American Conference Pro Bowl announced!

The American Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2004.
QB Emil Medrano - Reapers (180/339, 3201 yds, 29 TD)
QB Eric Jeffers - RoughRiders (133/329, 2568 yds, 15 TD)
QB Jeffrey Osorio - Totems (148/317, 2504 yds, 21 TD)
RB David Lightner - Reapers (173 att, 847 yds, 8 TD, 24 rec, 285 yds, 1 TD)
RB Robert Yoo - Pharaohs (218 att, 913 yds, 7 TD, 31 rec, 398 yds, 2 TD)
RB Patrick Pierce - Totems (300 att, 1342 yds, 11 TD, 2 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD)
FB Kennith Parra - Reapers (8 att, 29 yds, 0 TD, 7 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD)
G Justin Smith - Reapers (65 Pancakes)
G Wally Riley - Reapers (83 Pancakes)
G Jeffrey Jones - Totems (57 Pancakes)
T Jonathan Bennett - Reapers (80 Pancakes)
T Bob Edwards - Reapers (37 Pancakes)
T Michael Hardee - RoughRiders (55 Pancakes)
C Ramiro Williams - Reapers (43 Pancakes)
C Melvin Peace - Totems (41 Pancakes)
TE Alan Addison - Reapers (43 rec, 895 yds, 8 TD)
TE Raymond Mcfall - Totems (23 rec, 603 yds, 8 TD)
WR Zachariah Tran - Reapers (59 rec, 898 yds, 5 TD)
WR Morton Sprague - Reapers (65 rec, 1333 yds, 16 TD)
WR Jeremy Davis - RoughRiders (42 rec, 677 yds, 4 TD)
WR Paul Russell - Pharaohs (65 rec, 839 yds, 3 TD)
WR Alexander Jeffries - Totems (56 rec, 940 yds, 8 TD)
CB Tyson Dorsey - Reapers (59 Tck, 5 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF)
CB Edward Martinez - Reapers (66 Tck, 2 Sck, 4 Int, 2 Def TD, 3 FF, 1 FR)
CB Benny Fitch - Totems (54 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 3 FF, 2 FR)
LB Randy Bowling - Reapers (135 Tck, 4 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR)
LB Joseph Conners - RoughRiders (66 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
LB Damian Devries - Pharaohs (66 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 3 FF, 2 FR)
LB Alex Batts - Pharaohs (65 Tck, 5 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR)
LB Adam Lawrence - Pharaohs (88 Tck, 3 Int, 2 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR)
LB James Robinson - Totems (88 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR)
DT Joseph Parker - Reapers (22 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FF)
DT Alphonso Lord - Reapers (8 Tck, 2 Sck)
DT Michael Bordelon - RoughRiders (35 Tck, 5 Sck)
DT Matthew Neely - Totems (26 Tck, 5 Sck)
DE Edward Lara - Reapers (28 Tck, 8 Sck, 2 FF, 2 FR)
DE Alberto Hardy - RoughRiders (21 Tck, 13 Sck, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 2 FR)
DE Lawrence Slattery - Totems (19 Tck, 14 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR)
FS Jeffrey Marion - Reapers (59 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 Int, 1 FF)
FS Timothy Cleveland - RoughRiders (58 Tck, 3 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD)
SS George Mclean - Reapers (61 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FR)
SS Seth Kasper - Totems (65 Tck, 3 Sck, 7 FF, 2 FR)
K Henry Harris - RoughRiders (26/30 FG)
P Jose Hunter - Reapers (3537 yards, 23 inside 20)

Canadian Conference Pro Bowl announced!

The Canadian Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2004.
QB Floyd Atkins - Sharks (224/422, 2357 yds, 18 TD)
QB Zackary Robinson - Gamblers (186/399, 2720 yds, 14 TD)
QB Monty Allison - North (344/618, 3791 yds, 14 TD)
RB David Caballero - Bears (173 att, 940 yds, 1 TD, 13 rec, 73 yds, 0 TD)
RB Hunter Norfleet - Sharks (227 att, 970 yds, 2 TD, 5 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD)
RB Antonio Mcgee - North (165 att, 595 yds, 11 TD, 16 rec, 115 yds, 0 TD)
FB Bryan Robinson - Gamblers (8 att, 26 yds, 2 TD)
G Eugenio Rainey - Gamblers (63 Pancakes)
G Larry Underwood - North (54 Pancakes)
G Hector Campbell - North (52 Pancakes)
T Forrest Jorgenson - Bears (70 Pancakes)
T David Wilder - Gamblers (77 Pancakes)
T David Purnell - Gamblers (63 Pancakes)
C Orville Seward - Bears (38 Pancakes)
C David Tracy - Gamblers (45 Pancakes)
TE Larry Cooksey - Gamblers (48 rec, 708 yds, 4 TD)
TE Donald Vail - North (67 rec, 869 yds, 4 TD)
WR William Sadler - Bears (65 rec, 928 yds, 4 TD)
WR Lawrence Baumgartner - Sharks (55 rec, 689 yds, 7 TD)
WR Joseph Shay - Gamblers (42 rec, 579 yds, 0 TD)
WR Mark Brown - North (95 rec, 1267 yds, 4 TD)
WR William Queen - North (51 rec, 720 yds, 3 TD)
CB Roger Byers - Sharks (52 Tck, 4 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR)
CB Andrew Taylor - Gamblers (61 Tck, 2 Int, 2 FF, 2 FR)
CB Chad Galvin - North (53 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
LB James Lumpkin - Bears (101 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 FF)
LB James Tavares - Bears (91 Tck, 8 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF)
LB Michael Jones - Sharks (80 Tck, 6 Sck)
LB Louis Hill - Sharks (86 Tck, 10 Sck, 1 Int)
LB Michael Wiggins - Gamblers (106 Tck, 4 Sck, 2 FF)
LB Clifford Hardwick - North (110 Tck, 2 Sck, 5 FF, 1 FR)
DT Wendell Cooksey - Bears (9 Tck, 4 Sck)
DT Darrell Meeker - Sharks (9 Tck, 4 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR)
DT Bruce Flores - Sharks (14 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 FF)
DT Stuart Lira - North (12 Tck, 5 Sck)
DE Jose Sandoval - Bears (42 Tck, 17 Sck, 1 Def TD, 4 FF, 3 FR)
DE Max Tiller - Sharks (27 Tck, 16 Sck, 1 Def TD, 5 FF, 3 FR)
DE Melvin Thatcher - North (32 Tck, 16 Sck, 3 FF)
FS James Fairchild - Bears (34 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF)
FS Gabriel Dawson - North (55 Tck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF)
SS Ronald Rector - Bears (44 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF)
SS Armando Lamb - Gamblers (81 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF)
K Malcolm Tapp - North (30/35 FG)
P Reginald Robinson - Gamblers (3789 yards, 37 inside 20)

RB Patrick Pierce (SEA) wins League MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Seattle Totems' RB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Pierce won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 300 att, 1342 yds, 11 TD, 2 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD.

