Meteors have the stuff to beat the Goliaths

Remember the last time the Metropolis Meteors faced the Gotham Goliaths? If you’re like most Metropolitans, you’d rather not. Meteors head coach Wymon Craig is among those who would sooner forget l ast year’s embarrassing 42–0 blowout, an event that still attracts social media scorn despite the Meteors going on to a winning season and a playoff appearance.

“I’m sick of answering questions about that,” snapped Craig, interviewed at the practice field where the Meteors were preparing for their rematch with the Goliaths this Sunday. “I’m sick and tired of you guys in the media always making that into something because you need a headline, when meanwhile my boys are trying to stay focused and bring us a win.”

So far this season the team has seen mixed results, and the status of Meteors running back Gill DeRiva is still questionable after he pulled a hamstring during practice. The Goliaths, on the other hand, are on a hot streak. They’ve so far won five games in a row, including last week’s shutout of the divisionleading Atoms. A confident Goliaths team is already acting like their victory is in the bag. “We’re going to show the Meteors how we play football in Gotham,” warned cornerback Bull Burr. “When it’s over, we’re going to see a lot of crybabies in the stands.” Trash talk is common for these cross-bay rivals, but the heightened emotions are raising media attention for what is being billed as a showdown of epic proportions. Coach Craig merely shrugged his shoulders. “You’ve got to bring your A game every week. Rest assured we’re bringing it. Now shut up and let’s play football.”