Ryan Collins Rank: # 13 League: The PFL - Ft. Lauderdale, FL Nationals Record: 4-1
In his second superbowl.
PAST NATIONALS RECORDS TEAM SEASON RECORD DNP 1999 - DNP 2000 - Panthers 2001 4-1 Total Wins .800 4-1 Ryan Collins Facts - Nationals Win%. - .800 - 16th Nationals Wins - 4 - 36th Championship Appearances - 0 Championship Wins - 0 2001 PFL Defending Champion Former starting QB for the University Of Miami Hurricanes

Ryan Collins becomes the 3rd PFL baller to play in two straight Superbowls. The Creator was the first to accomplish the task in 98-99. Brooks did it 2000-2001, and now Collins 2001-2002. Gresham has been the only baller to win two titles. Collins will attempt to add his name to this elite club when he faces Steve Stewart in PFL Superbowl VI.

Collins ran through the PFL again this season with a nearly perfect 15-1 record. He faces an opponent he destroyed in week 4 of the PFL season 73-35. But that may have been a different Stewart.

Collins should expect to see a smarter, more creative and more confident Stewart in the Superbowl. But if you ask Collins, he doesnıt care. ³Iım gonna mutt Steve,² he exclaimed after his close 16-14 win over Dell Barton. ³This just make it easier for me to win the title. I would rather play Steve than Brooks.²

Nevertheless, Collins is right back where is he used to being, on top and in the big games. The former University of Miami standout is not shy about letting his confidence in his abilities be known. ³Swammi, I will win this league every year,² he boasted after his win over Barton. When asked about his game vs. Barton, Collins replied, ³He plays me good in front of other people, he just canıt beat me. Iım in his head. I have mind control over Dell.²

Barton was leading 7-0 with less than two minutes remaining in the first half, when he allowed Collins to take control of the game with two quick scores inside the two minute mark to go up 14-7. Barton tied the game in the third 14-14, before making the fatal mistake of attempting to pass out of his own endzone. Collins sent the heat and got the sack to give the Saints a safety and a two point lead. That's the way the game stood.

Collins Loves To "Mutt Em"

It's become Collins signature phrase. You can hear it at least 10-15 times on any given Sunday at Bru's room. "Who? I'll mutt (fill in the blank with any player's name)!" Collin's is always talking about mutting someone. And for good reason most of the time.

He show's very little respect for most of his opponents in terms of game preparations and focus. While most PFL ballers are in the lab working on game plans for Sunday, Collins gets his practice by beating up on non PFL ballers that are willing to stop in at the 1-9-3-9. And although he may not spend as much ³lab time² as most ballers, the 1-9-3-9 has quality comp aside from the PFL studs, James Brooks, Dell Barton, Rod Lucas and Tyrell Conyers and Steve Stewart.

Two of Collins "muttin" sessions occured against Joe Hilton and the Jags. Hilton finished a sparkling 13-3 last season, a record Collins called drastically overated. These two didnıt get a chance to face one another last season, but this season, they have locked horns three times, including an early meeting in the PFL kickoff classic. Collins dominated all three games.

Meanwhile, the Jags have fallen on hard times this season. His game console went a muck before the season started causing Hilton to fall behind in his game preparation early. And early in the season he faced the likes of Wayne Allen, Tyrell Conyers and Collins in the first four weeks. Throughout the season, Hilton struggle to get more than a game above .500 and finished with a controversial 9-7 record. After an impressive performance over Wayne Allen in the NFC Wildcard, Hilton faces his new nemesis Collins, for the fourth time this season.

Collins is super confident coming into the game. ³I donıt see Hilton,² he exclaimed after the Jags demolished the 49ers 42-14. ³I will mutt em!²

The Jags will have to play their best game of the season to upset the high flying Saints. Hilton will need to play Collins similar to how Rod Lucas played, or even The Swammi. Run the ball, and convert third downs. Otherwise, if Hilton falls behind Collins early as he has in previous games....its good night Irene...see you in my dreams.

Collins biggest threat to foil his chances for a return to the PFL may not be here to finish his PFL season. Tyrell Conyers, considered by many as one of the few in the NFC capable of dethroning Collins, may be headed to New York City for a career change. The move may occur as early as the end of April. If so, Conyers, who has already clinched a playoff spot would in effect have to forfeit the remaining games on the schedule or in the playoffs.

