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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 2003
Page
8
Penne a py alter ng play and kept the Browns off-balance as Bengals push ahead. Palmerbenched spared, half-time pass shifts the momentum. Bengals defense and offense align after minicamps as they seize control late, scoring a decisive TD and denying a Browns rally.
Quarterbacks Tom Couch and Jon Kilna faced off with Couch throwing for 280 yards and two scores but an interception sealed Cleveland’s fate. William Green led Bengals RBs with 47 yards, James White added a 4-yard TD catch, and Reggie Kelly scored the deciding TD as Cincinnati blocked Browns late momentum. Wideouts Morgan and Johnson posted strong totals for Cleveland but costly drops and penalties doomed the drive. Offensive line battles favored Cincinnati, while Browns miscues near halftime produced the decisive score. Browns coach Butch Davis faced discipline questions after a costly, error-filled showing.
Bengals wideout Chad Johnson shines with three receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns against the Browns. He jokes that McDonalds fries slowed his legs, while Kitna connects with Johnson for two long TDs and Cincinnati grasps a 21 14 win in Cleveland.
Browns coach Butch Davis blasted Cincinnati for signaling to draw offside as Cleveland racked up 101 penalty yards. Tim Couch faced calls for head bobbing while William Green exited with a firstquarter injury. Quincy Morgan and Chad Johnson sparked a Bengals score as the Browns notched their first firsthalf TD of 2003.
Tim Couch led the Browns to the Bengals 45 late in the game but threw an interception with 1:49 left, ending a 21-14 home loss. He passed for 280 yards on 23 of 36, while Cleveland’s offense struggled amid penalties and sacks.
First quarter Browns take lead 7 0 on a 76 yard two play drive. Bengals tie 7 with a 76 yard drive including a 79 yard pass to Tony Stewart. Second quarter Browns take 14 7 lead after long drive with a 59 yard start but holder Morgan penalized. Browns and Bengals tie 14 after a 80 yard drive. Third quarter Bengals lead 21 14 on a 80 yard drive capped by Regge Kelly pass from Kitna.
Cleveland Browns tackle Ryan Tucker criticizes abusive fans near the tunnel after a 21-14 defeat to Cincinnati. He calls fans who cross the line a disgrace and urges them to write letters or surrender season tickets, saying the team must start winning to earn their support. He notes penalties hurt the effort and that players are entertaining the crowd.
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