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In the opening Week in The Spring League 2020 in San Antonio Alphas lost 0-19 to Blues with QB Shea Patterson throwing for 3 TDs, two of which went to Jovon Durante Cinco. Aviators defeated Jousters 28-0 as DeShaun Amos twice intercepted the ball, returning one for a TD and QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson passed for 2 TDs. In the third game of the day, which was Nationally televised Generals triumphed 33-19 over Conquerors, with Bryan Scott throwing for 3 Tds in his first professional start, and the Generals defense recording 3 Interceptions.

In Week 2, the Aviators won in overtime against the Blues, 23-17, as Wide Receiver Matthew Sexton scored with a walk-off Punt Return in a game televised Nationally on FS1 (Fox Sports 1). The win moved the Aviators to 2-0 as the Blues fell to 1-1. QB JT Barret led the Alphas to their first win of the season as they beat the Conquerors 22-17, dropping the conquerors to 0-2. In the other game, Jousters Kicker Ricky Aguayo had a perfect 5/5 night as the Generals came from behind in the fourth quarter, allowing no Touchdowns in the game and forcing two turnovers in the fourth quarter, leading them to an 18-15 victory as they moved to 2-0 in the standings, and the Jousters dropped to 0-2.

In the third week the Conquerors shocked the Aviators with a 42-19 victory against the undefeated team, giving the Conquerors their first win of the season. The Jousters forfeited their match against the Alphas, due to COVID-19 testing and protocols, and also lack of practice. Alphas were awarded a 2-0 win as per league rules. Quarterback Bryan Scott, led the Generals to the only team undefeated on 3-0 with four Touchdowns and was matched by his own defence who contributed four interceptions as the Generals downed the Blues 42-28 to claim sole ownership of the top spot.

On 17 November 2020, The Spring League made the announcement to cancel the matches for Week 4 due to positive COVID-19 tests. The Championship Game was postponed until 15 December 2020 where the Generals totally dominated the Aviators winning 37-14, with QB Bryan Scott named MVP.

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About

The Spring League is an Elite Developmental American Football League that played its 2020 Fall Season in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Six teams were announced for The Spring League 2020 in San Antonio, the only 11v11 American Football League other than the National Football League to go ahead despite the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. Terry Shea, an Irish surname / family name, was named head coach of the Aviators, one of six teams, so possibly an Irish Connection there.

References

Images

[1] The Spring League (2017) Profile Picture August 13, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68494309_2435273623417739_8497449137069883392_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=osM0If13hRYAX9kbxYM&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=3d2ef90b030c12beaf5c4be4b091d540&oe=5E9E9711%5BAccessed 25 January 2020]

Websites

[2] The Spring League (2017) Post October 15, 2020″These six veteran coaches will lead the #TSL2020 teams in San Antonio:″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/photos/a.1870863563192084/2820021151609649/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Videos

[3] The Spring League (2017) Post October 26, 2020″The Conquerors make their #TSL2020 debut on FS1 this Tuesday night when they face the Generals. But, before they take the field, they are the subject of the newest episode of Kat’s Cover-Two.″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3441729842555635&notif_id=1603740233814214&notif_t=watch_follower_video&ref=notif [Accessed 27 October 2020]

Websites

[4] The Spring League (2020) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.thespringleague.com/?page_id=5732 [Accessed 21 November 2020]

Social Media

[6] The Spring League (2020) Post March 23, 2020: ″Since 2017, the year #TheSpringLeague began play, 229 of our players have been signed to pro football contracts #NFL: 90 #CFL: 51 #AAF: 55 #XFL: 33″ [Internet] Available from:  https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2643855175892915 [Accessed 8 June 2020]

Websites

[7] The Spring League (2020) Game Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.thespringleague.com/?page_id=5732 [Accessed 28 October 2020]

