INJURY REPORT ( FEBRUARY 28, 2019)

Elijah McGuire  ( Phil )  RB  (  knee)    out 4 weeks
Alec Lemon  ( Pitt )  WR      (knee. )    out  3 weeks
Chad Owens  ( Va )   WR/ Ret     (Ankle )   out 3 weeks
Austin Franklin  ( Clb )  Wr/ Ret (  finger)   out 4 weeks
Albert Wilson  ( Mich )   Wr/ Ret   (knee )  out 5 weeks
Mike Thomas  ( Om )     Wr/ Ret   ( knee)  out 5 weeks
Chad Hansen  ( Orl )      Wr           ( neck )  out 7 weeks
Miles Killebrew  ( Car )  DB           ( Acl )    out 3 weeks
Brandon Tett  ( Lou )  DL               ( knee )  out 5 weeks
Nick Easton  ( Ga )  OL                  (knee )   out 3 weeks

Jordan Williams ( Ga )  Wr            ( stomach)  out 4 weeks
Naamon Roosevelt  ( Ga )  Wr      ( hip )  out 6 weeks
Deontay Greenberry  ( Hou )  Wr   ( knee )  out 5 weeks
Brandon Fusco  ( Hou )    OL         ( hand  )  out 2 weeks
Kevin Monangai  ( Ark )  RB          ( knee )    out 3 weeks
Ishmael Zamora  ( Ark )  Wr/Kr    (knee)     out 7 weeks
Marcus Johnson  ( Mem ) Wr/ Kr  ( knee )  out 3 weeks
Jordan Payton  ( L.A )  Wr               ( hip )     out 4 weeks
Mario Alford  ( L.A. )  Wr/ Kr           ( hand )  out 4 weeks
Michael Sam  ( Sac )  DL                 ( stinger ) out 1 week ( questionable)

Geremy Davis  ( Por )  Wr                ( knee )   out 5 weeks
Luke Rhodes  ( Ut )  LB                    ( back  )  out 4 weeks
Rolly Lumbala  ( Ut )  RB                 ( wrist )   out 5 weeks
Vince Williams  ( Oak )  LB             ( knee  )  out 1 week  ( doubtful)
Derrick Ross  ( Oak )  RB                ( knee )   out  1 week  ( out )   

AFFA STANDINGS WEEK ONE

EASTERN CONFERENCE 

Atlantic Division 

                                             W   L   T   PF   PA
Pittsburgh Ironmen           1    0   0   31    7
Virginia Tritons                   1   0   0   22    0
New York Empire                0   1   0   13   31
Philadelphia Freedom        0   1   0    0    22
Hartford Sentinels              0    1   0   7    31

Southeastern Division 

                                                  W   L   T   PF   PA
Carolina Breakers                   1    0   0   26   25
Louisville Thoroughbreds     1    0   0   35   27
Miami Sharks                          0    1   0   38   41
Orlando Vipers                        0    1   0   27   35
Georgia Generals                    0    1   0   25   26

Mid South Division 
                                                     W   L   T   PF   PA
Dallas Outlaws                           1    0   0   31   13
Birmingham Beast                     1    0   0   36   34
Arkansas Diamond Miners       0    1   0   24   27
Memphis HoundDogs               0    1   0   29   34


WESTERN CONFERENCE 

Great Lakes Division 
                                        W   L   T   PF   PA
Omaha Bulls                  1    0   0   39   24       
Chicago Stags               1    0   0   35   21
Columbus Aviators       0    1   0   6     17
Michigan Panthers        0    1   0   21   35
St. Louis Scouts             0    1   0   24   39


Frontier Division 
                                              W   L   T   PF   PA
Houston Roughnecks        1    0    0   27   24
Albuquerque Aztecs          1    0    0   41   38
Oklahoma Gunslingers      1    0    0   17   6
San Antonio Cimarrons     0    1    0    34  36


Pacific Division 
                                               W   L   T   PF   PA 
Los Angeles Pharoahs       1    0    0   34   29
Sacramento Crusaders      1    0    0   31   14
Oakland Renegades            1    0   0    21   17
Portland Pioneers                0    1   0    17   21
Utah Mammoths                  0    1   0    14   31

WEEK ONE LEADERS

Rushing Leaders

T. Ervin (Ga)   19-147   2 TD
K. Dixon (Va)  21-146   2  TD
T. Richardson (Om)  19-143   3 TD
Z. Zenner  (Car)  21-134   2  TD
R. Graham  (NY)  17-129
T. Gaffney  (Pitt)  25-122   1 TD
D. Cobb (Mia)  22-113
B. Tate  ( Dal)   23- 112    1  TD
Burkhead ( Bir)  21- 109
J. Ajayi ( L.A.)   22-103    2  TD

