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Talon · March 28, 2023, 10:14:28 PM

S16 WEEK 8

5 PLAYERS LEFT TO DECIDE THEIR FATES AS WILD WEEK 8 MOVES TOWARDS A CONCLUSION!

It has been a wild and unpredictable week in the HIFL. The war between the PFL and HIFL is at full throat and players are moving between the leagues like ping pong balls. For now, five players who were offered deals from the PFL have yet to officially announce their decisions:

WR Pupi Saofiaga (Dallas)
WR Ryan Ryan (Music City)
SS Roy Roberts (Oakland)
DE Bismack Embiid (Orlando)
WR Cyrus McKenzie (Orlando)

Whie Saofiaga is considered a lock to jump ship, Roy Roberts is a Week 9 decision and WR Ryan Ryan is rumored to be in extension talks with Music City, leaving Orlando's Embiid and McKenzie as the wild cards. Reports close to the Orlando clubhouse indicate both men are highly likely to cash in with the PFL playing premium positions, but we will see what happens as this drama continues to unfold.

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · March 31, 2023, 10:51:39 PM

S16 - WEEK 8

BREAKING NEWS: PANCHO VERACRUZ DE LA HOYA CARDENAL LIBRE VOTED IN AS INTERIM-GM REP!

MOBILE -- The General Managers of the High Impact Football League once again have a representative to lead the charge in the war against the PFL. GM Pancho Veracruz De la Hoya Cardenal Libre of the Alabama Nighthawks won 68.75% of the vote, earning 5 more votes than needed to earn the title of Interim GM Rep during a pivotal time for the league.

GM Pancho defeats GM Eli Weber (Cancun) and GM Kirk (Charlotte), each of which received the same or fewer votes than the option of "NONE."

Now GM Pancho steps into the shoes left by GM CJ Gates. GM Gates helped the position for the entirety of its existence until stepping down as his fellow GMs failed to unify during the PFL/HIFL Summit earlier this week.

WAR OF THE WORLDS: PFL TARGETING WIDE RECEIVERS, YANNICK MORENAU, ANDRES HENRY LEAD THE CLASS OF POTENTIAL SIGNEES JUMPING SHIP!

GM Pancho has his work cut out for him, the interim-GM Rep will be working to repair the damaged relationship between the PFL and HIFL all while the entire league scrambles to secure their rosters. The PFL is low on receiver depth and now they have turned to the HIFL rosters to restock the cupboards.

Amsterdam's Yannick Morenau, Charlotte's Andres Henry, Salt Lake's Erik Pitts, and St. Paul's Amon-Ra St. Brown are all names that catch the eye of readers, but the rest of the group from the other HIFL clubs is just as valuable in the right schemes.

Wide Receivers offered contracts from the PFL this weekend:

Alabama - Robert LaRue
Amsterdam - Yannick Morenau
Atlanta - Eddie Stands
Cancun - Gary Hutcherson
Charlotte - Andres Henry
Charlotte - Wayne Hodges
Cleveland - Robert Palumbo
Dallas - Steven Sewell
DC - Gary Stanton
Kansas City - Gavin Wilcox
Lincoln - Ryan Rosser
London - Morris Ceullar
Long Beach - Daniel Jean
Miami - James Van Driver
Michigan - Blake Payne
Michigan - Leonard McCrary
Milwaukee - Kevin Van Hoose
Music City - Homer Nation
Myrtle Beach - Charles Baugh
New Jersey - Gregory Barbour
Oakland - Aaron Vines
Orlando - Daniel Mendenhall
Pearl Harbor - Chris Hill IV
Rapid City - Doyle Fowler
Rapid City - Stefan Jackson
Salt Lake - Erik Pitts
San Antonio - Todd Pike
Seattle - Robert Martin
St. Paul - Amon-Ra St. Brown
Sydney - Smitty Smoke
Sydney - James Malone
Tucson - Raymond Hyde
Vancouver - Omarion Green-Beckham
Winnipeg - Trevon Snow

HIFL HEADLINES

PFL Signing: WR Pupi Saofaiga leaves Dallas for PFL's Philadelphia Revolution!
WATCH: Math Whiz GM Doug E. Fresh pulled off of live episode of Sesame Street leaving "The Count" alone after bye-week mix up!
Vega del Rio and host of Tucson back ups hold down the fort for Stars until Maldy and co. make it to the stadium after GM mistakenly gives the team weekend off, several players rushed to stadium on owners private jet!
After stopping Winnipeg on 4th down in overtime, Jerry Jarvis fumbles ball on crushing hit from Vlad Gilchrist on first Lincoln OT play setting up Mario Muller's 61 yard game winning FG.
Sydney players complain to HIFLPA about organizations ban on cell phones; TJ Edwards livid after missing call alerting him of his pregnant wife going into labor during practice!
Orlando's late poaching of WR Thomas McDonald leads to Pittsburgh making monster offer for SS Francois Bowles!
Despite New Jersey's moves for the future, QB Kyle Wright leads Dragons to win in his debut as a starter with 28-20 win vs. Atlanta.
Keenan Daley drives 60+ yards in final two minutes only to see Kicker Jonathan Thomas miss 45-yard game tying field goal in final seconds as OAK falls to St. Paul 28-25!
DC secondary coach says Harry Griffin "finally" looking comfortable in defense.
Cleveland rookie Scott Owens praises Lubanzi Ntuli's mentorship.
Amsterdam OT Joel Stekelenburg says Robert McKenzie goofs off too much, gives up mentoring him.
South Dakota State University livid after Rapid City scrimmage turns into ultimate blow out, Inferno score 124 points while shutting out defending FCS Champions. South Dakota State HC calls Inferno HC LeBlanc "ruthless bully stroking his own ego."
Fans and Medical experts alike can not explain how he does it, as Gordon Haynes seemingly recovers from a torn Achilles tendon mid-game.
Fans angry as players continue to leave for PFL, Cancun, Michigan, and Charlotte fail to sell out home games in Week 8 with Orlando, Milwaukee, and Rapid City all appear to be on pace to NOT sell out week 9 home games.
AMC, Crews, Maldonado, and The Wilkinson Brothers all earning mid-season MVP buzz.

INJURY REPORT

Alabama Nighthawks

QB Jamie Ortega - Torn PCL - Out (4-6 Weeks)
LB Richard Marino - Scratched Cornea - Doubtful

Amsterdam Adders

N/A

Atlanta Underground

TE Richard Matteson - Sprained Knee - Questionable

Cancun Mutineers

FB Stephen Treadwell - Pulled Hamstring - Out (1-2 Weeks)
WR James McGee - Deep Thigh Bruise - Out (1-2 Weeks)
LB Junto Saito - Pulled Hamstring - Doubtful

Charlotte Crows

N/A

Cleveland Mustangs

DT Bruiser Elliott - Sprained Knee - Doubtful
DE Sydney Council - Hyper Extended Knee - Questionable
WR Lubanzi Ntuli - Turf Toe - Questionable
CB Daniel Maxley - Neck - Probable
G David Mitchell - Wrist - Probable
T Alberto Handy - Deep Thigh Bruise - Probable
LB Victor Hinkle - Concussion - Probable

Dallas Mariachis

QB Hilton Keegan - Broken Arm - Out (4-6 Weeks)
C Christopher Cho - Pinched Nerve - Probable
LB Peter Tucker - Bruised Cheekbone - Probable

DC Cobras

FS William Bostic - Dislocated Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
WR Joseph Hickson - Broken Finger - Questionable
LB Irvin Schofield - Broken Finger - Probable

Kansas City Bruins

N/A

Long Beach Mermen

G Charles Luce - Sprained Wrist - Doubtful

Lincoln Pride

K Artavious Diesel - Torn Hamstring - Out (8-12 Weeks)
TE Winston Evans - Stress Fracture (Foot) - Doubtful
LB Ervin Edward - Concussion - Doubtful

London Harriers

DE Henry Patten - Broken Collarbone - Probable

Las Vegas Scorpions

N/A

Myrtle Beach Mastodons

DT Harold Cavanaugh - Torn MCL - Out (6-8 Weeks)
CB Charles Arnold - Broken Finger - Questionable
QB Jaylon Winston - Shoulder Stiffness - Probable

Music City Kings

LB Shaq Carrier - Torn Quad - Out (1-2 Weeks)
TE Logan Espinoza - Pulled Hamstring - Probable
QB James Barger - High Ankle Sprain - Probable

Miami Killer Whales

G Steven Shore - Pulled Hamstring - Doubtful

Michigan Monsters

RB William Harris - Broken Ribs - Questionable
FS Michael Turpin - Dislocated Shoulder - Probable

Milwaukee Barons

N/A

New Jersey Dragons

G Clyde Colbert - Torn Quad - Out (6-8 Weeks)
WR Larry Russell - Sprained Knee - Out (2-4 Weeks)
CB Lino Perkins - Sprained Wrist - Probable

Oakland Silverbacks

RB Sheldon Thomson - Stress Fracture (Foot) - Probable

Orlando Stampede

N/A

Pearl Harbor Predators

TE Richard Gill - Concussion - Out (2-4 Weeks)
DE Francis Andrus - Concussion - Questionable
SS James Fitzpatrick - Knee - Probable
LB Patrick Fox - Jammed Finger - Probable
TE Louis Desimone - Foot - Probable

Portland Brewers

WR James Booth - Turf Toe - Probable

Rapid City Inferno

RB Hercules Link - Broken Ankle - Out (4-6 Weeks)
C Charles Dubois - Sprained Wrist - Out (2-4 Weeks)

San Antonio Knights

QB Danny Hoak - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
QB Daniel Tate - Sprained Wrist - Doubtful
DT Russell Lane - Dislocated Knee - Questionable
LB Nelson Lai - Neck - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Ruptured Achilles - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Torn Ligaments (hand) - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Ankle Sprain - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Dislocated Shoulder - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Fractured Elbow - Probable

Seattle Lumberjacks

FB Larry Wilson - Leg - Doubtful
WR Dru Witness - Pulled Hamstring - Probable

Salt Lake Renegades

G Billy Godfrey - Broken Ribs - Out (4-6 Weeks)
LB Paul Donahue - Broken Wrist - Out (4-6 Weeks)

St. Paul Lynx

QB Eugene DeWitt - Broken Hand - Questionable

Sydney Stingrays

SS Eddie Brock - Hamstring - Doubtful
G Peter Cruz - Broken Hand - Doubtful
FS Peter Haney - Turf Toe - Doubtful
G - Roger Hardwick - Jammed Toe - Probable

Tucson Stars

DT Joseph Phillips - Torn Quad - Out (2-4 Weeks)
CB Glenn Parra - Jammed Toe - Doubtful
CB Juan Kirk - Sprained Ankle - Probable
T Daniel Brown - Hamstring - Probable
G Enrique Smith - Hamstring - Probable
FS Harry Abel - Hamstring - Probable

Vancouver Wolfpack

DE Larry Roberts - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable
WR Omarion Green-Beckham - Hip - Probable

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

G Daniel Campbell - Bruised Knee Cap - Doubtful
TE Ozzy Burley - Pulled Hamstring - Doubtful

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

WEEK 8 PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

OPOTW:

RB Yung Azul vs. Myrtle Beach : 21 Carries, 194 Yards, 3 Touchdowns

DPOTW:

DE Bruce Wilkinson vs. Las Vegas : 8 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 0 Hurries, 6 Knockdown, 1 Forced Fumbles

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

S15 NCAA WEEK 9

NCAA WEEK 9:

Game of the Week:

#9 Stanford 10

@ #1 Oregon 35
Player of the Game: CB Laurence McNutt (Sophomore - Oregon) - 4 Tackles, 3 PD, 1 INT, 1 DTD

National Players of the Week:

Offense: QB Santiago Mays (RS-Senior - TCU) 24/34, 359 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT

Defense: FS Ben Montanez (Sophomore - South Carolina) 5 Tackles, 2 PD, 2 INT, 1 DTD

WEEK 9 TOP 25
1. Oregon (9-0)
2. Ohio State (8-0)
3. North Carolina (7-1)
4. Clemson (7-0)
5. Auburn (7-2)
6. Oklahoma (7-1)
7. Baylor (8-1)
8. Wisconsin (7-1)
9. Utah State (8-1)
10. Penn State (8-1)
11. Georgia (6-2)
12. California (7-1)
13. Stanford (7-2)
14. Iowa (7-2)
15. Arkansas (6-2)
16. Memphis (7-2)
17. Notre Dame (5-1)
18. Georgia Tech (6-2)
19. Central Florida (7-1)
20. Utah (7-2)
21. SMU (6-2)
22. Mississippi State (6-3)
23. LSU (6-3)
24. Texas A&M (6-3)
25. TCU (6-2)

First 5 Out: Virginia (6-3), Miami (6-3), UT San Antonio (6-1), Georgia Southern (7-2), Navy (6-1)

Out of the Top 25: Navy (6-1), South Carolina (6-3), UCLA (6-3), UT San Antonio (6-1)

What to Watch:

