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North Texas Stampede rumble to their first win of the season

March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Chase and Deep End Media

Chase Rader hangs out with J.C. Kimey and Loren Williams of Deep End Media

By Chase Rader  (@chasrader)

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In a game filled with turnovers, penalties, and rain, the North Texas Stampede notched their first win of the year in Minor Professional Football League action Saturday night.  The Stampede hosted a Texas Calvary team that had lost their first game in overtime to the Texas Knights and had tied the Dallas War Hawx 6-6 in double overtime in week 2.  The North Texas Stampede came into the game with a 0-2 record, with both losses coming to a pair of 2011 champions; The reining MPFL and National Champions, the San Antonio Warriors, and the 2011 Texas United Football League Champions, the Cooke County Outlaws.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Stampede took advantage of a Calvary turnover that put North Texas on the Calvary 5 yard line.  Two plays later, Lenny Williams (#10) would find the corner of the end zone to go up 7-0.

On the Stampede’s 7th possession of the first half, North Texas put together a drive that saw them earn 5 first downs.  Running back Julius Williams (#2) plunged in from 1st and goal to give the Stampede a 13-0 halftime lead.

Running back Antwan Andrews (#32) provided a much needed spark in the second half for the Calvary.  Andrews’ hard nosed running got the Calvary inside the 10 yard line on their opening drive of the 3rd quarter, only to have the Stampede take the ball away on QB fumble on the next play.

The Stampede put the game away on a Tramell Allen touchdown run on 3rd and goal early in the 4th quarter.  Allen, the fullback for the Stampede, was named co-player of the game by J.C. Kimey and myself.  Kimey, who is also the commissioner of the MPFL, had play-by-play duties, while I contributed with color commentary.  You can listen to the play call on deependmedia.net.

Cornelius Houston (#1) was also co-player of the game as he spearheaded a defense that had a very simple game plan installed.  They blitzed.  And blitzed some more.  And then they blitzed yet again.  Houston provided an interception right before halftime and was a consistent nuisance in the Calvary offensive backfield.   Nose Tackle Steven Williams (#75) was also a main culprit of a defense that shut out the Texas Calvary.

The Stampede defense forced 4 turnovers and blocked a field goal to secure the shut out 25-0.

Running back Keith Davis (#22), who ran stronger as the game progressed, added a touchdown late in the 4th quarter.

While the Calvary offense struggled throughout most of the game, their defensive line was stellar.  Keith Lee (#99) led a tough d-line unit that included; Kourtney Ollie (#94), Justin Reeves (#92), and Raymond Davis (#52).

The North Texas Stampede (1-2) travel to Murphy, Texas next week to take on the Garland Aztecs (0-3).

The Texas Calvary (0-2-1) will return home to Waxahachie to take on the Temple Panthers (2-1).

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DFW Hawks extend their streak

February 28, 2012 By 2 Comments

By Chase Rader (@chaserader)

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The two-time defending American Eightman Football League champions, DFW Hawks, extended their winning streak to 25-0 in league play and 27-0 overall.  The undefeated Hawks improved their record to 3-0 in 2012 over the previously unbeaten expansion Sachse Stallions, who now stand at 2-1.

The DFW Hawks took an 8-0 lead over the Stallions early in the first quarter with a strike from All-AEFL QB (#2) Ty Sellers to co-owner of the Hawks/WR Michael Payne (#21).

The second quarter saw Zach Howard (#8) run in his first touchdown of the evening on an option pitch on 4th & goal to extend the Hawk lead to 16-0.

Sellers would go on to hook up with WR Stephen Polk (#19) with inside of a minute left in the 1st half to go into the locker room with 24-3.

Howard struck again on the opening kickoff of the 2nd half with an 80 yard kickoff return for a touchdown to extend the lead 32-3 to put the game out of reach for the Sachse Stallions.

DFW Hawks

Photo by: Sarah Sweny-Smith

Eric McCann (#12), who played a solid game for the Stallions, did pick up a bobbled shotgun exchange from the Hawks and returned it around 20 yards to give the Sachse defensive a touchdown.

Branden Galvan (#23) ran in another touchdown and Ty Sellers ran one in for himself to go with his two touchdown passes to give the DFW Hawks a 48-9 victory.

To listen to a replay of the game click below:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chaserader/2012/02/27/dfwfootballnet-game-of-the-week

To catch all the scores from AEFL go to their website at:

www.eightman.org

 

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Dallas War Hawx are ready to fly

February 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Chase Rader (@chaserader)

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“If you’re looking for a pretty team that wants to be flashy…that’s not us.”

