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 NFL NEWS, VIEWS AND SCORES
By:  Mercedes Wiggins  


 

SUPER BOWL XLIV IS OVER!!

THE SAINTS CAME "MARCHIN' IN AND STRUTTED THEIR STUFF" AS THEY WON THE COVETED VINCE LOMBARDI TROPHY!
 

IN THEIR FIRST EVER SUPER BOWL APPEARANCE, THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS COME OUT ON TOP OVER THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 31 - 17.

 


  The game in pictures....


 

 

     

          
  
    WR Devery Henderson

     

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    NFL EXTRA POINTS
    February 9, 2010
    Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Walter Jones has announced his retirement after 12 years with the team.  Jones is regarded as the best offensive tackle to ever play in the NFL.  He was the #6 overall pick in the 1997 Draft. NFL all-rookie pick in 1997. Nine-time Pro Bowl Selection, Six Time all NFC selection, Four time first team All-Pro, three time second team All Pro, selected to the NFL's all-decade team for the 2000s, started all 180 gmes he playe for the Seahawks, but missed the past 20 because of injury. 

    HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2010:
    Russ Grim, guard 1981-1991 Washington Redskins (11 season 140 games. Four straight Pro Bowls (1983-86.On NFL all-decade team.
    Ricky Jackson, linebacker, 1981-1993 New Orleans Saints, 1994-95 San Francisco 49ers (15 seasons, 227 games). Six-time Pro Bowl player and four-time first-team All Pro. Had 128 career sacks.
    Dick LeBeau, cornerback, 1959-1972 Detroit Lions (14 seasons, 185 games). Three Pro Bowls. His 62 interceptions are tied for eighth all-time.
    Floyd Little, running bac, 1967-1975 Denver Broncos(nine seasons, 117 games)Named to two AFL All-Star Games, three AFC-NFC Pro Bowls. Amassed more than 12,000 all -purpose yards and 54 TDs.
    John Randle, defensive tackle (1990-2000). Minnesota Vikings, (14 seasons, 219 games), Seattle Seahawks 200103). Seven Pro Bowls.  Recorded 137-1/ sacks during career, with nine seasons of at least 10 sacks.
    Jerry Rice, wide receiver, 1985-2000 San Francisco 49ers, 2001-04 Oakland Raiders, 2004 Seattle Seahawks (20 seasons, 303 games).  Named first team All Pro 11 sunsecutive seasons and voted to 13 Pro Bowls. On NFL's All-Decade Teams of 1980s and 1990s and NFL's 75th Anniversary Team. Holds NFL records for receptions (1549), receiving yards (22,895), total touchdowns (208) combined neet yards (23,546).
    Emmitt Smith, running back, 1990-2002 Dallas Cowboys, 2003-04 Arizona Cardinals (15 seasons, 226 games). Named All-Pro four times and voted to eight Pro Bowls. Won rushing crowns in 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1995. Holds NFL records of 18,355 rushing yards and 164 rushing touchdowns.

     
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      THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL NEWS TODAY  WOULD LIKE TO THANK CLASS OF 2010 HALL OF FAMER
    GUY "TINY" LEE FOR CREATING AND DESIGNING THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME LOGO (above).  WHAT AN AWESOME JOB TINY.  YOU DO GREAT WORK AND WE THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR US!  YOU ARE TRULY DESERVING OF BEING IN OUR "League of Extraordinary People".  
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    Over the next few months, we will be showcasing members of our HOF Class of
    2010.  Check back often.
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    AMERICAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2011 NOMINATION APPLICATION

     

     Nominations for the Class of 2011 are now being accepted.  Please check the HOF Pre-Application page above. 

    The 2011 Hall of Fame Awards Banquet will once again be held at Keys Gate Golf & Country Club, Thursday, January 13, 2011.




     

     UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS
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     The UFL has announced that they are considering the addition of new new franchises for 2010, and will play a ten game regular season schedule.
    We will keep you up to date on the progress and news on the UFL.
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     MINOR LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAMES COMING UP IN 2010
    * Note-If your league or association has a all-star game planned, let us know and we will publish the information here.


