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Game
Over

The Armageddon had risen up to it's wretched opressors by ending there last 2 regular season matchups and then killing the Hurricanes in there first ever playoff matchup 38-3. The second half of the season was a bad one for the Armageddon but even tho the bones may have broken there spirit never died they managed to squeeze a victory somewhere in between that losing streak and won the last 2 games. Coach Knoll was mad and yelled at the players but still thought they did an excellent job. Rumors are swirling around that he may gone but that's just a rumor as of now.
Next year the Armageddon will no doubt seek payment for thy known anguish and will try to vindicate the souls of the unavenged Armageddon fans. "Once the smoke clears and things start to settle I'm sure things will be better and our team will start looking forward to next year" said Frank to the Media. "This was my first full season as a team owner and my team made it to the play-offs so that is an accomplishment in itself" said Frank. "I hope to do the same for the Skullsmashers when there season starts again in the MLF". "By the way does anyone have an extra crack pipe I can borrow" Frank said after the interview was over and 3 of the reporters present graciously handed him there pipes. Frank shed a tear and then said in tears " Now that's love"
The Armageddon did a good job by taking the lead at the half 21-17 but fall flat in the second half and the Panthers continued to score.
The
Armageddon crush The Hurricanes 38-3
The Armageddon offense exploded on the field today and the defense stuffed The Hampton offense

Wildcard Week 2004
The Armageddon jumped ahead early and never looked back as they crushed the Hurricanes. Not much to talk about here except with what the Hurricanes plan to do during the offseason to fix what went wrong. Next week the Armageddon face Michigan. Michigan fell to the Armageddon during the season but was riddled with injuries. This time around they will be tougher that for sure. If The Armageddon can play like they did this week they have a good chance to advance to conference finals. No comment or post game press conference was held after the game.
Player
of the Game
| QB
Billy Jackson Los Angeles |
|
| CP/AT | 15/31 |
| YDS | 199 |
| TD | 2 |
| LNG | 32 |
Game
Recap ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT | FINAL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hampton (10-7) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Los Angeles (11-6) |
10 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
The
Armageddon secure a playoff spot
Walt Suggs ran allover the Voltigeur defense all night long

Week 17 2004
"Not only did we secure a playoff spot for our team but we also ended the season on a good note and somewhere down the line that's gonna be very important" Coach Knoll told the media. "We came thru when we needed to and despite that setback we still have the number 1 defense and the number 5 ranked offense". "All in all things are looking great andnone of our teammates are worried" said Quarterback Billy Jackson at there post game game conference. The Armageddon pretty much had control of this game at all times. Despite only being up by 4 points at the half. When player of the game Walt Suggs was asked this question his response was "if I get more than 30 carries I'm sure we'll win". "It's all about stats and getting all the glory for me." said Suggs "As you well know there has been a heated dispute between Walt Suggs and Rookie Receiver Stan Bailey. Both we're complaining about not getting the ball enough thru out the season. When Stan Bailey was asked the same question he said he wanted to help the team win and his dispute with Mr. Suggs was over. But then soon after a fight ensued in the parking lot between the 2 players. They was alot of slapping and hair pulling.
Player
of the Game
| RB
Walt Suggs Los Angeles |
|
| AT | 31 |
| YDS | 210 |
| TD | 1 |
| LNG | 66 |
Game
Recap![]() |
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| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT | FINAL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Montreal (8-8) |
3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
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Los Angeles (10-6) |
3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Will
injuries kill this team in the playoffs

With Running Back Emlen Hayman out with
a Broken foot he's Doubtful for 2- 4 weeks and there second round choice Outside
Linbacker Mark Benjamin might be out for the rest of the season, that might
definitely hurt the Armageddon if they don't have him in the backfield another
Linebacker that is out for the count is Fred Parker and he has an ankle sprain
he is questionable 2-4 weeks. We might see him return if the Armageddon can
stay alive long enough. They will definitely need him out there that's for sure.
Guard Ken Leber has an ankle sprain he might return in 2 weeks but it is not
certain. Last but not least Tight End Scott Woodson who has a Hyperextended
Ankle. Scott is not crucial injury but he is a decent blocker and open things
up for the offense by letting O.J. Davis catch a few passes here and there.
These Injuries have not been a major factor so far despite
having that losing streak towards the end. Fans
are concerned that it might do them in when it comes down to the wire.
The
Armageddon get a rare victory against the Missiles