Co-Head Coach Don High enthusiastically states his vision for the DFW War Hawx on the DFWFootball.net radio show.

“If you want to look at some old school unique football and some people that are hard nose and gritty and not scared and tough, come check out the War Hawx.”

The Dallas War Hawx are a new team in the Minor Professional Football League (MPFL) in 2012.  The War Hawx were started by Don High and Steven Laster.  Both High and Laster have been in the semi-pro scene in the DFW area for a while and started their own franchise last year.

“I feel like the league we are in, and the division (Plains) we are in…I feel that if we come with our “A” game we can be contenders in the division,” said Coach High.  “I feel that we are in a great league and if we play our game and everything goes to accord, I feel that we are going to be able to compete…and we’re going to die trying to do that, and that’s what we’re about at the War Hawx.”

Right now the War Hawx strength begins with their defense.  “We have a strong defense…lot of veterans on defense that know their assignments, know what to do,” said Coach High.Dallas War Hawx

The defensive captain is safety Aaron Booze (#8).  Coach High says that Booze is a “veteran on the team that likes to hit…going to be a force to be reckoned with.”

Defensive end/running back Robert Swiney (#53) was an all-star for the Texas United Football League last year.

Also keep an eye out for the young cornerback Zae William (#21) and veteran Derek Sauls (#13).  “They will shut down MOST aerial attacks.”

“Our defense is what is really going to shine for us.”

While their defense will shine, the War Hawx offense is going to catch teams off guard.

“We run a very unique offense,” said Coach High.  “We run an offense people haven’t seen in years…if it’s run correctly it’s going to be a force to be reckoned with.”  “It’s an old school offense; I pride myself in old school offense.”  “Old school offenses are hard to stop, because you don’t see it every day.”

Coach High said in our interview, “once we get that down, I feel we are going to be hard to stop.”  I recently contacted Coach High again and told me, “I think we’re ready for this potent rushing attack no one has seen in years at this level.”

And it all starts with the offensive line.

“I really pride ourselves on our offensive line, because we have some veterans on the line.”  Coach High goes on to say, “If you got big hard nose linemen, you’re going to run that ball…and that’s what we’re going to do.

The veteran linemen he points out are: Corey Nelson (#99), Darren Wright (#50), Alex Langston (#66) and Jon Coats (#56).

“If you want to stop me, that’s great, put 9 people in the box and pray we can’t throw.”

Don High serves as co-head coach and offensive coordinator.  Steven Laster is co-head coach, as well as, defensive coordinator.  Geno Evans handles the defensive line, linebackers, and special teams.

Chris “Cowboy” Stritzke is the team president of the Dallas War Hawx.  Bryan Toombs is the information director, and Joey Liistro serves as the team doctor.

The War Hawx kick off their first regular season game this Saturday, February 25th, against another first year team, the Garland Aztecs, at home.

All War Hawx home games will be played at Roffino Stadium at Bishop Lynch High School.  The stadium is located at:

9750 Ferguson Road

Dallas, TX 75228

War Hawx Schedule:

February 25th – Garland Aztecs

March 3rd – at Tarrant County Calvary

March 10th – Austin Vipers

March 17th – at Collin County Rattlers

March 24th – North Texas Stampede

March 31st – at Garland Aztecs

April 7th – Bye Week

April 14th – Tarrant County Calvary

April 21st – Bye Week

April 28th – at Waco Thunder

May 5th – North Texas Knights

May 12th – at North Texas Stampede

For more information about the Dallas War Hawx visit their website at:

www.dallaswarhawx.com

or their facebook fan page:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/213386575364203/

To listen to our interview with Coach Don High and Team President Chris “Cowboy” Stritzke click below and fast forward to 52:00

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chaserader/2012/02/01/dfwfootballnet-radio-show

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American Eightman Football League continues success

February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DFW Hawks

Photo by: Sarah Sweny-Smith

By Chase Rader (@chaserader)

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The American Eightman Football League have entered their 11th season as an 8 man league and 12th year as a league overall.  The league started in the fall of 2000 with teams playing in neighborhood and church parks of Dallas. The league completed 6 seasons, including 2 years with spring and fall play, before taking a 3 year hiatus while searching for new ownership.

