American Football Association

American Football Association Selects Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame . . . “CLASS OF 2009”

2009-09-23T08:58:00.001-04:00

American Football Association Selects Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame . . . "CLASS OF 2009"
Media - contact AFA National Office (877) 624-4485
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(website) http://www.americanfootballassn.com/

Recently the AFA/Hall of Fame selection committee completed its annual task of reviewing personal profiles of qualified individuals nominated for induction into the Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame as the. . . "Class of 2009". Information submitted by HOF alumni and subsequent review by the selection committee resulted in the selection of 23 people for enshrinement this year. The American Football Association is a national 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 29th year of operation and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast.

This year's Class of HOF'ers will be enshrined as the "Class of 2009" at the AFA's 29th annual Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Dinner which will take place at Indian Lakes-Hilton, Bloomingdale, Illinois on Thursday thru Saturday, October 22-23-24, 2009.

The big semi-pro football weekend will kick off with the annual AFA/HOF Alumni "Huddle" cocktail party Thursday evening.

Friday evening will find the "Class of 2009" Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees being honored by their family, friends and football peers, as they accept enshrinement into the American Football Association's highest place of recognition. During the evening the inductees will be introduced by their 'presenters' and/or alumni sponsors.

Saturday morning will feature our annual Semi-Pro Football Alumni Clubs Breakfast followed by the AFA Golf Tournament sponsored by the Elmhurst Travelers Football Alumni Association in the afternoon.

The e nshrinement of this year's class of 23 new hall of famers will see the 29-year total number of inductees expand from 569 members to 592 members. Since the inaugural enshrinement in 1981 (including the Class of 2009) the AFA has recognized 329 players; 96 coaches; 75 executives; 25 officials; 20 pioneers; 20 media/historians; 11 trainer/equipment men; 6 associated with youth football; 5 involved with international semi-pro; 4 from the women's level; and even 1 'super fan'.

The American Football Association is proud to present the names of those who will be enshrined into the AFA Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame as the "Class of 2009" (names in parentheses indicate sponsors of the new inductees):

PLAYERS CATEGORY:
John "Johnny" Duncan - Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania - (Steve Oldt Larry Rydbom )

Frank "Buzz" Grady - Englewood, Florida - (Don Busch, Fritz Fiorelli, Pat Albanese, Jerry Schropp)

Mal Yarke - Wentzville, Missouri - (Roman Strzala, Norm Nissen, Joe Wolfe, Don Johnson)

Andre Holland - Bolingbrook Illinois - (Jim Nugent Cheri Kardas)

David "Skip" Hernandey,Sr.- Downers Grove, Illinois- ( Elmhurst Travelers Alumni)

Fred Robinson - Elgin, Illinois - (Greg Skowronski)

Mike Blazitz -Novi, Michigan - (Chuck McElligott)

Jeffery Hudson - Seattle, Washington - (William H. Coleman)

Joe Milek - Lake Forest, Illinois - (Ralph "Moose" Fahey)

Jay McGee - New Bedford, Massachusetts - (Peter O'Kane)

Mike Brennan - Hawley, Pennsylvania - (John Kennedy)

Torre Ossmo - Chicago, Illinois - (James Eric Avery)

Jay "Tug" Binstead - Salisbury, Maryland - (Joe Thomas, Jr.)

David Moulton - Fort Myers, Florida - (Larry Devoe)

Jim Bejna - Westchester, Illinois - (Chico Cain, Neal Anderson, Gary Thomas)

Eugene "Chick" Cichowski - Northbrook, Illinois - (Patrick O'Brien, Larry Schmidt, Al Klaeren, Ken Stone)

EXECUTIVE CATEGORY:
Glenda Cain - S. Elgin, Illinois - (Pat Sharpe)

Stephen McAllister - Floral Park, New York - (Joe Loughran)

OFFICIALS C ATEGORY:
James Kruschwitz - Gurner, Illinois - (Craig Ochoa, Paul Whiteside)

Don Manchester - Chicago, Illinois - (Charlie Bliss)

COACHES CATEGORY:
Bill Alexander - Monroe, Washington - (Wes Fisher)

Harold "Harry" Hopple - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania - (Dave Bonsell, Richard Landis)

Charles "Chick" Rader - Scranton, Pennsylvania - (Mark Lloyd)

Room reservations can be made by calling the Indian Lakes-Hilton toll free at 800-334-3417 or their local number 630-529-0200. Be sure to mention you are connected with the American Football Association (by name) to take advantage of the AFA's discount room rate. Room rates are $109 single/double. Reservations requests received after the cutoff date of 10/1/2009 5:00 PM will be taken on a rate and space availability basis. Annual Hall of Fame Dinner tickets are $55 each and can be ordered by emailing amerfoot@aol.com.

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About the American Football Association: The American Football Association is a national 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 29th year of operation and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast. Our slogan is Semi Pro & Proud^®.We are not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. The AFA, Hall of Fame, American Football News™ and AFA logo design are registered trademarks of the American Football Association. All other AFA-related trademarks are trademarks of the American Football Association. 0A

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2009-03-10T17:19:00.003-04:00

Semi-pro Football HQ Scoreboard 7/27/2007 thru 7/29/2007

2007-07-31T08:11:00.001-04:00

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*** Central Carolinas Football League ***
Carolina (NC) Eagles 39, Clarendon County (SC) Chargers 20
Greenville (SC) Seminoles 38, Carolina (NC) Gators 7
High Point (NC) Ravens 24, Rowan (NC) Rampage 20
Iredell (NC) Warriors 32, Catawba County (NC) Hornets 18
Triangle (NC) Rattlers 40, Thomasville (NC) Titans 18

*** Colonial Football Alliance ***
Lehigh Valley (PA) Steelers 10, Schuylkill County (PA) Coal Crackers 0
Maryland Sting 13, Western Maryland Cougars 7
York (PA) Silver Bullets 28, South Jersey Jaguars 14

*** Eastern Football Alliance ***
Baltimore (MD) Warriors 32, New York Venom 0
Connecticut Giants 22, Newark (NJ) Saints 0
Empire State (NY) Titans 14, Mid-State (NJ) Marauders 10
Long Island (NY) Panthers 20, New York City Hustlers 0
Long Island (NY) Ravens 17, New York City (NY) Falcons 0
New York Bandits 38, Irvington (NJ) Knights 0
New York Rebels 24, Westchester (NY) Steelers 0
New York Syn 8, Brooklyn (NY) Generals 0

*** Eastern Football League ***
Clinton (MA) Irish Blizzard 49, Randolph (MA) Oilers 8

*** Empire Football League ***
Chateauguay (QUE) Titans 34, Amsterdam (NY) Zephyrs 18
Scranton (PA) Eagles 28, St. Lawrence Valley (NY) Trailblazers 7
Vermont Ice Storm 35, Lake City (NY) Stars 7
Watertown (NY) Red & Black 28, Ottawa (ONT) Deacon Demons 13

*** Garden State Football League ***
Brooklyn (NY) Mariners 21, New Jersey Warriors 8
Long Island (NY) Seahawks 28, Long Island (NY) Tribe 7
New Jersey Wolves 16, Shore (NJ) Bulldogs 3

*** Great Lakes Football League ***
Cleveland (OH) Cobras 44, Lenawee County (MI) Crusaders 0
Miami Valley (OH) Warriors 48, Northwest Ohio Knights 6
Michigan Renegades 22, Michigan Gators 0

*** Interstate Football League ***
Indiana Generals 28, Darke County (OH) Warriors 17
Kosciusko County (IN) Mustangs 28, Mercer County (OH) Cougars 16
South Central (IN) Broncos 20, Classic City (IN) Crush 19
West Ohio Wranglers 14, St. Joseph County (MI) Thunder 12

*** Ironman Football League ***
Lake Country (WI) Cyclones 10, Fond du Lac (WI) Crusaders 7
Madison (WI) Mustangs 10, Muskego (WI) Hitmen 10 (tie) (OT)
McHenry County (IL) Pirates 47, Milwaukee (WI) Maniacs 0
Milwaukee (WI) Venom 33, Milwaukee (WI) Panthers 16
Roscoe (IL) Rush 34, Oak Creek (WI) Cyclones 6
West Allis (WI) Predators 14, Burlington (WI) Blue Devils 6