Week 16 2004
As you well know the Armageddon went from a shoe in to make the play-offs to struggling to make it to the play-offs. They got a very important win tonight that might be the win that gets them in if they win the next game against the Voltigeurs or if they lose they gotta hope Alaska loses also against a very tough Michigan team which might happen because Michigan is favored to take that game. Both Long Beach and Seattle are out of the running so it's between Alaska and Los Angeles now.
Despite the recent struggle that this team underwent Coach Knoll is extremely happy that none of his players panic'd and kept there cool thru out this ordeal. "I'm glad we didn't lose all our games thru this slump and managed to get out with 2 wins in between which really will help us in the end" said Knoll while taking a leak in the guys locker room. The player of the Game O.J. (Juiceman) Davis said that he's confident that his team will win the next game and do good in the play offs. The Missiles we're never really in this game despite rushing for over 100+ yards. No comment was made to the press by the Islip Missiles. This game itself might've knocked them out of the play-offs.
Player
of the Game
| TE
O.J. Davis Los Angeles |
|
| REC | 3 |
| YDS | 90 |
| TD | 2 |
| KRB | 0 |
GAME
RECAP![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT | FINAL | ||
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Los Angeles (9-6) |
0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
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Islip (8-7) |
0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
The
Armageddon continue to crumble

Week 15 2004
The Armageddon rolled the dice against the gamblers and got snake eyes as they lose 20-12. If the cards of life we're dealt to the Armageddon this night. There hand would be a ruthless fate as they continue to crumble. Some folks blame injuries and some blame the players lack of consistency and some of the players blame Billy Jackson's girlfriend for dumping in front of 63,000 people after that great win against Alaska. Which obcourse is the last time they won. While others are blaming the Eskimo curse that an Alaska fan placed on the team when they beat the crap out of him after that game. Will the Armageddon vindicate the woefull tears of the unavenged or will they continue to crumble. The team is confident and feel the 4 horsemen will ride and the trumpets blow in due time. "We just gotta wake up and smell the manure" said Quarterback Billy Jackson. "We got some okay teams coming up and we know that time to wake up is now. So all those fans who feel decieved FEAR NOT we will conquer all" and "If we don't then we sincerely apologize to all our fans" said Billy to the fans at the press conference.
Coach Knoll and owner Frank really had nothing to say this week.
Player
of the Game
| FS
Roger Nalen Los Angeles |
|
| TAK | 9 |
| INT | 1 |
| PD | 1 |
| TD | 1 |
Game Recap ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT | FINAL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Atlantic City (5-9) |
7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
|
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Los Angeles (8-6) |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
Armageddon
comeback falls short they lose 31-34
Picture below shows Trumaine Anderson leaping over the line for a 1 yard TD Run

Week 14 2004
The Armageddon jumped ahead by scoring 0 points in the first quarter. The Powerhouse came roaring back by scoring a whopping 21 points in the 2nd quarter and taking a 21-17 lead at the half. They carried there dominance over to the 3rd quarter by scoring 10 points and holding the Armageddon scoreless in that quarter. The Armageddon scored 14 points in the 4th quarter after being down 31-17 to tie the game but failed the momentum they we're riding on halted when The Powerhouse scored a field goal to edge them out 31-34. The Armageddon have lost 3 of there last 4 games and are holding on for dear life to the division lead. Lucky for them Long Beach the other teams in there division have struggling as well. Armageddon players are not worried they feel they can get it together and beat the Gamblers next week. Fans are worried as attendance has slowly been dropping despite the fact that it was free Alcohol and hookers night at the ball game. Kids under 10 years of age pay half price.
Game
Recap![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT | FINAL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania (10-3) |
0 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
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Los Angeles (8-5) |
10 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Player
of the game
| RB
Trumaine Anderson Pennsylvania |
|
| AT | 29 |
| YDS | 147 |
| TD | 2 |
| LNG | 86 |
Armageddon
loses to Oklahoma 10-6

The Armageddon lose to the BlueFOX in a low scoring affair. Coach Knoll as well as fans are starting to get nervous now. I don't blame them because now the Armageddon are close to losing the iron grip they had on there division. They might not even make the play-offs for that matter if they continue to lose. "By far this is the most humiliating loss we have ever suffered" said Coach Knoll "If we can't win the games we're supposed to win then it's over for us" Coach Knoll stormed out of the press conference crying like a little girl after that last comment. Rumor has it that he tried to get Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris out of retirement to actually play for the team. Fans we're baffled and the former NFL stars told Chucky that he was nuts.
Player
of the Game
| FS
Roger Nalen Los Angeles |
|
| TAK | 9 |
| INT | 1 |
| PD | 0 |
| TD | 0 |
Anyway as you can see this game was over at the half
Game
Recap ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT | FINAL | ||
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Oklahoma (4-8) |
0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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Los Angeles (8-4) |
0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
2
Game losing streak comes to an end as the Armageddon take care of the Centurions
24-15

