International Conference Pro Bowl announced!

The International Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2023.
QB Joshua Wilkins - Odyssey (277/405, 2827 yds, 12 TD)
QB Kenneth Cerda - Bushrangers (294/457, 3116 yds, 24 TD)
QB Daniel Corcoran - Vanguard (194/275, 2239 yds, 16 TD)
RB Marvin Simmons - Odyssey (219 att, 851 yds, 11 TD, 38 rec, 202 yds, 1 TD)
RB John Smyth - Vanguard (273 att, 1393 yds, 15 TD, 15 rec, 96 yds, 1 TD)
RB Frank Owen - Gladiators (192 att, 794 yds, 14 TD)
FB Phillip Hindman - Odyssey (10 att, 25 yds, 0 TD, 39 rec, 185 yds, 2 TD)
G George Boss - Odyssey (56 Pancakes)
G Robbie Ingram - Odyssey (61 Pancakes)
G David Feldman - Vanguard (41 Pancakes)
T Grady Romano - Odyssey (79 Pancakes)
T Douglas Littlejohn - Odyssey (65 Pancakes)
T Valentin Halstead - Bushrangers (65 Pancakes)
C Rodger Sanders - Odyssey (50 Pancakes)
C David Mcdowell - Bushrangers (33 Pancakes)
TE Gregory Davis - Vanguard (52 rec, 1020 yds, 7 TD)
TE Roy Stillwell - Gladiators (52 rec, 544 yds, 4 TD)
WR William Darden - Odyssey (66 rec, 1129 yds, 2 TD)
WR Felix Negron - Odyssey (86 rec, 1082 yds, 8 TD)
WR Aaron Norris - Bushrangers (64 rec, 1071 yds, 10 TD)
WR Jerry Crum - Bushrangers (70 rec, 967 yds, 8 TD)
WR Stephen Haskell - Gladiators (77 rec, 1403 yds, 10 TD)
CB Evan Kirchner - Vanguard (71 Tck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF)
CB Junior Handy - Gladiators (65 Tck, 1 Sck, 4 Int, 2 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR)
CB Miles Lynn - Gladiators (86 Tck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 4 FF, 3 FR)
LB Mark Gross - Bushrangers (117 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FF)
LB Nathan Gainey - Bushrangers (95 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF)
LB Virgil Franco - Vanguard (74 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR)
LB John Guinn - Vanguard (71 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR)
LB Robert Clark - Gladiators (118 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
LB Russell Jones - Gladiators (66 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 2 FR)
DT Robert Campbell - Odyssey (56 Tck, 8 Sck, 1 FR)
DT Miles Keeton - Bushrangers (37 Tck, 2 Sck)
DT Rodney Caldwell - Vanguard (20 Tck, 2 Sck)
DT Joseph White - Gladiators (29 Tck, 2 Sck)
DE Gilbert Ketchum - Vanguard (20 Tck, 7 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR)
DE Steven O'Connor - Vanguard (36 Tck, 9 Sck, 1 FF)
DE Gregory Gardner - Gladiators (40 Tck, 5 Sck, 2 FF)
FS Peter Scruggs - Vanguard (69 Tck, 4 Int, 2 Def TD, 3 FF, 1 FR)
FS Kevin Chance - Gladiators (50 Tck, 2 Sck, 4 Int, 2 FF, 2 FR)
SS John Cooke - Vanguard (60 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF)
SS Richard Hawkins - Gladiators (102 Tck, 4 Sck, 3 Int, 2 FF)
K Ryan Wright - Odyssey (30/35 FG)
P Billie Halsey - Gladiators (2950 yards, 28 inside 20)

American Conference Pro Bowl announced!

The American Conference Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 2023.
QB Ernest Woodard - Harpoon (270/434, 3635 yds, 31 TD)
QB Robert Mcdonough - (346/496, 3851 yds, 33 TD)
QB Paul Rios - Demons (294/458, 3765 yds, 34 TD)
RB Charles Dang - (271 att, 1304 yds, 9 TD, 16 rec, 95 yds, 0 TD)
RB Jeremy Huff - Chickles (308 att, 1532 yds, 8 TD, 26 rec, 136 yds, 1 TD)
RB Raymond Torrence - Demons (162 att, 728 yds, 6 TD, 28 rec, 218 yds, 1 TD)
FB Jerry Landis - (4 att, 9 yds, 0 TD, 36 rec, 170 yds, 3 TD)
G Michael Gilmore - (32 Pancakes)
G Henry Stevenson - (50 Pancakes)
G Matt Ross - Chickles (49 Pancakes)
T Jesse French - Harpoon (68 Pancakes)
T Alan Archuleta - (66 Pancakes)
T Marcos Allen - Demons (64 Pancakes)
C Sean Mcdonough - Harpoon (39 Pancakes)
C Shawn Lozano - (50 Pancakes)
TE Frank Culbertson - (63 rec, 814 yds, 5 TD)
TE Randal Breeden - Demons (60 rec, 725 yds, 6 TD)
WR James Stallworth - Harpoon (72 rec, 1142 yds, 8 TD)
WR Michael Krause - Harpoon (76 rec, 1157 yds, 8 TD)
WR Wilbur Lake - (106 rec, 1518 yds, 19 TD)
WR Andy Mathews - Demons (79 rec, 1026 yds, 12 TD)
WR David Mendenhall - Demons (57 rec, 1205 yds, 11 TD)
CB Johnathan Covington - Harpoon (91 Tck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD)
CB Mario Weaver - (78 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD)
CB Armando Vick - Chickles (106 Tck, 3 Int)
LB George Whitson - Harpoon (119 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF, 3 FR)
LB Thomas Parks - (91 Tck, 3 Sck)
LB Louis Victor - (72 Tck, 4 Sck)
LB Jason Marks - (82 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF)
LB Vernon Adams - Chickles (100 Tck, 2 Int, 2 FF)
LB Michael Thornhill - Demons (98 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int)
DT Leonard Bedford - (40 Tck, 1 Sck)
DT Jacob Kirkpatrick - (18 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FR)
DT Kristopher Renner - (19 Tck, 1 Sck)
DT Steve Shirley - Demons (54 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF)
DE Bruce Graham - Harpoon (27 Tck, 11 Sck, 1 Sfty, 2 FF)
DE Lawrence Montoya - (27 Tck, 8 Sck, 2 FF, 2 FR)
DE Clarence William - Chickles (23 Tck, 8 Sck, 1 FF)
FS Lynn Way - (67 Tck, 2 Sck, 10 Int, 2 Def TD, 1 FF)
FS Robert Salcido - Demons (49 Tck, 3 Int, 1 FF, 1 FR)
SS Andrew Taft - (62 Tck, 1 Sck)
SS Arnold Mcneil - Demons (50 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int)
K Jaime Begley - (20/32 FG)
P Joseph Moon - (2851 yards, 22 inside 20)

QB Robert Mcdonough (IND) wins Playoff MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Indianapolis ' QB took home the 2023 Playoff MVP award today. Mcdonough won the award by amassing playoff totals of 53/78, 560 yds, 5 TD.