*** Mason-Dixon Football League ***
Arbutus (MD) Big Red 27, Winchester (VA) Tigers 19
Carolina (NC) Heat 26, Jacksonville (NC) Raiders 20
Fayetteville (NC) Ruff Riders 34, Getna (VA) Storm 6
New Bern (NC) Grizzlies 18, Wilmington (NC) Tigers 3
Virginia Crusaders 33, Fredericksburg (VA) Falcons 7

*** Mid-America Football League ***
Des Moines (IA) Spartans 28, Manson (IA) Eagles 0
Midwest (MN) Pioneers 33, Cedar Valley (IA) Vikings 12
Twin Cities (MN) Lumberjacks 34, Minnesota Maulers 22

*** Mid-Continental Football League ***
Cleveland (OH) Lions 36, Ohio Swarm 0
Columbus (OH) Fire 29, Northern Kentucky Xtreme 7
Detroit (MI) Black Ravens 42, Flint (MI) Fury 0
Detroit (MI) Seminoles 57, Southern Michigan Timberwolves 21
Hardin County (KY) Wolverines 51, Indiana Mustangs 27
Louisville (KY) Bulls 42, Evansville (IN) Vipers 13
West Michigan Force 52, Kings (OH) Comets 7

*** Mid-Ohio Football League ***
Derby City (KY) Thunder 16, Cincinnati (OH) Gamblers 12
Mid-Ohio Jets 55, Springfield (OH) Knights 6
Naptown (IN) Gladiators 12, Ohio Storm 6
Steel Valley Hardhats 20, Mansfield (OH) Marauders 14
Western Kentucky Punishers 28, Kentucky Stars 26

*** Mid-States Football League ***
Chicago (IL) Thunder 42, Racine (WI) Threat 7
Ft. Wayne (IN) Flyers 28, Bolingbrook (IL) Buccaneers 13
Leyden (IL) Lions 48, Northern Illinois Cowboys 0
Mid-State (IL) Steel 49, Lake County (IN) Steelers 0

*** Midwest Football League ***
Adams County (IN) Patriots 54, Wabash County (IN) Sting 0
Indianapolis (IN) Dragons 64, Miami County (OH) Vikings 0
Miami County (IN) Blitz 12, Grant County (IN) Scorpions 0

*** Minor League Football Association ***
Grand Rapids (MI) Thunder 28, Macomb County (MI) Strength 16
Northeast Missouri Wildcats 47, Missouri Outlaws 0
St. Louis (MO) Redhawks 46, Central Missouri Longhorns 0

*** New England Football League ***
Leominster (MA) Razorbacks 14, Middletown (CT) Spartans 3
Lowell (MA) Nor'easter 14, Boston (MA) Bandits 6
Manchester (NH) Devils 13, Northeast (MA) Hurricanes 2
Mass State Warriors 17, Whaling City (MA) Clippers 6
Mid Coast (ME) Chaos 33, Maine Tomcats 12
Middleboro (MA) Cobras 27, Weymouth (MA) Sharks 0
Mill City (MA) Maulers 28, Connecticut Thunder 14
New England (MA) Hawks 7, Worcester (MA) Wildcats 6
Notre Dame (ME) Cobras 46, Kennebec Valley (ME) Tigers 20
Southern Maine Raging Bulls 20, Rhode Island Raptors 0
Southern New England (MA) Rage 27, Middlesex (MA) Mayhem 12
Southern New Hampshire Beavers 35, Granite State (NH) Demons 6
Woonsocket (RI) Sentinels 22, South Shore (MA) Outlaws 16

*** New York Amateur Football League ***
Buffalo (NY) Gladiators 28, Glove Cities (NY) Colonials 0
Lockport (NY) Rage 44, Troy (NY) Fighting Irish 27
Mohawk Valley (NY) Vikings 28, Southern Tier (NY) Diesel 7
Monroe County (NY) Sting 22, Lyndonville (NY) Tigers 21

*** Non-league Games ***
Central Coast (CA) Grizzlies 16, Tri-County (CA) Titans 14
Inglewood (CA) Blackhawks 24, San Diego (CA) Stallions 6
San Diego (CA) Thunder 24, Compton (CA) Jaguars 7
Santa Clarita (CA) Maddogs 34, Westside (CA) Warriors 24
Siskiyou (OR) Savages 19, Springfield (OR) Buzzards 14
Soboba (CA) Warriors 24, Long Beach (CA) Lions 0
Superior (WI) Stampede 47, Duluth-Superior (MN) Shoreman 0

*** North American Football League ***
Albany (NY) Metro Mallers 64, Glens Falls (NY) Greenjackets 47
Arkansas Rhinos 18, Louisiana Eagles 4
Asheville (NC) Grizzlies 62, Tennessee Stallions 0
Austin (TX) Gamebreakers 45, Katy (TX) Titans 0
Bay Area Pearland (TX) Gamblers 41, Sugarland (TX) Sharks 13
Boston (MA) Panthers 44, Pittsfield (MA) Aces 0
Central Penn Piranha 27, Chambersburg (PA) Cardinals 0
Crystal City (NY) Dragons 20, Hudson Valley (NY) Saints 14 (OT)
Dallas (TX) Diesel 14, West Texas Outlaws 6
Detroit Downriver (MI) Diesels 36, Tri City (ONT) Titans 7
Georgia Ragin' Bulls 14, Charleston (SC) Golden Knights 6
Kane County (IL) Eagles 22, Hoosier (IN) Hurricanes 16
Kansas City (MO) Panthers 17, Cass County (NE) Renegades 0
Kansas Kaos 41, Kansas City (MO) Jazz 14
London Silverbacks 18, Genesee County (MI) Patriots 6
Memphis (TN) Panthers 32, South Alabama Seminoles 7
Nashville (TN) Storm 28, Sumner County (TX) Xpress 14
New Castle (PA) Thunder 48, North Coast (OH) Vikings 6
New England (CT) Knights 28, Ocean State (RI) Vipers 0
New Jersey Terminators 18, New York Panthers 12 (OT)
Northeast PA Miners 28, Lancaster (PA) Lightning 14
Ohio Invaders 13, Beaver County (PA) Warriors 6
Ohio Red Bulls 21, Mahoning Valley (OH) Tigers 0
Pittsburgh (PA) Colts 35, Michigan Admirals 6
Port City (AL) Monarchs 6, Alabama Lightning 5
Racine (WI) Raiders 42, Milwaukee (WI) Marauders 14
South Jersey Lynx 12, South Central (PA) Yard Dawgs 0
St. Louis (MO) Bulldogs 22, Kansas City (MO) Shockers 21
Virginia Destroyers 25, Virginia Crimson Cardinals 2
Virginia Kings 17, Bay Atlantic (MD) Sharks 12
Washington (DC) Explosion 6, Maryland Marauders 0
Western Mass Blitzin' Bears 22, Brockton (MA) Buccaneers 8

*** North American Football League 2 ***
Baton Rouge (LA) Pride 8, Louisiana Swamp Gators 8 (tie)
Beaufort (SC) Broncos 26, Upstate (SC) Vikings 8
Fort Walton Beach (FL) Falcons 20, Panhandle (FL) Tigers 14
Louisiana Swamp Gators 8, Baton Rouge (LA) Pride 8 (tie)
Pensacola (FL) Wolfpack 9, Hilliard (FL) Hitmen 6
Southern Louisiana Hurricanes 6, Gulf Coast (MS) Pirates 0 (OT)
Texarkana (AR) Warriors 30, Wharton County (TX) Bulls 3

*** Northwest Football League ***
King County (WA) Jaguars 48, West Sound (WA) Saints 0
Pierce County (WA) Bengals 28, Oregon Thunderbolts 23
Snohomish County (WA) Vikings 43, Washington (WA) Cavaliers 13
Willamette Valley (OR) Raiders 21, Renton (WA) Ravens 20

*** Regional Atlantic Football League ***
Brooklyn (NY) Jazz 0, Hudson Valley (NY) Cowboys 0 (tie) (OT)
Long Island (NY) Pitbulls 25, Brooklyn (NY) Blue Devils 14
Metro (DC) Nemesis 14, Baltimore (MD) Jaguars 8
New York Predators 28, Empire State (NY) Wolfpack 17
Philadelphia (PA) Panthers 27, Philadelphia (PA) Braves 6
Prince William (VA) Monarchs 27, Delaware Bison 6
Virginia Cowboys 8, Washington (DC) Chiefs 3