"I'm honored to receive this award because of the number of other worthy candidates who had some great years," Pierce said. "It was just fun for me, truly, to watch them. I'm just glad to be a part of it."

DE Alberto Hardy (HRR) wins Defensive Player of the Year!

NEW YORK -- In his own view, Alberto Hardy put together his best professional season in 2004. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 2004 Defensive Player of the Year.

The versatile Hardy had 21 tackles, 13 sacks, 0 interceptions, and 3 forced fumbles with 1 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the RoughRiders' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Hardy a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.

QB Emil Medrano (NO) wins Playoff MVP!

NEW YORK -- The New Orleans Reapers' QB took home the 2004 Playoff MVP award today. Medrano won the award by amassing playoff totals of 24/63, 504 yds, 7 TD.

DE Stephen Russo (WIN) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Windsor Gamblers' DE was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Russo won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 22 Tck, 11 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR.

RB Patrick Pierce (SEA) wins Offensive Player of the Year!

NEW YORK -- That blur speeding away from opposing defenses and running off with the Wolverine Studios Sports Network 2004 Offensive Player of the Year award is Patrick Pierce. Considered one of the fastest men in pro football, Pierce was uncatchable in racking up 1342 rushing yards on the season.

That earned the back 38 1/2 votes Wednesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.

"I kind of realize what I did and I feel like I had a dream season," said Pierce, who scored 11 touchdowns.

QB Emil Medrano (NO) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The New Orleans Reapers' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Medrano won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 180/339, 3201 yds, 29 TD.

2004 The Brewmaster's Bowl

The New Orleans Reapers have defeated the BCFC Bears in the 2004 The Brewmaster's Bowl.

The final score was Reapers 41 - Bears 20.

Emil Medrano - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Randy Bowling - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

Con Championship Game

The New Orleans Reapers have defeated the Seattle Totems in the 2004 Con Championship Game.

The final score was Totems 14 - Reapers 21.

Justin Smith - G had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Lawrence Slattery - DE had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.

Con Championship Game

The BCFC Bears have defeated the Nova Scotia Sharks in the 2004 Con Championship Game.

The final score was Sharks 17 - Bears 27.

Forrest Jorgenson - T had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Jose Sandoval - DE had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

Criticism of DE Edward Lara after Totems-Reapers game!

Thomas Jacobson blasted the effort of some teammates after the loss. 'These guys have to show up' he said. 'We all have to take responsibility and make sure we are prepared and some guys are letting the team down'. The Reapers SS said he felt certain player, such as Edward Lara - DE, were not playing to their full potential. 'He comes up short in the critical situations. He needs to put in the effort. He needs to show he wants this.', he said. Those words are not likely to go over nicely with team management, who could not be reached for a comment.

Week 15: QB Emil Medrano (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced New Orleans Reapers quarterback Emil Medrano has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Reapers defeated the Toronto North, 45 to 20. Medrano did his part, throwing 5 touchdowns, completing 20 of 29 passes for 347 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 29 to 7, and a passer rating of 105.6.

Week 15: DE Robert Gentry (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Robert Gentry of the Seattle Totems has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Gentry finished with 1 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 15

Sharks - 20, Gamblers - 9
Totems - 38, Pharaohs - 17
Reapers - 45, North - 20
Bears - 34, RoughRiders - 13

Week 15: RB Brett Lewis (WIN) has suffered a major injury!

The Windsor Gamblers' RB Brett Lewis has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).

Game of the Week: Seattle Totems at Memphis Pharaohs

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Seattle Totems
Replace the batteries in your remote. You do not want to miss this game.

Mary Moore : Memphis Pharaohs
Get your popcorn ready.

Jim Nox : Seattle Totems
In this game, everyone agrees that you cannot keep Melvin Peace - C down for an entire game. Eventually he will come out of the blue and make a big play. This will really be a statement win.

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
Their defense will step up this game. They are 5th in sacks with 46. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 17.9. They are 4th in pass defense. They only give up 217.5 per game. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 91.8 yards per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 10. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 1st in forced fumbles. Expect a great game.

Brandon report

The RoughRiders' front office has announced that they have had inquiries from the league disciplinary committee regarding Brendon Brandon - WR. Surely, this in not the kind of story the RoughRiders want to have to deal with. 'We want to focus on football. Having to deal with all the stories coming out about RoughRiders takes away from that', said an anonymous source in the front office.

Randy Bowling takes aim at the Bears.

Randy Bowling had harsh words for Bears in a postgame interview. 'I think we were the best team on the field. You know, the Bears can point to the result all they want, but they did not deserve to win this.

Week 14: RB Patrick Pierce (SEA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Pierce's 29 att, 124 yds, 1 TD performance against the Windsor Gamblers. Pierce from Gardner-Webb was selected in round 3, 6 years ago.

Pierce now has 1235 Rushing Yards and 10 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 14: DE Jose Sandoval (BCFC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Sandoval absolutely dominated in the Bears 34-0 game with the Memphis Pharaohs. He finished with 3 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 14

North - 30, RoughRiders - 27
Bears - 34, Pharaohs - 0
Totems - 27, Gamblers - 23

Game of the Week: Windsor Gamblers at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Seattle Totems
The leadership on this team is great. Having a guy like Joe Hornsby - DE on the field and in the locker room is exactly what you need to win games like this. A close win.

Mary Moore : Windsor Gamblers
I really like their offense. They are 4th in the league passing touchdowns with 14. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. They average 202.7! They are maulers, 1st in the league in pancakes. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. This will be a very entertaining game.

Jim Nox : Seattle Totems
They will win again this week.

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
For this match up, I think that Melvin Peace will be dominant here. The young C is going to cause headaches for any defense. This week is no difference.

Hiller stirring trouble

An individual with connections in the Sharks' locker room says that players are getting tired of Clemente Hiller - P. He just does not seem to have his priorities straight.

Trouble in Windsor

A person in the Gamblers' building claims Eugenio Rainey - G has been on collision course with many of the other Gamblers players recently. This is fractioning the locker room, and has unfuriated the front office. Recently, in training, shoving turned into punching, and coaches had to separate Eugenio Rainey - G and David Mullis - DT. The Gamblers have yet to comment on the situation.

Week 13: T Forrest Jorgenson (BCFC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

In a rare honor for an offensive lineman... T Forrest Jorgenson wins the leagues Offensive Player of the Week. The award comes after Jorgenson's 10 Pancakes performance against the Toronto North. Jorgenson from Michigan was selected in round 1 of the 1996 draft.

Jorgenson "The offensive line doesn't always catch the fans' attention, I'm happiest with our group's effort upfront."