Collins and Conyer squared off two weeks ago with Collins taking it 21-13. The Steelers two costly turnovers deep in Collins territory could have very well cost Conyers the game. The confident Collins has taken control of the Big 5 division with an 11-1 record. The lone blemish coming at the hands of The Swammi who is the AFC. With Conyers out of the picture Collins road to PFL Superbowl 6 just got alot less bumpy. With Conyers one game back at 10-2, these two are headed for a collision for the division title. Collins should run the table as should Conyers meaning the two could very land in week 16 with a 15-1, 14-2 records respectively. Conyers could grab a share of the division title, forcing it to go to the tie break system if if the above scenario would unfold, and the Steelers won the final game of the season.

Not that Dell Barton won't pose as a formidable opponent. Barton almost pulled an upset in week 6. And for as good as Teddy B! is playing, at 9-3, he has not demonstrated against Barton that he can defense a potent pass attack like Collins possesses.

Conyers departure takes a great bit of drama and suspense out of what could possibly happen in the NFC. Nevertheless, Conyers taking advantage of this career move is a chance he may not be able to pass up.

Saints Early Miscues Take Toll
from 3/17/02
The champ took one on the chin Sunday for the first time this season as the aggressive Cowboys shocked the surprised Saints 37-16. After Dallas went 3 and out on its initial possession, Collins threw an interception on the first play of hisng drive. Dallas drove in for the score to lead 7-0. On the Saint ensuing drive, Darren Hambrick scooped up an Aaron Brooks fumble and scampered 38 yards for the score. All of a sudden, the Saints were down 14-0. On the Saints next possession early in the second quarter, Collins was picked off again, which lead to another Dallas score. Bru's room was shocked as Dallas was up 21-0 over the defending champ early in the second quarter. The Cowboys added another score to go up 28-0 before the Saints got on the board in late in the second quarter. From there Dallas milked the clock and kicked field goals to cruise to the 37-16 win.

The Saints turnovers early combined with Dallas controlling the pace of the game lead to Collins demise. Dallas held the ball an astonishing 27:15 to Collins 8:45.

Next week the Saints take on the 7-1 Steelers, who dropped from the ranks of the unbeaten Sunday also after a 35-28 loss to Minnesota.

Final		1st	2nd	3rd	4th	T
	Cowboys (The Swammi)	14	17	0	6	37
	Saints (Collins)	0	8	0	8	16

Ryan Collins Stats Final Season Stats

Quarterback Att Cm Yds Int TD Pct Avg Rtg Pts Aaron Brooks 470 261 6150 16 80 55.5 23.6 125.8 480			Saints Gamebook
Rushing Rsh Yds Avg TD Pts Ricky Williams 84 351 4.2 11 66 Duece McCallister 24 69 2.9 4 24 Aaron Brooks 5 37 7.4 0 0
Receiving Rec Yds TD Avg Pts Joe Horn 98 2349 31 24.0 186 Albert Connel 73 1766 24 24.2 144 Willie Jackson 34 842 7 24.2 144 Cam Cleeland 21 407 7 19.4 42 Ricky Williams 18 87 2 4.8 12 Ojo 13 553 6 42.5 36 Morton 2 13 0 6.5 0	Sacks Sk Joe Johnson 17 Howard 16 Darren Smith 9 Hand 9 Duane Hawthorne 8 Mitchell 6 LaRoi Glover 6 Clemons 5 Fred Weary 3 Howard 1	Interceptions Int Sammy Knight 6 J. Bellamy 6 Darren Smith 4 Steve Israel 1 Duane Hawthorne 1 Hand 1

from week 5 (3/3/02)

The Champ took Dell Barton's best punch, and he is still the undefeated king of the PFL. Ryan Collins is on a mission ot 16-0 this season. Last season, Collins seemed well on his way to clinch a 16-0 record after defeating Dell Barton and James Brooks in the 2001 regular season. It seemed as if no one would stand in his way of PFL immortality. No one except Collins himself, a bit inebriated facing Kwan Drake in week 14 last year. Drake seized the moment and took advantage of the unfocused Collins and spoiled his bid for an undefeated season.

