Game of the Week: BCFC Bears at New Orleans Reapers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : BCFC Bears
I think their defense is really good. They are 4th in sacks with 27. They are 4th in run defense. Giving up only 103.7 yards per game. They are 2nd in the league pass average yards per rush.

Mary Moore : BCFC Bears
They play great together. Having a guy like Bobby Bassett - LB 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.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
They will keep their winstreak going. Lots of points scored.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
In this game, you would be a fool not to think David Bello - DE will run circles around the offense. This is going to be great to watch. You heard it here first.

'I am better than Reapers' Bill Eller', says Elmer Villarreal

When talking to reporters, at a galla event, QB Elmer Villarreal made clear that he does not think Bill Eller is 'all that'. The RoughRiders QB said: 'Is he good? sure. Am I better? No question. I would wipe the floor with him any day'. 'haha, and then these clowns on the internet think Bill Eller is even comparable to me. You pick and drill, and I would gladly show how wrong they are' said the RoughRiders QB. He added: 'Sure, I do not want to be mean, Bill Eller is a decent QB, but seriously just look at the tape'.

Week 11: QB Paul Moore (BCFC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced BCFC Bears quarterback Paul Moore has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Bears defeated the Windsor Gamblers, 49 to 17. Moore did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 26 of 37 passes for 358 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 4 to 0, and a passer rating of 131.8.

Week 11: DE Lloyd Larkin (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Larkin absolutely dominated in the Totems 33-7 game with the Memphis Pharaohs. He finished with 3 Tck, 2 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 11

Bears - 49, Gamblers - 17
Totems - 33, Pharaohs - 7
Vikings - 37, RoughRiders - 14
Reapers - 31, North - 14

Jimmy Chase - SS signs extension with the Reapers

The New Orleans Reapers front office has announced that they have signed Jimmy Chase - SS to a new contract. Chase will stay with the team on a deal of 4 years, $14,760,000

Game of the Week: Houston RoughRiders at Nova Scotia Vikings

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Nova Scotia Vikings
The Vikings have really strong team play. You look at a player like John Hamlin - SS and what he does for a team. He makes everyone around him better. I am really on the fence for this one, but I stand my prediction.

Mary Moore : Nova Scotia Vikings
Do not sleep on this defense. They are 3rd in sacks with 29. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 237 per game. They are 1st in run defense. Giving up only 84.2 yards per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 9. They are 4th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 1st in forced fumbles. Believe me.

Jim Nox : Houston RoughRiders
This is a dominant offense. They are 5th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 5th in the league passing touchdowns with 11. They are 4th in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes. They are 2nd in the league average yards per rush. They are 5th in the league rushing touchdowns with 9. They are 4th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 108.6! Get your popcorn ready.

Darren Francis : Nova Scotia Vikings
Looking at the two rosters, I think that Devin Burrell will be dominant here. The young CB is going to cause headaches for any offense. This week is no difference. If they do not win, I have to buy cake for the entire office. That is how sure I am.

Top receiver trio?

The Bears trio of John Moore - WR, Fletcher Grady - WR and Anthony Olivo - WR are currently the leading trio of catchers in the league, with 1975 receiving yards between the three.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2083 Week 11)

Welcome to Coach Showdown with Simon Sly. Let us get on with it.

WALTER STURGIS, HEAD COACH, HOUSTON ROUGHRIDERS
The RoughRiders currently sit at 5-4-0.

Walter Sturgis wants to be aggressive on both sides of the ball. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.

Sturgis is leagues above Estrada when it comes to coaching offense.
Sturgis maintains significantly more discipline than Estrada.
Sturgis is better suited to lead a team than Estrada.
Sturgis motivates his team a little better than Estrada.
Sturgis makes his players hit the weight room more often than Estrada.
Sturgis prepares better than Estrada.


RANDY ESTRADA, HEAD COACH, SEATTLE TOTEMS
The Totems currently sit at 5-4-0.

Randy Estrada wants his offense and defense to play smart, conservative football. Let the other team make the mistakes. Professionalism is the key for him. He demands accountability from everyone around him.

Estrada has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Sturgis.
Estrada outperforms Sturgis in player development.
Estrada exhibits way more flexibility than Sturgis.
Estrada seems a little bit smarter than Sturgis.

Week 10: QB Marvin Nance (NSV) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Nova Scotia Vikings' Marvin Nance threw 3 touchdowns, completing 33 of 39 passes for 344 yards in the Vikings victory over the Memphis Pharaohs.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2076 amateur draft, season number 7 for Nance, has seen some impressive numbers including 20 touchdown passes this season.

Week 10: DE Lloyd Larkin (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Larkin absolutely dominated in the Totems 24-13 game with the BCFC Bears. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 10

Gamblers - 35, North - 20
Reapers - 34, RoughRiders - 21
Vikings - 44, Pharaohs - 20
Totems - 24, Bears - 13

Reynaldo Rios - DT signs extension with the Reapers

The New Orleans Reapers front office has announced that they have signed Reynaldo Rios - DT to a new contract. Rios will stay with the team on a deal of 2 years, $9,700,000

Game of the Week: Houston RoughRiders at New Orleans Reapers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Houston RoughRiders
I am sure head coach Walter Sturgis has something up his sleeve for this game. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker. Defensively he makes great adjustments. He is really good at analyzing and preparing for opponents. Expect a great game.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
In this game, everything points to that we cannot avoid mentioning Richard Templeton - DT. He has been tearing it up so far this season. He will continue to do so today.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
Leadership. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Rigoberto Hynes - C. He will lead the way and help them win. But it will be a close game.