Week 13: DE Lawrence Slattery (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Slattery absolutely dominated in the Totems 17-10 game with the New Orleans Reapers. He finished with 3 Tck, 3 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 13

Bears - 30, North - 19
Totems - 17, Reapers - 10
Gamblers - 13, RoughRiders - 7
Pharaohs - 20, Sharks - 16

Game of the Week: New Orleans Reapers at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Seattle Totems
I just have this gut feeling. This will really be a statement win.

Mary Moore : Seattle Totems
The difference in this game will be their defense. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 18.2. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 209.6 per game. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 88.7 yards per game. They are 4th in interceptions with 7. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 1st in forced fumbles.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
I do not think you get very far against their offense. They are 3rd in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 27. They are 2nd in the league passing yards per game. They average 268.2! They are maulers, 2nd in the league in pancakes. They are 5th in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 26.8!

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
I have a lot of respect for head coach Douglas Sharp. He is doing great things in Seattle. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense.

Seattle Totems defense dominates!

The Totems' defense is terrorizing opponents this season. In 11 games they’ve given up only 3282 total yards and 200 points. Harold Brock - LB is the general of the defense with 74 tackles on the year. Could the D be back in Seattle?

Big boys shows the way in Windsor.

The O-Line from Gamblers are dominating the trenches this year. They’ve given up only 48 sacks in 11 games while collecting 456 pancakes.

Michael Hardee calls out RoughRiders DE King after loss.

Michael Hardee pointed the finger at his fellow RoughRiders players after they lost. 'We have to step up, all of us.' he said. 'But some guys are not stepping up and we end up losing. They need to get their head in the game', he continued. Michael Hardee - T was clearly upset after the RoughRiders loss. 'We need to look at ourselves. If you are Steven King (DE), can you look at your performance and be happy? This whole team needs to work harder. This whole team needs to decide what we want', the T said.

Week 12: RB Patrick Pierce (SEA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Pierce's 28 att, 194 yds, 2 TD performance against the Toronto North. Pierce from Gardner-Webb was selected in round 3, 6 years ago.

Pierce now has 1022 Rushing Yards and 9 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 12: LB Randy Bowling (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Randy Bowling of the New Orleans Reapers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Bowling finished with 18 Tck, 2 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 12

Sharks - 21, Bears - 14
Reapers - 28, RoughRiders - 16
Pharaohs - 37, Gamblers - 12
Totems - 30, North - 21

Game of the Week: Houston RoughRiders at New Orleans Reapers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Houston RoughRiders
A single digit win.

Mary Moore : Houston RoughRiders
I just really like the way they coach in Houston. Head coach Justin Harris is doing great things. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker. He is doing some clever things with his defense. He will out-prepare any opponent.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
I see them winning again this week.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
Of course the Reapers win. Have you been living under a rock?

Trouble in Nova Scotia?

An anonymous player in the Sharks' locker room has indicated that younger players are gravitating toward Clemente Hiller - P. Coaches are not happy with the situation, because they fear Hiller may be a bad influence.

Daniel Limon taunts the Sharks after RoughRiders victory.

Daniel Limon was pretty blunt in his postgame interview after the RoughRiders's win. Daniel Limon - CB known for brutal honesty, said after Houston beat Nova Scotia that the Sharks's did not seem prepared at all, and that he was frankly embarrased on their behalf. Them be fighting words to many a Sharks fan, let alone the players. It will be interesting to see if anyone lashes back, or if calmer heads prevail.

Week 11: RB Garth Hobson (MEM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Hobson's 11 att, 120 yds, 2 TD performance against the Toronto North. Hobson from Montana was selected in round 2, 0 years ago.

Hobson now has 239 Rushing Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 11: DE Max Tiller (NSS) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Max Tiller of the Nova Scotia Sharks has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Tiller finished with 3 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 2 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 11

Sharks - 52, Gamblers - 14
RoughRiders - 18, Totems - 16
Reapers - 31, Bears - 20
Pharaohs - 29, North - 23

Game of the Week: Seattle Totems at Houston RoughRiders

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Houston RoughRiders
This will either be wildly entertaining or a dull grind. I see no middle between the two.

Mary Moore : Houston RoughRiders
Look for their defense to dominate. They are 3rd in sacks with 41. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 17.9. They are 1st in run defense. Giving up only 78.4 yards per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 6. They are 4th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 5th in forced fumbles.

Jim Nox : Seattle Totems
I love what they are doing in Seattle coaching-wise. Head coach Douglas Sharp is a major reason they will win this game. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense.

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
Last game was a fluke. They will win again this week.

Bordelon delighted after RoughRiders victory.

Michael Bordelon did not hold back when asked about the RoughRiders after their game. 'I think we were clearly the better team. You know, the Sharks talk a big game, but then this game gave context to that.

Week 10: QB Monty Allison (TOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Toronto North' Monty Allison threw 4 touchdowns, completing 31 of 60 passes for 379 yards in the North victory over the Seattle Totems.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 1996 amateur draft, season number 8 for Allison, has seen some impressive numbers including 9 touchdown passes this season.

Week 10: DE Alberto Hardy (HRR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Alberto Hardy of the Houston RoughRiders has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Hardy finished with 2 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 10

Bears - 20, Gamblers - 10
RoughRiders - 34, Pharaohs - 10
Reapers - 42, Sharks - 6
North - 33, Totems - 27

Game of the Week: Toronto North at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Toronto North
One of the most underestimated defenses. They are 5th in sacks with 29. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 169.5 per game. They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss. They are 4th in forced fumbles. A tough choice. I think it will be a close game.

Mary Moore : Seattle Totems
For this game, it seems to me that Raymond Crump - RB will have an impact. He has been tearing it up so far this season. He will continue to do so today. They will put up a lot of points.

Jim Nox : Seattle Totems
The Totems are a much better team than everyone thinks A close win.

Darren Francis : Toronto North
For this game, I think a good bet is that Stuart Lira - DT will run circles around the offense. This is going to be great to watch.

Adam Lawrence blasts the Gamblers in aftermath of Pharaohs loss.

Adam Lawrence was angry in his postgame interview after the Pharaohs' loss. The Pharaohs LB said he lost all respect for the Gamblers. 'I think this game proves that sometimes teams get lucky in this league, and that the Gamblers just got lucky', he said.

Week 9: RB Patrick Pierce (SEA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 9's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Patrick Pierce. His 16 att, 68 yds, 1 TD, 1 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD performance stood out in the 37 to 9 victory for the Seattle Totems.

The former Gardner-Webb gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 684 Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 9: DE Jose Sandoval (BCFC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Jose Sandoval of the BCFC Bears has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Sandoval finished with 6 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 9

North - 27, Sharks - 17
Totems - 37, Pharaohs - 9
Bears - 22, Reapers - 21

Week 9: T Marcelo Joyce (SEA) has suffered a major injury!

The Seattle Totems' T Marcelo Joyce has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).

