NEW HAVEN - The week 15 New Haven Ghetto Thugs New York Mets 
Underachiever of the Week Award was presented to wide receiver 
Jerry Rice by Mets pitcher Mike Stanton.  Rice contributed 3 points 
with 30 yards.  The week was, however, a highlight of the Ghetto 
Thugs' season.

The week 15 win was New Haven's 3rd in the past 4 weeks, placing the 
Thugs in a more respectable 5th place with a 5-10 record.  The recent 
streak, although too late to have any real impact on the league, does 
come at a good time as the G-Thugs face the Diablos Con Charcol next 
week in the first round of the consolation playoffs.

Coach Stanley held a press conference for the first time since 
announcing the team's move at the end of the season, two weeks ago.  
Apart from pointing out that Rice's 3-point contribution is the 
largest ever by an Underachiever Award winner, he also added, "I know 
it's too little too late, but it feels good to win.  Maybe this will 
carry over into next season."  Stanley was asked who else would carry 
over into next season, but as usual, he offered no comment.