Darren Francis : Houston RoughRiders
I do not think you get very far against their offense. They are 5th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 5th in the league passing touchdowns with 9. They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes. They are 3rd in the league average yards per rush. They are 4th in the league rushing touchdowns with 9. They are 5th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 101.4!

Hannan still having red flags

A person familiar with the North says that they are increasingly worries about the off field red flags of Bruce Hannan - T. Bruce Hannan - T is at it again, it seems. Clearly, after 3 seasons in the league, Bruce Hannan - T simply cannot separate himself from his earlier lifestyle and friends. Whether this turns out to be a disciplinary issue or not, Hannan needs to be on the straight and narrow if he wants to stay employed in this league.

Week 9: RB Douglas Hinds (MEM) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 9's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Douglas Hinds. His 15 att, 139 yds, 3 TD performance stood out in the 48 to 7 victory for the Memphis Pharaohs.

The former Houston gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 929 Yards and 10 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 9: DE George Schuster (MEM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE George Schuster of the Memphis Pharaohs has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Schuster finished with 3 Tck, 2 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 9

Vikings - 22, Gamblers - 19
Totems - 29, Reapers - 23
RoughRiders - 37, Bears - 21
Pharaohs - 48, North - 7

Game of the Week: New Orleans Reapers at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
I do not think their defense gets enough credit. They are 1st in sacks with 38. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 10.6. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 213.7 per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 13. They are 2nd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 3rd in forced fumbles.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
Surely, the Reapers win. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.

Jim Nox : Seattle Totems
In this game, it seems obvious that Mike Whitehead - QB should be a factor. He is putting up a solid season. He will run wild in this game unless the defense finds an effective way to counter him. They might even blow them out.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
Head coach Williams Anderson puts them over the top in this game. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker. He is innovative with his defense. A double digit win.

Top receiver trio?

The Bears trio of John Moore - WR, Fletcher Grady - WR and Anthony Olivo - WR are currently the leading trio of catchers in the league, with 1570 receiving yards between the three.

Big boys shows the way in Nova Scotia.

The big boys from Vikings are smashing people with their line surge this year. They’ve given up only 11 sacks in 7 games while collecting 214 pancakes.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2083 Week 9)

Simon Sly is here to bring you another edition of Coach Showdown. This week features two interesting specimens.

SHELDON MALLORY, HEAD COACH, WINDSOR GAMBLERS
The Gamblers currently sit at 2-5-0.

Sheldon Mallory preaches flexibility on both offense and defense, focusing on what the situation demands. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.

Mallory outperforms Anderson in scouting.
Mallory is slightly more detail oriented than Anderson.
Mallory outperforms Anderson in player development.
Mallory seems a little bit smarter than Anderson.


WILLIAMS ANDERSON, HEAD COACH, NEW ORLEANS REAPERS
The Reapers currently sit at 6-1-0.

Williams Anderson preaches flexibility on both offense and defense, focusing on what the situation demands. He loves football, and it shows that this is his dreamjob. His eagerness to discuss all aspects of the game is infectious in an organization.

Anderson is slightly better than Mallory at estimating player potential.
Anderson is a much sharper defensive mind than Mallory.
Anderson is better suited to lead a team than Mallory.

Week 8: QB Marvin Nance (NSV) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Nova Scotia Vikings' Marvin Nance threw 4 touchdowns, completing 34 of 43 passes for 429 yards in the Bears victory over the Nova Scotia Vikings.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2076 amateur draft, season number 7 for Nance, has seen some impressive numbers including 16 touchdown passes this season.

Week 8: FS Arnold Price (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Price's ball hawking ability was on display in the Reapers 23-0 game with the Memphis Pharaohs. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

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

Game Recaps for Week 8

Bears - 42, Vikings - 34
Reapers - 23, Pharaohs - 0
RoughRiders - 20, Gamblers - 16
North - 34, Totems - 21

Game of the Week: Memphis Pharaohs at New Orleans Reapers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
You have to think of the roles Rigoberto Hynes - C and Daniel Bayer - LB play on this team. They are the players who make everyone work together as a team. Playing as a unit will ensure the Reapers win these difficult games.

Mary Moore : Memphis Pharaohs
I think their defense will carry them. They are 2nd in sacks with 27. They are 4th in points allowed, averaging only 24.2. They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up only 93 yards per game. They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss. They are 1st in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 4th in forced fumbles.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
For this game, I have to point out that Larry Fulton - G is going to wreck dominate for the Reapers offense. It may even be a blow out.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
I have a lot of respect for head coach Williams Anderson. He is doing great things in New Orleans. He makes great offensive adjustments. He is one of the best defensive minds. There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.

Week 7: RB Elias Bolden (TOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 7's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Elias Bolden. His 8 att, 178 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 47 to 24 victory for the Houston RoughRiders.

The former Purdue gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 416 Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 7: DE David Bello (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Bello absolutely dominated in the Reapers 45-10 game with the Nova Scotia Vikings. He finished with 3 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 7

Reapers - 45, Vikings - 10
Gamblers - 17, Totems - 14
RoughRiders - 47, North - 24
Pharaohs - 35, Bears - 31

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

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
They are well coached. I am sure head coach Williams Anderson has them prepared for this game. He is running a great offense. He is running an explosive defense. It may come down to the wire though.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
The Reapers win. I see no reason to think otherwise.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
When you think of the players that will be on the field, it seems obvious that Reynaldo Rios - DT is going to be a difference maker on the Reapers defense. Boy, oh boy am I looking forward to this.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
Looking at the teams, I think that Reynaldo Rios - DT will be a key player to watch. His paycheck is a good indication of the kind of player he is. We will be talking about this game for a long time.