*** Southeastern American Football League ***
Atlanta (GA) Prime 48, Anderson (SC) Red Dawgs 6

*** Southern American Football League ***
Arkansas Bone Crusherz 16, Southwest Louisiana Spartans 6
Baton Rouge (LA) Riverboat Bandits 18, Slidell (LA) Steelsharks 6
Greater New Orleans (LA) Gladiators 28, Hammond (LA) Headhunters 12
Lafayette (LA) Bayou Bulls 20, Beaumont (TX) Bayou Buccaneers 6
Lake Charles (LA) Riverkats 25, Houston (TX) Hustlers 0
North Louisiana Roughriders 6, Natchez (MS) River Pirates 0
St. Helena Parish (LA) Blazin' Bulldogs 12, Central Louisiana Red
River Raiders 0
Texas Blackout 14, Southeast Texas Demons 0

*** Southern Football League ***
Forest Park (GA) Vikings 17, North Metro (GA) Knights 2
Middle Georgia Warriors 6, Central Georgia Cowboys 0

*** United South Football League ***
Georgia Gladiators 22, Georgia Lions 0
Georgia Renegades 26, Montgomery (AL) Buffaloes 24
Tennessee Trojans 12, Tennessee Pioneers 6

*** United States Football Alliance ***
Lackawanna (NY) Dynasty 12, Western Penn Warhawks 6
Lima (OH) Warriors 67, Delphos (OH) Dark Knights 0
Motor City (MI) Soldiers 57, Northwest Ohio Raiders 22
Penn-Ohio (PA) Raiders 50, Tri-State (OH) Spartans 0
Pittsburgh (PA) Pride 36, Steel City (PA) United 22
West Virginia Crash 33, Mt. Carmel (OH) Fire 22
West Virginia Gladiators 37, Akron (OH) Jagz 7

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Semi-pro Football HQ Scoreboard 7/13/2007 thru 7/15/2007

2007-07-20T05:39:00.001-04:00

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*** Cascade Football League ***
Whatcom County (WA) Raiders 24, Olympic Peninsula (WA) Eagles 14

*** Colonial Football Alliance ***
Conshohocken (PA) Steelers 28, Western Maryland Cougars 6

*** Deep South Football League ***
Chattanooga (TN) Steam 47, North Georgia Wolverines 0
Clarke County (GA) Timberwolves 20, Atlanta (GA) Aggression 8
Gwinnett County (GA) Patriots 47, CSRA (SC) Cobras 14
South Georgia Stars 14, Middle Georgia Stallions 6

*** Eastern Football League ***
Clinton (MA) Irish Blizzard 7, Charlestown (MA) Townies 0

*** Empire Football League ***
Amsterdam (NY) Zephyrs 38, Lake City (NY) Stars 21
Ottawa (ONT) Deacon Demons 20, St. Lawrence Valley (NY) Trailblazers
13
Vermont Ice Storm 21, Chateauguay (QUE) Titans 13
Watertown (NY) Red & Black 44, Scranton (PA) Eagles 9

*** Golden Coast Football League ***
Sacramento (CA) Wolverines 58, North Bay (CA) Rattlers 32

*** Great Lakes Football League ***
Cleveland (OH) Cobras 28, Belleville (MI) Giants 0
Michigan Gators 42, Northwest Ohio Knights 0
Michigan Renegades 52, Lenawee County (MI) Crusaders 0

*** Great Midwest Football League ***
Chicago (IL) Cardinals 38, Kankakee (IL) Seminoles 0
Effingham (IL) Panthers 14, East Central Missouri Eagles 7
Illinois Firehawks 8, St. Louis (MO) Spirit 7
St. Louis (MO) Saints 50, Springfield (IL) Tigers 0
Twin City (IL) Dawgs 17, Mid-State (IL) Steel 13

*** Ironman Football League ***
Burlington (WI) Blue Devils 35, Windy City (IL) Buccaneers 6
Franklin (WI) Outlaws 47, Milwaukee (WI) Maniacs 0
Lake Country (WI) Cyclones 28, Milwaukee (WI) Panthers 11
McHenry County (IL) Pirates 20, Oak Creek (WI) Cyclones 14
Muskego (WI) Hitmen 35, Fond du Lac (WI) Crusaders 0
Roscoe (IL) Rush 17, Milwaukee (WI) Venom 14
West Allis (WI) Predators 24, Madison (WI) Mustangs 19

*** Mason-Dixon Football League ***
Fayetteville (NC) Ruff Riders 24, Carolina (NC) Heat 17
Getna (VA) Storm 12, Wilmington (NC) Tigers 9
Jacksonville (NC) Raiders 28, New Bern (NC) Grizzlies 12
Virginia Crusaders 32, Arbutus (MD) Big Red 23
Virginia Ravens 58, Fredericksburg (VA) Falcons 27

*** Mid-America Football League ***
Central Minnesota Thunderbirds 13, Winona/LaCrosse (MN) Rough Riders 0
Minnesota Maulers 18, Manson (IA) Eagles 12 (OT)
Superior (WI) Stampede 44, Iowa Threshers 0
Twin Cities (MN) Lumberjacks 47, Midwest (MN) Pioneers 39

*** Mid-Ohio Football League ***
Derby City (KY) Thunder 34, Western Kentucky Punishers 28
Naptown (IN) Gladiators 18, Kentucky Stars 8
Ohio Storm 22, Cincinnati (OH) Gamblers 16
Steel Valley Hardhats 12, Springfield (OH) Knights 6

*** Midwest Football League ***
Adams County (IN) Patriots 15, Elkhart (IN) Shamrocks 0
Indianapolis (IN) Dragons 16, West Central (IN) Wildcats 6
Miami County (IN) Blitz 48, Wabash County (IN) Sting 6
South Central (IN) Cutters 47, Miami County (OH) Vikings 0

*** Minor League Football Association ***
Clovis (CA) Wolves 14, Bay Area (CA) War Angels 0
Fresno (CA) Pirates 20, Stockton (CA) Trojans 0
Grand Rapids (MI) Thunder 84, Capital (MI) Colts 0
Missouri Outlaws 28, Central Missouri Longhorns 2
Northeast Missouri Wildcats 62, St. Louis (MO) Redhawks 0

*** New York Amateur Football League ***
Buffalo (NY) Gladiators 15, Lockport (NY) Rage 9
Central New York Express 66, Troy (NY) Fighting Irish 7
Mohawk Valley (NY) Vikings 28, Glove Cities (NY) Colonials 9
Monroe County (NY) Sting 50, Southern Tier (NY) Diesel 0

*** Non-league Games ***
Baltimore (MD) Warriors 36, Winchester (VA) Tigers 34
Detroit (MI) Seminoles 47, Macomb County (MI) Strength 0
Flint (MI) Fury 30, Great Lakes (MI) Makos 6
Indiana Mustangs 36, Lake County (IN) Steelers 14
Louisville (KY) Bulls 27, Tennessee Rattlers 6
Mansfield (OH) Marauders 21, Rochester (NY) Renegades 6
Middleboro (MA) Cobras 25, Brockton (MA) Buccaneers 0
Pittsburgh (PA) Colts 42, Cleveland (OH) Lions 8
Racine (WI) Threat 14, Joliet (IL) Stallions 6
Southern Michigan Timberwolves 47, Ohio Wildfire 18
West Michigan Force 42, Wayne County (MI) Wolverines 14

*** Northwest Football League ***
King County (WA) Jaguars 56, West Sound (WA) Saints 14
Oregon Thunderbolts 23, Willamette Valley (OR) Raiders 0
Pierce County (WA) Bengals 28, Washington (WA) Cavaliers 2
Seattle (WA) Stallions 16, Renton (WA) Ravens 6
Willamette Valley (OR) Raiders 35, Snohomish County (WA) Vikings 28

*** Northwest Indiana Football League ***
Great Lakes (IN) Wolfpack 8, Central Illinois Cardinals 0
Northwest Indiana Hitmen 18, Illinois Seahawks 0
Rock County (WI) Gladiators 28, Chicago (IL) Wolverines 22

*** Regional Atlantic Football League ***
Hudson Valley (NY) Cowboys 16, Empire State (NY) Wolfpack 15
Long Island (NY) Pitbulls 27, Brooklyn (NY) Jazz 6
Metro (DC) Nemesis 22, Washington (DC) Chiefs 18
New York Predators 20, Brooklyn (NY) Blue Devils 0
Philadelphia (PA) Braves 22, Delaware Bison 0
Virginia Cowboys 52, Baltimore (MD) Jaguars 12

