Tampa Bay Bandits re-signs Jason Page as Head Coach

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

Week 15: QB Lester Smith (PHI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Philadelphia Stars quarterback Lester Smith has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Stars defeated the Pittsburgh Maulers, 41 to 19. Smith did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 30 of 37 passes for 431 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 37 to 11, and a passer rating of 118.3.

Week 15: SS Michael Simmons (TB) wins Defensive Player of the Week

SS Michael Simmons of the Tampa Bay Bandits has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Simmons finished with 8 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 15

Stars - 41, Maulers - 19
Bandits - 45, Stallions - 10
Fleet - 38, Brahmas - 20
Gamblers - 17, Sea Dragons - 14
Defenders - 24, Express - 23
Apollos - 24, Battlehawks - 21
Hot Shots - 48, Panthers - 24
Breakers - 27, Bulls - 23

Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Maulers at Philadelphia Stars

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Philadelphia Stars
They are on a win streak. They will continue that streak. They will win this game. There will be some wild plays in this game.

Mary Moore : Philadelphia Stars
Head coach Raymond Jennings runs a tight ship in Philadelphia. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense.

Jim Nox : Philadelphia Stars
Of course the Stars win! With team players like Ronald Melendez - LB and Stanton Carter - T who make everyone around them better, how could they not?

Darren Francis : Philadelphia Stars
Looking at the teams, I agree with the popular opinion that The Stars' defense goes through William Nagy - FS. This man has the ability to change games. There will be some very good football to watch here.

Stars racking up yards!

The offense of the Stars is whipping the tail off everybody this year, posting 5484 total yards and 440 points thus far in 13 games. Quarterback Lester Smith - QB and receiver Jason Carrera - WR have hooked up to the tune of 1118 yards this season, while Running Back Hubert Kruse - RB has plowed his way for 612. The hogs on the line has smashed opponents for 414 pancakes this season while giving up only 11 quarterback sacks.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2038 Week 15)

You know what time it is. It is time for your weekly coach comparison with Simon Sly. We have an odd couple for you this week.

ADAM BRILL, HEAD COACH, ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS
The Battlehawks currently sit at 1-12-0.

Adam Brill 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.

Brill outperforms Jennings in scouting.


RAYMOND JENNINGS, HEAD COACH, PHILADELPHIA STARS
The Stars currently sit at 11-2-0.

Raymond Jennings wants to be aggressive on both sides of the ball. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.

Jennings is slightly more detail oriented than Brill.
Jennings is a much sharper defensive mind than Brill.
Jennings is not as rigid as Brill.
Jennings seems a little bit smarter than Brill.
Jennings is better suited to lead a team than Brill.

Week 14: QB Lester Smith (PHI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Philadelphia Stars' Lester Smith threw 4 touchdowns, completing 28 of 39 passes for 409 yards in the Stars victory over the Michigan Panthers.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2027 amateur draft, season number 11 for Smith, has seen some impressive numbers including 33 touchdown passes this season.

Week 14: DE Dustin Pettis (SD) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Dustin Pettis of the San Diego Fleet has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Pettis finished with 3 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 14

Breakers - 26, Brahmas - 20
Stars - 42, Panthers - 6
Stallions - 25, Apollos - 21
Hot Shots - 45, Bulls - 21
Gamblers - 37, Express - 6
Fleet - 30, Maulers - 9
Bandits - 35, Battlehawks - 21

Game of the Week: Los Angeles Express at Houston Gamblers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Houston Gamblers
For this game, I sense that the offense will struggle to counter Samuel Wilks - DT. Watch out for him. This will be a very entertaining game.

Mary Moore : Los Angeles Express
In the context of this game, it is likely that Merlin Hoy - SS is going to wreck havoc for the Express defense.

Jim Nox : Houston Gamblers
I see them winning again this week.

Darren Francis : Houston Gamblers
Do not sleep on this defense. They are 3rd in sacks with 51. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 22.3. They are 2nd in pass defense. They only give up 239.5 per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 11. They win big.

Stars racking up yards!

The offense of the Stars is throwing up some serious yardage on everybody this year, posting 4991 total yards and 398 points thus far in 12 games. Quarterback Lester Smith - QB and receiver Jason Carrera - WR have hooked up to the tune of 1024 yards this season, while Running Back Hubert Kruse - RB has juked, jived and steamrolled his way for 608. The big boys up front has crushed the opposition for 386 pancakes this season while allowing only 11 quarterback sacks.

Steven Barnette - WR is playing great!

Steven Barnette - WR is looking amazing out there so far this season. If he keeps playing such fantastic football, he’s got a shot at getting himself a nice new contract.

'I am better than Stars' Brandon Angelo', says David Wright

When talking to reporters, at a galla event, C David Wright made clear that he does not think Brandon Angelo is 'all that'. The Bulls C 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 Brandon Angelo is even comparable to me. You pick and drill, and I would gladly show how wrong they are' said the Bulls C. He added: 'Sure, I do not want to be mean, Brandon Angelo is a decent C, but seriously just look at the tape'.

Week 13: QB Frank Laird (LA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Los Angeles Express quarterback Frank Laird has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Express defeated the Michigan Panthers, 37 to 31. Laird did his part, throwing 5 touchdowns, completing 29 of 36 passes for 423 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 27 to 8, and a passer rating of 102.5.

Week 13: DT Tyrick Mcvay (PHI) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DT Tyrick Mcvay of the Philadelphia Stars has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Mcvay finished with 3 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 13

Maulers - 20, Defenders - 17
Bandits - 30, Bulls - 20
Hot Shots - 45, Sea Dragons - 13
Gamblers - 28, Breakers - 25
Express - 37, Panthers - 31
Stallions - 34, Battlehawks - 31
Stars - 48, Fleet - 38

Hilario Bell - DT signs extension with the Breakers

The New Orleans Breakers front office has announced that they have signed Hilario Bell - DT to a new contract. Bell will stay with the team on a deal of 1 year, $240,000

Michael Chaffin - CB signs extension with the Breakers

The New Orleans Breakers front office has announced that they have signed Michael Chaffin - CB to a new contract. Chaffin will stay with the team on a deal of 3 years, $780,000

Game of the Week: Philadelphia Stars at San Diego Fleet

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Philadelphia Stars
Leadership! When I look at guys like Stanton Carter - T, William Nagy - FS and Hubert Kruse - RB it is easy to see why they win tough games like this. This will be a very up and down affair.

Mary Moore : Philadelphia Stars
This should be obvious to anyone who looks a the teams. But it will be much closer than many think..

Jim Nox : San Diego Fleet
I do not think you get very far against their defense. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 89.7 yards per game. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush.

Darren Francis : Philadelphia Stars
Looking at how the teams match up, I think a good bet is that Ronald Melendez - LB will wreck havoc for the Stars defense. They will put up a lot of points.

Big boys shows the way in Pittsburgh.

The O-Line from Maulers are smashing opponents this year. They’ve given up only 20 sacks in 11 games while collecting 443 pancakes.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2038 Week 13)

Simon Sly is here to bring you another edition of Coach Showdown. We have an odd couple for you this week.

MARCUS GARZA, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, JACKSONVILLE BULLS
The Bulls currently sit at 3-8-0.

Marcus Garza 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.
Marcus Garza runs a 4-3 defense. The onus is on the safeties in his system. He prefers mixing up coverage. Garza aims to field versatile linebackers.

They are 7th in sacks with 32.
They are 13th in points allowed, averaging 31.3.
They are 14th in pass defense with 289.8 yards given up per game.
They are 13th in run defense. Giving up 120.5 yards per game.
They are 13th in interceptions with 5.
They are 13th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 11th in forced fumbles.

Garza is not as rigid as Rhodes.


CLYDE RHODES, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS
The Stallions currently sit at 4-7-0.

Clyde Rhodes does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. Professionalism is the key for him. He demands accountability from everyone around him.
Clyde Rhodes runs a 3-3-5 defense. His system requires top notch cornerbacks. It features primarily zone coverage. He targets the rungame, daring the offense to pass. To fit his scheme, linebackers must be sure tacklers, who can help shut down the run.

They are 10th in sacks with 29.
They are 10th in points allowed, averaging 26.1.
They are 6th in pass defense with 243.5 yards given up per game.
They are 11th in run defense. Giving up 119.5 yards per game.
They are 8th in interceptions with 8.
They are 11th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 13th in forced fumbles.

Rhodes outperforms Garza in scouting.
Rhodes outperforms Garza in assessing player ability.
Rhodes is significantly better than Garza in judging player potential.
Rhodes has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Garza.
Rhodes makes his players hit the weight room more often than Garza.
Rhodes prepares better than Garza.
Rhodes works with young players somewhat better than Garza.

Lorenz boosts jersey sales

A person in the Defenders' front office claims Matthew Lorenz - T has cemented his image as a fan favorite in DC. Lorenz can hardly step out the door without having to sign jerseys and pose for selfies with fans. The Defenders have their PR machine working full time to take advantage of his public persona.

Week 12: QB Maurice Raymond (TB) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Tampa Bay Bandits' Maurice Raymond threw 4 touchdowns, completing 22 of 26 passes for 388 yards in the Bandits victory over the San Antonio Brahmas.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2023 amateur draft, season number 14 for Raymond, has seen some impressive numbers including 27 touchdown passes this season.

