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QB, D'von McGleese wins Gazzillo Bowl VI
The MTA strike was not able to put a damper on Gazzillo Bowl VI.

Even though the numbers were down this year the competition was still fierce.

Coach Lightfoot’s rein over the Mia Cup is over. Lightfoot was kicked out in the first round by Matt Lucas 14-0. Matt went on to lose to Iton Richardson who later went on to face D’von McGleese in the Gazzillo Bowl Championship Game.

D’von McGleese defeated Gabe Serra, Coach “O”, and Coach McKenna in the Sorensen Division Championship Game before facing Richardson in the Gazzillo Bowl. McGleese went on to blow out Richardson 36-14 including two kick-off returns for 99 and 104 yards.

The Gazzillo Bowl is a party for the seniors. They get as many TVs and Playstations as they can and play a single elimination tournament with the latest Madden and EA Sports football game. “I see it as a right of passage for my players, to go from boys who played for me, to men who are my friends.” Stated Gazzillo.

Gazzillo started the tournament in 2000 as an end of season party. As the years went on the party took on a life of its own and the name changed from Christmas Bowl to The Gazzillo Bowl. Besides bragging rights, the winners of the tournament get their name on the Gazzillo Bowl T-Shirt Past winners include:

2000 - Angel Vargas
2001 - Will Alemany
2002 - Hakim Constantine
2003 - Chris Brown
2004 - Coach Lightfoot
2005 - D’von McGleese

Gazzillo finished by stating the best part of the Bowl for him is seeing so many of his past players come back to say hello and have a good time at the party.