    MAINLAND ALL STARS VS HAWAIIAN WARRIORS MARCH 2010
    Ralph Kratchovil, Head Coach/Director of the 2nd Annual "Honolulu Bowl" All-Star game vs Hawaiian Warriors has announced that the game will be played in March 2010, and the date will be announced soon. The MainLand Stars defeated the HawaiianWarriors 21-14 in this year's game.  For more details to to
    www.eteamz.com/mainlandallstars or email Ralph at: Ralphmcoachk@aol.com


    15th ANNUAL CASINO BOWL MARCH 27, 2010 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
    Casino Bow XV will be held on March 27, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The National Football Events All-Stars will play the Minor League Football News All-Americans. Information for Players, Staff, and Fans can be found on their new web sites
    www.casinobowl.net and www.nationalfootballevents.com or by calling 630-918-5743.


    MAY 15, 2010-AMERICAN MVP SCOUTING ALL-STAR GAME
    The American MVP Scouting Service is sponsoring a all-star game, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  A pro combine will also be held that weekend.  For more details go to their web site at
    www.leaguelineup.com/americanmvp. Contact one of the directors and request info on the game.

    SEPTEMBER 18,2010-Far West All-Stars vs Wild West Football All-Stars,
    Las Vegas, Nevada. For info go to www.leaguelineup.com/fwfa/

    NOVEMBER 20, 2010-Western Football News All-Stars vs Wild West Football All-Stars. Saturday, November 20.2010.
    For info go to
    www.leaguelineup.com/westernfn

    January 15, 2011-The Red River Shootout, held the third weekend of January in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and sponsored by the North Texas Stamped of the Texas United Football League has announced it will include a all-star game in 2011. The Western All-Stars will take on the Texas United League All-Stars. Players can sign up for this game by emailing: Dick Suess @ pifl98@aol.com



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    MINOR LEAGUE SCORES:
    Weekend of February 6th:

    FLORIDA FOOTBALL ALLIANCE
    East Coast Reapers 36-Broward Bears 26
    Miami Spartans 36-Fort Myers Spartans 0
    Brandenton Gladiators 42-Sarasota Millionaires 6
    Orlando Rage 41-Muck City Stars 7
    Magic City Bulls 27-Port Lucie Bobcats 7
    Brevard Rams 28-Central Florida Tigers 0
    Florida Falcons 39-Daytona Wildcats 20

    NATIONAL INDEPENDENT FOOTBALL LEAGUE
    Bay Area Warriors 12-Florida Regulators 6
    Columbia Co. Falcons 33-North Florida Rams 0
    Georgia Firebirds 21-Glynn Co. Revolution 6
    Lake Sumter Gladiators 24-Anclogte Pirates 0
    Putnam Co. Jaguars 12-Central Florida Battlecats 6

    COPPER LEAGUE OF ARIZONA
    Arizona Thunder 13-East Valley Mustangs 10
    Glendale Bulldogs 42-Globe-Miami Sting 0
    Peoria Patriots 14-Glendale Rangers 10
    Phoenix Outlaws 20-Northern Arizona 0

    ARIZONA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
    Casa Grande Wolfpack 22-Buckeye Warriors 0
    Flagstaf Hit Men 22-Bisbee Ironmen 9
    Paradise Valley Crusaders 13-Phenix Raiders 6
    Tucson Desert Demons 35-Cochise Co. Cavaliers 13
    Westside Monsoon 21-West Valley Head Hunters 7
    Southwest Stampede 22-Cave Creek Cavaliers 13




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    MINOR LEAGUE  NEWS & VIEWS 
    By: Dick Suess
    February 9, 2010

    The North Eastern Alliance has announced its lineup of teams for the 2010 season:
    Buffalo Gladiators, Monroe County Sting (defending champions), Cortland Bulldogs, Oneida County Titans, Delaware County Rattlers (new), SouthernTier Diesel, Jamestown Chiefs, Troy Fighting Irish, Lyndonville Tigers and Watertown Revolution.
    The Monroe County Sting defeated the Kings Comets (Mid Continental League), in the Sunshine Bowl/Ameican Football Rules National Championship in Homestead, Florida on January 16th.

    Heartland League News
    The Heartland Football League (AA), has added the following teams from the USFA for this season: Lima Warriors, Akron Jagz, Ohio Valley Warriors, North Coast Vikings, Kentucky/Ohio Extreme and Cleveland Cobras.  The league has 24 teams. The Mid-Ohio Jets won the AFNT Class AA National Championship at the Sunshine Bowl Extravaganza Weekend.