Week 12: LB Pedro Heath (TB) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Heath absolutely dominated in the Bandits 45-17 game with the San Antonio Brahmas. He finished with 11 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 12

Sea Dragons - 34, Express - 17
Maulers - 41, Panthers - 7
Stars - 45, Defenders - 9
Fleet - 44, Battlehawks - 14
Hot Shots - 34, Apollos - 27
Bandits - 45, Brahmas - 17
Breakers - 27, Stallions - 17

Game of the Week: Los Angeles Express at Seattle Sea Dragons

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Los Angeles Express
For this game, my intuition is that they will not be able to contain Merlin Hoy - SS. He will destroy them.

Mary Moore : Seattle Sea Dragons
They field one of the most underestimated defenses. They are 2nd in sacks with 46. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 21. They are 4th in interceptions with 9. There will be a lot to dissect after this game.

Jim Nox : Seattle Sea Dragons
It is never a single player who wins. It is the TEAM that wins. Playing as a team is what you need to do to win tough games like this. This is where guys like Adam Myrick - SS, Lane Taylor - C and Herman Leggett - G come in and makes the difference for this game.

Darren Francis : Los Angeles Express
Leadership! When I look at guys like Douglas Christian - RB, Frank Laird - QB and Scott Clary - SS it is easy to see why they win tough games like this.

Week 11: T John Jennings (PIT) wins Offensive Player of the Week

In a rare honor for an offensive lineman... T John Jennings wins the leagues Offensive Player of the Week. The award comes after Jennings's 17 Pancakes performance against the Orlando Apollos. Jennings from South Florida was selected in round 0 of the 0 draft.

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

Week 11: DE David Gerald (PHI) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Gerald absolutely dominated in the Stars 32-22 game with the Tampa Bay Bandits. He finished with 3 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 11

Stallions - 17, Bulls - 13
Express - 27, Hot Shots - 14
Gamblers - 24, Brahmas - 13
Panthers - 34, Battlehawks - 0
Maulers - 23, Apollos - 6
Stars - 32, Bandits - 22
Breakers - 21, Sea Dragons - 14
Fleet - 42, Defenders - 28

Game of the Week: Philadelphia Stars at Tampa Bay Bandits

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Philadelphia Stars
This is a dominant offense. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. They average 275.2! They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 15. They are 5th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 121.2! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 30.3! I am looking forward to watching this showdown.

Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Bandits
Do not sleep on this defense. They are 4th in pass defense. They only give up 237.2 per game.

Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Bandits
This week, the Bandits will count on the leadership of Maurice Raymond - QB and Joe McClelland - QB to get the win. It is leadership skills like that you need for these tough games.

Darren Francis : Philadelphia Stars
Looking at how the teams match up, a good bet is that Richard Shirley - CB is the guy to watch. His paycheck alone should give that away. He will be great to watch.

Gamblers racking up yards!

The offense of the Gamblers is whipping the tail off everybody this year, posting 3856 total yards and 302 points thus far in 10 games. Quarterback John Crum - QB and receiver Steven Barnette - WR have hooked up to the tune of 948 yards this season, while Running Back Marcelo Caban - RB has plowed his way for 887. The fat boys on the line has steamrolled opponents for 281 pancakes this season while surrendering only 10 quarterback sacks.

New Orleans Breakers defense dominates!

The Breakers' defense is giving people the business this season. In 9 games they’ve surrendered only 2707 total yards and 185 points. Bernie Baskin - LB is the field general of the defense with 66 take downs on the year. Could the D be back in New Orleans?

St. Louis Battlehawks surprise everyone!

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

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2038 Week 11)

Simon Sly is back with this week's edition of Coach Showdown. We have an odd couple for you this week.

MATHEW FELTS, HEAD COACH, DC DEFENDERS
The Defenders currently sit at 2-8-0.

Mathew Felts wants his offense and defense to play smart, conservative football. Let the other team make the mistakes. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.

Felts is significantly better than Harder when scouting.
Felts is a much sharper defensive mind than Harder.
Felts outperforms Harder in player development.
Felts seems a little bit smarter than Harder.
Felts does a way better job at motivating his players than Harder.
Felts prepares for opponents way more than Harder.


WAYNE HARDER, HEAD COACH, BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS
The Stallions currently sit at 3-6-0.

Wayne Harder preaches flexibility on both offense and defense, focusing on what the situation demands. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organization.

Harder outperforms Felts in assessing player ability.
Harder is slightly better than Felts at estimating player potential.
Harder is slightly more detail oriented than Felts.
Harder is leagues above Felts when it comes to coaching offense.
Harder exhibits way more flexibility than Felts.
Harder is better suited to lead a team than Felts.

It's all about Cotter.

According to rumours out of the Brahmas locker room Jay Cotter - FB thinks he deserves special treatment. His teammates are getting tired of him.

Week 10: T Stanton Carter (PHI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

In a rare honor for an offensive lineman... T Stanton Carter wins the leagues Offensive Player of the Week. The award comes after Carter's 15 Pancakes performance against the Birmingham Stallions. Carter from Oklahoma was selected in round 1 of the 2036 draft.

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

Week 10: LB Justin Haag (PHI) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Haag absolutely dominated in the Stars 49-3 game with the Birmingham Stallions. He finished with 6 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 10

Battlehawks - 24, Breakers - 17
Bandits - 21, Apollos - 17
Hot Shots - 20, Brahmas - 17
Stars - 49, Stallions - 3
Panthers - 35, Fleet - 23
Express - 42, Maulers - 28
Sea Dragons - 17, Defenders - 14
Gamblers - 31, Bulls - 24

Week 10: DE Johnnie Yang (SA) has suffered a major injury!

The San Antonio Brahmas' DE Johnnie Yang has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).

Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Maulers at Los Angeles Express

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Los Angeles Express
Head coach Lucius Bergstrom does a great job getting them prepared every week. This week will be no different. He is doing some really smart things on offense. He is innovative with his defense. Believe me.

Mary Moore : Los Angeles Express
Their defense will step up this game. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 20.4. They are 2nd in run defense. Giving up only 73.5 yards per game. They are 3rd in forced fumbles. It may even be a blow out.

Jim Nox : Pittsburgh Maulers
Looking at how the teams match up, I cannot help but think that Keyon Norwood - QB is going to wreck dominate for the Maulers offense.

Darren Francis : Pittsburgh Maulers
They will win again this week.

DC Defenders Catch the Houston Gamblers by surprise!

The DC Defenders surprises everyone with an unlikely road win against Houston Gamblers.
The Gamblers never manage to take control of the game, while the Defenders kept grinding and drove the victory home. The Gamblers 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 Defenders fans are ecstatic and are already entertaining thoughts about a cinderella future.

Winning pleases everyone.

Defenders fans are ecstatic this week after their team dirt rolled the Gamblers. Mathew Felts said of his team, ‘We showed what we're made of’

Week 9: QB Billy Hines (Orl) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Orlando Apollos' Billy Hines threw 4 touchdowns, completing 24 of 33 passes for 376 yards in the Apollos victory over the Jacksonville Bulls.

After being drafted in Round 4 of the 2032 amateur draft, season number 6 for Hines, has seen some impressive numbers including 13 touchdown passes this season.

Week 9: CB Roy Regan (Orl) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Roy Regan of the Orlando Apollos has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Regan finished with 5 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 9

Stars - 34, Panthers - 21
Brahmas - 45, Battlehawks - 35
Apollos - 51, Bulls - 17
Hot Shots - 42, Fleet - 13
Express - 22, Stallions - 9
Defenders - 38, Gamblers - 17
Maulers - 17, Sea Dragons - 9
Bandits - 23, Breakers - 17

Los Angeles Express re-signs Gregory Haight as Offensive Coordinator

The Express have announced that they have given Gregory Haight a new contract. Haight will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 6 years earning 0.5 million pr year.

Game of the Week: Seattle Sea Dragons at Pittsburgh Maulers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Pittsburgh Maulers
I do not think people realize how good this defense is. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 18.7. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 210.1 per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 8. They are 4th in the league in tackles for loss.

Mary Moore : Pittsburgh Maulers
This offense is likely to step up this week. They are 5th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 2nd in the league passing touchdowns with 18. They are 3rd in the league passing yards per game. They average 300.4! They are maulers, 1st in the league in pancakes. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 9. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 138.4! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 33!

Jim Nox : Seattle Sea Dragons
For this game, my best guess is that The Sea Dragons rely on John Cooke - G on their offense. This is no reason to worry, he is great.

Darren Francis : Seattle Sea Dragons
For this game, it seems clear that John Jordon - DE can drive quarterbacks crazy. Look for him to dominate. Boy, oh boy am I looking forward to this.

DC Defenders surprise everyone!

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

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2038 Week 9)

Simon Sly is back with this week's edition of Coach Showdown. We have an odd couple for you this week.

GREGORY HAIGHT, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, LOS ANGELES EXPRESS
The Express currently sit at 6-1-0.

Gregory Haight likes to mix it up on offense, switching between aggressive and conservative styles. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.
Gregory Haight runs a run first Spread Hybrid offense. He wants running backs who can also block. Haight prefers running up the middle. It's about taking what the defense gives you in the passing game, according to Haight.

They are 9th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 7th in the league passing touchdowns with 15. They are 9th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 257.3.They are 1st in the league in sacks allowed.They are 13th in the league in pancakes.They are 15th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.They are 14th in the league average yards per rush.They are 7th in the league rushing touchdowns with 8.They are 10th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 105.3.They are 4th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 27.4.
Haight outperforms Meeker in assessing player ability.
Haight is slightly better than Meeker at estimating player potential.
Haight outperforms Meeker in player development.
Haight is better suited to lead a team than Meeker.
Haight motivates his team a little better than Meeker.
Haight is significantly better with youngsters than Meeker.