AEFL finds its home

In 2007 Effrain and Ruben Pillado became the new owners of the AEFL.  After a few years of splitting games between HEB Pennington field and Josey Ranch, the AEFL found its permanent home at Pennington Field.  Playing games at Pennington field, “eliminates problems with weather,” said Ruben Galvan, who is the vice president for the AEFL.

The AEFL has a unique setup in that all AEFL games are played at one location on one day.  Sundays are game days for the league, with the first kickoff starting at 10 and games scheduled every two hours.

When asked about why they chose the one location, Ruben Pillado responded, “one of the biggest keys in 11-man is getting your players to show up at away games.”  “We felt like when we were going to [start] this league we said let’s just keep it at one central location so that no one really…has to travel out of town.”

Uniform Standards

One of the features of the league is the uniform standard.  The owners of the AEFL stress that every team must match.

Ruben Pillado goes on to say that they wanted to, “put a product out there [the fans] see this isn’t backyard football…this is really organized.” “Fans have told me that this looks really professional…and [the uniforms] look really nice!”

“I want fans to see that their son(s) are playing for something that is really organized, not just put together and made up,” says Pillado.  “Everyone who is joining the league is having fun, and they feel very proud of their team and the league.”

Ruben Galvan, also part owner for the DFW Hawks, says of the uniform standard that, “we want to improve the way people view semi-pro football.”  “We want the semi-pro name taken to another level and get more respect.”

Head Coach Bobbie Thomas of the Texas Takeover likes the uniform standard.  Thomas is “proud of the fact the AEFL polices the uniforms…they do an excellent job.”

Rams of the AEFL

Photo by Sarah Sweny-Smith

Along with location and professionalism, one of the drawing features of the AEFL is price.  For $7 a fan can watch all 6 games on a Sunday.  For $30 a person can get a season pass for every game in the regular season.  That works out to $0.63 a game.

When someone comes to an AEFL event, they can expect a fast paced game.  Even though each team has only 8 men on the field at a time, they still play on a 100 yard field.  “8 guys like arena, but still an 11 man concept,” said Ruben Pillado.  “The speed of the game is so quick.”  When talking about the amount of time a quarterback gets to throw, Pillado states, “If you get 3 seconds that’s gravy…you usually have a second or two to make a quick decision.”

Coach Responses:

Pete Espinosa, head coach of the Sachse Stallions, said of the league, “good league to be in, great facility…central location.”  “The way they run the league is fair.”  Espinosa goes on to say the league “looks more professional” and “the guys love it.”

Coach Lee of the Lewisville Savage also believes the AEFL “fairly gives teams a chance.”  Coach Lee also boasted of the talent in the AEFL.  “If you talk the talk, you better walk the walk. There are some great players in this league,” said Coach Lee.

“There is a great camaraderie amongst the guys,” said Coach Thomas of the Texas Takeover.  He goes on to say, “All [players and coaches] look out for one another…great fraternity.”

For more information about the American Eightman Football League, visit their website at:

www.eightman.org or like them on facebook: AEFL

To listen to Ruben Pillado’s interview click below and fast forward to 68:00 min.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chaserader/2012/02/15/dfwfootballnet-radio-show

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Sachse Stallions gallop in to the AEFL for the first time

February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Stallions' Jersey

By Chase Rader (@chaserader)

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When the American Eightman Football League (AEFL) kicks off the season this Sunday, February 12th, The Sachse Stallions will make their franchise debut during the 12:00pm game against the North Texas Sharks.

Pete Espinosa put the Stallions together and serves as owner, head coach, and offensive coordinator.

Coach Espinosa has been associated with the AEFL since 2007.  He was the offensive coordinator and head coach of the Rockwall Rage.  The Rage are not competing this year in the AEFL, but a handful of former Rage players along with some former players of the old Mid-Cities Militia have joined a crop of guys who have yet to compete in the AEFL.

Coach Espinosa says of his new team, “We’ve got a lot of new talent, a strong team…they are football smart and hungry.”  Coach Espinosa’s main goal for building the Stallions was to, “put together a group of guys that could play together.”

Sachse Stallions Defense

Linebacker Eric McCann (#12) serves as defensive captain.  McCann has been named to the All-AEFL team for the last 2 years.

Safety Dez Sherrer (#13) is played college football at Navarro Junior College and Midwestern State University.  Sherrer was All-AEFL last season.

A.J. Guiette (#41) begins his first year in the AEFL at defensive end.  Guiette was a standout at The Colony High School and played collegiately at Midwestern State University.

