American Conference All-Star Bowl announced!

The American Conference Conference has announced their All-Star Bowl squad for 2021.
QB Mike Gonzalez - Reapers (296/472, 3501 yds, 30 TD)
QB Anthony Sneed - Pharaohs (235/360, 2956 yds, 27 TD)
QB Adam Conte - Totems (284/443, 3095 yds, 25 TD)
RB Michael Sanders - Reapers (263 att, 1320 yds, 10 TD, 7 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD)
RB Gregorio Akers - RoughRiders (253 att, 1031 yds, 6 TD, 41 rec, 359 yds, 3 TD)
RB Carlo Johnston - Pharaohs (319 att, 1351 yds, 10 TD, 9 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD)
FB Clyde Holt - Pharaohs (8 att, 64 yds, 2 TD)
G Raymond Kruger - Reapers (56 Pancakes)
G Richard Herzog - Reapers (37 Pancakes)
G Patrick Penny - Totems (41 Pancakes)
T Brooks Mack - Reapers (75 Pancakes)
T Timothy Sutton - Pharaohs (81 Pancakes)
T Scott Morgan - Totems (52 Pancakes)
C Arthur Doherty - Reapers (36 Pancakes)
C Ronald Tarver - Pharaohs (41 Pancakes)
TE Wilmer Fournier - RoughRiders (58 rec, 542 yds, 2 TD)
TE Jeremy Hinton - Pharaohs (35 rec, 523 yds, 5 TD)
WR Jacob Wooley - Reapers (72 rec, 1031 yds, 7 TD)
WR Jose Bender - Reapers (71 rec, 900 yds, 9 TD)
WR Jason Raley - Pharaohs (61 rec, 962 yds, 9 TD)
WR Perry Gamez - Totems (87 rec, 1311 yds, 15 TD)
WR Louis Enos - Totems (82 rec, 967 yds, 7 TD)
CB Glenn Hinkle - RoughRiders (64 Tck, 1 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR)
CB John Tolbert - Totems (54 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF)
CB James Padgett - Totems (50 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FR)
LB Patrick Li - Reapers (126 Tck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
LB Juan Norton - Reapers (84 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int)
LB Michael Melendez - RoughRiders (97 Tck, 4 Sck, 2 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR)
LB Albert Armstrong - Totems (81 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
LB John Odom - Totems (73 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FF)
LB Willie Erwin - Totems (66 Tck, 9 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Sfty, 2 FF, 1 FR)
DT Jay O'Brien - Reapers (8 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR)
DT John Cobbs - RoughRiders (19 Tck, 1 Sck)
DT Marcos Mott - Totems (19 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF)
DT Brian Blankenship - Totems (13 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF)
DE James Chun - Reapers (17 Tck, 5 Sck)
DE Howard Burleson - Pharaohs (20 Tck, 3 Sck)
DE Joseph Bradley - Totems (14 Tck, 5 Sck)
FS Milo Irvine - Reapers (39 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR)
FS William Thomas - Totems (65 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF)
SS Fred Jackson - Reapers (53 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR)
SS Hector Handy - Reapers (53 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 1 FR)
K Chris Upchurch - Reapers (20/24 FG)
P Sean Aponte - Reapers (2912 yards, 28 inside 20)

Canadian Conference All-Star Bowl announced!

The Canadian Conference Conference has announced their All-Star Bowl squad for 2021.
QB Gary Roussel - Bears (293/459, 3706 yds, 37 TD)
QB Juan Taylor - Vikings (258/447, 2896 yds, 16 TD)
QB Hiram Vogel - North (277/431, 2862 yds, 20 TD)
RB Horace Saucedo - Bears (270 att, 1307 yds, 3 TD, 16 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD)
RB Alton Vidal - Vikings (202 att, 1133 yds, 7 TD, 28 rec, 159 yds, 1 TD)
RB Adam Frey - Gamblers (388 att, 1959 yds, 4 TD, 2 rec, 19 yds, 1 TD)
FB John Wilkins - Vikings (35 att, 164 yds, 12 TD, 20 rec, 213 yds, 3 TD)
G Casey Garcia - Gamblers (48 Pancakes)
G William James - North (47 Pancakes)
G Samuel Kaufman - North (54 Pancakes)
T Joe Spruill - Vikings (64 Pancakes)
T Joseph Dozier - Gamblers (61 Pancakes)
T Charles McCormack - North (63 Pancakes)
C Charles Cassell - Vikings (53 Pancakes)
C Blaine Huskey - Gamblers (50 Pancakes)
TE Jason Billingsley - Bears (43 rec, 417 yds, 6 TD)
TE Louis Prather - North (65 rec, 710 yds, 6 TD)
WR Timothy Willis - Bears (85 rec, 1596 yds, 10 TD)
WR Morton Grey - Bears (65 rec, 944 yds, 12 TD)
WR Sean Marino - Vikings (48 rec, 749 yds, 8 TD)
WR Michael Dodd - Vikings (95 rec, 1142 yds, 4 TD)
WR Elbert Mcmullen - North (83 rec, 1094 yds, 7 TD)
CB Nathan Beckman - Bears (65 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR)
CB Alejandro Arias - Vikings (74 Tck, 6 Int, 3 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR)
CB Kevin Masters - North (55 Tck, 7 Int, 3 Def TD, 1 FF)
LB Bobby Gavin - Bears (115 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 FF)
LB Christopher Posey - Bears (87 Tck, 6 Sck, 4 FF, 1 FR)
LB Matthew Mills - Bears (70 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
LB Sean Shirley - Vikings (82 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR)
LB Terry Drew - Gamblers (75 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR)
LB Rene Steiner - North (65 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR)
DT Benjamin Woodson - Bears (10 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF)
DT Jake William - Bears (22 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR)
DT Frances Bailey - Gamblers (13 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR)
DT Gino Casillas - Gamblers (13 Tck, 1 Sck)
DE James Bailey - Bears (19 Tck, 5 Sck)
DE Vito Hein - Vikings (17 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR)
DE Ty Guffey - Gamblers (23 Tck, 3 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR)
FS Adam Goins - Bears (73 Tck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 2 FR)
FS Norman Robinson - Vikings (58 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FR)
SS Aaron Grooms - Bears (80 Tck, 1 Int)
SS Bruce Pierson - North (68 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD)
K Richard Bacon - Bears (27/33 FG)
P Jason Milliken - Bears (2690 yards, 22 inside 20)

QB Gary Roussel (BCFC) wins League MVP!

NEW YORK -- The BCFC Bears' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Roussel won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 293/459, 3706 yds, 37 TD.

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

QB Gary Roussel (BCFC) wins Playoff MVP!

NEW YORK -- The BCFC Bears' QB took home the 2021 Playoff MVP award today. Roussel won the award by amassing playoff totals of 49/66, 667 yds, 4 TD.

LB Willie Erwin (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Year!

NEW YORK -- In his own view, Willie Erwin put together his best professional season in 2021. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 2021 Defensive Player of the Year.

The versatile Erwin had 66 tackles, 9 sacks, 1 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles with 0 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the Totems' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Erwin a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.

QB Gary Roussel (BCFC) wins Offensive Player of the Year!

BCFC Bears quarterback Gary Roussel is Wolverine Studios Sports Network's Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of players, coaches and executives.

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

Roussel in 2021 had 3706 yards and 37 TDs, with only 7 interceptions for a QB Rating of 109.4.

LB Lawrence Tyner (WIN) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Windsor Gamblers' LB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Tyner won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 78 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF, 2 FR.

WR Michael Dodd (NSS) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Nova Scotia Vikings' WR was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Dodd won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 95 rec, 1142 yds, 4 TD.

2021 The Brewmaster's Bowl

The BCFC Bears have defeated the Seattle Totems in the 2021 The Brewmaster's Bowl.

The final score was Bears 31 - Totems 26.

Gary Roussel - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Moises Starr - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

Con Championship Game

The Seattle Totems have defeated the New Orleans Reapers in the 2021 Con Championship Game.