    NEW LEAGUE IN HAWAII
    A new minor football league is in the works for the Islands of Hawaii. The old Hawaii League produced some great teams in the past, until the economy and high expenses of traveling between the Islands forced it out of business. With the new Super Ferry between the Islands in operations and fares being resonable, a league is being formed.  For more info email: Corbishop@aol.com

    The World Football League has announced its lineup of team for their third season of  play which kicks off May 1st:
    CENTRAL DIVISION-Arkansas Wildcats, Kansas Kaos, Oklahoma Thunder , Oklahoma Wolverines.
    HEARTLAND DIVISION-Capital City (Lincoln, Nebraska) Crush, Des Moines Blaze, Midwest (Iowa) Rampage, Sioux Falls (SD) Shrine and Nebraska Wildcats.
    MIDSTATES DIVISION-St.Louis Bulldogs, Springfield(Illinois) Headhunters and Tennessee (Memphis) Vengence.
    SOUTH DIVISION-Austin Gamebreakers, Dallas Diesel, Eagle Mt.(Tx) Marauders and Texas (Hutto,) Bulldogs.
    The Oklahoma Thunder are the two time defending champions, and have never lost a game.

    NORTH AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEWS:
    The North American Football League has added more divisions and teams to its lineup for the Western Region this season.  The Northwest Division has eight teams: Kitsap County (Wash) Bears, Eastside (Seattle) Extreme, Bellingham(Wash) Bulldogs, Grays Harbor (Wash) Bearcats, Portland(Oregon) Raiders and Southeast Oregon Renegades. The Bulldogs are defending champions. Pacific Region's Bayside Division has the San Diego Thunder, California Tide, and Ventura Sabers.  The Sun Valley Division has the Las Vegas Kings and Las Vegas Bucaneers. The Mile High Division has the Casper (Wyoming) Storm, Colorado Force and Colorado Renegades. 
    All of the team are eligible to compete in the 9th Annual Far West Football Alliance Tournament that leads to the Championship, November 20, 2010 in Las Vegas.

    The Ironman Football League was founded by Chris Chudada in 1996. Its purpose is to provide a professional and quality atmosphere for its players and fans. The league also provides players 18 & older the ability to play full contact highly competitive football on a professional level.
    The IFL has just announced that the league's biggest game "Ironbowl XIV will be played this year in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin at the $4.2 million dollar renovation project of Hart Park on Saturday August 28th.
    There have been 13 very exciting Ironbowl championships in the history of the IFL.  Each year the top teams from each of their respected conferences compete ina single elimination playoff series where one team from each conference will compete in teh Ironbowl for the greates prize.


    The Southeast Football League (Florida), kicks off its 8th season of play, January 13th. The league was organized by Jesse & Mercedes Wiggins in 2003. Past winners: 2003-Knights of Miami; 2004-Knights of Miami; 2005-Orange County Flacons; 2006-Central Florida Thoroughbreds; 2007-Central Coast Thoroughbreds;2008-Knights of Miami; 2009-Brevard Warriors.
    2010 lineup of teams by divisions:
    NORTH-Tampa Bay Bulldogs, Osceola Rattlers, Florida Crusaders, Central Floriga Thoroughbreds and Florida Thunder.
    SOUTH-Lauderdale Lions, Florida (Homestead) Kings, Hallandale Cardianals, Pompano Beach Yellowtails and South Florida Broncos.
    NORTHEAST -Brevard Warriors, Palm Beach Mariners, Palm Beach Jaguars, South Broward Jaguars and Treasure Coast Buccaneers.
    SOUTHEAST-Bone Island Pirates, Knights of Miami, Miami Warriors, South Florida Saints and South Florida Sharks.
    To learn more about the league go to www.southeastfootballleague.com


    The Texas/Louisiana Southwest Football Conference kicks off their season March 6, 2010 with the following teams:
    Houston Cardinals, Louisiana Patriots (defending champions), Lake Charles Panthers, Spring Heat, 3rd Coast Hard Hittaz, Gulf Coast Outlaws, Texas Gladiators and Texas Beast.