Sachse Stallions Offense

Stallions' Helmet

Stallions' Helmet

QB Tye Perkins (#9) is the offensive captain for the Stallions.  “He has good pocket presence…can deliver the passes all over the field,” said Head Coach Espinosa.

Ray Ray Jones (#15) “is one of the smallest guys in the league, but he’s so versatile and elusive.”  Jones lines up at tailback and plays slot receiver and will also return kicks.  Espinosa goes on to say that Jones is, “super quick and shifty.”

Running Back Dustin Woods (#24) was named the AEFL 2011 elite running back and AEFL All-Star in his first year last spring.

Joining Espinosa on the coaching staff are two AEFL veterans.  Defensive coordinator Marcus Cole competed in the league the last three years.  Lineman coach Ted Brown has 4 year of AEFL experience under his belt.

All AEFL games are played on Sunday’s at Pennington Field located at 1501 Central Drive, Bedford, TX, 76022.  Kickoff times start at 10:00am and run until every game is finished, with games scheduled to start every two hours.

Stallions Schedule:

2/12 – 12:00pm – North Texas Sharks

2/19 – 8:00pm – North Texas Jaguars

2/29 – 6:00pm – DFW Hawks

3/04 – 2:00pm – Fort Worth Rams

3/11 – 8:00pm – Lewisville Savage

3/18 – 6:00pm – Arlington Longhorns

3/25 – 8:00pm – Dallas Warriors

4/01 – 4:00pm – DFW Vipers

For more information on the Stallions visit their website at:

www.sachsestallions.com

check out some of their videos under the “Stallions Highlights” tab.

facebook: Sache Stallions

or follow them on twitter: @sachestallions

For information about the American Eightman Football League stop by their website:

www.eightman.org

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Coach Lee looks to release the Lewisville Savage on the AEFL

February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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By Chase Rader (@chaserader)

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“Whatever you do, you better do it whole hearted & bring a smash mouth team.”

“I truly believe that,” said Head Coach and Owner of the Lewisville Savage, Yosef Lee, about his coaching philosophy.

When asked about one of his reasons for coaching, Coach Lee gave us this classic; He wants to provide a “cure for the old man and all-madden blues.”

“If you don’t want to get hit, you better head hunt!”  Coach Lee’s style is simple and it has worked for him in the past.

Lee’s Background

Coach Lee has a history of taking guys and turning them in playoff caliber teams.  Before Coach Lee came down to Texas, his coaching career began in Kansas.  He began with Pop Warner when he was tricked into becoming a head coach.  Coach Lee took the kids nobody wanted and made them successful.

Lee later ran into an old college buddy of his who was the defensive coordinator for the Kansas Coyotes.  Coach Lee drew up some plays with him and before he knew it he was coaching in an arena league.  “I was just watching T.V. and got the call to be an assistant on defense, and before I knew it, I was coaching linebackers…in front of 8-10 thousand people,” said Lee.  “Man, I’m really doing this!”

Not long after parting ways with the Coyotes, Coach Lee was the head man for a team he started called the Topeka Savage.  The idea was planted in his head by former players of his urging him to start a team, so he started “designing plays on my workbench.”  Coach Lee said he took a bunch of “scrappy guys” and made the playoffs their first year in the Central Plains Football League.

Smashmouth Savage Football

Smashmouth football at its best ~ By Sarah Sweny-Smith

Lewisville Savage

Fast forward to 2011, which was the inaugural year for the Lewisville Savage, they made the American Eightman Football Leauge (AEFL) playoffs.   They had a strong second half of the season to finish 4-5.

This year, Coach Lee said about his team, “We’ve got a good crop of guys…they’re going to do some damage.”  “Everyone is going to have to make room for the Savage.”

The man who helped “turn the season around”, said Coach Lee, is nose tackle Eric “Locke Down” Locke (#72).  “He’s an awesome player we picked up in the middle of the season.”

Coach Lee believes in letting his players be themselves.  Come out to watch the Savage play and you will see guys with nicknames on their back like the old XFL.

Brice “Big Berg” Hohenberger is a 6’2”, 275lbs RB! and defensive end.

Coach Lee says teams are going to have a hard time catching Darrius “Redd” Teamer (#27), who is a RB/SS/LB.

Another player to look out for is Darrius “Dee Jobe” Jobe (#6), a fullback and linebacker.