Recieving Leaders

W. Snead ( Chi )  11-241   1 TD
JD Duncan  (L.A.)  8-176   3  TD
D. Peterson  ( Mich)  8-163   1  TD
T. Davis ( Por)  9-151   1 TD
A. Bowman ( S.A.)   7-73    3  TD

Passing Leaders

B. Sims (Hou)  49-33-361  3 TD
C. Kessler (Mich)  35-23-356   2 TD  1 Int
B. Doughty (Chi)  26-19-345   3 TD   1 Int
B. Mitchell  (Lou)  37-21-343  1 TD
J. Driskel (L.A.)   38-23- 328   3 TD
J. Jennings (Por)  48-23- 317  1 TD
T. Lulay (Alb)   33-23- 314   4 TD  2 Int
M. Barkley (Orl)  35-19- 304   2 TD
R. Ray ( Mem)   48-30- 293   2 TD

Defensive Standouts

W. Venable (Hou)   3 Sk  9 Tk

Special Teams

R. Sanchez (Om)   4-4  FG
A. Hunt  (Dal)   3-202 Kick Ret  2 TD
I. Burse  (Orl)   6- 141  Kick Ret  4-101  Punt Ret  1 TD
G. Oaks ( Lou)  5-5  FG
B. Walsh (Car)  4-4  FG
S. Patton ( Ark )  6-204  Kick Ret  1 TD

WEEK ONE: SUNDAY'S ACTION

Virginia Tritons- 22   Philadelphia Freedom- 0

Norfolk, Virginia;  Kenneth Dixon rushed for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns on 21 carries as the Virginia Tritons shut out the Philadelphia Freedom 22-0 Sunday afternoon.

Mike Bercovici threw for 148 yards on 15 of 27 passing. He was sacked 5 times. Dontella Luckett caught 5 passes for 80 yards. Justin Tucker converted on 2 of 3 field goals with a long of 48. Malik Jackson led the defense with 6 tackles, 1 pass deflection, 2 stuffs and a hurry.

Philadelphia was held to only 98 yards of total offense.

" We got our asses handed to us! Out played in every phase of the game. " said Freedom head coach Jack Del Rio.

Scoring

2.  11:55  Va.  Justin Tucker 48 yard field goal ( 7-36-3:34)
2.  3:14  Va.  Kenneth Dixon 1 yard touchdown run ( J. Tucker  )  9-59-5:05
2.  1:36  Va.  Malik Jackson  ( Safety)
2.  0:21  Va.  Justin Tucker 40 yard field goal  ( 9-47- 1:03)
4.  3:39  Va.  Kenneth Dixon 14 yard touchdown run ( J. Tucker) 7-42-3:59


Louisville Thoroughbreds- 35  Orlando Vipers- 27

Louisville, Kentucky;  Bo Levi Mitchell completed 21 of 37 passes for 343 yards and a touchdown with 1 sack to lead the Louisville Thoroughbreds to a 35-27 victory over the Orlando Vipers Sunday at Pa Pa John's Cardinal Stadium.

Ray Rice was held to 40 yards on 14 carries, plus caught 6 passes for 44 yards. Corey Grant ran 5 times for 45 yards, and a 92 yard kick return for a touchdown. Ryan Spadola had 6 receptions for 104 yards and a score.  Josh Stewart caught 6 passes for 100 yards. Griffin Oak converted on 5 of 5 field goals in the win.

Orlando was led by quarterback Matt Barkley completed 19 of 35 passes for 304 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 sacks. Jahad Thomas ran 10 times for 65 yards. Lance Moore caught 7 passes for 137 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jared Roberts converted on 2 of 4 field goals with a long of 35.

Jayon Brown recorded 13 tackles, 2 stuffs and a hurry to lead the defense.

Scoring

1. 14:52  Lou  Corey Grant 92 yard kick return for a touchdown  ( G. Oakes )
1.  9:23   Orl  Jared Roberts 26 yard field goal ( 10-80-5:20)
1.  0:47  Orl  Jared Roberts 35 yard field goal  ( 7-37-1:36)
2.  14:09  Orl  Isaiah Burse 79 yard punt return for touchdown
2.  11:41  Lou  Zac Stacy 3 yard touchdown run ( no good ) 5-78-2:22
2.  2:22  Lou Griffin Oakes 26 yard field goal ( 9-51-4:16)
2.  0:04  Lou Griffin Oakes 37 yard field goal  ( 6-53-1:28 )
3.  10:26  Lou  Bo Levi Mitchell 25 yard touchdown pass to Ryan Spadola ( G. Oakes) 5-56-2:17
3.  9:20  Orl  Matt Barkley 67 yard touchdown pass to Lance Moore ( J. Roberts) 2-67-1:00
3.  5:06  Lou  Griffin Oakes 41 yard field goal ( 10-52-4:02)
3  1:35  Orl  Matt Barkley 7 yard touchdown pass to Lance Moore ( J. Roberts) 8-67-3:24
4.  12:44  Lou  Griffin Oakes 33 yard field goal ( 9-45- 3:47)
4.  0:00  Lou  Griffin Oakes 41 yard field goal  ( 9- 44- 3:24)


Carolina Breakers- 26  Georgia Generals- 25

Atlanta, Georgia;  Zach Zenner ran 21 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns as the Carolina Breakers edged the Georgia Generals 26-25 at Bobby Dodd Stadium Sunday.

