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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

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By Chase Rader

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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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Dfwfootball Spring Previews 2012

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Thad Martin -- Photo Credit: Chase Rader

We are in the process of gathering information for the 2012 Spring Previews at Dfwfootball.net.

We are actively researching your website and Facebook pages, but if you want to help us out, we’d be happy to hear from you in order get a better look at your team.

We also might contact you for more information, so, bear with us.  We are hoping to be doing all of the Spring Previews in the month o

f February.  Some of the previews may carry over to the month of March.

We do want to preview your team!  Please don’t let us miss your football team. You can help us out by sending an email to us at info<at>dfwfootball.net or contact us through our Contact page.

Some things you might want to include are:

  • Coaches/Staff
  • Players/positions
  • Type of offense and defensive scheme you run
  • Contact info such as website and social media networks
  • League you play in
  • Any current personnel needs
  • Where you play/practice
  • Copy of a schedule
  • Logo/artwork/pictures for the team
  • Cheerleaders/Dancers information

 

These pieces of information will be very helpful to getting a preview on your team.  We currently working on teams from the American Eightman Football League for a series of previews we plan on publishing beginning February 6, 2012.

We will do the outdoor leagues first and progress to the women and arena teams.

Don’t miss the chance to be previewed by our team Contact us today!

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Weatherford Bullets enter another year of Semi-Pro football

November 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Weather Bullets have been tough

By Chase Rader

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The Weatherford Bullets enter their 5th year as a semi-pro team.  Prior to the Bullets joining the Texas United Football League, they were a flag football team in Weatherford.

Adam Sharp, a current standout player, was already playing semi-pro ball in Dallas.  He encouraged his flag football teammates to join together and form a full contact team.  Teammates joined forces and started the Weatherford Bullets in 2007.

Jeromy Puckett and his wife Chastity took over the team this past summer.  Joe Greene will be the head coach for the new owners in 2012.

Weatherford’s natural rival in the Abilene Gladiators folded this season.  Their long time foe will now be their main rival, the Fort Worth Avengers.

Dfwfootball.net was at both games between them in 2011.  Both games came down to the wire.  These two should have another great round of games in 2012.

Weatherford made it to the TUFL playoffs last year, only to lose to eventual champion Cooke County.

The 2012 season begins for the Bullets this Sunday, 11/6/2011.  Tryouts for the team start at 1:30pm when registration begins.

Weatherford will have some familiar face back this year.  Matt Long will be returning to QB for the Bullets again.  Antonio Rodriguez steps back into his role as middle linebacker.  Rodriguez played for Barcelona (2003) and Amsterdam (2004) of NFL Europe.

For more information about the Bullets visit their website at www.weatherfordbullets.com or their Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Weatherford-Bullets/228054173097

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North Texas Stampede ready to make a run at MPFL Championship

October 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Jason Goss

Jason Goss of the Stampede -- Photo by Chase Rader

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The North Texas Stampede enters the 2012 season as one of DFW’s premier semi-professional football teams.  The Stampede will begin their 11th year as an organization, the longest of any semi-pro team in the DFW area.

The Stampede finished first in the Metro Division of the Minor Professional Football League (MPFL) in 2011 with a 9-1-1 record.  2010 was their first year in the MPFL after moving from the Texas United Football League.   They ended up number 16 in the SemiPro BCS national rankings.

Though their playoff campaign was cut short by division foe Wichita, the Stampede are looking for men to help them win the MPFL Championship in 2012.

North Texas Stampede

The Stampede

Tryouts for the Stampede are held at their weekly practice; Sundays at Eastern Hills High School, 5701 Shelton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76112 at 3pm.  Their first full pad practice is this Sunday!

Coach Shaun Freeman enters his seventh year as the head man for the Stampede.  He will be joined on the sideline by Jamie Mele (O-Line) and James Childers (WR’s).

Jason Goss, former player of the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats and most recently Edmonton Eskimos, will serve as a player-coach with responsibilities as the defensive coordinator.  Patrick Porter, a 4 year semi-pro veteran, enters his 10th year as the Stampedes owner.

The Stampede will once again play their home games on Pennington Field in H.E.B.

The 2012 schedule isn’t out yet, but the Stampede will host a Toys-For-Tots game in December.

For more information visit their website at www.northtexasstampede.com.

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