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ROSTER ROOM MADE, MANY RELEASED
Sunday - December 31, 2006
Patriot management makes a surprising move and releases a big list of
names prior to the start of free agency. Many of the contracts were set to
expire soon, yet, a good number of the athletes listed were signed
through 2008. The move clears up roster space so that the Patriots can
stay under the NAFL roster limit for the 2007 season while allowing the
team freedom to make quick roster moves prior to free agency. Players
released include such names as two former two time NCAA All Americans
and several Minor League All Stars.
While freeing up roster spots for the Patriots, this move also allows the
released athletes to become free agents and sign with other teams.
(Released athletes: Anson Banister, Isaiha Brown, Andrew Clark, Detwan Cummings, Brian
Dinnan, Stuart Elzy, Dave Feriend, Gabe Flynn, Dorian Ford, Clint Galvas, Keith Gardner, Steve
Gauger, Dave Grapentin, Matt Hayden, Mark Heilborn, Jason Hill, James Hitchcock, Kenshone
Houston, Tom Humphrey, Marsu Hussey, Chris Jordan, Etienne Kellum, Karem Kellum, Matt
Kessler, Josh Kibby, Ted Klopf, Joel Kwampis, Craig Lanter, Cale Lochonic, Ron Mashum, Matt
McClure, Derrik Miller, Bo Moore, Elijah Noble, David Phillips, Mike Potter, Dave Prosser, Isac
Roberts, Darrell Rushing, Christopher Russel, Demarkis Smith, Darryl Staley, Matt Stone, Mike
Thomas, Charles Toins, Jason Trombley, Lonnell Turner, Mike Watson, Juston Whitney, Jonathon
Wilson, Rob Wilson)
LADY PATRIOTS GET A MENTOR
Friday - December 22, 2006
The Patriots officially announce one of their new staff members for 2007
by naming Tami Bremer the Lady Patriots Coordinator. Coach Bremer's
outstanding resume spans 26 years of coaching, including as a former
College Head Coach. Beyond Coaching, she was a former Professional
Dancer for the Saginaw Gears Pro Hockey Team and even owns one of
the largest Cheer and Pompom competitions in the state of Michigan.
(You can read her complete biography by visiting the Lady Patriots Page).
A WHOLE NEW LOOK IN 2007
Saturday - December 15, 2006
Taking the phrase "A new look" to the next level, the Patriots are gearing
up for some exciting changes. Starting in January, the Patriots will unveil
a new logo, new mascot, and a whole new coaching staff as part of the
kick off to the Patriots fifth anniversary season. Plus, several new faces
will be part of the 2007 roster and will be introduced during the Season
Kick Off Celebration in January. Along with those additions, new
management staff members have been hired to expand operations and
will be introduced as well. Further information regarding the Season Kick
Off Celebration will be announced at the start of the year.
DALLAS 2006 NAFL CHAMPIONS
Sunday - November 12, 2006
In one of the most competitive NAFL Championship games, the Dallas
Diesels prevailed 24-19 over the Nashville Storm.
Third year Nashville Coach Patrick Abernathy lead the Storm to a 19 to 7
halftime lead on the back of two touchdown passed by quarterback
Phenellepe Hall and a two yard run by Jonathon Scott. Arthur Robinson
scored a 1 yard touchdown run for the Diesels.
The Diesels proved they were not out of gas in the second as they came
back to score 17 unanswered points to capture the title. Ouante Gregg
ran for two second half touchdowns and Sean Riley kicks a 40 yard field
goal for the Champions.
FINAL SCORE
Nashville Storm - 19
Dallas Diesel 24
RB - #45 Quante Gregg Offensive MVP 64-yards 2 Touchdowns
DE - #96 Ron Byars Defensive MVP 4 tackles 2 sacks and 1 FF
In the other Championship game, the Austin Gamebreakers walked away
with the NAFL2 title 66-0 over the Cumberland Valley Cardinals.
NAFL1 & NAFL2 CHAMPIONSHIPS SET
Sunday - November 5, 2006
Nashville (Storm) and Dallas (Diesels) will meet to decide the NAFL
Championship on November 11. The Storm won a close contest in the
Semi-Finals over the Lynx 27-24, while the Diesels shut out the Eagles 13-
0 in a great defensive battle.
In NAFL2 action, the Austin Gamebreakers face the Virginia Cardinals in
the Championship game. The Cardinals just defeated the London
Silverbacks, an Eastern Lakes Division rival of the Patriots, 36-16 in the
NAFL2 Semi-Finals.
Both teams will meet in Orlando to play for their respective championships
at the Walt Disney Wide World of Sports Complex this Saturday,
November 11.
EASTERN LAKES GET EXPANSION TEAM
Monday - October 23, 2006
The Eastern Lakes Division gets a new member as Canada gains a
second representative. Kitchener, Ontario is home to the newest
expansion team for 2007, the Tri City Titans. The Titans are owned by
Dan Harris and Tammy Smith. Harris was previously a member of the
management and coaching staff of the London Silverbacks. He will now
server as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Football
Operations while Smith is the Chief Operating Officer. The Titans will play
their home games at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex which seats
3,200.
EAGLES & COLTS SET FOR REMATCH
Thursday - October 19, 2006
Pittsburgh (Colts) and Kane County (Eagles) are set for a rematch of last
year's Great Lakes Regional Championship Game. Both teams scored an
upset when they traveled in the second round and pulled out a victory
against higher seeds. Kane County, seeded fourth, traveled to Indiana
and faced the top seeded Hoosier Hurricanes. The Hurricanes, who won
both regular season meetings, fell 6-20. Meanwhile, the second seeded
Michigan Admirals, Champions of the Eastern Lakes Division, hosted
Pittsburgh. After being down 17-0, Michigan rallied to make it 10-17
against third seed Pittsburgh. The winner will advance to the Northern
Conference Championship Game.
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