Rookie quarterback Nic Shimonek completed 15 of 30 passes for 135 yards with 2 interceptions and a sack. Luke Tasker caught 4 passes for 48 yards and Dustin Keller caught 4 passes for 42 yards. Blair Walsh connected on 4 of 4 field goal attempts. Taylor Reed recorded 11 tackles and a stuff to lead the defense.

Generals quarterback Colin Kaepernick completed 22 of 32 passes for 246 yards and sacked 3 times. Tyler Ervin ran 19 times for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns. Khiry Robinson ran 4 times for 29 yards and a score. Gerald Christensen had 8 catches for 119 yards. Austin Cali had 7 tackles, 2 stuffs and a hurry to lead the defense.

Scoring

1.  8:38  Car  Blair Walsh 38 yard field goal ( 6-20-2:51)
1.  4:06  Car  Blair Walsh 42 yard field goal ( 11-33-3:26)
2.  8:41  Ga  Tyler Ervin 9 yard touchdown run  ( Ty Long) 7-55-3:44
2.  2:47  Car  Zach Zenner 1 yard touchdown run ( B. Walsh) 10-68-5:48
3.  10:33  Ga  Khiry Robinson 6 yard touchdown run  ( Ty Long) 7-87-4:22
3.  2:28   Car  Blair Walsh 28 yard field goal ( 13-80-4:37)
4.  12:40  Ga  Ty Long 44 yard field goal ( 9-55-4:37)
4.  8:21   Car  Blair Walsh 41 yard field goal ( 8-31-4:09)
4.  4:23   Ga   Tyler Ervin 3 yard touchdown run ( 8-30-3:58)
4.  3:09  Car  Zach Zenner 9 yard touchdown run  ( 5-52-1:09)


Albuquerque Aztecs- 41  Miami Sharks- 38

Albuquerque, New Mexico;  Travis Lulay completed 23 of 33 passes for 314 and 4 touchdowns to lead the Albuquerque Aztecs past the Miami Sharks 41-38 at Dreamstyle Stadium in Albuquerque Sunday. He was intercepted twice and sacked three times.

Tim Cornett ran 14 times for 97 yards and a touchdown, plus caught 6 passes for 24 yards and a score.  Vic Ballard ran 4 times for 24 yards and a touchdown. Tommy Shuler caught 7 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown. Rashad Green had 5 receptions for 110 yards and a score. Stefon Diggs caught 3 passes for 39 yards and a touchdown. Avery Williams recorded 10 tackles and 4 stuffs to power the defense.

Zach Collaros threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns with one interception, before giving way to Brad Kaaya.  Kaaya completed 5 of 12 passes for 47 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 sacks in his AFFA debut for the Sharks.

David Cobb ran 22 times for 113 yards,  plus caught a touchdown pass. Tajae Sharp caught 7 passes for 77 yards and a score. Ezell Ruffin caught 6 passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns . Brandon Browner recorded 7 tackles and a sack, plus a interception for 49 yards. Zach Vigil also recorded 7 tackles and 1 stuff for the defense in the loss for the Sharks.

Scoring

1. 9:31  Alb  Tim Cornett 5 yard touchdown run ( R. Leone) 4-15-1:37
1. 7:24  Alb  Travis Lulay 59 yard touchdown pass to Rashad Greene ( no good) 2-64-1:02
1. 5: 32  Alb  Travis Lulay 31 yard touchdown pass to Tommy Shuler ( R. Leone) 1-31-0:12
2. 11:57  Mia  Sam Ficken 24 yard field goal ( 9-50-3:02)
2. 6:11  Mia  Brad Kaaya 8 yard touchdown pass to David Cobb ( S. Ficken) 9-66-5:39
2. 2:25  Alb  Vic Ballard 3 yard touchdown run ( R. Leone) 9-80-3:46
2.  0:34  Mia  Brad Kaaya 9 yard touchdown pass to Tajae Sharp ( S. Ficken) 3-14- 0:36
3.  9:55  Mia  George Iloka 49 yard interception return ( S. Ficken)
4.  14:52  Mia  Zach Collaros 14 yard touchdown pass to Ezell Ruffin (S. Ficken)
4.   4:04  Mia  Zach Collaros 18 yard touchdown pass to Ezell Ruffin ( S. Ficken)
4.  1:33  Alb  Travis Lulay 17 yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs ( 2- failed)
4.  0:45  Alb  Travis Lulay 1 yard pass to Tim Cornett ( 2- T. Cornett)


Houston Roughnecks-27  Arkansas Diamond Miners- 24

Little Rock, Arkansas;  Blake Sims threw for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns on 33 of 49 passing, to lead the Houston Roughnecks to a 27-24 victory over the Arkansas Diamond Miners at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock Sunday night.

