WEEK 5 SATURDAY ROUNDUP!

( 2-3 ) Orlando - 34    ( 3-2 ) New York - 6

Orlando, Fla;  Tim Tebow threw for 223 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Orlando Vipers crush the New York Emporers 34-6 Saturday afternoon at Brighthouse Networks Stadium. Tebow was sacked once with no interceptions. He also ran for 31 yards on 12 carries.

Former University of Arkansas running back Alex Collins ran for 66 yards and 2 touchdowns. Isaiah Burse caught 4 passes for 80 yards and a score. Ryan Otten also had a touchdown reception in the win as the Vipers improved to 2-3 with the win.

Johnny Manziel threw for 212 yards with 2 interceptions and sacked twice. He also ran 12 times for 33 yards as the Emporers fall to 3-2.

(3-2 ) Michigan - 45    ( 2-3 ) Houston - 21

Detroit, Mi;  Cody Kessler continues to shine and is quickly becoming one of the brightest stars in the A.F.F.A.  Kessler completed 16 of 17 passes for 348 yards and 5 touchdowns as the Michigan Panthers rolled over the Houston Wranglers 45-21 before 31,000 at Ford Field Saturday.

Malcolm Agnes ran 12 times for 73 yards and a score.  Albert Wilson had 4 catches for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns. Pharoh Cooper had 3 catches for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns. Joseph Fauria chipped in with 67 yards and a score on 4 catches for the Panthers  ( 3-2 ).

Wranglers quarterback Vince Young completed 11 of 20 passes for 106 yards and a score. He was sacked twice. Young also ran 6 times for 33 yards.  Kapri Bibbs ran 9 times for 32 yards and a score. Jean Sifrin had 4 receptions for 51 yards and a score. Jamison Crowder also added a touchdown reception as the Wranglers drop to 2-3 on the year.  Brandon Allen came in late completing 6 of 12 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown and sacked once.

( 3-2 ) Birmingham - 30     ( 3-2 ) Miami - 16

Miami, Fla;  Trevor Harris threw for 251 yards and 3 touchdowns while completing 12 of 17 passes as the Birmingham Predators defeated the Miami Sharks 30-16 before 27,300 at FIU stadium Saturday.

Rasheed Williams ran for 82 yards and a score on 21 carries.  Casey Pierce caught 5 passes for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns including a 68 yard touchdown reception. Paul McRoberts had 4 catches for 58 yards and a score in the win.

Zach Collaros completed 21 of 40 passes for 358 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception and sacked twice for the Sharks who lost their second straight game to fall to 3-2. Running back David Cobb ran for 54 yards on 19 carries.  Nick Toon caught 8 passes for 106 yards. Jeff Heuerman had 5 catches for 85 yards and a score in the loss.

( 3-2 ) Denver - 32     ( 2-3 ) Omaha - 12

Omaha, Neb;  Anthony Allen ran for two scores as the Denver Miners  ( 3-2 ) pounded the home standing Omaha Bulls 32-12 before 26,000+ at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Saturday.

Vad Lee completed 18 of 33 passes for 228 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception and sacked once. Anthony Allen finished rushing for 65 yards on 22 carries. Kasen Williams had a touchdown reception.

Rakeem Cato threw for 168 yards on 15 of 28 passes and was sacked 5 times. Alfred Blue ran for 44 yards and a score on 11 carries as the Bulls fall to 2-3.

Late Games;

(3-2 ) Utah - 20   ( 3-2 ) San Antonio -17

(4-1 ) Los Angeles - 44    ( 1-4 ) Columbus - 30

STAGS TOP NIGHTMARE 46-30!

Chicago, Illinois;  Brandon Doughty completed 21 of 26 passes for 394 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Chicago Stags ( 3-2 ) defeated the New Orleans Nightmare 46-30 before 28,000 + at Soldier Field Friday night.

The Stags ground game as well as their air attack was firing on all cylinders, as the Stags rolled up 255 yards rushing. Marcus Murphy rolled to 143 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 carries. Alonzo Harris powered to 105 yards and 2 touchdowns .

Willie Snead had a career game catching 9 passes for 196 yards, including a 79 yard touchdown reception. Gator Hoskins also had a touchdown reception in the win.

Colby Cameron led the Nightmare attack completing 28 of 40 passes for 351 yards and 4 touchdowns with one interception and sacked twice. Cody Hoffman, Ty Hilton, Brandon Rutledge and Mortiz Boehringer each had a touchdown reception in the loss as the Nightmare fall to 3-2.

" We played well tonight. Brandon  ( Doughty) commanded the game well and made some good throws. Our offensive line did a great job controlling the line of scrimmage and opening holes for Marcus and Alonzo. Marcus  ( Murphy  ) has really stepped up in filling in for Alfred  ( Morris). He works hard and it shows in his play the last couple of weeks. " said Stags head coach Ted Cottrell following the game.

A.F.F.A WEEK 5 SATURDAY PREVIEW

 ( 3-1 ) New York  @  ( 1-3 ) Orlando  ( Orlando by 3 )

( 2-2 ) Houston @ ( 2-2 ) Michigan  ( Michigan by 1 )

( 2-2 ) Birmingham  @  ( 3-1 ) Miami  ( Miami by 12 )

( 2-2 ) Denver  @ Omaha  ( Denver by 3 )

( 3-1 ) San Antonio  @ Utah ( San Antonio by 5 )

( 1-3 ) Columbus  @ Los Angeles  ( L.A. by 12 )

Championship Trophy Renamed!

The Associated Football Franchises of America owners voted unanimously to change the Championship Trophy name from " Patriots Cup " to " Pantheon Cup ".

The name change comes along with the league's name change due to copyright issues. The A.F.F.A name as well as the Trophy name were taken from Oliver Stone's feature film Any Given Sunday. Two teams, the New York Emporers and the Miami Sharks were also taken from the movie which was a big influence in starting the league in the first place.

" It was only fitting!" said one league owner about the change.

A.F.F.A FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Week 5

New Orleans Nightmare (3-1)

                 @

      Chicago Stags  ( 2-2 )

Place;  Soldier Field ( Chicago, Illinois)

Time: 7PM cst 

Line:  New Orleans by 3

AFFA STANDINGS

EASTERN CONFERENCE 
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Atlantic Division 
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                                            W  L  T
New York Emporers         3   1  0
Pittsburgh Forge               3   1  0
Washington Wave            2   2   0
Philadelphia Bulldogs     1   3   0
Hartford Sentinels           1   3   0

Southeastern Division 
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                                                W  L  T
Louisville Thoroughbreds   4   0  0
Miami Sharks                        3   1  0
Orlando Vipers                      1   3  0
Carolina Swarm                    0   4  0

Mid-South Division 
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                                                W   L   T 
New Orleans Nightmare      3    1   0
Dallas Outlaws                      2    2   0
Birmingham Predators         2   2   0
Memphis Knights                  1   3   0


WESTERN CONFERENCE 
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Great Lakes Division 
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                                          W   L   T 
Michigan Panthers         2    2   0
Omaha Bulls                    2    2   0
Chicago Stags                 2    2   0
Columbus Explorers       1    3   0

Frontier Division 
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                                                 W   L  T 
San Antonio Six-Shooters    3    1  0
Oklahoma Roughnecks        3    1  0
Houston Wranglers               2    2  0
Arizona Scorpions                 1    3  0

Pacific Division 
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                                               W   L   T 
Los Angeles Pharaohs       3    1   0
Portland Pioneers               2    2   0
Utah Mammoths                 2    2   0
Denver Miners                     2    2   0
Sacramento Crusaders      1    3   0

LEADERS after Four Weeks

Rushing 
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                                      Yds    TD
1. Ray Rice (Lou)        487     1
2. R. Williams  ( BIR)   416    6
3. Maysonnet  ( Por)   415    8
4. Brietenstein  ( Clb)  367    3
5. D. Cobb   ( Mia)        344    4
6. T. Watson  ( L.A.)     316    7
7. T. Cornett  ( AZ)       300    4
8. K. Bibbs  ( Hou)       266    6
9. R. Neal  ( OKL)         257    2
10. J. Ajayi ( L.A.)        252    4

Receiving 
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                                  Rec   Yds   TD
1. W. Snead  ( Chi)   34    344   1
2. C. Owens  ( Was) 27    323   4
3. J. Collins  ( Dal)   27    422   5
4. C. Hoffman  ( NO) 26   305   0
5. R. Lewis  ( Chi)      25    308   0
6. J. Jones  (S.A.)     23    374   3
7. A. Collie  ( Mem)   23   235    1
8. J. Harper  ( Okl)     23   291    5
9. N. Boyle ( Was)      22   264    1
10. G. Hoskins  ( Chi) 22  327    2

Passing 
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                                         Rating 
1. Z. Colloras  ( Mia)      124.6
2. B. Mitchell  ( Lou)       120.0
3. M. Johnson  ( Okl)      112.4
4. T. Boyd  ( S.A.)             109.9
5. M. Reilly  ( Dal )           104.7
6. C. Kessler  ( Mic)         102.1
7. C. Cameron ( NO)        102.1
8. A. Carder  ( Pitt)             98.7
9. J. Manziel  ( NY)            97.6
10. V. Lee ( Den )               97.5

Interceptions 

1. C. Parks ( Pitt)                2
2. B. Spikes ( Was)             2
3. G. Iloka  ( Mia)                2
4. H. Miller  ( Mem)            2
5. Marshall ( NY )               1
6. J. Bender ( Pitt)              1
7. M. Hyde  ( NY)                1
8. D. Kennard  ( Was)         1
9 A. Dennard  ( HFD)          1
10. A. Hall ( CLB)                1

Sacks 
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1. Williamson  ( AZ)            5
2. D. Parry  ( Was)               4
3. M. Judon  ( Orl)               4
4. Grugier  ( NY )                  4
5. D. Tyson  ( Mia)               3
6. D. Vaeao  ( Az)                3
7. Kiwanuka  ( Den)            3
8. J. Brown   ( Den )            3
9. T. Taylor  ( Pitt)               2
10. D. Lynch  ( Hou)           1

