American Conference Pro Bowl announced!

The American Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 1987.
QB David Reyes - RoughRiders (205/357, 3599 yds, 33 TD)
QB Terry Burney - Pharaohs (205/336, 1904 yds, 11 TD)
QB Christopher Ponce - Totems (168/370, 2030 yds, 8 TD)
RB George Dodd - Reapers (205 att, 873 yds, 7 TD, 31 rec, 175 yds, 0 TD)
RB Joel Gilman - Pharaohs (270 att, 1078 yds, 7 TD, 34 rec, 202 yds, 2 TD)
RB Bruce Suarez - Totems (283 att, 999 yds, 10 TD)
FB Wesley Grogan - Pharaohs (7 att, 74 yds, 1 TD, 22 rec, 139 yds, 0 TD)
G Philip Lofton - RoughRiders (43 Pancakes)
G Ricky Bryant - RoughRiders (50 Pancakes)
G David Edwards - Pharaohs (48 Pancakes)
T Rob Squires - Reapers (76 Pancakes)
T Charles Cohen - RoughRiders (93 Pancakes)
T Gene Lewis - Totems (59 Pancakes)
C Lou Goble - RoughRiders (66 Pancakes)
C Kenneth Devries - Totems (43 Pancakes)
TE Joseph Wilson - Reapers (39 rec, 389 yds, 3 TD)
TE Roy Good - RoughRiders (68 rec, 1041 yds, 12 TD)
WR Ronald Hsu - Reapers (84 rec, 1252 yds, 5 TD)
WR Corey Flournoy - RoughRiders (55 rec, 1298 yds, 13 TD)
WR Wiley George - RoughRiders (36 rec, 829 yds, 7 TD)
WR Francisco Davis - Totems (71 rec, 917 yds, 6 TD)
WR Richard Fry - Totems (46 rec, 879 yds, 3 TD)
CB Frank Jewell - Reapers (55 Tck, 3 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR)
CB Alvin Laws - RoughRiders (68 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int)
CB Steven Truitt - Totems (64 Tck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
LB Hal Gore - Reapers (100 Tck, 6 Sck, 2 FF)
LB Calvin Kaplan - RoughRiders (65 Tck, 7 Sck, 2 FF)
LB Roger Waggoner - RoughRiders (60 Tck, 6 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Sfty)
LB Edmundo Sides - Pharaohs (105 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR)
LB Gary Fincher - Totems (96 Tck, 9 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Sfty, 5 FF)
LB Stanford Porter - Totems (81 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF)
DT Douglas Whiteman - Reapers (44 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF)
DT Clyde Hunter - RoughRiders (35 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 FF)
DT John Seiler - Pharaohs (24 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FF)
DT Robert Allman - Totems (46 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 FF)
DE Barry Aragon - Reapers (27 Tck, 13 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF)
DE John Wheeler - Pharaohs (51 Tck, 20 Sck, 5 FF, 1 FR)
DE George Simpson - Totems (40 Tck, 11 Sck, 2 FF)
FS Stephen Fleming - RoughRiders (47 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int)
FS Jesse Gustafson - Pharaohs (48 Tck, 2 Sck, 6 Int)
SS Trevor Reyes - Reapers (36 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 Int)
SS Ronald Mckeon - Totems (47 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
K David Bruno - Totems (23/28 FG)
P John Triplett - Pharaohs (4224 yards, 35 inside 20)

Canadian Conference Pro Bowl announced!