KEVIN MEEKER, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, HOUSTON GAMBLERS
The Gamblers currently sit at 7-1-0.

Kevin Meeker runs his offense conservatively. Professionalism is the key for him. He demands accountability from everyone around him.
Kevin Meeker runs a run first West Coast Hybrid offense. Meeker prefers running up the middle. It's about taking what the defense gives you in the passing game, according to Meeker.

They are 2nd in the league pass completion percentage.
They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 22.
They are 8th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 258.6.
They are 10th in the league in sacks allowed.
They are 10th in the league in pancakes.
They are 6th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.
They are 12th in the league average yards per rush.
They are 10th in the league rushing touchdowns with 6.
They are 5th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 124.8.
They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. With an average of 31.8.

Meeker exhibits way more flexibility than Haight.

Week 8: QB Maurice Raymond (TB) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Tampa Bay Bandits quarterback Maurice Raymond has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Express defeated the Tampa Bay Bandits, 37 to 34. Raymond did his part, throwing 3 touchdowns, completing 17 of 27 passes for 550 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 18 to 3, and a passer rating of 134.6.

Week 8: LB Ronald Melendez (PHI) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Ronald Melendez of the Philadelphia Stars has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Melendez finished with 12 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 8

Stallions - 28, Apollos - 24
Defenders - 27, Panthers - 20
Sea Dragons - 30, Fleet - 17
Gamblers - 34, Breakers - 20
Express - 37, Bandits - 34
Maulers - 27, Battlehawks - 14
Stars - 30, Hot Shots - 13
Brahmas - 38, Bulls - 28

Trade Alert

The Brahmas trade William Nolen - RB and a Brahmas 2039 3rd Round Pick to the Defenders for Curtis Dyson - RB.

Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Bandits at Los Angeles Express

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Bandits
Head coach Jason Page puts them over the top in this game. He is doing some really smart things on offense. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense. He is preparation and gameplanning is great.

Mary Moore : Los Angeles Express
For difficult games like this you need to come together as a team. When I look at the Express, players like Douglas Christian - RB, Frank Laird - QB and Franklyn Ferreira - TE are the kind of players I would want to ensure my team plays as a unit. This may be a pivotal game for their season.

Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Bandits
For this match up, my perspective is that Michael Simmons - SS is going to wreck havoc for the Bandits defense. I am looking forward to watching this showdown.

Darren Francis : Los Angeles Express
The amount leadership on the Express will really help them this week. You only need to look at guys like Douglas Christian - RB and Frank Laird - QB to see the importance. Leadership like that helps you win games.

Stafford blasts coach in wake of Hot Shots loss.

Harsh words after the Hot Shots game from Adrian Stafford. The Hot Shots DT pointed the fingers at the coaching staff, suggesting lackluster preparation was to blame for the loss. The Hot Shots DT said he felt they were outcoached in their latest game. 'We seem to always come up short in the critical situations. I feel like the players are giving their all, but that our coaches just are not holding up their end of the bargain. Especially Head Coach Terry Elkins has been a dissapointment, he is just not rising to the moment.', he said.

Week 7: QB Robert Abbott (SD) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced San Diego Fleet quarterback Robert Abbott has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Express defeated the San Diego Fleet, 31 to 20. Abbott did his part, throwing 2 touchdowns, completing 29 of 37 passes for 403 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 14 to 4, and a passer rating of 118.6.

Week 7: LB Weston Malone (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Weston Malone of the New Orleans Breakers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Malone finished with 5 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 7

Stars - 27, Defenders - 23
Express - 31, Fleet - 20
Gamblers - 38, Battlehawks - 14
Bulls - 27, Stallions - 24
Panthers - 31, Brahmas - 24
Bandits - 21, Sea Dragons - 20
Maulers - 21, Hot Shots - 17
Breakers - 47, Apollos - 13

Week 7: LB Terrence Clayton (AZ) has suffered a major injury!

The Arizona Hot Shots' LB Terrence Clayton has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).

Game of the Week: San Diego Fleet at Los Angeles Express

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Diego Fleet
They won their last game, they will win this game. A double digit win.

Mary Moore : Los Angeles Express
This is a very good offense. They are 3rd in the league pass completion percentage. They are 3rd in the league in sacks allowed. They are 3rd in the league rushing touchdowns with 7.

Jim Nox : San Diego Fleet
When you consider the two rosters, there is no way around that Steven Bunch - LB is a guy who will carry the game. I think he will do so this week as well. They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.

Darren Francis : San Diego Fleet
They have a dominant defense. They do not get enough credit for that. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 89.8 yards per game.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2038 Week 7)

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

CLINT PATTON, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, PHILADELPHIA STARS
The Stars currently sit at 3-2-0.

Clint Patton likes to mix it up on offense, switching between aggressive and conservative styles. He adapts his demeanor to the situation, and does whatever he thinks it takes to get through to his players and co-workers.
Clint Patton runs a run first Smash Mouth Hybrid offense. It's about taking what the defense gives you in the passing game, according to Patton.

They are 4th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 9th in the league passing touchdowns with 10. They are 3rd in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 293.They are 4th in the league in sacks allowed.They are 11th in the league in pancakes.They are 3rd in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.They are 8th in the league average yards per rush.They are 4th in the league rushing touchdowns with 7.They are 7th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 116.8.They are 8th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 26.6.
Patton outperforms Knott in scouting.
Patton is slightly better than Knott at estimating player potential.
Patton outperforms Knott in player development.
Patton seems a little bit smarter than Knott.
Patton prepares better than Knott.
Patton works with young players somewhat better than Knott.


ANDREA KNOTT, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, ORLANDO APOLLOS
The Apollos currently sit at 3-3-0.

Andrea Knott wants to be aggressive on offense. Professionalism is the key for him. He demands accountability from everyone around him.
Andrea Knott runs a run first Smash Mouth Hybrid offense. He likes running from 3 WR sets. He prefers to use his fullbacks for blocking. It's about taking what the defense gives you in the passing game, according to Knott.

They are 11th in the league pass completion percentage.
They are 6th in the league passing touchdowns with 12.
They are 11th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 243.5.
They are 9th in the league in sacks allowed.
They are 5th in the league in pancakes.
They are 6th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.
They are 15th in the league average yards per rush.
They are 6th in the league rushing touchdowns with 7.
They are 11th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 113.7.
They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. With an average of 29.7.

Knott is a better offisive mind than Patton.

Week 6: RB Rodolfo Reeves (PIT) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 6's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Rodolfo Reeves. His 22 att, 122 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 47 to 14 victory for the Pittsburgh Maulers.

The former Florida gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 357 Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 6: LB Michael Fields (PIT) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Fields absolutely dominated in the Maulers 47-14 game with the DC Defenders. He finished with 8 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int.

Game Recaps for Week 6

Fleet - 24, Hot Shots - 20
Brahmas - 30, Battlehawks - 22
Maulers - 47, Defenders - 14
Bandits - 27, Bulls - 26
Express - 24, Breakers - 20
Sea Dragons - 51, Panthers - 14
Gamblers - 23, Apollos - 16

Game of the Week: New Orleans Breakers at Los Angeles Express

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Los Angeles Express
They are on a win streak. They will continue that streak. They will win this game.

Mary Moore : Los Angeles Express
Do not sleep on this offense. They are 3rd in the league in sacks allowed.

Jim Nox : New Orleans Breakers
You have to think of the roles Howard Carlson - LB and Kevin Colby - TE play on this team. They are the players who make everyone work together as a team. Playing as a unit will ensure the Breakers win these difficult games. But it will be much closer than many think..

Darren Francis : Los Angeles Express
Leaders like Douglas Christian - RB and Frank Laird - QB who are vocal in the locker room and on the field is the kind of thing that pulls the Express through in games like this. This will be a very up and down affair.

Seattle Sea Dragons upset the Arizona Hot Shots!

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

Monson not down after Breakers close loss.

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

Boucher cementing his status.

Tampa Bay has confirmed that the Bandits are hoping to induct Johnny Boucher into their hall of fame - eventually. This has the characteristics of a media stunt, but Bandits is undeniably a legend. Not just locally, but nationally.

Week 5: QB Lester Smith (PHI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Philadelphia Stars' Lester Smith threw 4 touchdowns, completing 18 of 21 passes for 418 yards in the Stars victory over the Houston Gamblers.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2027 amateur draft, season number 11 for Smith, has seen some impressive numbers including 10 touchdown passes this season.

Week 5: LB Weston Malone (NO) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Malone absolutely dominated in the Breakers 31-17 game with the St. Louis Battlehawks. He finished with 5 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 5

Express - 31, Fleet - 21
Sea Dragons - 28, Hot Shots - 17
Bandits - 28, Apollos - 27
Breakers - 31, Battlehawks - 17
Stallions - 35, Defenders - 28
Maulers - 35, Brahmas - 27
Stars - 45, Gamblers - 13
Bulls - 40, Panthers - 27

Game of the Week: Los Angeles Express at San Diego Fleet

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Los Angeles Express
Yeah, the Express win, and it is the leadership of Douglas Christian - RB and Frank Laird - QB that will make the difference in this game.

Mary Moore : San Diego Fleet
Looking at the teams, I have no doubt that there is this LB named Steven Bunch. I expect everyone knows this guy will be a wrecking ball. They win big.