Game of the Week: Memphis Pharaohs at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Seattle Totems
I do not think people realize how good this defense is. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 17. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 166.9 per game. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 102.3 yards per game. They are 5th in interceptions with 3. They are 2nd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 2nd in forced fumbles. Can't lose.

Mary Moore : Seattle Totems
I think having a leader like Joe Hornsby - DE is the kind of thing that will help the Totems win this game.

Jim Nox : Memphis Pharaohs
They will win again this week. They will put up a lot of points.

Darren Francis : Memphis Pharaohs
In the context of this game, I facy that Jerry Tate - QB is going to be a difference maker on the Pharaohs offense.

Thibodeau report

A person familiar with the Gamblers says that they are increasingly worries about the off field red flags of Thomas Thibodeau - G. Thomas Thibodeau - G is making it difficult for himself and the Gamblers. Thibodeau could be a productive player, but he must be able to stay out of trouble or teams will tire off him sooner rather than later.

Bartels blasts coach in wake of Pharaohs loss.

Harsh words after the Pharaohs game from Jorge Bartels. The Pharaohs CB pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. Jorge Bartels - CB was clearly upset after the Pharaohs loss. 'We learned a lot. We learned a lot about our coaches. We realized that there is a reason we are losing. I am not sure what John Block saw in his preparation, but he has to do a better job at Head Coach', the CB said.

Week 8: QB Eric Jeffers (HRR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Houston RoughRiders quarterback Eric Jeffers has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The RoughRiders defeated the Nova Scotia Sharks, 38 to 20. Jeffers did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 11 of 23 passes for 252 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 11 to 3, and a passer rating of 84.6.

Week 8: LB Adam Lawrence (MEM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Lawrence absolutely dominated in the Pharaohs 35-17 game with the New Orleans Reapers. He finished with 4 Tck, 2 Int, 2 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 8

North - 27, Gamblers - 19
Pharaohs - 35, Reapers - 17
RoughRiders - 38, Sharks - 20

Game of the Week: Houston RoughRiders at Nova Scotia Sharks

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Nova Scotia Sharks
Head coach Shawn Reynolds does a great job getting them prepared every week. This week will be no different. He is a great offensive mind. He is doing some clever things with his defense. We will be talking about this game for a long time.

Mary Moore : Houston RoughRiders
This offense is likely to step up this week. They are 5th in the league passing touchdowns with 7. They are 5th in the league passing yards per game. They average 192.9! They are 3rd in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 4th in the league in pancakes. They are 4th in the league average yards per rush. They are 3rd in the league rushing touchdowns with 7. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 128.6! They are 4th in the league points scored per game. They average 20.7!

Jim Nox : Nova Scotia Sharks
They will rely on their defense to pull them through. They are 3rd in sacks with 28. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 13.7. They are 2nd in pass defense. They only give up 171 per game. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 85.3 yards per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 5. They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 2nd in forced fumbles.

Darren Francis : Houston RoughRiders
They will get back in the winning column this week.

Kurt Peters optimistic about the future.

Kurt Peters was optimistic in his postgame interview after the loss to the Bears. 'Surely, we lost, but we were playing well. I think this is a testament to our character and preparation' said Peters. He added: 'The Bears are a good team, but I we played our hearts out and kept grinding. We learned a lot from this game, and it will help us in the future'.

Week 7: RB Jack Whalen (BCFC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Whalen's 17 att, 119 yds, 3 TD performance against the Toronto North. Whalen from Colorado State was selected in round 3, 1 years ago.

Whalen now has 143 Rushing Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 7: LB James Tavares (BCFC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Tavares absolutely dominated in the Bears 45-24 game with the Toronto North. He finished with 4 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 7

Bears - 45, North - 24
Reapers - 34, RoughRiders - 14
Sharks - 31, Pharaohs - 20
Totems - 27, Gamblers - 7

Game of the Week: Seattle Totems at Windsor Gamblers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Windsor Gamblers
This game will be so very entertaining.

Mary Moore : Windsor Gamblers
Look for them to continue their winstreak. A single digit win.

Jim Nox : Seattle Totems
When you consider the two rosters, it is likely that Ben Cameron - WR needs to show up, but if he does the Totems will be putting up points. This will be an action-packed affair.

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
When you consider the two rosters, I see that Joe Hornsby - DE will be a key player to watch. Not only is he a beast on the Totems defense, he is a walking highlight reel. Boy, oh boy am I looking forward to this.

Is Rodriguez a bad influence?

A person familiar with the Bears says that players are getting tired of Earl Rodriguez - P. He just does not seem to have his priorities straight.

Jacobson points fingers after Reapers loss.

Harsh words after the Reapers game from Thomas Jacobson. The Reapers SS pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. 'I think this roster has great promise, but certain factors are holding us back. One factor might be Shawn Merchant. He has not gotten players to buy in, but I hope we can get in sync soon, but something has to give eventually.' the 30 year old SS said.

Week 6: QB Zackary Robinson (WIN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Windsor Gamblers' Zackary Robinson threw 2 touchdowns, completing 19 of 31 passes for 342 yards in the Gamblers victory over the New Orleans Reapers.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 1994 amateur draft, season number 10 for Robinson, has seen some impressive numbers including 6 touchdown passes this season.

Week 6: DE Steven King (HRR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE King absolutely dominated in the RoughRiders 30-13 game with the BCFC Bears. He finished with 4 Tck, 1 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 6

RoughRiders - 30, Bears - 13
Sharks - 30, Totems - 13
Gamblers - 31, Reapers - 24

Game of the Week: Seattle Totems at Nova Scotia Sharks

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Seattle Totems
The better team wins. The Totems are the better team. No argument. They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.

Mary Moore : Seattle Totems
Looking at the two rosters, it seems obvious that Jeffrey Jones - G is a key cog in the offensive machinery of the Totems. Should be interesting to see him going against a quality opponent.

Jim Nox : Seattle Totems
Leadership. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Joe Hornsby - DE. He will lead the way and help them win. It may even be a blow out.

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
Their win streak will not be broken in this game. Can't lose.

Cameron stating his case to history

The Totems' front office has announced that Ben Cameron - WR is among the favorites in his generation for the future hall of fame. Clearly, after 15 seasons in the league, playing at his level, it is hard to dispute. Hall of fame or not, Cameron is a legend, not only in Seattle, but nationally. The Totems have made no comment on the subject before, but seem fairly satisfied with the whole thing.

Jerry Tate lashes out in wake of loss.

Harsh words after the Pharaohs - Gamblers game from Jerry Tate. The Pharaohs QB called out the Pharaohs' players, suggesting some of his teammates were phoning it in. 'Man, I think a bunch of guys let us down. I could point the finger at many.' the 27 year old QB said. Later in the interview he seemed to indicate that Adam Lawrence - LB was one of the players he had in mind.

Week 5: RB Antonio Mcgee (TOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 5's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Antonio Mcgee. His 18 att, 123 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 27 to 13 victory for the Toronto North.

