Rookie Division Rams Sluggish Start Leads to First Loss to Saints 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 PlayerTD Pass TD Run/Catch SafetyPATGood Run Good Catch Flags Pulled Great Hustle Good Snap Good Pass Lester Blount131 Steven Deniston111 Joshua Gray12 Darrius Hill22 Jonathon Mack1 Aaron McDaniel2 Stefon Middleton12 Zaahid Ramakdawala111 Christopher Saunders11411 Isaiah Scuderi1141 Dylan Tayman-Dodson1

Rams Head Coach – Damion Middleton Contact Information Home: Cell: Rams Assistant Coaches Coach Blount Coach Joseph Practice Schedule Thursday, April 196:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, April 266:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 36:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 106:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 176:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 246:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 316:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, June 76:15 – 8:15 pm Coach’s Corner 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 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 PlayerTD Pass TD Run/Catch SafetyPATGood Run Good Catch Flags Pulled Great Hustle Good Snap Good Pass Lester Blount Steven Deniston22 Joshua Gray14121 Darrius Hill143 Jonathon Mack1 Aaron McDaniel22 Stefon Middleton1122 Zaahid Ramakdawala111 Christopher Saunders14421 Isaiah Scuderi Dylan Tayman-Dodson111

Rams Head Coach – Damion Middleton Contact Information Home: Cell: Rams Assistant Coaches Coach Blount Coach Joseph Practice Schedule Thursday, April 196:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, April 266:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 36:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 106:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 176:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 246:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 316:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, June 76:15 – 8:15 pm Coach’s Corner 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 PlayerTD Pass TD Run/Catch SafetyPATGood Run Good Catch Flags Pulled Great Hustle Good Snap Good Pass Lester Blount WE APOLOGIZE NO INDIVIDUAL PLAYER STATISTICS WERE TAKEN FOR THIS GAME. Steven Deniston Joshua Gray Darrius Hill Jonathon Mack Aaron McDaniel Stefon Middleton Zaahid Ramakdawala Christopher Saunders Isaiah Scuderi Dylan Tayman-Dodson

Rams Head Coach – Damion Middleton Contact Information Home: Cell: Rams Assistant Coaches Coach Blount Coach Joseph Practice Schedule Thursday, April 196:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, April 266:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 36:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 106:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 176:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 246:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 316:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, June 76:15 – 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 PlayerTD Pass TD Run/Catch SafetyPATGood Run Good Catch Flags Pulled Great Hustle Good Snap Good Pass Lester Blount431 Steven Deniston11 Joshua Gray211 Darrius Hill1 Jonathon Mack Aaron McDaniel Stefon Middleton Zaahid Ramakdawala21 Christopher Saunders Isaiah Scuderi32513 Dylan Tayman-Dodson112

Rams Head Coach – Damion Middleton Contact Information Home: Cell: Rams Assistant Coaches Coach Blount Coach Joseph Practice Schedule Thursday, April 196:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, April 266:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 36:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 106:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 176:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 246:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, May 316:15 – 8:15 pm Thursday, June 76:15 – 8:15 pm Coach’s Corner

Mark your Calendars! Rams’ Season at a Glance Rookie Rams’ 2007 Schedule Opponent Date/Time Field JerseyScore Outcome Buccaneers April 14 th, 10 am Chaney #1 Blue WIN Saints April 21 st, 10 am Wade #1 White LOSS Cowboys April 28 th, 10 am Wade #1 Blue WIN Redskins* May 5 th, 9 am Chaney #2 Blue 20-6 LOSS Falcons May 12 th, 9 am Wade #1 White 32-0 LOSS Buccaneers May 19 th, 10 am Wade #2 White Saints June 2 nd, 10 am Wade #1 Blue PLAYOFFS scheduled June 9-10 th 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 PlayerTD Pass TD Run/Catch SafetyPATGood Run Good Catch Flags Pulled Great Hustle Good Snap Good Pass INT Lester Blount2853 Steven Deniston15124 Joshua Gray Darrius Hill1761 Jonathon Mack13 Aaron McDaniel62 Stefon Middleton11252 Zaahid Ramakdawala3162 Christopher Saunders Isaiah Scuderi Dylan Tayman-Dodson213231