Kapri Bibbs ran 14 times for 55 yards,  plus had a touchdown reception. Jamison Crowder caught 9 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown.  Jason Avant had 7 catches for 95 yards and a score . Winston Venable led the defense with 9 tackles, 3 sacks, a pass deflection and a hurry.

Arkansas's Colby Cameron led the Diamond Miners, completing 13 of 26 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked 3 times.

Brandon Rutley ran for a touchdown and Cody Hoffman caught 7 passes for 120 yards and a score.  Antwione Williams and Keon Raymond each had 8 tackles to lead the defense.

Scoring

1. 6:35  Ark  Colby Cameron 57 yard touchdown pass to Cody Hoffman ( J. Manton) 7-97-4:28
2. 14:52  Hou  Blake Sims 4 yard touchdown pass to Kapri Bibbs ( T. Barrow) 6-54-1:13
2.  7:44  Hou   Blake Sims 30 yard touchdown pass to Jamison Crowder ( T. Barrow) 7-81-3:56
3.  2:27  Hou  Blake Sims 19 yard touchdown pass to Jason Avant ( 11-89- 5:00)
3.  2:23  Ark  Solomon Patton 99 yard kick return for a touchdown ( J. Manton)
4.  10:32. Hou  Trey Barrow 40 yard field goal ( 15-56-6:41)
4.  8:13  Ark  Justin Manton 35 yard field goal ( 8-80-2:27)
4.  2:41  Ark  Brandon Rutley 1 yard touchdown run ( J. Manton) 8-80-2:27
4.  0:27  Hou   Trey Barrow 43 yard field goal ( 10-49-2:03)

Late game:


Birmingham Beast- 36  San Antonio Cimarrons-34

San Antonio, Texas:  Jakeem Grant ran for a touchdown ( 75 yards) and caught 2 more ( 36, 7) to power the Birmingham Beast to a 36-34 victory over the San Antonio Cimarrons at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio Sunday night.

Trevor Harris completed 19 of 28 passes for 276 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 interceptions. Rex Burkhead ran 21 times for 109 yards and Nic Grigsby had a touchdown run for the Beast. Jakeem Grant finished with 75 yards on 1 carry, plus had 7 receptions for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kevon Seymour led the defense with 9 tackles.

Tajh Boyd led the Cimarrons, throwing for 291 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was sacked twice. Plus ran 11 times for 39 yards and a score. Marshaun Coprich ran 16 times for 92 yards. Adarius Bowman caught 7 passes for 73 yards and 3 touchdowns.

SATURDAY WEEK ONE ACTION

Pittsburgh Ironmen- 31  Hartford Sentinels- 7

Hartford, Connecticut:  Alex Carder completed 23 of 32 passes for 232 yards and 2 touchdowns, as the Pittsburgh Ironmen hammered the Hartford Sentinels 31-7 Saturday at Rentschuler Stadium in Storrs. Carder also ran 6 times for 15 yards and a score.

Tyler Gaffney ran for 122 yards and a score on 25 carries, plus 3 receptions for 13 yards. Luke Wilson had 7 receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown. While Eric Rodgers caught 6 passes for 57 yards. Brandon Banks also had a touchdown reception in the win.

Mike Hull lead the Ironmen defensive attack with 10 tackles and a stuff. Terrance Taylor recorded 5 tackles, a forced fumble and a sack.

Hartford quarterback Mike White threw for 107 yards, while completing 16 of 19 passes. He was sacked 3 times. Devonta Freeman ran 9 times for 56 yards and a touchdown, plus caught 8 passes for 37 yards. Antwan Goodley had 5 catches for 46 yards.  Jamar Chaney led the defense with 12 tackles and a forced fumble. Parys Haralson had 9 tackles, 2 stuffs, a hurry and a forced fumble.

Scoring

1. Pitt  Alex Carder 28 yard touchdown pass to Luke Wilson ( S. Waters ) 11-78-5:45
1. Pitt  Alex Carder 6 yard run ( S. Waters) 4-19- 2:09
2. Pitt  Tyler Gaffney 7 yard run ( S. Waters) 12-68- 5:24
2. Pitt  Alex Carder 12 yard touchdown pass to Brandon Banks ( S. Waters) 14-78- 5:49
4. Hfd  Devonta Freeman 18 yard run ( B. Bebe) 11-93- 6:41
4. Swayze Waters 47 yard field goal  ( 11-60- 7:37)


Chicago Stags- 35  Michigan Panthers- 21

Chicago, Illinois:  Brandon Doughty completed 19 of 26 passes for 345 yards and 3 touchdowns, with one interception and sacked twice as the Chicago Stags defeated the Michigan Panthers 35-21 at Soldier Field Saturday.