The former Iowa gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 294 Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 5: CB Tyson Dorsey (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Tyson Dorsey of the New Orleans Reapers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Dorsey finished with 7 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 5

Reapers - 27, Sharks - 24
North - 27, RoughRiders - 13
Gamblers - 10, Pharaohs - 9
Totems - 27, Bears - 7

Game of the Week: Nova Scotia Sharks at New Orleans Reapers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Nova Scotia Sharks
It is never a single player who wins. It is the TEAM that wins. Playing as a team is what you need to do to win tough games like this. This is where guys like Dwain Reyes - C, Patrick Kirk - T and Eugene Sanders - CB come in and makes the difference for this game. This will be a great game to watch.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
I think having a leader like Jonathan Bennett - T is the kind of thing that will help the Reapers win this game. Replace the batteries in your remote. You do not want to miss this game.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
You just have to look at their defense. They are 2nd in sacks with 19. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 17. They are 1st in run defense. Giving up only 72 yards per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 5. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 2nd in forced fumbles. This will be watercooler talk on monday. Do not miss it.

Darren Francis : Nova Scotia Sharks
When you consider the two rosters, there is no way around that the Sharks will need to rely on Patrick Kirk - T for their offense. This is no reason to worry, he is great.

Hall still having red flags

Rumors on social media are swirling that James Hall - FS may be under investigation again. James Hall - FS is making it difficult for himself and the Pharaohs. Hall could be a productive player, but he must be able to stay out of trouble or teams will tire off him sooner rather than later.

Week 4: FS Luis Johnson (NSS) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Johnson's ball hawking ability was on display in the Sharks 38-10 game with the BCFC Bears. He finished with 2 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Luis has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Sharks Defensive Coordinator

Week 4: RB Jaime Corral (HRR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 4's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Jaime Corral. His 21 att, 201 yds, 0 TD performance stood out in the 28 to 10 victory for the Houston RoughRiders.

The former Miami (FL) gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 300 Yards and 0 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 4

Sharks - 38, Bears - 10
Gamblers - 19, North - 15
Totems - 20, Reapers - 14
RoughRiders - 28, Pharaohs - 10

Week 4: CB James Smith (WIN) has suffered a major injury!

The Windsor Gamblers' CB James Smith has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).

Dwain Reyes - C signs extension with the Sharks

The Nova Scotia Sharks front office has announced that they have signed Dwain Reyes - C to a new contract. Reyes will stay with the team on a 2 year deal with a base salary of 4000000

Patrick Jacobsen - T signs extension with the Bears

The BCFC Bears front office has announced that they have signed Patrick Jacobsen - T to a new contract. Jacobsen will stay with the team on a 1 year deal with a base salary of 6830000

Game of the Week: Seattle Totems at New Orleans Reapers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
They won their last game, they will win this game. This will be a very entertaining game.

Mary Moore : Seattle Totems
I think having a leader like Joe Hornsby - DE is the kind of thing that will help the Totems win this game.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
Certainly, this offense will have a good game. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 5. They are 1st in the league passing yards per game. They average 263! They are maulers, 1st in the league in pancakes. They are 5th in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 4. They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 27.7! They greatly outscore them here.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
This is a very good defense. They are 4th in sacks with 13. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 16. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 210.3 per game. They are 1st in run defense. Giving up only 64.7 yards per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 5. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 2nd in forced fumbles.

Pharaohs lost. Pharaohs blames coaching.

Harsh words after the Pharaohs game from Mark Phelan. The Pharaohs C pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. Mark Phelan - C was clearly upset after the Pharaohs loss. 'We learned a lot. We learned a lot about our coaches. We realized that there is a reason we are losing. I am not sure what John Block saw in his preparation, but he has to do a better job at Head Coach', the C said.

Week 3: RB Patrick Pierce (SEA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Pierce's 24 att, 194 yds, 2 TD performance against the BCFC Bears. Pierce from Gardner-Webb was selected in round 3, 6 years ago.

Pierce now has 245 Rushing Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 3: CB Edward Martinez (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Edward Martinez of the New Orleans Reapers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Martinez finished with 3 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Totems - 27, Bears - 21
Reapers - 35, Gamblers - 7
RoughRiders - 20, Sharks - 6
North - 13, Pharaohs - 7

Game of the Week: Nova Scotia Sharks at Houston RoughRiders

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Nova Scotia Sharks
Look at the team play on the Sharks. Look at guys like Dwain Reyes - C, Patrick Kirk - T and Eugene Sanders - CB then you understand why they win this week.

Mary Moore : Houston RoughRiders
I think their offense is really good. They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.

Jim Nox : Nova Scotia Sharks
It may even be a blow out.

Darren Francis : Nova Scotia Sharks
They are on a win streak. They will continue that streak. They will win this game. This will be watercooler talk on monday. Do not miss it.

Whalen still having red flags

Out of BCFC, we have the usual reports about Jack Whalen, the RB. Jack Whalen has had trouble with the law earlier in his career, and has been unable to distance himself from bad influences off the field. This has the characteristics of an ongoing headache for the Bears.

Tice points fingers after Gamblers loss.

Roy Tice was angry with his teammates after the loss. He said that the entire team needed to step up. However, he also singled out some teammates. Roy Tice - RB was clearly upset after the Gamblers loss. 'We need to look at ourselves. If you are Randy Ham (WR), can you look at your performance and be happy? This whole team needs to work harder. This whole team needs to decide what we want', the RB said.

Week 2: WR Alexander Jeffries (SEA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Alexander Jeffries of the Seattle Totems receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 6 rec, 151 yds, 2 TD effort. The former Round 4 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 172 yards on the season.

Week 2: LB Damian Devries (MEM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Damian Devries of the Memphis Pharaohs has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Devries finished with 11 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 2

Gamblers - 32, Bears - 20
Sharks - 45, North - 3
Pharaohs - 24, Reapers - 17
Totems - 31, RoughRiders - 27

Game of the Week: New Orleans Reapers at Memphis Pharaohs

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
You have to think of the roles Gary Johnson - C and Edward Martinez - CB play on this team. They are the players who make everyone work together as a team. Playing as a unit will ensure the Reapers win these difficult games.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
The leadership on this team is great. Having a guy like Jonathan Bennett - T on the field and in the locker room is exactly what you need to win games like this.

Jim Nox : Memphis Pharaohs
They will be angry after losing that last game. They will be fired up to win here.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
Looking at how the teams match up, I do not think there is any doubt that Randy Bowling - LB will run circles around the offense. This is going to be great to watch.

Reyes: The icon

A person familiar with the Sharks says that the retirement of Dwain Reyes - C is on everyones minds this season. Surely, losing a legend of Reyes's caliber is something the Sharks are planning for. Still, it is hard to feel sorry for Nova Scotia. After all they do get to have a legend on their team for now.