QB Robert Mcdonough (IND) wins League MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Indianapolis ' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Mcdonough won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 346/496, 3851 yds, 33 TD.

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

FS Lynn Way (IND) wins Defensive Player of the Year!

NEW YORK -- In his own view, Lynn Way put together his best professional season in 2023. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 2023 Defensive Player of the Year.

The versatile Way had 67 tackles, 2 sacks, 10 interceptions, and 1 forced fumbles with 2 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the ' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Way a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.

QB Robert Mcdonough (IND) wins Offensive Player of the Year!

Indianapolis quarterback Robert Mcdonough is Wolverine Studios Sports Network's Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of players, coaches and executives.

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

Mcdonough in 2023 had 3851 yards and 33 TDs, with only 13 interceptions for a QB Rating of 103.8.

DE Lawrence Montoya (IND) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Indianapolis ' DE was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Montoya won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 27 Tck, 8 Sck, 2 FF, 2 FR.

QB Daniel Corcoran (VNA) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Vienna Vanguard' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Corcoran won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 194/275, 2239 yds, 16 TD.

2023 IFL Cup

The Indianapolis have defeated the Rome Gladiators in the 2023 IFL Cup.

The final score was 34 - 24 Gladiators.

Wilbur Lake - WR had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Lawrence Montoya - DE had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

Con Championship Game

The Rome Gladiators have defeated the Vienna Vanguard in the 2023 Con Championship Game.

The final score was Vanguard 23 - 41 Gladiators.

William Dial - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Steven O'Connor - DE had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.

Con Championship Game

The Indianapolis have defeated the Detroit Demons in the 2023 Con Championship Game.

The final score was 31 - 29 Demons.

Robert Mcdonough - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Robert Masters - DE had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

Indianapolis resigns Mark Perdue as Defensive Coordinator

The have announced that they have given Mark Perdue a new contract. Perdue will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 5.3 million pr year.

Detroit Demons resigns Brian Hess as Head Coach

The Demons have announced that they have given Brian Hess a new contract. Hess will continue to serve as Head Coach for 5 years earning 8.5 million pr year.

Daniel Corcoran lashes out in wake of loss.

Daniel Corcoran 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'. 'Man, I think a bunch of guys let us down. I could point the finger at many.' the 21 year old QB said. Later in the interview he seemed to indicate that Rodney Caldwell - DT was one of the players he had in mind.

Week 15: QB Kenneth Cerda (PER) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Perth Bushrangers quarterback Kenneth Cerda has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Bushrangers defeated the Athens Odyssey, 28 to 25. Cerda did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 22 of 35 passes for 314 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 24 to 13, and a passer rating of 89.8.

Week 15: FS Peter Scruggs (VNA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Peter Scruggs of the Vienna Vanguard has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Scruggs finished with 7 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 15

Harpoon - 20, Chickles - 7
Bushrangers - 28, Odyssey - 25
- 40, Vanguard - 14
Demons - 29, Gladiators - 26

Indianapolis resigns Teodoro Holmes as Offensive Coordinator

The have announced that they have given Teodoro Holmes a new contract. Holmes will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 3 years earning 5 million pr year.

Game of the Week: Vienna Vanguard at Indianapolis

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Indianapolis
Head coach John Clifton has this team running like a well oiled machine.

Mary Moore : Indianapolis
Looking at the two rosters, I feel fairly certain that Jason Marks - LB will shine for the defense. I am really on the fence for this one, but I stand my prediction.

Jim Nox : Vienna Vanguard
They will get back in the winning column this week. If they do not win, I have to buy cake for the entire office. That is how sure I am.

Darren Francis : Vienna Vanguard
The difference in this game will be their offense. They are 3rd in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 23. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 137.9! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 31.9!

Dissatisfaction after Bushrangers-Gladiators game!

Norbert Mitchell pointed fingers when asked about the loss to Bushrangers. 'I think we were the best team on the field. You know, the Bushrangers can point to the result all they want, but they did not deserve to win this.

Week 14: RB Roger Gracia (DET) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Gracia's 24 att, 134 yds, 1 TD performance against the Vienna Vanguard. Gracia from Auburn was selected in round 3, 7 years ago.

Gracia now has 720 Rushing Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 14: FS Ronnie Phipps (DET) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Phipps's ball hawking ability was on display in the Demons 42-20 game with the Vienna Vanguard. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Ronnie has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Demons Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 14

- 33, Chickles - 27
Bushrangers - 36, Gladiators - 31
Harpoon - 45, Odyssey - 13
Demons - 42, Vanguard - 20

Game of the Week: Detroit Demons at Vienna Vanguard

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Detroit Demons
They will increase their winstreak to two this week.

Mary Moore : Vienna Vanguard
We are doing a sweepstakes at the network, and I look forward to raking in the winnings for this bet. The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.

Jim Nox : Vienna Vanguard
I think their defense will carry them. They are 2nd in sacks with 26. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 26.7. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 268.2 per game. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 98.5 yards per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 15. They are 1st in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 1st in forced fumbles.

Darren Francis : Vienna Vanguard
I just really like the way they coach in Vienna. Head coach Jared Rodriguez is doing great things. He is innovative with his defense. They greatly outscore them here.

Week 13: QB Ernest Woodard (HRT) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Hartford Harpoon' Ernest Woodard threw 4 touchdowns, completing 20 of 28 passes for 351 yards in the Harpoon victory over the Rome Gladiators.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 8 for Woodard, has seen some impressive numbers including 25 touchdown passes this season.

Game Recaps for Week 13

- 38, Odyssey - 13
Vanguard - 26, Chickles - 16
Harpoon - 41, Gladiators - 28

Week 13: CB Mario Weaver (IND) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Mario Weaver of the Indianapolis has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Weaver finished with 9 Tck, 1 Sck.

Vienna Vanguard resigns Russell Jones as Offensive Coordinator

The Vanguard have announced that they have given Russell Jones a new contract. Jones will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 4.5 million pr year.

Game of the Week: Chicago Chickles at Vienna Vanguard

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Chicago Chickles
I think having a leader like Richard Ackerman - QB is the kind of thing that will help the Chickles win this game. It may come down to the wire though.

Mary Moore : Chicago Chickles
They will get back in the winning column this week.

Jim Nox : Vienna Vanguard
The Vanguard win. I see no reason to think otherwise.

Darren Francis : Vienna Vanguard
Certainly, this offense will have a good game. They are 2nd in the league pass completion percentage. They are 5th in the league passing touchdowns with 22. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 20. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 142.7! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 33.5! A single digit win.