The final score was Reapers 13 - Totems 27.

Perry Gamez - WR had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Albert Armstrong - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

Con Championship Game

The BCFC Bears have defeated the Nova Scotia Vikings in the 2021 Con Championship Game.

The final score was Bears 27 - Vikings 23.

Horace Saucedo - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Sean Shirley - LB had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.

Week 15: RB Carlo Johnston (MEM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Johnston's 29 att, 150 yds, 2 TD performance against the Houston RoughRiders. Johnston from California was selected in round 2, 2 years ago.

Johnston now has 1351 Rushing Yards and 10 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 15: LB Albert Armstrong (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Albert Armstrong of the Seattle Totems has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Armstrong finished with 15 Tck, 2 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 15

Vikings - 45, North - 34
Pharaohs - 37, RoughRiders - 20
Bears - 23, Totems - 18
Reapers - 27, Gamblers - 24

Game of the Week: Windsor Gamblers at New Orleans Reapers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
I really think their defense will make the difference. They are 4th in sacks with 22. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 17.9. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 192.8 per game. They are 4th in interceptions with 13. They are 1st in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 3rd in forced fumbles. Really this could go either way, but you will never get me to admit it.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
For this game, I feel certain that Reapers have got to love fielding James Chun - DE on their defense. This man will be critical this week, and will give the offense plenty of trouble. The way they win this game will tell a lot about what they are as a team.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
Head coach John Painter puts them over the top in this game. He is a great offensive mind. He is innovative with his defense. This game will be so very entertaining.

Darren Francis : Windsor Gamblers
They will rack up a lot of points.

Reapers racking up yards!

The offense of the Reapers is slaying everybody this year, posting 5176 total yards and 403 points thus far in 13 games. Quarterback Mike Gonzalez - QB and receiver Jacob Wooley - WR have tag-teamed to the tune of 888 yards this season, while Running Back Michael Sanders - RB has piled up for 1266. The fat boys on the line has crushed the opposition for 368 pancakes this season while surrendering only 9 quarterback sacks.

Top receiver trio?

The Bears trio of Timothy Willis - WR, Morton Grey - WR and Jason Billingsley - TE are currently the leading trio of offensive skill players catching the ball in the league, with 2740 receiving yards between the three.

Houston RoughRiders take home the upset victory!

The Houston RoughRiders fans are celebrating after the RoughRiders took down the Nova Scotia Vikings.
In a fantastic effort the RoughRiders brought home the win against a superior opponent. The supporters of the RoughRiders are taking the victory as evidence that the team is only a couple of seasons away from being a top program, if they can keep progressing and developing their program.

Willis unhappy after the Bears close loss.

Timothy Willis was not happy in an interview after the Bears lost to the Totems. 'Surely, we have to take responsibility, but they were playing dirty, and it is a testament to their character' said the Bears Timothy Willis - WR. He continued: 'The Totems' players will likely take offense to this, but I do not care. It is what it is, they did not deserve to win'.'

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2021 Week 15)

You know what time it is. It is time for your weekly coach comparison with Simon Sly. Let us get on with it.

LAWRENCE SCHAEFER, HEAD COACH, TORONTO NORTH
The North currently sit at 4-9.

Lawrence Schaefer wants his offense and defense to play smart, conservative football. Let the other team make the mistakes. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organisation.

Schaefer is slightly better than Archibald at estimating player potential.
Schaefer has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Archibald.
Schaefer outperforms Archibald in player development.
Schaefer seems a little bit smarter than Archibald.
Schaefer is better suited to lead a team than Archibald.
Schaefer motivates his team a little better than Archibald.
Schaefer makes his players hit the weight room more often than Archibald.
Schaefer prepares better than Archibald.


ANDREW ARCHIBALD, HEAD COACH, BCFC BEARS
The Bears currently sit at 8-5.

Andrew Archibald preaches flexibility on both offense and defense, focusing on what the situation demands. Professionalism is the key for him. He demands accountability from everyone around him.

Archibald is not as rigid as Schaefer.

Week 14: RB Adam Frey (WIN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Frey's 30 att, 214 yds, 1 TD performance against the Toronto North. Frey from Virginia was selected in round 1, 7 years ago.

Frey now has 1743 Rushing Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 14: LB Bobby Gavin (BCFC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Gavin absolutely dominated in the Reapers 31-17 game with the BCFC Bears. He finished with 9 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 14

Gamblers - 26, North - 20
Pharaohs - 31, Totems - 3
Reapers - 31, Bears - 17
RoughRiders - 24, Vikings - 23

Game of the Week: New Orleans Reapers at BCFC Bears

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : BCFC Bears
Believe me.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
When you think of the players that will be on the field, I think a good bet is that there is this DE named James Chun. 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?Lots of points scored.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
Head coach John Painter puts them over the top in this game. He is doing some really smart things on offense. He is one of the best defensive minds. The way they win this game will tell a lot about what they are as a team.

Darren Francis : BCFC Bears
Looking at how the teams match up, I do not think there is any doubt that Jesse Mackie - CB is the kind of player who gives offensive coordinators nightmares.

Windsor Gamblers defense dominates!

The Gamblers' defense is terrorizing opponents this season. In 12 games they’ve allowed only 3604 total yards and 238 points. Francisco Franklin - LB is the heart of the defense with 69 take downs on the year. Could the D be back in Windsor?

Toronto North surprise everyone!

The Toronto North have managed an unlikely win against Nova Scotia Vikings.
The Vikings appeared dejected towards the end of the game, while the North kept their cool and drove the victory home. Most pundits had expected the Vikings to win with ease, and the loss to such an inferior opponent is a tough blow to the lofty expectations for the program. Meanwhile, the North fans were celebrating in the street, having had their hopes for the future bolstered at least momentarily.

North' Hector Frye has an opinion on who is the best RB

RB Hector Frye sparked up a friendly rivalry with Alton Vidal in an interview with local news. Hector Frye brings up Alton Vidal every chance he gets, it seems. 'Is he faster than me? nah. Look at the tape, once the pads come on he slows down. Sure, he is good and he may even be as good as me some day.' The North RB said. Certainly such words will set the internet forums on fire, and it will be interesting to see if Alton Vidal takes the bait and responds.

Week 13: RB Adam Frey (WIN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Frey's 31 att, 157 yds, 1 TD performance against the Memphis Pharaohs. Frey from Virginia was selected in round 1, 7 years ago.

Frey now has 1529 Rushing Yards and 3 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 13: CB Kevin Masters (TOR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Masters's ball hawking ability was on display in the North 30-28 game with the Nova Scotia Vikings. He finished with 3 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

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

Game Recaps for Week 13

North - 30, Vikings - 28
Reapers - 23, Totems - 9
Gamblers - 20, Pharaohs - 13

Horace Saucedo - RB signs extension with the Bears

The BCFC Bears front office has announced that they have signed Horace Saucedo - RB to a new contract. Saucedo will stay with the team on a 4 year deal with a base salary of 3150000

Game of the Week: New Orleans Reapers at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
In this game, I predict that James Chun - DE can take over a game. There is a reason they are paying him that much money.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
This is just what my gut tells me.

Jim Nox : Seattle Totems
Their defense will step up this game. They are 1st in sacks with 30. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 26.5. They are 2nd in run defense. Giving up only 104.2 yards per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 14. They are 2nd in forced fumbles.

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
This week, the Totems will count on the leadership of John Tolbert - CB and Rich Johnson - T to get the win. It is leadership skills like that you need for these tough games. Get your popcorn ready.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2021 Week 13)

As always I am Simon Sly with your weekly coach comparison. Let us jump right in.

RICHARD MORRISON, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, MEMPHIS PHARAOHS
The Pharaohs currently sit at 3-8.

Richard Morrison wants to be aggressive on offense. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.
Richard Morrison runs a run first Spread Hybrid offense. He wants running backs who can also block. He runs mostly from power formations. Fullbacks are not utilized much. In the passing game, he prefers medium passes, focusing on the line to gain. He likes receivers who can stretch the field.