Top receiver trio?

The Bears trio of John Moore - WR, Fletcher Grady - WR and Anthony Olivo - WR are currently the leading trio of pass catchers in the league, with 1212 receiving yards between the three.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2083 Week 7)

You know what time it is. It is time for your weekly coach comparison with Simon Sly. I will spare you the meandering and cut to the chase.

KEITH COPE, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, NOVA SCOTIA VIKINGS
The Vikings currently sit at 4-1-0.

Keith Cope wants to stay unpredictable on defense, favoring a balanced approach. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
Keith Cope runs a 4-3 Hybrid defense. His system requires top notch cornerbacks. He prefers mixing up coverage. He targets the rungame, daring the offense to pass. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. Cope aims to field versatile linebackers.

They are 3rd in sacks with 15.
They are 4th in points allowed, averaging 23.2.
They are 3rd in pass defense with 233.4 yards given up per game.
They are 1st in run defense. Giving up 72.4 yards per game.
They are 3rd in interceptions with 5.
They are 3rd in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 1st in forced fumbles.

Cope is slightly more detail oriented than Pilcher.
Cope is not as rigid as Pilcher.
Cope is better suited to lead a team than Pilcher.


JAMES PILCHER, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, NEW ORLEANS REAPERS
The Reapers currently sit at 4-1-0.

James Pilcher does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. He adapts his demeanor to the situation, and does whatever he thinks it takes to get through to his players and co-workers.
James Pilcher runs a 4-3 defense. His system requires top notch cornerbacks. It features primarily zone coverage. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. He wants fast linebackers, who can help in coverage.

They are 1st in sacks with 25.
They are 1st in points allowed, averaging 12.8.
They are 1st in pass defense with 202 yards given up per game.
They are 5th in run defense. Giving up 106.4 yards per game.
They are 4th in interceptions with 5.
They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 5th in forced fumbles.

Pilcher has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Cope.
Pilcher seems a little bit smarter than Cope.
Pilcher motivates his team a little better than Cope.

Week 6: QB Bill Eller (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The New Orleans Reapers' Bill Eller threw 5 touchdowns, completing 22 of 29 passes for 353 yards in the Reapers victory over the Windsor Gamblers.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2068 amateur draft, season number 15 for Eller, has seen some impressive numbers including 16 touchdown passes this season.

Week 6: DE Lloyd Larkin (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Larkin absolutely dominated in the Totems 23-14 game with the Houston RoughRiders. He finished with 1 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 6

Bears - 37, North - 24
Totems - 23, RoughRiders - 14
Vikings - 24, Pharaohs - 10
Reapers - 45, Gamblers - 3

Game of the Week: Memphis Pharaohs at Nova Scotia Vikings

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Nova Scotia Vikings
For this game, I have to point out that Vikings got to love fielding an offense with Eric Fultz - WR. He will be critical this week, and is likely to be dominant. This will either be wildly entertaining or a dull grind. I see no middle between the two.

Mary Moore : Memphis Pharaohs
I think having a leader like David Culbertson - SS is the kind of thing that will help the Pharaohs win this game. Easy prediction.

Jim Nox : Memphis Pharaohs
The Pharaohs have really strong team play. You look at a player like David Culbertson - SS and what he does for a team. He makes everyone around him better. This will be a very entertaining game.

Darren Francis : Nova Scotia Vikings
Their win streak will not be broken in this game. This may be one for the ages.

Michael Miller - WR is playing great!

Michael Miller - WR is looking like a star out there so far this season. If he keeps playing such impressive football, he’s got a shot at making it into the HOF at the end of his career

Week 5: QB Marvin Nance (NSV) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Nova Scotia Vikings' Marvin Nance threw 4 touchdowns, completing 29 of 32 passes for 336 yards in the Vikings victory over the Toronto North.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2076 amateur draft, season number 7 for Nance, has seen some impressive numbers including 10 touchdown passes this season.

Week 5: SS William Spillman (MEM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

SS Spillman's ball hawking ability was on display in the Pharaohs 44-17 game with the Houston RoughRiders. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FF, 2 FR.

"William has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Pharaohs Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 5

Vikings - 52, North - 28
Pharaohs - 44, RoughRiders - 17
Reapers - 21, Bears - 16
Totems - 23, Gamblers - 17

Marvin Nance - QB signs extension with the Vikings

The Nova Scotia Vikings front office has announced that they have signed Marvin Nance - QB to a new contract. Nance will stay with the team on a deal of 2 years, $21,920,000

Game of the Week: New Orleans Reapers at BCFC Bears

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
In this game, I predict that Dennis Chavez - G will be a key figure in this game. The Reapers offense relies on him. This will either be wildly entertaining or a dull grind. I see no middle between the two.

Mary Moore : BCFC Bears
This is a dominant offense. They are 2nd in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 12. They are 3rd in the league passing yards per game. They average 328! They are maulers, 4th in the league in pancakes. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 3rd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 119.3! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 36.3!

Jim Nox : New Orleans Reapers
Looking at the teams, I think a good bet is that Allen Foret - LB is a guy who will carry the game. I think he will do so this week as well.