#2 Ohio State

@ #10 Penn State

OTHER NCAA HEADLINES

#24 Central Florida offense struggles, but defense shuts down Tulsa in 18-3 win
#22 UCLA gets crushed by Utah 41-24, Utah HC William Brewster calls win proof Utah is a top 25 team at 7-2
#12 Utah State smash Boise State as freshman QB William Vance continues to impress for 8-1 Aggies
Saul Bennett continues strong senior campaign with 101 yards on 16 carries as #16 Memphis hold off Tulane 31-24
#4 Ohio State Junior WR Matthew Smith goes off with 5 catch, 170 yard, 3 TD performance leading 8-0 Buckeyes to 41-9 win over winless Indiana
SEC roller coaster continues as newly unranked LSU dominate #11 Mississippi State 38-14 in Baton Rouge
#19 Iowa rolls to 45-6 win over Rutgers after picking off Rutgers QB Esteban Ramos 4 times!
NC State suffer brutal loss after game winning Hail Mary overturned on replay, #20 Georgia Tech wins 24-19
WR Peter de los Santos plays hero with 68 yard touchdown in final minutes as #5 Clemson stays perfect with 29-24 win over Syracuse
#7 Baylor steam rolls Kansas State 31-6, QB Efrain Voss throws for 343 yards, 2 TDs
Washington's upset bid falls short as #14 California rides Lawrence Lockett's 165 yard rushing day to 22-19 victory.
QB Josh Newton picked off 3 times as #3 Penn State embarrassed by #15 Wisconsin 58-7!
#13 Navy suffers first loss as #23 Notre Dame dominates 26-6
Despite rough 0 TD, 2 INT day, UGA QB James McCoy leads 90 yard final drive leading #21 Georgia to 38-31 win over #18 South Carolina
#10 Auburn shutdown #8 Arkansas 34-6 with TDs from offense, defense, and punt return team!
#1 Oregon stays unstoppable with 35-10 win over #9 ranked Stanford!
Alabama continues nose dive after 40-10 loss to 4-3 Florida
Illinois gets first win of season with 29-24 victory over Purdue
Kent State picks up first win of the year in triple OT win vs Western Michigan!
Boom or Bust, FSU Freshman Nathan O'Brien only completes 16 of 46 passes, but racks up 340 yards and 4 TDs in 41-34 OT win at Louisville!
Game of the Year? Liberty falls to 5-2 after 49-41 4OT thriller at New Mexico State!
UNC Head Coach Saul Carpenter tells Elijah Peppers to use Week 9 and 10 byes to make a decision on if he will play the rest of the season or not, says team needs clarity in order to pursue national championship. Coach says "its all in or all out."
Clemson Tigers land commitment from #1 national recruit, RB Darrel Garcia!
UCLA ink HC Henry Munoz and OC Joshua Simpson to new deals!
Florida Gators hand HC Rafi Harvin 4 year extension!
Baylor loses senior leader, OT William McWilliams for season with Torn PCL putting pro career in jeopardy.
Heisman Watch: Sophomore QB Dave Busch (Oklahoma) 26 TD 0 INT season has 19 year old as Heisman favorite!

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL WEEK 8 HEADLINES

"MICKEY MOUSE LEAGUE" PFL LANDS DISNEY PLUS DEAL TO STREAM GAMES THROUGH 2030!

Monique Harpo says any "peace-talks" with HIFL will start with $15MM payment and go from there.
After losing LB Eddie Pope, Raleigh vows to exact revenge on Sydney Sting Rays!
Montreal defense limits Huerta to 1 TD for the first time all season, Mammoths overcome 3 INT performance as Cecil Helm delivers game winning 34 yard TD pass with 40 seconds to play, Montreal tops Colorado 20-17!
New York's new additions shine on defense as Diaz gets sack and 2 QB hits, Lord 1 INT and 2 PDs, and Avila with 5 tackles as Guardians stay perfect with 34-21 win over St. Louis Battlehawks.
Former ORL WR Cyrus McKenzie shines with new QB Cody Northstar, hauling in 5 catches for 150 yards and 3 TDs while Embiid piles up 2 sacks and 3 pressures, but Boise falls to Memphis 35-28!
Tony Kellog dominates for 134 yards as Calgary pounds Cincy 30-6!
Bloom shines with 300 yards, 5 TD passes 0 INTs leading Vegas Gamblers to dominant 49-7 win over Philly Revolution!
Leon Bell scores twice and rushes for 118 on 8 carries in debut leading ABQ to 30-24 win over Indy Speed
After falling behind 21-0 in 2nd quarter, Pittsburgh rips off 34 unanswered to blow Oklahoma City away 34-21!
Raleigh gets first win of the season as Julius Irvin takes matters into his own hand with 169 yards and 5 touchdowns rushing in addition to 179 yards and 1 TD passing. Raleigh wins 45-16 over Mississippi Valley.
Houston corner Martavious Austin-Cole makes epic debut with 4 INT performance leading Roughnecks to 28-7 win over New Orleans.
Horour Bjarnason amazing Bay Area debut spoiled by Ryan Hallquist concussion that knocked QB out of the game in second quarter, Bay Area falls to Tommy Mazza and the Baltimore Blacktips!
Brutal Debut: Defensive End Frank Cleveland plays just 29 snaps for Raleigh before Suffering season ending back injury that will require surgery!
New York gives HC Andy Graham 5 year $8MM per season extension along with DC Alton Woods' 3 year 3.6MM extension!
Offensive Player of the Week: QB Julius Irvin (Raleigh) - 15/20, 179 passing yards, 1 passing TD, 0 INT, 15 carries, 169 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs
Defensive Player of the Week: DE Horour Bjarnason (Bay Area) - 11 tackle, 2 Sack, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 Hurry, 4 Knockdown
Mid-Season MVP race tight between Hallquist, Ibrahimobivc, Landon, and Huerta!
Indianapolis targeting big signing from Michigan after Monsters poach DE Robert Cervantes!

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

WEEK 8 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES

UK move to 5-3 with 34-24 win over Jamaica.
Nigeria remains perfect Udaku raises passing TD total to 26 with 3 scores in 37-9 thrashing of Russia.
Pablo Perez's late 48 yard passing TD to Angel Morales lifts Spain to 23-17 win over Australia!
Dieter Gundagon hurls 5 TD passes for Germany in 45-17 win over Ghana.
France WR Samuel Garnier racks up 157 yards and a score as French pick up 21-13 win over Austria.
China shuts down Curacao in 30-3 beatdown in Shanghai.
Croatia gets early lead, holds off Italian comeback in 33-24 win.
Israel moves to 7-1 with 40-10 win over Brazil, QB David Mizrahi throws 4 TDs, completes 4th straight game without an INT.
Vasa Fuimaono goes off for 208 yards, 2 TDs on 6 catches as Samoans bulldoze Greeks 58-3!
Mexico fail to find the end zone as Team USA advances to 8-0 with 35-6 win, after game USA QB Charley Race taunts Mexico fans with "lucha" mask celebration.
Argentina picks up 28-27 win on late touchdown catch for Santiago Torres!
Sweden crush Zimbabwe 31-3.
Japan drop to 0-8 despite 21-0 first quarter, Ukraine storms back to win 41-27
South Africa scores 37 unanswered to blow Netherlands out of the water in 37-17 drubbing.
Egypt ride Mohamed brothers to 33-14 win over India.
Despite 178 yards on 9 carries from Brodeur, Canada drops to 0-6-2 as Finland wins 31-17!
Offensive Player of the Week - Samoa QB Kiliona Faaeteete 23/30, 425 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT
Defensive Player of the Week - Sweden LB Alexander Svensson 6 Tackles, 1 Sack, 2 FF, 1 FR
MVP Race: Nigeria's Adebiyi Udaku (QB) and Samoa's Kiliona Faaeteete (QB) lead the pack as league's best

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · April 07, 2023, 11:25:01 PM

S15/S16 OFFSEASON

BREAKING NEWS: PFL'S BALTIMORE BLACK TIPS HOOK BIG FISH, CONVINCING 38 YEAR OLD MICHAEL HODGE TO COME OUT OF RETIREMENT AND JOIN PFL CLUB ON MONSTER $22MM PER YEAR DEAL!

SOURCE: IAN RAPOPORT (SPORTS ILLUSTRATED)

Talon · April 08, 2023, 11:09:23 PM

S16 WEEK 9

MIAMI GM CJ GATES BRINGS IN JACK BOWSER, 24/7 PROTECTION AND INVESTIGATION SERVICES TO PEACEFULLY DISBURSE ANGRY MOB, PLAYERS AND STAFF PRAISE GM FOR KEEPING FACILITIES AND FAMILES SAFE!

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · April 09, 2023, 01:03:06 AM

S16 WEEK 9

BREAKING NEWS: AFTER MONGO WOODS CALLS EMERGENCY MEETING OF OWNERS, OWNERS VOTE 20-12 AGAINST EMERGENCY CBA RE-NEGOTIATIONS WITH HIFLPA!

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · April 11, 2023, 07:13:56 PM

S16 WEEK 9

WITH TALKS UNSUCCESSFUL BETWEEN GM PANCHO AND ACE PROFITS DURING WEEK 9, HIFL OWNERS AND GMS BRACING FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF POACHING ATTEMPTS; COACHES AND FANS GROWING TIRED OF THE DRAMA, HOPING FOR WEEK 10 RESOLUTION AS PLAYERS LOOK TO MAXIMIZE EARNING POTENTIAL!

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · April 12, 2023, 05:44:53 PM

S16 - WEEK 9

GM PANCHO, ACE PROFITS SET FOR SECOND ROUND OF TALKS AS SIGNING WAR RAGES ON!

GM Pancho Libre of the HIFL and Ace Profits of the PFL are set to engage in another round of talks this week after nearly a month of back and forth between HIFL and PFL clubs signing talent from one another with no regard for previous contracts, and while the HIFL started the so-called war, the PFL has appeared to be winning ever since, with several key players leaving the HIFL for the PFL helping the younger league raise its profile substantially.

Financial experts say that the PFL has seen a 300% revenue increase over the past two weeks as ticket sales and future-ticket sales have skyrocketed. The New York Guardians and Las Vegas Gamblers are each sold out through next season with a wait-list for season tickets, while several other clubs are reporting record ticket and merchandise sales as well.

The PFL however appears willing to end the roster-raids if the HIFL is willing to broker peace, which reportedly starts with a hefty payment of $30MM+

One person with knowledge of the talks says that the HIFL is being asked to pay $32MM to the PFL, and in exchange the two-leagues would agree to honor any and all contracts ratified by either leagues league-office. The leagues would also agree to a trade/transfer window in the off-season, and overall the two leagues would work in an effort to co-exist, however those talks ended abruptly when GM Pancho allegedly offended Ace Profits by showing distrust in the offer.

GM Pancho, the HIFL's newly elected interim-GM Rep, has had a lot on his plate, being thrust into the fire, but some of his peers are already openly criticizing his work saying that he may not be the right man for the job after all.

Meanwhile in the PFL, The league continues to evolve. Once a sole proprietary company owned by Ace Profits, the addition of Monique Harpo lead to the league doubling in size before each owner brought in expansion teams last season to bring the league to a total of 20 teams. The latest rumors around the football world indicate that the team presidents have been offered the chance to outright purchase the majority stake in each club, leaving the alliance of Profits and Harpo as minority stakeholders in each team, but still giving them enough overall control to act as executive officers of the league as a whole. The end result could lead to the opportunity for the PFL to continue to expand without Profits and/or Harpo having to fund the majority of the expansion costs, making the league more viable overall, and increasing its ability to compete head to head with the HIFL. The next step for the league would obviously be the ownership stakes, followed by the election of an official commissioner, and possibly the formation of a PFL Players Association similar to the players union in the HIFL giving the players a voice in future negotiations.

While expansion in the PFL could be seen as "watering down the product" to many, others could easily point to new and emerging stars in both leagues who likely would have never received a chance to play on such a big stage if not for the availability of new jobs and more teams, creating more draft picks and roster spots across the countries most popular sport.

HIFL HEADLINES

Kansas City Bruins first round pick, CB David Thomas, officially changes name to Daysam al-Taallim after converting to Islam while on assignment in Egypt.
DC Owner Herschel Kiss expected to meet with GM Justin this week to discuss contract extension.
Bruce Wilkinson reaches 30 sacks after 9 weeks, 4 off from the single-season record of 34 (Hagan S10, Wilkinson S14)
Despite loss, Amsterdam WR Yannick Morenau commits to staying with club, despite strong push from multiple PFL teams attempting to poach him!
Atlanta QB Orion Harris making headlines on bye-week after bringing entire offensive line to take area children on shopping spree as part of "Operation Give Back"
When asked about tanking for #1 Pick, David-Allen Slinger says team should invest in O-line first after QB eats his 50th sack of the season!
Mustangs ticket prices explode for Week 11 home game vs. Pearl Harbor as team announces "Turnover Taylor Day" ahead of half-time jersey retirement ceremony!
Extending GM Dazz believed to be "top priority" in Sydney this week ahead of trade deadline.
Mariachi players praise QB Jonathan Kidwell for toughness as QB suffered through partially torn ankle tendon while still playing vital snaps in tight loss to Kansas City. QB set to miss time.
Marquez, Pride under fire after 4th quarter collapse allows Hyland to throw three-straight touchdowns and shock Lincoln after 23-6 halftime lead.
Portland Coach Doug Wade says "Smarter Football" has changed his professional life as Portland picks up back to back decisive wins!
After Bates fumbles touchdown away at the goal line and Doss throws late end-zone INT in 27-14 loss to Winnipeg, London HC Steven Crawford says "you can't help but laugh, sometimes."
Trevor Lawrence praises Dr. Rinku and biomechanical rehabilitation treatment for uptick in passing, QB set to travel to India for more treatment during bye-week.
Oakland O-line quiets Vegas pass rush, Oakland flusters Larkin in intermediate pass game, Silverbacks pick up important Win.
Insider: Oakland believed to want GM Gravedigger back, but possibly at a reduce salary.
Milwaukee cornerback Antonio Patterson's brutal DPI call with 0:08 to play before overtime sets up Charlotte to kick game winning 57 yard field goal as time expires.
Breaking News: Seattle Owner Arnold Reigns announces he will be forced to sell the team after sudden financial downfall. Team founder hopes to remain on board as a minority owner, if possible!
Edge Rusher Gordon Haynes says GM BD will have to "back up the truck" to extend him before free agency.
Orlando QB Bellerose has no answers after brutal 5 INT game as sophomore slump continues for French prodigy.
Duke praises Wright's "clutch gene" after rookie orchestrates first career game winning drive!
Thomas Maldonado makes surprise appearance on Sesame Street making light of GM Fresh's botched appearance last week.
GM Phoenix, Vancouver Wolfpack in hot water with BBB Agent LaVar Jackson after GM Phoenix bypasses agent to extend WR Omarion Green-Beckham's contract!
No word on whether or not Michigan, San Antonio, Music City, or Dallas will offer current GMs contract extensions prior to trade deadline.
Music City GM James Franchise's tough-talk on PFL makes Peerless Adams target for several PFL clubs, HIFL leading WR could be major loss to entire league, if he is allowed to defect!
QB Milton McLendon praised by receivers for improving his deep ball, despite 2 INT performance vs. Charlotte.
RUN AMC: McCaffrey on pace for 2000+ yards rushing, 700+ yards receiving as DC offense continues to thrive with all-purpose weapon in the backfield!
Breaking News: Renegades cut QB Mariota after 6 INT implosion vs. Portland!

