Thunderbolts split first two preseason games

On the evening of Sunday August 12th, the Texas Thunderbolts hosted the Rich Chemistry on NBC at the Thunderdome to open the 2007 FFFL preseason. As is his usual preseason mantra, LaDainian Tomlinson was in street clothes, leaving Michael Turner (left) as the starting running back. The Thunderbolts' defense started off slowly as the Chemistry took the opening drive right down the field for an early seven points. Overall, the Chemistry seemed to be the "less rusty" team and generally outplayed their hosts in winning 24-16.

On Saturday, the Thunderbolt's traveled to the Dawg Pound to play the Texas Turf Hounds in preseason week two action on CBS. The Thunderbolts were much more impressive as both the offense and defense looked a lot like the 2006 regular season Thunderbolts, who led the FFFL with an 11-2 record. Philip Rivers (right) had the team clicking for the entire first half as the Thunderbolts led the Turf Hounds 14-3 at the intermission. The reserves played just as well in the second half as the Thunderbolts went on to win by a score of 30-13.

Two opponents remain on the Thunderbolts preseason schedule as the T-Bolts travel to Paradise Pond Park to play the War Ducks next weekend and then finish up the preseason by hosting the Powder Puffs at the Thunderdome. Hopefully the Thunderbolts continue to improve each week and are fully ready when the season arrives.