Alfred Morris ran 30 times for 99 yards and a touchdown. Josh Robinson also ran for a touchdown, while rushing 6 times for 19 yards. Willie Snead had a monster game, catching 11 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown. Roger Lewis caught 5 passes for 72 yards and 2 scores. Zackary Bowen led the defense with 8 tackles and a pass defended.

Cody Kessler led the Panthers, throwing for 356 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception and sacked once. Paul Perkins ran 9 times for 78 yards. Montee Ball ran for a score while rushing 7 times for 10 yards. Darrin Pete recorded 8 catches for 163 yards and a score. Stephen Nichols led the defense with 11 tackles and 2 stuffs in the loss.

Scoring

1. Chi 0:07 Brandon Doughty 9 yard touchdown pass to Roger Lewis ( N. Pertuit ) 10- 65- 4:45
2. Mich 5:14 Montee Ball 9 yard touchdown run ( Oberkrom) 8-72- 5:17
2. Chi  0:58 Josh Robinson 1 yard touchdown run ( N. Pertuit ) 15- 79- 4:11
3. Chi  10:16  Brandon Doughty 73 yard touchdown pass to Willie Snead ( N. Pertuit) 2-73-0:19
3.  Mich 5:05  Cody Kessler 32 yard touchdown pass to Darrin Peterson ( Oberkrom) 3-30-0:56
3. Chi  3:30  Brandon Doughty 28 yard touchdown pass to Roger Lewis ( N. Pertuit) 3-46-0:50
4. Chi  14:02  Alfred Morris 2 yard touchdown run ( N. Pertuit) 5-66-2:33
4. Mich 10:45  Cody Kessler 6 yard touchdown pass to Paul Perkins ( Oberkrom) 6-65-3:11


Omaha Bulls- 39  St. Louis Scouts- 24

St. Louis, Missouri:  Omaha running back Trent Richardson rushed for 143 yards and 3 touchdowns on 19 carries to lift the Bulls past the St. Louis Scouts 39-24 Saturday at The Dome at Americas Center in St.Louis. He also caught 6 passes for 43 yards.

Bulls quarterback Rakeem Cato completed 15 of 20 passes for 156 yards and one interception. Rigoberto Sanchez went 4 for 4 on field goal attempts, including a 46 yarder. Prince Shembo recorded 7 tackles and 2 sacks to lead the defense. Darius Phillips had a 90 yard kick return for a touchdown.

Robert Griffin III completed 15 of 31 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked twice. He also ran 9 times for 59 yards and 2 touchdowns.  Andy Jones had 5 receptions for 115 yards and Mike Campanaro had 5 catches for 58 yards and a score in the loss for the Panthers . Steve Longa and John Timu each had 8 tackles for the defense.

Scoring

1. 11:15  Omaha  Trent Richardson 12 yard touchdown run ( R.Sanchez) 6-73-2:35
1.  8: 51  St. Louis  Andy Phillips 43 yard field goal  ( 6-52-2:15)
1.  0:47  St. Louis   Robert Griffin III 9 yard touchdown run ( A. Phillips)  4-63-2:20
2.  11:10  Omaha   Rigoberto Sanchez 46 yard field goal  ( 8-39- 4:26)
2.  1:54  Omaha   Trent Richardson 16 yard touchdown run ( fumbled)  7-95-3:46
2.  0:36  St. Louis   Robert Griffin III 21 yard touchdown pass to Mike Campanaro ( A. Phillips)
2.  0:32  Omaha  Darius Phillips 90 yard kick return for a touchdown ( R. Sanchez)
3.  6:44  Omaha   Rigoberto Sanchez 20 yard field goal ( 7-91-4:12)
3.  0:58  Omaha  Rigoberto Sanchez 42 yard field goal   ( 8-46-4:01)
4.  11:04  Omaha   Trent Richardson 6 yard touchdown run ( R. Sanchez) 6-67-3:45
4.  7: 12   St. Louis   Robert Griffin III 7 yard touchdown run ( A. Phillips)  12-69-3:48
4.  0:09  Omaha   Rigoberto Sanchez 46 yard field goal  ( 9-28-3:31)


Oakland Renegades- 21  Portland Pioneers- 17

Oakland, California:  The Oakland Renegades made their home opening debut Saturday at Oakland Alameda Coliseum before 34,422 fans. And did not disappoint.

Vad Lee threw for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns with one sack as the Renegades knocked off the Portland Pioneers 21-17. Lee finished completing 17 of 27 passes on the day.

Antonio Andrews ran 11 times for 93 yards and a score, while also catching 4 passes for 25 yards.  Gator Hoskins had 4 receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown. Kasen Williams caught a touchdown pass, catching 3 passes for 28 yards. Vince Williams led the defense with 8 tackles,  1 stuff and 1 hurry in the win.