They are 6th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 4th in the league passing touchdowns with 21. They are 6th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 214.5.They are 8th in the league in sacks allowed.They are 2nd in the league in pancakes.They are 4th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.They are 4th in the league average yards per rush.They are 4th in the league rushing touchdowns with 12.They are 3rd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 141.They are 6th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 23.5.
Morrison outperforms Thomas in assessing player ability.
Morrison is slightly better than Thomas at estimating player potential.
Morrison is a better offisive mind than Thomas.
Morrison is not as rigid as Thomas.
Morrison seems a little bit smarter than Thomas.
Morrison motivates his team a little better than Thomas.
Morrison works with young players somewhat better than Thomas.


WILLIAM THOMAS, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, BCFC BEARS
The Bears currently sit at 8-4.

William Thomas likes to mix it up on offense, switching between aggressive and conservative styles. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
William Thomas runs a pass heavy Vertical offense. He wants his running backs to focus on running the ball, limiting their other duties. In the passing game, he prefers medium passes, focusing on the line to gain. He places a premium on recievers with sure hands.

They are 2nd in the league pass completion percentage.
They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 33.
They are 1st in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 273.3.
They are 6th in the league in sacks allowed.
They are 6th in the league in pancakes.
They are 1st in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.
They are 3rd in the league average yards per rush.
They are 8th in the league rushing touchdowns with 4.
They are 7th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 106.8.
They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. With an average of 29.8.

Thomas is better suited to lead a team than Morrison.

Week 12: WR Jacob Wooley (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Jacob Wooley of the New Orleans Reapers receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 7 rec, 126 yds, 1 TD effort. The former Round 1 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 839 yards on the season.

Week 12: CB Chris Brewster (WIN) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Chris Brewster of the Windsor Gamblers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Brewster finished with 3 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 12

Gamblers - 20, Vikings - 13
Totems - 24, RoughRiders - 10
Bears - 42, Pharaohs - 21
Reapers - 41, North - 24

John Wilkins - FB signs extension with the Vikings

The Nova Scotia Vikings front office has announced that they have signed John Wilkins - FB to a new contract. Wilkins will stay with the team on a 1 year deal with a base salary of 790000

Game of the Week: Nova Scotia Vikings at Windsor Gamblers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Nova Scotia Vikings
I do not think people realize how good this offense is. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. They average 238.7! They are maulers, 1st in the league in pancakes. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 17. They are 4th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 137.1! They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 29.5! There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.

Mary Moore : Nova Scotia Vikings
They will win again this week.

Jim Nox : Windsor Gamblers
For this game, a good bet is that Joseph Jordan - LB needs to show up, but if he does the Gamblers defense is very stingy. Boy, oh boy am I looking forward to this.

Darren Francis : Nova Scotia Vikings
The Vikings win. You can quote me on that.

Windsor Gamblers defense dominates!

The Gamblers' defense is terrorizing opponents this season. In 10 games they’ve given up only 3060 total yards and 212 points. Francisco Franklin - LB is the heart of the defense with 59 tackles on the year. Could the D be back in Windsor?

Alex Duncan calls out North FS Johnson after loss.

Alex Duncan pointed the finger at his fellow North 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. 'Man, I think a bunch of guys let us down. I could point the finger at many.' the 32 year old SS said. Later in the interview he seemed to indicate that Ross Johnson - FS was one of the players he had in mind.

Johnson a North legend

News in Toronto is that many in the owners circle are already considering Dean Johnson as a sure fire first ballot hall of famer. Naturally, many in Toronto are eager to have him retire with the North. Banners are already being drafted.

Week 11: QB Gary Roussel (BCFC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The BCFC Bears' Gary Roussel threw 5 touchdowns, completing 23 of 31 passes for 351 yards in the Bears victory over the Houston RoughRiders.

After being drafted in Round 2 of the 2012 amateur draft, season number 9 for Roussel, has seen some impressive numbers including 30 touchdown passes this season.

Week 11: LB Christopher Posey (BCFC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Posey absolutely dominated in the Bears 41-10 game with the Houston RoughRiders. He finished with 7 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 11

Vikings - 24, Pharaohs - 13
Gamblers - 26, Reapers - 21
North - 41, Totems - 38
Bears - 41, RoughRiders - 10

Game of the Week: New Orleans Reapers at Windsor Gamblers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Windsor Gamblers
Looking at the teams, most people agree that there is this RB named Adam Frey. I expect everyone will be watching him, and he will shine.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
The leadership on the Reapers is great. You look at guys like Robert Thompson - DT and what he does for a team. Leadership like that helps you win games.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
The Reapers are a much better team than everyone thinks Get your popcorn ready.

Darren Francis : Windsor Gamblers
This is a high powered offense. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 3rd in the league in sacks allowed. They are 5th in the league average yards per rush. They are 4th in the league rushing touchdowns with 11. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 163.1! This may be a pivotal game for their season.

Windsor Gamblers defense dominates!

The Gamblers' defense is giving people the business this season. In 9 games they’ve given up only 2713 total yards and 191 points. Gregory Roark - SS is the anchor of the defense with 54 tackles on the year. Could the D be back in Windsor?

Defense dominates in Seattle.

The Totems defensive line is bedeviling the men on the other side of the ball so far this season with a total of 9 sacks, 1 forced fumbles and 47 tackles in 9 games.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2021 Week 11)

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BENJAMIN LITTLEFIELD, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, SEATTLE TOTEMS
The Totems currently sit at 6-3.

Benjamin Littlefield favors an aggressive defense. He loves football, and it shows that this is his dreamjob. His eagerness to discuss all aspects of the game is infectious in an organisation.
Benjamin Littlefield runs a 3-4 Hybrid defense. The onus is on the safeties in his system. He prefers mixing up coverage. He aims to shut down the passing game, making the opponent one dimensional. He wants defensive linemen who can help in runsupport. Littlefield aims to field versatile linebackers.

They are 1st in sacks with 24.
They are 6th in points allowed, averaging 26.8.
They are 6th in pass defense with 231.7 yards given up per game.
They are 1st in run defense. Giving up 97.7 yards per game.
They are 2nd in interceptions with 12.
They are 7th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 3rd in forced fumbles.

Littlefield outperforms Morgan in scouting.
Littlefield has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Morgan.
Littlefield exhibits way more flexibility than Morgan.


ANDREW MORGAN, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, HOUSTON ROUGHRIDERS
The RoughRiders currently sit at 2-8.

Andrew Morgan does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. He loves football, and it shows that this is his dreamjob. His eagerness to discuss all aspects of the game is infectious in an organisation.
Andrew Morgan runs a 3-4 defense. The scheme depends on dominating in the trenches. It focuses on man coverage. He aims to shut down the passing game, making the opponent one dimensional. Morgan aims to field versatile linebackers.

They are 4th in sacks with 16.
They are 8th in points allowed, averaging 33.1.
They are 8th in pass defense with 255 yards given up per game.
They are 5th in run defense. Giving up 119.2 yards per game.
They are 1st in interceptions with 13.
They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 8th in forced fumbles.

Morgan is slightly more detail oriented than Littlefield.
Morgan seems a little bit smarter than Littlefield.
Morgan motivates his team a little better than Littlefield.

Week 10: RB Alton Vidal (NSS) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Vidal's 14 att, 149 yds, 2 TD performance against the New Orleans Reapers. Vidal from Portland State was selected in round 1, 7 years ago.

Vidal now has 711 Rushing Yards and 6 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 10: LB Francisco Franklin (WIN) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Francisco Franklin of the Windsor Gamblers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Franklin finished with 10 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 10

Gamblers - 16, North - 13
Totems - 34, RoughRiders - 20
Vikings - 30, Reapers - 27
Bears - 31, Pharaohs - 21

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

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
Looking at how the teams match up, a good bet is that the key is whether they can contain Jacob Wooley - WR. If not, he will destroy them.