Fraser blasts coach in wake of North loss.

Richard Fraser was angry about the game against Reapers. Moreover, he denied that the players were at fault. 'I think this roster has great promise, but certain factors are holding us back. One factor might be Gerard Steed. He has not gotten players to buy in, but I hope we can get in sync soon, but something has to give eventually.' the 29 year old SS said.

Week 1: TE Alan Addison (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Alan Addison of the New Orleans Reapers receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 3 rec, 113 yds, 2 TD effort. The former Round 2 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 113 yards on the season.

Week 1: DE Max Tiller (NSS) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Max Tiller of the Nova Scotia Sharks has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Tiller finished with 4 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 1

Bears - 19, Pharaohs - 16
Reapers - 31, North - 17
RoughRiders - 13, Gamblers - 10
Sharks - 13, Totems - 3

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: Toronto North with 11 votes (Runner up: Nova Scotia Sharks with 7 votes)

American Conference US: Houston RoughRiders with 11 votes (Runner up: Seattle Totems with 7 votes)

Game of the Week: Memphis Pharaohs at BCFC Bears

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : BCFC Bears
I really think their defense will make the difference.

Mary Moore : Memphis Pharaohs
For this game, it is likely that Paul Russell - WR will be a key player to watch. He always delivers a highlight reel.

Jim Nox : BCFC Bears
If they do not win, I have to buy cake for the entire office. That is how sure I am.

Darren Francis : BCFC Bears
I just really like the way they coach in BCFC. Head coach Ellsworth Robinson is doing great things. He is running an explosive defense. I see a lot of points being scored in this game.

Future star for Memphis Pharaohs?

Devries, D. - LB from Memphis Pharaohs has shown everyone at spring camp why they drafted him in round 1. Everyone, from coaches, to fans, to fellow players are gushing about the progress Devries has made.

Future star for Seattle Totems?

Hernandez, M. - C from Seattle Totems has shown everyone at spring camp why they drafted him in round 2. Everyone, from coaches, to fans, to fellow players are gushing about the progress Hernandez has made.

Training Camp: DT Willie Whalen (NSS) has suffered a major injury!

The Nova Scotia Sharks' DT Willie Whalen has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).

DE Kevin Gaskins (N/A) has retired!

DE Kevin Gaskins (73 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

WR Kevin Case (N/A) has retired!

WR Kevin Case (82 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:
LB Alex Toth
LB Hassan Lennon
LB Sean Bradley

Free Agency Round 10: Round Up

5 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Ray Thornton. The LB out of USC signed a $2,950,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Memphis Pharaohs.

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

BCFC Bears was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).

The biggest spender was Memphis Pharaohs who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $2,950,000.

Free Agency Round 9: Round Up

3 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Darren Solano. The DT out of Florida State signed a $3,550,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Memphis Pharaohs.

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

BCFC Bears was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Memphis Pharaohs who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $3,550,000.

Free Agency Round 8: Round Up

2 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Elliott Sams. The WR out of Georgia signed a $1,750,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Houston RoughRiders.

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

Houston RoughRiders was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Houston RoughRiders who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $2,100,000.

Free Agency Round 7: Round Up

1 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was James White. The DE out of Baylor signed a $310,000 contract for 4 year(s) with BCFC Bears.

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

BCFC Bears was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was BCFC Bears who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $310,000.

Free Agency Round 6: Round Up

2 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Wendell Cooksey. The DT out of Southern Miss signed a $300,000 contract for 2 year(s) with BCFC Bears.

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

BCFC Bears was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was BCFC Bears who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $610,000.

LB Nelson Lockhart (WIN) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The Windsor Gamblers drafted Nelson Lockhart #1 overall in the 2004 draft. The 6' 4" LB 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," Lockhart said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

Moore and Nox Mock Draft

Pick 1: Windsor Gamblers
Larry Moore: Emil Medrano - QB
Respected for his good behavior on the field. He has good field vision. He is accurate enough to place the ball where the receiver can make the play. Throws with purpose and power. People always say you should not prioritize needs over quality. That is not an issue here, they get to have their cake and eat it too.

Jim Nox: Emil Medrano - QB
His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. He understands defensive schemes. Trusts his own accuracy, and is rarely disappointed. Receivers need to be on their toes because he throws hard. Once this kid gets in the building, they will be set at this position for years.

Pick 2: New Orleans Reapers
Larry Moore: John Eggleston - QB
Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Well liked in the locker room. He studies hard. Will make tight throws. A player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.

Jim Nox: Nelson Lockhart - LB
This guy understands what it means to be a pro. This is a kid who tackles well. The expectation is that his strength will translate into fumbles. It will definitely help him shed blocks and produce big hits. Fill the need with a quality player. Best case scenario here.

Pick 3: Toronto North
Larry Moore: Nelson Lockhart - LB
The guy has his head on straight. Great technique on tackling. This guy is pure muscle. He will shed blocks and hit he hole on run plays. He fills a need for them. Great pick here.

Jim Nox: John Eggleston - QB
He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Liked by coaches and teammates. He has good field vision. Delivers the ball accurately. Plug a hole in the roster with a great player. That is really what they need to do. This pick does it.

Pick 4: Seattle Totems
Larry Moore: James Grigsby - QB
This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. He can pick apart a defense. He is accurate enough to place the ball where the receiver can make the play. He fills a hole at the position. Blue-chip player. Will fit right in and start right away. Love it.

Jim Nox: Clifford Hardwick - LB
Need a leader? He is your guy. He is driven by the love of the sport. This guy is pure muscle. He will shed blocks and hit he hole on run plays. Solid talent that fits their needs. Really that is all there is to it. Perfect situation. Take the money and run.

Pick 5: Houston RoughRiders
Larry Moore: James Breedlove - DE
Will not have to come off the field for in obvious passing situations. Has enough quickness to pressure Quarterbacks off the edge. When the available talent fits what you need, there is reason to celebrate. They are getting a great talent who will serve them for many years.

Jim Nox: Raymond Crump - RB
Speed, speed, speed! His strength is good, and will only get better with professional training. Fans might not be on board with what can be framed as a need pick. But trust me once they see this kid play, they will be more than happy.

Pick 6: BCFC Bears
Larry Moore: Jesse Marsh - WR
Will occasionally impress you by coming down with throws others would not catch. Slippery. That is what he is. Will work well in traffic. Will occasionally turn short gains into big plays. Fans, coaches, and teammates alike will be ecstatic to get him on the team. He fits what they need, he is such a great talent. Everything lines up.

Jim Nox: Jesse Marsh - WR
Has pro ready catching ability, and that is what you are lookng for if you are going to take a receiver this high. Runs pretty routes. Changes direction effortlessly. They should not be afraid to fill a need here. He will start day one. Quality pick right here.