INJURY REPORT

Alabama Nighthawks

QB Jamie Ortega - Torn PCL - Out (2-4 Weeks)
SS Pedro Sides - Dislocated Knee - Doubtful
LB Richard Marino - Scratched Cornea - Questionable

Amsterdam Adders

FS Aron Van Dyke - Fractured Jaw - Out (1-2 Weeks)

Atlanta Underground

TE Richard Matteson - Sprained Knee - Questionable

Cancun Mutineers

FB Stephen Treadwell - Pulled Hamstring - Doubtful
WR James McGee - Deep Thigh Bruise - Questionable
T Richard Finn - Broken Finger - Questionable
LB Junto Saito - Pulled Hamstring - Probable
CB Philip Johnson - Neck Strain - Probable

Charlotte Crows

SS Dan Briggs - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
RB Todd Crenshaw - Stiff Neck - Questionable
CB David Southerland - Turf Toe - Probable
SS Michael Thurston - Concussion protocol - Probable

Cleveland Mustangs

DT Bruiser Elliott - Sprained Knee - Probable
DE Sydney Council - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable
WR Lubanzi Ntuli - Turf Toe - Probable
T Alberto Handy - Deep Thigh Bruise - Probable
LB Victor Hinkle - Concussion - Probable

Dallas Mariachis

QB Hilton Keegan - Broken Arm - Out (4-6 Weeks)
QB Jonathan Kidwell - Torn Ligament (Ankle) - Out (1-2 Weeks)

DC Cobras

SS Richard Mattheiu - Ruptured Disc (Back) - Out (12-16 Weeks)
DE Anthony LeBlanc - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
FS William Bostic - Dislocated Knee - Doubtful
WR Joseph Hickson - Broken Finger - Questionable
QB Michael Meek - Shoulder Stiffness - Probable

Kansas City Bruins

N/A

Long Beach Mermen

CB Ronnie Paige - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
TE Charles Danner - Pulled Hamstring - Out (1-2 Weeks)
G Charles Luce - Sprained Wrist - Questionable

Lincoln Pride

K Artavious Diesel - Torn Hamstring - Out (8-12 Weeks)
CB Yourhighness Schumacher - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Out (2-4 Weeks)
TE Winston Evans - Stress Fracture (Foot) - Probable

London Harriers

LB Roberto Churchill - Sprained Wrist - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DT Francis Ludwig - Sprained Knee - Questionable
DT Graham Lynch - Concussion - Questionable

Las Vegas Scorpions

N/A

Myrtle Beach Mastodons

DT Harold Cavanaugh - Torn MCL - Out (4-6 Weeks)
CB Charles Arnold - Broken Finger - Probable

Music City Kings

LB Shaq Carrier - Torn Quad - Questionable

Miami Killer Whales

G Steven Shore - Pulled Hamstring - Questionable

Michigan Monsters

RB William Harris - Broken Ribs - Probable

Milwaukee Barons

N/A

New Jersey Dragons

G Clyde Colbert - Torn Quad - Out (6-8 Weeks)
WR Larry Russell - Sprained Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
CB Lino Perkins - Sprained Wrist - Probable

Oakland Silverbacks

WR Mac Richard - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable

Orlando Stampede

N/A

Pearl Harbor Predators

TE Richard Gill - Concussion - Out (2-4 Weeks)
DE Francis Andrus - Concussion - Probable
TE Louis Desimone - Foot - Probable

Portland Brewers

G Scott Beatty - Migraine - Probable

Rapid City Inferno

RB Hercules Link - Broken Ankle - Out (2-4 Weeks)
C Charles Dubois - Sprained Wrist - Doubtful
RB Andre Dillon - Tight Hamstring - Doubtful

San Antonio Knights

QB Danny Hoak - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
QB Daniel Tate - Sprained Wrist - Probable
DT Russell Lane - Dislocated Knee - Probable
LB Nelson Lai - Neck - Probable
DE Gordon Hanyes - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Ruptured Achilles - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Torn Ligaments (hand) - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Ankle Sprain - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Dislocated Shoulder - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Fractured Elbow - Probable

Seattle Lumberjacks

G Charles Higgins - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Out (2-4 Weeks)
DT Theodore Curley - Severe Migraines - Doubtful
FB Larry Wilson - Leg - Doubtful

Salt Lake Renegades

G Billy Godfrey - Broken Ribs - Out (4-6 Weeks)
LB Paul Donahue - Broken Wrist - Out (4-6 Weeks)

St. Paul Lynx

QB Eugene DeWitt - Broken Hand - Questionable

Sydney Stingrays

SS Eddie Brock - Hamstring - Doubtful

Tucson Stars

DT Joseph Phillips - Torn Quad - Out (2-4 Weeks)
CB Glenn Parra - Jammed Toe - Doubtful

Vancouver Wolfpack

WR Omarion Green-Beckham - Hip - Probable

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

G Daniel Campbell - Bruised Knee Cap - Questionable
TE Ozzy Burley - Pulled Hamstring - Probable

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

WEEK 9 PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

OPOTW:

RB Adrian McCaffrey vs. Orlando : 21 carries, 141 yards, 5 touchdowns, 3 receptions, 31 yards

DPOTW:

DT Ronald Rich vs. London : 6 Tackles, 6 Sacks, 1 Knockdown, 1 Forced Fumble

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

S15 NCAA WEEK 10

BIDDING WAR BEGINS: AFTER INJURY SCARE DURING WEEK 10 CONTEST, #1 PICK-FAVORITE ELIJAH PEPPERS ANNOUNCES DECISION TO STEP AWAY FROM TEAM TO PREPARE FOR DRAFT, AGENTS SCRAMBLE TO SIGN GENERATIONAL TALENT!

CHAPEL HILL -- The North Carolina Tar Heels are a top 5 school, have won back to back National Championships, and at 8-1 are aiming for the elusive three-peat, but despite their success they are saying goodbye to their most high profile player. Junior Defensive End Elijah Peppers announced after this weekends 55-0 blowout of the Ole Miss Rebels that he was planning on stepping away from the team in an effort to protect his health and prepare himself for the pros.

"I love North Carolina, I'm a Tar Heel born and a Tar Heel bread, but after speaking with my family and my closest advisors, I believe that it is the right time for me to step away from amateur football and prepare for the professional draft process." Peppers said in a press conference at the Tar Heels practice facility flanked by his head coach Saul Carpenter and his father, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Julius Peppers.

Elijah Peppers 75 career sacks are the most in the history of a NCAA football career, passing UNC alums Bruce Wilkinson (66), and Talon Wilkinson II (55). Behind them are fellow current Tar Heels DT Kyle Vasquez (53) and DE Sean Pope (51).

The Tar Heels have become EDGE-U, producing elite talent more often than not at the key defensive position. With Peppers leaving the team and Pope possibly missing the rest of his Redshirt Junior season with an injury, the Tar Heels will turn to a pair of freshman edge rushers, Jeffrey Weis and Eddie Temple. The pair of North Carolina natives will have massive shoes to fill, but UNC defensive coordinator Donald Boettcher says he is confident the pair of 19 year olds can succeed in his system.

As for Peppers, the 6'7" 288 lbs soon-to-be 20 year old said he has not decided on which league he would join via the draft, but did state he was beginning the interview process to select his agent. The heavyweights like Maker, Leventhal, Jay C, and likely every other sports agent in the industry will be gunning for "The Next Big Thing." so it will be interesting to see who he selects to represent him during the draft process.

One UNC coach who spoke anonymously says that Peppers decision shows his selfishness and unwillingness to put the team first.

NCAA WEEK 10:

Game of the Week:

#2 Ohio State 26

@ #10 Penn State 24
Player of the Game: WR Matthew Smith (RS Junior - Ohio State) - 5 Catches, 164 Yards, 3 Touchdowns

National Players of the Week:

Offense: WR Cecil Gladden (Sophomore - Air Force) 8 catches, 108 yards, 2 Touchdowns, 8 carries, 84 yards, 1 rushing touchdown

Defense: LB Mario Loya (RS Freshman - Missouri) 7 Tackles, 1 Knockdown, 2 Pass Disruptions, 1 Interception, 1 Defensive Touchdown (24 yards)

WEEK 10 TOP 25
1. Ohio State (9-0)
2. Oregon (9-0)
3. North Carolina (7-1)
4. Clemson (8-0)
5. Auburn (8-2)
6. Oklahoma (8-1)
7. Baylor (9-1)
8. Wisconsin (8-1)
9. Georgia (7-2)
10. Utah State (9-1)
11. California (8-1)
12. Notre Dame (6-1)
13. Memphis (8-2)
14. Penn State (8-2)
15. Iowa (8-2)
16. Georgia Tech (7-2)
17. Central Florida (8-1)
18. Utah (8-2)
19. Arkansas (6-2)
20. SMU (7-2)
21. Texas A&M (7-3)
22. Vanderbilt (6-2)
23. Virginia (7-3)
24. Stanford (7-3)
25. Houston (6-2)

First 5 Out: UT San Antonio (7-1), Mississippi State (6-4), LSU (6-4), Virginia Tech (5-2), South Carolina (6-3)

Out of the Top 25: Mississippi State (6-4), LSU (6-4), TCU (6-3)

What to Watch:

#25 Houston (6-2)

@ #20 SMU (7-2)

OTHER NCAA HEADLINES

Heisman Hopeful Efrain Voss tosses 3 TDs but leaves at halftime with sprained wrist as #7 Baylor crushes Texas Tech 45-7
Game for the ages, #4 Clemson remains unbeaten thanks to goal line stop in 4th overtime on two-point conversion. Tigers top Boston College 45-43 F/4OT
Despite tight hamstring, RB Lockett scores 3 times and rushes for 139 yards leading #12 California to 31-21 win over Oregon State
Kicker Joshua Cruz makes pair of clutch 4th quarter FGs to lead #19 Central Florida to 19-17 win over Cincinnati on the road.
3-5 Florida no match for #11 Georgia as Bulldogs cruise to 38-17 win.
#18 Georgia Tech dominate 1-7 Duke on the way to 30-3 victory.
#14 Iowa (8-2) over come slow start to ensure Illinois remains winless with 35-20 win. Senior Morgan Benavides shines with 127 yards, 1 TD on 4 catches.
#24 Texas A&M survive late push from Kentucky, hang on to win 28-25.
#5 Auburn loses QB John Hughes early, but Leon Durden's 53 yard FG with 24 seconds to play wins game vs. #23 LSU, 23-20!
#16 Memphis top Temple 21-7.
#8 Wisconsin overcome pair of INTs from QB James Miller, dominate Northwestern 34-6
#13 Stanford tie game with chip shot FG in final seconds, but #17 Notre Dame picks up 25 yard TD in Overtime to win 26-20 in South Bend.
#6 Oklahoma destroys #25 TCU 38-7, Heisman candidate Dave Busch throws first INT of the season, but adds 4 TDs
#2 Ohio State stays perfect, survives #10 Penn State 26-24 as WR Matthew Smith hauls in 3 TDs from 49, 53, and 45 yards!
#21 SMU shut out ECU in second half to win 31-24.
#22 Mississippi State upset on the road as unranked Tennessee pick up 31-14 win!
#20 Utah hold off USC 23-16!
#9 Utah State handle BYU in 24-10 affair.
Alabama (2-7) gets back on track with strange "upset" win over 5-3 Liberty!
Texas A&M extend HC Trent Ryder in bounce-back season after rough 2025 campaign nearly lead to changes.
Ohio State hauls in massive commitment from #2 and #3 overall recruits, Glenoak HS (Canton, OH) twin brothers Air and Fire Mitchell!
#1 Recruit RB Ko'o Taogafau-Tavui commits to Clemson Tigers!
Ohio State, Stanford, Auburn, and USC appear to be finalists for Top remaining recruit (4th overall) Linebacker Mitch McFarland (Spring Valley, CA)

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL WEEK 9 HEADLINES

Bay Area's Harold Avila says 4 TD performance proof that there are "legit WR1's" in the PFL already! Sea Lions crush St. Louis 59-7
Stefan Jackson, Eddie Stands team up to help lead Calgary to 31-13 win over Mississippi Valley
Vegas shuts out Boise 52-0, Gamblers owner Porsche calls his club "the undisputed best team in Vegas."
Albuquerque's newest addition, Raymond Hyde drops potential game tying touchdown in final seconds as Colorado hangs on to win 28-20
Richard Council crushes Pittsburgh defense with 167 yards on 11 carries, New Orleans wins 20-17.
"Chef" Steph Shelley cooks, throwing for 249 yards and 3 TDs, rushing for 210 yards and 3 more TDs; Saofaiga adds 101 yards 2 TDs as Philly bullies Memphis 49-23.
Erik Pitts explodes in debut, 9 catches on 9 targets, 139 yards and 1 TD but Houston falls to Oklahoma City 38-34.
Indy defense can't stop Montreal duo of Sullivan and Holder giving up 270 yards rushing on just 19 carries, Montreal wins 41-25.
Raleigh loses both Irvin and Cone at QB, get dominated by Cincinnati 40-3.
Michael Hodge goes for 103 yards, 1 TD on 4 catches in PFL debut and first pro game in years. Baltimore hands New York it's first loss of the season 41-21, both teams now 8-1.