Mary Moore : Nova Scotia Vikings
I really think their offense will make the difference. They are 5th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 2nd in the league passing yards per game. They average 250.2! They are maulers, 1st in the league in pancakes. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 14. They are 5th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 129.6! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 30.1! It might be a high scoring game.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
They play great together. Having a guy like Robert Thompson - DT on the field who understands what everyone needs to do and helping them play as a unit will help them a great deal in this game.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
Head coach John Painter runs a tight ship in New Orleans. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan. He is doing some really smart things on offense. Defensively he makes great adjustments.

Winning pleases everyone.

Totems fans are celebrating this week after their team lambasted the Gamblers. David Callaway said of his team, ‘We’re hungry as a team. We compete and mean business, and we showed that.’

Week 9: FB John Wilkins (NSS) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 9's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back John Wilkins. His 7 att, 95 yds, 3 TD performance stood out in the 41 to 23 victory for the Nova Scotia Vikings.

The former Ohio State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 152 Yards and 7 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 9: LB Juan Norton (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Norton absolutely dominated in the Reapers 30-17 game with the Memphis Pharaohs. He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int.

Game Recaps for Week 9

Vikings - 41, Bears - 23
Reapers - 30, Pharaohs - 17
RoughRiders - 20, North - 13
Totems - 24, Gamblers - 20

Game of the Week: Nova Scotia Vikings at BCFC Bears

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : BCFC Bears
Just win baby.

Mary Moore : Nova Scotia Vikings
I see them winning again this week.

Jim Nox : BCFC Bears
In this game, everyone knows that Jesse Mackie - CB is the kind of player who gives offensive coordinators nightmares. It may come down to the wire though.

Darren Francis : Nova Scotia Vikings
The better team wins. The Vikings are the better team. No argument. They might even blow them out.

Houston RoughRiders surprise everyone!

With an outstanding effort the Houston RoughRiders pull off the upset against Windsor Gamblers.
Everyone had expected the Windsor Gamblers to handle the Houston RoughRiders with ease, but the RoughRiders just wanted it more. This was really a must win game for the Gamblers, and the loss will surely put a dent in their confidence.

Toronto North surprise everyone!

With an outstanding effort the Toronto North pull off the upset against BCFC Bears.
Everyone had expected the BCFC Bears to handle the Toronto North with ease, but the North just wanted it more. This was really a must win game for the Bears, and the loss will surely put a dent in their confidence.

Terry Drew calls out Gamblers G Garcia after loss.

Terry Drew 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. The Gamblers LB said he felt certain player, such as Casey Garcia - G, 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.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2021 Week 9)

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BERNARD ROUSSEAU, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, BCFC BEARS
The Bears currently sit at 5-3.

Bernard Rousseau favors an aggressive defense. He adapts his demeanor to the situation, and does whatever he thinks it takes to get through to his players and co-workers.
Bernard Rousseau runs a 4-3 Hybrid defense. The defense revolves around the linebackers. It focuses on man coverage. He aims to shut down the passing game, making the opponent one dimensional. Rousseau aims to field versatile linebackers.

They are 3rd in sacks with 12.
They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging 20.2.
They are 3rd in pass defense with 210.8 yards given up per game.
They are 1st in run defense. Giving up 103.5 yards per game.
They are 1st in interceptions with 11.
They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 3rd in forced fumbles.

Rousseau is slightly better than Jones at estimating player potential.
Rousseau has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Jones.
Rousseau motivates his team a little better than Jones.
Rousseau makes his players hit the weight room more often than Jones.
Rousseau prepares better than Jones.


ERIK JONES, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, NOVA SCOTIA VIKINGS
The Vikings currently sit at 5-2.

Erik Jones does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
Erik Jones runs a 3-3-5 Hybrid defense. The onus is on the safeties in his system. It focuses on man coverage. Jones aims to field versatile linebackers.

They are 5th in sacks with 10.
They are 5th in points allowed, averaging 27.
They are 6th in pass defense with 226 yards given up per game.
They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up 109.9 yards per game.
They are 5th in interceptions with 6.
They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 4th in forced fumbles.

Jones outperforms Rousseau in assessing player ability.
Jones is not as rigid as Rousseau.

Week 8: RB Adam Frey (WIN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 8's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Adam Frey. His 25 att, 184 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 27 to 20 victory for the Houston RoughRiders.

The former Virginia gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 926 Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 8: CB Alejandro Arias (NSS) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Alejandro Arias of the Nova Scotia Vikings has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Arias finished with 4 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 8

North - 45, Bears - 21
Totems - 37, Pharaohs - 24
Vikings - 20, Reapers - 10
RoughRiders - 27, Gamblers - 20

Houston RoughRiders fire their defensive coordinator Marsh go.

Dillon Marsh will no longer serve as defensive coordinator for the Houston RoughRiders, the team announced via their website. The role of defensive coordinator will be filled for the reast of the season by Kenneth Maxwell. The team has been atrocious this season, so everyone was expecting a shake up on the staff.

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

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Nova Scotia Vikings
One of the most underestimated defenses. They are 5th in sacks with 9. They are 4th in run defense. Giving up only 110 yards per game. They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 5th in forced fumbles. This may be one for the ages.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
In this game, you would be a fool not to think James Chun - DE is likely to ruin the day for the offense.

Jim Nox : Nova Scotia Vikings
Looking at how the teams match up, logic entails that Sean Shirley - LB can take over a game. The Vikings defense is great when he shows up.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
The leadership on the Reapers is great. You look at guys like Robert Thompson - DT and what he does for a team. Leadership like that helps you win games. They win big.

Big boys shows the way in Nova Scotia.

The guys in the offensive trenches from Vikings are smashing opponents this year. They’ve given up only 6 sacks in 6 games while collecting 181 pancakes.

Morgan delighted after Totems victory.

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

Vogel stating his case to history

The commisioner, in a recent interview, hinted that the North are hoping to induct Hiram Vogel into their hall of fame - eventually. This has the characteristics of a media stunt, but North is undeniably a legend. Not just locally, but nationally.

Week 7: RB Hector Frye (TOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Frye's 17 att, 158 yds, 2 TD performance against the Toronto North. Frye from Buffalo was selected in round 1, 5 years ago.

Frye now has 520 Rushing Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 7: SS Fred Jackson (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

SS Jackson's ball hawking ability was on display in the Reapers 48-10 game with the Houston RoughRiders. He finished with 3 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF.

"Fred has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Reapers Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 7

Vikings - 31, Gamblers - 28
Reapers - 48, RoughRiders - 10
Pharaohs - 34, North - 28
Totems - 26, Bears - 24

Game of the Week: BCFC Bears at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : BCFC Bears
I may be biased here, but I think the Bears are obviously the better team. I am really on the fence for this one, but I stand my prediction.

Mary Moore : BCFC Bears
Looking at how the teams match up, I think that James Bailey - DE is going to wreck havoc for the Bears defense. There will be some very good football to watch here.

Jim Nox : Seattle Totems
With leaders like John Tolbert - CB and Rich Johnson - T in the locker room it is easy to see why the Totems win this game. They will put up a lot of points.

Darren Francis : Seattle Totems
They have a dominant defense. They do not get enough credit for that. They are 1st in sacks with 15. They are 4th in run defense. Giving up only 106.6 yards per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 5. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 3rd in forced fumbles.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2021 Week 7)

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RODNEY MARSHALL, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, SEATTLE TOTEMS
The Totems currently sit at 2-3.

Rodney Marshall runs his offense conservatively. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
Rodney Marshall runs a run first Pro Style offense. He likes running from 3 WR sets. It's about taking what the defense gives you in the passing game, according to Marshall. The passing game is predicated on spreading the ball around to multiple targets. He prefers to have different types of wide recievers, to have a flexible passing game.