Pick 7: Nova Scotia Sharks
Larry Moore: Mike Hernandez - C
Has nice technique when blocking on run plays. Keeps his leverage and finishes his blocks. Bright kid, reacts well on the field. They would be crazy not to take him here. A great fit, both in terms of what they need and the quality of player they get. This will put a smile on many faces.

Jim Nox: Mike Hernandez - C
Nice blocking skills on run plays. He will contribute to the running game. Pretty fast learner. Take the blue-chip player. Do not worry about sexier picks. He fits what you need and the quality is there.

Pick 8: Memphis Pharaohs
Larry Moore: Raymond Crump - RB
A real blazer. Few players will catch him in a race. Good strength will serve him well at the pro level. Fans might not be on board with what can be framed as a need pick. But trust me once they see this kid play, they will be more than happy.

Jim Nox: Garth Hobson - RB
He takes care of his teammates. Most everyone who ever played with him, counts him as their friend. His speed is not the first thing you notice, but he has more than enough. Good strength will serve him well at the pro level. Pretty smart. Are there other guys worth picking here? Sure, but none of them fit this well with what they need, and he is a solid talent.

Pick 9: Windsor Gamblers
Larry Moore: Clifford Hardwick - LB
Intangibles, leadership, what's not to love? This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. This is a young man who has enough strength to shed blocks. Did I mention strength?. Do not fret. You need him, fans love him. Surefire pick.

Jim Nox: James Grigsby - QB
This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. A truly cerebral player. Makes nice throws. This guy is available. This guy fills a need. They have to take him. It makes so much sense.

Pick 10: New Orleans Reapers
Larry Moore: Russell Reed - LB
His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. Fans might not be on board with what can be framed as a need pick. But trust me once they see this kid play, they will be more than happy.

Jim Nox: Russell Reed - LB
Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Take the blue-chip player. Do not worry about sexier picks. He fits what you need and the quality is there.

Free Agency Round 5: Round Up

7 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Alonso Churchill. The CB out of Memphis signed a $4,630,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Windsor Gamblers.

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

Windsor Gamblers was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Toronto North who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $9,330,000.

DT Stuart Lira (TOR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, DT Stuart Lira was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Toronto North were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Lira's agent called to tell him that the North head coach was in town. Soon, Lira was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Lira is being fitted for a North uniform.

One of the league's top DTs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 1 year contract worth $4,350,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the North," Lira said.

Free Agency Round 4: Round Up

2 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Brendon Brandon. The WR out of Notre Dame signed a $1,810,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Houston RoughRiders.

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

Houston RoughRiders was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Houston RoughRiders who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $1,810,000.

Free Agency Round 3: Round Up

3 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Melvin Peace. The C out of Ohio State signed a $3,955,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Seattle Totems.

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

BCFC Bears was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Memphis Pharaohs who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $3,970,000.

C Melvin Peace (SEA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Melvin Peace, one of the league's top Cs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $3,955,000 to play for the Seattle Totems.

Free Agency Round 1: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Melvin Thatcher. The DE out of West Virginia signed a $5,530,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Toronto North.

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

BCFC Bears was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was BCFC Bears who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $5,770,000.

Offseason Team Needs with Jeremy Piper

With a new offseason under way, some rosters are in good shape. However, other teams have big needs to address this offseason. Your always trusty Jeremy Piper here brings you a quick glance at the teams with work to do. Whether they fill their needs in the draft or with veterans in free agency remains to be seen.

Here we go:
BCFC Bears: T WR DT FS
Nova Scotia Sharks: T C CB DT
Windsor Gamblers: QB RB G T WR CB LB DE
Toronto North: QB WR CB LB DT DE FS
New Orleans Reapers: G CB LB
Houston RoughRiders: RB G T C WR CB LB DE
Memphis Pharaohs: RB T WR
Seattle Totems: C WR LB FS

Memphis Pharaohs scrambles to fill their staff

With free agency and the draft approaching fast, the Memphis Pharaohs have been scrambling to fill their coaching and front with viable candidates,

Nova Scotia Sharks Announce new staff.

Sharks revealed that they have signed James Gamble as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Sharks.

Memphis Pharaohs steal Joan Chang from the Memphis Pharaohs

The Pharaohs have announced that they have signed Joan Chang as their new Offensive Coordinator. Chang was previously working for Pharaohs as Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 4 million pr year with the Pharaohs.

Draft Order: Windsor Gamblers own first overall.

Pick 1: Windsor Gamblers
Pick 2: New Orleans Reapers
Pick 3: Toronto North
Pick 4: Seattle Totems
Pick 5: Houston RoughRiders
Pick 6: BCFC Bears
Pick 7: Nova Scotia Sharks
Pick 8: Memphis Pharaohs

Coaching Carousel Predictions.

The offseason is upon us and that means teams are shaking up their coaching staffs. This means that we get to take our annual look at coordinators who could make the leap to become head coaches, and the teams who are likely to poach them.

The prime candidates identified by our experts are:
Mauricio Glaze - Defensive Coordinator - Seattle Totems
Frederick Boggs - Offensive Coordinator - Toronto North
Jeffrey Clark - Defensive Coordinator - Houston RoughRiders
Eldridge Miller - Defensive Coordinator - BCFC Bears
Alex Baldwin - Defensive Coordinator - Windsor Gamblers
Charles Mack - Offensive Coordinator - New Orleans Reapers

To Leroy Thomas - DT, the past is the past.

Leroy Thomas is a great story, having worked his way out of a troubled youth. To many, Thomas is becoming a posterboy for the league's ability to help talented young men rehabilitate themselves through sports.

To Thomas Thibodeau - G, the past is the past.

Thomas Thibodeau is a great story, having worked his way out of a troubled youth. To many, Thibodeau is becoming a posterboy for the league's ability to help talented young men rehabilitate themselves through sports.

To Laurence Delvalle - SS, the past is the past.

Laurence Delvalle is a great story, having worked his way out of a troubled youth. To many, Delvalle is becoming a posterboy for the league's ability to help talented young men rehabilitate themselves through sports.