Perth Bushrangers surprise everyone!

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

Raymond Torrence lashes out in wake of loss.

Raymond Torrence 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'. 'We lost and somebody is to blame. If you look at the game, you will see some players just are not delivering.' said the Demons RB. Asked to clarify, Torrence suggested Jason Gregory - WR needs to perform better, but underscored that there was plenty of blame to go around. 'Guys need to listen, we need to get grinding, you cannot just show up and expect to play or expect to win', Torrence concluded.

Week 12: QB Thomas Everett (VNA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Vienna Vanguard' Thomas Everett threw 5 touchdowns, completing 11 of 22 passes for 329 yards in the Vanguard victory over the Athens Odyssey.

After being drafted in Round 2 of the 2020 amateur draft, season number 3 for Everett, has seen some impressive numbers including 6 touchdown passes this season.

Game Recaps for Week 12

Demons - 22, Harpoon - 21
Vanguard - 66, Odyssey - 24
Bushrangers - 44, Chickles - 20
- 39, Gladiators - 36

Week 12: CB Mario Weaver (IND) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Mario Weaver of the Indianapolis has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Weaver finished with 9 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Hartford Harpoon resigns Bryan Case as Offensive Coordinator

The Harpoon have announced that they have given Bryan Case a new contract. Case will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 5 years earning 4 million pr year.

Game of the Week: Athens Odyssey at Vienna Vanguard

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Vienna Vanguard
For this game, it seems clear that William Clark - DT will be a key player to watch. Not only is he a beast on the Vanguard defense, he is a walking highlight reel.

Mary Moore : Vienna Vanguard
Leadership. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Alfonzo Heinz - C. He will lead the way and help them win. Lots of points scored.

Jim Nox : Athens Odyssey
Head coach Charles Sherry puts them over the top in this game. He is running a great offense. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.

Darren Francis : Vienna Vanguard
The Vanguard are a much better team than everyone thinks Replace the batteries in your remote. You do not want to miss this game.

Week 11: LB Mitchell Spellman (ATH) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Spellman absolutely dominated in the Odyssey 26-20 game with the Detroit Demons. He finished with 3 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int.

Week 11: RB Jeremy Huff (CHI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Huff's 26 att, 163 yds, 2 TD performance against the Rome Gladiators. Huff from Pittsburgh was selected in round 2, 12 years ago.

Huff now has 1140 Rushing Yards and 6 Touchdowns for the season.

Who is the better G? ' Michael Gilmore weighs in

When talking to reporters, at a galla event, G Michael Gilmore made clear that he does not think Cyrus Raley is 'all that'. The G said: 'Is he good? sure. Am I better? No question. I would wipe the floor with him any day'. The player remarks came in response to some online speculation about who was the better G. 'I think I have proved what I am. I feel confident about where I am, but I think maybe Cyrus Raley has a little more he needs to prove, if you get me? At least if he want to be compared to me.', he said.

Game Recaps for Week 11

Harpoon - 20, Bushrangers - 17
Chickles - 45, Gladiators - 27
Odyssey - 26, Demons - 20
Vanguard - 37, - 25

Detroit Demons resigns Jason Bryant as Defensive Coordinator

The Demons have announced that they have given Jason Bryant a new contract. Bryant will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 3 years earning 3.5 million pr year.

Game of the Week: Indianapolis at Vienna Vanguard

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Vienna Vanguard
When you think of the players that will be on the field, I think a good bet is that Rodney Caldwell - DT will dominate the offense. This is going to be great to watch. This will either be wildly entertaining or a dull grind. I see no middle between the two.

Mary Moore : Indianapolis
You just have to look at their defense. They are 1st in sacks with 24. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 24.6. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 267.3 per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 10. They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush.

Jim Nox : Indianapolis
I love what they are doing in Indianapolis coaching-wise. Head coach John Clifton is a major reason they will win this game.

Darren Francis : Indianapolis
Do not throw statistics at me! The win because they are the better team.

Woodard cementing his status.

News in Hartford is that Ernest Woodard - QB is slowly building a legacy. Woodard seems to be on the minds of fans everywhere in Hartford. He is a legend to them.

Bedford blasts Thomas Parks - LB in wake of loss.

Leonard Bedford was furious with his team in an interview after the 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. Leonard Bedford - DT was clearly upset after the loss. 'We need to look at ourselves. If you are Thomas Parks (LB), 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 DT said.

Week 10: DE Lawrence Montoya (IND) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Montoya absolutely dominated in the 33-6 game with the Perth Bushrangers. He finished with 5 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Week 10: RB Frank Owen (ROM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Owen's 15 att, 134 yds, 2 TD performance against the Athens Odyssey. Owen from Connecticut was selected in round 1, 2 years ago.

Owen now has 534 Rushing Yards and 12 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 10

Harpoon - 17, Chickles - 3
Gladiators - 37, Odyssey - 26
Vanguard - 24, Demons - 21
- 33, Bushrangers - 6

Game of the Week: Vienna Vanguard at Detroit Demons

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Detroit Demons
This may be a pivotal game for their season.

Mary Moore : Vienna Vanguard
I see them winning again this week, and it will be good for them to put that loss in their last game behind them. But it will be much closer than many think..

Jim Nox : Detroit Demons
The Demons really gell on the field. They play as a unit and that gets them the win this week. You only need to look at guys like Marcos Allen - T and Eric Dubose - DE to see the importance. Team players like that helps you win games. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.

Darren Francis : Vienna Vanguard
Do not sleep on this defense. They are 1st in sacks with 21. They are 2nd in run defense. Giving up only 95.1 yards per game. They are 1st in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 2nd in forced fumbles.

John Lucas calls out Chickles Head Coach Mckinley after loss.

John Lucas seemed almost depressed in an interview after the Chickles lost to the William Mckinley. He indicated that a big factor in the loss was the Chickles' coaching, that appeared one step behind at every turn. John Lucas - DT was clearly upset in the Chickles 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 William Mckinley saw in his preparation, but he has to do a better job at Head Coach', the DT said.

Ackerman: The icon

Chicago has confirmed that many in the owners circle are already considering Richard Ackerman as a sure fire first ballot hall of fameer. Naturally, many in Chicago are eager to have them retire with the Chickles. Banners are already being drafted.

Week 9: CB Junior Handy (ROM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Handy's ball hawking ability was on display in the Gladiators 26-24 game with the Perth Bushrangers. He finished with 4 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Junior has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Gladiators Defensive Coordinator

Week 9: RB Marvin Simmons (ATH) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Simmons's 18 att, 109 yds, 2 TD performance against the Vienna Vanguard. Simmons from Idaho was selected in round 2, 1 years ago.