TACKLES 
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1. A. Herrera  ( Pitt)         33
2. M. Spaight  ( Orl)         33
3. B. Spikes  ( Was)         32
4. Trevathan  ( Phi )         32
5. Christian  ( Mic)           30
6. A. Morrison  ( Car )      30
7. D. Ryans ( Was)            29
8. Lansanah  ( HFD)         29
9. P. Steward  ( CLB)        29
10. G. Hayes  ( Az)           29

Power Rankings ( 4 weeks)

1. New Orleans    3-1    63.5
2. Miami                3-1    62.5
3. Los Angeles     3-1    62.5
4. Louisville          4-0    61.8
5. Pittsburgh        3-1    60.5
6. Oklahoma         3-1    60.5
7. San Antonio     3-1    60.0
8. New York          3-1    59.5
9. Dallas                2-2    58.8
10. Houston         2-2     58.0
11. Orlando          1-3     58.0
12. Washington   2-2     58.0
13. Chicago          2-2     57.8
14. Denver            2-2     56.5
15. Michigan        2-2     56.0
16. Arizona           1-3     56.0
17. Sacramento   1-3     54.5
18. Memphis        1-3     54.3
19. Columbus      1-3      54.0
20. Birmingham   2-2     53.0
21. Philadelphia   1-3     52.5
22. Utah                 2-2     51.8
23. Portland          2-2     51.5
24. Hartford          1-3     51.0
25. Omaha             2-2     50.3
26. Carolina          0-4      43.8

A.F.F.A. SUNDAY WRAP UP 3-19-17

( 2-2) Birmingham - 26     ( 1- 3 ) Philadelphia - 7

( 4-0) Louisville - 34     ( 2-2) Houston - 24

( 2-2) Chicago - 24     ( 3-1) Pittsburgh - 20

( 1-3 ) Orlando - 35     ( 2-2) Utah - 14

( 3-1) San Antonio - 30    ( 2-2) Denver - 26

(2-2) Portland - 30     (1-3) Hartford - 21

WEEK FOUR SATURDAY WRAP-UP IN THE AFFA

(3-1) New Orleans - 34    ( 2-2) Michigan - 21

New Orleans, La;  Colby Cameron threw for one touchdown and Jerome Messum ran for three more as the New Orleans Nightmare improved to 3-1 with a 34-21 victory over the Michigan Panthers Saturday afternoon.

Cameron finished completing 32 of 40 passes for 402 yards.  Jerome Messum ran 12 times for 34 yards and caught 8 passes for 65 yards. Cody Hoffman caught 6 passes for 112 yards and Rannell Hall had 6 catches for 86 yards and a score in the win.

Michigan was led by quarterback Cody Kessler who completed 23 of 40 passes for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was intercepted once and sacked once. Paul Perkins ran 8 times for 62 yards. Albert Wilson had 5 receptions for 63 yards and a score. Joseph Fauria had 2 catches for 78 yards including a 59 yard touchdown reception. Isaac Blake also contributed with a touchdown reception.

Antwione Williams led the Nightmare defense with 8 tackles.

Keenan Robinson had 12 tackles to lead the Panthers defense as they fall to 2-2.

(1-3) Columbus - 40       ( 0-4) Carolina -10

Columbus, Ohio;  In a battle of winless teams, one had to win. Terrell Pryor threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another as the Columbus Explorers pummeled the Carolina Swarm 40- 10 before a sold out crowd at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus Saturday.

Pryor completed only 8 of 14 passes for 159 yards and was sacked once. He also ran 10 times for 66 yards in the win as the Explorers improved to 1-3 on the year.

Eric Brietenstein ran 15 times for 129 yards and a score. Brandon Wether added a 32 yard touchdown run. Connor Vernon had 4 catches for 48 yards and a score. While Austin Franklin had a 75 yard touchdown reception for the Explorers.

Brady Quinn completed 20 of 38 passes for 195 yards with 1 interception. He was sacked 4 times. Zack Zenner ran 8 times for 66 yards and a score, plus 5 receptions for 25 yards. Zach Bauman had 3 catches for 59 yards in the loss for the Swarm who fall to 0-4.

( 2-2) Washington - 41     ( 1-3) Memphis -31

Memphis, Tenn;  Mike Bercovici completed 32 of 52 passes for 388 yards and 4 touchdowns to lead the Washington Wave to their second consecutive win with a 41-31 victory over the Memphis Knights before 27,000 at the Liberty Bowl Saturday.

Chris Hairston ran for a touchdown. JJ Nelson had 6 catches for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns. Chad Owens caught 11 passes for 120 yards and a score and Nick Boyle added 6 catches for 75 yards and a score as the Wave move to 2 - 2.

Ricky Ray led Memphis throwing for 202 yards and 2 touchdowns while completing 20 of 40 passes with 2 interceptions. Cameron Artis -Payne ran 15 times for 53 yards. Tim Hightower ran for 2 touchdowns while rushing 9 times for 20 yards . AC Leonard had 5 receptions for 52 yards in the loss as Memphis falls to 1-3.

( 3-1) Oklahoma - 29       ( 2-2) Omaha - 10

Norman, Ok;  Matt Johnson tossed 3 touchdown passes as the Oklahoma Roughnecks defeated the Omaha Bulls  29-10 before 25,000 plus at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Johnson completed 30 of 42 passes for 321 yards as the Roughnecks move to 3-1.

Rajon Neal ran 15 times for 72 yards. Chandler Jones caught 7 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.  Josh Harper had 8 receptions for 74 yards and a score, while Chris Gregg hauled in 6 catches for 79 yards and a score in the win.

Rakeem Cato completed 16 of 35 passes for 191 yards with 1 interception and sacked 3 times. Trent Richardson still struggles rushing 7 times for 33 yards. Benny Fowler had 6 receptions for 79 yards. Bryce Petty came in late and completed 2 of 3 passes for 6 yards including a one yard touchdown pass to Denard Robinson.

Joplo Bartu recorded 6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass deflection, 1 hurry and a forced fumble for the Roughnecks defense. Eric Murray recorded 9 tackles, 1 pass deflection and a forced fumble to lead the defense.

Gerod Holliday led the Bulls defense with 8 tackles.

(3-1) New York - 30       ( 1-3 ) Sacramento - 27

Sacramento, Calif;  Johnny Manziel had his best game as a pro as he threw for 343 yards and 4 touchdowns in leading the New York Emporers to a 30-27 victory over the Sacramento Crusaders Saturday night at Hughes Stadium.

Manziel completed 25 of 38 passes with 2 interceptions and sacked twice. Matt Walter ran for 84 yards on 12 carries.  Aaron Burbridge had 6 catches for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns. Nick O'Leary and Geronimo Allen also had a touchdown receptions in the win as the Emporers improved to 3-1.

Erik Meyer led Sacramento, throwing for 310 yards and 2 touchdowns, while completing 20 of 35 passes.  He threw 1 interception and sacked twice. Vic Ballard ran for 2 touchdowns while rushing for 28 yards on 6 carries. Kenny Still and Austin Hill each had a touchdown reception in the loss as Sacramento feel to 1-3.

Late Game:

(3-1) Los Angeles - 30      ( 1-3) Arizona - 27

OUTLAWS HOOK SHARKS 44-21!

( 2-2) Dallas - 44      ( 3-1 ) Miami - 21

Miami, Fla;  Mike Reilly threw for 307 yards and 5 touchdowns as the Dallas Outlaws defeated previously unbeaten Miami Sharks 44-21 before 34,000 at FIU stadium Friday night. Reilly completed 22 of 28 passes.

Lennon Creer ran 15 times for only 31 yards, but scored once. Brandon Wilcox had 48 yards on 9 carries. Jasper Collins had 5 receptions for 151 yards and 4 touchdowns including a 96 yard catch and run for a score. Malcolm Mitchell also had a touchdown reception.

Zach Collaros completed 18 of 29 passes for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead Miami. He was sacked 3 times.  David Cobb ran 16 times for 90 yards and a score. Ezell Ruffin caught 5 passes for 100 yards and a pair of touchdowns for the Sharks who fall to 3-1.

Dallas improves to 2-2 on the year.

WEEK FOUR: FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREVIEW

( 1-2 ) DALLAS OUTLAWS 

                    AT

( 3-0 ) MIAMI SHARKS

PLACE: FIU STADIUM, MIAMI

TIME: 7PM CST

LINE: MIAMI BY 16

LEADERS ( 3-15-17)

RUSHING
                                                 YARDS     TD
1. R. RICE ( LOU)                    381          1
2. WILLIAMS  ( BIR  )             308          3
3. T. WATSON  ( L.A)             281          5
4. MAYSONET ( POR )           260         4
5. D. COBB ( MIA )                 254          3
6. J. AJAYI ( L.A  )                 238          3
7. BRIETENSTEIN  ( CLB)     238          2
8. T. CORNETT  ( AZ)            233          2
9. V. YOUNG  ( HOU )            206          0
10. K. BIBBS  ( HOU)             195          5

RECEIVING 

                                                ATT    Yds    TD
1. W. SNEAD ( CHI )             25      244    1
2. J. COLLINS  ( DAL)          22      271    1
3. D. PETERSON  ( MIC)      21      280    2
4. C. HOFFMAN  ( NO)         20      193    0
5. R. LEWIS  ( CHI )              20      244     0
6. A. COLLIE  ( MEM )         19      196     1
7. J. JONES ( S.A.)              19      289     3
8. L. WILSON  ( PIT)            18      199     3
9. T. SHARPE  ( MIA )          18      194    1
10. D. FREEMAN  ( HFD)     18      142    1