5/31/2004
The Armageddon made this one look sorta easy they struggled a little on the first 3 quarters but they stayed within striking distance and in the fourth quarter they put the nail in the coffin by scoring 11 points. The Centurions pretty much had control of the whole game from the get go but just fell apart in the 4th quarter. "We don't know what happened to us in the 4th quarter" said Mark (The Hooker) Easy. "I tried to rally the team in ways you can't imagine but failed miserably" "I'm not too stressed out" said Mark "we're only 1 game behind Pennsylvania for the Division lead" After those kind words by QB Mark (The Hooker) Easy he fell to the ground and started twitching uncontrollably. Paramedics responded quickly and took him to a nearby Hospital and told the press that he just had a nervous breakdown and will be okay for next week's game.
As for the Armageddon they picked the right time to break that losing streak because they got some tough teams ahead in the coming weeks. Alot of people we're expecting them to go down because of the snow but that was not the case. Owner Frank was relieved that the team finally won. Coach Knoll was happy as well and took his team to the (yup you guessed it) to the local strip bar.
Player
of the Game
| QB
Billy Jackson Los Angeles |
|
| CP/AT | 21/31 |
| YDS | 209 |
| TD | 3 |
| LNG | 31 |
Scoreboard
Game
Recap
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| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT | FINAL | ||
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Los Angeles (8-3) |
0 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 24 |
|
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Chicago (7-4) |
3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Next
Week The armageddon travel oklahoma
Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 4:00 am you suckas better be there to support yo Team.
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The
Long Beach Storm upset the Armageddon 47-41 in an overtime thriller that will
forever be known as the Big One.
The picture below shows Jon Pinkston burning
the mighty Aramageddon defense on a 97 YD TD Run

5/23/2004
What a game that was and once again the fans left the field in shock as the Armageddon let a 38-10 halftime lead slip away. As Long Beach 31 points in the second. The Armageddon tried to rally back by scoring 10 points in the 4th quarter. But apparently it wasn't enough and a missed field goal late in the 4th sent this game to overtime where The Long Beach Storm won it with a touchdown. Despite Stan Bailey finally breaking the 100 yard barrier and Walt Suggs running over 100 yards yet again. The Armageddon still managed to throw this game away despite of this. Coach Knoll is furious and hopes the team can get back on trak with a win next week. Coach Knoll nor Frank spoke to the media following the game. They chose a very bad time to slide cuz next week they travel to Chicago to take on the Centurions and then the week after that they gotta face the Pennsylvania Powerhouse another tough team that is quickly moving up the rankings. The one player who did speak to the media Quarterback Billy Jackson said he played with a mousetrap lodged in in his penus OUCH!!! and that's why they lost.
The media nodded there heads and left the press room in disgust.
The Aramgeddon was in a position to get Homefield advantage thru out the play offs and had a nice lead on there Division. But now they might not even win there Division cuz Long Beach is only 1 game behind there tail now and quite possibly might not make the playoffs at all if they keep losing. Fans are still optimistic and feel that this is just a minor slip up. A total of 68,382 fans attended tonight's game and only 171 of those fans died today which is a major decrease that made Stadium officials very happy.
Game
Recap ![]() |
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| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT | FINAL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Long Beach (6-4) |
7 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 47 |
|
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Los Angeles (7-3) |
14 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 41 |
| Team Stats | ||
Teams |
|
|
| Long Beach Storm | Los Angeles Armageddon | |
| First Downs | 19 | 21 |
| Rushing | 9 | 6 |
| Passing | 6 | 13 |
| Penalty | 4 | 2 |
| 3rd-down Efficiency | 5-15 | 4-11 |
| 4th-down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Net Yards | 420 | 478 |
| Total plays | 62 | 63 |
| Average gain | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Net Yards Rushing | 263 | 164 |
| Rushes | 42 | 28 |
| Average per rush | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Net Yards Passing | 157 | 314 |
| Completed-attempted | 12-19 | 22-32 |
| Yards per pass | 8.3 | 9.8 |
| Sacked-yards lost | 1-1 | 3-7 |
| Had intercepted | 0 | 1 |
| Punts-average | 6-41.7 | 4-38.5 |
| Return Yardage | 310 | 245 |
| Punts-returns | 1-98 | 3-77 |
| Kickoffs-returns | 8-212 | 8-168 |
| Interceptions-returns | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Penalties-yards | 8-60 | 7-48 |
| Fumbles-lost | 5-2 | 4-3 |
| Touchdowns | 5 | 5 |
| Rushing | 2 | 2 |
| Passing | 2 | 2 |
| Extra Points | 3-3 | 5-5 |
| Field Goals | 2-2 | 2-3 |
| Red Zone Efficiency | 6-11-54.5% | 6-13-46.2% |
| Time Of Possession | 33:22 | 29:48 |
Unnescessary
Facts: Fan Support

