fourth in the league with 8 picks on the year, two of which he has returned to pay dirt.
Friday night at the Von Braun Center, the Viper Pit must be loud and proud, because Huntsville can be proud of it's football team once again.
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