Darren Francis : New Orleans Reapers
Of course the Reapers win. Have you been living under a rock? You heard it here first.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2083 Week 5)

Simon Sly is here to bring you another edition of Coach Showdown. Let us get on with it.

ERIC RANDOLPH, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, BCFC BEARS
The Bears currently sit at 2-1-0.

Eric Randolph does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. He adapts his demeanor to the situation, and does whatever he thinks it takes to get through to his players and co-workers.
Eric Randolph runs a 3-3-5 defense. The scheme depends on dominating in the trenches. It focuses on man coverage. He wants defensive linemen who can help in runsupport. Randolph aims to field versatile linebackers.

They are 3rd in sacks with 8.
They are 5th in points allowed, averaging 25.3.
They are 6th in pass defense with 274 yards given up per game.
They are 3rd in run defense. Giving up 101.7 yards per game.
They are 3rd in interceptions with 3.
They are 8th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 6th in forced fumbles.

Randolph is slightly better than Pilcher at estimating player potential.
Randolph exhibits way more flexibility than Pilcher.


JAMES PILCHER, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, NEW ORLEANS REAPERS
The Reapers currently sit at 2-1-0.

James Pilcher does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. He adapts his demeanor to the situation, and does whatever he thinks it takes to get through to his players and co-workers.
James Pilcher runs a 4-3 defense. His system requires top notch cornerbacks. It features primarily zone coverage. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. He wants fast linebackers, who can help in coverage.

They are 2nd in sacks with 14.
They are 1st in points allowed, averaging 15.
They are 1st in pass defense with 200 yards given up per game.
They are 7th in run defense. Giving up 133 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.

Pilcher is significantly better than Randolph when scouting.
Pilcher seems a little bit smarter than Randolph.
Pilcher motivates his team a little better than Randolph.
Pilcher prepares better than Randolph.

Villarreal cementing his status.

News in Houston is that Elmer Villarreal - QB is among the favorites in his generation for the future hall of fame. Clearly, after 12 seasons in the league, playing at his level, it is hard to dispute. Hall of fame or not, Villarreal is a legend, not only in Houston, but nationally. The RoughRiders have made no comment on the subject before, but seem fairly satisfied with the whole thing.

The Pharaohs take the high road.

The Pharaohs locker room collectively resisted being goaded into replying to recent gloating by Paul Moore in wake of their loss to BCFC Bears. Rumours have it that Silas Sowers - TE made sure that everyone was on the same page, and the focus was football, not a war of words. Fans in Memphis were quick to reply on behalf of the Pharaohs with a whirl of posts on social media, and it is fair to say they took the comments by Paul Moore less gracefully.

Week 4: QB Bill Eller (NO) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The New Orleans Reapers' Bill Eller threw 6 touchdowns, completing 27 of 30 passes for 286 yards in the Reapers victory over the Seattle Totems.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2068 amateur draft, season number 15 for Eller, has seen some impressive numbers including 10 touchdown passes this season.

Week 4: DE David Bello (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Bello absolutely dominated in the Reapers 45-17 game with the Seattle Totems. He finished with 2 Tck, 2 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 4

Bears - 34, North - 31
Reapers - 45, Totems - 17
Gamblers - 31, RoughRiders - 0

Game of the Week: Toronto North at BCFC Bears

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : BCFC Bears
The Bears have really strong team play. You look at a player like Bobby Bassett - LB and what he does for a team. He makes everyone around him better. They will rack up a lot of points.

Mary Moore : BCFC Bears
They will get back in the winning column this week.

Jim Nox : Toronto North
I think their offense will carry them. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 2nd in the league passing yards per game. They average 349.5! They are 4th in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 4th in the league in pancakes. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 3. Replace the batteries in your remote. You do not want to miss this game.

Darren Francis : Toronto North
This week, the North will count on the leadership of Monroe Miller - DE and Maurice Dawson - QB to get the win. It is leadership skills like that you need for these tough games. This may be where we see their true colors.

Week 3: RB Frank Lombardo (NSV) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Lombardo's 17 att, 188 yds, 1 TD, 8 rec, 72 yds, 1 TD performance against the BCFC Bears. Lombardo from Pittsburgh was selected in round 1, 4 years ago.

Lombardo now has 242 Rushing Yards and 1 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 3: DE George Schuster (MEM) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE George Schuster of the Memphis Pharaohs has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Schuster finished with 8 Tck, 5 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Vikings - 38, Bears - 35
North - 31, Gamblers - 28
RoughRiders - 22, Reapers - 12
Pharaohs - 23, Totems - 10

Game of the Week: New Orleans Reapers at Houston RoughRiders

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Reapers
This will be a tough game and that is where playing as a team comes in. They will need to rely on people such as Rigoberto Hynes - C and Daniel Bayer - LB who are great at coordinating and making sure everyone is doing the right thing on the field.

Mary Moore : New Orleans Reapers
They will rely on their defense to pull them through. There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.

Jim Nox : Houston RoughRiders
Looking at how the teams match up, logic entails that Brian Knapp - SS is bound to have an impact. The offense will have to gameplan for him if they want to stand even the slightest chance.

Darren Francis : Houston RoughRiders
All aboard the RoughRiders hypetrain. There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.

Moore gloats after Bears victory.