Simmons now has 483 Rushing Yards and 8 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 9

Harpoon - 41, - 17
Demons - 28, Chickles - 17
Odyssey - 38, Vanguard - 16
Gladiators - 26, Bushrangers - 24

Game of the Week: Detroit Demons at Chicago Chickles

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Detroit Demons
For this game, I cannot help by think that Michael Thornhill will be dominant here. He is getting paid to deliver in exactly these kinds of games.

Mary Moore : Detroit Demons
You have to think of the roles Marcos Allen - T and Eric Dubose - DE play on this team. They are the players who make everyone work together as a team. Playing as a unit will ensure the Demons win these difficult games.

Jim Nox : Chicago Chickles
This is just what my gut tells me.

Darren Francis : Detroit Demons
I find it hard to bet against coach Brian Hess. He always has them well prepared. He is doing some really smart things on offense. He is one of the best defensive minds.

Who is the better CB? Chickles' Armando Vick weighs in

Chickles CB Armando Vick compared himself to Evan Kirchner of the Vanguard in a postgame interview. Armando Vick brings up Evan Kirchner 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 Chickles CB said. Certainly such words will set the internet forums on fire, and it will be interesting to see if Evan Kirchner takes the bait and responds.

Week 8: RB John Smyth (VNA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 8's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back John Smyth. His 24 att, 148 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 38 to 28 victory for the Vienna Vanguard.

The former Georgia gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 692 Yards and 7 Touchdowns for the season.

Torrence gloats after Demons victory.

Raymond Torrence came out swinging in an interview after the Demons beat the Bushrangers. The Demons RB made no efforts to hide his lack of respect for the Bushrangers. 'I think this game proves where our team is, and that the Bushrangers just are not at our level', he said.

Week 8: CB Evan Kirchner (VNA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Kirchner's ball hawking ability was on display in the Vanguard 38-28 game with the Rome Gladiators. He finished with 4 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Evan has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Vanguard Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 8

Chickles - 31, - 16
Vanguard - 38, Gladiators - 28
Demons - 25, Bushrangers - 13

Week 8: DE Ronald Albright (DET) has suffered a major injury!

The Detroit Demons' DE Ronald Albright has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).

Vienna Vanguard resigns Jared Rodriguez as Head Coach

The Vanguard have announced that they have given Jared Rodriguez a new contract. Rodriguez will continue to serve as Head Coach for 5 years earning 7 million pr year.

Game of the Week: Indianapolis at Chicago Chickles

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Indianapolis
Look for them to continue their winstreak. But it will be much closer than many think..

Mary Moore : Chicago Chickles
I think having a team players like Armando Vick - CB is the kind of thing that will help the Chickles win this game. They greatly outscore them here.

Jim Nox : Indianapolis
Head coach John Clifton has this team running like a well oiled machine.

Darren Francis : Chicago Chickles
Looking at how the teams match up, I cannot see how anyone would not think that Armando Vick - CB can drive quarterbacks crazy. Look for him to dominate.

Perth Bushrangers take home the upset victory!

The Perth Bushrangers fans are celebrating after the Bushrangers took down the Vienna Vanguard.
In a fantastic effort the Bushrangers brought home the win against a superior opponent. The supporters of the Bushrangers 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.

Week 7: LB George Whitson (HRT) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Whitson absolutely dominated in the Harpoon 31-26 game with the Rome Gladiators. He finished with 13 Tck, 2 Sck.

Week 7: QB William Ramos (PER) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Perth Bushrangers' William Ramos threw 4 touchdowns, completing 27 of 37 passes for 317 yards in the Bushrangers victory over the Vienna Vanguard.

After being drafted in Round 2 of the 2018 amateur draft, season number 5 for Ramos, has seen some impressive numbers including 4 touchdown passes this season.

Dissatisfaction after Chickles-Odyssey game!

Robbie Kopp pointed fingers when asked about the loss to Chickles. 'Surely, we have to take responsibility, but they were playing dirty, and it is a testament to their character' said the Chickles Robbie Kopp - RB. He continued: 'The Chickles' players will likely take offense to this, but I do not care. It is what it is, they did not deserve to win'.'

Game Recaps for Week 7

- 24, Demons - 7
Bushrangers - 41, Vanguard - 13
Harpoon - 31, Gladiators - 26
Chickles - 41, Odyssey - 20

Game of the Week: Detroit Demons at Indianapolis

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Detroit Demons
They will win again this week. A single digit win.

Mary Moore : Detroit Demons
I think their defense will carry them. They are 4th in points allowed, averaging only 26.8. They are 2nd in run defense. Giving up only 81.5 yards per game. They are 2nd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush.

Jim Nox : Detroit Demons
For this match up, a good bet is that Eric Dubose - DE can take over the game. Looking at the Demons defense, it is clear that when he shows up, it is always entertaining. The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.

Darren Francis : Detroit Demons
One of the most underestimated offenses. They are 2nd in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 17. They are 1st in the league passing yards per game. They average 310.8! They are 2nd in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 2nd in the league in pancakes. They are 3rd in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 7. They are 3rd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 125.3! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 31.5!

Local community praises Trujillo

Hartford Harpoon is proud of the community work of Robert Trujillo. The 24 year old SS from Hartford Harpoon has been heavily involved in various outreach programs since he arrived in Hartford.

Battaglia not pulling punches after the Gladiators won.

No mincing of words from Donald Battaglia after the Gladiators beat the Chickles. Donald Battaglia - RB known for brutal honesty, said after Rome beat Chicago that the Chickles's did not seem prepared at all, and that he was frankly embarrased on their behalf. Them be fighting words to many a Chickles fan, let alone the players. It will be interesting to see if anyone lashes back, or if calmer heads prevail.

Week 6: WR Stephen Haskell (ROM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Haskell's 9 rec, 165 yds, 2 TD effort led the way for the Rome Gladiators. This weeks 165 receiving yards bring his season total to 401 yards with 4 touchdowns on the season.

"To Stephen, football is about winning and nothing else. He is one of the hardest workers on our team and deserves the attention he is getting from the media and fans." - Gladiators Coach

Week 6: FS Lynn Way (IND) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Lynn Way of the Indianapolis has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Way finished with 10 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 Int, 2 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 6

- 35, Gladiators - 25
Chickles - 17, Bushrangers - 3
Demons - 35, Odyssey - 24
Vanguard - 34, Harpoon - 21

Game of the Week: Hartford Harpoon at Vienna Vanguard

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Vienna Vanguard
This is a dominant offense. They are 3rd in the league pass completion percentage. They are 2nd in the league passing yards per game. They average 287.2! They are maulers, 4th in the league in pancakes. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 9. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 168.8! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 35.2!

Mary Moore : Hartford Harpoon
This defense is likely to step up this week. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 19.6. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 231.8 per game. They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss. They are 4th in forced fumbles.