The Canadian Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 1987.
QB Nicholas Hamm - Bears (229/391, 2321 yds, 12 TD)
QB David Mcguire - Herd (141/253, 2385 yds, 18 TD)
QB Carson Grey - Gamblers (238/389, 2664 yds, 21 TD)
RB Anthony Whitley - Bears (277 att, 988 yds, 8 TD, 29 rec, 182 yds, 1 TD)
RB Christopher Meyer - Herd (204 att, 1003 yds, 7 TD, 7 rec, 176 yds, 0 TD)
RB James Keys - Gamblers (256 att, 1046 yds, 9 TD, 12 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD)
FB Christian Langdon - Herd (7 att, 22 yds, 0 TD, 8 rec, 91 yds, 0 TD)
G Emerson Taylor - Bears (56 Pancakes)
G Charles Back - Herd (74 Pancakes)
G Roger Huynh - Herd (47 Pancakes)
T Elmer Cooper - Bears (61 Pancakes)
T Percy White - Herd (85 Pancakes)
T Matthew Pullen - North (65 Pancakes)
C Morris Taylor - Herd (63 Pancakes)
C Huey Morrissey - North (77 Pancakes)
TE Matthew Barham - Herd (46 rec, 788 yds, 10 TD)
TE Frances Sims - Gamblers (41 rec, 459 yds, 2 TD)
WR John Sharpe - Herd (32 rec, 915 yds, 9 TD)
WR Louis Garza - Herd (64 rec, 992 yds, 7 TD)
WR Raymond Linn - Gamblers (87 rec, 1183 yds, 8 TD)
WR Dennis Lebron - North (44 rec, 918 yds, 8 TD)
WR Jeffery Lemus - North (53 rec, 1001 yds, 15 TD)
CB Joseph Breen - Bears (68 Tck, 2 Int, 2 FF)
CB Teddy Collins - Herd (67 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
CB Nelson Keegan - Herd (60 Tck, 3 Int, 2 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR)
LB Keith Flores - Bears (109 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR)
LB Shaun Campos - Bears (75 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 FF)
LB Thomas Oswald - Herd (80 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR)
LB Kory Jacoby - Herd (55 Tck, 7 Sck)
LB James Nicholson - Herd (52 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Sfty, 1 FF)
LB Joe Horner - North (96 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF)
DT Odis Johnson - Bears (26 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF)
DT Edward Lopez - Herd (20 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF)
DT Joseph Boone - Gamblers (16 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 FF)
DT Robert Fletcher - North (41 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 FF, 2 FR)
DE Keneth Rickard - Bears (41 Tck, 17 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF, 1 FR)
DE Robert Nicholas - Herd (17 Tck, 11 Sck, 1 FF)
DE Pete Simms - Gamblers (33 Tck, 11 Sck, 2 FF)
FS Eugene Brown - Herd (45 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF)
FS Greg Kaye - North (42 Tck, 1 Sck, 5 Int, 2 Def TD)
SS Dale Park - Bears (77 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR)
SS William Shores - Herd (74 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR)
K Dave Nugent - Herd (27/32 FG)
P Wayne Hamby - North (4634 yards, 43 inside 20)

QB David Reyes (HRR) wins League MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Houston RoughRiders' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Reyes won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 205/357, 3599 yds, 33 TD.

"I really accept this award on behalf of the team and the organization because there is no way I would have accomplished this much without everyone creating a winning environment," Reyes said after receiving the award.

DE John Wheeler (MEM) wins Defensive Player of the Year!

NEW YORK -- In his own view, John Wheeler put together his best professional season in 1987. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 1987 Defensive Player of the Year.

The versatile Wheeler had 51 tackles, 20 sacks, 0 interceptions, and 5 forced fumbles with 0 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the Pharaohs' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Wheeler a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.

TE Roy Good (HRR) wins Playoff MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Houston RoughRiders' TE took home the 1987 Playoff MVP award today. Good won the award by amassing playoff totals of 13 rec, 189 yds, 2 TD.

QB David Reyes (HRR) wins Offensive Player of the Year!

Houston RoughRiders quarterback David Reyes is Wolverine Studios Sports Network's Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of players, coaches and executives.

Reyes received 299 first-place votes from the 583 people polled.

Reyes in 1987 had 3599 yards and 33 TDs, with only 5 interceptions for a QB Rating of 116.9.

LB Gary Fincher (SEA) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Seattle Totems' LB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Fincher won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 96 Tck, 9 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Sfty, 5 FF.

RB Joel Gilman (MEM) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Memphis Pharaohs' RB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Gilman won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 270 att, 1078 yds, 7 TD, 34 rec, 202 yds, 2 TD.

1987 The Brewmaster's Bowl

The Houston RoughRiders have defeated the Edmonton Herd in the 1987 The Brewmaster's Bowl.

The final score was Herd 28 - 34 RoughRiders.

David Reyes - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Roger Waggoner - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

Con Championship Game

The Edmonton Herd have defeated the Toronto North in the 1987 Con Championship Game.