This year, Collins has someone else at his heels. Tyrell Conyers, the impressive new rookie with his Pittsburgh Steelers. Conyers is also making a push for an undefeated season. But something will give two weeks when these two collide. In the meantime, if Collins can past Tony Gray (Denver) and The Swammi (Dallas), and Conyers can get by Hines (Tenn) and Brooks (Minnesota), these two may very well line it up at 10-0.

Collins offense is running on high octane. His passing numbers are off the chart for the first six weeks of the season, and he runs the ball effective, but only when he has to. Anchored by a solid d-line, Collins defense has been consistently effective as well.

Over the course of the next three games Collins should take care of business. Which means the anticipation of what could be a preview of the NFC championship game is beginning to mount.

Final		1st	2nd	3rd	4th	T
	Collins (Saints)	7	14	12	7	40
	Detroit (Barton)	6	8	14	7	35

Final		1st	2nd	3rd	4th	T
	Collins (Saints)	23	14	6	14	57
	Hines (Titans)	0	14	6	8	28

When he is hot.....he is hot. And defending PFL champion Ryan Collins was hot on Sunday. So hot that he torched Steve Stewart and the Bears 73-35.

The lopsided score may not have been as bad it was had Stewart not committed his own self inflicted wounds. For instance, with the game tied at 14 early in the second quarter, Stewart decided to go for a 4th and 23 deep in his own territory. Collins defense stiffened and the tide shifted swiftly in the Saints favor. Collins proceeded to run off 18 straight points, to go to the locker room at 32-14.

Collins scored again on theng drive of the second half to go up 39-14, and from there it became desperation for Stewart. Collins defense simply "teed" off on the pass happy Stewart, and kept the game at his comfortable excellerated pace.

For Collins, that is 70, 46, and 73 points in three games. He is on an insane pace to destroy every scoring record ever held in the PFL.

Collins currently has Aaron Brooks ranked as the #1 ranked quarterback in the league after four weeks.

Final		1st	2nd	3rd	4th	T
	Collins (Saints)	14	18	20	21	73
	Bears (Steve)	14	0	6	15	35

Final		1st	2nd	3rd	4th	T
	Collins (Saints)	0	28	8	13	49
	Jaguars (Hilton)	0	7	7	0	14

More on Ryan Collins.....
Collins Rips Competition Onng Day (from 2/17/02)
It seemed to be another day at the office for PFL defending champion Ryan Collins, who went on a scoring frenzy Sunday first lambasting Kwan Drake and the Tampa Bay Bucs 70-18, then dismantling #17 ranked James Brooks 46-21.

"I don't want anyone to think they can play with me," quipped Collins after his mercifulness pounding of Drake. "I'm using the PFL as my tune up for Nationals IV. There are about 4 or 5 real good ballers in THE LEAGUE, and when I play them, I want to get my game ready," the defending champ stated.

Drake took a 6-0 lead into the second quarter before Collins woke up and found his stride. And once he did, he put on a show, for all the spectators viewing the game. Aaron Brooks threw for an amazing 729 yards and 9...thats right 9 touchdowns, earning Collins Swammi's Peak Performance Honors.

In his second game, Collins exploded again, this time on James Brooks, in a rematch of PFL Superbowl V. Brooks also took the early lead 7-0. Then Collins scored two touchdowns in less than two minutes to claim the lead at 14-7. From there he never look backed. "I had to get serious with James," Collins said in his press conference. I had just finished playing Drake earlier, and I was smelling myself, thinking I could do anything. I had to settle down and play smart football."

Next week Collins takes on Joe Hilton. "I going to try to score 100 on Hilton," Collins remarked after his win over Brooks. In his second game, Collins will face PFL rookie, Steve Stewart.

Final		1st	2nd	3rd	4th	T
	Collins (Saints)	0	21	28	21	70
	Drake (Bucs)	6	0	0	12	18

Final		1st	2nd	3rd	4th	T
	Collins (Saints)	0	21	28	21	70
	Brooks (Vikings)	6	0	0	12	18

How Ryan Collins faired at Nationals III

Game 1 - defeated Coach K (MHOB) 34-7
Game 2 - defeated All Star Starter ($Firm$)55-7
Game 3 - defeated Will Stitt (FA) 71-65
Game 4 - defeated Aftershock(UMF) 62-47 - Round 1 Of Survivor Sunday
Game 5 - loss to Upsetter (BAMA) 28-8 - Round 2 Of Survivor Sunday