5/20/2004
Even though the Armageddon have yet to sell out a game Fan support has been pretty much level and the Team has managed to fill 88% of there seats on average. The Average fan consumes a keg of beer and eats 12 hot dogs. 2 out of every ten fans never make it to the restroom on time to releive themselves. 4 out of every ten fans gets in a car accident because they we're drinking too much after the game. and 1 or 2 out of the bunch drive there car into the field and attempt and try to run over the opposing team's players. If opposing team fans show up they get beat up and eaten by the friendly neighborhood cannibal as fans cheer him while they are being roasted on his bar-b-q grill. 9 out of 10 fans masterbate to the Cheerleaders when the Armageddon are losing, but only 4 out of 10 fans do it wether the team is winning or losing. 15% percent of the fans bring guns to the games even when it's not guns and alcohol night at the game. But 100% of the fans come to see one heck of a ballgame week in and week out.
Armageddon
players throw a panty raid on Long Beach Storm Cheerleaders Hotel room.

5/18/2004
Despite all the trash talk that's been goin on back and forth between these two rivals. The Armageddon made a move last night that would make the Long Beach Storm hate them even more. Some of the players and a couple of fans crashed the Cheerleader's Hotel room and grabbed all the panties while all the cheerleaders screamed in fright. No word on who those players we're. No word yet from Storm owner Dunerider. Some townfolks say he's plotting revenge on Frank.
Seadogs
avenge loss by sinking the Armageddon's 5 game win streak 13-10

5/16/2004
Armageddon lose big they were never in this game and tried to make a comeback in the fourth but failed miserably in there attempt. Seadog fans we're happy that the team held on to win while Armageddon fans we're in shock. Reports indicate that earlier during the week Armageddon said he felt his team was due for a loss. We the media as nosey as we are caught wind of this and snitched on his ass. Fans we're furious because they felt Frank didn't have confidence on his team and maybe that's what lost it for the team cuz I'm sure some of the players found about it as well.
Seadogs owner Bunk told Thornbird "Wow... you know when you go into a game as the underdog and you tell yourself... "I could win. Sure I could. Why not?" all the while that voice in the back of your head is screaming "FOOL! FOOL! Your Offense is next to last, and your D is last in the league! Against the Number 1 team? Mu-Ha-ha-ha!" Finally I have something to quiet the voices in my head. Thanks T-Bird. Seattle was going to get hostile if we couldn't defeat a division rival."
"This Division is one of the toughest out there right now" said Thornbird I'm sure next week's game against Long Beach won't be an easy one either."
Game
Recap ![]() |
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| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT | FINAL | ||
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Los Angeles (7-2) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
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Seattle (5-4) |
7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
LA
sweeps Alaska by edging them out this week 19-13

Not a very convincing win for the Armageddon as they sturggled a little tonight. We'll have to wait and see what happens next week. They may be ranked number 1 in the polls but they had to make comeback in the 4th to get the win. Coach knoll was upset and didn't invite any players to the strip joint tonight. No players from either side team talked to the media tonight.
LA
is now the Top Ranked team in the league for now as they take down the Panthers
27-10

5/3/2004
The mighty have risen to take over the number 1 spot from the Michigan Panthers. "truly our best game yet and quite possibly our best game ever" Said Frank at his post game conference at the Playboy Mansion. His pal Hugh Hefner promised Frank that he'll throw a party in his honor if they win and take the Number ranking this week. He also invited the players to partake in this incredible event. Some sports writers speculate that this is what drove the Armageddon to victory .... pffft Duh!!! with all those playboy bunnies running around the mansion without any panties pfffft it would motivate anyone quite honestly. Coach Knoll could not be reached for comment.
Quarterback Billy Jackson was sacked 3 times for 7 yards. Despite running for his life all game long he managed to pass for 233 yards and completed 18 passes out of 28 attempts and 1 56 yard touchdown reception to Eugene Moreau. Walt Suggs had his best game ever, he was named player of the game. He rushed 191 yards on 28 attempts averaging 6.8 yards per carry and breaking a long 85 yarder for a td. Wide Receiver Eugene Moreau had himself yet another 100+ yards game with 123 on 7 receptions. This coming from a player that the Armageddon was going to cut to accomodate 1st round pick Stan Bailey. Instead they restructured his contract and kept him. So that greedy bastard Walt Suggs may have been right all along we shall see there is still more season to go.
Over all this was a great game and truly has Armageddon fans pumped up and also has new ones jumping on the band wagon. Cars all over LA have taken down there Long Beach Storm flags and have put up LA Armageddon flags up. It's madness it's starting to get crazy out here and it's worse than Laker fever. Football is back in L.A. and fans hope it's here to stay.
The
Armageddon escape with the victory over the hated ones. They put out the Storm
in Long Beach 23-22
4/29/2004
If you don't know who the hated ones are then you are not from around these parts. For the past 2 weeks these 2 team owners have been talking smack to each other thru sports talk radio stations and thru the local newscasts. As a result we saw a pretty damm good game. Better than expected for Long Beach they we're supposed to receive a severe beating but instead found themsleves with the ball with 2 minutes to go and driving.
As seen on the pic below the Aramgeddon celebrated the win by storming the field. They even brought out a big cake with a stripper in it.