PASSING 

                                                     RATING 
1. Z. COLLAROS  ( MIA)          129.4
2. B. MITCHELL  ( LOU)           120.1
3. M. JOHNSON  ( OKL)           110.4
4. V. LEE  ( DEN )                       110.4
5. T. BOYD  ( S.A .)                    109.3
6. C. KESSLER  ( MIC)              107.0
7. A. CARDER ( PIT)                 104.8
8. D. WILLY  ( PHI)                     98.4
9. C. CAMERON  ( NO)             96.2
10. R. CATO ( OMH )                93.0

INTERCEPTIONS 
                                                 NO.    TD
            
1. C. PARKS ( PIT)                 2         1
2. G. ILOKA   ( MIA )              2
3. M. EDWARDS  ( PIT)         1
4. M. HYDE.   ( NY                  1
5. J. BENDER ( PIT)               1
6. D. KENNARD  ( WAS)        1
7. A. DENNARD  ( HFD)         1
8. W. COMPTON  ( MIC )       1          1
9. W. PARKS  ( MIC )             1
10. D. GRANT ( OMH)           1

SACKS 
                 

1. WILLIAMSON  ( AZ)           5
2. D. PARRY ( WAS)                4
3. D. TYSON  ( MIA)                3
4. GRUGIER  ( NY )                  3
5. D. LYNCH ( HOU)                 2
6. D. VAEAO  ( AZ)                   2
7. C. SMITH  ( S.A. )               2
8. M. WELLS  ( OKL)               2
9. A. WILLIAMS  ( NO)           2
10. V. BURFICT  ( DAL)          2

TACKLES 


1. M. SPAIGHT  ( ORL )        29
2. C. THOMAS  ( OKL)          26
3. A. MORRISON   ( CA )      25
4. CHRISTIAN ( MIC)            24
5. G. CARSON ( MEM)          24
6. S. OCTAVIAN ( UT)           24
7. G. HAYES ( AZ )                 23
8. S. NICHOLAS ( MIC)         23
9. LANSANAH  ( HFD)          22
10. T. DEPRIEST  ( NO )        22

POWER RANKINGS  ( 3-15-17)
                                  
                                W   L   T    Pwr
1. Miami                 3   0   0    67.3
2. New Orleans     2   1   0     62.3
3. Pittsburgh         3   0   0    62.0
4. Los Angeles      2   1   0    62.0
5. Louisville           3   0   0    61.3
6. New York           2   1   0    60.3
7. San Antonio      2   1   0    60.3
8. Houston             2   1   0    59.3
9. Michigan            2   1   0    58.3
10. Oklahoma        2   1   0    58.3
11. Arizona            1    2  0    57.7
12. Washington     1   2  0    57.0
13. Chicago           1   2   0    56.3
14. Denver             2   1   0    56.3
15. Philadelphia   1    2  0    56.0
16. Orlando           0    3  0    54.7
17. Utah                 2    1  0    54.7
18. Memphis         1   2  0    54.7
19. Dallas               1   2  0    54.3
20. Sacramento    1   2  0    53.7
21. Hartford          1   2   0    52.7
22. Omaha             2   1  0    52.0
23. Columbus        0   3  0    50.3
24. Birmingham    1   2  0    48.3
25. Portland           1   2  0    48.0
26. Carolina           0   3  0     44.0

A.F.F.A STANDINGS

EASTERN CONFERENCE 

Atlantic Division 
                                            W    L   T
Pittsburgh Forge              3     0   0
New York Emporers         2     1   0
Philadelphia Bulldogs     1     2   0
Washington Wave            1     2   0
Hartford Sentinels           1     2   0

Southeastern Division 
                                                  W   L  T
Miami Sharks                         3    0   0
Louisville Thoroughbreds    3    0   0
Orlando Vipers                       0    3   0
Carolina Swarm                     0    3   0

MID SOUTH DIVISION 
                                                 W   L   T
New Orleans Nightmare      2    1   0
Memphis Knights                 1    2   0
Dallas Outlaws                      1    2   0
Birmingham Predators        1    2   0


WESTERN CONFERENCE 

Great Lakes Division 
                                          W   L   T
Michigan Panthers        2    1   0
Omaha Bulls                   2    1   0
Chicago Stags                1    2   0
Columbus Explorers      0    3   0

Frontier Division 
                                                 W  L   T 
Houston Wranglers               2   1   0
San Antonio Six-Shooters   2   1   0
Oklahoma Roughnecks        2   1   0
Arizona Scorpions                1    2   0

Pacific Division 
                                               W  L  T
Los Angeles Pharaohs       2   1  0
Utah Mammoths                 2   1  0
Denver Miners                     2   1  0
Sacramento Crusaders      1   2  0
Portland Pioneers               1   2  0

FORGE, SHARKS ROLL! PANTHERS LOSE

(3-0) Pittsburgh - 43      (1-2) Hartford - 29

Storrs, Ct;  Alex Carder threw for 351 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Forge stay unbeaten with a 43-29 pounding of Hartford Sunday afternoon. Jahwan Edwards ran for 63 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 carries. Alec Lemon caught 8 passes for 104 yards. Luke Wilson had 45 yards and 2 touchdowns on 5 catches. 

Connor Halliday completed 34 of 58 passes for 443 yards and 4 touchdowns to lead Hartford.  Devonte Freeman had 11 receptions for 139 yards and a touchdown. Jamal Robinson had 5 catches for 122 yards and 2 scores as Hartford falls to 1-2.

(2-1) New York - 24       ( 0-3) Carolina - 10

Brooklyn, New York;  Johnny Manziel completed 17 of 23 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown as the New York Emporers defeated the Carolina Swarm 24-10. Manziel also ran 8 times for 49 yards as the Emporers move to 2-1. Lamar Miller ran 13 times for 46 yards and a score. Dee Hart also added a touchdown reception in the win.

Brady Quinn powered the Swarm throwing for 256 yards and a score, with 1 interception and 2 sacks in the loss as the Swarm fall to 0-3.

(2-1) San Antonio - 45       ( 0-3 ) Columbus - 19

San Antonio, Tx;   Marshaun Coprich rumbled for 101 yards and 2 scores on 20 carries as the San Antonio Six-Shooters throttle the winless Columbus Explorers 45-19. Tajh Boyd threw for 168 yards on 15 of 23 passes, plus ran for a touchdown.  Michael Ford added a touchdown on the ground as the Shooters move to 2-1.

Eric Brietenstein led Columbus rushing for 126 yards on 14 carries. Terrell Pryor completed only 7 of 22 passes for 68 yards and 2 interceptions as the Explorers continue to struggle and fall to 0-3.

( 2-1) Oklahoma - 26         ( 2-1) Michigan - 7

Norman, Ok;  Matt Johnson tossed 3 touchdown passes as the Oklahoma Roughnecks roughed up the Michigan Panthers 26-7. Johnson completed 22 of 39 passes for 251 yards with 2 sacks.  Rajon Neal ran 17 times for 72 yards and Chandler Jones caught 4 passes for 127 yards and a score. Josh Harper contributed with 2 touchdown receptions in the win.

Cody Kessler completed 27 of 43 passes for 273 yards and a score, with 1 interception and sacked 3 times. Pharoh Cooper had a touchdown reception, catching 3 passes for 70 yards as the Panthers drop to 2-1 on the year.

(3-0) Miami - 30       ( 1-2) Arizona - 3

Glendale,Ariz;  Terrance Sanders intercepted a pass and returned it 87 yards for a score as the Miami Sharks remain unbeaten with a 30-3 rout of the Arizona Scorpions before 28,319 at University of Phoenix stadium Sunday evening. 

Zach Collaros completed 18 of 28 passes for 217 yards and a score. He was sacked 3 times. David Cobb ran 15 times for 73 yards. Tajae Sharp had 6 catches for 65 yards and a score in the win.

(2-1) Denver - 44      ( 1-2) Portland - 21

Denver, Co;  Vad Lee threw for 4 touchdowns as the Denver Miners move to 2-1 as they pounded the Portland Pioneers 44-21 thrilling the crowd of 37,000+ at Mile High Sunday night. Lee finished completing 25 of 39 passes for 351 yards. Anthony Allen rolled up 118 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 carries.  Keyarris Garrett had 8 catches for 138 and a score. Marqueis Gray caught 4 passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Crisis Williams added 82 yards receiving on 7 catches. 

AJ McCarron completed 17 of 29 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns with 1 interception.  He was sacked twice. Miguel Maysonnet ran 16 times for 66 yards and a score. Michael Flacco caught 5 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown for the Pioneers as they fall to 1-2 on the year.

THOROUGHBREDS RUN TO 3-0

Louisville, KY;  Bo Levi Mitchell threw 4 touchdowns and Ray Rice ran for his third consecutive 100 yard game as the Louisville Thoroughbreds ran over the Birmingham Predators 41-21 before 35,000 at Papa John's Cardinal stadium Saturday.

Mitchell finished completing 21 of 33 passes for 297 yards with 1 interception. Rice scampered for 118 yards on 22 carries. Ryan Spadola had 6 catches for 113 yards and 2 scores in the win as the Thoroughbreds remains unbeaten at 3-0.

Rasheed Williams led Birmingham with 120 yards and 2 scores on 14 carries. Birmingham falls to 1-2.

(1-2) Washington - 23      (1-2) Philadelphia - 16

Washington, D.C.;  Mike Bercovici completed 27 of 38 passes for 383 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Washington Wave captured their first win with a 23-16 win over the Philadelphia Bulldogs before 21,000 at RFK Stadium Saturday afternoon.

Drew Willy led the Bulldogs completing 21 of 30 passes for 251 yards and 2 touchdowns. He was sacked 5 times.

(2-1) New Orleans - 27      ( 0-3 ) Orlando - 10

Orlando, Fla.;  Colby Cameron completed 23 of 41 passes for 277 yards and 2 touchdowns as the New Orleans Nightmare topped the Orlando Vipers 27-10. Randall Hall had 4 receptions for 122 yards and a score as New Orleans improved to 2-1.