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

WEEK 9 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Japan (1-8-0) picks up first win of dreadful season with 37-17 drubbing of 0-7-2 Canadians. Hachimura throws 3 TDs in career day!
Unstoppable Nigeria (9-0-0) pummel Austria (4-5-0) 41-24, Efe Amadi gets Pick-6 on 4th INT of the season.
North Korean govt. threatens retaliation against Germany after 32 yr old QB Seo-Jun I suffers career ending concussion on monster hit by DE Mattis Kruger. NoKo wins 43-24
Ugliest game ever? Italians find it hard to celebrate after 44 yard game winning field goal in final seconds of 9-8 win over Greece after team goes 0/10 on 3rd down. Teams combine for 444 yards of total offense.
Daak Martens hopes 3 TD day turns rough-season around as Netherlands top Australia 37-17 in rain soaked Amsterdam.
Zimbabwe hangs on to beat Curacao in tough 30-27 battle. QB Ajayi passes for 234 and 2 TDs while rushing for another 107.
2nd yr corner Miro McAlister scores epic one handed INT for pick-six in 4th quarter, leading Russia to 23-20 win over France!
Power houses battle as Samoa (8-1-0) defeat Israel (7-2-0) 24-17!
OLE! Mexico celebrates 2nd win of the season after RB Adrian Morales rips off legendary 67 yard touchdown run in final minutes! Mexico downs Brazil 31-24!
Spain hand Sweden 2nd loss with 36-21 beat down, but lose starting QB Pablo Perez for 4-6 weeks with broken wrist!
Team USA Upset! Americans (8-1-0) drop first game of the season as Croatia (7-2-0) pulls off the upset at home, 24-14!
China (5-2-2) and Jamaica (3-5-1) battle to 17-17 draw.
Egyptians route South Africa 44-10 with 24 point 4th quarter, Egypt intercepts QB Ndlovu 3 times, Abasi El-Sayed picks up 2, to bring career total to 41.
Finland comeback to avoid upset against Ukraine, winning 31-24!
India shocks Tyshchenko and United Kingdom with 34-7 home upset.
Argentina (7-1-1) and Ghana (2-6-1) ends in 30-30 draw after Kwame Ashley hits 47 yard FG to tie game with 0:01 to play. After game Hidalgo Ginobili calls to be reinserted into offense despite Lautaro Montiel's strong season (23 TD, 6 INT)
OPOTW: Zimbabwe QB Kayode Ajayi
DPOTW: Japan QB Isui Ishii
Canadian National Team representatives set to meet with PFL's Calgary Cougars management this weekend to discuss potential partnership.

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · April 13, 2023, 12:12:17 PM

S16 WEEK 10

WEEK 10 SIGNALS TRADE DEADLINE AND LAST WEEK FOR GMS TO PICK UP 4TH YEAR ROOKIE OPTIONS!

Players with 4th year rookie options that have yet to be picked up:

STP - OT Ricky Custer
STP - DE David Lee
MIL - WR Robert Dobbins
AMS - DT Michael Ly
LON - G Warner Kaminski
MC - SS Sean Burnett
WIN - DE Jean Bethea
RC - CB Rosendo Hughes
DAL - CB Giovanni Stitt
SA - QB Danny Hoak
SA - QB Daniel Tate
LV - DT Angelo Scott
LV - RB D'Anthony Floyd
LV - TE Jeff Carter
PH - LB Donald Walston
LB - DT Jared Miller

WEEK 10 TRADE DEADLINE SET FOR 7PM EASTERN -- FRIDAY APRIL 21ST (REAL WORLD TIME)

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · April 14, 2023, 10:39:07 PM

S16 WEEK 10

BREAKING NEWS: HIFL / PFL COME TO TERMS TO END CONTRACT POACHING FOR GOOD, TEAMS AGREE TO ESTABLISH INTER-LEAGUE TRANSFER PERIOD IN OFF-SEASON, FANS OF BOTH LEAGUES APPLAUD RESOLUTION TO END FINANCIAL CHAOS!

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · April 16, 2023, 12:27:07 AM

S16 WEEK 10

THUNDERSTRUCK: MICHIGAN AND CANCUN BOTH LEFT IN CAP HELL AFTER TRADE FOR OT RICHARD FINN VIOLATES INJURED-PLAYER TRADING RULES CAUSING BRUTAL CHAIN REACTION!

A GM once said, "When trade fever hits, the first casualty is math." but the first trade deadline casualty of Season 16 was due to an oversight of the league's rules regarding trading players who are injured. Tackle Richard Finn was listed as Questionable coming into this week due to a hand injury, and per the league's rules adopted in Season 14: players listed as questionable, doubtful, or Out are ineligible to be traded. The HIFL rule book states the following:

QuoteTRADING INJURED PLAYERS

Effective immediately (Season 14, Week 8) the following rules and penalties have been officially agreed upon with regards to trading players who are on the injured list.

- No player who is listed as OUT, Doubtful, or Questionable is eligible to be traded (players listed as probable may be traded)
- Any trade made involving an ineligible injured player (as explained above) is immediately cancelled with all players/assets returning to their original teams other than the injured played.
- A player "may" agree to a trade while injured if player/agent agree to the move prior (this will be a rare occurrence)
- Any team trading away an injured player (as detailed above) will be immediately fined $1MM to bonus + $3MM bonus the following season
- Any team trading for an injured player (as detailed above) is also fined $1MM Bonus +$3MM bonus the following season
- The injured player being traded is immediately made a free agent, eligible to sign anywhere and the two teams involved in the trade will each pay half of his remaining salary and bonus money for the life of the contract.

Any salary cap or bonus cap violations incurred as a result of these penalties will result in normal cap violation penalties, leaving the potential for a massive snowball in penalties that will likely result in the firing of the General Manager(s)

The penalties hit both teams hard with Michigan being over the salary cap after fines by $7.05MM and Cancun being over the Bonus cap by $5.75MM

In the aftermath of the debacle, The Cancun Mutineers reached out and took advantage of a stockpile of salary cap to pay a premium in salary in order to convert bonus to salary cap. Here are the deals they made to clear their cap deficit.

SS Robert Dotson - 1 year, 10MM

DE Douglas Van Horn - 2 years, 5MM

DT Juan Schultz - 1 year, 4.5MM

OT Louis Duckett - 2 years, 7.5MM

OG William Jordan - 1 year, 9MM

Michigan will have to get creative or potentially burn next off-season's amnesty to clear the 7.05MM in cap they need to clear and with GM Fosters gunning for a new contract the team is not looking to fall out of playoff contention either.

It truly will be interesting to see what happens next.

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · April 16, 2023, 01:20:35 AM

S16 WEEK 10

BREAKING NEWS: GM FOSTERS AND FORMER #1 PICK DEREK ROGERS TRADED TO SALT LAKE FOR MASSIVE HAUL OF PLAYERS AND PICKS!

ANN ARBOR -- Rumors have circulated all season long that GM Bruce Fosters was on in the good graces of Monsters owner Vanessa Waters. The 4th year GM was not given an extension in the off season and reports indicate GM Fosters had attempted to negotiate a new deal multiple times this year without success, ultimately today's league penalties proved to be Ms. Waters breaking point as she traded GM Fosters.away along with a collection of talented but highly paid players, including last seasons #1 overall pick QB Derek Rogers.

In return Michigan received a large haul of five total first round picks while replacing highly paid talent with quality players on lower contracts and adding a veteran rental to the o-line in the event the team continues to fight for a division crown this season. The official trade looks like this:

MICHIGAN RECEIVES:
QB Edward Morris
RB Yung Azul
WR Tyger Lights
OT Raul Darnell
LB Arthur Sanderson
CB Clay Carrington
S17 First Round Pick (Salt Lake)
S17 First Round Pick (London)
S18 First Round Pick (Salt Lake)
S18 First Round Pick (Lincoln)
S19 First Round Pick (Lincoln)

SALT LAKE RECEIVES:
QB Derek Rogers
RB William Harris
WR Leonard McCrary
OT Jesus Young
LB Bobby Hudson
CB Matthew Hines

Meanwhile in Salt Lake, former acting GM Lily Oldnick accepted a promotion to a new position. She will act as the team's player personnel quality control officer, basically adding one step between the chain of command from GM to Owner. Given GM Fosters track record in Rapid City and Michigan the team believes adding an extra set of eyes on the office is best for business.

GM Fosters is expected to meet with ownership to discuss his future as soon as this week.

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · April 16, 2023, 11:02:11 AM

S16 WEEK 10

BREAKING NEWS: VANCOUVER AND MICHIGAN PULL TRIGGER ON BLOCK BUSTER TRADE SWAPPING QB JD CORRALES AND WR COLT SORIANO!

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · April 18, 2023, 08:26:29 AM

S16 WEEK 10

MICHIGAN COMMITTED TO BUILDING AROUND BULL RUSHER, PAUL REED AFTER TURNING DOWN MULTIPLE TRADE OFFERS, INCLUDING MASSIVE HAUL THAT FEATURED TWO HIGH DRAFT PICKS!

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · April 26, 2023, 06:54:53 PM

S16 - WEEK 10

BREAKING NEWS: FORMER #1 PICK, ANTHONY CAMPANELLI JR RUSHED TO HOSPITAL WITH HORRIFIC COMPOUND FRACTURE, DOCTORS BELIEVE QB'S CAREER IS IN JEOPARDY!

LINCOLN -- In a shocking turn of events during the High Impact Football League game between the Amsterdam Smoke and the Lincoln Pride, quarterback Anthony Campanelli Jr. suffered a brutal compound fracture to his leg in the final minutes of the first half. Campanelli, a former #1 overall draft pick, was sacked by linebacker Elvis Edward, and the impact was so severe that it caused the catastrophic injury.

The Amsterdam Smoke were trailing 16-6 at the time of the injury, but were driving for a late score, but the mood quickly turned somber as Campanelli writhed in agony on the field. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, and it is still unclear how long he will be out of commission or if he will ever be able to play again.

Campanelli was considered one of the most promising quarterbacks in the High Impact Football League, and his injury is a devastating blow to the Smoke's season that had already seemingly taken a turn for the worst. In the short term, QB Will Trevino will replace him in the upcoming games, but his absence will be sorely felt by the team and its fans especially if the injury causes the former #1 pick to miss extended time or worse, ends his career. The injury has been compared to the gruesome injury that ended QB Joe Theisman's career in the 80's.

The football community has rallied around Campanelli, sending him messages of support and wishing him a speedy recovery. Fans have taken to social media to express their shock and dismay at the injury, with many calling for better safety measures to be put in place for players.

This injury is a stark reminder of the dangers that football players face on the field and the toll that the sport can take on their bodies. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Campanelli and whether he will be able to return to the game he loves. For now, all we can do is hope for the best and send him our well wishes.