Pioneer quarterback Jonothan Jennings completed 23 of 48 passes for 317 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked three times.  Ahmad Bradshaw ran for 60 yards on 22 carries and a score. Titus Davis had 9 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown. Brian Poole led the Pioneers defense with 7 tackles.

Scoring

1. 9:08  Portland  Jonothan Jennings 24 yard touchdown pass to Titus Davis ( J. Lunsford) 7-60-2:35
3.  9:25 Portland Ahmad Bradshaw 1 yard touchdown run ( J. Lunsford) 11-89-5:29
3.  7:25 Portland John Lunsford 44 yard field goal ( 4-5- 1:48)
3.  5:31  Oakland   Vad Lee 12 yard touchdown pass to Kasen Williams (A. Henery) 4-67-1:48
3.  0:39  Oakland   Vad Lee 47 yard touchdown pass to Gator Hoskins ( A. Henery) 5-88-2:29
4.  7:48  Oakland   Antonio Andrews 30 yard touchdown run (A. Henery) 3-35- 0:59

Los Angeles Pharoahs- 34  Memphis Hounddogs- 29

Los Angeles, California:  Jeff Driskel completed 23 of 38 passes for 328 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Los Angeles Pharoahs to a 34-29 victory over the Memphis Hounddogs.

Jay Ajayi ran 22 times for 103 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus caught 5 passes for 34 yards.  Jo Don Duncan caught 8 passes for 176 yards and 3 touchdowns. Cedric Thomas recorded 11 tackles and a pass deflection. David Onyem had 10 tackles, 2 sacks, a pass deflection and no a stuff for the defense.

Ricky Ray led Memphis, completing 30 of 48 passes for 293 yards and two touchdowns. He was sacked six times.  Zach Line ran 9 times for 74 yards and a score. Neal Sterling had 9 receptions for 90 yards. AC Leonard caught 7 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. JT Luper had a touchdown reception, catching 2 passes for 14 yards. Marcus Johnson caught 8 passes for 79 yards. EJ Gains led the defense with 11 tackles and 2 pass deflections.

Scoring

1. 8:42  Memphis  Ricky Ray 21 yard touchdown pass to AC Leonard ( no good) 5-50-2:20
1. 3:29  Los Angeles   Jeff Driskel 19 yard touchdown pass to Jo Don Baker ( C. Sturgis) 10-73-5:09
2.  14:50  Memphis   Shayne Graham 40 yard field goal ( 7-46-3:26)
2.  5:38  Los Angeles   Jeff Driskel 28 yard touchdown pass to Jo Don Baker ( C.Sturgis)
2.  3:07  Memphis   Ricky Ray 8 yard touchdown pass to JT Luper ( S. Graham) 5-60- 2:31
2.  0:57  Los Angeles   Jay Ajayi 2 yard touchdown run ( C. Sturgis) 10-67-2:03
3.  13:08  Los Angeles   Jeff Driskel 51 yard touchdown pass to Jo Don Baker ( C. Sturgis)
4.  8:28  Memphis   Zach Line 19 yard touchdown run ( S. Graham) 10- 70- 2:39
4.  2:39  Memphis   Jacquain Williams 25 yard fumble recovery ( 2-failed)
4.  1:29  Los Angeles  Jay Ajayi 16 yard touchdown run ( 2- failed) 8-81-1:04

Dallas Outlaws- 31  New York- 13

New York:  Akeem Hunt recorded 2 kick returns for touchdowns (82, 93) as the Dallas Outlaws pounded the New York Empire  31-13. Hunt finished with 202 kick return yards on 3 attempts.

Mike Reilly completed 12 of 19 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked twice . Ben Tate ran 23 times for 112 yards and a touchdown. Jasper Collins caught 5 passes for 88 yards and a score. Bud Sasser had 4 receptions for 62 yards. Vontaez Burfict led the defense with 9 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 hurries and 2 forced fumbles.

Empire quarterback Johnny Manziel completed 20 of 40 passes for 199 yards with one interception and sacked three times. He also ran 4 times for 35 yards.

Ray Graham ran for 129 yards on 17 carries and Darius Jackson had a touchdown run. Graham also caught 9 passes for 60 yards. Howard Jones had 8 tackles, 1 pass deflection, and a stuff for the defense.

Scoring

1. 7:27  New York  Chris Milo 27 yard field goal ( 8-68-4:05)
1.  7:23  Dallas   Akeem Hunt 82 yard kick return ( J. Medlock)
2.  7:26  Dallas   Mike Reilly 48 yard touchdown pass to Jasper Collins ( J. Medlock) 3-80-1:39
2.  2:31 New York  Chris Milo 25 yard field goal ( 9-72-4:45)
2.  2:23  Dallas   Akeem Hunt 93 yard kick return ( J. Medlock)
3.  12:57  Dallas   Justin Medlock 34 yard field goal (4-6-1:51)
3.  8:12  New York  Darius Jackson 3 yard touchdown run ( C. Milo) 9-74-4:37
4.  1:17  Dallas   Ben Tate 7 yard touchdown run ( J. Medlock) 3-13-0:23

Other Saturday Games:

Oklahoma Gunslingers defeated the Columbus Aviators 17-6 in Columbus. Matt Johnson completed 17 of 29 passes for 263 yards and a touchdown. Rajon Neal ran 19 times for 71 yards and a touchdown, plus caught 5 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown in the win.