Tim Tebow completed 16 of 24 passes for 133 yards, while also running for 55 yards and a score on 14 carries.  Alex Collins ran 20 times for 96 yards as the Vipers drop to 0-3 on the year.  Att: 31,715

(2-1) Omaha - 27     (1-2) Dallas- 26

Omaha, NB;  Rakeem Cato hit Tevaun Smith for a 71 yard touchdown pass with forty seconds remaining in regulation to lift the Omaha Bulls (2-1) to a 27-26 victory over the Dallas Outlaws.

Cato completed 26 of 36 passes for 302 yards and 3 touchdowns. Bralon Addison had a 53 yard punt return for a touchdown and Trent Richardson finished with 42 yards on 12 carries in the win for the Bulls before a capacity crowd at TD Ameritrade field in Omaha.

Mike Reilly led Dallas  (1-2) completing 30 of 52 passes for 342 yards and 3 touchdowns with 2 interceptions.

(2-1) Houston - 31       (1-2) Memphis - 18

Memphis, Tenn.;  Kapri Bibbs ran for 106 yards and 4 touchdowns on 23 carries to lead the Houston Wranglers (2-1 ) past the Memphis Knights 31-14. Vince Young completed only 10 of 17 passes for 94 yards, while also rushing for 80 yards on 8 carries.

Ricky Ray completed 23 of 49 passes for 309 yards with one interception and a sack to lead the Knights who fall to (1-2) on the year.

Late Game:

(2-1) Utah - 28       ( 1-2) Sacramento - 18

WEEK THREE SUNDAY PREVIEW

(2-0) Pittsburgh @ (1-1) Hartford  ( Forge by 8)

(0-2) Carolina @ (1-1) New York  ( Emporers by 20 )

( 0-2) Columbus @ ( 1-1 ) San Antonio  ( Shooters by 4)

(2-0 ) Michigan @ (1-1) Oklahoma  ( Panthers by 12 )

(2-0) Miami @ (1-1  ) Arizona  ( Sharks by 4  )

( 1-1) Portland @ ( 1-1) Denver  ( Miners by 2 )

PHARAOHS RULE CHICAGO!

(2-1) Los Angeles - 30      ( 1-2) CHICAGO - 20

Chicago, Il;  Jay Ajayi ran in from 16 yards out for a first quarter touchdown as the Los Angeles Pharaohs defeated the Chicago Stags 30-20, before 27,500 at Soldier field Friday night. Ajayi finished the night with 97 yards and a score on 13 carries.

Terrell Watson aided in the Pharaohs ground attack with 12 carries for 79 yards and 2 scores. Pharaohs quarterback Jeff Driskell completed 17 of 38 passes with 1 interception.  Eric Ward caught 5 passes for 50 yards.

Chicago quarterback Brandon Doughty threw for 236 yards with 2 interceptions, while completing 22 of 40 passes. He was sacked twice. Marcus Murphy ran 13 times for 47 yards, plus a 66 yard punt return for a touchdown. Dominique Brown ran for a score while rushing for 47 yards on 6 carries. Roger Lewis had 7 catches for 70 yards for the Stags  who lose their second straight  fall to 1-2. LA improves to 2-1.

AFFA FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW (March 10th 2017)

LOS ANGELES PHARAOHS  (1-1) @ CHICAGO STAGS (1-1)

PLACE: SOLDIER FIELD  (CHICAGO, IL)

TIME:  7PM  (CST)

LINE: LOS ANGELES BY 4

INJURY REPORT FOR WEEK 3

Hassan Ridgeway  ( NY )  DL- knee  5 weeks 
Ross Scheurman  ( NY)  RB - achilles  6 weeks 
Chase Williams  ( Pitt)  LB- wrist  4 weeks 
Conor Boffeli  (Pitt)  C-G- finger  1 week  ( probable)
Donatella Luckett  (Wash)  Wr/Kr - ankle 4 weeks 
Chris Hairston  (Wash)  RB  knee  1 week  ( doubtful)
Leon Orr (Wash)  DL  neck  2 weeks 
Johnothon Harrison (HFD)  C-G  Concussion  4 weeks 
Jeff Scott  (Clb)  RB/Ret   stinger  5 weeks 
Jaden Oberkrom ( Mich)  knee   2 weeks 

Mike Thomas  (Omh)  Wr/Kr  shoulder  3 weeks 
Da'Ron Brown  (Omh)  Wr  eye  2 weeks 
Landon Turner  (Omh)  OL  achilles  4 weeks 
Alfred Morris  ( Chi)  RB   knee  5 weeks 
Kyle Emanuel (Chi)  DL achilles  10 weeks 
Derel Walker  (Chi )  Wr  knee  1 week  (Doubtful)
Deion Barnes  (Mia)  DL  neck  5 weeks 
Larry Black  (Orl) DL  achilles   15 weeks 
Russell Bodine  (Car)  OL   finger  1 week  ( probable)
Alfred Phillips  (DB/Ret)   back    6 weeks 

Derrick Kindred  (AZ)  DB  knee  13 weeks
Marco Thomas  (S.A)  Wr   achilles   4 weeks 
Thomas Rawls  (Okl)   RB  knee  6 weeks 
Chandler Jones  (Okl)  Wr  wrist  1 week  (Doubtful)
Cyrus Gray  (Okl)   RB/Kr    stinger  1 week  (questionable)
Daryl Baldwin  (Dal)  OL   knee   2 weeks 
Rashard Higgins  (Bir)   Wr   ankle   5 weeks 
Darius Latham  (Bir )   DL    wrist   7 weeks 
Fitzgerald Toussaint  (Bir)  RB  neck  4 weeks 
Andy Jones  (L.A)   Wr    knee   6 weeks 

Daryl Connop  (L.A)  DL   back  3 weeks 
Titus Davis  (Por)   Wr/Kr  acl   9 weeks 
Geremy Davis  (Por)  Wr   knee   4 weeks 
JT Surratt  (Por)   DL   hip   19 weeks 
Pat Watkins  (Ut)  DB  shoulder   4 weeks 
Josiah Yazdani  (Ut)  K   knee  1 week  (Out)
Derrick Ross  (Den)  RB  ankle  1 week  ( Out)
Trevor Roach  (Den)  LB  knee  2 weeks 

LEADERS AFTER 2 WEEKS

RUSHING 
                                   Yds.     TD
1. R.Rice  ( Lou  )     263      1
2. T. Watson  (L.A)  202       3
3. Maysonet  (Por)  194       3
4. Williams   ( Bir )   188       1
5. D. Cobb   ( Mia )   181      3
6. A. Andrews  ( Den)  175   2
7. T. Cornett  (AZ)      166     2
8. P. Perkins  (Mic)     162    4
9. B. Tate     ( Dal)       160    1
10. T. Ward  ( Sac)      148    2

RECEIVING 
                                      Rec.  Yds   TD                      
1. W. Snead  ( Chi)      19    182    1
2. J. Jones  ( S.A)       16    263    3
3. D. Peterson  ( Mic)  15   216    2
4. C. Hoffman  ( NO)   15   155    0
5. J. Collins   ( Dal  )    15   155    1
6. L. Wilson   ( Pitt)      13   154    1
7. G. Hoskins  ( Chi)     13   216   2
8. J. Payton  ( HFD)      13   151   1
9. B. Whitaker  ( Phi )   13   53     0
10. R. Lewis  ( Chi)        13   174   0

PASSING 
                                                 Rating 
1. Z. Collaros  ( Mia)             137.8
2. C. Kessler  ( Mic)               133.3
3. B. Mitchell  (Lou)               120.0
4. T. Boyd   ( S.A. )                 116.9
5. M. Johnson  ( Okl)             115.8
6. B. Doughty  ( Chi)              103.4
7. A. Carder  ( Pitt)                103.2
8. T. Harris  ( Bir)                   98.1
9. C. Cameron  (NO)              97.8
10. V. Lee  (Den)                     97.6

INTERCEPTIONS 
                                            INT     TD
1. B. RAMBO  ( PHIL)          1       0
2. M. Edwards  ( Pit)            1      0
3. C. Parks  ( Pit)                  1      1
4. D. Kennard  ( Wash  )       1      0
5. W. Compton  ( Mic )         1      1
6. W. Parks  ( Mic)                1      0
7. D. Grant  ( Omh)               1      0
8. C. Iloka  ( Mia)                  1      0
9. H. Muamba  ( Mia)           1      0
10. Pruneau  ( Car )              1      0

SACKS 
                                              Tot 
1. Williamson  (Az)               5
2. D. Tyson  ( Mia  )               2
3. Grugier    ( NY )                 2
4. C. Smith   ( S.A.)               2
5. A. Williams  ( NO)             2
6. V. Burfict  ( Dal  )              2
7. Edebali  ( Bir)                    2
8. M. Fokou  ( Ut)                 2
9. C. Ringo  ( Pit)                  1
10. D. Lowry  ( Pit)               1

TACKLES 

1. M. Spaight  ( Orl  )           22
2. Christian  ( Mic  )             21
3. G. Hayes  ( Az  )               20
4. D. Ryans  ( Wash)            17
5. Lansanah  ( HFD  )          17
6. McDonald  ( Lou  )          17
7. S. Nicholas  ( Mic  )        17
8. S. Solomon  ( S.A  )        17
9. D. Carson  ( Okl  )            17
10. J. Heath  ( Sac  )           17

POWER RANKINGS AFTER WEEK TWO

1. Miami                2-0
2. Michigan           2-0
3. Pittsburgh         2-0
4. Los Angeles     1-1
5. New Orleans    1-1
6. Philadelphia     1-1
7. Arizona              1-1
8. New York           1-1
9. Louisville           1-1
10. Sacramento    1-1
11. Houston           1-1
12. Dallas               1-1
13. San Antonio    1-1
14. Chicago           1-1
15. Memphis         1-1
16. Orlando            0-2
17. Columbus        0-2
18. Washington     0-2
19. Portland           1-1
20. Hartford           1-1
21. Oklahoma        1-1
22. Denver              1-1
23. Birmingham     1-1
24. Utah                   1-1
25. Omaha               1-1
26. Carolina             0-2

SHOOT OUT IN THE MOTOR CITY!