    The Texas United Football League has announced its lineup of teams for the 2010 season which kicks off February 27th:
    WEST DIVISION: Weatherford Bullets, Abilene Gladiators, Tarrant County Hazard, Vernon Jaguars and Fort Worth Avengers (defending champions)
    EAST DIVISION: Port City Jaguars, Shreveport Steam, Texas Xtreme, East Texas Wildcats and East Texas Outlaws.
    CENTRAL DIVISION: North Texas Stampede, Collin County Rattlers, Hunt County Longhorns and Texas Blaze.
    SOUTH DIVISION: Waco Twisters, Kileen Knights, San Antonio Desperados, Copparas Cove Soldiers and Waller County Gladiators.
    Check out their web site at: www.texasunitedfootballleague.com

    If you would like to see your team, league or association's news listed here send the information to: pifl98@aol.com

    The AFNT rankings listed below on this page are final for this season. The Western Football News final rankings are also posted at www.leaguelineup.com/westernfn.


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    SUNSHINE BOWL EXTRAVAGANZA NEWS AND VIEWS
     
     
    The name Sunshine Bowl Sports Extravaganza is owned by
    Mercedes & Jesse Wiggins.

    The 9th Annual Sunshine Bowl Sports Extravaganza will be back again in January , 2011 "Bigger and Better". The Hall of Fame and Sunshine Bowl Extravaganza is always held during the Martin Luther King weekend in Homestead,Florida.
    The International All-Stars vs Southeast League All-Stars will once again be part of it, along with four National Championship Game, the Martin Luther King and Hurricane Bowls, and the North-South Bowl.
    The second annual American Football Hall of Fame banquet and awards ceremony will also be held the Thursday before the games, January 13, 2011.

    The American Football News Today would like to thank all the teams, players, coaches, administrators and fans that made this year's Sunshine Bowl Extravaganza the biggest and best ever.
    We proved that the participating teams were truly the best in MINOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

    AMERICAN FOOTBALL NEWS TODAY TO START WINTER RANKINGS SOON!
    The Winter rankings of participating leagues will start as soon as teams have played three league games.  We base our rankings on the overall strength of the leagues, differential between points scored and against,  and include preseason games for the rankings.
     
     

    AMERICAN FOOTBALL NEWS TODAY TOP 30 TEAMS FOR THE 2010 FALL SEASON
    *For games played through December 31, 2009

    1.  Oklahoma Thunder (WFL) 13-0*
    2. St.Paul Pioneers (NAFL) 15-1*
    3. Central Penn Piranha (NAFL) 13-1*
    4.  Nashville Storm (NAFL)  15-1*
    5. Greenville Seminoles (CCFL)  13-0*
    6.  Foothill Firehawks (LaBelle)  11-1*
    7.  Lackawana Dynasty (USFA)  13-0* 
    8. Madison Mustangs (IFL)  12-0*
    9.  New York Rebels (EFA)  13-0
    10. KINGS COMETS (mcfl) 10-1
    11. Columbus Fire (MCFL) 10-1*
    12. Monroe County Sting (EFA)  12-1*
    13.  Northeast Missouri Cyclones (GMW) 15-0*
    14.  Columbia Flying Raiders (SEAFL) 13-0
    15.  Pensacola Wolfpack (Premier) 11-1*
    16.  Glens Falls Greenjackets (NAFL) 14-1*
    17.. New York Lions (RAFL) 14-1
    18.  Bellingham Bulldogs (NAFL) 13-1*
    19.  Southern Oregon Renegades (NAFL) 11-1*
    20. Lowell NorEaster (NEFL) 14-1
    21. New York Bandits (EFA) 12-1
    22. North County (San Diego) Cobras (LaBelle) 12-2*
    23. Colorado Springs Flames (CFC) 11-1*
    24. New Jersey Buccaneers 13-1
    25. Conshockon Steelers (Colonial) 10-1*
    26. Nassau Punishers (BEFA) 12-1
    27. Satsuma Sharks (Premier) 12-1*
    28. Carolina Express(NSFL) 12-1
    28.  Lima Warriors (USFA) 11-2*
    29.  St.Louis Bulldogs (NAFL)  10-2*
    30. Lyndonville Tigers (EFA)  11-2*


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