The final score was Herd 21 - 12 North.

Christopher Meyer - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Kory Jacoby - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

Con Championship Game

The Houston RoughRiders have defeated the Seattle Totems in the 1987 Con Championship Game.

The final score was RoughRiders 17 - 13 Totems.

Corey Flournoy - WR had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense George Simpson - DE had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.

BCFC Team MVP Announced

DE Keneth Rickard has been named the Bears' Team MVP for the inaugural season. Rickard played in 13 games in the 1987 season and recorded at least one sack in each contest. Rickard wrapped up his season by earning the league Defensive Player of the Week in week 15 when he registered 2 sacks, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble. Rickard finished second in the league in sacks with 17.

Week 15: TE Roy Good (HRR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Roy Good of the Houston RoughRiders receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 8 rec, 103 yds, 1 TD effort. The former Round 10 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 1041 yards on the season.

Week 15: DE Keneth Rickard (BCFC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Keneth Rickard of the BCFC Bears has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Rickard finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 15

North - 23, Bears - 20
RoughRiders - 13, Totems - 6
Herd - 40, Reapers - 10
Gamblers - 24, Pharaohs - 19

Game of the Week: Houston RoughRiders at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Seattle Totems
Look for them to continue their winstreak. And you can take that with you to the bank.

Mary Moore : Seattle Totems
But it will be much closer than many think..

Jim Nox : Houston RoughRiders
You heard it here first.

Darren Francis : Houston RoughRiders
They field one of the most underestimated defenses. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 17.4. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 183 per game. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 74.1 yards per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 10. They are 2nd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 2nd in forced fumbles.

Week 14: QB David Reyes (HRR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Houston RoughRiders' David Reyes threw 3 touchdowns, completing 12 of 18 passes for 349 yards in the RoughRiders victory over the Windsor Gamblers.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 1987 amateur draft, season number 6 for Reyes, has seen some impressive numbers including 33 touchdown passes this season.

Week 14: DE Eric Clark (HRR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Clark absolutely dominated in the RoughRiders 48-10 game with the Windsor Gamblers. He finished with 1 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 14

Herd - 30, North - 14
Pharaohs - 19, Reapers - 17
RoughRiders - 48, Gamblers - 10
Totems - 22, Bears - 7

Game of the Week: Toronto North at Edmonton Herd

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Edmonton Herd
A single digit win.

Mary Moore : Edmonton Herd
When you think of the players that will be on the field, I am certain that the Herd will need to rely on Percy White - T for their offense. This is no reason to worry, he is great.

Jim Nox : Edmonton Herd
When you consider the two rosters, it seems obvious that you have to mention this LB named Thomas Oswald. He is getting paid a lot. The reason he is getting paid a lot is that he is really good. Do I need to say more?

Darren Francis : Toronto North
Their win streak will not be broken in this game. They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.

Week 13: DE Eric Clark (HRR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Clark absolutely dominated in the RoughRiders 33-0 game with the New Orleans Reapers. He finished with 4 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF.

Week 13: WR Anthony Ruffin (MEM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Ruffin's 8 rec, 118 yds, 2 TD effort led the way for the Memphis Pharaohs. His 118 receiving yards bring his season total to 677 yards with 5 touchdowns on the season.

Game Recaps for Week 13

North - 24, Gamblers - 19
RoughRiders - 33, Reapers - 0
Pharaohs - 28, Bears - 24

Game of the Week: Toronto North at Windsor Gamblers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Toronto North
They are well coached. I am sure head coach Stanley Romo has them prepared for this game. He is one of the best defensive minds. Believe me.

Mary Moore : Toronto North
When you think of the players that will be on the field, I think that Robert Gaither - DT will wreck havoc for the North defense.

Jim Nox : Windsor Gamblers
This is a very good offense. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 4th in the league passing touchdowns with 19. They are 3rd in the league passing yards per game. They average 229.6! They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are 3rd in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 12. They are 4th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 103.4! They are 4th in the league points scored per game. They average 23.6!

Darren Francis : Toronto North
I see them winning again this week.

Trouble in Edmonton?

Reports out of Edmonton indicate that Charles Back - G is dividing the locker room. He has been showing up late, and undermining the authority of certain coaches. Worse still, some younger players have sided with him, and his behavior is rubbing off on them.