Jim Nox : Vienna Vanguard
Head coach Jared Rodriguez puts them over the top in this game. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense. It might be a high scoring game.

Darren Francis : Vienna Vanguard
The leadership on this team is great. Having a guy like Alfonzo Heinz - C on the field and in the locker room is exactly what you need to win games like this. A double digit win.

Chicago Chickles take home the upset victory!

The Chicago Chickles surprises everyone with an unlikely road win against Detroit Demons.
The Demons never manage to take control of the game, while the Chickles kept grinding and drove the victory home. The Demons players had expected an easy victory, and this will be a bitter loss and a tough blow to the self-respect of the program. Meanwhile the Chickles fans are ecstatic and are already entertaining thoughts about a cinderella future.

Week 5: QB Paul Rios (DET) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Detroit Demons quarterback Paul Rios has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Chickles defeated the Detroit Demons, 45 to 28. Rios did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 29 of 50 passes for 396 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 14 to 1, and a passer rating of 122.1.

Dennis unhappy after Harpoon close loss.

Frank Dennis pointed fingers when asked about the loss to Harpoon. 'Surely, we have to take responsibility, but they were playing dirty, and it is a testament to their character' said the Harpoon Frank Dennis - DT. He continued: 'The Harpoon' players will likely take offense to this, but I do not care. It is what it is, they did not deserve to win'.'

Week 5: CB John Brown (ATH) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Brown's ball hawking ability was on display in the 35-23 game with the Athens Odyssey. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

"John has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Odyssey Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 5

Chickles - 45, Demons - 28
Vanguard - 28, Gladiators - 20
- 35, Odyssey - 23
Harpoon - 20, Bushrangers - 7

Game of the Week: Vienna Vanguard at Rome Gladiators

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Rome Gladiators
Surely, the Gladiators win. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. But it will be a close game.

Mary Moore : Rome Gladiators
Lots of points scored.

Jim Nox : Rome Gladiators
People tend to underestimate their defense. They are 4th in sacks with 7. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 16.7. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 247 per game. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 90.3 yards per game. They are 2nd in interceptions with 4. They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 2nd in forced fumbles.

Darren Francis : Rome Gladiators
Looking at the two rosters, it seems obvious that Robert Barr - WR will be a key figure in this game. The Gladiators offense relies on him. If they do not win, I have to buy cake for the entire office. That is how sure I am.

Boss gloats after Odyssey victory.

George Boss did not hold his tongue in a post game interview. George Boss - G known for brutal honesty, said after Athens beat Chicago that the Chickles's did not seem prepared at all, and that he was frankly embarrased on their behalf. Them be fighting words to many a Chickles fan, let alone the players. It will be interesting to see if anyone lashes back, or if calmer heads prevail.

Week 4: QB Paul Rios (DET) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Detroit Demons quarterback Paul Rios has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Demons defeated the Perth Bushrangers, 44 to 38. Rios did his part, throwing 6 touchdowns, completing 32 of 40 passes for 424 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 11 to 1, and a passer rating of 129.6.

Week 4: LB Robert Clark (ROM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Robert Clark of the Rome Gladiators has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Clark finished with 12 Tck, 1 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 4

- 31, Harpoon - 24
Gladiators - 31, Odyssey - 6
Vanguard - 49, Chickles - 31
Demons - 44, Bushrangers - 38

Game of the Week: Athens Odyssey at Rome Gladiators

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Rome Gladiators
They might even blow them out.

Mary Moore : Rome Gladiators
When you consider the two rosters, common sense predicts that Christopher Hass - DE will be a key player to watch. His paycheck is a good indication of the kind of player he is. They win big.

Jim Nox : Rome Gladiators
Looking at how the teams match up, I agree with popular opinion that Maxwell Arnold - FS is going to wreck havoc for the Gladiators defense.

Darren Francis : Athens Odyssey
I really think their defense will make the difference. They are 2nd in sacks with 6. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 212 per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 6. They are 3rd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush.

Daniel Fife compares himself to Vanguard' Peter Scruggs

When talking to reporters, at a galla event, FS Daniel Fife made clear that he does not think Peter Scruggs is 'all that'. The Bushrangers FS said: 'Is he good? sure. Am I better? No question. I would wipe the floor with him any day'. 'You cannot help but compare yourself to other players. Sure, there are, were or will be someone who is better than me, but I feel confident that Peter Scruggs - FS is not one of them.' the 33 year old FS said.

Week 3: RB Marvin Simmons (ATH) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Simmons's 11 att, 134 yds, 3 TD, 2 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD performance against the Chicago Chickles. Simmons from Idaho was selected in round 2, 1 years ago.

Simmons now has 236 Rushing Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Vanguard - 37, Harpoon - 31
- 24, Bushrangers - 19
Odyssey - 44, Chickles - 40
Gladiators - 31, Demons - 23

Week 3: CB Miles Lynn (ROM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Miles Lynn of the Rome Gladiators has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Lynn finished with 9 Tck, 2 FF, 2 FR.

Game of the Week: Rome Gladiators at Detroit Demons

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Detroit Demons
They will win again this week.

Mary Moore : Detroit Demons
This will be watercooler talk on monday. Do not miss it.

Jim Nox : Rome Gladiators
You just have to look at their offense.

Darren Francis : Rome Gladiators
Team play. Playing as a unit. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Lyndon Bryan - T. Playing as a team is what gets them the win.

Week 2: LB Nathan Gainey (PER) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Nathan Gainey of the Perth Bushrangers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Gainey finished with 10 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF.

Week 2: RB Raymond Torrence (DET) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 2's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Raymond Torrence. His 20 att, 159 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 14 to 9 victory for the Detroit Demons.

The former Kentucky gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 219 Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 2

Demons - 14, Harpoon - 9
Odyssey - 37, Bushrangers - 34

Week 2: WR Thomas Williamson (HRT) has suffered a major injury!

The Hartford Harpoon' WR Thomas Williamson has suffered an injury: Out for the season.

Game of the Week: Hartford Harpoon at Detroit Demons

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Hartford Harpoon
I have a lot of respect for head coach Sam Gonzales. He is doing great things in Hartford. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker.

Mary Moore : Hartford Harpoon
You got to like this offense. Boy, oh boy am I looking forward to this.

Jim Nox : Detroit Demons
They will win again this week. But it will be much closer than many think..

Darren Francis : Hartford Harpoon
The Harpoon are the real deal. But it will be much closer than many think..

Mendenhall: The icon

Detroit has confirmed that the Demons are hoping to induct David Mendenhall into their hall of fame - eventually. This has the characteristics of a media stunt, but Demons is undeniably a legend. Not just locally, but nationally.