Jim Nox : Los Angeles Express
I am sure head coach Lucius Bergstrom has something up his sleeve for this game. He is has a really good understanding of what works offensively. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense.

Darren Francis : San Diego Fleet
You have to think of the roles Eugene Guillory - WR and Leslie Blais - C play on this team. They are the players who make everyone work together as a team. Playing as a unit will ensure the Fleet win these difficult games.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2038 Week 5)

You know what time it is. It is time for your weekly coach comparison with Simon Sly. Hope you enjoy it.

BRIAN MCCLARY, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, TAMPA BAY BANDITS
The Bandits currently sit at 2-1-0.

Brian McClary likes to mix it up on offense, switching between aggressive and conservative styles. 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.
Brian McClary runs a run first Smash Mouth Hybrid offense. He likes running from 3 WR sets. His offense features a dink and dunk approach, with short easy passes. The passing game is predicated on spreading the ball around to multiple targets. He prefers to have different types of wide recievers, to have a flexible passing game.

They are 14th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 7th in the league passing touchdowns with 7. They are 12th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 234.7.They are 15th in the league in sacks allowed.They are 2nd in the league in pancakes.They are 10th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.They are 1st in the league average yards per rush.They are 4th in the league rushing touchdowns with 5.They are 3rd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 140.They are 6th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 30.
McClary outperforms Denton in scouting.
McClary is slightly better than Denton at estimating player potential.
McClary is slightly more detail oriented than Denton.
McClary is a better offisive mind than Denton.
McClary is so much smarter than Denton.
McClary motivates his team a little better than Denton.
McClary makes his players hit the weight room more often than Denton.


DENNIS DENTON, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, DC DEFENDERS
The Defenders currently sit at 0-4-0.

Dennis Denton runs his offense conservatively. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organization.
Dennis Denton runs a run first Power offense. His offense features a lot of outside runs. He prefers to use his fullbacks for blocking. Denton likes to go over the top of the defense in the passing game. He places a premium on recievers with sure hands.

They are 11th in the league pass completion percentage.
They are 16th in the league passing touchdowns with 3.
They are 15th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 202.8.
They are 9th in the league in sacks allowed.
They are 10th in the league in pancakes.
They are 12th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.
They are 4th in the league average yards per rush.
They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 6.
They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 143.8.
They are 14th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 18.5.

Denton outperforms McClary in assessing player ability.
Denton is much more charismatic than McClary.
Denton is not as rigid as McClary.

Fans love Ferreira.

Reports out of Los Angeles prove what we already knew, Franklyn Ferreira is blowing up. The TE is everywhere on social media. The Express can hardly print jerseys fast enough.

Week 4: QB Keyon Norwood (PIT) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Pittsburgh Maulers quarterback Keyon Norwood has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Maulers defeated the Michigan Panthers, 40 to 32. Norwood did his part, throwing 5 touchdowns, completing 26 of 31 passes for 424 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 11 to 1, and a passer rating of 148.9.

Week 4: FS Joseph Dempsey (SEA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Joseph Dempsey of the Seattle Sea Dragons has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Dempsey finished with 7 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 4

Maulers - 40, Panthers - 32
Bandits - 24, Stallions - 20
Express - 35, Sea Dragons - 24
Gamblers - 24, Brahmas - 3
Fleet - 27, Apollos - 16
Breakers - 24, Stars - 17
Bulls - 21, Battlehawks - 14
Hot Shots - 44, Defenders - 16

Week 4: WR Thomas Chamberlin (AZ) has suffered a major injury!

The Arizona Hot Shots' WR Thomas Chamberlin has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).

Brandon Angelo - C signs extension with the Stars

The Philadelphia Stars front office has announced that they have signed Brandon Angelo - C to a new contract. Angelo will stay with the team on a deal of 3 years, $990,000

Lester Smith - QB signs extension with the Stars

The Philadelphia Stars front office has announced that they have signed Lester Smith - QB to a new contract. Smith will stay with the team on a deal of 3 years, $1,260,000

Game of the Week: San Diego Fleet at Orlando Apollos

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Orlando Apollos
I really think their defense will make the difference. They are 3rd in sacks with 12. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 20.3. They are 2nd in interceptions with 5. They are 4th in forced fumbles. This may be one for the ages.

Mary Moore : San Diego Fleet
Head coach Abel Stump does a great job getting them prepared every week. This week will be no different. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker. He is one of the best defensive minds. The way he and his coaches prepare is beautiful. This should be some good football.

Jim Nox : Orlando Apollos
This is just what my gut tells me.

Darren Francis : San Diego Fleet
They are on a win streak. They will continue that streak. They will win this game.

Week 3: QB Kenneth Paige (MIC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Michigan Panthers' Kenneth Paige threw 4 touchdowns, completing 25 of 27 passes for 304 yards in the Panthers victory over the DC Defenders.

After being drafted in Round 1 of the 2026 amateur draft, season number 12 for Paige, has seen some impressive numbers including 4 touchdown passes this season.

Week 3: DT Thomas Lancaster (HOU) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DT Lancaster absolutely dominated in the Gamblers 35-28 game with the Tampa Bay Bandits. He finished with 4 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Panthers - 48, Defenders - 24
Apollos - 35, Bulls - 28
Brahmas - 31, Stallions - 24
Stars - 24, Sea Dragons - 19
Gamblers - 35, Bandits - 28

Game of the Week: Houston Gamblers at Tampa Bay Bandits

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Tampa Bay Bandits
For this game, I feel certain that Steven Alley - SS will drive the quarterback crazy. Look for him to dominate. Easy prediction.

Mary Moore : Houston Gamblers
They will win again this week.

Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Bandits
People tend to underestimate their offense.

Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Bandits
Look for their defense to dominate.

Dallas unhappy after the Breakers close loss.

Larry Dallas had harsh words for Brahmas in a postgame interview. Larry Dallas - CB left no possibility for mistakes about his opinion of the Brahmas. 'They should care more about how they carry themselves. They were acting like classless clowns', a clearly bitter Dallas said.

Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 2038 Week 3)

Simon Sly is back with this week's edition of Coach Showdown. Let us get on with it.

IAN NICHOLS, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, ARIZONA HOT SHOTS
The Hot Shots currently sit at 2-0-0.

Ian Nichols does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organization.
Ian Nichols runs a 4-3 Hybrid defense. The scheme depends on dominating in the trenches. It features primarily zone coverage. He wants fast linebackers, who can help in coverage.

They are 9th in sacks with 5.
They are 5th in points allowed, averaging 18.
They are 14th in pass defense with 317 yards given up per game.
They are 9th in run defense. Giving up 105 yards per game.
They are 2nd in interceptions with 4.
They are 10th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 3rd in forced fumbles.

Nichols is slightly better than Escobedo at estimating player potential.
Nichols is slightly more detail oriented than Escobedo.


LAWRENCE ESCOBEDO, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, DC DEFENDERS
The Defenders currently sit at 0-2-0.

Lawrence Escobedo does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. He loves football, and it shows that this is his dreamjob. His eagerness to discuss all aspects of the game is infectious in an organization.
Lawrence Escobedo runs a 3-4 Hybrid defense. The scheme depends on dominating in the trenches. It features primarily zone coverage. He targets the rungame, daring the offense to pass. Escobedo aims to field versatile linebackers.

They are 3rd in sacks with 8.
They are 12th in points allowed, averaging 29.
They are 2nd in pass defense with 198.5 yards given up per game.
They are 13th in run defense. Giving up 162 yards per game.
They are 10th in interceptions with 1.
They are 15th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 14th in forced fumbles.

Escobedo outperforms Nichols in assessing player ability.
Escobedo has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Nichols.
Escobedo is better suited to lead a team than Nichols.
Escobedo motivates his team a little better than Nichols.

Couch watch

Rumors on social media are swirling that Randy Couch - G may be under investigation again. With the off field issues of Randy Couch - G boiling up again one has to wonder how long of a leash he has with the Battlehawks. Couch could play many more years, but to do that he will need to rid himself of the bad elements distracting him and causing headaches for his team.

Week 2: RB John Galloway (SD) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 2's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back John Galloway. His 14 att, 256 yds, 2 TD, 1 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD performance stood out in the 45 to 31 victory for the San Diego Fleet.

The former Jackson State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 284 Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 2: CB Robert Utley (HOU) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Utley's ball hawking ability was on display in the Gamblers 52-10 game with the St. Louis Battlehawks. He finished with 3 Tck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Robert has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Gamblers Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 2

Hot Shots - 15, Express - 10
Stars - 27, Maulers - 26
Gamblers - 52, Battlehawks - 10
Breakers - 20, Defenders - 7
Stallions - 24, Sea Dragons - 7
Fleet - 45, Bulls - 31
Apollos - 39, Brahmas - 27

Game of the Week: Orlando Apollos at San Antonio Brahmas

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Antonio Brahmas
I do not think you get very far against their defense. This will either be wildly entertaining or a dull grind. I see no middle between the two.

Mary Moore : San Antonio Brahmas
Do not throw statistics at me! The Brahmas win because they are the better team.

Jim Nox : San Antonio Brahmas
When you think of the players that will be on the field, it seems obvious that Lorenzo Mullen - DT is a guy who will determine the result of the game. He supersharges their defense. A single digit win.

Darren Francis : Orlando Apollos
You got to like this offense.