(2-0) Michigan- 56     (1-1) Chicago- 42

Detroit, MI;  Paul Perkins ran for 114 yards and 4 touchdowns on 14 carries to power the Michigan Panthers (2-0) to a wild 56-42 victory over the Chicago Stags before 33,000 at Ford Field Sunday afternoon.

Cody Kessler completed 17 of 27 passes for 245 yards and 2 touchdowns. Darrin Pete had 8 catches for 101 yards and a score. Albert Wilson recorded 312 kick return yards, plus a touchdown reception.

Chicago quarterback Brandon Doughty completed 36 of 54 passes for 403 yards and 2 touchdowns. He had 1 interception and was sacked 3 times. Alonzo Harris ran 19 times for 107 yards and 3 touchdowns. Marcus Davis had a 64 yard touchdown run. Willie Snead caught 12 passes for 106 yards and a score. Gator Hoskins contributed with 6 catches for 107 yards and a score in the loss for the Stags  (1-1).

Other Sunday Action:

New York- 27  Hartford- 17
Dallas- 27   New Orleans- 15
Arizona- 40    Oklahoma- 30
San Antonio- 38   Houston- 14
Los Angeles- 34    Denver- 10
Utah- 23     Washington- 13

FORGE AND SHARKS DOMINATE!

(2-0) Pittsburgh- 34    (1-1) Philadelphia-6

Philadelphia, PA;  Alex Carder completed 21 of 37 passes for 375 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Forge hammered the Philadelphia Bulldogs 34-6 before 25,000 plus at Talen Energy Stadium  Saturday afternoon.

Tyler Gaffney ran 11 times for only 24 yards, but scored once. Alec Lemon and Eric Rogers each had 103 receiving yards and a touchdown. Jordan Williams and Jeremy Lang also had a touchdown reception in the win for the Forge who moves to 2-0.

The Bulldogs were led by quarterback Drew Willy who completed 25 of 40 passes for 177 yards and I touchdown, with one interception and sacked twice.
Running back John Crockett ran for 57 yards on 13 carries, plus 57 receiving yards on 4 catches. Fred Stamps caught 4 passes for 43 yards and a touchdown for the Bulldogs who fell to 1-1 on the year.

(1-1) Memphis- 20     (1-1) Birmingham-17

Memphis, TN;  A near capacity crowd packed the Liberty Bowl and we're given plenty to cheer for, as the Memphis Knights knocked off the Birmingham Predators 20-17.

Ricky Ray completed 18 of 28 passes for 156 yards and sacked twice. Cameron Artist Payne ran for 85 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Tim Hightower also ran for a score. AC Leonard caught 6 passes for 73 yards and Austin Collie had 7 catches for 58 yards. Shayne Graham went 2 for 2 on field goals for the Knights who improve to 1-1.

Birmingham falls to 1-1.

(2-0) Louisville- 27     (0-2) Orlando- 15

Orlando, FL;  Ray Rice had his second 100 yard game Saturday, rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries as the Louisville Thouroghbreds defeated the Orlando Vipers 27-15. Ben Malena also had a touchdown run.

Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell completed 15 of 24 passes for 200 yards.  Ryan Spadola caught 3 passes for 95 yards in the win as the Knights move to 1-1.

Tim Tebow led Orlando, throwing for one touchdown and running for another as the Vipers fall to 0-2. Tebow completed 21 of 33 passes for 179 yards and 1 touchdown, with one sack. Tebow also ran 15 times for 76 yards and a score.

(2-0) Miami- 47      (0-2) Carolina- 13

Miami, FL;  Zach Collaros threw for 248 yards and 4 touchdowns, with one interception and sacked once as the Miami Sharks  (2-0) crushed the Carolina Swarm 47-13 at FIU Stadium Saturday to remain unbeaten.

David Cobb ran 20 times for 91 yards and a score. Ezell Ruffin continues to be Collaros's favorite target hauling in 6 catches for 120 yards and 2 scores. Jeff Heuerman had 6 receptions for 74 yards and two scores in the win.

Carolina quarterback Brady Quinn led the Swarm attack, throwing for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 interceptions while completing 19 of 32 passes. Zach Zenner ran ten times for 61 yards. Dustin Keller and Tony Lippett each had a touchdown reception in the loss. The Swarm fall to (0-2).

(1-1) Sacramento- 20       (1-1) Portland- 16

Sacramento, CA;  Terron Ward ran for 2 scores as the Sacramento Crusaders defeated the Portland Pioneers 20-16 Saturday night at Hughes Stadium.
Ward ran for 88 yards on 16 carries. Quarterback Erik Meyer completed 11 of 17 passes for 160 yards and was sacked once. Kenny Still had three receptions for 74 yards.

AJ McCarron led Portland completing 24 of 43 passes for 254 yards. He was sacked 4 times. Miguel Masonett ran for 105 yards and 1 score on 21 carries. Titus Davis caught 6 passes for 80 yards as the Pioneers fall to  (1-1).

BULLS CLIP EXPLORERS 24-17

Columbus, OH;  Rakeem Cato completed 15 of 25 passes for 175 yards and 1 touchdown as the Omaha Bulls improve to 1-1 on the year with a 24-17 win over the Columbus Explorers, before a sold out Mapfre Stadium crowd Friday night.

Trent Richardson ran 14 times for 48 yards and a score, plus caught 6 passes for 30 yards. Emmanuel Arceneaux had 2 catches for 45 yards and a score.  Alfred Blue also ran for a score while rushing for 31 yards on 17 carries in the win for the Bulls. Steven Daniels led the Bull defense with 10 tackles. Dorin Grant had 1 interception.

Columbus was led by quarterback Terrelle Pryor who threw for 182 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. He was sacked 4 times. Running back Eric Breitenstein ran for 52 yards and a score on 12 carries . Jared Abbrederis caught 3 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown for the Explorers drop to 0-2 on the year.

Phillip Steward led the Explorers defense 8 tackles.

Columbus travels to San Antonio next week to play the Six-Shooters.

Omaha entertains the Dallas Outlaws next week at TD Ameritrade Park.

LEADERS AFTER WEEK ONE

Rushing 
                                            Yards 
1. R.Rice ( Louisville)      153
2. T. Watson  ( L.A.)         147
3. A. Morris  ( Chi)           130
4. B. Tate  ( Dallas)          102
5. Williams  ( Bir)             100
6. A. Andrews  ( Den)      94
7. D. Cobb  (Mia )             90
8. Maysonet  ( Por)          89
9. D.Johnson  ( HFD)       86
10. D. Johnson  (Okl)       84

RECEIVING 
                                          No.    Yards   
1. J. JONES  ( S.A.)        10      100     
2. C. Hoffman  ( NO)       9        102     
3. T. Sharpe  ( Mia)          8        91
4. D. Peterson  ( Mic )     7        115
5. W. Snead  ( Chi)           7        76
6. G. Hoskins (Chi)          7        109
7. J. Crockett  ( Phil)       7        88
8. R.Greene  ( Az )           7        125
9. L . Wilson  ( Pit)           7        62
10. A. Franklin  ( Clb)      7        65

PASSING 
                                           Yds        Rate
1. C. Kessler  ( Mich)      244      153.8
2. Z. Collaros  (Mia)        393      150.0
3. M. Johnson  (Okl)       349      140.3
4. V. Lee  ( Den)               213      139.6
5. T. Harris  ( Bir)            258       132.4
6. B. Mitchell  ( Lou)      233       131.6 
7. C. Cameron  ( NO)     363       129.5
8. B. Doughty  ( Chi)      263       120. 8
9. D. Willy  ( Phi  )           254       115.0
10. B. Quinn  ( Car)        237       111.8

INTERCEPTIONS 
                                           No.   Yds   TD
1. B. Rambo  ( Phil)         1      47      0
2. C. Parks  ( Pitt)            1      34      1
3. D. Kennard  ( Wash)    1      53      0
4. W. Parks  ( Mich)         1      0        0
5. J. Johnson  ( Car)        1      0        0
6. J. Knox Jr. ( Hou)         1     24      1
7. R. Evans  ( Hou)           1      21      0
8. D. Kindred  ( Az  )         1     40      1
9. H. Miller ( Mem)           1     0        0
10. J. Addae  ( Bir)           1     11      0

SACKS 

1. Williamson   ( Az)     3
2. J. Forrest  ( NY)         1
3. A. Hudson  ( Phi)       1
4. T. Taylor  ( Pitt)          1
5. D. Lowry  ( Pitt)          1
6. E. Norwood  ( HFD  )  1
7. J. Bowman  ( HFD  )   1
8. C . Hunter  ( Mich)      1
9. K. Frost  ( Chi  )           1
10. H. Muamba  ( Mia)   1

TACKLES 

1. Lansanah  ( HFD)       13
2. M. Spaight  ( Orl)       11
3. A. Morrison  ( Car)     11
4. G. Hayes  ( Az)            11
5. J. Cash  ( Pit)              10
6. D. Ryans  ( Wash)       10
7. M. Burris  ( Dal)          10
8. BJ Goodson  ( Dal)     10
9. G. Carson  ( Mem)      9
10. McDonald  ( Lou)      9