When asked about whom fans need to look out for, Coach Lee gave us:

Linebacker Ryan Ballard (#51), Phillip “Rhino” Renaldo, QB John “J-RO” Hopkins (#5), WR/QB Xavier Anderson (#81), and hybrid DE/LB DaJoun Debrain (#50).

Headhunters

Savage Headhunters ~ By Sarah Sweny-Smith

Coach Lee laid out the challenge to the AEFL, “keep us out of the end zone!”

The Savage are the first game of the afternoon for the kickoff of the 2012 season this Sunday, February 12th at 10:00am, when they play the Fort Worth Rams.  “We plan on having Ram Chops for lunch,” said an enthusiastic Coach Lee.

All AEFL games are played on Sunday’s at Pennington Field located at 1501 Central Drive, Bedford, TX, 76022.  Kickoff times start at 10:00am and run until every game is finished, with games scheduled to start every two hours.

2012 Savage Schedule:

2/12 – 10:00am – Fort Worth Rams

2/19 – 10:00am – North Texas Trojans

2/26 – 2:00pm – North Texas Sharks

3/04 – 10:00am – Arlington Longhorns

3/11 – 8:00pm – Sachse Stallions

3/18 – 8:00pm – DFW Hawks

3/25 – 12:00pm – North Texas Jaguars

4/01 – 12:00pm – Denton Dragons

To listen to Coach Lee’s interview with us on the dfwfootball.net show on blogtalkradio.com visit:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chaserader/2012/02/08/dfwfootballnet-radio-show

To listen to just Coach Lee’s interview, fast forward to 99:40 in the broadcast.  LB Dajoun DeBraine joins him later in the interview.

For more information about the Savage, you can find him on Facebook: Lewisville Savage

Or visit the AEFL’s website at:

www.eightman.org

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Texas TakeOver makes its move to the top of the AEFL

February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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By Chase Rader (@chaserader)

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The Texas TakeOver begins their 2nd year in the American Eightman Football League (AEFL) ready to make the move to the top spot.  In their inaugural season last year, the TakeOver posted a 5-4 record and made the AEFL playoffs.

Oscar Cedillo and Bobbie Thomas own the team.  Cedillo and Thomas played together with the Texas Smash organization.  Bobbie Thomas serves as the head coach, while Oscar Cedillo is the assistant head coach.  When they started the TakeOver Coach Thomas and Coach Cedillo wanted, “good men over good football players,” says Coach Thomas.  It turns out they have both.

TakeOver Offense

WR Donta Malcolm (#3) is the captain of what promises to be an explosive offense this year.  Malcolm also is the kick returner for the TakeOver.  “Best KR in the league,” says Coach Thomas.  Last year Malcom returned two kicks for scores and owns the AEFL record with a 106 yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

Malcolm leads a group of wide receivers that includes, Duane “Ears” Guyton.  Coach Thomas said that Guyton was the top receiver in the league in 2011.  Guyton hauled in 10 TD passes last year.

Other receivers include Anthony Alexander (#19) who played at Northeastern Oklahoma State and WR/RB Chris Lee (#2) who played at Alcorn State.

Jones

TE Cameron Jones for the TakeOver ~ By Sarah Sweny-Smith

TE Cameron Jones (#18), “is the best tight end this league has ever seen,” according to Coach Thomas.  Jones is 6’5” 270 lbs, and has been an “all-star since he’s been here.”  Coach Thomas went on to say about Jones, “expect him to tear the league apart this season!”

Montrell Vann (#21) returns to the running back position.  His first run in the AEFL was a 65 yard touchdown.  Vann was an all-conference back at Friends University of Central Kansas.

Fred Davis (#7) was the QB of the year in 2009.  Davis has tossed 36 touchdowns over the past three seasons, including 20 last year.  Davis also led the TakeOver in rushing TD’s in 2011.  Davis is, “very steady…competitive, and accurate when he’s on,” according to Coach Thomas.

TakeOver Defense

On the defensive side of the ball, defensive lineman William Hackney (#44) serves as the TakeOver’s captain.  Hackney has tallied 20 sacks over the past 3 seasons.

Joining Hackney on the line will be David Jackson (#23).  Jackson will bring his 4.38 speed to the defensive end position this year.  Jackson also designed the TakeOver’s offseason workout.

Coach Thomas states that, LB Cornelius Houston (#1), is a “beast of a player…very smart, very intelligent football player.”