It was a tough a defensive game in the first quarter and both teams we're tied 3 all at the end of the first. Long Beach struck first when the Armageddon fumbled the ball on there first play from scrimmage. The Armageddon managed to kick a 26 yarder on there next possession.
2nd quarter was all Long Beach and they rained all over the Armageddon by scoring 13 points while the Aramgeddon only managed another field goal. The score was now 16 - 6 at the half in favor of Long Beach.
3rd Quarter was all armageddon as they scored 2 touchdowns to tame the storm and go ahead by 1 point.
The Storm took the lead with an early 4th Quarter field goal. The Armageddon came roaring back with a vengeance by scoring a field goal of there with 4 minutes and 8 seconds to go. The fans we're on there toes at this point because the Storm was driving and was about to go into Armageddon Territory when Line Backer Watts McMillian intercepted the ball to seal the win for the Armageddon.

Coach Knoll talked about the win and told the media that his heart stop ticking when he saw Long Beach marching down the field on that last drive. "My mind is on next week's game right now and this hot little hooker who's sitting on my lap right now" said coach Knoll. I think this'll be a great showdown and I bet we can be the best team if we can beat Michigan. I think we have a good shot and I don't think they will try to underestimate us." So there you have it another thrilling for the Armageddon for stats and details click on game recap below.
The
Armageddon got more bang for there bucks thrashing 37-0
4/19/2004
The Armageddon give the Bucks the spanking of a lifetime with 37-0 blowout. What more can be said this game was all Armageddon. They capitalized on some turnovers early on and scored 17 points in the first quarter. After the first quarter fans started walking out of the ballpark because they we're discusted at there teams performance early in the game. It was a great day for the Armageddon they now have the number 1 ranked defense and the 3 offense and ranked #2 overall. Sports writers and crittics are still skeptical about this team because so far there schedule has been light with the exception of The Duluth Ice who beat the Armageddon in week 3. after the bye week next week the Armageddon's schedule only gets tougher. They get Long Beach, and the Michigan Panthers, they also have the Pennsylvannia Powerhouse and Chicago Canturions on there schedule as well. Coach Knoll knows that the coming weeks will be tough and doesn't know how his team will deal with it. "We'll just take it one game at a time" said Coach Knoll to the media.
Below is an image of the game in action it poured on and off during the game and people went home after the first quarter.

Not much of a game the Armageddon pretty much dominated the game from beginning to end we will see what happens when they face Long Beach in 2 weeks.
The
Armageddon Make the Seadogs Abandon ship
4/7/2004
The Armageddon finally win big in a game that had even there hardcore fans wondering what went wrong last week. This time they spread the ball around good and everyone was happy. Walt Suggs got the ball 30 times for 106 yards and Billy Jackson who by the way was the player of the game spread the ball around like a horny hooker. He passed to 5 different receivers and 3 of them gained over 80 yards. Stan Bailey caught 13 passes for 87 yards the most reception in his career thus far. The crittics that once doubted him are now praising him. "I'm starting to feel great about my coaching ability" said Coach Knoll "We still need work but hey we're getting there and the guy I'm most proud of right now is Stan Bailey he's slowly developing into the player he was meant to be" Next week The Armageddon gets to visit the friendly folks at Copper Harbor. The Armageddon will take on the Bucks in Michigan the game will televised on PBS and no recap this week cuz I'm a Lazy ass journalist.
Below is a picture of Walt Suggs about to jump over the line for a 3 yard TD

Both
Stan Bailey and Walt Suggs want the ball
The Ice put the chill on the Armageddon. 17-10
Coach Knoll brings down the hammer hard