INJURY REPORT 3-1-17


Donatella Luckett ( Wr/Kr) ( Wash) ankle 5 weeks
Johnothon Harrison  (Ol) ( Hartford) concussion 5 weeks 
Da'Ron Brown  ( Wr ) ( Omaha) eye 3 weeks
Kyle Emanuel  (DL)  (Chicago) Achilles 11 weeks 
Derel Walker  (Wr)  ( Chicago) knee 2 weeks 
Alfred Morris  (RB)  ( Chicago)  knee 6 weeks
Nik Pertuit  ( K )  ( Chicago)  knee 1 week
Larry Black Jr.  ( DL )  (Orlando) Achilles 16 weeks 
Jared Roberts  (K)  ( Orlando)  knee 1 week
Russell Bodine  ( OL )  ( Carolina)  finger 2 weeks 
Derrick Kindred  (DB)  ( Arizona) knee 14 weeks 
Thomas Rawls  ( RB)  (Oklahoma) knee 7 weeks
Daryl Baldwin  ( T )  (Dallas)  knee 3 weeks 
Fitzgerald Toussaint  (RB)  neck 5 weeks 
Andy Jones ( Wr) ( Los Angeles) knee 7 weeks 
Daryl Connop  ( DL ) ( Los Angeles) back 4 weeks 
Geremy Davis  ( Wr)  ( Portland) knee 5 weeks
Josiah Yazdani  ( K )  ( Utah )  knee 2 weeks
Trevor Roach  ( LB )  ( Denver )  knee 3 weeks

POWER RANKING AFTER WEEK ONE


1. Chicago Stags       (1-0)      
2. Denver Miners        ( 1-0)    
3. New Orleans Nightmare  (1-0)
4. Miami Sharks       (1-0)                
5. Louisville Thouroghbreds    (1-0)
6. Hartford Sentinels       (1-0)        
7. Oklahoma Roughnecks      (1-0)
8. Philadelphia Bulldogs     (1-0)    
9. Pittsburgh Forge        (1-0)          
10. Houston Wranglers     (1-0)      
11. Portland Pioneers     (1-0)        
12. Michigan Panthers      ( 1-0)      
13. Birmingham Predators      (1-0)
14. Dallas Outlaws        (0-1)          
15. Columbus Explorers      (0-1)
16. Los Angeles Pharaohs  (0-1)
17. Arizona Scorpions  (0-1)    
18. Washington Wave  (0-1)
19. Sacramento Crusaders  (0-1)
20. San Antonio Six-Shooters  (0-1)
21. New York Emporers  (0-1)
22. Orlando Vipers  (0-1)
23. Carolina Swarm  (0-1)
24. Memphis Knights  (0-1)
25.  Utah Mammoths  (0-1)
26. Omaha Bulls  (0-1)

WEEK ONE SUNDAY WRAP-UP!

PITTSBURGH POWERS BY NEW YORK!

Brooklyn, NY;  Alex Carder's 18 yard 3rd quarter touchdown pass to Luke Wilson sparked the Pittsburgh Forge to a 32-25 win over the New York Emporers Sunday, before a capacity crowd at MCU Park Stadium Sunday afternoon.

Carder completed 15 of 30 passes for 131 yards and 1 touchdown, with no interceptions and sacked twice.  Tyler Gaffney ran for 58 yards on 15 carries and a score. Luke Wilson caught 7 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown in the win for the Forge (1-0).

Johnny Manziel made his ASFL debut for the Emporers, completing 20 of 33 passes for 196 yards and 1 touchdown. He had 1 interception and was sacked twice. Manziel ran 8 times for 43 yards as well in the contest.

Lamar Miller ran 9 times for only 28 yards and Darrin Reeves ran for a score.  Geronimo Allen caught 6 passes for 57 yards. Nick O'Leary had 3 receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown. Marcus Williams recorded a 90 yards kick return for a score in the loss for the Emporers  (0-1).

(1-0) Chicago- 55     (0-1) Omaha- 14

Chicago, Illinois;  Brandon Doughty tossed two touchdowns , while throwing for 263 yards to lead the Chicago Stags (1-0) to an impressive 55-14 dismantling of the Omaha Bulls before 22,000 at Soldier Field Sunday.

Omaha couldn't muster much of anything offensively or defensively as they fall to (0-1). Bulls running back Trent Richardson made his ASFL debut, rushing for only 29 yards on 9 carries.

(1-0) Louisville- 34    (0-1) Carolina- 17

Louisville, KY;  Ray Rice made his return to pro football Sunday, this time with the Louisville Thouroghbreds of the ASFL.  Rice rumbled for 153 yards on 26 carries in leading the Thouroghbreds to a 34-17 win over the Carolina Swarm before 32,000 at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.

Bo Levi Mitchell completed 16 of 21 passes for 233 yards and 4 touchdowns, with no interceptions in the win for Louisville  (1-0).

Brady Quinn led the Carolina attack completing 21 of 28 passes for 237 yards and a touchdown, with 1 interception in the loss. Carolina drops to (0-1).

(1-0) Oklahoma- 37      (0-1) San Antonio- 23

Norman, OK;  Matt Johnson threw for 349 yards and a pair of touchdowns, as the Oklahoma Roughnecks thrill a home crowd of just over 26,000 with a 37-23 victory over the San Antonio Six-Shooters.  Johnson completed 21 of 28 passes and was sacked one in the win.

San Antonio's Tajh Boyd completed 25 of 39 passes for 274 yards and a touchdown to lead the Six-Shooters in the loss.

Other Sunday Action:

Birmingham topped Dallas 31-27 ( Trevor Harris 30-22-258-3td's)
Portland tripped up Los Angeles 31-28 

WEEK ONE: SATURDAY'S GAMES 

1-0 Miami Sharks- 45   0-1 Orlando Vipers- 35

Orlando, FL:  Zach Collaros completed 21 of 31 passes for 393 yards and 4 touchdowns to lead the Miami Sharks to a 45-35 victory over the Orlando Vipers Saturday at Bright House Stadium. Collaros was sacked twice.

David Cobb ran for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns on 22 carries. Ezell Ruffin had 6 catches for 138 yards and 2 scores. Jeff Heuerman and Nick Toon also had touchdown receptions in the win. Tajae Sharp had 8 catches for 91 yards.

Tim Tebow made his debut as Orlando quarterback,  throwing for 208 yards and 2 touchdowns while completing 17 of 33 passes. He was sacked once.
Isaiah Burke had 5 catches for 50 yards.  D'Runnya Wilson and Ryan Otten each had a touchdown reception.  Burke also had two punt returns for touchdowns  ( 76, 72).

Other Saturday games:

Harford topped Washington  21-14
New Orleans defeated Memphis 37-24
Michigan downed Columbus 28-22
Houston defeated Arizona 38-33
Denver knocked off Utah 28-13

BULLDOGS TOP CRUSADERS 26-13 IN SEASON OPENER!

Philadelphia, PA:  A crowd of 18,300 packed Talen Energy Stadium Friday night and we're not disappointed as the Philadelphia Bulldogs topped the Sacramento Crusaders 26-13 to open the 2017 ASFL season.

Bulldog quarterback Drew Willy threw for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns, while completing 24 of 33 passes. He was sacked once.
Brandon Whitaker ran for 58 yards on 10 carries. John Crockett ran for a score, while also catching 7 passes for 88 yards.
D'Haquille Williams caught 5 passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. Fred Stamps also had a touchdown reception for the Bulldogs.

Sacramento quarterback Erik Meyer completed 15 of 33 passes for 201 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception to lead Sacramento. He was sacked once.
Terron Ward ran for 60 yards on 8 carries, plus caught 4 passes for 81 yards. Kenny Still had a touchdown reception, catching 3 passes for 40 yards. DeMarco Sam had 5 catches for 47 yards.

Danny Treavathan led the Bulldogs defense with 8 tackles. Andrew Hudson recorded 5 tackles, 1 sack, 2 stuffs and an interception.

Sacramento DE Michael Sam recorded 5 tackles, 1 stuff and 3 hurries. Josh Johnson led the Crusaders defense with 8 tackles.

The Bulldogs  ( 1-0 ) stay home next week as division and in state rival Pittsburgh Forge come to Talen Energy Stadium.

Sacramento  ( 0-1 ) go home next week to host the Portland Pioneers in a Pacific Division contest.

TRAINING CAMPS OPEN FEBRUARY 5th!!!!

SPRING FOOTBALL IS COMING BACK!

 ARE YOU READY FOR SOME PROFESSIONAL SPRING FOOTBALL?  WE ARE BACK! SPRING 2017!!!!

IS IT SPRING YET?

2017 SEASON BEGINS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24!  2015 CHAMPION SACRAMENTO CRUSADERS TAKE ON THE PHILADELPHIA BULLDOGS AT TALEN ENERGY STADIUM! 

2017 Transactions

Arizona Scorpions : Sign- LB Adam Bighill,  OL Eben Britton,  OL Colin Madison,  QB Ryan Nassib  DB Jalen Mills,  TE Brian Parker,  WR Rashad Green, WR Stefan Diggs, RB Tim Cornett and RB Fred Jackson.

Birmingham Predators : Sign- RB Rasheed Williams,  WR Jakeem Grant,  WR Paul McRoberts,  K-P Sean Whyte, DL Deandre Coleman, DL Chaz Sutton,  DB Clayton Fejedelem,  DB CJ Barnett,  QB Jeff Matthews,  OL Pat Lewandowski,  OL Braxton Cave, OL Luke Lucas, LB Beau Bell, RB Rex Burkhead

Carolina Swarm : Sign- QB Brady Quinn,  RB Jaquizz Rodgers,  RB Zack Zenner, LB Thomas Keiser,  WR Luke Tasker,  DB Captian Munnerlyn,  DB Husain Abdullah, OL Reese Dismukes,  OL David Bakhtiari, P David Zastudil, WR-KR Da'Rick Rogers,  WR Danes Sanzenbacher,  RB Mike James

Chicago Stags : Sign- LB Jelani Jenkins,  RB Alfred Morris,  OL Kyle Bryant, OL Brett Jones, DL Kyle Emanuel, DL Stansly Maponga,  WR Roger Lewis,  WR Lucky Whitehead, RB Alonzo Harris,  QB Brandon Doughty, QB Vernon Adams,  TE Gator Hoskins, RB Marcus Murphy, K Nick Pertuit.