*** Southeastern American Football League ***
Atlanta (GA) Prime 18, SeaPort (GA) Sharks 14
Carolina (SC) Express 30, Richmond County (NC) Golden Bears 12
Raleigh (NC) Knights 15, Port City (NC) Chargers 14

*** United South Football League ***
Georgia Renegades 18, Georgia Gladiators 14
Georgia Xtreme 14, Montgomery (AL) Buffaloes 8
Tennessee Trojans 13, Sumner County (TX) Xpress 7

*** United States Football Alliance ***
Beaver County (PA) Vipers 41, Western Penn Warhawks 0
Lima (OH) Warriors 49, West Virginia Crash 20
Motor City (MI) Soldiers 18, Butler County (OH) Blazers 12
Mt. Carmel (OH) Fire 23, Northwest Ohio Raiders 16
Pittsburgh (PA) Pride 12, West Virginia Gladiators 10
Southern Ohio Patriots 21, Akron (OH) Jagz 20
Steel City (PA) United 20, West Virginia Wardogs 14

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Semi-pro Football HQ Scoreboard 7/6/2007 thru 7/8/2007

2007-07-09T22:22:00.001-04:00

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*** Cascade Football League ***
Olympic Peninsula (WA) Eagles 30, Puget Sound (WA) Invaders 14
Whatcom County (WA) Raiders 56, Snohomish County (WA) Thunder 0

*** Deep South Football League ***
Chattanooga (TN) Steam 8, Atlanta (GA) Heat 0
Gwinnett County (GA) Patriots 42, North Georgia Wolverines 0
Middle Georgia Stallions 30, Forest Park (GA) Canes 18

*** Eastern Football League ***
Charlestown (MA) Townies 7, Brockton (MA) Buccaneers 6
Clinton (MA) Irish Blizzard 34, Pittsfield (MA) Aces 8

*** Golden Coast Football League ***
North Bay (CA) Rattlers 35, California Warriors 22
Sacramento (CA) Wolverines 50, Merced (CA) Mustangs 16

*** Ironman Football League ***
Burlington (WI) Blue Devils 22, Milwaukee (WI) Maniacs 0
Lake Country (WI) Cyclones 16, Milwaukee (WI) Venom 14
Madison (WI) Mustangs 29, Frederick (MD) Outlaws 22
McHenry County (IL) Pirates 22, Roscoe (IL) Rush 12
Muskego (WI) Hitmen 28, Milwaukee (WI) Panthers 0
Oak Creek (WI) Cyclones 30, Windy City (IL) Buccaneers 6
West Allis (WI) Predators 14, Fond du Lac (WI) Crusaders 13

*** Mid-Ohio Football League ***
Ohio Storm 64, Western Kentucky Punishers 20

*** Minor League Football Association ***
Macomb County (MI) Strength 33, Southwest Michigan Punishers 7
Northeast Missouri Wildcats 52, Central Missouri Longhorns 0
St. Louis (MO) Redhawks 24, St. Louis (MO) Spirit 6
Wayne County (MI) Wolverines 48, Capital (MI) Colts 15

*** New York Amateur Football League ***
Central New York Express 112, Glove Cities (NY) Colonials 0
Lyndonville (NY) Tigers 24, Lockport (NY) Rage 7
Monroe County (NY) Sting 74, Troy (NY) Fighting Irish 7

*** Non-league Games ***
Boston (MA) Bandits 21, Randolph (MA) Oilers 6
Chicago (IL) Cardinals 44, St. Joseph County (MI) Thunder 0
Cleveland (OH) Lions 28, Cleveland (OH) Cardinals 18
Columbus (OH) Fire 15, Kings (OH) Comets 0
Dakota (SD) Lawdawgs 21, Manson (IA) Eagles 6
Detroit (MI) Black Ravens 51, Ohio Wildfire 0
Detroit (MI) Seminoles 28, Grand Rapids (MI) Thunder 20
Mid-Ohio Jets 56, Ohio Wolfpack 0
Nashville (TN) Storm 41, Evansville (IN) Vipers 8
Southern Michigan Timberwolves 37, Genesee County (MI) Patriots 0
Vermont Ice Storm 41, Vermont Ravens 0
West Michigan Force 48, Racine (WI) Raiders 28
Winona/LaCrosse (MN) Rough Riders 13, Cedar Valley (IA) Vikings 6
York (PA) Tigers 18, Maryland Sting 0

*** Northwest Indiana Football League ***
Chicago (IL) Wolverines 36, Central Illinois Cardinals 0

*** Rocky Mountain Football League ***
South Ogden (UT) Rhino-Raiders 16, Cache Valley (UT) Bears 14

*** Southeastern American Football League ***
Atlanta (GA) Prime 38, Hinesville (GA) Hurricanes 0
Carolina (SC) Express 3, Anderson (SC) Red Dawgs 0

*** United South Football League ***
Georgia Xtreme 21, Georgia Lions 0
Montgomery (AL) Buffaloes 12, Georgia Renegades 8
Tennessee Rattlers 20, Sumner County (TX) Xpress 15

*** United States Football Alliance ***
Akron (OH) Jagz 47, Western Penn Warhawks 8
Beaver County (PA) Vipers 64, Steel City (PA) United 12
Butler County (OH) Blazers 20, Mt. Carmel (OH) Fire 17
Lackawanna (NY) Dynasty 27, Penn-Ohio (PA) Raiders 6
Lima (OH) Warriors 75, Northwest Ohio Raiders 0
Motor City (MI) Soldiers 34, Delphos (OH) Dark Knights 20
Pittsburgh (PA) Pride 44, Tri-State (OH) Spartans 6
Southern Ohio Patriots 10, West Virginia Crash 6
West Virginia Gladiators 51, West Virginia Wardogs 6

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[Semipro HQ Scores] 6/30/2007 - 7/1/2007

2007-07-05T23:08:00.001-04:00

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*** Cascade Football League ***
Snohomish County (WA) Thunder 15, Olympic Peninsula (WA) Eagles 12
Whatcom County (WA) Raiders 32, Puget Sound (WA) Invaders 0

*** Golden Coast Football League ***
California Warriors 27, East Bay (CA) Outlaws 7
NorCal (CA) Lawmen 42, Merced (CA) Mustangs 6
Sacramento (CA) Wolverines 48, Oakland (CA) Vipers 6

*** Great Lakes Football League ***
Cleveland (OH) Cobras 94, Lenawee County (MI) Crusaders 0
Miami Valley (OH) Warriors 25, Northwest Ohio Knights 19 (OT)
Michigan Renegades 26, Michigan Gators 4

*** Great Midwest Football League ***
Chicago (IL) Cardinals 30, Joliet (IL) Stallions 6
East Central Missouri Eagles 14, St. Louis (MO) Spirit 7
Effingham (IL) Panthers 24, St. Louis (MO) Saints 14
Twin City (IL) Dawgs 37, Springfield (IL) Tigers 0

*** Greater Northwest Football Association ***
Blue Mountain (WA) Stars 31, South Sound (WA) Shockers 10

*** Gulf Coast Football Association ***
Houston (TX) Wolverines 20, Texas Red Raiders 12

*** Ironman Football League ***
Franklin (WI) Outlaws 20, Oak Creek (WI) Cyclones 6
Madison (WI) Mustangs 38, Milwaukee (WI) Panthers 6
McHenry County (IL) Pirates 31, Lake Country (WI) Cyclones 27
Milwaukee (WI) Venom 17, Fond du Lac (WI) Crusaders 6
Muskego (WI) Hitmen 26, West Allis (WI) Predators 6
Roscoe (IL) Rush 12, Burlington (WI) Blue Devils 6
Windy City (IL) Buccaneers 13, Milwaukee (WI) Maniacs 0

*** Non-league Games ***
Amsterdam (NY) Zephyrs 17, Watertown (NY) Red & Black 13
Detroit (MI) Black Ravens 42, Capital (MI) Colts 0
Green Bay (WI) Gladiators 27, Summit (WI) Stampeders 6
Indiana Generals 8, Indianapolis (IN) Sabers 6
Mid-Ohio Jets 27, Pittsburgh (PA) Pride 12
South Jersey Lynx 28, Conshohocken (PA) Steelers 10
St. Louis (MO) Bulldogs 63, Central Missouri Longhorns 0
Steel Valley Hardhats 30, Mahoning Valley (OH) Tigers 0
Vermont Ice Storm 26, New England (MA) Hawks 17
Winchester (VA) Tigers 44, Western Maryland Cougars 13

