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There is an old adage in the fight game, “You
don’t dethrone champions by decision - you win by knockout.”
That theory has stood the test of time and
wisdom; since champions do not go easy. So it was for WAFFF’s
defending 2004 champion TNT - out of the New York metropolitan area. TNT
not only won the 2004 title in Fort Lauderdale, but followed it up with
an impressive hard fought victory in Las Vegas, NV. TNT was and still
is a team that knows how to win, but sometimes knowing and doing are two
different things, especially when your opponent also knows how to win.
The Queen Beez, out of Broward and Dade counties
in south Florida produced a stunning and convincing victory on Sunday February
the 19th over TNT to win the 2005 Sunshine Classic AAAA division by a score of 27 to 0. In spite
of the score, the game - played under crystal clear Florida skies - featured
hard blocks, scintillating offensive plays, and stingy defense. TNT
did not go easy - much like that proverbial heavyweight champ - they fought
hard, had many opportunities, but kept coming up short.
Anita Marks, the quarterback of the Queen
Beez, threw consistent pin-point passes to both of her extremely talented
and quick wide outs. Tammy Terrell, the left side wide out, and tournament
MVP broke loose for two long receptions - caught in full stride - for a
pair of six pointers. TNT countered with double coverage on both
of the wide outs, but that opened up the Queen Beez very talented running
game that led to additional scores.
While the final score may have appeared to
be a knock out, the game was well contested and both teams demonstrated
that they have that quality that is often referred to on Broadway as a Boffo opening
and closing. A quality that makes for great theater.
So, when all is said and done, we have a
new and worthy champion. Congratulations, Queen Beez, and thanks
to all the teams for an outstanding tournament!
The 2005 Sunshine Classic was presented under
the direction of the Women’s American Flag Football Federation (WAFFF),
the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Broward
County Board of Commissioners.
| The top finishers in the AAAA division were: |
| Team |
Finish |
Prize Money |
| Queen Beez (South Fla.) |
Champions |
$2500.00 |
| TNT (N.Y. metro) |
2nd place |
$1000.00 |
| Badd Girls (N. Virginia) |
3rd place |
$500.00 |
| The top finishers in the AAA division were: |
| Team |
Finish |
Prize Money |
| Lyte and Tyte (Atlanta area) |
Champions |
$500.00 |
| Playmakers (N. Virginia) |
2nd place |
$300.00 |
| Free Agents (Chicago area) |
3rd place |
$300.00 |
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