HIFL HEADLINES

After trading for former first round pick JD Corrales, Michigan loses QB for season with brutal injury!
Doss flirts with resetting league's single game rushing mark with epic 290 yard rushing performance. After game HC Steven Crawford says "Jokes on Miami" for underestimating Harriers offense.
Inferno deal generational talent Timothy Cobbs, get blown away by underdog Bruins squad!
Chemistry imbalance? Stingrays look off as Oakland forces way into playoff picture snapping Rays 7 game win streak.
DT Angelo Scott, TE Jeff Carter, QB Danny Hoak, and DE Jean Bethea all have rookie options declined.
Nighthawks end losing streak, but Pegasus Williams says "24-20 over San Antonio is almost as bad as a loss." RB says team plays to a higher standard, or should be.
Chandler piles up yards, Giles scores 3 TDs as Underground passing attack flashes potential in win over struggling Mastodons.
GMs brace for face to face with owners after trade deadline, insiders believe some heads could roll starting this week!
Cancun QB competition heats up as Slinger and Archibald go head to head in bye-week drills.
QB Fabian Vardy fined for comments in post game presser calling Paul Reed and Charlotte offensive line "a bunch of useless ****s"
Woodrow Britt calls week 11 matchup with Pearl Harbor "must win" as Mustangs look to get first back-to-back wins of the season.
DC Fans harass CB Kevin Agholor after DB falls down allowing James Wiese to gain 67 yards on critical 4th quarter play setting up Winnipeg's epic comeback win.
Alejandro McGhee calls Rapid City "my new divisional B***es" after stunning 5 TD performance in upset win!
Vegas All-In after deal to bring in Sack Master Timothy Cobbs and his massive contract. Fans say GM Metro is "finally cashing in his chips."
Elvis Edward in tears as AJ Campanelli is carted off of the field following his devastating injury caused by huge hit from superstar linebacker.
Trevor Lawrence calls Dr. Rinku "miracle worker" after training program leaves QB feeling stronger than ever before.
Developing: Interim GM Rep, Pancho Libre unhappy with some colleagues for refusing to help with PFL negotiations.
Rumor: Vanessa Waters eying GM Wayne Johnson as potential replacement after trading away GM Fosters!
Haywood Young defends GM Mike Powers saying "If anything happens to GM Powers where they fire him, they better trade me too, because he's my guy."
Music City gives massive contract extension to league leading receiver Peerless Adams!
With 3 game win streak, New Jersey surges into second place in Mid-Atlantic division and grab 6th seed in playoff seeding while nipping at the heels of DC for division crown!
Daley says migraines have nothing to do with hard hits suffered vs. Sydney.
Fans ask how GM Rebel can save Orlando after another one sided loss.
Smarter Football pushes Tucson to their limits, but Portland can't pick up upset at home.
Insiders believe loser of this weekends battle for the Governor's Belt Buckle could make major changes to front office as San Antonio and the Dallas Mariachi's ride into battle with equally disappointing win totals.
RoMar defends Randall Wilson after costly fumble on final drive, saying "anyone in this locker room who blames him can get out of this locker room."
Fans on social media STUNNED when Aaron Kitchen defends Willis McNasty after RB is kept out of the end zone on deciding 2 point conversion attempt in final seconds of 33-31 loss to Cleveland.
Thomas Maldonado shows love to fellow S13 first round QBs after injuries with thoughtful Instagram post.
New Wolfpack QB Jon Mathias: "I hope I get more than 14 throws per game"

INJURY REPORT

Alabama Nighthawks

QB Jamie Ortega - Torn PCL - Out (2-4 Weeks)
SS Pedro Sides - Dislocated Knee - Questionable
LB Richard Marino - Scratched Cornea - Probable
FS Timothy Dekker - Neck Strain - Probable

Amsterdam Adders

QB AJ Campanelli - Compound Fracture (Leg) - Out (Indefinitely)
FS Aron Van Dyke - Fractured Jaw - Doubtful

Atlanta Underground

WR John Levesque - Pulled Hamstring - Doubtful
CB Ronnie Mazza - Migraine - Probable
TE Richard Matteson - Sprained Knee - Probable

Cancun Mutineers

FB Stephen Treadwell - Pulled Hamstring - Doubtful
WR James McGee - Deep Thigh Bruise - Probable

Charlotte Crows

SS Dan Briggs - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
RB Jeff Carmona - Concussion - Questionable
C Harold Branham - Bruised Jaw - Probable
SS Michael Thurston - Concussion protocol - Probable

Cleveland Mustangs

RB Daniel Collins - Sprained Ankle - Doubtful
FS Curt Graves - Jammed Finger - Probable
WR Lubanzi Ntuli - Turf Toe - Probable
LB Victor Hinkle - Concussion - Probable

Dallas Mariachis

QB Hilton Keegan - Broken Arm - Out (2-4 Weeks)
LB Kevin de la Cruz - Hamstring - Questionable
C Christopher Vo - Broken Finger - Questionable
QB Jonathan Kidwell - Torn Ligament (Ankle) - Questionable
CB Lino Perkins - Sprained Wrists - Probable
DT Michael Bordelon - Scratched Cornea - Probable

DC Cobras

SS Richard Mattheiu - Ruptured Disc (Back) - Out (12-16 Weeks)
DE Anthony LeBlanc - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DT Michael Ocasio - Bruised Hip - Questionable
WR Joseph Hickson - Broken Finger - Questionable
DE Stephen Bonner - Concussion - Questionable
QB Michael Meek - Shoulder Stiffness - Probable
FS William Bostic - Dislocated Knee - Probable

Kansas City Bruins

N/A

Long Beach Mermen

CB Ronnie Paige - Sprained Ankle - Doubtful
TE Charles Danner - Pulled Hamstring - Doubtful
G Charles Luce - Sprained Wrist - Probable

Lincoln Pride

K Artavious Diesel - Torn Hamstring - Out (6-8 Weeks)
CB Yourhighness Schumacher - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
CB Dennis Dorman - Broken Nose - Doubtful
RB Jerry Jarvis - Sore Back - Probable
QB Michael Worley - Knee - Probable
TE Winston Evans - Stress Fracture (Foot) - Probable

London Harriers

LB Roberto Churchill - Sprained Wrist - Questionable
DT Francis Ludwig - Sprained Knee - Probable

Las Vegas Scorpions

N/A

Myrtle Beach Mastodons

DT Harold Cavanaugh - Torn MCL - Out (2-4 Weeks)
SS Bernard Herrera - Stiff Neck - Questionable
OT Bobby Rosser - Broken Finger - Questionable
CB Charles Arnold - Broken Finger - Probable

Music City Kings

LB Shaq Carrier - Torn Quad - Probable

Miami Killer Whales

G Steven Shore - Pulled Hamstring - Probable

Michigan Monsters

QB JD Corrales - Torn Rotator Cuff - Out (Season)
CB Clay Carrington - Pinched Nerve (Neck) - Out (1-2 Weeks)
CB Herman Schiller - Sprained Wrist - Doubtful

Milwaukee Barons

N/A

New Jersey Dragons

G Clyde Colbert - Torn Quad - Out (4-6 Weeks)
WR Larry Russell - Sprained Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)

Oakland Silverbacks

WR Glenn Gibson - Hamstring - Doubtful
DE Robert Simmons - Patella Tendinitis - Questionable
QB Keenan Daley - Migraine - Probable

Orlando Stampede

N/A

Pearl Harbor Predators

TE Richard Gill - Concussion - Doubtful

Portland Brewers

DE Edward Wilson - Concussion - Out (1-2 Weeks)

Rapid City Inferno

WR Thomas Large - Torn Hamstring - Out (Season)
RB Hercules Link - Broken Ankle - Out (2-4 Weeks)
C Charles Dubois - Sprained Wrist - Questionable
RB Andre Dillon - Tight Hamstring - Questionable

San Antonio Knights

QB Danny Hoak - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
LB Nelson Lai - Neck - Probable
DE Gordon Hanyes - Broken Forearm - Probable
DE Gordon Hanyes - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Ruptured Achilles - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Torn Ligaments (hand) - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Ankle Sprain - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Dislocated Shoulder - Probable
DE Gordon Haynes - Fractured Elbow - Probable

Seattle Lumberjacks

G Charles Higgins - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DT Theodore Curley - Severe Migraines - Doubtful
FB Larry Wilson - Leg - Probable

Salt Lake Renegades

LB Paul Donahue - Broken Wrist - Out (4-6 Weeks)
G Billy Godfrey - Broken Ribs - Out (2-4 Weeks)

St. Paul Lynx

N/A

Sydney Stingrays

OT Christopher Edwards - Torn Quad - Out (12-16 Weeks)
SS Eddie Brock - Hamstring - Questionable

Tucson Stars

DT Joseph Phillips - Torn Quad - Out (2-4 Weeks)
CB Glenn Parra - Jammed Toe - Probable

Vancouver Wolfpack

WR John Young - Broken Wrist - Out (4-6 Weeks)

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

CB Martin Oakley - Stiff Neck - Doubtful
FB James Munson - Sprained Ankle - Doubtful
RB Daniel Carder - Concussion - Questionable
G Daniel Campbell - Bruised Knee Cap - Probable

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

WEEK 10 PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

OPOTW:

QB Lincoln Doss vs. Miami : 16/23, 193 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, 290 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns

DPOTW:

DE Bruce Wilkinson vs. San Antonio : 5 Tackles, 1 Tackle for Loss, 4 Sacks, 6 QB Hurries, 1 QB Knockdown, 1 Forced Fumble

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

S15 NCAA WEEK 11

NCAA WEEK 11:

Game of the Week:

#25 Houston 24

@ #20 SMU 9
Player of the Game: CB Lloyd Johnston (RS Sophomore - Houston) - 7 Tackles, 2 PD, 1 INT, 1 DTD (29 yards)

National Players of the Week:

Offense:
WR Cecil Gladden (Sophomore - Air Force) 8 catches, 108 yards, 2 Touchdowns, 8 carries, 84 yards, 1 rushing touchdown

Defense:
LB Mario Loya (RS Freshman - Missouri) 7 Tackles, 1 Knockdown, 2 Pass Disruptions, 1 Interception, 1 Defensive Touchdown (24 yards)

WEEK 11 TOP 25
1. Ohio State (10-0)
2. Oregon (10-0)
3. North Carolina (8-1)
4. Baylor (10-1)
5. Auburn (8-2)
6. Oklahoma (8-1)
7. Wisconsin (9-1)
8. Georgia (8-2)
9. Iowa (9-2)
10. Clemson (8-1)
11. Georgia Tech (8-2)
12. Arkansas (7-2)
13. Central Florida (9-1)
14. California (8-1)
15. Penn State (8-2)
16. Utah State (9-2)
17. Stanford (8-3)
18. Notre Dame (6-2)
19. Houston (7-2)
20. LSU (7-4)
21. Texas A&M (7-3)
22. UT-San Antonio (8-1)
23. Virginia (7-3)
24. Memphis (8-3)
25. South Carolina (7-3)

First 5 Out: Louisville (8-3), Navy (7-2), Utah (8-3), Mississippi State (6-4), Miami (7-4)

Out of the Top 25: Utah (8-3), SMU (7-3), Vanderbilt (6-3)

What to Watch:

#4 Baylor (10-1)

@ Texas Christian (7-3)

OTHER NCAA HEADLINES

#19 Arkansas use FS Richard Lemon's two-INT day to coast to 27-13 win over unranked 6-5 Air Force Academy.
Senior Cornerback Timothy Colon snags interception for third straight game, sets school single-game record for pass disruptions with 8 as #17 Central Florida tops Southern Florida 23-13!
#2 Oregon see senior QB Joseph Sommer struggle early, but senior RB Scott Myers overpowers Colorado defense for 141 yards, 3 TDs as Ducks stay undefeated with 38-24 win.
"Lockdown" Thomas Davis shines for #16 Georgia Tech, freshman corner picks up 5th INT of the season, scores first career touchdown as Yellow Jackets beat down Pittsburgh 45-24.
#1 Ohio State moves to 10-0 and pushes Illinois to 0-10 with 27-13 victory in snowy Illinois.
Perfect No More! #4 Clemson stunned by 8-3 Louisville, Todd Rivera tosses 3 TDs in the second half to complete amazing comeback upset!
#12 Notre Dame and 7-3 Michigan go to defensive war, but Michigan upsets Irish 10-9 at The Big House.
#13 Memphis see superstar Saul Bennett bottled up by tough Navy Defense, Midshipmen upset Tigers 28-21!
#8 Wisconsin punish Nebraska on the way to 27-6 win, senior corner John Francis picks up 2 more picks, including pick six.
#10 Utah State left shellshocked after being shutout 34-0 to unranked Nevada.
#3 North Carolina dominates Ole Miss 55-0 with former #1 prospect Tyler Horan back under center throwing career best 6 touchdowns; but Peppers injury scare leads to uncertainty for defending National Champions.
Iowa RBs Sammy Wright and Toomy Jacobs each rush for 117 yards leading #15 Iowa to 20-17 win over Purdue.
#24 Stanford get massive performance from junior depth receiver Micah Trujillo who's 3 catches, 139 yards, and 2 touchdowns lead Cardinal to 27-23 over #18 Utah
#22 Vanderbilt lose starting QB Duckworth in first quarter, can't move ball against #9 Georgia as McCoy and Bulldogs roll 21-7
Even without star QB Efrain Voss, #7 Baylor gets enough from freshman Richard Price to beat West Virginia 34-10
Black Knights see first win of the season slip away in final seconds as North Texas scores on final drive to push Army to 0-8.
In the battle of viral small school QBs, Herschel Savage leads UNC-Charlotte to 24-17 win over Percy Poopkins FIU Panthers.
Kent State gets first win of the season with 24-10 win over Bowling Green
South Carolina's DeAngelo Vaughan raises season TD:INT ratio to 30:2 with 5 TD beat down against Florida.
South Carolina gets major commitments from top QB James Stump, SS Jacob Epps, and G Brendan Lawson; players say that visit to campus during teams workout with Myrtle Beach Mastodons played large role in recruitment!