Social Media

[8] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, October 27, 2020 “

FINAL in Game 1 – a Blues dominating performance. QB Shea Patterson threw for 3 TDs WR Jovon Durante cinco caught 2 TDs Blues defense forces INT, FR, and 7 sacks; allows 0 points”

[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2830871110524653 [Accessed 28 October 2020]

[9] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, October 27, 2020 “

Game over. The Aviators dominate the Jousters in Week 1. DB DaShaun Amos 2 INTs and returns one for a TD McLeod Bethel-Thompson 2 passing TDs Aviators Defense: 0 PA, 3 FR, 2 INT”

[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2831025990509165 [Accessed 28 October 2020]

[10] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, October 27, 2020 “

The Generals secure the last victory of the day with a thrilling nationally televised game over the Conquerors. @bryanscott18 throws for 3 TDs in his first professional start@yocrazylegs rushes for 2 TDsGenerals Defense records 3 INT”

[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2831230377155393 [Accessed 28 October 2020]

[11] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 2020″The Aviators beat the Blues in Week 2 by a score of 23-17 in the first overtime game of the season. WR Mathew Sexton ended the contest on a walk off punt return for a TD during the nationally televised game on FS1!The Aviators remain undefeated while the Blues drop to 1-1.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2838531756425255 [Accessed 7 November 2020]

[12] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 5 November 2020″Full highlights from last night’s 22-17 Alphas victory over the Conquerors. QB JT Barrett led his squad to their first win of TSL2020 while the Conquerors fell to 0-2.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2839245563020541 [Accessed 7 November 2020]

[13] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 5 November 2020″The Generals steal a win from the Jousters behind a defense that allowed 0 TDs and created 2 fourth quarter turnovers.Despite the loss, the story of the game is Jousters K Ricky Aguayo’s perfect 5/5 night.The Generals improve to 2-0 and the Jousters remain win-less at 0-2.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2839493712995726 [Accessed 7 November 2020]

[14] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 5 November 2020″Through two weeks at #TSL2020 in San Antonio, here’s how the teams stack up.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2840215369590227 [Accessed 7 November 2020]

[15] The Spring League Facebook (2020) POst, 11 November 2020“The game and the Aviators perfect season is over. Conquerors dominate in a very deserving win that was a long time coming.Aviators fall to 2-1. Conquerors pick up their first win to get to 1-2.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2844086742536423 [Accessed 21 November 2020]

[16] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 11 November 2020″Due to lack of practice time because of COVID-19 protocols, the Jousters will forfeit their Week 3 game against the Alphas. Per NFL rules, the Alphas will be rewarded a 2-0 win and move to 2-1.Both teams have resumed practicing.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2844701922474905[Accessed 21 November 2020]

[17] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 12 November 2020″Week 3 is done!The Generals (3-0) emerge as the only undefeated team left after a dominating performance tonight against the Blues (1-2).QB Bryan Scott (@bryanscott18) threw for 4 TDs only to be matched by his own defense who grabbed 4 picks of their own.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2845008345777596 [Accessed 21 November 2020]

[18] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 16 November 2020″Updated and corrected standings heading into a decisive Week 4 tomorrow.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2849424112002686 [Accessed 21 November 2020]

[19] The Spring League Facebook (2020) Post, 17 November 2020″” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/thespringleague/posts/2850475888564175 [Accessed 21 November 2020]

[20] The Spring League You Tube (2020) Post, 15 December 2020″The Generals dominated from start to finish to capture the #TSL2020 Championship in a 37-14 win over the Aviators. QB Bryan Scott took home MVP honors.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0B9SB_2TQAS-KmZFg4uYAJVc8J3mpWfP3vUEkUnlVVqYdq3Dv6s60lfQI&v=Ca5Eix-3Wh0&feature=youtu.be [Accessed 17 December 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Todd Zboyan, Bart Barden, Decy Maher, Sean Douglas, Anton Pippo O’Grady, Joe Grey, Brianna Wallace & Heather Foust.

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