'I am better than Gamblers' Harold Faison', says Howard Carlson

'We see a lot of players thinking they are the best at their position', said the Breakers LB Howard Carlson. He continued. 'I prefer to look at individual players, and ask myself: Am I better than him?'. Howard Carlson brings up Harold Faison 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 Breakers LB said. Certainly such words will set the internet forums on fire, and it will be interesting to see if Harold Faison takes the bait and responds.

Ferreira connecting with fans

Reports out of Los Angeles prove what we already knew, Franklyn Ferreira - TE has cemented his image as a fan favorite in Los Angeles. Ferreira can hardly step out the door without having to sign jerseys and pose for selfies with fans. The Express have their PR machine working full time to take advantage of his public persona.

Week 1: QB Billy Hines (Orl) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Orlando Apollos' Billy Hines threw 6 touchdowns, completing 28 of 40 passes for 366 yards in the Apollos victory over the Michigan Panthers.

After being drafted in Round 4 of the 2032 amateur draft, season number 6 for Hines, has seen some impressive numbers including 6 touchdown passes this season.

Week 1: LB John Elliott (STL) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Elliott absolutely dominated in the Hot Shots 38-26 game with the St. Louis Battlehawks. He finished with 7 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 1

Fleet - 27, Sea Dragons - 16
Brahmas - 26, Breakers - 24
Bandits - 38, Defenders - 27
Hot Shots - 38, Battlehawks - 26
Maulers - 35, Bulls - 0
Apollos - 45, Panthers - 6
Express - 24, Stars - 20
Gamblers - 35, Stallions - 32

Player Release

The New Orleans Breakers have released Orlando Lively - G.

Preseason Week 2: QB Guadalupe Dew (LA) has suffered a major injury!

The Los Angeles Express' QB Guadalupe Dew has suffered an injury: Out for remaining career.

Season Predictions

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

Liberty Pacific: Los Angeles Express with 10 votes (Runner up: Arizona Hot Shots with 6 votes)

Liberty Heartland Mid South: Philadelphia Stars with 8 votes (Runner up: Pittsburgh Maulers with 7 votes)

Independence Great Lakes: New Orleans Breakers with 14 votes (Runner up: Houston Gamblers with 6 votes)

Independence Atlantic: Tampa Bay Bandits with 11 votes (Runner up: Birmingham Stallions with 7 votes)

Game of the Week: Tampa Bay Bandits at DC Defenders

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : DC Defenders
Their losing streak is misleading. They will win this week. Really this could go either way, but you will never get me to admit it.

Mary Moore : Tampa Bay Bandits
We are doing a sweepstakes at the network, and I look forward to raking in the winnings for this bet. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.

Jim Nox : Tampa Bay Bandits
For difficult games like this you need leaders. Leaders in the locker room and leaders on the field. When I look at the Bandits players like Maurice Raymond - QB, Joe McClelland - QB and Jaime Cheung - DT stand out in that regard.

Darren Francis : Tampa Bay Bandits
One of the most underestimated defenses. They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.

Highlights and Lowlights from Training camp

Training camps have completed. Here is what we learned.

Far exceded expectations:
Seattle Sea Dragons: LB Juan Naquin - LB
San Diego Fleet: RB Jay King - RB
Arizona Hot Shots: LB Terrence Clayton - LB
Arizona Hot Shots: DE Joseph Taylor - DE
Arizona Hot Shots: FB James Derosa - FB
Los Angeles Express: DE William Solomon - DE
Los Angeles Express: DT Kevin Ruiz - DT
Pittsburgh Maulers: T Rodney Hughey - T
Philadelphia Stars: DE Peter Ford - DE
St. Louis Battlehawks: T Arthur Foster - T
St. Louis Battlehawks: DE Abdul Huynh - DE
Houston Gamblers: T Edward Cass - T
Birmingham Stallions: SS Anthony Lash - SS
Tampa Bay Bandits: K Robert Smith - K
Tampa Bay Bandits: G Chester Wilson - G


These players regressed:
New Orleans Breakers: CB Michael Chaffin - CB

Post Free Agency Retirements

The following players have retired after going unsigned through free agency:
RB Phillip Santiago
RB Gordon Howard
RB Steven Wise
RB Terry Erdmann
RB Carl Hill
G Gary Hawkins
G Charles Butler
G Charles Colon
G Keven Freeman
G Colby Brown
G Michael Abreu
G Rudy Baskin
G Thomas Wimberly
T Luis Brown
T Emmanuel Purnell
T Edwin Cole
T Peter Nance
WR Monte Davis
WR John Hampton
WR Calvin Leroy
WR Lloyd Straub
WR Alexander Liddell
WR Peter Creech
WR Terry Chavez
WR Craig Hyde
WR Harold Southern
CB Justin Short
CB Chris Milner
CB Melvin Taylor
LB Henry Carter
LB Mark Hadley
LB David Shores
LB Rogelio Mcgraw
LB William Carey
LB Edward Pedersen
LB Wayne Truong
LB Brian Michael
LB William Lopez
LB Joseph Holbrook
LB Allen Keener
DE Mark Hyde
DE Robert Cherry
DE Jerry Crowe
DE Leslie Chen

FB Michael Grady (N/A) has retired!

FB Michael Grady (49 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

FB Leigh Garner (N/A) has retired!

FB Leigh Garner (69 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

CB Travis Jackman (N/A) has retired!

CB Travis Jackman (72 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.

Free Agency Round 10: Round Up

5 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Daniel Haggard. The G out of UTEP signed a contract of St. Louis Battlehawks with 1 year, $241,500.

Independence Great Lakes was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.

New Orleans Breakers was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was St. Louis Battlehawks who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $241,500.

Player Release

The DC Defenders have released Brian Dodge - LB.

Player Release

The Philadelphia Stars have released Brian Dodge - LB.

Player Release

The New Orleans Breakers have released Brian Dodge - LB.

Free Agency Round 9: Round Up

7 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Brian Dodge. The LB out of Utah State signed a contract of Philadelphia Stars with 7 years, $2,800,000.

Liberty Pacific was the most active division with a total of 4 signings.

Arizona Hot Shots was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).

The biggest spender was Arizona Hot Shots who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $1,000,500.

Free Agency Round 8: Round Up

5 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was William Noyes. The LB out of Virginia signed a contract of Pittsburgh Maulers with 2 years, $750,000.

Liberty Heartland Mid South was the most active division with a total of 4 signings.

Pittsburgh Maulers was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Pittsburgh Maulers who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $590,000.

LB William Noyes (PIT) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- William Noyes, one of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the Pittsburgh Maulers.

Free Agency Round 7: Round Up

3 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Basil Martin. The T out of San Diego signed a contract of Tampa Bay Bandits with 3 years, $540,000.

Liberty Heartland Mid South was the most active division with a total of 2 signings.

Michigan Panthers was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Michigan Panthers who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $156,000.

Free Agency Round 6: Round Up

3 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Richard Saxton. The T out of Old Dominion signed a contract of Tampa Bay Bandits with 3 years, $150,000.

Liberty Heartland Mid South was the most active division with a total of 1 signings.

Michigan Panthers was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).

The biggest spender was Michigan Panthers who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $135,000.

San Antonio Brahmas trade up for FS

The Brahmas have traded up with Los Angeles Express to pick Shane Ralph - FS out of Akron with pick 15 of round 7.

Trade Alert

The Express trade a Express 2038 7th Round Pick to the Brahmas for a Brahmas 2039 7th Round Pick, a Brahmas 2040 7th Round Pick.

Tampa Bay Bandits trade up for DT

The Bandits have traded up with San Antonio Brahmas to pick Carlos Garland - DT out of Oklahoma with pick 4 of round 3.

Trade Alert

The Brahmas trade a Brahmas 2038 3rd Round Pick to the Bandits for a Bandits 2038 3rd Round Pick, a Bandits 2039 2nd Round Pick, a Bandits 2039 3rd Round Pick.

Seattle Sea Dragons trade up for C

The Sea Dragons have traded up with San Antonio Brahmas to pick Lane Taylor - C out of Mississippi State with pick 4 of round 1.

Trade Alert

The Brahmas trade a Brahmas 2038 1st Round Pick to the Sea Dragons for a Sea Dragons 2038 1st Round Pick, a Sea Dragons 2038 2nd Round Pick, a Sea Dragons 2038 3rd Round Pick, a Sea Dragons 2039 2nd Round Pick, a Sea Dragons 2039 3rd Round Pick.

Michigan Panthers trade up for T

The Panthers have traded up with Jacksonville Bulls to pick Robert Saxon - T out of Bowling Green with pick 2 of round 1.

Trade Alert

The Bulls trade a Bulls 2038 1st Round Pick to the Panthers for a Panthers 2038 1st Round Pick, a Panthers 2038 2nd Round Pick, a Panthers 2038 3rd Round Pick, a Panthers 2039 2nd Round Pick, a Panthers 2039 3rd Round Pick.

G Mark Calhoun (STL) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The St. Louis Battlehawks drafted Mark Calhoun #1 overall in the 2038 draft. The 6' 5" G fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Battlehawks 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," Calhoun said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

Moore and Nox Mock Draft

Pick 1: St. Louis Battlehawks
Larry Moore: Devontae Green - QB
Well liked in the locker room. This kid never gives up, losing is unacceptable to him. He does not get fooled by coverages often. Has accuracy to throw receivers open. He fills a hole at the position. Blue-chip player. Will fit right in and start right away. Love it.

Jim Nox: Devontae Green - QB
This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. His love for winning leads him to push himself hard, setting an example for everyone. He studies hard. He always gives the receiver a chance to make the play. With this kid, this is a need pick they will not regret.