Full Slate of games set for Sunday.

FRIDAY NIGHT KICK OFF SPECIAL: CRUSADERS DOMINATE MAMMOTHS 31-14

 Salt Lake City, Utah:  Trevone Boykin threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as the Sacramento Crusaders cruised to a 31-14 victory over the Utah Mammoths at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday night to open the 2019 A.F.F.A regular season.

Boykin completed 13 of 17 passes for 211 yards and 2 touchdowns, while also rushing for 96 yards and a score. He was sacked once.

Steven Ridley ran for a score while rushing for 97 yards on 20 carries. Rookie Austin Hill caught five passes for 88 yards and a touchdown. Marquez North also had a touchdown reception in the win for the Crusaders.

The defense flexed their muscle sacking Utah rookie quarterback Chris Streveler five times. Geoff Tisdale led the defense with 6 tackles.

Utah quarterback Chris Streveler made his A.F.F.A debut,  completing 11 of 20 passes for 124 yards. He also led the Mammoths in rushing,  rushing for 47 yards on 11 carries. Devontae Booker ran for a score while rushing 8 times for 21 yards. Dontae Dye had a touchdown reception in the loss for the Mammoths. Kwaku Boate led the defense with 7 tackles,  1 pass defended, 2 stuffs and 3 hurries. Garrett Grayson came in late and completed 1 pass for 4 yards and a touchdown.

Scoring

1. 8:22 SAC Trevone Boykin 17 yard pass to Marquez North ( Jay Lambo ) 8- 71- 5:08
1. 1:46  SAC Steven Ridley 1 yard run (Jay Lambo ) 6-59- 3:25
2. 7:21  UT Devontae Booker 3 yard run  ( J. Yazdani) 9-90- 5:23
2. 0:51 SAC  Trevone Boykin 1 yard run  ( Jay Lambo ) 7-80- 1:05
3. 2:27 SAC  Jay Lambo 35 yard field goal  11-82- 6:43
4. 9:24 SAC  Trevone Boykin 35 yard pass to Austin Hill ( Jay Lambo) 10-86- 5:53
4. 1:53 UT  Garrett Grayson 4 yard touchdown pass to Dontea Dye ( J. Yazdani) 8- 50-1:42

CRUSADE FOR THIRD CUP BEGINS!

Sacramento, California:  The 2019 A.F.F.A season kicks off tomorrow, Friday February 22nd in Salt Lake City as the defending Pantheon Cup Champion Sacramento Crusaders take on the Utah Mammoths at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

For the Crusaders, the quest for a third Pantheon Cup in four years begins in earnest. So far in the brief history of the league, no team has ever won back to back Cups. As a matter of fact no Pantheon Cup Champion has ever returned for back to back championship games. Louisville who won in 2017 came close, advancing to the 2018 Eastern Conference Championship Game but fell short with a upset loss to Birmingham .

Crusaders head coach Justin Wilcox knows that as champions, the target is squarely on their back.  But he feels his team is up for the task.

" I definitely feel like we have a really good chance. It is never easy to repeat in any league and this league is no different. A point that so far has been proven. But like I told the guys before closing training camp, last year is last year. What happened last season is history. This is a new year and a new season. " said Wilcox.

2018 Pantheon Cup III and League MVP Trevone Boykin returns as quarterback for the Crusaders and is confident that the Crusaders can and will repeat.

"Oh definitely! We know what it feels like and we are not ready to give that up anytime soon. We are going back and will be the first back to back Cup Champions. I have no doubt. " said Boykin who fought off Jeremiah Masoli to retain the starting role.

Like the old saying says, " To be the man, You got to beat the man!".  Right now the Sacramento Crusaders are that team, until someone knocks them off that throne.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD!

Hartford, Connecticut:  Hartford Sentinels head coach Jerry Glanville made it official earlier today in a brief news conference at the teams training camp facility. Rookie Quarterback Mike White will be the team's starter in the Sentinels season opener against the Pittsburgh Ironmen in Hartford , Saturday February 23rd.

" Mike White will be our starting quarterback. Mike and Connor ( Halliday) both have played well and with great poise and leadership. Connor has been told and has accepted his role on this team. Connor is a great quarterback and a great asset to the Hartford Sentinels organization. We feel that a change is in the best interest of the team ." said Glanville.

Connor Halliday has been the Sentinels starter for the past three seasons and ranked in the top ten quarterbacks in the AFFA.