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL WEEK 10 HEADLINES

Weirdest. Statline. Ever. RB Leon Bell rushes 20 times for 27 yards and 4 touchdowns as QB crushes Boise 41-17
In battle of playoff hopefuls, Bay Area tops Calgary 14-7!
Hollywood Experience in hot water after 6 catch, 125 yard 2 TD performance after extremely lude TD celebration involving goal post after 69 yard TD catch -- Vegas destroys St Louis 52-16
Huerta twirls a gem with 339 yards 3 TDs as Alpines handle OKC 42-24.
1st round pick Donald Keen picks up 2 sacks, 5 additional pressures leading Montreal to 38-27 win over Pittsburgh
Mississippi Valley QB, Daniel LeCavalier shows off legs with 231 yards and 3 TDs on the ground as MV picks up 2nd win of the season with 27-17 win over Houston!
Shelley and Philly push New York to their limits, but Ibrahimovic leads late surge and Guardians win 33-23!
New Orleans holds off Cone and the Ruckus despite 15-0 4th quarter run, Phoenixes win 28-25 thanks to end zone INT by Gerardo Davis!
Despite Heisman winner Brantley's 340 yards passing, Memphis Smokers pick up 35-20 win over Indy Speed
Mazza keeps dealing tossing 3 TDs leading Baltimore to 44-10 win over Cincinnati.
DPOTW: NY Guardians DE DeVonte Diaz
OPTOW: MV Pharos QB Daniel LeCavalier

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

WEEK 10 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES

UK, Tyshchenko return to form as United Kingdom bullies France 37-20!
Israeli kicker Henry Dayan drills 39 yard FG in final seconds to push Israel to 23-20 win over Greece.
Canadians pick off Daak Martens twice, but Netherlands deny Canada their first win of the year with 35-17 thumping.
Jamaica moves to 4-5-1 with 14-10 over Austria in snowy conditions.
Nigeria still perfect with 30-14 win over Curacao as Babatunde makes 6 catches for 189 yards
Russia hands China critical loss in 37-23 victory.
Mexico nabs 3 INTs but India manages 28-20 victory!
Argentina QB Lautaro Montiel silences Hidalgo Ginobili supporters with season best 366 yards and 5 Touchdowns as Argentina overpowers Italy 46-10!
Oliver Imbruglia dazzles with 3 first half touchdown passes for Australia, but Sweden manages 18-0 4th quarter to win 35-31 thanks to Soren Hallquist TD pass in close seconds!
Samoans Bulldoze through Brazil, cruise to easy 47-17 win.
Egypt no match for elite American Defense, Team USA continues to dominate with 52-14 victory, Charley Race throws 5 TDs, racking up 330 yards.
Croatia pours it on, shutting out North Korean in second half to win 31-14 thanks to Prominosovic's 154 yard rushing day.
Spain let 10 point halftime lead vanish as Zimbabwe dominate second half winning 41-24
Hachimura plays well, but Japan can't stop Germany in final minutes, forced to settle for 20-20 draw.
Finland crush South Africa 31-10, Aho 2 TDs, Forsell 143 rushing yards, Sergeeva 9 catches, 2 TDs.
Ukraine and Ghana play physical, but Ghana scores 10 unanswered to win 16-13.
Week 11 - Team USA (9-1-0) travel to Nigeria (10-0-0), Game streaming live on ESPN+
IFAF OPOTW: QB Lautaro Montiel (Argentina) - 28/38 366 yards, 5 TDs
IFAF DPOTW: DE Gregorio Aguirre (Argentina) - 5 Tackles, 3 TFL, 1 Sack, 2 Knockdowns, 1 FF, 1 FR, 2 Safeties

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · May 17, 2023, 03:05:26 PM

S16 - WEEK 11

TECHNOLOGICAL TOUCHDOWN: CONTROVERSIAL VISIONARY HALIFAX "HAL" TYRELL ACQUIRES SEATTLE LUMBERJACKS FRANCHISE!

SEATTLE -- In a groundbreaking move that merges cutting-edge technology with the world of sports, Halifax "Hal" Yutani-Tyrell, the renowned yet controversial AI creator and partner at Yutani-Tyrell Corporation, announced his acquisition of the Seattle Lumberjacks franchise in a press conference held earlier today outside of the YTSI (Yutani-Tyrell Space Innovations) headquarters off of the coast of Seattle on Bainbridge Island. This purchase marks an exciting chapter for the High Impact Football League, as Tyrell brings his visionary expertise to the realm of professional sports.

Flanked by a backdrop showcasing the logos of the Yutani-Tyrell Corporation and the Seattle Lumberjacks, Tyrell captivated the audience with his confident demeanor and shared his enthusiasm for this innovative venture. The press conference shed light on Tyrell's vision of integrating advanced AI and other technology into American Football in include the medical field, the scouting department, and even the coaching staff and general manager office.

"This acquisition presents an incredible opportunity to merge our technological advancements with the world of sports," Tyrell declared. "We aim to enhance the game, prioritize player safety, and create an unforgettable experience for fans, while building a highly competitive football team that will bring a championship to the people of Seattle."

The announcement sparked curiosity among sports enthusiasts and technology aficionados alike, as Tyrell's past controversial comments about AI operating in functional bodies had garnered attention and headlines across the globe. While Tyrell refrained from delving into the specifics of his advanced AI research during the press conference, the controversial nature of his past statements added intrigue to the conversation.

Tyrell's technological prowess extends beyond football. As a prominent figure in the AI field, his company's advanced research and development programs rival NASA in the realm of space exploration. This has garnered both admiration and skepticism from industry insiders. In 2024, YTSI launched the largest rocket in history into space successfully, and seven months later the vessel successfully landed on Mars and has sent back valuable data from the red planet in nearly-real-time from over 300 million miles away, a feet no other space exploration team has managed. YTSI's next step is to send a manned mission to Mars while launching a new probe deeper into space to investigate other space phenomena.

ESPN analyst, Adam Schefter expressed his excitement about the acquisition, stating, "Hal Tyrell's involvement in the HIFL is a game-changer. His expertise in AI and technology could revolutionize football. However, his controversial views on AI operating in functional bodies make it a topic of intense debate as some fear we are going to one day see androids playing football, but that is just fear talking; today is a great day for football."

While details regarding specific changes remain scarce, Tyrell hinted at investing in state-of-the-art training facilities and sports science advancements to optimize player performance and safety. Additionally, leveraging the Yutani-Tyrell Corporation's expertise in artificial intelligence, coaches and players can expect enhanced strategies, analysis, and scouting while fans are told to expect an unrivaled fan experience inside the Stadium.

The news conference also shed light on the role of former owner Arnold Reigns, who will remain as a minority owner in the franchise. Reigns, who founded and orchestrated the Lumberjacks' journey thus far, expressed optimism about the partnership. "I am thrilled to work alongside Hal and provide my expertise to ensure a smooth transition. This endeavor promises exciting possibilities for the future of da Lumberjacks."

With the press conference concluded, the sports world is abuzz with anticipation as Tyrell's acquisition of the Lumberjacks ushers in a new era of technological innovation in football. As fans eagerly await further developments, one thing is certain: Tyrell's entrance into the sports arena will undoubtedly make waves.

Mr. Tyrell is expected to take full control of the team in the off-season, allowing Arnold Reigns to finish out his final season as the majority owner of the club.

HIFL HEADLINES

Haynes becomes just 5th player in history to reach 25+ sacks in a season joining Hagan, Cobbs, and the Wilkinson brothers after 4 sack effort pushes season total to 28!
After yet another big game, Peerless Adams eyes Receiver Triple Crown (catches, yards, touchdowns) -- WR on pace to set records for receptions and touchdowns in a single season!
KD returning to MVP level at the right time for Oakland, sits tied with Maldonado with league-leading 29 passing TDs!
Jason Blitzer cooks up a perfect defensive gameplan to shutdown the high powered air attack of Pearl Harbor!
Father vs. Son: Rhodes family battle in first head to head match up as defenses shine. Game features more sacks (21) than points (20)
Dual Threats Lincoln Doss and Genaro Lewis show out in Alabama as QB's combine for 555 yards passing, 240 yards rushing, and 10 total TDs; London shocks the world with 52-31 win over Alabama!
Clint Dickey's big game moves WR within 9 catches of 1000 for his career, 12 catches from tying Eugene McReynolds for most all time!
After big win over New Jersey, Ervin Edward says "don't count us out." as Lincoln eyes making a late season run!
Baron's offense gets hot vs. Lynx, but St. Paul's 28 point first quarter proves too much to overcome as defense lets Milwaukee down.
Without Campanelli, Amsterdam offense can't do much against Orlando as Stampede use a slow grinding pace on offense to limit possession and win defensive battle.
Smarter Football continues to prevail as Booth and Hightower each go for over 130 yards receiving in game that Roderick Baker says "shows us what type of team we can expect to be next year." after comparing Mastodons roster to Brewers.
Christian Cassidy picks up 2 INTs but also gives up 2 TDs vs Peerless Adams in fun 1v1 contest.
Hyland laments continued pressure under center after Ronald Rich and Foxes defense harass QB all day long.
Colt Williamson praises RC DE Thomas Loftis for skilled pass rush moves after tough back and forth battle.
After shutting out Long Beach in second half to set up 24 unanswered points, Stephen Cotter boats that Sting Rays are "the uncrown champions" of season 16.
GM BD all smiles after raising the Governors' Belt Buckle, handing Dallas crushing defeat!

INJURY REPORT

Alabama Nighthawks

QB Jamie Ortega - Torn PCL - Out (1-2 Weeks)
CB Marion Boyer - Concussion - Questionable
SS Pedro Sides - Dislocated Knee - Probable
FS Timothy Dekker - Neck Strain - Probable

Amsterdam Adders

QB AJ Campanelli - Compound Fracture (Leg) - Out (Season+)
FS Aron Van Dyke - Fractured Jaw - Questionable

Atlanta Underground

WR John Levesque - Pulled Hamstring - Questionable
QB Orion Harris - Bruised Ribs - Probable

Cancun Mutineers

SS Robert Dotson - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
FB Stephen Treadwell - Pulled Hamstring - Questionable

Charlotte Crows

QB Fabian Vardy - Concussion Protocol - Questionable
SS Dan Briggs - Sprained Ankle - Probable
RB Jeff Carmona - Concussion - Probable
SS Michael Thurston - Concussion protocol - Probable

Cleveland Mustangs

DT Waldo Miles - Broken Wrist - Out (4-6 Weeks)
RB Daniel Collins - Sprained Ankle - Probable
LB Matthew Albrecht - Concussion Protocol - Probable
C David Ayala - Scratched Cornea - Probable

Dallas Mariachis

QB Hilton Keegan - Broken Arm - Out (1-2 Weeks)
LB Kevin de la Cruz - Hamstring - Probable
C Christopher Vo - Broken Finger - Probable
QB Jonathan Kidwell - Torn Ligament (Ankle) - Probable
DT Michael Bordelon - Scratched Cornea - Probable

DC Cobras

SS Richard Mattheiu - Ruptured Disc (Back) - Out (8-12 Weeks)
DE Anthony LeBlanc - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)

Kansas City Bruins

N/A

Long Beach Mermen

RB Oluwadamilola Obi - Turf Toe - Probable
TE Charles Danner - Pulled Hamstring - Probable
CB Ronnie Paige - Sprained Ankle - Probable
DE Albert Neely - Concussion Protocol - Probable
G Charles Luce - Sprained Wrist - Probable
FS Richard Pina - Concussion Protocol - Probable

Lincoln Pride

K Artavious Diesel - Torn Hamstring - Out (6-8 Weeks)
CB Yourhighness Schumacher - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Questionable
CB Dennis Dorman - Broken Nose - Probable
QB Michael Worley - Knee - Probable

London Harriers

LB Roberto Churchill - Sprained Wrist - Probable

Las Vegas Scorpions

N/A

Myrtle Beach Mastodons

DT Harold Cavanaugh - Torn MCL - Out (1-2 Weeks)
SS Bernard Herrera - Stiff Neck - Questionable
OT Bobby Rosser - Broken Finger - Probable

Music City Kings

TE Logan Espinoza - Deep Thigh Bruise - Doubtful

Miami Killer Whales

G Steven Shore - Pulled Hamstring - Probable

Michigan Monsters

QB JD Corrales - Torn Rotator Cuff - Out (Season)
LB Arthur Sanderson - Concussion Protocol - Doubtful
CB Clay Carrington - Pinched Nerve (Neck) - Doubtful
CB Herman Schiller - Sprained Wrist - Questionable

Milwaukee Barons

N/A

New Jersey Dragons

G Clyde Colbert - Torn Quad - Out (2-4 Weeks)
WR Larry Russell - Sprained Knee - Questionable

Oakland Silverbacks

TE David Tucker - Sprained Ankle - Questionable
WR Glenn Gibson - Hamstring - Questionable
DE Robert Simmons - Patella Tendinitis - Probable

Orlando Stampede

N/A

Pearl Harbor Predators

CB Richard DeJesus - Hyper Extended Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DE Francis Andrus - Hyper Extended Knee - Questionable
TE Richard Gill - Concussion - Questionable
RB Francisco Johnson - Turf Toe - Probable

Portland Brewers

N/A

Rapid City Inferno

WR Thomas Large - Torn Hamstring - Out (Season)
RB Hercules Link - Broken Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
C Marcus Hudson - Pulled Groin - Questionable
C Charles Dubois - Sprained Wrist - Probable

San Antonio Knights

QB Danny Hoak - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Doubtful
DE Gordon Hanyes - Broken Nose - Probable

Seattle Lumberjacks

G Charles Higgins - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DT Theodore Curley - Severe Migraines - Questionable
FB Larry Wilson - Leg - Probable

Salt Lake Renegades

LB Paul Donahue - Broken Wrist - Out (2-4 Weeks)
G Billy Godfrey - Broken Ribs - Out (2-4 Weeks)