Week 12: QB David Reyes (HRR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Houston RoughRiders' David Reyes threw 5 touchdowns, completing 19 of 31 passes for 360 yards in the RoughRiders victory over the BCFC Bears.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 1987 amateur draft, season number 6 for Reyes, has seen some impressive numbers including 28 touchdown passes this season.

Week 12: CB Deon Frias (TOR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Frias's ball hawking ability was on display in the North 30-14 game with the Memphis Pharaohs. He finished with 4 Tck, 2 FF, 2 FR.

"Deon has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -North Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 12

Herd - 29, Gamblers - 28
Totems - 44, Reapers - 7
North - 30, Pharaohs - 14
RoughRiders - 38, Bears - 10

Game of the Week: BCFC Bears at Houston RoughRiders

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : BCFC Bears
I love what they are doing in BCFC coaching-wise. Head coach Charles Hines is a major reason they will win this game. It may even be a blow out.

Mary Moore : Houston RoughRiders
I do not think their defense gets enough credit. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 20.6. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 184.5 per game. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 80.1 yards per game. They are 4th in interceptions with 7. They are 4th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 2nd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 5th in forced fumbles. I am really on the fence for this one, but I stand my prediction.

Jim Nox : Houston RoughRiders
I do not think people realize how good this offense is. They are 4th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 24. They are 1st in the league passing yards per game. They average 274.5! They are maulers, 2nd in the league in pancakes. They are 2nd in the league average yards per rush. They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 24.7! I am looking forward to watching this showdown.

Darren Francis : Houston RoughRiders
It might be a high scoring game.

Week 11: QB David Reyes (HRR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Houston RoughRiders quarterback David Reyes has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The RoughRiders defeated the New Orleans Reapers, 42 to 6. Reyes did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 14 of 22 passes for 303 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 23 to 4, and a passer rating of 110.8.

Week 11: LB Edmundo Sides (MEM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Edmundo Sides of the Memphis Pharaohs has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Sides finished with 9 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 11

Bears - 26, North - 23
RoughRiders - 42, Reapers - 6
Pharaohs - 38, Gamblers - 30
Herd - 23, Totems - 21

Game of the Week: Edmonton Herd at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Edmonton Herd
Looking at the two rosters, it is likely that Morris Taylor - C will shine for the Herd offense. They rely on him, and he will deliver. A tough choice. I think it will be a close game.

Mary Moore : Seattle Totems
They will break their losing streak with a W this week. There will be some wild plays in this game.

Jim Nox : Edmonton Herd
In the context of this game, I think that you have to focus on this LB named Thomas Oswald. I expect everyone knows this guy will be a wrecking ball.

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
Their defense will step up this game. They are 4th in sacks with 31. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 15.3. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 182.1 per game. They are 1st in run defense. Giving up only 65 yards per game. They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss. They are 2nd in forced fumbles.

Week 10: RB James Brown (HRR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Brown's 14 att, 152 yds, 1 TD performance against the Toronto North. Brown from Toledo was selected in round 20, 5 years ago.

Brown now has 493 Rushing Yards and 3 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 10: LB Keith Flores (BCFC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Flores absolutely dominated in the Bears 9-7 game with the Seattle Totems. He finished with 9 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 10

Bears - 9, Totems - 7
Herd - 24, Pharaohs - 17
Gamblers - 24, Reapers - 3
RoughRiders - 35, North - 20

Game of the Week: Toronto North at Houston RoughRiders

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Houston RoughRiders
I may be biased here, but I think the RoughRiders are obviously the better team.

Mary Moore : Toronto North
They have a dominant offense. They do not get enough credit for that. They are 2nd in the league passing touchdowns with 16. They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes. They are 3rd in the league in passes of more than 20 yards. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 4th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 101.2! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 28.3!

Jim Nox : Houston RoughRiders
Lots of points scored.

Darren Francis : Houston RoughRiders
I think their defense will carry them. They are 4th in points allowed, averaging only 22.5. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 188.1 per game. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 83.8 yards per game. They are 5th in interceptions with 5. They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 5th in forced fumbles.