No mincing of words from Paul Moore after the Bears beat the Pharaohs. 'That was a pretty poor showing on their part' said the Paul Moore - QB Bears. Continuing with details about the Pharaohs's players missed tackles and lack of communication Moore did not hold back. He will surely have put off several Pharaohs fans, as well as people in his own front office.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2083 Week 3)

Time for this weeks get to know your coaches. As always, Simon Sly deliver with this weeks coach comparison. I will spare you the meandering and cut to the chase.

WALTER STURGIS, HEAD COACH, HOUSTON ROUGHRIDERS
The RoughRiders currently sit at 1-0-0.

Walter Sturgis wants to be aggressive on both sides of the ball. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.

Sturgis is significantly better than Anderson when scouting.
Sturgis prepares for opponents way more than Anderson.


WILLIAMS ANDERSON, HEAD COACH, NEW ORLEANS REAPERS
The Reapers currently sit at 1-0-0.

Williams Anderson preaches flexibility on both offense and defense, focusing on what the situation demands. He loves football, and it shows that this is his dreamjob. His eagerness to discuss all aspects of the game is infectious in an organization.

Anderson is slightly better than Sturgis at estimating player potential.
Anderson exhibits way more flexibility than Sturgis.
Anderson motivates his team a little better than Sturgis.

Villarreal: The icon

Reports out of Houston tell us that the retirement of Elmer Villarreal - QB is on everyones minds this season. Surely, losing a legend of Villarreal's caliber is something the RoughRiders are planning for. Still, it is hard to feel sorry for Houston. After all they do get to have a legend on their team for now.

Week 2: QB Lewis Ortega (BCFC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced BCFC Bears quarterback Lewis Ortega has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Bears defeated the Memphis Pharaohs, 40 to 7. Ortega did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 35 of 48 passes for 378 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 4 to 0, and a passer rating of 123.4.

Week 2: DE Lloyd Larkin (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Lloyd Larkin of the Seattle Totems has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Larkin finished with 4 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 2

Bears - 40, Pharaohs - 7
Totems - 33, Vikings - 9

Game of the Week: Nova Scotia Vikings at Seattle Totems

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Seattle Totems
I just have this gut feeling.

Mary Moore : Nova Scotia Vikings
I really think their defense will make the difference.

Jim Nox : Nova Scotia Vikings
Team play. Playing as a unit. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like John Hamlin - SS. Playing as a team is what gets them the win. There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.

Darren Francis : Nova Scotia Vikings
Head coach Alex Johansen puts them over the top in this game. He makes great offensive adjustments.

Garnett sour after Gamblers loss.

Thomas Garnett had harsh words for Vikings in a postgame interview. The Gamblers FS said he lost all respect for the Vikings. 'I think this game proves that sometimes teams get lucky in this league, and that the Vikings just got lucky', he said.

Villarreal stating his case to history

Reports out of Houston tell us that Elmer Villarreal - QB is slowly building a legacy. Villarreal seems to be on the minds of fans everywhere in Houston. He is a legend to them.

Week 1: WR Corey Davies (NSV) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Davies's 7 rec, 151 yds, 1 TD effort led the way for the Nova Scotia Vikings. This weeks 151 receiving yards bring his season total to 151 yards with 1 touchdowns on the season.

"To Corey, 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." - Vikings Coach

Week 1: DE Dennis Morrison (NSV) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Dennis Morrison of the Nova Scotia Vikings has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Morrison finished with 1 Tck, 1 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 1

Vikings - 23, Gamblers - 10
RoughRiders - 23, Pharaohs - 20
Reapers - 45, North - 6

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: Nova Scotia Vikings with 9 votes (Runner up: BCFC Bears with 8 votes)

American Conference US: Memphis Pharaohs with 9 votes (Runner up: Houston RoughRiders with 7 votes)

Game of the Week: Memphis Pharaohs at Houston RoughRiders

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Memphis Pharaohs
This is a very good offense.

Mary Moore : Houston RoughRiders
For this match up, it is likely that offensive coordinators struggle with containing players like Kenneth Williams - DT. Expect him to show up in a big way.

Jim Nox : Memphis Pharaohs
Head coach Albert Johnson runs a tight ship in Memphis. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan. He is a great offensive mind. He is running an explosive defense.

Darren Francis : Memphis Pharaohs
The Pharaohs have really strong team play. You look at a player like David Culbertson - SS and what he does for a team. He makes everyone around him better. The way they win this game will tell a lot about what they are as a team.

News from Training Camp

Training camps are done! So, what happened? Here are some players that stood out.

These guys had great camps:
Windsor Gamblers: FS Thomas Garnett - FS
Toronto North: CB Hassan Hand - CB
New Orleans Reapers: DE Aaron Wu - DE
Houston RoughRiders: RB Larry Freeman - RB


The following players had a terrible camp:
Nova Scotia Vikings: FS Glen King - FS
Houston RoughRiders: LB Johnny Fuqua - LB

Post Free Agency Retirements

The following players have retired after going unsigned through free agency:

C John Sands (N/A) has retired!

C John Sands (62 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

DT Dustin Rivera (N/A) has retired!

DT Dustin Rivera (54 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

LB Phillip Brock (N/A) has retired!

LB Phillip Brock (57 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

Free Agency Round 10: Round Up

3 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Dennis Chavez. The G out of Liberty signed a contract of New Orleans Reapers with 1 year, $4,100,000.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 2 signings.

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

The biggest spender was New Orleans Reapers who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $4,100,000.

Free Agency Round 9: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Aldo Toliver. The RB out of Oklahoma St. signed a contract of Windsor Gamblers with 3 years, $4,726,000.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 2 signings.