*** Northwest Football League ***
King County (WA) Jaguars 34, Seattle (WA) Stallions 0
Oregon Thunderbolts 27, Willamette Valley (OR) Raiders 26
Pierce County (WA) Bengals 6, Renton (WA) Ravens 0
Snohomish County (WA) Vikings 21, West Sound (WA) Saints 20
Washington (WA) Cavaliers 13, Multnomah County (OR) Buccaneers 12

*** Rocky Mountain Football League ***
Bitterroot (MT) Blaze 15, Missoula (MT) Phoenix 0
Cache Valley (UT) Bears 29, Idaho Falls (ID) Mustangs 21
South Ogden (UT) Rhino-Raiders 20, Utah Wolverines 7

*** Southwest Football Association ***
Louisiana Survivors 13, Lafayette (LA) Hurricanes 7

*** Southwest Football Conference ***
New Mexico Crush 69, El Paso (TX) Brawlers 21

*** United South Football League ***
Georgia Lions 18, Georgia Gladiators 0
Georgia Xtreme 30, Georgia Renegades 6
Tennessee Pioneers 28, Sumner County (TX) Xpress 0
Tennessee Trojans 14, Tennessee Rattlers 12

*** United States Football Alliance ***
Akron (OH) Jagz 41, Tri-State (OH) Spartans 0
Beaver County (PA) Vipers 21, Lackawanna (NY) Dynasty 10
Lima (OH) Warriors 32, Motor City (MI) Soldiers 6
Northwest Ohio Raiders 14, Delphos (OH) Dark Knights 6
Penn-Ohio (PA) Raiders 39, West Virginia Wardogs 0
Southern Ohio Patriots 20, Mt. Carmel (OH) Fire 13
West Virginia Crash 26, Butler County (OH) Blazers 20
West Virginia Gladiators 31, Steel City (PA) United 28

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AFA Press Release June 15, 2007

2007-07-05T23:05:00.001-04:00

		AFA Press Release June 15, 2007

WILSON EXTENDS NFL 'Blem' BALL FUND RAISING PARTNERSHIP OFFER TO AFA TEAMS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2007 SEASON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media - contact Dave Burch at AFA National Office
(877)624-4485 or (941)388-3510
(e-mail) amerfoot@aol.com (or) usafoot@aol.com
(website) www.americanfootballassn.com

The normally hard-to-come-by Wilson NFL 'blem' footballs are still available to AFA member teams at $35 per ball when purchased in 6-packs. These authentic NFL game balls are not factory rejects. Most blems have only cosmetic irregularities and have already been approved by several semi-pro leagues as good enough to use for their team's game balls. The $35 a ball cost truly helps semi-pro teams reduce their annual equipment cost. Many teams are paying twice that amount (or more) for their game balls - and over the season those costs really add up.

The AFA/Wilson partnership agreement stems from a long-standing appreciation that the Wilson Sporting Goods Equipment Company has for the American Football Association's semi-pro (adult amateur) level teams in using Wilson football products - particularly their NFL footballs.

Teams wishing to take advantage of the Wilson/NFL ball program can order 'blems' directly from the AFA by calling 941-388-3510 or downloading an order form at http://www.americanfootballassn.com/downloads/2007wilsonflyer.pdf. Wilson/NFL 'blem' football 6-packs sell for $225 each (includes Shipping & handling). These 6 packs are in stock and available for immediate shipping.

About the American Football Association:
The AFA is dedicated to the advancement of semi-pro/minor league football throughout the United States and serves as the National Organization for non-professional leagues and teams from coast-to-coast. For more information about the AFA, please visit their Web site: www.americanfootballassn.com
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[Semipro HQ Scores] 6/23/2007 - 6/24/2007

2007-07-05T23:01:00.001-04:00

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+ http://www.semiprofootball.org/
+ 6/23/2007 thru 6/24/2007
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*** Cascade Football League ***
Whatcom County (WA) Raiders 24, Olympic Peninsula (WA) Eagles 20

*** Deep South Football League ***
Atlanta (GA) Aggression 22, Forest Park (GA) Canes 0
Atlanta (GA) Heat 59, Scottsdale (GA) Steelers 0
Central Atlanta (GA) Titans 24, North Georgia Wolverines 0
Clarke County (GA) Timberwolves 14, CSRA (SC) Cobras 6
Gwinnett County (GA) Patriots 10, Chattanooga (TN) Steam 9
Middle Georgia Stallions 21, South Georgia Stars 0

*** Golden Coast Football League ***
California Warriors 12, Oakland (CA) Vipers 6
North Bay (CA) Rattlers 52, Merced (CA) Mustangs 6
Sacramento (CA) Wolverines 49, East Bay (CA) Outlaws 0

*** Great Lakes Football League ***
Cleveland (OH) Cobras 32, Michigan Renegades 0
Miami Valley (OH) Warriors 30, Michigan Gators 12
Northwest Ohio Knights 21, Belleville (MI) Giants 0

*** Great Midwest Football League ***
Chicago (IL) Cardinals 28, Illinois Firehawks 6
Effingham (IL) Panthers 21, Springfield (IL) Tigers 6
Kankakee (IL) Seminoles 6, Indianapolis (IN) Bengals 0
St. Louis (MO) Saints 38, East Central Missouri Eagles 0
Twin City (IL) Dawgs 23, St. Louis (MO) Spirit 0

*** Ironman Football League ***
Burlington (WI) Blue Devils 9, Fond du Lac (WI) Crusaders 6
Franklin (WI) Outlaws 7, McHenry County (IL) Pirates 2
Madison (WI) Mustangs 26, Lake Country (WI) Cyclones 13
Muskego (WI) Hitmen 21, Milwaukee (WI) Venom 3
Oak Creek (WI) Cyclones 44, Milwaukee (WI) Maniacs 6
Roscoe (IL) Rush 21, Windy City (IL) Buccaneers 14
West Allis (WI) Predators 10, Milwaukee (WI) Panthers 0

*** Mid-America Football League ***
Manson (IA) Eagles 20, Cedar Valley (IA) Vikings 20 (tie) (OT)

*** Minor League Football Association ***
Grand Rapids (MI) Thunder 54, Southwest Michigan Punishers 6
Macomb County (MI) Strength 61, Capital (MI) Colts 24
Northeast Missouri Wildcats 21, Midwest (MO) Titans 0
St. Louis (MO) Redhawks 41, Central Missouri Longhorns 0
Wayne County (MI) Wolverines 34, Ohio Wildfire 8

*** Non-league Games ***
Elkhart (IN) Shamrocks 24, St. Joseph County (MI) Thunder 8
Genesee County (MI) Patriots 51, Lenawee County (MI) Crusaders 14
Green Bay (WI) Gladiators 22, River City (WI) Rattlers 9
Lima (OH) Warriors 9, Cleveland (OH) Lions 7
Monroe County (NY) Sting 26, Kings (OH) Comets 6
NorCal (CA) Lawmen 40, Alameda County (CA) Knights 15
Superior (WI) Stampede 36, Northern Wisconsin Thunderhawks 6
Vermont Ice Storm 44, Northeast (MA) Hurricanes 6

*** Northwest Football League ***
King County (WA) Jaguars 28, Oregon Thunderbolts 7
Multnomah County (OR) Buccaneers 24, Pierce County (WA) Bengals 20
Seattle (WA) Stallions 35, Washington (WA) Cavaliers 6
Snohomish County (WA) Vikings 51, Renton (WA) Ravens 6
West Sound (WA) Saints 37, Willamette Valley (OR) Raiders 10

*** Rocky Mountain Football League ***
Bitterroot (MT) Blaze 50, Bear River Valley (UT) Rockets 7
Idaho Falls (ID) Mustangs 21, Utah Heat 15
Missoula (MT) Phoenix 34, Davis (UT) Vipers 28
South Ogden (UT) Rhino-Raiders 27, Eastern Idaho (ID) Lionz 21

*** Southwest Football Conference ***
El Paso (TX) Brawlers 33, Lea County (NM) Lightning 26
New Mexico Crush 16, Albuquerque (NM) Titans 0

*** United States Football Alliance ***
Akron (OH) Jagz 24, West Virginia Crash 14
Beaver County (PA) Vipers 25, Penn-Ohio (PA) Raiders 22
Butler County (OH) Blazers 22, Northwest Ohio Raiders 14
Delphos (OH) Dark Knights 30, Mt. Carmel (OH) Fire 11
Pittsburgh (PA) Pride 19, Western Penn Warhawks 0
West Virginia Gladiators 56, Pittsburgh (PA) Tornadoes 6

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2006 AFA Hall of Fame Photo Album

2006-06-14T21:56:00.000-04:00

You're invited to view my online photos at the Gallery. Enjoy!