St. Paul Lynx

CB Patrick Surtain II - Concussion Protocol - Questionable
QB Aaron Kitchen - Bruised Hand - Probable

Sydney Stingrays

OT Christopher Edwards - Torn Quad - Out (12-16 Weeks)
SS Eddie Brock - Hamstring - Probable

Tucson Stars

DT Joseph Phillips - Torn Quad - Out (1-2 Weeks)
CB Juan Kirk - Sprained Shoulder - Out (1-2 Weeks)
CB Glenn Parra - Foot Sprain - Questionable

Vancouver Wolfpack

LB Morris Jackson - Bruised Hip - Questionable
WR John Young - Broken Wrist - Questionable
WR Rory Dover - Dislocated Finger - Probable
DE Larry Roberts - Migraine - Probable

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

CB Martin Oakley - Stiff Neck - Doubtful
FB James Munson - Sprained Ankle - Questionable
RB Daniel Carder - Concussion - Probable

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

WEEK 11 PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

OPOTW:

QB Lincoln Doss vs. Alabama : 14/23, 349 passing yards, 3 passing touchdown, 98 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns

DPOTW:

DE Timothy Cobbs vs. Cancun : 9 Tackles, 1 Tackle for Loss, 8 Sacks, 0 QB Hurries, 1 QB Knockdown

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

S16 NCAA WEEK 12

NCAA WEEK 12:

Game of the Week:

#4 Baylor 42

@ Texas Christian 17
Player of the Game: WR Christopher Hartmann (RS Senior - Baylor) - 8 Receptions, 164 Yards, 1 Touchdown

National Players of the Week:

Offense: WR Christopher Jenson (RS Junior - Arizona State) 5 catches, 108 yards, 4 touchdowns)

Defense: LB Frank Major (RS Junior - Florida Atlantic) 5 Tackles, 2 Pass Disruptions, 2 Interceptions, 1 Defensive Touchdown (50 yards)

WEEK 11 TOP 25
1. Ohio State (10-0)
2. Oregon (10-0)
3. North Carolina (9-1)
4. Baylor (11-1)
5. Oklahoma (9-1)
6. Wisconsin (10-1)
7. Auburn (8-2)
8. Georgia (8-2)
9. Clemson (9-1)
10. Iowa (10-2)
11. Arkansas (8-2)
12. Central Florida (10-1)
13. Georgia Tech (9-2)
14. Notre Dame (7-2)
15. Stanford (9-3)
16. Penn State (8-2)
17. California (8-2)
18. Texas A&M (8-3)
19. LSU (7-4)
20. Virginia (8-3)
21. Houston (7-2)
22. Utah State (9-3)
23. SMU (8-3)
24. South Carolina (7-3)
25. Louisville (8-3)

First 5 Out: Memphis (8-3), Miami (8-4), Cincinnati (8-4), Michigan (8-3), Mississippi State (6-4)

Out of the Top 25: UT-San Antonio (8-2), Memphis (8-3)

What to Watch:

UT El Paso (7-4)

@ #2 Oregon (10-0)

OTHER NCAA HEADLINES

#14 California can't get superstar RB Lockett going (16-84-1), gets blown out by unranked Arizona State 49-23!
#13 Central Florida shuts out winless UAB as back ups get lots of playing time.
#22 UT San Antonio Freshman QB Eric Mosher throws 2 INTs as Road Runners are upset by 6-6 Florida International.
Unranked Fresno State pull off major upset with 31-10 win over #16 Utah State.
Old School Football: #9 Iowa struggle without starting QB, pick up ugly 6-0 win over unranked Minnesota as teams combine for 501 total yards.
#3 North Carolina dominate rival Duke in 58-3 blowout. Horan throws 5 TDs
#11 Georgia Tech Kicker Frank Turpin his 52 yard game winner as time expires to help 9-2 Yellow Jackets avoid massive upset vs. 1-9 North Dakota State. GT wins 16-14.
#18 Notre Dame dominate Pittsburgh 33-3
#6 Oklahoma keeps building momentum with 21-0 win over West Virginia
#4 Baylor moves to 11-1 with decisive 42-17 win over TCU!
#21 Texas A&M tops Nevada 31-15
#17 Stanford survive late comeback flurry from UCLA, win 34-24 as SR WR Roy Perkins racks up 133 yards and TD
Vanderbilt brings the drama with 17 point 4t quarter, but #12 Arkansas hangs on to win 31-28 despite Renfro's 3 TD 3 INT performance
#23 Virginia handle Wake Forest with 30-3 lopsided win.
Virginia Tech tie game in final minute but #10 Clemson kick game winning FG to avoid overtime in 36-33 thriller!
Texas Tech puts up a first half-fight, but Wisconsin defense shuts out Red Raiders in second half as #7 Badgers win 21-17!
Eastern Michigan moves to 8-4 with stunning home upset of Michigan State (6-5) 23-21!
Florida Atlantic dominate UTEP 51-16 in battle of fringe top 25 candidates.
Indiana, Army, and Illinois all fail to get first win of the season, remain 0-for.
Recruiting: Top 10 recruit, DE Frank Saunders (Suwanee, GA) commits to Clemson!
Utah give 3 year extension to Defensive Coordinator David Cain!
UCLA, Henry Munoz jr. agree to 6 year extension at $7.5MM per year!
Davon Galloway, Michigan State agree to 6 year extension despite shocking upset lost to Eastern Michigan.
VT Hokies give HC Hank Grossman massive 5 year deal worth $8MM per season!
Promising Freshman Tackle, Damon Pollack breaks leg, could miss significant playing time next season for Cincinnati!

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL WEEK 11 HEADLINES

Colorado WR Justin Bayer eclipses 1000 yards for 3rd straight season as Alpines thump Houston 41-17.
Despite Mazza's 3 INTs and Philly QB Steph Shelly rushing for 173 yards and 2 TDs, Baltimore hangs on to win 34-27!
Leon Bell dominates with 178 yards on the ground leading ABQ to 17-13 win over St. Louis.
Phoenixes could bench Stephen Ulrich after being shutout by Montreal 27-0, Joe Rainey calls QB "the root of the problem"
Nico Caldwell's pinpoint accuracy (26/29) leads Calgary to hard fought 19-17 comeback win
Stags fans scream for team to cut-bait on former 8th overall pick QB Tim Ibarra as QB tosses 3 INTs, brining 3 year total to 51 interceptions.
Pittsburgh RB Teddy Garrett scores 4 times, leading Peacocks to 41-27 win over Cincinnati
Redemption Denied: With seconds left on the clock, King Lindsey denied chance for game tying field goal after o-line false-start forces run off to end game, Mississippi Valley falls to Boise 13-10.
Julius Irvin scores 5 TDs, leading Raleigh to 38-21 win over Memphis Smokers!
Las Vegas loses Carl Bloom to knee injury, giving Ryan Hallquist opportunity to lead 4th quarter comeback as Bay Area stuns Vegas 21-13! Grognac Strowman records 6 sacks for Gamblers, while Horour Bjarnason delivers 3 for Sea Lions.
New York's stars shine as Elias Ibrahimovic, Devonte Diaz, and Dong Alexander all make plays leading to epic TD pass on games final play as Guardians comeback from to beat Indianapolis 27-24!
Calgary Cougars announce 6-year deal with Defensive Coordinator Homer Napier.
OPOTW: QB Steph Shelley (Philadelphia) - 23/32, 216 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 9 carries, 173 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs
DPOTW: DE Gognac Strowman (Las Vegas) - 7 Tackles, 6 Sacks

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

WEEK 11 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Team USA hands Nigeria first loss of the season with 27-19 win.
Russia dominates Zimbabwe 35-3, Kuznezov throws 4 TDs
Spain defeats France 33-17 as 35 year old WR Angel Morales sets club record with 207 yards receiving!
Germany wins slugfest with China 34-24, Gundagon throws for 307 yards, 2 second half TDs
Greece no match for North Korea, QB Pak and WR No combine for big numbers to lead 48-3 drubbing.
Ukraine ride 28 point second half to stun Netherlands 35-21!
Finland only allow a safety, shutting down Austria to win 19-2
Curacao pick up 45-14 win over India, QB Boegarts throws 4 TDs
Israel thump Ghana 37-3, Masarweh catches 2 TDs on 6-102-2 day!
Mexico embarrassed at home by Jamaica in 41-9 beat down, Golden Eagles only manage 203 yards of total offense, allowing 530 defensively.
Italy's comeback bid denied as Australia holds on to win 20-13
Samoa steam rolls South Africa 42-16, Faaeteete dishes 5 TDs on 305 yards passing.
Despite 357 yards passing from Tyshchenko, United Kingdom and Sweden battle to a 20-20 Draw!
Winless Canadian's score in final 49 seconds, recover onside kick and score game winning touchdown, only to have final TD overturned on replay. Croatia survives in controversial fashion with 37-31 victory!
Argentina handles Japan easily enroute to 27-10 win.
Egypt bounces back, picks up 34-10 win over Brazil, Mostafa rushes for 117 and a touchdown.
All eyes on week 12 match ups between Nigeria (10-1-0) and Argentina (9-1-1) as well as Sweden (8-2-1) vs. Samoa (10-1-0)!
IFAF OPOTW: WR Angel Morales (Spain) - 6 Catches, 207 Yards, 2 Touchdowns
IFAF DPOTW: LB Jose Garrido (Spain) - 6 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 Hurry, 2 Pass Disruptions, 2 Interceptions, 1 Defensive Touchdown

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · May 23, 2023, 06:02:33 PM

S16 - WEEK 12

BREAKING NEWS: SALT LAKE PLUNGED INTO TURMOIL AS OFF-FIELD CONTROVERSY ENGULFS STAR TIGHT END, TUDDY WILLIAMS!

SALT LAKE CITY -- In a shocking turn of events, the Salt Lake Renegades find themselves embroiled in a storm of controversy that has shaken the foundations of their organization. The High Impact Football League has become a battleground of drama and intrigue as one of the team's brightest stars, tight end Tuddy Williams, finds himself at the center of a scandal that threatens to overshadow the team's aspirations for glory.

The Renegades, led by their esteemed head coach Rod Svechnikov refused to comment on the situation. However, it is the devastating impact of this controversy that has left the entire HIFL community reeling.

Tuddy Williams, the imposing force at the tight end position, known for his incredible catching ability and unstoppable runs after the catch, had been a fan favorite and a pillar of the Renegades' offense. His on-field contributions were unparalleled, making him an integral part of the team's strategies and game plans. Fans reveled in the excitement he brought to the field, and his jersey sales skyrocketed, making him a beloved figure in Salt Lake City.

But now, Tuddy Williams finds himself at the epicenter of an off-field storm that threatens to tarnish his legacy and rock the Renegades to their core. Recent reports have shed light on a series of alarming incidents involving Williams, painting a deeply troubling picture of a player who has veered off the path of professionalism.

Details surrounding the allegations against Williams have started to emerge, and they paint a picture of a player caught in a downward spiral. It is alleged that Williams has been involved in several instances of off-field misconduct, including late-night altercations at local bars, violating team curfew, and engaging in public disputes with law enforcement officers. Witnesses claim that his behavior has become increasingly erratic and his attitude towards teammates and staff members has deteriorated significantly.

The Renegades coaching staff, led by head coach Rod Svechnikov, has been stunned by the revelations. Known for his ability to motivate and guide his players, Svechnikov now faces the immense challenge of addressing this controversy head-on, while ensuring that the team remains focused on their goals. The impact of Williams' actions on team dynamics cannot be underestimated, and the coaching staff must find a way to restore balance and unity within the locker room.

As news of the controversy spread, fans of the Salt Lake Renegades were left in a state of disbelief and disappointment. Supporters who once cheered Tuddy Williams on game days now grapple with conflicting emotions, as the tarnished image of their beloved player clashes with the values and integrity they hold dear. Social media platforms have become hotbeds of discussion and debate, with fans expressing their concerns and demanding accountability.

Teammates of Tuddy Williams find themselves caught between their loyalty to a talented athlete and their obligation to maintain a cohesive team environment. The fallout from the controversy has undoubtedly created tension within the locker room, and players must now navigate the challenges of trust and camaraderie in the face of adversity. The response from Williams' teammates will play a crucial role in determining the team's ability to overcome this hurdle and move forward.

As the HIFL season progresses, the Salt Lake Renegades face an uphill battle to regain their footing. The fallout from this controversy threatens to disrupt team chemistry and unity, undermining their efforts to secure a spot in the playoffs. The coaches, fans, and teammates must come together to find a path towards resolution and restoration, with the hope of salvaging their season and preserving the reputation of the Renegades organization.

The Salt Lake Renegades must find a way to weather the storm, relying on the leadership of their coaching staff and the resilience of their players, as they strive to overcome adversity and reclaim their pursuit of championship glory.

