Final
Destroyers survive Rampage's comeback bid
May 12, 2007 - 6:09 AM COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ticker) -- Gillis Wilson recovered the on-side kick with 51 seconds remaining to spoil any chance of a come-from-behind victory for the Grand Rapids Rampage.After entering the fourth quarter with a 21-point lead, the Columbus Destroyers barely managed to hang on and win their fifth straight home game, a 59-56 victory over Grand Rapids.
Matt Nagy had four touchdown passes and rushed for another for the Destroyers (6-4), who were outgained, 292-207, by the Rampage.
Chad Salisbury passed for six touchdowns - three in the fourth quarter - for Grand Rapids (3-7), which lost their fourth straight on the road.
Salisbury's favorite target was Timon Marshall, who hauled in 13 receptions for 114 yards and five scores.
- ARENA
GRAND RAPIDS 56
COLUMBUS 59 FINAL
May 11 9:55 PM - ARENA
GRAND RAPIDS 35
COLUMBUS 56 END, 3RD QTR
May 11 9:11 PM - ARENA
GRAND RAPIDS 22
COLUMBUS 34 HALFTIME
May 11 8:25 PM - ARENA
GRAND RAPIDS 13
COLUMBUS 14 END, 1ST QTR
May 11 7:34 PM
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