736th AMXS leaves 436th CS in disrepair

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  • By Airman 1st Class Samuel Taylor
  • 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. --  The 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron toppled the 436th Communications Squadron 42-21 Oct. 6, furthering their advance towards the top spot in the National League.

Their victory was a step forward following their heated defeat against the 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron two days prior. According to quarterback Arick Willie, the chemistry the 736th lacked earlier in the week was evident from the start of the game.

"When we relax and have fun, we win; it's that simple," said Willie. "When we have our chemistry and our confidence, we're unstoppable."

Unstoppable was a fair description for the first half. The 736th passing game was hot from the start; Willie put on a dynamic passing display, hitting receivers on short and long routes, working both sides of the field.

His efforts paid off, finding connections with Elrico Edwards and Kevin Flowers in the end zone.

The defense did not disappoint either. Interceptions by Chris Ittner and Kevin Flowers crushed the 436th CS's offensive momentum and kept the ball in the 736th hands.

The pass rush was especially problematic for the 436th CS early passing game. Aside from a touchdown by David Atwood, the offense was eerily quiet the first half. The combined potent passing attack and stubborn defense of the 736th sent the 436th CS to the benches at halftime down 6-19.

"We've improved our defense and created some set plays; now we just need to find our rhythm," said Tyler Bagby, the 436th CS coach.

They found a bit of that rhythm in the second half. Atwood and David Arceneaux found their way into the end zone to boost the 436th CS score to 21 after a successful two-point conversion. The 736th eased off the intensity, losing a bit of the crispness they had displayed in the first half.

However, Flowers, Ittner and Andre Leonard responded with touchdowns of their own, saving the 736th from what may have ended up a close game.

"This was a good bounce back for us," said Jason Jones, the 736th coach. "Now we're focused on moving forward again."