Pick 2: Jacksonville Bulls
Larry Moore: Rodney Ward - G
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. He is driven by the love of the sport. Reacts instinctively to developments on the field. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Jim Nox: Randell Oliver - LB
This kid puts in the work. Respected for his good behavior on the field. The guy has gets along with everyone. Has the speed to keep contain, and even chase down run plays going the opposite direction. Hard not to love. Are there other guys worth picking here? Sure, but none of them fit this well with what they need, and he is a solid talent.

Pick 3: Pittsburgh Maulers
Larry Moore: Mark Calhoun - G
Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. This is not the kind of player who gives up or abandons his friends when things get tough. Good strength gives him a foundation to build on. In the run game he blocks well, shows tenacity and opens lanes. This will benefit the team. He is sharp, and that makes him very coachable. 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.

Jim Nox: Mark Calhoun - G
Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. Well liked in the locker room. This guy sticks with his teammates, through thick and thin. The muscles on this kid should allow him to hold his own against pro competition. In the run game he blocks well, shows tenacity and opens lanes. This will benefit the team. Reacts with good instincts. 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 4: San Antonio Brahmas
Larry Moore: Rodney Hughey - T
Known for showing up early and staying late. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. 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: Rodney Hughey - T
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. Plug a hole in the roster with a great player. That is really what they need to do. This pick does it.

Pick 5: Orlando Apollos
Larry Moore: Tyrone Tubbs - DE
Teammates look to him for leadership, and he consistently delivers. Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. What you get with this kid, is a guy who understands that this is a team sport. 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. You need to stay on him, or he will turn the edge on you. Teams want Defensive Ends that keep Offensive Tackles honest. 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.

Jim Nox: Tyrone Tubbs - DE
Coaches love the leadership skills in this kid. Here you have a kid who puts in the work to succeed. He helps everyone get in the right position, making the team run as a well oiled machine. 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. Is speedy enough to stay on the field in passing situations. 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 6: Michigan Panthers
Larry Moore: Bill O'Neal - DT
What most people fall in love with is his strength. He will hold the middle, forcing runs outside. Additionally, he can mount a forceful bull rush and collapse the pocket on passing downs. Not really a speed rusher. But still among the faster DTs. Enough explosiveness to get the the Quarterback, and that is all you need really. Reacts intelligently on the field. They need him now. Well yesterday actually. They will love him tomorrow. They will revere him by the end of his career.

Jim Nox: Bill O'Neal - DT
Crazy strong! This guy will steamroll opponents and crash the pocket. Will never be a speed rusher, but his speed compliments his game nicely. It is definitely an asset. Knowledgeable of the game. The stars align for them to get him here. Just what they need. Blue-chip player with great upside. Hard to botch this pick.

Pick 7: Arizona Hot Shots
Larry Moore: Manuel Gray - T
Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. This is a young man who will bench press a Defensive Tackle, and not a small one! Reacts instinctively to developments on the field. A pick for the future. And if you are in doubt: the future is tomorrow.

Jim Nox: Peter Ford - DE
Need a leader? He is your guy. What can I say? The guy loves to win and it shows on the field. Definitely good strength for a Defensive End. Will shed blocks and occasionally bull rush smaller opponents. Consistently takes down ball carrier when he gets his hands on him. Fans are divided on him, but coaches should not be. He is their guy.

Pick 8: San Diego Fleet
Larry Moore: Adonai Wilson - SS
Teammates gravitate toward him, they follow his lead. Coaches love that about him. This guy understands what it means to be a pro. I want this kid on my team. He understands his role on the field, and how it fits in with what everyone else is doing. Some of the assignments you will get at the position requires speed. This guy has it. You cannot coach speed. That is why guys like him are valued highly. Reliably takes down ball carrier when he gets to him. Pretty clever. Do not fret. You need him, fans love him. Surefire pick.

Jim Nox: Adonai Wilson - SS
Every team values leadership, someone to lead by example, this is the guy. Here you have a kid who puts in the work to succeed. In addition to his own role, this kid doubles as glue. He makes everyone on the field play as a team. People fall in love with his speed. There is a reason for that. Speed is important in your backfield, and this guy can run. No nonsense tackler. Makes smart decisions. They need playmakers at this position. This is what they are getting here. Solid pick.

Pick 9: Seattle Sea Dragons
Larry Moore: Jeremy Spencer - T
Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. Well liked in the locker room. He never gives up on his coaches and teammates. He keeps fighting for them even when others give up. He has sufficient strength to have a chance against grown men on the defensive line. Has nice technique when blocking on run plays. Keeps his leverage and finishes his blocks. Plays with great insticts. Fits the bill, great quality pick, and fills a soft spot on the roster. They should have no qualms here, run to the podium and get your man.

Jim Nox: Jeremy Spencer - T
This kid is not afraid to work hard. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. This is not the kind of player who gives up or abandons his friends when things get tough. Do not underestimate the strength this kid brings to the table. Nice blocking skills on run plays. He will contribute to the running game. His college teammates all point to how smart he is. 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 10: Houston Gamblers
Larry Moore: Randal Norfleet - CB
Need a leader? He is your guy. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. Fast enough to play man coverage. Can go toe to toe with most receivers. He fills a need for them. They will be happy to get him.

Jim Nox: Randal Norfleet - CB
Teammates gravitate toward him, they follow his lead. Coaches love that about him. This is a kid who really contributes to the team spirit and the social cohesiveness on the team. He has more than enough speed to keep up with most receivers. He can do what they want. He will deliver results early. He fits a need. End of story.

Free Agency Round 5: Round Up

16 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Johnny Boucher. The RB out of Pittsburgh signed a contract of Tampa Bay Bandits with 1 year, $420,000.

Liberty Heartland Mid South was the most active division with a total of 12 signings.

DC Defenders was the most active signing a total of 7 player(s).

The biggest spender was DC Defenders who signed 7 player(s) for a total of $1,898,500.

LB Emil Bohn (MIC) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Emil Bohn, one of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $445,499 to play for the Michigan Panthers.

LB John King (DC) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- John King, one of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 3 year contract worth $448,500 to play for the DC Defenders.

RB Johnny Boucher (TB) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Johnny Boucher, one of the league's top RBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $420,000 to play for the Tampa Bay Bandits.

Free Agency Round 4: Round Up

12 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Adam Myrick. The SS out of Ohio State signed a contract of Seattle Sea Dragons with 2 years, $980,000.

Liberty Heartland Mid South was the most active division with a total of 4 signings.

Pittsburgh Maulers was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Pittsburgh Maulers who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $825,000.

G Aubry Smith (PIT) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Aubry Smith, one of the league's top Gs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $450,000 to play for the Pittsburgh Maulers.

SS Adam Myrick (SEA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, SS Adam Myrick was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Seattle Sea Dragons were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Myrick is being fitted for a Sea Dragons uniform.

One of the league's top SSs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $500,000.

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

Free Agency Round 3: Round Up

19 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Antonio Glover. The RB out of Oklahoma State signed a contract of Philadelphia Stars with 3 years, $1,500,000.

Liberty Heartland Mid South was the most active division with a total of 6 signings.

St. Louis Battlehawks was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).

The biggest spender was St. Louis Battlehawks who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $1,166,500.

DE Lewis Whitson (MIC) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Lewis Whitson, one of the league's top DEs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $458,999 to play for the Michigan Panthers.

G Dudley Wood (MIC) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, G Dudley Wood was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Michigan Panthers were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Wood is being fitted for a Panthers uniform.

One of the league's top Gs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 1 year contract worth $370,000.

"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 Panthers," Wood said.

QB Bradley Rosser (SEA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, QB Bradley Rosser was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Seattle Sea Dragons were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Rosser is being fitted for a Sea Dragons uniform.

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

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

LB Steven Bunch (SD) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Steven Bunch, one of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the San Diego Fleet.

RB Antonio Glover (PHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Antonio Glover, one of the league's top RBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 3 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the Philadelphia Stars.

The Apollos announce they have cut Bradley Rosser - QB.

The Bradley Rosser year veteran QB will be looking for a new team. In his career he has compiled a CV with 3537/5283, 39428 yds, 295 TD. It remains to be seen if he can bargain that into a new contract elsewhere.

Free Agency Round 2: Round Up

12 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Kevin Albertson. The LB out of Oklahoma State signed a contract of Los Angeles Express with 2 years, $880,000.

Liberty Pacific was the most active division with a total of 6 signings.

San Diego Fleet was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Los Angeles Express who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $1,310,000.

WR Donald Devries (LA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Donald Devries, one of the league's top WRs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the Los Angeles Express.

TE Michael Nelms (BIR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Michael Nelms, one of the league's top TEs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $405,000 to play for the Birmingham Stallions.

QB Hugh Godfrey (PIT) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Hugh Godfrey, one of the league's top QBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 4 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the Pittsburgh Maulers.

LB Kevin Albertson (LA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, LB Kevin Albertson was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Los Angeles Express were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Albertson is being fitted for a Express uniform.

One of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $500,000.

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

Free Agency Round 1: Round Up

9 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Christian Hedges. The QB out of Colorado State signed a contract of Birmingham Stallions with 2 years, $840,000.

Independence Atlantic was the most active division with a total of 4 signings.

Philadelphia Stars was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

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

TE Grant Bumgarner (SA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, TE Grant Bumgarner was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the San Antonio Brahmas were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Bumgarner is being fitted for a Brahmas uniform.