- David

AFA Hall of Fame 2006

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2006-05-26T18:20:00.000-04:00

GET BUZZED: A new Duke; the other Brit
Louisville Courier-Journal - Louisville,KY,USA
... Stadium. Tickets to the semi-pro football game — which benefits the United Way and breast cancer research — are $10. Rappers ...

Maulers' woes all too familiar
Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati,OH,USA
... Following the firing, the Gulf Coast Raiders, a Tampa-based outdoor semi-pro team of the Southern States Football League, showed up with coach Michael Mink to ...

Are you ready for some football? (Amsterdam Zephyrs Article)

2006-04-21T00:54:00.000-04:00

Are you ready for some football?
Updated: 4/20/2006 10:31 PM
By: Kathy Young

At 84 years old, William Hrycaj said he never misses a practice. Hrycaj was part of the original Amsterdam Zephyrs team in the 40's, and from what he can see, this new team will be a tough one to beat.

"I think they will be a tremendous team and I'm looking forward to it," said Hrycaj.

"My favorite sport is football," said fan Marcus Sager.

4 year old Marcus Sager came out to catch his favorite team.
He says he can't wait to grow up and play with the big boys.

"I want to play football when I get big," said Sager.

Fans both young and old came to check out the Amsterdam Zephyrs.
The team has been practicing since February.


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		Amsterdam Zephyrs Fans in Amsterdam are getting ready for some semi-pro football. The Amsterdam Zephyrs are back in action after taking a year off, and the team looks better than ever.

"To compete in this league you've really got to be competitive," said head coach Dominic Ruggeri.

The Amsterdam Zephyrs entered the Empire Football League 2 years ago.
The team had to disband last year because they couldn't find enough players.
But some hard recruiting during the off season changed all that.

"This is a championship caliber team. The players we have are probably the best of the best in the Empire football league," said Amsterdam Zephyr President Tony Marotta.

Now 58 members strong, team members said they can't wait to get back into the action and play the sport they love so much.

"It means fun. It means a lot," said Amsterdam Zephyr Alvaro Montes.

"I drive an hour and 15 minutes for practice and further for games it has to be dedication," said Amsterdam Zephyr Alexander McKinsey.

"I love it a lot, I coach football, I watch football, so its definitely a big part of my life," said Amsterdam Zephyr Tim Stewart.

The Amsterdam Zephyrs kickoff their season in June.

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2006-04-19T18:32:00.000-04:00

AFA CROWNS CALIFORNIA TEAM ITS 26th ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPION

2006-02-24T21:45:00.000-05:00

		AFA Press Release February 25, 2006

AFA CROWNS CALIFORNIA TEAM ITS 26th ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media - contact Dave Burch at AFA National Office
(877)624-4485 or (941)388-3510
(e-mail) amerfoot@aol.com (or) usafoot@aol.com
(website) www.americanfootballassn.com

In what seemed to be a never-ending semi-pro football season, 2005 has finally come to an end with the Daly City California Renegades capturing the American Football Association’s 26th Annual National Championship.

The Daly City (San Francisco, California) Renegades concluded its 2005 season by defeating the previously undefeated South Ogden-Rhino Raiders 41-14.

The game was played at Kezar Stadium (former home of the San Francisco 49ers). The Daly City team finished the year with a 19-1 record and the “number-one-team” in the AFA national season ending “power-ratings”. The Renegades collected 1 league championship (GSAFL), 1 state championship (California), 1 regional championship (Far West), I super-regional championship (MLFA), before being named the AFA’s 2005 National Champs. In route to the AFA honor the Renegades clicked off 18 straight wins after losing their opening league game.

For their efforts during such a successful semi-pro football season the Renegade players will have their names engraved on the AFA Arthur S. Arkush Memorial Cup as the 26th semi-pro football team to win an AFA National Championship. Adding the Daly City player names to the Arkush Cup will bring the quarter century trophy engraving tradition to a total of 1328 names.

The Renegade organization will be presented with a 2005 AFA National AAA Championship banner during an AFA (West Coast) Alumni Club ‘breakfast meeting’ in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, April 1st, 2006. The AFA Alumni Club will gather in Vegas in support of the National Football Events Casino Bowl All-Star Game played on that same day. Several AFA Hall of Fame ‘Legends’ are involved with the Casino Bowl weekend events.

About the American Football Association:
The AFA is dedicated to the advancement of semi-pro/minor league football throughout the United States and serves as the National Organization for non-professional leagues and teams from coast-to-coast. For more information about the AFA, please visit their Web site: www.americanfootballassn.com.

Contact: Dave Burch, Director of Communications, American Football Association, 877-624-4485 or amerfoot@aol.com
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Semi-pro Football Scoreboard 1/28/2006 thru 1/29/2006

2006-02-01T22:47:00.000-05:00

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*** Arizona Football League ***
Cochise County (AZ) Cavaliers 41, Phoenix (AZ) Raiders 22
Glendale (AZ) Bulldogs 6, Chandler (AZ) Cowboys 0
Globe-Miami (AZ) Sting 22, Scottsdale (AZ) Gladiators 6
Paradise Valley (AZ) Villainz 12, Cave Creek (AZ) Dragons 6
Tempe (AZ) Predators 17, Flagstaff (AZ) Hitmen 9
Verde Valley (AZ) Coyotes 14, Surprise (AZ) Falcons 6

*** Copper State Football League ***
bye week

*** Non-league Games ***
Houston (TX) Firewalkers 18, Waller County (TX) Gladiators 6
Houston (TX) Lions 18, Texas Rams 0
Louisiana Survivors 22, Dallas (TX) Warriors 20
Texas Thunder 20, Texas Colts 18

*** Southern States Football League ***
Bradenton (FL) Gladiators 37, East Coast (FL) Reapers 12
Orlando (FL) Rage 20, Polk County (FL) War Eagles 0
no other SSFL scores reported

Semi-pro Football Scoreboard 1/21/2006 thru 1/22/2006

2006-01-24T01:15:00.000-05:00

Provided as a service by the American Football Association
http://www.AmericanFootballAssn.com/
http://www.AmericanFootballNews.org/

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*** Arizona Football League ***
Chandler (AZ) Cowboys 10, Globe-Miami (AZ) Sting 0
Cochise County (AZ) Cavaliers 21, Cave Creek (AZ) Dragons 8
Glendale (AZ) Bulldogs 40, Flagstaff (AZ) Hitmen 6
Paradise Valley (AZ) Villainz 14, Surprise (AZ) Falcons 6
Phoenix (AZ) Raiders 13, Verde Valley (AZ) Coyotes 10
Scottsdale (AZ) Gladiators 12, Tempe (AZ) Predators 7

*** Copper Football League of Arizona ***
Glendale (AZ) Rangers 23, Glendale (AZ) Dawgs 12
Phoenix (AZ) Hurricanes 19, East Valley (AZ) Cougars 16
Phoenix (AZ) Rebels 22, Tuscon (AZ) Dawgs 0
Tuscon (AZ) Blaze 19, Phoenix (AZ) Talons 6
Yuma (AZ) Blitz 31, Northern Arizona Lunatics 0

*** Non-league Games ***
Houston (TX) Firewalkers 20, Houston (TX) Lions 0

*** Southern States Football League ***
Bradenton (FL) Gladiators 44, Treasure Coast (FL) Pirates 13
First Coast (FL) Generals 27, Polk County (FL) War Eagles 6
Fort Myers (FL) Spartans 24, Fort Pierce (FL) Fire 6
Gulf Coast (FL) Raiders 28, Florida Barracudas 15
Hernando (FL) Eagles 20, East Coast (FL) Reapers 18
Miami (FL) Magic City Bulls 46, Florida Titans 6
North Florida Rams 36, Florida Hurricanes 0
St. Petersburg (FL) Sharks 52, Venice (FL) Vikings 7

Semi-pro Football Scoreboard 1/14/2006 thru 1/14/2006

2006-01-17T08:23:00.000-05:00

*** Southern States Football League ***
Fort Myers (FL) Spartans 25, Florida Barracudas 19
Orlando (FL) Rage 13, North Florida Rams 9
Polk County (FL) War Eagles 51, Gulf Coast (FL) Raiders 0
St. Petersburg (FL) Sharks 40, Florida Hurricanes 0

*** Florida Bowl ***
Fort Pierce (FL) Fire 28, Greenville (GA) Knights 0

*** National Bowl ***
Brooklyn (NY) Mariners 33, Southern California Steelers 7

*** USA Bowl ***
Detroit (MI) Seminoles 33, Central Minnesota Thunderbirds 22

Play Football Month Celebration Award Winners (Empire Football League)

2005-12-25T15:18:00.000-05:00

Play Football Month Celebration Award Winners

USA Football Announces Play Football Month Celebration Award Winners from Nine States and One Province

By Hilary Strahota

USA Football, the NFL, and the NFL Players Association have announced the recipients of the 2005 Play Football Month Celebration Award.