They are 7th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 3rd in the league passing touchdowns with 12. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 231.They are 1st in the league in sacks allowed.They are 8th in the league in pancakes.They are 6th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.They are 3rd in the league average yards per rush.They are 6th in the league rushing touchdowns with 6.They are 5th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 134.4.They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. With an average of 29.8.
Marshall is much more charismatic than Thomas.
Marshall works with young players somewhat better than Thomas.


WILLIAM THOMAS, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, BCFC BEARS
The Bears currently sit at 5-1.

William Thomas likes to mix it up on offense, switching between aggressive and conservative styles. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
William Thomas runs a pass heavy Vertical offense. He wants his running backs to focus on running the ball, limiting their other duties. In the passing game, he prefers medium passes, focusing on the line to gain. He places a premium on recievers with sure hands.

They are 4th in the league pass completion percentage.
They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 13.
They are 3rd in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 244.2.
They are 7th in the league in sacks allowed.
They are 5th in the league in pancakes.
They are 2nd in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.
They are 5th in the league average yards per rush.
They are 8th in the league rushing touchdowns with 1.
They are 6th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 110.7.
They are 4th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 29.2.

Thomas is leagues above Marshall when it comes to coaching offense.
Thomas takes much more command and is more respected by his players than Marshall.

Week 6: RB Horace Saucedo (BCFC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 6's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Horace Saucedo. His 20 att, 128 yds, 0 TD performance stood out in the 34 to 7 victory for the BCFC Bears.

The former San Diego St. gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 565 Yards and 1 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 6: FS Adam Goins (BCFC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Adam Goins of the BCFC Bears has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Goins finished with 5 Tck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 6

Bears - 34, Gamblers - 7
Pharaohs - 31, RoughRiders - 10

Hector Frye - RB signs extension with the North

The Toronto North front office has announced that they have signed Hector Frye - RB to a new contract. Frye will stay with the team on a 2 year deal with a base salary of 4550000

Game of the Week: Windsor Gamblers at BCFC Bears

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : BCFC Bears
When you think of the players that will be on the field, I think a good bet is that Jesse Mackie - CB will be a key player to watch. His paycheck is a good indication of the kind of player he is.

Mary Moore : BCFC Bears
This may be where we see their true colors.

Jim Nox : BCFC Bears
People tend to underestimate their defense. They are 5th in sacks with 7. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 16.8. They are 4th in run defense. Giving up only 108.2 yards per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 10. They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss. They are 2nd in forced fumbles. A double digit win.

Darren Francis : Windsor Gamblers
In this game, it seems obvious that Joseph Jordan - LB is bound to have an impact. The offense will have to gameplan for him if they want to stand even the slightest chance.

Bratton in trouble again?

A person familiar with the Totems says that they are increasingly worries about the off field red flags of David Bratton - RB. With the off field issues of David Bratton - RB boiling up again one has to wonder how long of a leash he has with the Totems. Bratton could play many more years, but to do that he will need to rid himself of the bad elements distracting him and causing headaches for his team.

Week 5: FS Milo Irvine (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Irvine's ball hawking ability was on display in the Reapers 38-14 game with the Toronto North. He finished with 2 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Milo has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Reapers Defensive Coordinator

Week 5: QB Gary Roussel (BCFC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced BCFC Bears quarterback Gary Roussel has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Bears defeated the Houston RoughRiders, 37 to 13. Roussel did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 24 of 36 passes for 337 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 9 to 2, and a passer rating of 96.9.

Game Recaps for Week 5

Bears - 37, RoughRiders - 13
Vikings - 37, Totems - 20
Gamblers - 17, Pharaohs - 14
Reapers - 38, North - 14

Michael Sanders - RB signs extension with the Reapers

The New Orleans Reapers front office has announced that they have signed Michael Sanders - RB to a new contract. Sanders will stay with the team on a 3 year deal with a base salary of 3270000

Game of the Week: New Orleans Reapers at Toronto North

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Toronto North
Looking at how the teams match up, I agree with popular opinion that Kevin Masters - CB is going to dominate for the North defense. The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
This is just going by my intuition. Just win baby.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
Head coach John Painter puts them over the top in this game. He makes great offensive adjustments. He is one of the best defensive minds.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
They will rely on their defense to pull them through. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 16.5. They are 2nd in pass defense. They only give up 173.8 per game. They are 5th in interceptions with 3. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2021 Week 5)

Welcome to Coach Showdown with me. I'm Simon Sly. I will spare you the meandering and cut to the chase.

JEFFREY CLARK, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, MEMPHIS PHARAOHS
The Pharaohs currently sit at 1-2.

Jeffrey Clark favors an aggressive defense. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
Jeffrey Clark runs a 3-4 Hybrid defense. The onus is on the safeties in his system. He prefers mixing up coverage. He wants fast linebackers, who can help in coverage.

They are 8th in sacks with 3.
They are 4th in points allowed, averaging 25.
They are 6th in pass defense with 218 yards given up per game.
They are 7th in run defense. Giving up 173 yards per game.
They are 8th in interceptions with 1.
They are 7th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 6th in forced fumbles.

Clark is not as rigid as Rivera.
Clark motivates his team a little better than Rivera.


CHRISTOPHER RIVERA, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, TORONTO NORTH
The North currently sit at 1-3.

Christopher Rivera does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.
Christopher Rivera runs a 3-3-5 defense. The scheme depends on dominating in the trenches. It focuses on man coverage. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. To fit his scheme, linebackers must be sure tacklers, who can help shut down the run.

They are 7th in sacks with 3.
They are 8th in points allowed, averaging 39.2.
They are 1st in pass defense with 167.8 yards given up per game.
They are 8th in run defense. Giving up 305 yards per game.
They are 4th in interceptions with 3.
They are 2nd in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 4th in forced fumbles.

Rivera is slightly better than Clark at estimating player potential.
Rivera is slightly more detail oriented than Clark.
Rivera is better suited to lead a team than Clark.
Rivera works with young players somewhat better than Clark.

Week 4: LB Rene Steiner (TOR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Rene Steiner of the Toronto North has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Steiner finished with 4 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Week 4: RB Michael Sanders (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Sanders's 22 att, 128 yds, 3 TD performance against the BCFC Bears. Sanders from Georgia was selected in round 1, 4 years ago.

Sanders now has 363 Rushing Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 4

Reapers - 28, Bears - 20
Vikings - 42, RoughRiders - 10
Totems - 51, North - 21

Game of the Week: BCFC Bears at New Orleans Reapers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
The Reapers win. You can quote me on that. This will be watercooler talk on monday. Do not miss it.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
They play great together. Having a guy like Robert Thompson - DT on the field who understands what everyone needs to do and helping them play as a unit will help them a great deal in this game. It may even be a blow out.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
Do not sleep on this defense. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 15.3. They are 2nd in pass defense. They only give up 148.7 per game. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 133 yards per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 3. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush. This will be watercooler talk on monday. Do not miss it.

Darren Francis : BCFC Bears
I find it hard to bet against coach Andrew Archibald. He always has them well prepared. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker.

Trouble in Memphis

An anonymous source in the Pharaohs' locker room claim Ronald Tarver - C is getting on the nerves of his team mates. One anonymous player on the team said: 'Apparently, he thinks we should be grateful to play with him, and he keeps getting in people's faces. yelling and such. It is tiresome to be honest'. Coaches came running onto the turf earlier this week in training when Arthur Williams - WR alledgedly shoved Ronald Tarver - C to the ground. This led Ronald Tarver - C to embark on an explicit-laden tirade. Eventually, Tarver had to be taken into the locker room by the coaches.

Close in trouble again?

Rumors on social media are swirling that Clayton Close - FB may be under investigation again. Clayton Close - FB is at it again, it seems. Clearly, after 8 seasons in the league, Clayton Close - FB simply cannot separate himself from his earlier lifestyle and friends. Whether this turns out to be a disciplinary issue or not, Close needs to be on the straight and narrow if he wants to stay employed in this league.

Week 3: RB John Campos (MEM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 3's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back John Campos. His 11 att, 219 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 42 to 10 victory for the Memphis Pharaohs.