Columbus Explorers : Sign - QB Terrelle Pryor,  DB Deion Bleue,  DB Andre Hall,  OL Sam Tapua,  RB Eric Breitenstein,  RB Isaiah Crowell,  P Rob Maver,  WR-Ret Connor Vernon,  WR Jared Abbrederis,  OL Max Jean -Giles,  DL Kelcy Quarles,  DL Khalif Mitchell,  DL Obum Gwacham,  QB Chuckie  Keeton

Dallas Outlaws : Sign - WR Jasper Collins,  TE Wes Saxton,  DL Tevin Mims, DL Michael Buchanan, DL Frank Trotter,  QB Kellen Moore,  OL Kenarius Gates, OL  Adam Smith,  K-P Justin Medlock,  RB Ben Tate,  RB Lennon Creer,  WR Bud Sasser,  LB Vontaze Burfict,  LB Gerald Hayes,  QB Casey Pachall, DB Chris Davis,  DB Braylon Webb, Release - QB Tim Tebow

Denver Miners : Sign- RB Antonio Andrews,  RB Steven Jackson, DL Zack Minter,  RB-WR Chris Williams,  WR Taj Smith,  QB Vad Lee,  DB Jayron Kearse, DB Chris Hackett,  RB Derrick Ross,  OL Rob Crisp,  OL Samson Sate, K Alex Henery, LB Denicos Allen,  LB Jake Ryan,  WR AJ Cruz,  QB Pat Devlin

Hartford Sentinels : Sign- QB Connor Halliday,  DB Julian Wilson,  DB Kenneth Acker,  DB Alfonso Dennard,  WR-RET Julian Edelman,  WR  Duron Carter, LB Parys Haralson,  LB Kyle Bosworth,  LB Bear Woods,  RB DevontaFreeman,  RB Devon Johnson,  TE Nick Boyle,  QB Austin Dodge,  OL Takoby Cofield, OL Andrew Norwell,  OL Mike Golic Jr,  RB Terrance Magee

Houston Wranglers : Sign - RB Kapri Bibbs,  DB Dexter McCoil,  DL Corey Morrissey,  DL Khreem Smith,  DL Cory Grissom,  WR Roddy White,  WR Jamison Crowder,  LB Jeff Knox Jr,  LB Winston Venable, LB Curt Maggit,  RB Kendial Lawrence,  RB Malcolm Brown,  K-P Trey Barrow,  DB Earl Wolff , QB Brandon Allen

Louisville Thoroubreds : Sign - RB Ray Rice,  DB Kalen Reed,  OL Dominic Raiola, OL J'Marcus Webb, OL Ben Heenan,  WR Ryan Spadola,  WR Josh Stewart,  QB Bo Levi Mitchell,  RB Zac Stacy,  DL Mike Pennell, DL Ishmaa'lly Kitchen, DL Max Valles, DB-RET Shiloh Keo, RB Ben Malena, K Josh Brown,  QB Matt Nichols

Los Angeles Pharaohs : Sign - RB Terrell Watson, TE Jo Don Duncan,  OL Davin Joseph,  OL Joe Haeg, OL Bradley Sowell, OL Greg Wojt,  DL  Zach Wagenmann,  OL Eathyn Manumaleuna,  RB Jay Ajayi, DB Sheldon Prince, DB Eddie Moten, DB Tyrone Brackenridge,  DB Taurean Nixon, K Cale Sturgis

Miami Sharks : Sign - LB JC Sherritt,  LB Henoc Muamba,  DL Joe Vellano, DL DeAngelo Tyson,  QB Zack Collaros,  RB David Cobb,  RB Jonathan Gray,  OL Brandon LeButte,  OL Lucas Nix, OL Zach Kerin, WR Tajae Sharp,  WR SJ Green,  WR Ezell Ruffin,  RB  James Wilder, K Sam Ficken, P Nick O'Toole, LB  AJ Klein

Memphis Knights : Sign - OL Josh Bourke,  QB Ricky Ray,  OL LaAdrian Waddle,  OL Shane McDermott,  RB Zach Line,  RB Cameron Artis-Payne, RB Khiry Robinson, DL James Acho,  DL Brian Arnfelt, LB Jacquain Williams,  LB Terrance Plummer, LB Shaquille Riddick, WR Austin Collie,  WR Ryan Smith,  DB Akeem King

Michigan Panthers : Sign - LB Will Compton,  LB Keenan Robinson,  WR Pharaoh Cooper,  RB Andre Ellington,  RB Paul Perkins,  DB Bernard Blake,  DB Justin Cox,  DB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu,  DB Rashard Robinson,  DL Ted Laurent, DL Ziggy Hood,  DL  Jermauria Rasco, RB Malcolm Agnew,  TE Joseph Fauria, P Drew Butler

New Orleans Nightmare : Sign - QB Colby Cameron,  K Justin Manton,  RB Jerome Messum,  RB Pierre Thomas,  RB Jonathan Williams,  RB Karlos Williams,  DL Charles Tapper, DL Almondo Sewell, QB  Colin Klein,  OL Josiah St John,  OL Peter Dyakowski,  OL Tayo Fabuluje, WR Cody Hoffman,  WR Ty Hilton,  WR Rannell Hall,  LB Alex Okafor,  LB Trey DePriest, DB Dion Bailey,  DB Ken Fontenette,  DB Dean Bush,  P Ryan Allen,  RB Jordan Canzeri , RB-WR Trent Steelman

New York Emperors : Sign -  QB Johnny Manziel,  WR Chris Boyd,  WR Danario Alexander,  WR Theo Riddick,  DL Hassan Ridgeway,  DB JaCorey Shepherd, DB Micah Hyde, DB Justin King,  LB Kamu Grugier -Hill,  LB Josh Forrest, K-P Chris Milo, OL La'el Collins,  OL Cyril Richardson,  OL Cole Manhart,  TE Nick O'Leary, RB Lamar Miller, LB Jeff Luc, QB Dominique Davis, OL Bryan Stork

Omaha Bulls : Sign - RB  Trent Richardson,  RB Alfred Blue,  OL Darrian Miller,  OL Richie Incognito,  OL Willie Beavers, LB Prince Shembo,  LB Alonzo Highsmith Jr.,  LB Lamin Barrow,  DB Brandon Boykin,  DB Dorin Grant,  RB Denard Robinson,  WR  Emanuel Arceneaux,  WR Bralon Addison,  TE Fred Davis,  K-P Brett Maher,  QB Rakeem Cato,  QB Bryce Petty

Orlando Vipers : Sign -  WR  Isaiah Burse,  WR Lance Moore,  RB Alex Collins,  RB Joe Isoefa,  OL Cyril Lemon,  OL Jovan Olafioya,  OL Levi Brown, DB Keon Raymond, DB Quinton Demps,  DB Tevin McDonald,  DB Donald Celiscar, QB John Beck,  QB  Dan LeFevour,  TE Ryan Otten,  RB Peyton Barber

Oklahoma Roughnecks : Sign - OL Matt Feiler,  OL Tyler Lawson, OL Jason Kelce,  QB Matt Johnson,  RB Rajion Neal,  RB Thomas Rawls, LB Japlo Bartu, LB Travis Feeney,  P Ricky Schmitt,  WR Chandler Jones,  WR Chris Moore,  TE Chris Gregg, QB Jordan Lynch, K Rene Parades,  DB Clevan Thomas, , DB Malcolm Butler, DB  Manny Asprilla, DB Deandre Carson

Philadelphia Bulldogs : Sign - QB Drew Willy,  WR Fred Stamps,  WR Weston Dressler,  WR Rod Windsor,  DL  Triston Okpalaugo,  DL John Chick, DB Terell Floyd, DB Dante Marsh,  DB Bacarri Rambo,  RB John Crockett,  RB Brandon Whitaker,  RB Kory Sheets,  OL Greg Mancz,  OL Rich Ranglin,  OL Danny Kristier, WR Rod Streater, QB Alex Tanney

Pittsburgh Forge : Sign - RB Tyler Gaffney,  RB Beanie Wells,  QB Alex Carder,  WR Eric Rogers,  WR Anquan Bolden, WR-Ret Brandon Banks,  DB Jeremy Cash, DB Jordan Poyer, DL Bruce Gaston, DL Willie Jefferson, DL Terrance Taylor, RB Jahwan Edwards, OL Dre Baskin, OL Gabe Ikard, OL  Winston Justice,  K-P  Swayze Waters, LB Jamari Lattimore, LB Simoni Lawrence, LB Mike Hull, QB Tyler Bray

Portland Pioneers : Sign - QB AJ McCarron,  DL Kerry Wynn,  DL JT Surratt, WR  Austin Pettis,  WR Geremy Davis,  WR Allen Hurns, LB Paul Worrilow, LB Joshua Perry, LB Scooby Wright, RB Miguel Maysonet, RB Ahmad Bradshaw,  OL Cameron Bradfield,  OL Mickelson Baucus,  OL Sir Vincent Rogers,  TE Michael Flacco, WR Kenny Bell

Sacramento Crusaders : Sign - RB Tyler Varga,  OL Chris Burnette,  OL Alejando Villanueva, WR Kenny Stills, WR Marquez North, RB Vic Ballard, DL Michael Sam, DL Anttaj Hawthorne, DL Nikita Whitlock, QB Erik Meyer, TE Colt Lyerla, DB Zach Bowman,  DB Geoff Tisdale, DB Jeff Heath, DL Stacy McGee

San Antonio Six-Shooters : Sign -DB Antonio Allen,  WR Adarius Bowman,  WR TJ Jones,  LB Aaron Lynch,  OL Vidal Alexander,  OL Jamon Meredith,  RB Marshaun Coprich, RB Michael Ford, WR Jack Doyle,  QB Tajh Boyd, OL John Theus, OL Michael Ola, K Ka'imi Fairbairn,  WR Marco Thomas,  QB Bryn Renner

Utah Mammoths : Sign - QB Dak Prescott,  LB Adrian Hubbard,  LB Moise Fokou,  LB Steve Octavien, DB Asante Samuel,  DB Stanley Jean Baptiste,  DL Jackson Jeffcoat,  DL Tavaris Barnes,  DL  D'Quan Bowers, RB Tyler Ervin,  RB Tyrell Sutton, RB Devonta Booker,  OL Patrick Miller,  OL Bron Bell, OL John Gott, OL Austin Shepard

Washington Wave : Sign - WR Chad Owens,  QB Mike Bercovici,  QB Zack Mettenberger, DB Dawan Landry,  DB John Ojo, DB  Benard Pollard,  RB Arian Foster,  RB Shock Linwood, WR Donovan Morgan,  LB Brandon Spikes,  LB Khalil Bass, LB Devon Ryans,  K-P Justin Tucker,  OL David Parry,  OL  Leon Orr, DL Bobby Richardson,  WR Donate Llano Luckett

A.F.F.A 2017 SCHEDULE RELEASED 

The 2017 American Spring Football Leauge Season Schedule has been released and can be seen on the Season Schedule page. The league officially kicks off it's second season on Friday February 24, 2017.