Richard Hawkins compares himself to Odyssey' Phillip Gross

When talking to reporters, at a galla event, SS Richard Hawkins made clear that he does not think Phillip Gross is 'all that'. The Gladiators SS said: 'Is he good? sure. Am I better? No question. I would wipe the floor with him any day'. The Gladiators player remarks came in response to some online speculation about who was the better SS. 'I think I have proved what I am. I feel confident about where I am, but I think maybe Phillip Gross has a little more he needs to prove, if you get me? At least if he want to be compared to me.', he said.

Week 1: RB Danny Martinez (ROM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Martinez's 13 att, 123 yds, 1 TD performance against the Chicago Chickles. Martinez from Auburn was selected in round 4, 5 years ago.

Martinez now has 123 Rushing Yards and 1 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 1: CB Junior Handy (ROM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Junior Handy of the Rome Gladiators has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Handy finished with 3 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 1

Demons - 45, - 14
Vanguard - 27, Bushrangers - 24
Harpoon - 16, Odyssey - 9
Gladiators - 45, Chickles - 21

Season Predictions

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

American Conference American Division: Chicago Chickles with 11 votes (Runner up: Detroit Demons with 5 votes)

International Conference International Division: Perth Bushrangers with 12 votes (Runner up: Vienna Vanguard with 6 votes)

Trade Alert

The Gladiators trade Lawrence Whitaker - RB and a Gladiators 2024 5th Round Pick to the Odyssey for Danny Martinez - RB.

Game of the Week: Vienna Vanguard at Perth Bushrangers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Perth Bushrangers
I do not think you get very far against their defense.

Mary Moore : Perth Bushrangers
The Bushrangers are better than you think. They get the W. When they win here, people will take notice.

Jim Nox : Perth Bushrangers
Looking at the two rosters, you would be a fool not to think Kenneth Cerda will be a key factor from the QB position. He will have a great day and be critical in this game. Boy, oh boy am I looking forward to this.

Darren Francis : Vienna Vanguard
I see them winning this week, and it will be good for them to break their losing streak. They will rack up a lot of points.

Training Camp News

English, R. - T from Indianapolis is living up to his round 3 selection by putting in an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans alike can't wait to see him on gameday.

WR Eric Culbertson (N/A) has retired!

WR Eric Culbertson (53 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:

WR Christoper Martin (N/A) has retired!

WR Christoper Martin (71 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

WR Eloy Mcnulty (N/A) has retired!

WR Eloy Mcnulty (58 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

RB Glenn Vernon (N/A) has retired!

RB Glenn Vernon (66 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

Free Agency Round 10: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Roberto Johnson. The G out of Miami (FL) signed a $442,001 contract for 2 year(s) with Perth Bushrangers.

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

Detroit Demons was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Detroit Demons who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $730,000.

Free Agency Round 9: Round Up

1 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Santos Powers. The C out of Eastern Illinois signed a $559,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Vienna Vanguard.

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

Vienna Vanguard was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Vienna Vanguard who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $559,000.

Free Agency Round 8: Round Up

7 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Jerry Laplante. The RB out of Ohio signed a $7,240,000 contract for 3 year(s) with Detroit Demons.

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

Perth Bushrangers was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Detroit Demons who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $7,240,000.

Free Agency Round 7: Round Up

24 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Maxwell Arnold. The FS out of Montana signed a $5,280,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Rome Gladiators.

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

Perth Bushrangers was the most active signing a total of 6 player(s).

The biggest spender was Perth Bushrangers who signed 6 player(s) for a total of $14,264,500.

Free Agency Round 6: Round Up

19 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Terry Phillips. The LB out of Michigan State signed a $5,520,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Chicago Chickles.

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

Chicago Chickles was the most active signing a total of 7 player(s).

The biggest spender was Chicago Chickles who signed 7 player(s) for a total of $25,247,500.

Player Release

The Athens Odyssey have released Ted Fishman - SS.

DT David Frank (ATH) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The Athens Odyssey drafted David Frank #1 overall in the 2023 draft. The 6' 2" DT fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Odyssey 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," Frank said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

Moore and Nox Mock Draft

Pick 1: Athens Odyssey
Larry Moore: Daniel Corcoran - QB
He is driven by the love of the sport. Can diagnose coverages well. Has accuracy to throw receivers open. Will not leave the ball floating in the air, can deliver it low and hard. He fills a hole at the position. Blue-chip player. Will fit right in and start right away. Love it.

Jim Nox: David Frank - DT
He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. He takes care of his teammates. Most everyone who ever played with him, counts him as their friend. Sufficiently strong to bull rush. Not the strongest, but strong enough to stay on his feet against inside runs. This young man is explosive enough to pressure Quarterbacks up the middle. He has above average closing speed. They will be running to the podium for this one.

Pick 2: Rome Gladiators
Larry Moore: Arnold Mcneil - SS
Need a leader? He is your guy. Teammates love him. All he cares about is the team. He helps everyone succeed. This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. Consistently takes down ball carrier when he gets to him. 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: Charles Ritchie - CB
Not a speedster per se, but enough to play man. He is faster than he is given credit for. They need players at the position, and good ones at that. He fits the bill, he is worth the pick. End of story.

Pick 3: Indianapolis
Larry Moore: Harry Majors - LB
Here you have a guy, who really benefits the atmosphere in the building. Everyone wants to be around him. He has sufficient strength to not get bulllied on run plays. Offenses will need to keep tabs on him. He will close down fairly quickly if left unblocked. Good understanding of the game, and what is required of each position. Nothing to think about here. Pick up the kid, bring him into the building, put him om the field.

Jim Nox: Harry Majors - LB
Liked by coaches and teammates. Would occasionally flatten offensive linemen in college. Even in the pros, opponents better not try to block him with a Tight End or Running Back. Closing speed good enough to get to the Quarterback often. Very coachable. That is an important trait for a guy you want to draft this early. Blue-chip player. Exactly what they look for. Add a young talent to a roster thin at the position, a great fit.

Pick 4: Hartford Harpoon
Larry Moore: David Frank - DT
Respected for his good behavior on the field. Here you have a guy, who really benefits the atmosphere in the building. Everyone wants to be around him. Strong enough to not get bullied by offensive linemen. Can collapse the pocket. Quick enough to get to the Quarterback, and they need more pressure inside. 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: Ben Allen - DT
Need a leader? He is your guy. He brings decent strength to the position. Can collapse the pocket against weaker offensive linemen. Take the blue-chip player. Do not worry about sexier picks. He fits what you need and the quality is there.

Pick 5: Vienna Vanguard
Larry Moore: Lawrence Montoya - DE
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. You will see him make a lot of tackles. Might not be what fans want, but there is a reason people are getting paid to make these decisions. This is a rock solid pick, and he fits what they are looking for. Fans will come around quickly once they see him play.