TakeOver - Jackson

David Jackson for the TakeOver ~By Sarah Sweny-Smith

Kelle Dye (#5) joins the team this year to play outside linebacker and Terrence Weatherspoon (#4) will be in the secondary.

Carson-Newman graduate Robbie Milem (#16) handles the kicking duties for the TakeOver.

Derek Whisenand and Jonathan McCain split defensive coordinator duties, while Coach Thomas handles the play calling duties.

All AEFL games are played on Sunday’s at Pennington Field located at 1501 Central Drive, Bedford, TX, 76022.  Kickoff times start at 10:00am and run until every game is finished, with games scheduled to start every two hours.

The TakeOver start their season as one of the AEFL games of the week.  They have the 4:00pm kickoff against the DFW Vipers.

2012 TakeOver Schedule:

2/12 – 4:00pm – DFW Vipers

2/19 – 2:00pm – FW Rams

2/26 – 4:00pm – Dallas Warriors

3/04 – 6:00pm – North Texas Trojans

3/11 – 12:00pm – Denton Dragons

3/18 – 2:00pm – North Texas Jaguars

3/25 – 4:00pm – DFW Hawks

4/1 – 8:00pm – Arlington Longhorns

For more information on the TakeOver, visit their website at:

www.texastakeoverfootball.com

or

www.eightman.org

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Dallas Warriors are cementing Legendary Status

February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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By Chase Rader (@chaserader)

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Brothers Efrain and Ruben Pillado started the Dallas Warriors in 2002.  When you visit the American Eightman Football League website, you will find them under the “Legendary Franchises” tab.  According to AEFL website they are the, “oldest active franchise.”

The Pillado brothers continue to run the team today with Ruben serving as head coach.  The Warriors have a 47-30 record since their conception in 2002.  The 47 wins are the most by a head coach in AEFL history.

The Warriors won the AEFL title in 2002, but, have been in a drought since.  They came close in 2010 only to fall short to the upstart DFW Hawks.  Last year, in 2011, the Warriors made it to the semi-finals.

Warriors Offense

Dallas Warriors TD

The Warriors have scored many TD's in their history

Offensively, the Warriors are led by their QB, Eric Foreman (#7).  Foreman has tallied 35 TD passes in the past two seasons.

Foreman’s targets include; WR Jake Pickering (#24) and WR Marvin Williams (#10).  Pickering has hauled in 10 TD’s in the past two seasons and Williams has 13 TD’s receptions over the 2009 and 2011 seasons.

Calvin Brent (#6) only stands 5’9” and weighs around 145 lbs, but was clocked at 4.1 sec. in the 40!  Brent serves as DB, kick returner, and RB for the Warriors.

Lining up in the backfield with Brent is RB Lee Smalls (#4).

Center Dale Willis (#61) and Guard Nelson Salgado (#99) are two of the anchors on the O-line.

Warriors Defense

LB Willie Hernandez (#11) serves as the Warriors defensive captain.

Ross Huffstetler (#98), who has one of the better football names, is a 6’3” 225 defensive end.

Warriors Catch

Warriors have been ball hawks

Quinta “Tu-Tu” Becks (#1) picked off 5 passes in 2010.  Along with playing DB, Becks is also a KR and WR.

Former University of Texas Longhorn, Gayland Minor (#2), joins Becks in the secondary.

Two other players to keep an eye out for are Chad Jackson (#74) and Gus Valentine (#89).  Both of them have been playing with the Warriors from the start of the organization in 2002, and have played alongside the Pillado brothers since 1999.

All AEFL games are played on Sunday’s at Pennington Field located at 1501 Central Drive, Bedford, TX, 76022.  Kickoff times start at 10:00am and run until every game is finished, with games scheduled to start every two hours.

The Warriors begin their 2012 season Feb. 12th at 8:00pm.

Warriors’ regular season schedule:

2/12 – 8:00pm – Denton Dragons

2/19 – 12:00pm – Arlington Longhorns

2/26 – 4:00pm – Texas TakeOver

3/04 – 4:00pm – DFW Vipers

3/11 – 6:00pm – North Texas Jaguars

3/18 – 4:00pm – North Texas Trojans

3/25 – 8:00pm – Sachse Stallions

4/01 – 6:00pm – Fort Worth Rams

For more information about the Warriors, check out their website:

http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=warriors2002

or the AEFL website at:

www.eightman.org

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DFW Hawks aim for Three-Peat

February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DFW Hawks

Back to Back AEFL Champs ~ By Sarah Sweny-Smith

By Chase Rader (@chaserader)

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The two time defending AEFL champions, DFW Hawks, haven’t lost a game since beginning competition in the American Eightman Football League in 2010.  The Hawks have won 22 consecutive games against AEFL foes, plus a victory over a local arena team.  But, the path for the Hawks becoming an organization actually started in 1999.