2017 A.F.F.A Divisional Alignments

EASTERN CONFERENCE 

ATLANTIC DIVISION 
NEW YORK EMPERORS
PHILADELPHIA BULLDOGS
PITTSBURGH FORGE
WASHINGTON WAVE
HARTFORD SENTINELS

SOUTHEAST DIVISION 
MIAMI SHARKS
ORLANDO VIPERS
CAROLINA SWARM
LOUISVILLE THOROUBREDS

MID-SOUTH DIVISION 
NEW ORLEANS NIGHTMARE
MEMPHIS KNIGHTS
DALLAS OUTLAWS
BIRMINGHAM PREDATORS

WESTERN CONFERENCE 

GREAT LAKES DIVISION 
COLUMBUS EXPLORERS
MICHIGAN PANTHERS
OMAHA BULLS
CHICAGO STAGS

FRONTIER DIVISION 
HOUSTON WRANGLERS
ARIZONA SCORPIONS
SAN ANTONIO SIX-SHOOTERS
OKLAHOMA ROUGHNECKS

PACIFIC DIVISION 
LOS ANGELES PHAROAHS
SACRAMENTO CRUSADERS
PORTLAND PIONEERS
UTAH MAMMOTHS
DENVER MINERS

2017 A.F.F.A Draft Order

1. Los Angeles Pharaohs
2. Hartford Sentinels
3. Portland Pioneers
4.San Antonio Six-Shooters
5.Carolina Swarm
6. Columbus Explorers
7. Denver Miners
8. Birmingham Predators
9. Louisville Thoroubreds
10. Sacramento Crusaders
11. Oklahoma Roughnecks
12. Dallas Outlaws
13. Houston Wranglers
14. Chicago Stags
15. Omaha Bulls
16. Michigan Panthers
17. Pittsburgh Forge
18. New Orleans Nightmare
19. New York Emperors
20.Memphis Knights
21. Philadelphia Bulldogs
22. Utah Mammoths
23. Arizona Scorpions
24. Washington Wave
25. Miami Sharks
26. Orlando Vipers

      A.F.F.A  DRAFT

The A.F.F.A player draft will take place on Friday September 2 and Saturday September 3rd  according to league officials.  First round pick by pick updates will be posted on the A.S.F.L. website and Facebook page.

RUNNING OF THE BULLS! 

Omaha, Nb;  The Omaha A.S.F.L franchise announced earlier this morning, that the team will now be known as the Omaha Bulls. The team formerly called the Omaha Express in it's inaugural season was officially granted permission for the change by unanimous vote of the league owners.

Omaha ranks second in the U.S. in cattle population and second in human-cattle ratio.

Omaha will be the second team to use the nickname Bulls in the league. The now Miami Sharks used the name Bulls while located in Jacksonville  after purchasing the rights to the name.  The Jacksonville Bulls were also a former United States Football League  team. When the Jacksonville team moved to Miami at the end of last season, the league reserved the rights to the Bulls brand.

IS IT SPRING YET?

EXPLORING NEW TERRITORY!

Columbus, Ohio:  The Columbus Explorers announced in a press conference earlier this morning, that the team has reached an agreement with Precourt Sports Ventures LLC on a four agreement that would allow the Explorers to play it's home games at Mapfre Stadium for four years beginning in 2017.

Mapfre Stadium is the primary home of the MLS Columbus Crew soccer team. It was opened in 1999 and has a capacity of 20,455, but can be expanded to 30,000. The turf is Kentucky Bluegrass.

The Explorers played their 2015 season at Ohio Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University. The Explorers drew large crowds and led the league in attendance. However unable to sell out left a lot of empty seats that didn't look well on television. The team was also paying a large amount for rent, so the financial benefit of moving was also a main focal point for the move.

" The Explorer organization is pleased to announce our move to Mapfre Stadium. It is a beautiful facility and we look forward to working with Precourt Sports Ventures. We hope it is a long and prosperous partnership." said a team spokesman outside team headquarters in Columbus.

The Explorers are the second ASFL team to switch venues as the New Orleans Nightmare recently announced their move from the Superdome to Yulman Stadium on the campus of Tulane University.

NIGHTMARE IN THE BIG EASY!

NIGHTMARE FIND A HOME!!

New Orleans, La;  The New Orleans Nightmare ( Formerly Shreveport Pirates) announced earlier today that they have signed a 4 year agreement with Tulane University to play at the new Yulman Stadium on the Tulane campus.

The Nightmare played as the Shreveport Pirates in 2015, winning the Mid South Division title and appearing in the Western Conference Championship. The then Pirates lost to eventual league champion Sacramento Crusaders 38-13.  A month later Independence Bowl officials announced they were terminating the lease agreement with the Pirates, forcing the team to make a move.

Owner Ben Guinn decided to keep the team in Louisiana and move to New Orleans instead of Little Rock Arkansas.   " Obviously we were very disappointed things didn't work out in Shreveport. We really wanted to stay and give North Louisiana football fans a professional team. " said Guinn.

A group from Arkansas made a strong case to have the team move to Little Rock, but Mr. Guinn decided to stay in the Bayou State.  " Let me tell you, it was a tempting offer especially since I am a diehard Razorback fan. But I was born and raised here in Louisiana and home is where the heart is. We are extremely excited to be hear in New Orleans and to play at a top notch stadium like Yulman Stadium." said Guinn.

The Nightmare are going to be a tough sell, but are going all out in a big marketing push in a state that love it's Saints and fanatics about football,

LEAGUE MEETING

New Orleans, La:  Associated Football Franchises of America  executives and owners met earlier today and agreed on several points...

1.  Agreed to switch from an 18 game season schedule to a 16 game schedule

2. Agreed to allow clubs to search for more league friendly and financially agreeable stadiums.

3. Approved the sale and relocation of the Baltimore Bombers franchise to Washington DC

4. Approved on the sell and relocation of the Virginia Triton franchise to Louisville, Ky.

5. Agreed to postpone the 2016 season for league restructuring. Agreed to start again Spring of 2017.

6.  Agreed to allow all players to opt out of contract and sign with any ASFL, NFL or CFL franchise. Or carry contract to new ASFL franchise if new franchise agrees or can resign with original ASFL team.

7. Agrred to meet again in April

TRITONS SOLD!

 Norfolk, Va:  The A.F.F.A Virginia Tritons football franchise has been sold to a group from Kentucky, headed by businessman Gary Lossler. Reports indicate that Lossler purchased the franchise for around 27 million dollars, though that figure has not been confirmed. 

The previous ownership had planned on folding the franchise after owners voted to postpone the 2016 season for league restructuring. A spokeswoman for the group said it was a decision that had been discussed shortly after the end of the 2015 season. All team office personnel have been informed.

The new ownership group headed by Lossler have made it clear that it is their intention to move the franchise to Louisville, Ky.  Lossler stated that the group has reached a multi -year deal with Louisville officials and will call Papa John's Stadium home.

The sell is pending approval from league owners who meet later this month in Las Vegas. The owners are also expected to vote on and approve the Baltimore Bombers request to relocate to Washington DC. 

DROPPING THE BOMB!

 Baltimore, Md:  The Baltimore Bomber Football Inc. announced that the team will relocate to Washington DC effective immediately. A spokesman stated that the team will call RFK Stadium home. A name change is also upcoming and will be announced at a later date.

"We feel that relocating is the right move for this franchise financially. We appreciate the support of the Bomber fans and hope to keep their support. We are excited about the upcoming season and the future of this franchise. " said the spokesman.

The Bombers finished second in the Northern division, making the play offs as a wild card.

CHIP KELLY IN THE A.F.F.A

Glendale, Arizona:  Former Philadelphia Eagles and Oregon Duck head coach Chip Kelly reportedly met with Arizona Ambush owner Michael Trike Wednesday. Reports from the Ambush organization say that Trike was very impressed with Kelly and the two connected really well on alot of points.

No word was given if Kelly was offered the Ambush head coaching job, but rumor has it the job is his if he wants it. Kelly refused comment when contacted by phone Wednesday night. Kelly was recently fired as head coach of the NFL's Eagles and is being talked about in many college circles about head coaching jobs.

The A.F.F.A 2016 season is in limbo at the present time, but league officials hope to have things worked out and ready to go for 2016. However insiders say it is more likely going to be 2017 before the fledgling league will kick off their second season of Spring football.

2016 SEASON POSTPONED!

 Unfortunately due to computer issues, the 2016 season of the Virtual American Spring Football League has been postponed. The A.F.F.A  looks to return in Spring of 2017. Till then, have a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.  ~ Ben