One of the league's top TEs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $391,500.

"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 Brahmas," Bumgarner said.

DE Eduardo Herron (SEA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Eduardo Herron, one of the league's top DEs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $418,500 to play for the Seattle Sea Dragons.

DT Lorenzo Mullen (SA) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Lorenzo Mullen, one of the league's top DTs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 2 year contract worth $450,000 to play for the San Antonio Brahmas.

C David Wright (JAX) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, C David Wright was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Jacksonville Bulls were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Wright is being fitted for a Bulls uniform.

One of the league's top Cs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $400,000.

"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 Bulls," Wright said.

DE David Gerald (PHI) signs large free agent deal!

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

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

Now, Gerald is being fitted for a Stars uniform.

One of the league's top DEs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 3 year contract worth $500,000.

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

CB Michael Jordan (PHI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Michael Jordan, one of the league's top CBs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 3 year contract worth $500,000 to play for the Philadelphia Stars.

QB Christian Hedges (BIR) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, QB Christian Hedges was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Birmingham Stallions were about acquiring him.

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

Now, Hedges is being fitted for a Stallions uniform.

One of the league's top QBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $500,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Stallions," Hedges 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:
Seattle Sea Dragons: QB RB T TE LB
San Diego Fleet: TE DE SS
Los Angeles Express: G WR LB
Pittsburgh Maulers: G LB
Philadelphia Stars: C FS
DC Defenders: C CB LB
Michigan Panthers: QB G CB LB DT FS
St. Louis Battlehawks: QB LB DT
San Antonio Brahmas: T TE CB DT
Houston Gamblers: WR CB
Orlando Apollos: T CB DE
Birmingham Stallions: G T LB
Jacksonville Bulls: G TE WR CB LB
Tampa Bay Bandits: G T CB DT

Brian McClary staying with Tampa Bay Bandits

The San Diego Fleet tried to pry Brian McClary away from Bandits to fill the position as their new Offensive Coordinator. However, McClary publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Bandits as their Offensive Coordinator for the coming season.

St. Louis Battlehawks hire Adam Brill away from the San Antonio Brahmas

The Battlehawks have announced that they have signed Adam Brill as their new Head Coach. Brill was previously working for Brahmas as Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 6 million per year with the Battlehawks.

Draft Order: St. Louis Battlehawks own first overall.

Pick 1: St. Louis Battlehawks
Pick 2: Jacksonville Bulls
Pick 3: Pittsburgh Maulers
Pick 4: San Antonio Brahmas
Pick 5: Orlando Apollos
Pick 6: Michigan Panthers
Pick 7: Arizona Hot Shots
Pick 8: San Diego Fleet
Pick 9: Seattle Sea Dragons
Pick 10: Houston Gamblers
Pick 11: Philadelphia Stars
Pick 12: Tampa Bay Bandits
Pick 13: Birmingham Stallions
Pick 14: DC Defenders
Pick 15: Los Angeles Express
Pick 16: New Orleans Breakers

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:
Kain Stump - Defensive Coordinator - New Orleans Breakers
Brian McClary - Offensive Coordinator - Tampa Bay Bandits
Ronnie Gonzalez - Defensive Coordinator - San Diego Fleet
Gregory Haight - Offensive Coordinator - Los Angeles Express
Adam Brill - Offensive Coordinator - San Antonio Brahmas
Kevin Meeker - Offensive Coordinator - Houston Gamblers
William Burke - Offensive Coordinator - New Orleans Breakers

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:
Adam Brill leaves the Brahmas to become the head coach for the Philadelphia Stars.

Darren Francis:
I think the Express lose Gregory Haight and I see him heading to Philadelphia Stars.

Jim Nox:
The Gamblers cannot hold on to Kevin Meeker. I would like to see him coach the Philadelphia Stars.

Jeremy Piper:
Kevin Meeker is certainly on the move. That means Gamblers will need a new coordinator. As for where Meeker ends up? Well, I think Philadelphia Stars is a good bet.

Contract Updates

The following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season:
Shaun Wooldridge - G (DC Defenders) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 9).
Dwayne Pryor - C (DC Defenders) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 44).
Michael Ryan - CB (DC Defenders) unlocked a 10% bonus for Interceptions (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 6).
Percy Arellano - G (Michigan Panthers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7).
Richard Ramos - G (Michigan Panthers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 25).
Brandon Earnest - C (Michigan Panthers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 37).
William Garrett - TE (San Antonio Brahmas) unlocked a 5% bonus for Catches (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 75).
Johnnie Severson - LB (San Antonio Brahmas) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 7).
Donald Mcdowell - CB (San Antonio Brahmas) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 15).
Harold Faison - LB (Houston Gamblers) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Bernie Baskin - LB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Robert Peralta - T (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Gerald Younger - WR (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
David Fournier - FS (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Joan Lowery - CB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Raymond Molina - DE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
George Brown - TE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Kevin Colby - TE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Robert McCutcheon - SS (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Patrick Hays - FB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Orlando Lively - G (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Jorge Pierce - G (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
David Oliphant - DT (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Eusebio Pacheco - FS (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Daniel Otto - T (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Charles Keith - G (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Larry Carr - CB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Nicky Aguilar - C (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Martin Marshall - WR (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
John Kinney - WR (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Jim Andersen - DE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Timothy Mcnabb - DE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Terence Reeves - G (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Leon McCann - T (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Joseph Mullins - C (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Linwood Lord - TE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Tony Apodaca - WR (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Max Sullivan - DE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Edward Trinidad - LB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Roscoe Mize - DE (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Randall Covington - LB (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Fernando Matlock - FS (New Orleans Breakers) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Donald Arnold - FS (Orlando Apollos) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 56).
Isaias Billings - QB (Birmingham Stallions) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
Robert Davenport - G (Birmingham Stallions) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 7 / Accomplished: 14).
James Ratcliff - G (Jacksonville Bulls) unlocked a 10% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 42).
Paul Pettigrew - LB (Tampa Bay Bandits) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 67).

To Thomas Mcleod - CB, the past is the past.

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

Gerald Peak has retired from coaching

Gerald Peak has announced his decision to retire from coaching. Rumours have it he is heading to politics.

Jack Cherry has retired from coaching

Jack Cherry has announced his decision to retire from coaching. He gave no indication as to what his next job would imply, but ''definitely not coaching'' he laughed.

Active Player Retirements

Seattle Sea Dragons:
TE Ryan Rodrigue (11 seasons) 280 rec, 2441 yds, 27 TD
RB Antonio Paradis (6 seasons) 492 att, 1917 yds, 18 TD, 37 rec, 335 yds, 2 TD

Los Angeles Express:
TE Byron Dorris (10 seasons) 331 rec, 2597 yds, 15 TD
LB Mark Ortiz (14 seasons) 1056 Tck, 39 Sck, 8 Int, 3 Def TD, 14 FF, 4 FR
CB Gerald Sanches (15 seasons) 148 Tck, 2 Sck, 3 Int
RB Dwight Thomas (7 seasons) 7 att, 37 yds, 0 TD
WR William Black (11 seasons) 628 rec, 6350 yds, 54 TD

Pittsburgh Maulers:
T Del Vue (14 seasons) 651 Pancakes

Philadelphia Stars:
DE Brady Withers (12 seasons) 159 Tck, 41 Sck, 1 Sfty, 4 FF, 3 FR
RB David Garrison (11 seasons) 1227 att, 6022 yds, 48 TD, 166 rec, 1775 yds, 12 TD

Michigan Panthers:
DE Calvin Enright (12 seasons) 303 Tck, 57 Sck, 11 FF, 8 FR
LB Rickie Crawley (12 seasons) 1033 Tck, 49 Sck, 9 Int, 4 Def TD, 2 Sfty, 16 FF, 4 FR
CB Demarcus Lash (13 seasons) 506 Tck, 15 Int, 5 Def TD, 10 FF, 1 FR
DT Manuel Langer (11 seasons) 148 Tck, 17 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR
P Jose Gagnon (11 seasons) 30775 yards, 272 inside 20
WR Caspian Smith (12 seasons) 798 rec, 10004 yds, 83 TD

St. Louis Battlehawks:
T Brittain Heinz (12 seasons) 181 Pancakes

San Antonio Brahmas:
RB Randall Jefferson (10 seasons) 1422 att, 6941 yds, 31 TD, 88 rec, 915 yds, 3 TD

Houston Gamblers:
WR Edward Roberson (14 seasons) 400 rec, 3819 yds, 33 TD
LB Anthony Brogan (11 seasons) 704 Tck, 18 Sck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 6 FF, 6 FR
RB Douglas Rodriguez (12 seasons) 289 att, 1560 yds, 39 TD, 16 rec, 199 yds, 7 TD
DE Jacob Vaughan (10 seasons) 167 Tck, 36 Sck, 5 FF, 3 FR
DT Craig Patton (11 seasons) 254 Tck, 41 Sck, 5 FF, 1 FR
WR Walter Brinkley (11 seasons) 765 rec, 7809 yds, 60 TD
CB Anthony Green (12 seasons) 676 Tck, 2 Sck, 36 Int, 5 Def TD, 16 FF, 8 FR

New Orleans Breakers:
FB Ricky Steadman (15 seasons) 39 att, 67 yds, 0 TD, 21 rec, 72 yds, 1 TD
TE Benjamin Wetzel (14 seasons) 638 rec, 4877 yds, 31 TD