Windsor Gamblers was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Houston RoughRiders who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $1,900,000.

Free Agency Round 8: Round Up

1 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Daniel Reid. The CB out of Montana State signed a contract of Windsor Gamblers with 3 years, $3,300,000.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 1 signings.

Windsor Gamblers was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Windsor Gamblers who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $1,375,000.

Free Agency Round 7: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Paul Baez. The WR out of Houston signed a contract of Houston RoughRiders with 1 year, $5,600,000.

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

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

The biggest spender was Houston RoughRiders who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $5,600,000.

Free Agency Round 6: Round Up

10 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Dennis Craddock. The G out of Florida signed a contract of Toronto North with 2 years, $12,500,000.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 5 signings.

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

The biggest spender was Houston RoughRiders who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $6,740,000.

SS Oscar Pettway (BCFC) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, SS Oscar Pettway was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the BCFC Bears were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Pettway is being fitted for a Bears uniform.

One of the league's top SSs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 1 year contract worth $3,880,000.

"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 Bears," Pettway said.

G Dennis Craddock (TOR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Dennis Craddock, one of the league's top Gs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $6,250,000 to play for the Toronto North.

DE David Bello (NO) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The New Orleans Reapers drafted David Bello #1 overall in the 2083 draft. The 6' 5" DE fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Reapers 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," Bello said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

Moore and Nox Mock Draft

Pick 1: New Orleans Reapers
Larry Moore: David Bello - DE
Raised to know the value of hard work. Great first step. Defensive Ends with this speed tend to go high. The obvious reason is that teams love to get this kind of immediate pressure off the edge. Consistent tackler. Do not be afraid to draft a position of need here. This kid is well worthy of a pick this early. Perfect situation for him, and great fit for the team.

Jim Nox: David Bello - DE
Here you have a kid who puts in the work to succeed. Amazing speed for the position. Defensive coordinators dream about having this speed coming of the edge. Makes good tackles. Fill a need, get a quality player, everyone wins! He will fit right in with the pros.

Pick 2: Toronto North
Larry Moore: Joesph Lake - DT
His leadership is through the roof. He is on the frontline, always. Teams want players can hold the middle. He is strong enough to stay on his feet against grown men. People always rave about speed. This young man has more than enough speed for the position. You do not need to run tack to get sacks. Wraps up the ballcarrier on tackles. They need players at the position, and good ones at that. He fits the bill, he is worth the pick. End of story.

Jim Nox: Joesph Lake - DT
Teammates gravitate toward him, they follow his lead. Coaches love that about him. Nice strength for his age. Will definitely help him in the pros. This young man is explosive enough to pressure Quarterbacks up the middle. He has above average closing speed. Tackles low and with good technique. Plug a hole in the roster with a great player. That is really what they need to do. This pick does it.

Pick 3: Windsor Gamblers
Larry Moore: Fletcher Grady - WR
The guy has gets along with everyone. Runs pretty routes. Changes direction effortlessly. Solid talent that fits their needs. Really that is all there is to it. Perfect situation. Take the money and run.

Jim Nox: Fletcher Grady - WR
Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. Can change direction fluidly. Take the blue-chip player. Do not worry about sexier picks. He fits what you need and the quality is there.

Pick 4: Houston RoughRiders
Larry Moore: Ahmad Farnsworth - CB
Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. He plays well with others. He understands there is a reason for each assignment on every play. Respected for his good behavior on the field. Works well in the classroom. When the available talent fits what you need, there is reason to celebrate. They are getting a great talent who will serve them for many years.

Jim Nox: Robert White - WR
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. Sufficient speed to run deep routes, and enough to make him tough to catch if you lose sight of him. 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.

Pick 5: Nova Scotia Vikings
Larry Moore: Jason Mills - T
Every team values leadership, someone to lead by example, this is the guy. 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. In the run game he blocks well, shows tenacity and opens lanes. This will benefit the team. He shows good instincts of where to turn defenders when pass blocking. Nice instincts. Fits nicely with their needs. Fits nicely with the draft spot. Getting it right is important with these early picks. This guy is right.

Jim Nox: Jason Mills - T
This is a player who takes the lead. He is driven by the love of the sport. Known among his teammates as a bit of a goofball, but never in a bad way. The kind that keeps spirits high even when a season goes south. This kid is already a pretty good blocker in the running game. He will only get better as he refines his technique. He can hold his own in the passing game. Will improve once he finetunes his technique, but he is already pretty good. 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: Seattle Totems
Larry Moore: Marlin Woody - WR
This guy understands what it means to be a pro. Respected for his good behavior on the field. Throw the ball up, and this kid will come down with it, even if he is not even on the field. Good understanding of the game, and what is required of each position. When the available talent fits what you need, there is reason to celebrate. They are getting a great talent who will serve them for many years.

Jim Nox: Michael Miller - WR
Need a leader? He is your guy. When you watch him you rarely see him drop the ball. Can change direction fluidly. Good instincts. 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 7: BCFC Bears
Larry Moore: Hassan Hand - CB
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. He is driven by the love of the sport. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. Reacts quickly and puts himself in a position to make a play. It is all about fit here. Is there a guy at a position of need, worthy of a pick this high? The answer, obviously, is 'heck yeah'.

Jim Nox: Ahmad Farnsworth - CB
Raised to know the value of hard work. 'Team player', this is the correct term for him. He makes everyone around him better. He is driven by the love of the sport. Very coachable. He fills a hole at the position. Blue-chip player. Will fit right in and start right away. Love it.

