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I’ve used the APBA Football Master game to replay several seasons.  The Master game provides the “ebb and flow” of an actual contest and allows the “coach” the opportunity to deploy multiple personnel packages to mirror today’s game or the single platoon system of yesteryear. On numerous occasions, I’ve matched team records and have come extremely close to replicating team and individual statistics.

My original purpose for creating this blog was solely to present my current and previous replays, offer “method of play” alternatives, share innovations, provide tools for evaluating individual cards, post links and informational tips to assist with preparing for and conducting season replays.

Of course, season replays will always remain the focal point, however, it’s my goal and ambition to cover all aspects of APBA Football ranging from historical, solo tournaments, league play and the finer points of Face-to-Face play. To accomplish this, I’ve enlisted the help of the finest minds in all APBA Football. My team of authors have been former card makers for the game company, innovators, league commissioner, writers for the APBA Journal, and APBA Hall of Famers.

Site authors are Mr. Mark Zarb, Mr. Ray Dunlap, Mr. Dave Urban, Mr. Greg Wells, Mr. Phil Molloy, Mr. Dan Flynn, Mr. Doug Reese and Mr. Scott Griffin.

I’ve created a quick reference site directory to aid visitors searching for the 20 most popular topics not found in the upper site menu (Home, Method of Play, YPC Ratings, etc).

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For any APBA Football related questions, feel free to contact me at oguard62@yahoo.com.

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1997 Game 232 (Week 17) Indianapolis at Minnesota

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Vikings slay the Colts

The Minnesota Vikings’ offense woke up on the final Sunday of the NFL regular season. They racked up 546 total offensive yards in the 28-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the HHH Metrodome.

Viking backup QB Randall Cunningham showed signs of his youth as he had a huge game. He threw for 336 yards on 18 of 25 passing with two touchdowns. He also made some plays with his legs as he rushed for 45 yards on 7 totes.

The Vikings also rushed for 216 yards in the game. RB Robert Smith rushed for 119 yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns.

The Colts got 115 rushing yards from RB Marshall Faulk. QB Jim Harbaugh threw for 212 yards on 20 of 28 passing with 3 TDs and 0 INTs. WR Marvin Harrison caught six passes for 72 yards and 2 TDs.

The Vikings finished the season with an 8-8 record, while the Colts finished 5-10.

1997 Game 232 Stats

1997 Game 231 (Week 17) Chicago at Tampa Bay

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Bears take down the Buccaneers!

It’s been a disappointing season for the Chicago Bears, but they ended the season on a high note as they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houlahan Stadium Sunday, 20-17, in the season finale.

The Bears blocked a Sean Landeta punt with 1:30 remaining in the 4th quarter that set the Bears up at the Buccaneer 12-yard line. A few plays later, Darnell Autry plunged into the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown with 15 seconds remaining to give the Bears the victory.

Autry rushed for 63 yards on the day on 22 carries and scored the game-winning touchdown. QB Eric Kramer was knocked out of the game early in the 4th quarter. He finished 11 of 19 passing for 107 yards with a TD and an INT. Rick Mirer came in and directed the Bears to the final TD. He was three of six for 19 yards on the day.

The Buccaneers finished the season with a 10-6 record and are the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs. They will travel to either Washington or San Francisco in the Wildcard round next weekend. The Bears won two of their last three games but finished up with a 3-13 record.

1997 Game 231 Stats

1997 Game 230 (Week 17) Baltimore at Cincinnati

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Bengals came from behind to win the Central!

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens, 31-23, at Cinergy Field on Sunday and won the AFC Central Division Championship.

The Bengals trailed 17-10 at halftime, but the Bengals rallied behind three rushing touchdowns from RB Corey Dillon in the second half to win the game. Dillon rushed for 88 yards on 17 carries and three TDs. Dillon finished the season with 1,120 yards and 16 TDs.

Boomer Esiason had a very efficient day. He threw for 244 yards on 21 of 23 passing with a TD and no interceptions. Boomer replaced Jeff Blake and finished the season with a 96.9 QB rating.

For the Ravens, they finished the season 6-10. Eric Zeier threw for 312 yards on the day on 22 of 38 passing with one touchdown.

The Bengals will play in the Wildcard round and will have a home game. Their opponent will be determined later in the day. The Bengals and the Steelers both finished with 11-5 records, but the Bengals held the tiebreaker by sweeping the Steelers in their head-to-head meetings.

1997 Game 230 Stats

1997 Game 229 (Week 17) Pittsburgh at Tennessee

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Steelers beat Oilers; wait on the Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers did their part Sunday afternoon. They defeated the Tennessee Oilers, 31-12, at the Liberty Bowl. Now the Steelers must wait on the Cincinnati Bengals to find out who the AFC Central Champion will be. The Bengals were playing the Baltimore Ravens and were losing at halftime 17-10. If the Bengals win, they are the division champions. If the Bengals lose, the Steelers are the champs.

The Steelers played Steeler football on Sunday. They pounded at the Oiler defense rushing the ball 41 times. RB Jerome Bettis rushed for 111 yards on 32 carries with a touchdown. “The Bus”, in his first year with the Steelers, rushed for 1,425 yards and five touchdowns.

QB Kordell Stewart continued to hit on the big play for the Steelers. He threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Yancy Thigpen in scramble mode, which put the Steelers up big 28-3 in the second quarter. Stewart, in his first year as a starting quarterback, threw for 3,425 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also rushed for 415 yards and four touchdowns on the year. Thigpen caught 89 passes this year for 1,761 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The Oilers (6-10) could not penetrate the Steelers defensive front. The Oilers managed only 79 yards on the ground (30 of it came on a Steve McNair scramble). The Steelers held Eddie George to just 46 yards on the day on 14 carries. George rushed for 1,270 yards on the season with seven TDs.

McNair did throw for 328 yards on the day, but most of it came as they were down big in the game. McNair threw for 3,273 yards on the season with 15 TDs and 10 INTs.

The Steelers will find out shortly if they are division champs, but they are going to have to wait until later in the day to see if they play on the road or at home. The Broncos play the Seahawks. If the Broncos lose, the Steelers just may sneak into the #4 seed in the AFC, which will give them a home game in the Wildcard round of the playoffs.

1997 Game 229 Stats