Cruz still having red flags

Rumors on social media are swirling that Richard Cruz - G may be under investigation again. Surely, this in not the kind of story the Gamblers want to have to deal with. 'We want to focus on football. Having to deal with all the stories coming out about Gamblers takes away from that', said an anonymous source in the front office.

Week 9: SS Dale Park (BCFC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

SS Dale Park of the BCFC Bears has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Park finished with 5 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF.

Week 9: RB Christopher Meyer (EDM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Meyer's 11 att, 147 yds, 0 TD, 1 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD performance against the Windsor Gamblers. Meyer from Indiana was selected in round 7, 5 years ago.

Meyer now has 595 Rushing Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 9

Herd - 31, Gamblers - 13
RoughRiders - 21, Totems - 13
North - 41, Reapers - 3
Bears - 35, Pharaohs - 23

Game of the Week: Seattle Totems at Houston RoughRiders

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Seattle Totems
In the context of this game, my prediction is that the defense will struggle to contain Christopher Ponce - QB. Expect him to show up in a big way.

Mary Moore : Seattle Totems
I am looking forward to watching this showdown.

Jim Nox : Houston RoughRiders
I am really on the fence for this one, but I stand my prediction.

Darren Francis : Houston RoughRiders
Head coach Justin Harris has this team running like a well oiled machine. He is doing some really smart things on offense. He will out-prepare any opponent.

Week 8: RB Matt Lenz (TOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Lenz's 7 att, 182 yds, 2 TD performance against the Windsor Gamblers. Lenz from Utah was selected in round 24, 3 years ago.

Lenz now has 266 Rushing Yards and 3 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 8: LB Jason Lau (TOR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Jason Lau of the Toronto North has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Lau finished with 3 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 8

North - 51, Gamblers - 15
Totems - 20, Pharaohs - 17
Bears - 26, RoughRiders - 10
Herd - 38, Reapers - 6

Game of the Week: Memphis Pharaohs at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Seattle Totems
A double digit win.

Mary Moore : Memphis Pharaohs
In this game, we have to acknowledge that Edmundo Sides - LB has to potential to carry the Pharaohs defense.

Jim Nox : Memphis Pharaohs
I have a lot of respect for head coach John Block. He is doing great things in Memphis.

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
This game will be so very entertaining.

Week 7: RB James Keys (WIN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 7's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back James Keys. His 17 att, 158 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 31 to 21 victory for the Windsor Gamblers.

The former Sam Houston State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 468 Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 7: DE John Wheeler (MEM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Wheeler absolutely dominated in the Pharaohs 26-7 game with the Houston RoughRiders. He finished with 3 Tck, 3 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 7

Pharaohs - 26, RoughRiders - 7
Totems - 31, Herd - 7
Gamblers - 31, Reapers - 21

Game of the Week: Seattle Totems at Edmonton Herd

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Edmonton Herd
They have a dominant defense. They do not get enough credit for that. They are 1st in sacks with 34. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 17.7. They are 1st in run defense. Giving up only 48 yards per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 5. They are 3rd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 1st in forced fumbles. This will be a very up and down affair.

Mary Moore : Edmonton Herd
Do not throw statistics at me! The Herd win because they are the better team. The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.

Jim Nox : Edmonton Herd
I see them winning again this week. Easy prediction.

Darren Francis : Edmonton Herd
I just really like the way they coach in Edmonton. Head coach Walter Hebert is doing great things. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker.

BCFC Bears surprise everyone!

The BCFC Bears fans are celebrating after the Bears took down the Windsor Gamblers.
In a superb effort the Bears kept at it, and brought home the win. The Gamblers are widely considered to be the better of the two programs, but with the Bears winning the fans are hoping that the Bears will soon be able to dance with the big boys.

Winning pleases everyone.

Totems fans are celebrating this week after their team mopped the floor with the North. Arthur Rosado said of his team, ‘We beat em good.’

Bears keeping tabs on Fisher

Reports out of BCFC suggest that coaches are keeping a close eye on Alonso Fisher - G. They fear he is a bad influence on the younger players.

Week 6: RB George Dodd (NOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Dodd's 18 att, 202 yds, 3 TD performance against the Memphis Pharaohs. Dodd from Notre Dame was selected in round 3, 4 years ago.