Pick 8: Memphis Pharaohs
Larry Moore: Peter Rivera - LB
The expectation is that his strength will translate into fumbles. It will definitely help him shed blocks and produce big hits. Is speedy enough to stay on the field in passing situations. Solid talent that fits their needs. Really that is all there is to it. Perfect situation. Take the money and run.

Jim Nox: Peter Rivera - LB
This is a young man who has enough strength to shed blocks. Did I mention strength?. Is speedy enough to stay on the field in passing situations. Rock solid player is just what they need. A great fit here, both in terms of need and quality.

Pick 9: New Orleans Reapers
Larry Moore: Harold Baird - CB
This is a player who takes the lead. Raised to know the value of hard work. He is driven by the love of the sport. Fill a need, get a quality player, everyone wins! He will fit right in with the pros.

Jim Nox: Hassan Hand - CB
Raised to know the value of hard work. 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. Consistently makes good decisions on the field. 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.

Pick 10: Toronto North
Larry Moore: Robert White - WR
This kid is not afraid to work hard. He is driven by the love of the sport. Nice speed. Will keep defenses honest. They need players at the position, and good ones at that. He fits the bill, he is worth the pick. End of story.

Jim Nox: Marlin Woody - WR
This kid is not afraid to work hard. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Superb hands right there, can be counted on to make the play. Can be relied upon to understand his role on any given play. Fits nicely with their needs. Fits nicely with the draft spot. Getting it right is important with these early picks. This guy is right.

Free Agency Round 5: Round Up

4 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Dennis Kramer. The LB out of Tennessee signed a contract of Toronto North with 1 year, $3,200,000.

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 $6,360,000.

Free Agency Round 4: Round Up

8 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Bill Eller. The QB out of Florida signed a contract of New Orleans Reapers with 2 years, $21,238,000.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 5 signings.

Nova Scotia Vikings was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was New Orleans Reapers who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $15,745,000.

FB Randy Harvey (NSV) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, FB Randy Harvey was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Nova Scotia Vikings were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Harvey is being fitted for a Vikings uniform.

One of the league's top FBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 4 year contract worth $805,000.

"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 Vikings," Harvey said.

QB Bill Eller (NO) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Bill Eller, one of the league's top QBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $12,987,000 to play for the New Orleans Reapers.

Free Agency Round 3: Round Up

1 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Jerome Prieto. The LB out of Ohio State signed a contract of Houston RoughRiders with 2 years, $4,700,000.

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

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

The biggest spender was Houston RoughRiders who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $2,350,000.

Free Agency Round 2: Round Up

6 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Homer Carpenter. The C out of Wisconsin signed a contract of Windsor Gamblers with 1 year, $3,250,000.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 4 signings.

Nova Scotia Vikings was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Nova Scotia Vikings who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $10,640,000.

K Sylvester Erickson (NSV) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Sylvester Erickson, one of the league's top Ks and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $1,590,000 to play for the Nova Scotia Vikings.

WR Corey Davies (NSV) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Corey Davies, one of the league's top WRs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 5 year contract worth $9,050,000 to play for the Nova Scotia Vikings.

Free Agency Round 1: Round Up

6 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Matthew Meyers. The CB out of Vanderbilt signed a contract of Toronto North with 1 year, $7,250,000.

Canadian Conference Canada was the most active division with a total of 4 signings.

Toronto North was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Toronto North who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $13,980,003.

FS James Shores (TOR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- James Shores, one of the league's top FSs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $4,480,003 to play for the Toronto North.

CB Matthew Meyers (TOR) signs large free agent deal!

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

Now, Meyers 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 $7,250,000.

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

BCFC Bears hires new staff member

The BCFC Bears have hired James Gore to fill their coaching ranks.

Draft Order: New Orleans Reapers own first overall.

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

Coaching Carousel Predictions.

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

The prime candidates identified by our experts are:
Michael Payton - Offensive Coordinator - Memphis Pharaohs
Ronald Matheson - Defensive Coordinator - Toronto North
William Riggs - Defensive Coordinator - Windsor Gamblers
John Baker - Offensive Coordinator - Toronto North
Willie Cherry - Offensive Coordinator - New Orleans Reapers
Eric Randolph - Defensive Coordinator - BCFC Bears
Frank Machado - Offensive Coordinator - Houston RoughRiders
Ernest Armstrong - Offensive Coordinator - Seattle Totems
Sergio Close - Offensive Coordinator - Windsor Gamblers
Thomas Koch - Offensive Coordinator - BCFC Bears

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:
Thomas Koch leaves the Bears to become the head coach for the Houston RoughRiders.

Darren Francis:
I think the Bears lose Thomas Koch and I see him heading to Houston RoughRiders.

Jim Nox:
The Totems cannot hold on to Ernest Armstrong. I would like to see him coach the Houston RoughRiders.

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

To Lyle Edmondson - G, the past is the past.

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

To Bruce Hannan - T, the past is the past.