The former North Carolina gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 219 Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 3: CB Jesse Mackie (BCFC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Jesse Mackie of the BCFC Bears has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Mackie finished with 8 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Bears - 38, Vikings - 19
Reapers - 34, RoughRiders - 20
Gamblers - 37, Totems - 10
Pharaohs - 42, North - 10

Game of the Week: BCFC Bears at Nova Scotia Vikings

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : BCFC Bears
They will put up a lot of points.

Mary Moore : BCFC Bears
Looking at how the teams match up, I think a good bet is that Jose King - T will be a key player to watch. He always delivers a highlight reel. This will either be wildly entertaining or a dull grind. I see no middle between the two.

Jim Nox : Nova Scotia Vikings
Really this could go either way, but you will never get me to admit it.

Darren Francis : BCFC Bears
I am sure head coach Andrew Archibald has something up his sleeve for this game. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2021 Week 3)

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ERIK JONES, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, NOVA SCOTIA VIKINGS
The Vikings currently sit at 1-1.

Erik Jones does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
Erik Jones runs a 3-3-5 Hybrid defense. The onus is on the safeties in his system. It focuses on man coverage. Jones aims to field versatile linebackers.

They are 3rd in sacks with 4.
They are 8th in points allowed, averaging 41.5.
They are 5th in pass defense with 199.5 yards given up per game.
They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up 128 yards per game.
They are 6th in interceptions with 1.
They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 6th in forced fumbles.

Jones is slightly better than Clark at estimating player potential.


JEFFREY CLARK, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, MEMPHIS PHARAOHS
The Pharaohs currently sit at 0-2.

Jeffrey Clark favors an aggressive defense. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
Jeffrey Clark runs a 3-4 Hybrid defense. The onus is on the safeties in his system. He prefers mixing up coverage. He wants fast linebackers, who can help in coverage.

They are 5th in sacks with 3.
They are 6th in points allowed, averaging 32.5.
They are 7th in pass defense with 222 yards given up per game.
They are 7th in run defense. Giving up 215 yards per game.
They are 7th in interceptions with 1.
They are 7th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 2nd in forced fumbles.

Clark outperforms Jones in scouting.
Clark is a much sharper defensive mind than Jones.
Clark outperforms Jones in player development.
Clark seems a little bit smarter than Jones.
Clark motivates his team a little better than Jones.
Clark prepares better than Jones.

Week 2: RB Gregorio Akers (HRR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 2's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Gregorio Akers. His 19 att, 237 yds, 4 TD performance stood out in the 45 to 42 victory for the Toronto North.

The former Arizona State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 283 Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 2: CB Kevin Masters (TOR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Kevin Masters of the Toronto North has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Masters finished with 6 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 2

Bears - 24, Gamblers - 17
Reapers - 41, Totems - 16
North - 45, RoughRiders - 42
Vikings - 34, Pharaohs - 31

Game of the Week: Seattle Totems at New Orleans Reapers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
The Reapers have really strong team play. You look at a player like Robert Thompson - DT and what he does for a team. He makes everyone around him better. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.

Mary Moore : Seattle Totems
With leaders like John Tolbert - CB and Rich Johnson - T in the locker room it is easy to see why the Totems win this game.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
Look for them to build on their last win. There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
Certainly, this offense will have a good game.

Criticism of G Thaddeus Ramirez after Gamblers-RoughRiders game!

Robert White was furious with his team in an interview after the RoughRiders lost. He called out the effort on both offense and defense. 'These guys, they do not seem hungry. We have to get on the same page. Are we doing this or not?', he complained. 'Man, I think a bunch of guys let us down. I could point the finger at many.' the 29 year old FS said. Later in the interview he seemed to indicate that Thaddeus Ramirez - G was one of the players he had in mind.

Week 1: RB Paul Costa (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Costa's 11 att, 87 yds, 2 TD, 2 rec, 71 yds, 0 TD performance against the Memphis Pharaohs. Costa from Akron was selected in round 4, 5 years ago.

Costa now has 87 Rushing Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 1: CB John Tolbert (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB John Tolbert of the Seattle Totems has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Tolbert finished with 7 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 1

Bears - 22, North - 7
Reapers - 31, Pharaohs - 10
Gamblers - 27, RoughRiders - 14
Totems - 52, Vikings - 17

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 14 votes (Runner up: Windsor Gamblers with 6 votes)

American Conference US: New Orleans Reapers with 12 votes (Runner up: Seattle Totems with 4 votes)

Game of the Week: Toronto North at BCFC Bears

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Toronto North
I am sure head coach Lawrence Schaefer has something up his sleeve for this game. He is a great offensive mind. Defensively he makes great adjustments. He is preparation and gameplanning is great.

Mary Moore : BCFC Bears
This offense is likely to step up this week. They will put up a lot of points.

Jim Nox : Toronto North
Looking at the teams, my money would be on that Kevin Masters - CB is a guy who will determine the result of the game. He supersharges their defense.

Darren Francis : Toronto North
The leadership on the North is great. You look at guys like Curtis Foster - CB and what he does for a team. Leadership like that helps you win games.

A hidden gem?

East, K. - K has turned some heads at the training facility of the Toronto North. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.

P Kenneth Montgomery (N/A) has retired!

P Kenneth Montgomery (73 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

DE Terry Duong (N/A) has retired!

DE Terry Duong (60 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:

Free Agency Round 10: Round Up

3 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was John Campos. The RB out of North Carolina signed a $4,900,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Memphis Pharaohs.

American Conference US was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

Memphis Pharaohs was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Memphis Pharaohs who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $7,600,000.

RB John Campos (MEM) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- John Campos, one of the league's top RBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $4,900,000 to play for the Memphis Pharaohs.

Free Agency Round 9: Round Up

3 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Armando Villarreal. The FS out of UCF signed a $1,640,000 contract for 2 year(s) with BCFC Bears.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

BCFC Bears was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was BCFC Bears who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $4,502,000.

Free Agency Round 8: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Dan Irvin. The T out of Mississippi signed a $3,190,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Memphis Pharaohs.

American Conference US was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

Memphis Pharaohs was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Memphis Pharaohs who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $5,900,000.

Free Agency Round 7: Round Up

1 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Robert Thompson. The DT out of Northern Iowa signed a $4,070,000 contract for 1 year(s) with New Orleans Reapers.

American Conference US was the most active division with a total of 1 signings.

New Orleans Reapers was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was New Orleans Reapers who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $4,070,000.

Free Agency Round 6: Round Up

1 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Demarcus Stern. The FS out of Penn State signed a $3,500,000 contract for 4 year(s) with Memphis Pharaohs.

American Conference US was the most active division with a total of 1 signings.

Memphis Pharaohs 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 $3,500,000.

The Totems have released Robert Roberts - CB!

The Robert Roberts year veteran CB will be looking for a new team. In his career he has compiled a CV with 275 Tck, 5 Sck, 12 Int, 1 FF. It remains to be seen if he can bargain that into a new contract elsewhere.

WR Michael Dodd (NSS) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The Nova Scotia Vikings drafted Michael Dodd #1 overall in the 2021 draft. The 6' 6" WR fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Vikings 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," Dodd said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

Moore and Nox Mock Draft

Pick 1: Nova Scotia Vikings
Larry Moore: Michael Dodd - WR
Teammates look to him for leadership, and he consistently delivers. He has good hands. Sufficient speed to run deep routes, and enough to make him tough to catch if you lose sight of him. Adjusts well to incoming tacklers, and can use his agility and balance to turn a short catch into a big play. 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.

Jim Nox: Michael Dodd - WR
This is a player who takes the lead. Catches the ball well, even while moving. He has more than enough speed to challenge defenders. Elusive. can work over the middle. can work in the slot. Great balance. They will be happy to get him, they could use an upgrade at the position, and he certainly fits the bill. A franchise caliber player. Just what they have been looking for.