Dodd now has 494 Rushing Yards and 7 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 6: LB Gary Fincher (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Gary Fincher of the Seattle Totems has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Fincher finished with 12 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 6

Bears - 30, Gamblers - 24
Reapers - 34, Pharaohs - 24
Herd - 22, RoughRiders - 17
Totems - 18, North - 6

Game of the Week: Edmonton Herd at Houston RoughRiders

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Edmonton Herd
Look for them to build on their last win.

Mary Moore : Edmonton Herd
This will be an action-packed affair.

Jim Nox : Houston RoughRiders
They will rely on their defense to pull them through. They are 4th in points allowed, averaging only 23.3. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 174.5 per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 5. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush.

Darren Francis : Edmonton Herd
I really like their offense. They are 5th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 11. They are 2nd in the league passing yards per game. They average 261.6! They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 1st in the league in pancakes. They are 3rd in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 6. They are 3rd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 90.8! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 31.8! The way they win this game will tell a lot about what they are as a team.

Week 5: QB David Mcguire (EDM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Edmonton Herd' David Mcguire threw 4 touchdowns, completing 16 of 29 passes for 314 yards in the Herd victory over the BCFC Bears.

After being drafted in Round 37 of the 1987 amateur draft, season number 6 for Mcguire, has seen some impressive numbers including 10 touchdown passes this season.

Week 5: CB Nelson Keegan (EDM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Nelson Keegan of the Edmonton Herd has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Keegan finished with 7 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 5

Herd - 38, Bears - 19
Totems - 41, Pharaohs - 7
North - 27, Reapers - 24

Game of the Week: Toronto North at New Orleans Reapers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Toronto North
They won their last game, they will win this game. This is going to be a very viewer friendly game.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
For this game, it seems to me that there is this T named Minh Vaughan. I expect everyone will be watching him, and he will shine. This may be one for the ages.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
You just have to look at their defense. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 23.7. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 224.7 per game. They are 2nd in run defense. Giving up only 63.7 yards per game. They are 4th in interceptions with 4. They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush. A tough choice. I think it will be a close game.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
I really think their offense will make the difference. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. They average 241.3! They are 4th in the league in sacks allowed. They are 5th in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 6. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 100.7! They are 4th in the league points scored per game. They average 25!

Gamblers keeping tabs on Linn

Reports out of Windsor suggest that younger players are gravitating toward Raymond Linn - WR. Coaches are not happy with the situation, because they fear Linn may be a bad influence.

Week 4: QB Herbert Oneill (TOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Toronto North quarterback Herbert Oneill has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The North defeated the Edmonton Herd, 30 to 26. Oneill did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 15 of 24 passes for 301 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 8 to 2, and a passer rating of 82.1.

Week 4: DE James Guillory (HRR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Guillory absolutely dominated in the RoughRiders 24-14 game with the Memphis Pharaohs. He finished with 4 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 4

North - 30, Herd - 26
RoughRiders - 24, Pharaohs - 14
Reapers - 24, Bears - 20
Totems - 26, Gamblers - 17

Game of the Week: Windsor Gamblers at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Seattle Totems
This is just going by my intuition.

Mary Moore : Windsor Gamblers
Looking at the two rosters, it is likely that Raymond Linn will be a key factor from the WR position. He will have a great day and be critical in this game. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.

Jim Nox : Windsor Gamblers
Head coach Dante Abraham does a great job getting them prepared every week. This week will be no different. He is doing some clever things with his defense.

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
A tough choice. I think it will be a close game.

Week 3: RB Joel Gilman (MEM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Gilman's 21 att, 190 yds, 2 TD performance against the Toronto North. Gilman from San Diego State was selected in round 1, 0 years ago.

Gilman now has 230 Rushing Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 3: DE John Nicholson (EDM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Nicholson absolutely dominated in the RoughRiders 27-20 game with the Edmonton Herd. He finished with 2 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Gamblers - 17, Bears - 12
Totems - 24, Reapers - 19
RoughRiders - 27, Herd - 20
Pharaohs - 24, North - 23

Game of the Week: Houston RoughRiders at Edmonton Herd

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Edmonton Herd
I am sure head coach Walter Hebert has something up his sleeve for this game. He is has a really good understanding of what works offensively.

Mary Moore : Edmonton Herd
For this game, my research indicates that Thomas Oswald - LB needs to show up, but if he does the Herd defense is very stingy.