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

Active Player Retirements

BCFC Bears:
WR William Moeller (9 seasons) 143 rec, 1404 yds, 11 TD
RB Lamar Getz (8 seasons) 1993 att, 10621 yds, 69 TD, 23 rec, 155 yds, 2 TD

Nova Scotia Vikings:
K James Smith (9 seasons) 178/216 FG
CB Perry Pinto (10 seasons) 434 Tck, 6 Sck, 10 Int, 2 Def TD, 2 FF, 2 FR

Windsor Gamblers:
C Bret Robinson (10 seasons) 426 Pancakes

New Orleans Reapers:
CB Juan Oswalt (9 seasons) 579 Tck, 22 Int, 4 Def TD, 18 FF, 6 FR

Seattle Totems:
DT Christopher Putman (12 seasons) 79 Tck, 17 Sck, 1 Def TD, 6 FF, 2 FR
K Pete Fuentes (11 seasons) 197/248 FG

Notable free agent retirements

QB:
Abel Davis (15 seasons pro) 693/1142, 7741 yds, 61 TD
Jerome Killian (6 seasons pro) 708/1194, 7502 yds, 57 TD
Jamal Pleasant (5 seasons pro) 9/17, 108 yds, 2 TD

RB:
John Souza (10 seasons pro) 694 att, 3094 yds, 21 TD, 119 rec, 914 yds, 6 TD
Hollis Qualls (7 seasons pro) 196 att, 929 yds, 8 TD, 20 rec, 187 yds, 1 TD
Richard Lightner (8 seasons pro) 303 att, 978 yds, 7 TD, 20 rec, 93 yds, 0 TD
Robert Wood (11 seasons pro) 51 att, 257 yds, 1 TD, 3 rec, 73 yds, 1 TD

G:
Gary Berry (11 seasons pro) 334 Pancakes
Scott Lowe (12 seasons pro) 275 Pancakes
Jose Stephens (11 seasons pro) 246 Pancakes
Stephen Blanchard (10 seasons pro) 131 Pancakes
Ronald Patterson (8 seasons pro) 75 Pancakes

T:
Alberto Wakefield (10 seasons pro) 69 Pancakes

TE:
Richard Michael (13 seasons pro) 363 rec, 3056 yds, 20 TD
Miguel House (10 seasons pro) 224 rec, 2198 yds, 13 TD

WR:
Bobby Wood (13 seasons pro) 480 rec, 4073 yds, 25 TD
Anthony Dawkins (11 seasons pro) 210 rec, 2300 yds, 19 TD
Richard Spurlock (7 seasons pro) 43 rec, 389 yds, 0 TD

CB:
Boris Carter (10 seasons pro) 212 Tck, 1 Sck, 11 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 1 FR
Kerry Shepherd (13 seasons pro) 124 Tck, 3 Sck, 4 Int, 1 Blk FG, 3 FF, 1 FR

LB:
Gregory Lyon (7 seasons pro) 150 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 2 FR

DT:
James Benoit (11 seasons pro) 5 Tck, 2 Sck

DE:
Michael Lennon (12 seasons pro) 209 Tck, 72 Sck, 13 FF, 4 FR
Robert Bullock (10 seasons pro) 26 Tck, 10 Sck

FS:
Michael Medley (17 seasons pro) 302 Tck, 8 Sck, 10 Int, 4 Def TD, 7 FF, 4 FR
Harry Butterfield (7 seasons pro) 20 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int

SS:
James Foley (15 seasons pro) 656 Tck, 19 Sck, 10 Int, 3 Def TD, 9 FF, 8 FR

Other retirements

RB Ralph Page (75 ovr)
RB Michael Morris (68 ovr)
RB Nicholas Reardon (60 ovr)
RB Gary Williams (55 ovr)
FB Jimmie Leon (55 ovr)
FB Brian Winstead (40 ovr)
G Robert Ray (62 ovr)
G Anthony Gaffney (60 ovr)
G Robert Beatty (57 ovr)
G Donald Heyward (50 ovr)
T Benjamin Marcum (54 ovr)
T Clint Holley (53 ovr)
C Howard Nettles (60 ovr)
C Christopher O'Shea (58 ovr)
C Reginald Rico (54 ovr)
TE Steven Clifford (55 ovr)
TE Harold Lowry (54 ovr)
TE Johnathan McConnell (53 ovr)
TE Roy Sims (52 ovr)
TE Ervin Martin (42 ovr)
WR Owen Leslie (60 ovr)
WR Grant Rhoades (58 ovr)
WR Donald Childress (54 ovr)
WR James Maxfield (52 ovr)
WR Marcus Vo (46 ovr)
CB Douglas Meek (64 ovr)
CB Martin Janes (64 ovr)
CB Edwin Dumont (58 ovr)
CB Grover Scott (54 ovr)
CB Javier Burrow (52 ovr)
LB Daniel Robles (57 ovr)
LB Christopher Vail (57 ovr)
LB Rodger Mckeever (52 ovr)
LB Javier Rash (52 ovr)
LB Moises Hawkins (46 ovr)
LB Quincy Littleton (45 ovr)
DT Richard Johnson (57 ovr)
DT Ramon Hunt (55 ovr)
DT David Edwards (54 ovr)
DT James Trahan (54 ovr)
DT Richard Gomez (51 ovr)
DT Curtis Martinez (43 ovr)
DT Louis Laird (37 ovr)
DE Jerry Zimmerman (54 ovr)
DE Keith Sorrell (52 ovr)
DE Ray Ayala (51 ovr)
DE Booker Harris (50 ovr)
DE Darrell Cornell (48 ovr)
DE Avery Robles (43 ovr)
FS Lou Eldridge (60 ovr)
FS Wayne Lee (55 ovr)
FS Orlando Keys (51 ovr)
FS William Harris (45 ovr)
SS Herman Dietz (57 ovr)
SS Henry Baines (54 ovr)