Pick 2: Windsor Gamblers
Larry Moore: Lawrence Tyner - LB
Has sufficient strength to play with the big boys in the pros. Closing speed good enough to get to the Quarterback often. Fast learner. He fills a hole at the position. Blue-chip player. Will fit right in and start right away. Love it.

Jim Nox: Lawrence Tyner - LB
The muscles on this kid allows him to shed blocks and keep contain. You need to stay on him, or he will turn the edge on you. Teams want Defensive Ends that keep Offensive Tackles honest. Plays with great insticts. They need playmakers at this position. This is what they are getting here. Solid pick.

Pick 3: Seattle Totems
Larry Moore: Rene Carranza - G
He is driven by the love of the sport. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. This guy is built like a tank. Execution in the running game is something coaches have noticed about him. He blocks pretty well. Plays with great insticts. They will be happy to get him, they could use an upgrade at the position, and he certainly fits the bill. A franchise caliber player. Just what they have been looking for.

Jim Nox: Rene Carranza - G
Respected for his good behavior on the field. The guy has gets along with everyone. Did you see him bench press?! Wow! Driving up his value is his ability to block on run plays. Teams need kids who can hold their own against fully grown men. Has good instincts on the field. Blue-chip player. Exactly what they look for. Add a young talent to a roster thin at the position, a great fit.

Pick 4: Memphis Pharaohs
Larry Moore: Samuel Kaufman - G
He will have a legit shot at winning bets arm wrestling the veterans. The kind of strength this kid has earns a lot of respect in a locker room. In the run game he blocks well, shows tenacity and opens lanes. This will benefit the team. Reacts instinctively to developments on the field. This guy is available. This guy fills a need. They have to take him. It makes so much sense.

Jim Nox: Samuel Kaufman - G
This is a young man who will bench press a Defensive Tackle, and not a small one! If you go to his tape, you will se he run blocks very well. Quickly discerns the field, and where to go to to make a play. Rock solid player is just what they need. A great fit here, both in terms of need and quality.

Pick 5: Houston RoughRiders
Larry Moore: David Peterson - LB
Amazing strength for the position. Makes him versatile, and tells of his high ceiling. Bright kid, reacts well on the field. Once this kid gets in the building, they will be set at this position for years.

Jim Nox: David Peterson - LB
In college, he dominated when bull rushing. He is strong enough that he can continue to do that in the pros. He is a smart kid, and it shows when he plays. They gotta be happy to get this guy. Such a talent and he fits their needs. I would imagine the war room is celebrating when they make this pick.

Pick 6: Toronto North
Larry Moore: Robert Cass - C
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. Respected for his good behavior on the field. The guy has gets along with everyone. Incredibly strength and physique. Works well in the classroom. Solid talent that fits their needs. Really that is all there is to it. Perfect situation. Take the money and run.

Jim Nox: Robert Cass - C
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. Respected for his good behavior on the field. Well liked in the locker room. Even though this is a youngster right out of college, he is strong like a grown man. Pretty smart. He fills a hole at the position. Blue-chip player. Will fit right in and start right away. Love it.

Pick 7: BCFC Bears
Larry Moore: Bradley Broussard - G
Need a leader? He is your guy. Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Jim Nox: Moises Starr - LB
Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. Can bull rush smaller Tight Ends and Fullbacks when blitzing. Coaches love this kind on their Linebackers. People watching his tape often do not notice his speed. It is not something that jumps out at you, but he is pretty fast. They need players at the position, and good ones at that. He fits the bill, he is worth the pick. End of story.

Pick 8: New Orleans Reapers
Larry Moore: Steven Fuentes - DE
Not the strongest, but strong enough. Can maintain his leverage and shed blocks. Wraps up well on tackles. Take the blue-chip player. Do not worry about sexier picks. He fits what you need and the quality is there.

Jim Nox: Steven Fuentes - DE
Sufficiently strong that bull rushing opponents is not off the table. Gives him more options on the field. He has a well developed tackling technique. Coaches like that. Take the blue-chip player. Do not worry about sexier picks. He fits what you need and the quality is there.

Pick 9: Nova Scotia Vikings
Larry Moore: Nathan Carroll - TE
Fast enough to challenge good cornerbacks in man coverage. And enough speed to threaten the deep ball. Fill the need with a quality player. Best case scenario here.

Jim Nox: Nathan Carroll - TE
Pretty good straight line speed. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Pick 10: Windsor Gamblers
Larry Moore: Moises Starr - LB
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. This young man can hold his own in the weight room. And he is strong enough to hold his own on the field as well. Offenses will need to keep tabs on him. He will close down fairly quickly if left unblocked. Solid talent that fits their needs. Really that is all there is to it. Perfect situation. Take the money and run.

Jim Nox: Paul Shinn - WR
Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. Well liked in the locker room. If you look at his tape again, you can see he reacts quickly on the field. They gotta be happy to get this guy. Such a talent and he fits their needs. I would imagine the war room is celebrating when they make this pick.

Free Agency Round 5: Round Up

5 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Kevin Masters. The CB out of Illinois State signed a $6,500,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Toronto North.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

Toronto North 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 $11,380,000.

CB Glenn Hinkle (HRR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Glenn Hinkle, one of the league's top CBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $7,250,000 to play for the Houston RoughRiders.

CB Kevin Masters (TOR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, CB Kevin Masters 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 Masters's agent called to tell him that the North head coach was in town. Soon, Masters was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Masters is being fitted for a North uniform.

One of the league's top CBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 1 year contract worth $6,500,000.

"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," Masters said.

Free Agency Round 4: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Hiram Vogel. The QB out of Colorado State signed a $13,500,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Toronto North.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

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

The biggest spender was Toronto North who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $13,500,000.

QB Hiram Vogel (TOR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Hiram Vogel, one of the league's top QBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $13,500,000 to play for the Toronto North.

Free Agency Round 3: Round Up

3 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Jeromy Pearson. The RB out of Louisville signed a $4,080,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Houston RoughRiders.

American Conference US was the most active division with a total of 2 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 $7,190,000.

Free Agency Round 2: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Ross Johnson. The FS out of Penn State signed a $3,580,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Toronto North.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 2 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 $6,600,000.

DE Howard Burleson (MEM) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, DE Howard Burleson was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Memphis Pharaohs were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Burleson is being fitted for a Pharaohs uniform.

One of the league's top DEs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $6,600,000.

"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 Pharaohs," Burleson said.

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: G CB LB
Nova Scotia Vikings: G C TE WR CB LB DT
Windsor Gamblers: WR CB LB
Toronto North: QB T C WR CB LB FS
New Orleans Reapers: WR CB LB DT DE
Houston RoughRiders: G LB
Memphis Pharaohs: G T CB LB DT
Seattle Totems: QB G C WR LB DT

BCFC Bears announce new staff.

Bears revealed that they have signed William Thomas as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Bears.

Toronto North announce new staff.

North revealed that they have signed Jason Brothers as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the North.

Houston RoughRiders hire Kenneth Maxwell away from the Toronto North

The RoughRiders have announced that they have signed Kenneth Maxwell as their new Head Coach. Maxwell was previously working for North as Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 4.5 million pr year with the RoughRiders.

Raymond Means staying with Windsor Gamblers

The Houston RoughRiders tried to pry Raymond Means away from Gamblers to fill the position as their new Head Coach. However, Means publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Gamblers as their Defensive Coordinator for the coming season.

Kenneth Maxwell staying with Toronto North

The Houston RoughRiders tried to pry Kenneth Maxwell away from North to fill the position as their new Head Coach. However, Maxwell publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with North as their Offensive Coordinator for the coming season.

Draft Order: Nova Scotia Vikings own first overall.