A joint campaign with the NFL and the NFL Players Association, Play Football Month kicked off the week of August 25^th and continued through September 30. Coaches, players, parents, officials, and fans from all levels of the sport put on celebration events in communities across the country to honor the traditions of the gridiron.

The fifteen national winners represented nine different states and one Canadian province with celebration events held at the youth, high school, and semi-pro level. Each organization received cash awards to help them to grow their programs and promote the sport at the grassroots level.

The Play Football Month Celebration Award was eligible to non-profit organizations involved with youth and amateur football, including leagues, schools, and local community football programs. The following programs are the 2005 winners.

Alexandria Titans, Alexandria, VA (Youth)
Manassas Youth Football League, Mannassas,VA (Youth)
Matteson Youth Athletic Association, Matteson, IL (Youth)
Pinellas Park High School, Largo, FL (High School)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Sioux Falls, SD (Youth)
Central Virginia Pop Warner, Charlottesville, VA (Youth)
Youth Development Football League, Charlotte, NC (Youth)
Concord Cobras (Diablo Valley Youth Football Conference), Antioch, CA (Youth)
Brocton/Portland Midget Football, Brocton, NY (Youth)
Orangeville Representative Football Association, Orangeville, ON (Youth)
Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School, Dover, OH (High School)
Randolph-Macon Academy, Front Royal, VA (High School)
Empire Football League, Endicott, NY (Semi-pro)
Lake City Stars, AuSable Forks, NY (Semi-pro)
New Hampshire Youth Football & Spirit Conference, Auburn, NH (Youth)

AFA In Search Of Potential Semi-Pro Football Hall Of Fame Prospects

2005-12-24T09:31:00.000-05:00

		AFA Press Release December 24, 2005

AFA IN SEARCH OF POTENTIAL SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME PROSPECTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media - contact Dave Burch at AFA National Office
(877)624-4485 or (941)388-3510
(e-mail) amerfoot@aol.com (or) usafoot@aol.com
(website) www.americanfootballassn.com

AFA In Search Of Potential Semi-Pro Football Hall Of Fame "Class Of 2006" Prospects

The American Semi-Pro Football Association (AFA) recently defined 3 ways Semi-Pro'ers can have their names placed on the AFA Hall of Fame nominating ballot - in consideration for induction as a member of the Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Each year, for the past 25 years, the American Football Association has selected a number of deserving individuals who have dedicated a good portion of their football careers to the semi-pro level of the game. Over the past two and a half decades the AFA has enshrined exactly 500 semi-pro football legends into 11 different categories - players (270), coaches (86), executives (66), officials (20), pioneers (19), media/historians (17), equip/trainers (8), youth football (5), international (5), women¹s football (3) and even one (1) super fan.

Here are the 3 ways a former semi-pro footballer can have their names placed on the "Class of 2006" ballot for enshrinement consideration:

A. AFA/HOF LEGENDS RECOMMENDATION:
In November of each year the American Football Association mails out the annual Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame 'prospect applications'. That application is mailed to every active member of the AFA Hall of Fame Legends Alumni. Once the prospect applications are returned to the AFA national office, those prospects are contacted by mail and they're requested to fill out a hall of fame nomination profile form. Upon return of those profiles the AFA directs the information to the individual nominating director from the 8 respective AFA regional areas for nomination ballot consideration. That process guarantees that at least one prospective candidate from each regional area will be placed on the upcoming annual ballot and forwarded to the selection committee.

B. AFA ALUMNI CLUB RECOMMENDATION:
AFA registered state and local team semi-pro football alumni club chapters with 100 members or more are allowed to place at least one of their members on the current years nominating ballot. Applications for state and team alumni club charters can be obtained by contacting the National AFA Alumni Club chairperson via e-mail at AFAAlumni@aol.com

C. INDIVIDUAL RECOMMENDATION:
As part of the AFA's membership 'Game Plan 2006' the national association is searching for qualified Hall of Fame prospects among the 700 plus semi-pro football teams playing each year in some 65 different leagues from coast-to-coast. To be considered for inclusion on the 2006 AFA/HOF ballot candidates must meet the AFA's criteria for induction (see below). If you know of someone who meets the criteria for induction and would like us to send them a HOF profile application - please send your request to AFAAlumni@aol.com. We'll need their current home mailing address and a brief explanation on why you are recommending them.

Candidates for AFA/HOF nomination consideration MUST fall into the following qualifying criteria:

- PIONEER: more than 20 years removed as someone associated with starting a league or team.
- EXECUTIVE: 10 or more years of service as an owner, general manager or commissioner.
- COACH: 10 or more years as a semi-pro football coach or had been the head coach for an AFA National Championship Team.
- PLAYER: must have been retired as an active player for 5 years or more. (Exception) someone who started out in semi-pro ball then was elevated to a professional football league.
- HISTORIAN: open to anyone who is dedicated to the collection of semi-pro football facts and records and who was involved with a team or league for 10 or more years.
- OFFICIAL: 10 or more years officiating on the semi-pro football level.
- TRAINER: 10 or more years of service to a semi-pro team.
- EQUIPMENT MANAGER: 10 years or more of service to a semi-pro team.
- MEDIA PERSONALITY: radio, TV, newsprint sports personality who has actively promoted a semi-pro team or league for a period of 10 years or more.
- INTERNATIONAL: American or foreign born American Football Rules activist promoting our sport outside the continental USA.
- WOMEN'S CATEGORY: any woman who has excelled over the years in an all female type football league as a player, coach, executive, etc. No playing time constraints required.
- SUPER FAN: anyone who has been involved with a semi-pro team or league and has proven to have been an active/dedicated promoter of a local team/league for 10 or more years.

The American Football Association enshrines, on an average, 20 different individuals a year into the Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The following are the names of those serving on the nominating and selection committees:
AFA "Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame" Nomination Committee -
Northwest: 'Moose' Ralph Fahey - Bellingham, Washington
Southwest: Bob Blechen - Temecula, California
North Central: Stan Allspach - Baxter, Iowa
South Central: Ray Powell - Arlington, Texas
Midwest: Bob Milkie - Racine, Wisconsin
Mideast: Mary Lockhart - Petersburg, Virginia
Northeast: Dick Leland - Malta, New York
Southeast: Joe Hoffman - Orlando, Florida

AFA "Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame" Selection Committee -
AFA Media: Mark Azara (pre-1980) - Danbury, Connecticut
AFA Media: Joe Hulsebus (modern day 2000 to 2006) - Kalamazoo, Michigan
AFA Media: Ron Real (1980 to present) - Sarasota, Florida

Selection Committee Advisor:
AFA Historian: Steve Brainerd - Tucson, Arizona

Happy Holidays from the American Football Association (click for Greeting Card)
http://members.aol.com/Amerfoot/merrychristmas.pdf

About the American Football Association:
The AFA is dedicated to the advancement of semi-pro/minor league football throughout the United States and serves as the National Organization for non-professional leagues and teams from coast-to-coast. For more information about the AFA, please visit their Web site: www.americanfootballassn.com.

Contact: Dave Burch, Director of Communications, American Football Association, 877-624-4485 or amerfoot@aol.com
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2005-12-24T09:26:00.000-05:00

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Semi-pro football may return to York

2005-11-30T18:27:00.000-05:00

COLUMN By STEVE HEISER The York Dispatch
York Dispatch

Peyton Pool Jr. loves football.