Orlando Apollos:
SS Harvey Pruett (10 seasons) 340 Tck, 9 Sck, 9 Int, 16 FF, 8 FR
T Frank Parker (12 seasons) 651 Pancakes
FS John Smith (10 seasons) 230 Tck, 3 Sck, 7 Int, 4 FF, 1 FR

Birmingham Stallions:
CB Charles Townes (10 seasons) 150 Tck, 4 Sck, 3 Int, 6 FF
LB William Andrews (12 seasons) 597 Tck, 17 Sck, 7 Int, 1 Def TD, 5 FF, 3 FR
DE Kerry Smith (12 seasons) 234 Tck, 82 Sck, 1 Sfty, 7 FF, 4 FR
DE Joe Foster (16 seasons) 716 Tck, 177 Sck, 1 Def TD, 4 Sfty, 31 FF, 16 FR

Jacksonville Bulls:
CB Adolph Council (11 seasons) 352 Tck, 7 Sck, 11 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF

Tampa Bay Bandits:
RB Ivory Richard (11 seasons) 579 att, 3051 yds, 24 TD, 42 rec, 540 yds, 1 TD
RB Victor Munoz (8 seasons) 883 att, 4101 yds, 45 TD, 102 rec, 917 yds, 8 TD
FB Divine Tennant (8 seasons) 60 att, 214 yds, 22 TD, 22 rec, 289 yds, 2 TD
DT Alva Scott (12 seasons) 269 Tck, 33 Sck, 5 FF, 1 FR

Notable free agent retirements

QB:
George Lauer (10 seasons pro) 1584/2275, 17279 yds, 131 TD
Michael Griffin (12 seasons pro) 1088/1574, 12226 yds, 104 TD
Ernesto Smith (14 seasons pro) 713/1257, 8394 yds, 67 TD
Jim Strother (4 seasons pro) 63/124, 708 yds, 3 TD
Lionel Rushing (6 seasons pro) 67/93, 810 yds, 6 TD

RB:
Albert Fredericks (10 seasons pro) 469 att, 2516 yds, 41 TD, 31 rec, 491 yds, 4 TD
Julius Newman (10 seasons pro) 419 att, 2217 yds, 18 TD, 35 rec, 356 yds, 3 TD

FB:
David Pickering (8 seasons pro) 66 att, 184 yds, 17 TD, 21 rec, 94 yds, 1 TD
James Perry (4 seasons pro) 28 att, 52 yds, 1 TD

T:
Peter McCord (15 seasons pro) 1042 Pancakes

TE:
Ahmad Escobedo (15 seasons pro) 649 rec, 5286 yds, 37 TD
Rick Bundy (10 seasons pro) 95 rec, 770 yds, 4 TD

WR:
Tim Bowers (18 seasons pro) 1202 rec, 16214 yds, 109 TD
Patrick McCray (13 seasons pro) 709 rec, 16083 yds, 138 TD
Chi Soriano (12 seasons pro) 310 rec, 4331 yds, 24 TD
Stewart Furr (13 seasons pro) 429 rec, 6027 yds, 58 TD
Larry Fishman (13 seasons pro) 361 rec, 6583 yds, 62 TD
Irvin Nunley (12 seasons pro) 20 rec, 375 yds, 3 TD
Jeff Keyser (6 seasons pro) 13 rec, 91 yds, 0 TD

CB:
Tony Bond (12 seasons pro) 584 Tck, 3 Sck, 20 Int, 2 Def TD, 5 FF, 2 FR
Ronald Stanley (10 seasons pro) 412 Tck, 3 Sck, 20 Int, 3 Def TD, 4 FF
Keith Morin (12 seasons pro) 285 Tck, 17 Int, 3 Def TD, 7 FF, 4 FR
Daniel Stern (12 seasons pro) 215 Tck, 7 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF
Michael Henderson (10 seasons pro) 179 Tck, 4 Sck, 8 Int, 1 FF

LB:
Howard Smith (10 seasons pro) 728 Tck, 20 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Def TD, 9 FF, 5 FR
Joel Mcvay (12 seasons pro) 685 Tck, 20 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Def TD, 14 FF, 10 FR

DT:
Charles Coffey (12 seasons pro) 256 Tck, 17 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR
Zachary Hernandez (12 seasons pro) 228 Tck, 28 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR
Daniel Cline (13 seasons pro) 195 Tck, 22 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR
Robert Vaughn (12 seasons pro) 116 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Blk FG, 3 FF

DE:
William Marchand (17 seasons pro) 432 Tck, 89 Sck, 18 FF, 5 FR
Harvey Velez (12 seasons pro) 152 Tck, 39 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR
Herbert Rodriguez (12 seasons pro) 163 Tck, 47 Sck, 1 Blk FG, 1 Sfty, 5 FF, 3 FR
Hugo Napier (12 seasons pro) 114 Tck, 27 Sck, 5 FF, 3 FR
Brian Simmons (12 seasons pro) 136 Tck, 28 Sck, 8 FF, 2 FR
Donnie Thomas (13 seasons pro) 178 Tck, 45 Sck, 1 Blk FG, 6 FF, 1 FR
Royce Corbett (12 seasons pro) 102 Tck, 31 Sck, 1 Sfty, 5 FF, 1 FR

FS:
Roland Dietrich (10 seasons pro) 238 Tck, 1 Sck, 11 Int, 3 Def TD, 6 FF, 3 FR
Bradley Grice (12 seasons pro) 203 Tck, 4 Sck, 14 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF

K:
Noble Campbell (13 seasons pro) 143/208 FG

P:
Timothy Castro (12 seasons pro) 16571 yards, 141 inside 20

Other retirements

QB Robert McCrary (84 ovr)
QB Timothy Young (84 ovr)
QB Kevin Jordan (75 ovr)
QB Gavin Salerno (72 ovr)
QB Kenneth Irwin (66 ovr)
QB Charles Larson (60 ovr)
QB Jamie Domingo (54 ovr)
RB William Garrett (78 ovr)
RB Randal Salter (63 ovr)
RB William Ortiz (62 ovr)
RB Mark Belcher (58 ovr)
FB William Ellis (52 ovr)
G James Kaplan (80 ovr)
G Ron Radford (67 ovr)
G Frank Gomez (66 ovr)
G Kurtis Grey (64 ovr)
G Derrick James (60 ovr)
G John Mull (48 ovr)
T Terrance Roby (71 ovr)
T Ronald Mchenry (56 ovr)
T Gary Lee (50 ovr)
T Andre Moffett (49 ovr)
C Jermaine Sandoval (63 ovr)
C Micheal Mcnulty (58 ovr)
C Stanley Kent (57 ovr)
C Vincent Olivares (55 ovr)
C Malcolm Goodwin (54 ovr)
TE Ralph Moreau (62 ovr)
TE Scott Jones (61 ovr)
TE Antonio Hester (61 ovr)
TE Charles Skidmore (54 ovr)
TE Carl Bowling (50 ovr)
TE John Lumpkin (48 ovr)
TE Eric Tuttle (40 ovr)
WR Mark Ison (71 ovr)
WR Terry Thrasher (68 ovr)
WR Ralph Burk (59 ovr)
WR Joseph Pemberton (58 ovr)
WR Edward Leger (51 ovr)
WR Keenan Taggart (50 ovr)
CB John Lovejoy (65 ovr)
CB Lyle Patten (55 ovr)
CB Grover Shumate (54 ovr)
CB Max Webb (50 ovr)
CB Patrick Johnson (49 ovr)
CB John Lawless (48 ovr)
CB Myron Peck (36 ovr)
LB Robert Leighton (64 ovr)
LB Terry Williams (59 ovr)
LB Nathanael Pulido (56 ovr)
LB Joel Judd (55 ovr)
LB Israel Peck (54 ovr)
LB Lloyd Graham (54 ovr)
LB Richard Boatwright (52 ovr)
LB Morris Valencia (51 ovr)
LB Raymond Heyward (48 ovr)
LB James Vanhoose (43 ovr)
DT Jessie Boykin (58 ovr)
DT Mark Parsons (52 ovr)
DT Willis Hanes (52 ovr)
DT Isidro Mcmanus (49 ovr)
DT Michael Whitten (49 ovr)
DT Cedrick Redmon (43 ovr)
DT Albert Robinson (42 ovr)
DT Henry Strickland (41 ovr)
DE Mark Sandoval (68 ovr)
DE Otto Kinney (65 ovr)
DE Ronald Kilpatrick (64 ovr)
DE Edward Mullins (62 ovr)
DE Ronald Perry (59 ovr)
DE Arturo Sinclair (59 ovr)
DE James Roller (52 ovr)
DE Salvatore Reyes (50 ovr)
DE Robert Berry (47 ovr)
DE Albert Colby (41 ovr)
DE Aaron Vargas (41 ovr)
FS Henry Low (60 ovr)
FS Lowell Hernandez (59 ovr)
FS Billy Gomez (58 ovr)
FS Aaron Lovejoy (58 ovr)
FS Charles Neel (49 ovr)
SS Joseph Jones (79 ovr)
SS Bryan Carlson (56 ovr)
SS Donald Mckinley (51 ovr)
SS Eddie Freeman (51 ovr)
SS Nicholas Wheeler (50 ovr)
K Douglas Jacques (86 ovr)
K Scot Thigpen (54 ovr)
K Joseph Martell (54 ovr)
P Ray Benson (63 ovr)
P Timothy Linn (51 ovr)
P Daryl Mora (50 ovr)
P Calvin Crespo (44 ovr)