Jim Nox: Lawrence Montoya - DE
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. He is driven by the love of the sport. The guy has gets along with everyone. Tackles with nice fundamentals. People usually go down. He fills a need for them. They will be happy to get him.

Pick 6: Chicago Chickles
Larry Moore: Paul Tang - LB
Nice speed for a Defensive End. Enough to keep contain and get sacks. He fills a need for them. They will be happy to get him.

Jim Nox: Paul Tang - LB
Is fast enough to get sacks. Is fast enough to contain outside runs. Those are the players you look for at Defensive End. A player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.

Pick 7: Perth Bushrangers
Larry Moore: Charles Ritchie - CB
Coaches are always looking to add more speed to the defensive backfield. This guy has enough to make an impact. 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: John Guinn - LB
Teams are looking for players who will not break contain. This young man is strong enough to stay on his feet against grown men on the offensive line. 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.

Pick 8: Detroit Demons
Larry Moore: Richard English - T
He will occasionally throw of defenders to the ground when blocking them. 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: Nicky Hamilton - T
Every team values leadership, someone to lead by example, this is the guy. He helps everyone get in the right position, making the team run as a well oiled machine. With the amount this youngster can already benchpres, he will only ever have to focus on improving technique. Fill a need, get a quality player, everyone wins! He will fit right in with the pros.

Pick 9: Athens Odyssey
Larry Moore: Robbie Ingram - G
Known for showing up early and staying late. He is driven by the love of the sport. Nice blocking skills on run plays. He will contribute to the running game. He can hold his own in the passing game. Will improve once he finetunes his technique, but he is already pretty good. His college teammates all point to how smart he is. 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: Robbie Ingram - G
This kid is not afraid to work hard. Respected for his good behavior on the field. This is a guy who is already a pretty good blocker in the run game. Protects the QB well on pass plays. You can never have enough good pass blockers. Pretty fast learner. He will get a great chance to earn the starting job. He fits what they are looking for. He is a solid player. Cannot go wrong here.

Pick 10: Rome Gladiators
Larry Moore: Elden Ivory - SS
Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. Coaches are not worried about his forty time. But he plays fast, and they will be smart with his coverage assignments. It is not often that the talent available fits perfectly with what you need. When it does, it makes for a win-win situation. This young man is going to be put in a position to succeed.

Jim Nox: Arnold Mcneil - SS
Every team would benefit from his leadership. Teammates love him. All he cares about is the team. He helps everyone succeed. This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. Wraps up well when tackling. This guy is available. This guy fills a need. They have to take him. It makes so much sense.

Free Agency Round 5: Round Up

6 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Michael Gonzalez. The TE out of Texas signed a $8,540,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Perth Bushrangers.

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

Hartford Harpoon was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Vienna Vanguard who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $8,750,000.

Free Agency Round 4: Round Up

7 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was George Whitson. The LB out of Brigham Young signed a $9,230,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Hartford Harpoon.

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

Hartford Harpoon was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Hartford Harpoon who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $22,500,000.

Free Agency Round 3: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Buddy Loyd. The QB out of Kentucky signed a $7,400,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Chicago Chickles.

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

Hartford Harpoon was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Chicago Chickles who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $7,400,000.

Free Agency Round 2: Round Up

2 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Lawrence Legg. The G out of Florida signed a $8,740,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Rome Gladiators.

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

Detroit Demons was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Rome Gladiators who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $8,740,000.

Free Agency Round 1: Round Up

2 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Barry Davis. The QB out of Texas Tech signed a $9,800,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Rome Gladiators.

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

Rome Gladiators was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Rome Gladiators who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $22,409,000.

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:
Hartford Harpoon: T WR CB LB DT
Indianapolis : RB G WR CB LB DE
Chicago Chickles: LB DE
Detroit Demons: G T CB DT
Athens Odyssey: G T CB LB DT DE
Perth Bushrangers: T TE CB LB DT DE FS
Vienna Vanguard: T WR CB LB DE
Rome Gladiators: CB SS

Athens Odyssey Announce new staff.

William Hyman will be serving as the new General Manager for the Odyssey . He will get a 1 year contract worth 4.8 million pr year with the Odyssey.

Indianapolis Announce new staff.

The have announced that they have signed John Clifton as their new Head Coach. He will get a 3 year contract worth 5 million pr year with the .

Rome Gladiators steal John Earls from the Indianapolis

The Gladiators have announced that they have signed John Earls as their new Offensive Coordinator. Earls was previously working for as Head Coach. He will get a 5 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Gladiators.

Draft Order: Athens Odyssey own first overall.

Pick 1: Athens Odyssey
Pick 2: Rome Gladiators
Pick 3: Indianapolis
Pick 4: Hartford Harpoon
Pick 5: Vienna Vanguard
Pick 6: Chicago Chickles
Pick 7: Perth Bushrangers
Pick 8: Detroit Demons

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:
Russell Jones - Offensive Coordinator - Vienna Vanguard
Mark Burrow - Defensive Coordinator - Hartford Harpoon
Bryan Case - Offensive Coordinator - Hartford Harpoon
Dennis Turner - Defensive Coordinator - Chicago Chickles
Jason Bryant - Defensive Coordinator - Detroit Demons
Mark Perdue - Defensive Coordinator - Indianapolis
Teodoro Holmes - Offensive Coordinator - Indianapolis
Kenneth Murillo - Offensive Coordinator - Chicago Chickles
John Sells - Defensive Coordinator - Athens Odyssey
Dennis Haggerty - Offensive Coordinator - Athens Odyssey

Contract Updates

The following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season:
Jesse French - T (Hartford Harpoon) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 11).
Robert Mcdonough - QB (Indianapolis ) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 11).
Cyrus Raley - G (Chicago Chickles) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 35).
Patrick Blair - SS (Chicago Chickles) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 12).
Carl Janssen - G (Detroit Demons) unlocked a 10% bonus for winning the championship.
Connie Klein - TE (Athens Odyssey) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 12).
William Darden - WR (Athens Odyssey) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 13).
Paul Bayne - RB (Perth Bushrangers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Rushing TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 5).
Valentin Halstead - T (Perth Bushrangers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 13).
Kenneth Cerda - QB (Perth Bushrangers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Completion % (Target: 50 / Accomplished: 68.6).
Thomas Daly - RB (Perth Bushrangers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7).
Dennis Whiteside - QB (Perth Bushrangers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Completion % (Target: 50 / Accomplished: 62.5).
John Smyth - RB (Vienna Vanguard) unlocked a 10% bonus for Rushing Attempts (Target: 150 / Accomplished: 231).
Evan Kirchner - CB (Vienna Vanguard) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Peter Scruggs - FS (Vienna Vanguard) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
David Feldman - G (Vienna Vanguard) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 36).
Orval Perez - QB (Vienna Vanguard) unlocked a 5% bonus for Completion % (Target: 50 / Accomplished: 100).
Steven O'Connor - DE (Vienna Vanguard) unlocked a 10% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 42).
Walter Bolduc - WR (Vienna Vanguard) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 12).
Carlos Appel - T (Vienna Vanguard) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 68).
William Dial - QB (Rome Gladiators) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 8).
Stephen Haskell - WR (Rome Gladiators) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 12).
Howard Vidal - WR (Rome Gladiators) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7).
Miles Lynn - CB (Rome Gladiators) unlocked a 10% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 83).