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

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:
Galen Gabriel - Offensive Coordinator - BCFC Bears
John Donovan - Defensive Coordinator - New Orleans Reapers
Raymond Means - Defensive Coordinator - Windsor Gamblers
Eugene Ayala - Offensive Coordinator - Nova Scotia Vikings
Kenneth Maxwell - Offensive Coordinator - Toronto North
Richard Morrison - Offensive Coordinator - Memphis Pharaohs
David Rupert - Offensive Coordinator - New Orleans Reapers
Christopher Rivera - Defensive Coordinator - Toronto North

As always, we are prone to wild speculations, so we asked our in-house experts to do a little matchmaking between candidates and teams. Here is what they came up with:

Mary Moore:
Kenneth Maxwell leaves the North to become the head coach for the Houston RoughRiders.

Darren Francis:
I think the Pharaohs lose Richard Morrison and I see him heading to Houston RoughRiders.

Jim Nox:
The North cannot hold on to Kenneth Maxwell. I would like to see him coach the Houston RoughRiders.

Jeremy Piper:
Richard Morrison is certainly on the move. That means Pharaohs will need a new coordinator. As for where Morrison ends up? Well, I think Houston RoughRiders is a good bet.

Contract Updates

The following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season:
Vernon Bayne - TE (New Orleans Reapers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Receiving TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 6).
Timothy Neal - DE (Houston RoughRiders) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Gregorio Akers - RB (Houston RoughRiders) unlocked a 10% bonus for Rushing TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 7).

To Troy Beatty - G, the past is the past.

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

To Adam Goins - FS, the past is the past.

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

To Jesse Mackie - CB, the past is the past.

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

Justin Harris has retired from coaching

Justin Harris has announced his decision to retire from coaching. Harris worked latest for the RoughRiders as Head Coach. It is assumed he will take a job in the private sector.

Other retirements

FB Stephen Green (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Jeffery Brink (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
T Billy Parker (48 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Pancakes
C Christian Stiltner (66 ovr) : Career stats: 36 Pancakes
C William Pineda (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
C Antonia Baskin (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
C Matthew Montague (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
TE John Wheeler (57 ovr) : Career stats: 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD
TE Michael Magee (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Oscar Dickerson (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Stanley Brooks (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Jeffrey O'Neal (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Ronald Overby (65 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Allen Taggart (61 ovr) : Career stats: 3 rec, 49 yds, 2 TD
WR Benjamin Hyland (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Adrian Bell (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR David Antonio (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Donte Smart (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Ken Yost (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Palmer King (45 ovr) : Career stats: 152 rec, 1389 yds, 4 TD
CB Claudio Thibodeau (69 ovr) : Career stats: 10 Tck
CB Ray Mize (61 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Barry Mata (58 ovr) : Career stats: 4 Tck, 1 Sck
CB Thomas Lafleur (45 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Dexter Lavender (57 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Tck
LB Thaddeus McCann (57 ovr) : Career stats: 31 Tck, 3 Sck
LB Herbert Clarke (51 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Robert Hollis (48 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Mickey Gomez (46 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Robert London (42 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck
DT Michael Byrd (52 ovr) : Career stats: 29 Tck, 5 Sck
DT Roberto Osborn (47 ovr) : Career stats:
DT James Vanmeter (47 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Tck
DT Jose Davis (46 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Leigh Ramirez (44 ovr) : Career stats:
DE Justin Mueller (58 ovr) : Career stats: 18 Tck, 9 Sck, 1 FF
DE Jacob Carmona (55 ovr) : Career stats: 10 Tck, 1 FR
DE Kenneth Ledoux (54 ovr) : Career stats: 7 Tck
DE Ahmed Prather (50 ovr) : Career stats: 47 Tck, 20 Sck, 4 FF, 1 FR
DE Frank Leclair (42 ovr) : Career stats: 23 Tck, 3 Sck
FS Phillip Archuleta (51 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Mark Reed (68 ovr) : Career stats: 157 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 Int, 3 FF
SS Victor Beckham (62 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Norman Sauer (60 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Patrick Nolen (57 ovr) : Career stats:
K Carlton Holliday (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K John Williams (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K Alvaro Morgan (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
P William Hatton (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
P Timothy Starnes (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
P Larry Floyd (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
P Branden Cohen (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20

T Moses Ayers (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Moses Ayers has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 70 Pancakes

FS William Bennett (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' FS William Bennett has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 7 Tck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD

FB Marvin McCue (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' FB Marvin McCue has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 40 att, 178 yds, 0 TD, 4 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD

CB William Walker (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB William Walker 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, 1 Sck

WR Paul Wilkinson (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' WR Paul Wilkinson has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 401 rec, 3945 yds, 18 TD

WR Noel Hanley (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' WR Noel Hanley has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 32 rec, 231 yds, 1 TD

P John Mead (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' P John Mead has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 23873 yards, 194 inside 20

TE Bryan Moya (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' TE Bryan Moya has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 134 rec, 793 yds, 4 TD

FB Gary Brown (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' FB Gary Brown has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 17 att, 64 yds, 1 TD, 14 rec, 84 yds, 1 TD

DE Michael Bright (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DE Michael Bright 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 Tck, 11 Sck, 1 Sfty, 4 FF

DT Cedric Davis (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT Cedric Davis has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 157 Tck, 14 Sck, 11 FF, 2 FR

C Jesse Eddy (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' C Jesse Eddy has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 103 Pancakes

LB Sergio Hefner (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' LB Sergio Hefner has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 38 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR

TE Vernon Teeter (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' TE Vernon Teeter has retired after 3 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 11 rec, 73 yds, 0 TD

G Earl Brown (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' G Earl Brown has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 130 Pancakes

T Reggie Stanley (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Reggie Stanley has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 107 Pancakes

G Michael Boling (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' G Michael Boling has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 366 Pancakes

CB Robert Kennedy (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB Robert Kennedy has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 35 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD

LB Ross Edwards (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' LB Ross Edwards has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 618 Tck, 27 Sck, 4 Int, 3 Def TD, 16 FF, 9 FR

FB Kevin Simpson (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' FB Kevin Simpson has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 95 att, 684 yds, 5 TD, 26 rec, 175 yds, 0 TD

SS Lewis Saucedo (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' SS Lewis Saucedo has retired after 15 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 832 Tck, 36 Sck, 7 Int, 3 Def TD, 19 FF, 12 FR

WR Matthew Williams (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' WR Matthew Williams has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 875 rec, 11890 yds, 78 TD

QB John Young (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' QB John Young has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 87/206, 823 yds, 1 TD

CB Roger Byers (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB Roger Byers has retired after 18 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 1125 Tck, 5 Sck, 49 Int, 9 Def TD, 13 FF, 6 FR

K Harlan O'Malley (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' K Harlan O'Malley has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 21/33 FG

G James Kiser (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' G James Kiser has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 262 Pancakes

TE Horacio Kyle (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' TE Horacio Kyle has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 329 rec, 4420 yds, 44 TD

LB Richard Withers (SEA) has retired!

The Seattle Totems' LB Richard Withers has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 505 Tck, 12 Sck, 3 Int, 12 FF, 6 FR

K Andrea Wood (MEM) has retired!

The Memphis Pharaohs' K Andrea Wood has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 226/294 FG

WR Charles Hite (HRR) has retired!

The Houston RoughRiders' WR Charles Hite has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 453 rec, 4740 yds, 31 TD

G Daryl Ly (HRR) has retired!

The Houston RoughRiders' G Daryl Ly has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 380 Pancakes

FS Samuel Lunsford (NO) has retired!

The New Orleans Reapers' FS Samuel Lunsford has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 643 Tck, 17 Sck, 16 Int, 2 Def TD, 8 FF, 3 FR

SS David Hood (WIN) has retired!

The Windsor Gamblers' SS David Hood has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 1060 Tck, 21 Sck, 9 Int, 19 FF, 13 FR

WR Robert Moya (WIN) has retired!

The Windsor Gamblers' WR Robert Moya has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 537 rec, 5529 yds, 37 TD

CB Charles Mckinney (WIN) has retired!

The Windsor Gamblers' CB Charles Mckinney has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 701 Tck, 1 Sck, 25 Int, 6 Def TD, 13 FF, 10 FR