Cole and Galvan

Current owner and center, Ruben Galvan (Jersey #99), ran into an old pal he had known since 7th grade, Billy Cole (#46), at the Richardson Berkner 10 year high school reunion.  Cole played collegiately at Tulsa University where he made a key play for the Golden Hurricane to secure a victory over a Marshall Faulk led San Diego State University in the 1991 Freedom Bowl.  Cole ended up talking Galvan into playing semi-pro ball with him.

The next year Cole and Galvan began playing in an upstart league that played in the neighborhood parks of Dallas, which would eventually become the current AEFL.  In 2009, with both Galvan and Cole about to enter their 40’s they decided to build the Hawks organization.  Since that time (Michael Payne (#21) who has been with the Hawks from the beginning, also became part owner) the Hawks have yet to lose.

DFW Hawks Offense

Ty Bell, QB

Ty Bell is the QB

The offense starts with their captain, QB Ty Bell (#2).  In his first two seasons with the Hawks he has been named the AEFL offensive MVP, as well as, an AEFL All-Star.  “He’s been a game changer…the missing piece”, said Galvan.  Bell led the AEFL in TD Passes (25) and rushing TD’s (9) in 2011.  Galvan’s recalls one the things that sticks out for him about Bell was in 2010 AEFL Championship game when the Hawks were down with less than 30 left against their natural rival, the Dallas Warriors, Bell wanted to return the kickoff.  Bell stepped in and returned the kick for the Championship winning touchdown.

Co-Founder Michael Payne is one the main targets for Bell.  Payne, who has 7 years semi-pro experience, has been named an AEFL All-Star in 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011.  Payne led the league last year in TD receptions (11).  Payne was honored as the AEFL elite WR in 2011.

WR Bryson Clark (#1) enters his 6th season in the AEFL, while WR Jason Innman (#15) enters his 5th; both have been a Hawk from the start.

The Hawks will have a new running back for them in 2012.  Kevin Clater (#25) joins the team with AEFL experience where he was an AEFL All Star in 2010.

Helping pave the way for Clater and providing protection for Bell will be Jarvis Elekwachi (#70).  Elekwachi is starting his 5th season out of the University of Houston and was named AEFL Elite OL in 2011.

Helping anchor the offensive line are; semi-pro veteran and Central Arkansas graduate OL/DT Mark Woods (#76), multiple time AEFL all-star guard Duron Alexander (#62), and Langston University alumni OL Antwan Battle (#75), all who have been with the Hawks from the beginning.

Frisco Centennial football coach Zach Howard (#8) was named AEFL Elite Athlete last year and is back for the 2012 season on both offense and defense.

Billy Cole

Billy Cole

DFW Hawks Defense

Defensively, The Hawks are led by Captain LB Kris Radican (#33).  Radican is in his second season with the Hawks.  Next to Radican is co-owner LB Billy Cole.  Cole also serves as the defensive coordinator.

LB Shane Dodd (#28) enters his 8th season in the AEFL and was named an AEFL All-Star in 2009.

Defensive Tackle Anton McKinney (#40) is the “man who holds it down in the middle” says Galvan.  McKinney is in his 6th season in AEFL and has been an AEFL All Star from 2008-2011.

Next to McKinney at the DE position is Keath Shields (#43).  Shields has earned 27.5 sacks since 2009 and was named AEFL Elite DE in 2010 and Co-Elite DE in 2011.

The Hawks added another AEFL Elite DE in Brandon Chatman (#00).  Chatman was given the honor in 2008 and leads the league in sacks since 2009 with 30.

Adding depth to the D-Line is Braden Galvan (#23).  Galvan has been with the Hawks from the beginning and “helps a lot with player personnel,” said his older cousin Ruben Galvan.

DE Marcus Griffin (#4) and DT Bryan Andrews (#54), both in their 3rd year with the Hawks, add to the defensive line rotation.

Bobby Harris (#26) won the AEFL Elite DB award in 2011 and is back at his safety position.

Defensive captain Chuck Hasley (#24) returns to the secondary after spending 2011 on IR.  The Hardin-Simmons graduate garnered the AEFL Defensive MVP in 2010, when he picked off 5 passes.

