Albany Lions (6-0, 0-0) @ Stamford Bulldogs (6-0, 0-0)

By Chris Doelle
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Updated: October 5, 2011

Albany @ Stamford

Albany Lions (6-0, 0-0) @ Stamford Bulldogs (6-0, 0-0)

DISTRICT 4-1A DI

Albany leads the series 8-6 including a playoff win since 1990. Albany head coach Denney Faith will be going for his 210th win. His all-time record is 209-85-4 (all at Albany).

Series Since 1990
1990: Albany 14, Stamford 0
1991: Albany 38, Stamford 13
1992: Albany 23, Stamford 12
1993: Stamford 28, Albany 14
1994: Stamford 29, Albany 6
1995: Stamford 19, Albany 17
1995: Albany 10, Stamford 7 Bi-District Playoffs
1996: Stamford 24, Albany 14
1997: Stamford 45, Albany 19
1998: Albany 35, Stamford 34
1999: Albany 35, Stamford 13
2000: Albany 21, Stamford 16
2001: Stamford 14, Albany 6
2010: Albany 20, Stamford 14

Albany 2011 Schedule
08/26/11 Roscoe W 57-7
09/02/11 @ Tuscola Jim Ned W 48-13
09/09/11 @ LAMESA Amarilla River Road W 50-6
09/16/11 @ Hamlin W 56-14
09/23/11 Coleman W 34-13
09/30/11 @ Winters W 48-14

Stamford 2011 Schedule
08/26/11 @ ABIL Munday W 47-21
09/02/11 Anson W 48-0
09/09/11 Roscoe W 58-14
09/16/11 Holliday W 35-28
09/23/11 Hamlin W 44-9
09/30/11 @ Archer City W 26-13

4-1A DI	Rec	Dist	PF	PA
Albany	(6-0)	(0-0)	293	67
Stamford	(6-0)	(0-0)	258	85
Seymour	(4-2)	(0-0)	260	118
Olney	(1-5)	(0-0)	93	247
Haskell	(1-5)	(0-0)	85	211

Mike Says: Both of these teams feature pass/run QB's. Albany's Jake Bumguardner (731 passing, 567 rushing) and Stamford's Hagen Hutchinson (1,137 passing, 490 rushing) will keep the scoreboard lit up. Albany's closest win is a 21 point victory over Coleman. They feature a very good defense led by LB Zach Boyett (47 tackles), LB Josh Hudman (46 tackles), DB Joseph Richards (44 tackles), LB Chance Winters (40 tackles) and DL Cody Petree (29 tackles, 3 sacks). Stamford's big win of the season was over Holliday (#6 2A DII). Their defense is led by LB Mario Gonzales (77 tackles) and DL Christian Pachicano (36 tackles, 3 sacks). The big difference will be their WR/DB Jessie Ramos (34-770 22.65 avg 9 TDs, 14 tackles, 4 INTs). The BULLDOGS win it 28-21!!!

Chris Says: This will be a fun game regardless of who wins. Both squads are absolutely lighting up the scoreboards while proving to be very stingy on the other side of the ball. Albany has a slightly more balanced approach to offense and although Stamford came up big against Holliday, and the Lions have yet to be really challenged, I think they are ready to take that next step. Expect fireworks. Expect dramatic plays. Expect a game that will turn on a dime. Expect the Albany LIONS to take this one 27-21!!!