To Santos Powers - C, the past is the past.

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

Other retirements

QB Michael Sanford (74 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Adan Willett (74 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB David Bland (72 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Billy Raines (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Marty Moss (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Julian Lively (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Paul Delong (54 ovr) : Career stats: 29/53, 288 yds, 3 TD
RB Allen Wells (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Wilfred Winchester (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Kyle Purcell (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Jose Mead (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB John Terry (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Wilfred Willoughby (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Adam May (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Jesse Dietrich (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
G Doug Dean (73 ovr) : Career stats: 24 Pancakes
G John Braxton (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G Ivan Ruff (55 ovr) : Career stats: 3 Pancakes
G Stuart Royster (55 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Pancakes
T Alphonso West (53 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Pancakes
C William Wilson (62 ovr) : Career stats: 26 Pancakes
C Donald Vasquez (57 ovr) : Career stats: 6 Pancakes
TE Michel Royal (54 ovr) : Career stats: 70 rec, 786 yds, 6 TD
TE Doug Andrews (54 ovr) : Career stats: 56 rec, 319 yds, 0 TD
TE William Chan (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Robert Perkins (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Jonathon German (55 ovr) : Career stats: 34 rec, 213 yds, 2 TD
CB Miguel Lively (58 ovr) : Career stats: 12 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF
CB William Mckenna (55 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Cordell Day (55 ovr) : Career stats: 4 Tck
CB Erwin Stover (52 ovr) : Career stats: 10 Tck
CB Armando Wolfe (50 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Phillip Roby (50 ovr) : Career stats: 23 Tck, 1 Sck
CB Kenneth Roberts (43 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck
LB Jerry Barry (59 ovr) : Career stats: 21 Tck
LB James Scott (57 ovr) : Career stats: 46 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int
LB Matthew Mendez (52 ovr) : Career stats: 33 Tck, 1 Blk FG
LB Dan Mckeon (48 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Thomas Frick (46 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Leon Gonzales (58 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Devon Hirsch (52 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Tck
DT Octavio Batson (51 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Jim Humphrey (51 ovr) : Career stats: 4 Tck
DT Mohammad Nelson (49 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck
DT Chad Sabo (46 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Thomas Keene (45 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Rigoberto Mundy (41 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Hugo Welch (37 ovr) : Career stats: 29 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF
DE Lonnie Moody (61 ovr) : Career stats:
DE Nathaniel Evans (58 ovr) : Career stats: 9 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FF
DE Kevin Smith (57 ovr) : Career stats: 5 Tck
DE Charles Winston (53 ovr) : Career stats: 36 Tck, 3 Sck
DE Larry Scott (49 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck
FS Joshua Knox (60 ovr) : Career stats:
FS James Ernst (55 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Keith Alba (62 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Winfred Cason (59 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Carl Barnett (59 ovr) : Career stats: 14 Tck, 1 Int
SS David Lavoie (51 ovr) : Career stats:
K Ray Sayre (70 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K Andrew Rupert (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K Dwayne Gomez (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
P Chad Jones (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20

WR Daniel Zambrano (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' WR Daniel Zambrano has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 33 rec, 465 yds, 3 TD

T Thomas Richards (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Thomas Richards has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 39 Pancakes

T Gregory Cotton (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Gregory Cotton has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 78 Pancakes

K Manuel Bell (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' K Manuel Bell has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 51/59 FG

QB Kevin Lavoie (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' QB Kevin Lavoie has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 128/247, 1664 yds, 9 TD

FS Matthew Hathaway (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' FS Matthew Hathaway has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 16 Tck, 1 Sck

DE Christopher Hicks (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DE Christopher Hicks has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 30 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FR

P Roberto Burr (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' P Roberto Burr has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 5220 yards, 44 inside 20

WR Benjamin Vincent (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' WR Benjamin Vincent has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 3 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD

RB William Tobin (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' RB William Tobin has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 185 att, 427 yds, 4 TD, 9 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD

QB Levi Gilman (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' QB Levi Gilman has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 22/51, 205 yds, 1 TD

T John Kish (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T John Kish has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 14 Pancakes

T Gary Orellana (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Gary Orellana has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 149 Pancakes

T Maurice Clegg (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' T Maurice Clegg has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 74 Pancakes

RB Scott Holland (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' RB Scott Holland has retired after 3 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 163 att, 643 yds, 3 TD, 7 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD

K Rolando Hayden (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' K Rolando Hayden has retired after 3 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 20/23 FG

WR John Matos (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' WR John Matos has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 19 rec, 283 yds, 5 TD

WR Jamal Guevara (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' WR Jamal Guevara has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 129 rec, 1462 yds, 6 TD

DE Ronny Hamlin (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DE Ronny Hamlin has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 107 Tck, 23 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR

DT Timothy Elam (ROM) has retired!

The Rome Gladiators' DT Timothy Elam has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 54 Tck, 5 Sck, 2 FF

RB Whitney Bryson (ROM) has retired!

The Rome Gladiators' RB Whitney Bryson has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 982 att, 4479 yds, 45 TD, 94 rec, 689 yds, 4 TD

WR Frank Lancaster (ROM) has retired!

The Rome Gladiators' WR Frank Lancaster has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 111 rec, 1235 yds, 11 TD

LB Chester Moore (VNA) has retired!

The Vienna Vanguard' LB Chester Moore has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 469 Tck, 8 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Sfty, 12 FF, 3 FR

LB Joseph Geary (ATH) has retired!

The Athens Odyssey' LB Joseph Geary has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 366 Tck, 8 Sck, 9 Int, 2 Def TD, 6 FF, 5 FR

G Keith Paul (DET) has retired!

The Detroit Demons' G Keith Paul has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 212 Pancakes

TE Donald Peterson (CHI) has retired!

The Chicago Chickles' TE Donald Peterson has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 232 rec, 2574 yds, 24 TD

T Tyron Thomas (IND) has retired!

The Indianapolis ' T Tyron Thomas has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 184 Pancakes

LB Joseph Helton (IND) has retired!

The Indianapolis ' LB Joseph Helton has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 226 Tck, 7 Sck, 2 Int, 2 FF