Jim Nox : Edmonton Herd
The Herd are for real!

Darren Francis : Houston RoughRiders
For this game, I have to point out that the key is whether they can contain Charles Cohen - T. If not, he will destroy them.

Week 2: RB Anthony Evans (TOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 2's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Anthony Evans. His 15 att, 150 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 35 to 28 victory for the Houston RoughRiders.

The former Connecticut gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 170 Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 2: SS William Shores (EDM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

SS William Shores of the Edmonton Herd has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Shores finished with 7 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 2

Gamblers - 30, Totems - 3
RoughRiders - 35, North - 28
Reapers - 32, Bears - 27
Herd - 31, Pharaohs - 13

Game of the Week: Edmonton Herd at Memphis Pharaohs

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Edmonton Herd
For this match up, I think a good bet is that The Herd' offense goes through Percy White - T. When he is at his best, the Herd offense is like a well oiled machine.

Mary Moore : Memphis Pharaohs
Head coach John Block does a great job getting them prepared every week. This week will be no different. And you can take that with you to the bank.

Jim Nox : Edmonton Herd
They will get another win this week.

Darren Francis : Edmonton Herd
Just win baby.

Week 1: QB David Mcguire (EDM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Edmonton Herd quarterback David Mcguire has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Herd defeated the BCFC Bears, 44 to 0. Mcguire did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 21 of 33 passes for 310 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 4 to 0, and a passer rating of 133.8.

Week 1: LB James Nicholson (EDM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB James Nicholson of the Edmonton Herd has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Nicholson finished with 3 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 1

Herd - 44, Bears - 0
North - 20, Totems - 10
Gamblers - 31, RoughRiders - 29

Preseason Week 1: FB Kevin Carver (BCFC) has suffered a major injury!

The BCFC Bears' FB Kevin Carver has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).

Season Predictions

The sports journalists association has published the results of this year's division prediction polls among their twenty top sports journalists.

Canadian Conference Canada: BCFC Bears with 10 votes (Runner up: Windsor Gamblers with 8 votes)

American Conference US: Houston RoughRiders with 12 votes (Runner up: New Orleans Reapers with 4 votes)

Game of the Week: BCFC Bears at Edmonton Herd

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Edmonton Herd
I am really on the fence for this one, but I stand my prediction.

Mary Moore : Edmonton Herd
Their offense will step up this game. There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.

Jim Nox : Edmonton Herd
This is going to be a very viewer friendly game.

Darren Francis : Edmonton Herd
Definitely the losing streak is on their minds. They will get the win and break it in this game.

P Raymond Matthews (N/A) has retired!

P Raymond Matthews (0 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

Post Free Agency Retirements

The following players have retired after going unsigned through free agency:
P Mike Newsome
P Samuel Crews
P Tracey Ali
P Rafael Straub
P Houston Bernhardt

T Joseph Colvin (N/A) has retired!

T Joseph Colvin (0 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

FB Roger Medlin (N/A) has retired!

FB Roger Medlin (0 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

Free Agency Round 10: Round Up

1 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was David Ring. The LB out of Oklahoma signed a $1,437,500 contract for 3 year(s) with Edmonton Herd.

was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.

Edmonton Herd was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Edmonton Herd who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $1,437,500.

Free Agency Round 8: Round Up

1 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Chauncey Platt. The DT out of Furman signed a $1,200,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Seattle Totems.

was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.

Seattle Totems was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Seattle Totems who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $1,200,000.

Free Agency Round 7: Round Up

5 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Kenneth Collins. The C out of Nevada signed a $1,000,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Seattle Totems.

was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.

Houston RoughRiders was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Houston RoughRiders who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $4,050,000.

Free Agency Round 6: Round Up

2 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Michael Jobe. The CB out of Washington State signed a $1,850,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Seattle Totems.

was the most active division with a total of 0 signings.

Seattle Totems was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Seattle Totems who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $2,850,000.

QB Carson Grey (WIN) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The Windsor Gamblers drafted Carson Grey #1 overall in the 1987 draft. The 6' 2" QB fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Gamblers general manager: "It's up to us to develop him and get good players around him."

"The great thing about the game of football is, it's a team game," Grey said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."