Joining Hasley and Harris in the secondary is Latroy Woodruff (#22) who enters his 4th season in the AEFL and Marcus Melton (#6) who has played all of his 3 seasons in the AEFL with the Hawks.

Derrick Fuller (#11) enters his third year handling the kicking duties.

Leading the Hawks in his third year as the head coach is Mike Martin.  The former player has a 100% winning percentage.  Martin’s assistants are Reed Lowery (offensive coordinator) and Chad Dorman (linemen).

The Hawks begin the quest for their third straight title and undefeated season February 12th at 2:00pm in the first feature game of the afternoon against the Arlington Longhorns.

All AEFL games are played on Sunday’s at Pennington Field located at 1501 Central Drive, Bedford, TX, 76022.  Kickoff times start at 10:00am and run until every game is finished, with games scheduled to start every two hours.

DFW Hawks Schedule:

2/12 – 2:00pm: Arlington Longhorns

DFW Hawks

DFW Hawks

2/19 – 4:00pm: DFW Vipers

2/26 – 6:00pm: Sache Stallions

3/4 – 12:00pm: North Texas Sharks

3/11 – 4:00pm: Fort Worth Rams

3/18 – 8:00pm: Lewisville Stallions

3/25 – 4:00pm: Texas Takeover

4/1 – 2:00pm: North Texas Trojans

For more information about the Hawks, check out their website at www.dfwhawks.com or find them on facebook, DFW Hawks.

Listen to Ruben Galvan (#99) talk with us on the dfwfootball.net show on blogtalkradio.com at:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chaserader/2012/02/01/dfwfootballnet-radio-show

To listen to just Ruben’s part, fast forward in the show to 88:00.

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North Texas Trojans Ready to Recapture AEFL Title

February 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

North Texas Trojans Logo

By Chase Rader

Chase Rader

Chase Rader

The North Texas Trojans, based out of Lewisville, won the American Eightman Football League in the 2009 season.  After a two season drought, they are ready to get back on the field in search of their second title starting Feb. 12th.

Leading the Trojans is head coach Brandon Roberts.  Roberts has 8 years of playing experience at the semi-pro level.  Coach Roberts serves as offensive coordinator, as well as, co-owner.

Marvin Williams also wears multiple hats for the Trojans.  Coach Williams is the owner, co-defensive coordinator, and cornerback (Jersey #2).  Coach Williams has 5 years experience in semi-pro football and was named to the All-AEFL team in 2011 from his corner position.  Coach Williams has been the owner since the team was established in 2007.

Coach Roderick Brown, who has 9 years of playing experience under his belt, will be alongside Coach Williams as the co-defensive coordinator.

Marvin Williams

Marvin Williams plays defense for the Trojans ~ Photo by Sarah Sweny-Smith

Quarterback Sylvester Walker (#1), is the Captain of an offensive unit that includes players: wide receiver Reggie Collins (#3), running back Vince Washington (#25) and running back Andre Sparrow (#31).

The defense is lead by their free safety/athlete Captain Larry Wilson (#9).  The defense also features; cornerback Jermaine Turner (#21), defensive end Greg Williams (#40) along with Coach/Owner Marvin Williams.

The Trojans kick off against their natural rival, the North Texas Jaguars, at 6:00pm on February 12th at Pennington Field.  The Jaguars and the Denton Dragons are teams that broke off from the Trojans.  The Trojans and Dragons face off in the 12:00pm game on February 26th.

The AEFL plays all of their games at Pennington Field (1501 Central Drive, Bedford, TX, 76022) on Sundays starting Feb. 12th for an 8 week season, plus playoffs.

North Texas Trojans Schedule:

Sun. 2/12 – North Texas Jaguars – 6:00pm

Sun. 2/19 – Lewisville Savage – 10:00am

Sun. 2/26 – Denton Dragons – 12:00pm

Sun. 3/4 – Texas Takeover – 6:00pm

Sun. 3/11 – DFW Vipers – 2:00pm

Sun. 3/18 – Dallas Warriors – 4:00pm

Sun. 3/25 – North Texas Sharks – 10:00am

Sun. 4/1 – DFW Hawks – 2:00pm

For more information on the Trojans; like them on facebook, North Texas Trojans, or visit their website at www.leaguelineup.com/northtexastrojans/

 

NT Trojans 2009 Champs

NT Trojans 2009 Champs

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