He loves the contact. He loves the competition. He loves the camaraderie.

He just can't get enough of it.

That's why the 2000 Delone Catholic High School graduate is trying to bring back semi-pro football to York.

The Hanover resident is the driving force behind the York Silver Bullets, a team which plans to compete in the Mason-Dixon Football League (MDFL) starting in June. And yes, Pool said the team is named after the popular adult beverage.

York's history with semi-pro sports is spotty, at best. Remember the Lions (football), the Icecats (ice hockey), the Cyclones (men's basketball) or the Noise (women's basketball)? All tried to establish a foothold in York. All failed.

But that doesn't scare off Pool. He's convinced the Silver Bullets can succeed.

"I want to bring a winning team back to the York area," Pool said. "They're trying to bring a minor-league baseball team to York. Hopefully we can bring a football championship to York. I think there's enough talent in southcentral Pennsylvania to put a winning team together."

Pool does have semi-pro football experience. The 5-foot, 8-inch 220-pound linebacker played two seasons for the Baltimore Bulls of the Diamond Football League. But practicing, playing, traveling to Baltimore and holding down a full-time job got to be too much. He gave up playing for a year.
This fall, he filled his football fix by coaching the Spring Grove Jets Pony youth team. But with encouragement from his young players, he got the itch to play football again. With help from two friends, Spring Grove High School graduates Kevin Grove and Keith Grove, Pool started looking around for a league to play in.

"It just kind of mushroomed from there," Pool said.

Pool and his friends discovered the MDFL, which has teams in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. The York team is set to compete in the Northern Conference against teams located in Maryland and Virginia. The Silver Bullets are expected to play a dozen regular-season games on Saturday evenings.

But there's still much work to be done. Last week, Pool said he had 20
definite player commitments and another 15 players considering it. He's hoping to have a roster of 40-60 players when the team takes the field next June.

"Within the last month, my phone has been ringing off the hook," he said.

The players who do sign up will do it for the love of the game. Despite its semi-pro label, there's no money to be made with the Silver Bullets. In fact, playing for the York team will require a substantial financial commitment. There's a $15 tryout fee. The player dues are $65. You have to buy your own equipment for another $300. And you're responsible for getting yourself to practices and games.

Pool does have a site (West York Middle School) for the tryout, set for 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. But he still needs to find a site where the team can hold its games and practices. He's also searching for an owner and a head coach.

It's a work in progress, but Pool remains optimistic.

"It's a second chance for guys," Pool said. "While watching NFL or college games on weekends, you always get the comment, 'Man, I wish I could get back out there.' This is their chance. We can put on the pads and smack people around and have fun again."

Steve Heiser is sports editor of The York Dispatch. He can be reached at sheiser@yorkdispatch.com or at 854-1575, ext. 455. Peyton Pool Jr. can be reached at 717-440-2248 or at vetteman989965@yahoo.com. The Web site for the York Silver Bullets is www.leaguelineup.com/semi-profootball.

AFA ANNOUNCES NOMINATING BALLOTS FOR THE 2006 SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

2005-11-16T09:45:00.000-05:00

AFA Press Release November 18, 2005

AFA ANNOUNCES NOMINATING BALLOTS FOR THE 2006 SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME WILL GO IN THE MAIL SOON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media - contact Dave Burch at AFA National Office
(877)624-4485 or (941)388-3510
(e-mail) amerfoot@aol.com (or) usafoot@aol.com
(website) www.americanfootballassn.com

The American Football Association announced today that it will be sending out its annual nominating ballots in the near future for next years (Class of 2006) Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates. Over the past 25 years the AFA national association has inducted 500 different semi-pro footballers in 11 different categories.

In addition to the ever growing list of HOF Alumni who qualify to receive nominating ballots this year, the AFA will extend balloting opportunities to those semi-pro leagues who supported the AFA during the 2005 season by taking part in the AFA’s 100% team membership program - providing of course that the member league administrators follow the AFA’s nominating qualification criteria.

In an effort to give even more opportunities to those qualified to be nominated for the AFA’s most prestigious annual award (Hall of Fame Enshrinement), the AFA has begun soliciting membership into their national association sponsored Semi-Pro Football Alumni Club. In the future individual team and league alumni clubs across the country, with a qualifying number of memberships, will be allowed to submit an AFA/HOF nominating ballot directly to the AFA selection committee for consideration.

The 2006 Hall of Fame nominating ballots will be mailed soon with the next issue of the AFA’s quarterly “Semi-Pro and Proud” newsletter. Inside the newsletter is an explanation of the current criteria for those qualifying for Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame consideration along with an application for AFA Alumni Club membership opportunities.

Anyone interested in joining the AFA Semi-Pro Football Alumni Club can request an application by sending an e-mail to AFAAlumni@aol.com. We will forward you a colorful PDF file membership form via return e-mail. Be sure to list your name, home address, e-mail address and phone number. Annual membership fee is only $10.

AFA Alumni Club rings, caps, polo shirts, T-shirts, pins, patches and other club merchandise is now available to members - who want to show they’re “Semi-Pro and Proud” about our level of the game. Membership is open to anyone and everyone that, at one time or another, had been (or still is) involved with a semi-pro team and/or league.

About the American Football Association:
The AFA is dedicated to the advancement of semi-pro/minor league football throughout the United States and serves as the National Organization for non-professional leagues and teams from coast-to-coast. For more information about the AFA, please visit their Web site: www.americanfootballassn.com.

Contact: Dave Burch, Director of Communications, American Football Association, 877-624-4485 or amerfoot@aol.com
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Semi-pro Football Scoreboard 11/12/2005 thru 11/13/2005

2005-11-14T22:15:00.000-05:00

Provided as a service by the American Football Association
http://www.AmericanFootballAssn.com/
http://www.AmericanFootballNews.org/
http://www.eteamz.com/minorleaguehalloffame/

*** Eastern Football Alliance Tournament ***
Virginia Ravens 22, Prince William (VA) Monarchs 14

*** Harvest Bowl Tournament ***
Buffalo (NY) Gladiators 44, Albany (NY) Metro Mallers 19

*** Associates ***
Detroit (MI) Black Ravens 24, Force of Illinois 20
Haddington (PA) Bengals 18, Long Island (NY) Panthers 14
Long Beach (CA) Lions 21, Inglewood (CA) Blackhawks 15
Moreno Valley (CA) Mercury 9, Sin City (NV) Express 6
Northwest (PA) Giants 21, Bensalem (PA) Packers 14
Overbrook (PA) Chargers 38, South Philly (PA) Ravens 2
Southern California Steelers 31, Southern California Smash 14
Virginia Hornets 7, Bluefield (WV) Barons 0
Warminster (PA) Colts 19, Olney (PA) Blaze 8
West Bend (WI) Junkyard Dogs 14, Oostburg (WI) Rebels 12

Gulf Coast Raiders Join Southern States Football League

2005-11-09T22:08:00.000-05:00

MEDIA RELEASE

Gulf Coast Raiders November 9, 2005

600 Cleveland Street

Suite 940

Clearwater, FL 33755

CONTACT: Denise Wampler, Director of Operations

TELEPHONE: (727) 466-0269 ext. 224

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gulf Coast Raiders Join Southern States Football League

(TAMPA BAY, FL) The Gulf Coast Raiders are the newest addition to the Southern States Football League (SSFL) for the 2006 season.

Over 150 players have been processed through four mini-camps hosted by the Raiders and talent has been drawn from multiple cities, including Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The Raiders have taken a different approach from other SSFL teams, and do not charge players a fee to play. In addition, players are provided uniforms, transportation to and from games and ultimately given the opportunity to play football in a nationally recognized league.

Named after the four Marine Raider Battalions of the World War II, the GC Raiders have developed a philosophy that stresses advancement and personal growth. Head Coach Michael Mink and the rest of the coaching staff view the Raiders team as a stepping stone for players with aspirations of playing football at the collegiate and professional level.

“Many of these players have so much talent and for whatever reason were unable to attend college and get the exposure that could help them reach the next level, whether it being the NFL or AFL. I believe this team will give these guys a second chance.”

—Coach Michael Mink

Lead by an experienced coaching staff, including former Detroit Lions Fullback James Jones, the Raiders are prepared to join the SSFL and to be recognized as the premier breakout football team of 2006. Let the invasion begin…