Other retirements

QB Gene Mcallister (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB John Sheets (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Felix Love (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Buford Castro (46 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Luther Novotny (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Donald Reid (56 ovr) : Career stats: 109 att, 265 yds, 4 TD, 23 rec, 174 yds, 0 TD
FB Gregg Girard (51 ovr) : Career stats: 19 att, 98 yds, 0 TD, 2 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD
FB Carroll Brooks (41 ovr) : Career stats: 3 att, 0 yds, 0 TD, 7 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD
G Bryan Wiese (62 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G Bryan England (54 ovr) : Career stats: 90 Pancakes
G Richard Santana (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Benjamin Mendoza (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Robert Gonzalez (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Timothy Pender (53 ovr) : Career stats: 5 Pancakes
T Domingo Hermann (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Ernest Williams (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Derrick Whyte (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Dennis Morgan (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
C Michael Ward (64 ovr) : Career stats: 14 Pancakes
C Salvatore Sanders (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
TE Edward Gentry (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Leonard Clay (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Anthony Luster (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Mike Butler (59 ovr) : Career stats: 11 rec, 126 yds, 3 TD
WR Jeffrey Glaze (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Albert Sims (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Raymond Carter (55 ovr) : Career stats: 20 rec, 303 yds, 3 TD
WR Roger Burleson (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Roberto Estes (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Brian Chamberlin (48 ovr) : Career stats: 26 rec, 290 yds, 2 TD
WR John Burton (46 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Jake Scanlon (35 ovr) : Career stats: 73 rec, 666 yds, 4 TD
CB Victor Ivory (60 ovr) : Career stats:
CB John Rios (59 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Alfredo Gardiner (51 ovr) : Career stats: 50 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR
CB Arthur Looney (48 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Tck, 1 Sck
CB Albert Walker (45 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Michael Starkey (59 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Hans Glenn (50 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Robert White (49 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Emery Guerra (49 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck, 1 Sck
LB Eddie Garcia (46 ovr) : Career stats: 40 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF
LB Donald Jobe (45 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Connie Wright (31 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck
DT Jose Perry (51 ovr) : Career stats: 10 Tck, 3 Sck
DT James Bowman (42 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Ryan Shelton (40 ovr) : Career stats: 42 Tck, 4 Sck, 2 FF
DT Hugh Shields (39 ovr) : Career stats:
FS Orlando Solomon (56 ovr) : Career stats:
FS Gerard Knight (52 ovr) : Career stats:
FS Dwight Watts (51 ovr) : Career stats:
FS Jose Marchand (51 ovr) : Career stats: 19 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int
SS Orville Wright (59 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Alan Stephenson (52 ovr) : Career stats: 14 Tck, 2 Sck
SS James Mendenhall (50 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Gregory Schiller (49 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Lee Mcalister (48 ovr) : Career stats:
SS John Ross (47 ovr) : Career stats:
K Zackary Bridges (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K Henry Boatright (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
P Alan Slone (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
P Thomas Metzler (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
P Jared Caraballo (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
P Henry Paris (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
P George Perez (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20

TE Alfred Dixon (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' TE Alfred Dixon has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 109 rec, 1351 yds, 8 TD

DT Thomas Clem (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT Thomas Clem has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 33 Tck, 16 Sck, 3 FF, 2 FR

DE Peter Bethea (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DE Peter Bethea has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 64 Tck, 40 Sck, 1 Sfty, 10 FF, 3 FR

FB Chong Graves (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' FB Chong Graves has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 53 att, 51 yds, 1 TD, 23 rec, 239 yds, 0 TD

T Emery Clemons (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Emery Clemons has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 51 Pancakes

DE Houston Kennedy (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DE Houston Kennedy has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 42 Tck, 19 Sck, 2 FF, 3 FR

QB Richard Browder (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' QB Richard Browder has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 13/131, 237 yds, 0 TD

G Howard Stovall (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' G Howard Stovall has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 69 Pancakes

DE William Hammett (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DE William Hammett has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 53 Tck, 32 Sck, 1 FF, 3 FR

CB Ralph Norris (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB Ralph Norris has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 32 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 Sfty, 1 FF, 1 FR

P Kenneth Carrion (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' P Kenneth Carrion has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 7572 yards, 54 inside 20

DE Charles Myers (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DE Charles Myers has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 53 Tck, 27 Sck, 5 FF

LB William Barlow (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' LB William Barlow has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 104 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF

G Thomas Harbin (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' G Thomas Harbin has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 176 Pancakes

RB Tyrone Tanaka (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' RB Tyrone Tanaka has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 193 att, 508 yds, 3 TD, 16 rec, 271 yds, 2 TD

LB Ezequiel Hall (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' LB Ezequiel Hall has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 190 Tck, 8 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Sfty, 1 FF

SS Carlos Kruse (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' SS Carlos Kruse has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 242 Tck, 8 Sck, 5 Int, 4 FF, 2 FR

T Russ Rowland (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Russ Rowland has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 645 Pancakes

QB Andrew Dunne (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' QB Andrew Dunne has retired after 16 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 275/701, 5283 yds, 34 TD

FS George Sotelo (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' FS George Sotelo has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 121 Tck, 7 Sck, 8 Int, 2 Def TD, 4 FF, 4 FR

T Christopher Sparks (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Christopher Sparks has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 581 Pancakes

WR Joseph Mclain (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' WR Joseph Mclain has retired after 17 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 162 rec, 2517 yds, 23 TD

DT Daniel Jackson (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT Daniel Jackson has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 138 Tck, 23 Sck, 6 FF, 3 FR

G Terry Parker (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' G Terry Parker has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 407 Pancakes

G Bruce Cerda (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' G Bruce Cerda has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 711 Pancakes

DE Derek Soliz (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DE Derek Soliz has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 120 Tck, 58 Sck, 1 Sfty, 10 FF, 2 FR

WR Anthony Ruffin (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' WR Anthony Ruffin has retired after 17 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 867 rec, 12207 yds, 87 TD

DE Joseph Curley (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DE Joseph Curley has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 55 Tck, 19 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR

CB John Dasilva (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB John Dasilva has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 489 Tck, 13 Sck, 21 Int, 3 Def TD, 8 FF, 4 FR

CB Jerrod Bowie (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB Jerrod Bowie has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 107 Tck, 3 Sck, 3 Int, 1 FR

G Ricky Bryant (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' G Ricky Bryant has retired after 20 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 623 Pancakes

CB Andre Dunaway (SEA) has retired!

The Seattle Totems' CB Andre Dunaway has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 626 Tck, 14 Sck, 29 Int, 6 Def TD, 5 FF, 4 FR

DE George Cave (HRR) has retired!

The Houston RoughRiders' DE George Cave has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 211 Tck, 92 Sck, 1 Def TD, 3 Sfty, 11 FF, 3 FR

WR Alberto Gabriel (HRR) has retired!

The Houston RoughRiders' WR Alberto Gabriel has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 674 rec, 11688 yds, 97 TD

FS Jonathan Devine (HRR) has retired!

The Houston RoughRiders' FS Jonathan Devine has retired after 15 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 726 Tck, 27 Sck, 22 Int, 7 Def TD, 1 Sfty, 10 FF, 3 FR

RB Alfred Pearson (WIN) has retired!

The Windsor Gamblers' RB Alfred Pearson has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 1121 att, 4133 yds, 29 TD, 60 rec, 714 yds, 6 TD

LB Nathan Holguin (WIN) has retired!

The Windsor Gamblers' LB Nathan Holguin has retired after 15 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 792 Tck, 48 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Sfty, 22 FF, 6 FR

RB Sheldon Abbott (BCFC) has retired!

The BCFC Bears' RB Sheldon Abbott has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 517 att, 2569 yds, 20 TD, 10 rec, 111 yds, 1 TD