" It was a shock to be perfectly honest, but I accept and respect coach Glanville's decision. Mike (White) is a great guy and very talented. I am here if he needs me and he knows it." said Halliday.

We shall see how it all plays out as the season begins February 22, 2019.

YOUNG GUNS MAKING SPLASH IN TRAINING CAMPS!

   As the 2019 season approaches in just about seven days, things are beginning to take shape as far as rosters are concerned. The big thing that is making news in the AFFA is the impact incoming rookies are having in training camps. This couldn't be more evident than at the quarterback position.

In Utah, after starter Dak Prescott left for the NFL following the 2018 season. The Mammoths signed Chris Streveler out of the University of South Dakota. Streveler played in the CFL and actually started three games before signing with the Mammoths.

Streveler threw for 4,134 yards and 32 touchdowns his senior year at South Dakota. He also ran for 720 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is a dual threat quarterback with a decent arm and can hurt you with his legs as he has decent speed.

" Chris is a very talented athlete. He has shown excellent ability and leadership. He has excellent presence in the pocket and fantastic scrambling ability. He reminds me alot of Dak ( Prescott) but quicker with his feet. He is a quick learner and has grasped the playbook quickly and works hard in practice " said Mammoths head coach Paul Pasqualoni.

Coach Pasqualoni has announced that Streveler will be the Mammoths starting quarterback for 2019. Streveler will be backed up by former New Orleans Saint Garrett Grayson. Streveler will get his first start for the Mammoths Friday February 22nd. As the Mammoths entertain the defending Pantheon Cup Champion Sacramento Crusaders at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

In Miami,  the Sharks signed quarterback Brad Kaaya out of the University of Miami. Kaaya is battling three year starter Zach Collaros for the starting role. Sharks head coach Lane Kiffin has said that Collaros will be his starting quarterback. But hinted that Kaaya will see significant playing time to compliment Collaros.

Kaaya threw for 3,532 yards and 27 touchdowns his senior year at the University of Miami. He is a smart pocket passer with good patience and picks up defenses very well.
The Sharks will open their 2019 season campaign Sunday, Feburary 24th against the Albuquerque Aztecs in Albuquerque.

The quarterback battle in Hartford was closely contested between starter Connor Halliday and rookie Mike White out of Western Kentucky. It is rumored that White has the inside track for the starting position. Sentinel head coach Jerry Glanville has yet to name which of the two will start, but insiders say that White has basically won the starting role.

White threw for 4,177 yards and 26 touchdowns his senior year at Western Kentucky, while completing 368 of 560 passes.

These Young Guns look to come out blazing and take the A.F.F.A. by storm.

TRAINING CAMP NEWS (2-11-19)

    Portland, Oregon;  Jonothan Jennings has staked his claim to the Pioneers starting quarterback job. Jennings, a CFL product, completed 16 of 23 passes for 211 yards and 2 touchdowns in Portland's 17-7 preseason scrimmage win over the Omaha Bulls Saturday night. 

Jennings is in a heated quarterback battle with last seasons starter Bryan Bennett. Bennett played sparingly completing 5 of 11 passes for 73 yards. He ran 3 times for 17 yards. 

" Both Jon and Bryan have worked really hard. Both are excellent quarterbacks with different skill sets. I would be comfortable having either one starting for this team. " said Portland head coach Jim Zorn . 

Also:  

Houston Knights tight end Asa Watson suffered a slight dislocation of his right shoulder in the Knights 13-10 preseason scrimmage loss to Columbus. He is expected to take Monday and Tuesday off, then return to practice Wednesday.  

Chicago Stags starting quarterback Brandon Doughty sat out Chicago's 22-3 preseason scrimmage win over the Philadelphia Freedom. 

" Brandon is fine. I just wanted to give Vernon (Adams) some extensive playing time. He did quite well. " said head coach Ted Cattrell.

TRAINING CAMP NEWS: Ricky Ray Reports!

Memphis, Tennessee;  After the 2018 season ended, speculation began as to whether Hounddogs quarterback Ricky Ray will return in 2019 or retire. All that speculation ended Thursday morning as Ray reported to the Hounddogs training camp in Murfreesboro.

" I feel good. My wife and I talked about my returning or possibly retiring. I still love the game and feel I can still contribute in a positive way. I am just going to take it a game at a time. We have a talented team and I believe on the cusp of something special. " said Ray.

Hounddogs head coach Philip Fulmer was happy to see his four year starter come into camp. " Rick (Ray) is the heart and leader of this team and having him back in camp is a much needed shot in the arm for this team. "

Rookie quarterback JT Barrett who has been taking a majority of the snaps while Ray was away, has taken it in stride.  " Hey man, this is Ricky's team! Has been ever since this team has existed. He is a legend and I look forward to learning from him." said Barrett.

Memphis opens its 2019 season at Los Angeles Saturday February 23rd.