HIFL HEADLINES

Alabama fans hopeful that rumors of Jamie Ortega's return this week prove true; QB listed as "day to day" but QB says he feels "great."
QB Michael Worley beating himself up after back to back interceptions put Lincoln in a late hole; but 4th down drop by Garrett in final minutes; fumble by Jarvis in final seconds prove too much to overcome as KC picks up "yuge" win.
SAFTEY DANCE: Vancouver gets unlikely win after Morris Jackson converts 3rd TFL of the day into game-winning safety!
Oakland picks up huge win over defending champs, Adrian Hagan announces arrival with 3 sacks, 2 hurries, and 3 knockdowns!
Arctic Foxes offense struggles to find end zone, Muller struggles to convert kicks; Winnipeg falls to 9-2
Mastodons Bench #1 Pick Jaylon Winston after heated sideline exchange with quarterbacks coach.
After big win, Kings QB James Barger seen "tearing it up" on the Nashville strip.
De ja vu for DC: Cobras fans lament another missed field goal as Larry Legg misses from 52 sending game to overtime, setting up Harriers 52 yard game winner.
Week after worst game of the season, Dominic Owens shows out with 308 yard, 5 touchdown performance!
Knights Gordon Haynes livid after being held to only one sack; DE claims referees are not calling holding penalties.
Leaving his Marks: KC LB Theodore Marks makes plays vs run, pass, and as pass rusher!
Mermen CB Izzy Okafor gets first and second INT of the season; machine-gun celebration dances go viral as uber-athletic corner shows flair for the theatrical side of the sport!
Tucson's corner depth exposed as Merv Patton targets 3rd/4th string corners and throws for 5 TDs, leading Miami to 44-31 victory!
QB Justin Fields facing potential discipline after violating undisclosed team rules after week 12 victory.
With Vardy sidelined, Charlotte avoids high sack total, but Portland's "Smarter Football" produces 15 additional QB pressures, Brewers keep Porter uncomfortable and pick up 33-27 win!
"TANK BOWL" lives up to the hype as Milwaukee fumbles away game-winning drive inside of field goal range, allowing Cancun to pick up 35-33 win. Barons fall to 1-10 with some fans eying #1 overall pick.
Willis McNasty rumbles for 165 yards on just 11 carries, Lynx survive tough match up with Michigan.
New Jersey Dragons debut special blacked out uniforms for big match up with Alabama; Inspired defense keeps Genario Lewis in check in the run game, Kyle Wright plays turnover free football and Dragons hold Bruce Wilkinson to 1 sack setting up huge win!
Amsterdam DE James Fellows vents after loss: "I'm doing my part; where is everybody else?!"
DT Bruiser Elliott dominates interior, again. Picks up 3 more sacks as Mustangs cruise to 27-14 win.
Vegas' new d-line feasting; after acquiring Timothy Cobbs at the deadline, Vegas d-line spreading the wealth as quarterbacks face constant duress!
Jean-Luc Bellerose has no answers when asked about throwing 19 INTs a season after throwing none. "I am working every day to improve, I promise."
Long Beach coaching staff feeling the heat as team sits on the outside of the playoff picture looking in despite 7-4 record.
Inferno defense ranks dead last in points allowed, leaving many questioning if Coach LeBlanc is still the right answer in Rapid City
Is a coaching change the solution in Orlando? Fans don't know if its players, coaches, or GM at fault for brutal season as Orlando remains the only team without 200 total points this season offensively.
Miami looking to clinch division with win over Alabama this weekend!
Winnipeg eyes chance to lock up Mid-West Division with win (vs. Amsterdam) and KC loss, but Bruins aim to keep hope alive with trip to DC.
Peerless Adams reaches 20 receiving TDs on the season, now 5 TDs from tying, 6 from setting new single season mark!
Lincoln Pride owner calls injuries, rough season a "reminder of how good we've had it at Pride Rock." calls for fans to support team despite underwhelming results.

INJURY REPORT

Alabama Nighthawks

G James D'Angelo - Groin Pull - Out (1-2 Weeks)
QB Jamie Ortega - Torn PCL - Questionable (day to day)
CB Marion Boyer - Concussion - Probable
CB George Vu - Dislocated Finger - Probable
FS Timothy Dekker - Neck Strain - Probable

Amsterdam Adders

QB AJ Campanelli - Compound Fracture (Leg) - Out (Season+)
G Chris Hilton - Jammed Wrist - Doubtful
SS Braxton Hull - Illness - Probable

Atlanta Underground

T Ricky Bowman - Broken Finger - Doubtful
WR John Levesque - Hamstring - Probable

Cancun Mutineers

T Bryan Johnson - Scratched Cornea - Questionable
SS Robert Dotson - Sprained Ankle - Questionable
QB David-Allen Slinger - Ribs - Questionable
QB Matt Artopoeus - Elbow - Probable
FB Stephen Treadwell - Pulled Hamstring - Probable

Charlotte Crows

SS Dan Briggs - Sprained Ankle - Probable
SS Michael Thurston - Concussion protocol - Probable

Cleveland Mustangs

DT Waldo Miles - Broken Wrist - Out (2-4 Weeks)
LB Matthew Albrecht - Concussion - Doubtful
C David Ayala - Scratched Cornea - Probable

Dallas Mariachis

QB Hilton Keegan - Broken Arm - Out (1-2 Weeks)
LB Kevin de la Cruz - Hamstring - Probable
QB Jonathan Kidwell - Torn Ligament (Ankle) - Probable

DC Cobras

SS Richard Mattheiu - Ruptured Disc (Back) - Out (8-12 Weeks)
G Jerome Butler - Tight Hamstring - Questionable

Kansas City Bruins

RB Running Wolf - Bulging Disc (Back) - Doubtful

Long Beach Mermen

TE Charles Danner - Pulled Hamstring - Probable
CB Ronnie Paige - Sprained Ankle - Probable

Lincoln Pride

K Artavious Diesel - Torn Hamstring - Out (4-6 Weeks)
DE Rafiki Ngozi - Sprained Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DT Joshua Cardona - Broken Hand - Out (1-2 Weeks)
RB Jerry Jarvis - Broken Finger - Doubtful

London Harriers

FS Eddie Thomas - Jammed Finger - Probable
LB Roberto Churchill - Sprained Wrist - Probable

Las Vegas Scorpions

SS Edwin Winters - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
TE Jeff Carter - Sprained Wrist - Doubtful

Myrtle Beach Mastodons

DT Harold Cavanaugh - Torn MCL - Doubtful

Music City Kings

LB Shaq Carrier - Strained Abdominal Muscle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
RB Kenny Kang - Sprained Wrist - Questionable
TE Logan Espinoza - Deep Thigh Bruise - Questionable

Miami Killer Whales

DT Merlin McLendon - Sprained Knee - Out (2-4 Weeks)

Michigan Monsters

QB JD Corrales - Torn Rotator Cuff - Out (Season)
CB Clay Carrington - Pinched Nerve (Neck) - Doubtful
LB Tui Lotulelei - Concussion - Questionable
LB Arthur Sanderson - Concussion Protocol - Probable

Milwaukee Barons

N/A

New Jersey Dragons

WR Dorial Green-Beckham - High Ankle Sprain - Out (2-4 Weeks)
G Clyde Colbert - Torn Quad - Out (2-4 Weeks)
C David King - Concussion - Doubtful
WR Larry Russell - Sprained Knee - Probable

Oakland Silverbacks

TE David Tucker - Sprained Ankle - Questionable
WR Glenn Gibson - Hamstring - Probable
LB James Rojas - Stiff Neck - Probable

Orlando Stampede

N/A

Pearl Harbor Predators

CB Richard DeJesus - Hyper Extended Knee - Doubtful
DE Francis Andrus - Hyper Extended Knee - Doubtful
TE Richard Gill - Concussion - Questionable
RB Francisco Johnson - Turf Toe - Probable

Portland Brewers

N/A

Rapid City Inferno

WR Thomas Large - Torn Hamstring - Out (8-12 Weeks)
G Orlando White - Torn Pectoral Muscle - Out (8-12 Weeks)
RB Hercules Link - Broken Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)

San Antonio Knights

DE Jeffrey Harlow - Torn Rotator Cuff - Out (8-12 Weeks)
QB Danny Hoak - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Probable
DE Gordon Hanyes - Ruptured Gal Bladder - Probable

Seattle Lumberjacks

QB Robert Marshall - Dislocated Shoulder - Out (1-2 Weeks)
G Charles Higgins - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Questionable
FB Larry Wilson - Leg - Probable

Salt Lake Renegades

LB Paul Donahue - Broken Wrist - Out (1-2 Weeks)
G Billy Godfrey - Broken Ribs - Out (1-2 Weeks)
C Nolan Klein - Bruised Jaw -Doubtful
WR Douglas Fowler - Concussion - Questionable

St. Paul Lynx

N/A

Sydney Stingrays

OT Christopher Edwards - Torn Quad - Out (12-16 Weeks)
G Peter Cruz - Sprained Wrist - Out (1-2 Weeks)
C Willie Castle - Broken Nose - Probable

Tucson Stars

DT Joseph Phillips - Torn Quad - Out (1-2 Weeks)
G William Rousseau - Hyper Extended Knee - Doubtful
CB Glenn Parra - Foot Sprain - Doubtful
CB Juan Kirk - Sprained Shoulder - Questionable

Vancouver Wolfpack

SS Philly Crowell - Sprained Elbow - Doubtful

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

DE Steven Butler - Sprained Knee - Doubtful
FB James Munson - Sprained Ankle - Questionable
CB Martin Oakley - Stiff Neck - Probable

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

WEEK 12 PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

OPOTW: RB Courtney Crawford vs. Rapid City : 18 carries, 170 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs, 2 catches, 31 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown

DPOTW: DT Bruiser Elliott vs. Amsterdam : 8 Tackles, 3 Sacks, 1 Knockdown, 1 Forced Fumble, 1 Fumble Recovery

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

S16 NCAA WEEK 13

NCAA WEEK 13:

Game of the Week:

UT El Paso 13

@ #2 Oregon 14
Player of the Game: LB Gene Smith (Senior - UTEP) - 8 Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 Interception

National Players of the Week:

Offense: WR Jett Wilkinson (RS Sophomore - North Carolina) 3 catches, 110 yards, 1 touchdown, 7 carries, 84 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns

Defense: FS Josef Messer (Freshman - Appalachian State) 9 Tackles, 1 Sack, 3 pass disruptions, 3 Interceptions, 1 Defensive touchdown (41 yards)

WEEK 13 TOP 25
1. North Carolina (10-1)
2. Oregon (11-0)
3. Oklahoma (10-1)
4. Baylor (11-1)
5. Wisconsin (10-1)
6. Auburn (8-2)
7. Ohio State (10-1)
8. Central Florida (11-1)
9. Iowa (10-2)
10. Arkansas (8-2)
11. Clemson (9-2)
12. Georgia Tech (9-2)
13. Stanford (9-3)
14. California (8-2)
15. Virginia (9-3)
16. Houston (8-2)
17. Georgia (8-3)
18. SMU (9-3)
19. Texas A&M (8-3)
20. Mississippi State (7-4)
21. South Carolina (8-3)
22. LSU (7-4)
23. Memphis (9-3)
24. Arizona State (8-3)
25. Texas (8-4)

First 5 Out: Utah State (9-3), Louisville (8-3), Tennessee (7-4), Miami (8-4), Cincinnati (8-4)

Out of the Top 25: Notre Dame (7-3), Penn State (8-3), Utah State (9-3), Louisville (8-3)

What to Watch:

Oklahoma State (7-3)

@ #10 Arkansas (8-2)

#14 California (8-2)

@ #16 Houston (8-2)

OTHER NCAA HEADLINES

#8 Georgia upset on road as tough 8-3 Arizona State picks up monster 45-20 win! UGA QB James McCoy picked 3-times, two returned for TDs!
#12 Central Florida avoid upset by unranked Navy thanks to late field goal from inconsistent kicker Joshua Cruz. Knights win 20-17
After missing most of season due to injury suffered last bowl season, Mississippi State QB Charles Collins reintroduces himself with monster 5 TD 336 yard performance as Bulldogs upset #9 Clemson in Overtime, 37-30!
#20 Virginia handles Liberty 21-7, RB Rufus Daugherty scores 2 TDs, raising season total to 12.
Unranked Louisiana State gets jaw-dropping upset win over #16 Penn State thanks to PSU kicker Samuel Salmon missing two extra points in final minutes of game, Louisiana Tech wins 30-29!
#3 North Carolina gets Jett Wilkinson going as WR goes over 100 yards receiving for only the second time this season, scores 3 total TDs, Heels thump Boston College 59-14.
Upset Week continues as #14 Notre Dame settles for 6 FGs in first half; 3-8 Kansas rallies late to score game winning touchdown in final seconds at South Bend, Jayhawks win 27-24!
#2 Oregon narrowly avoids upset vs. unranked UTEP, Ducks eek out 14-13 win in rain-soaked Eugene.
#23 SMU survives overtime scare vs. Missouri, picking up 33-30 win, MIZZOU WR George Donovan shines with 8 catches, 147 yards, and a touchdown.
#24 South Carolina pull away late vs. Vanderbilt with 27-10 win. WR Albert Duran adds 2 TDs to bring season total to 16!
#1 Ohio State is suffocated by Unranked 8-4 Texas Defense, Longhorns Hook em' 16-8, OSU turns it over 5 times in crushing loss!
#21 Houston gets the job done easily with 38-14 win over 2-8 Tulsa.
Tennessee (7-4) destroys (0-12) Indiana 40-9. Hoosier remain winless.
Winless No More! Army Black Knights snap skid with 42-27 win over 5-5 Buffalo despite Buffalo freshman RB Calvin Hayes rushing for 173 yards and 3 TDs!
Tar Heels ink D-Coordinator Donald Boettcher to 7 year extension, but HC opportunities still a high probability this off-season
4th overall recruit, Linebacker Mitch McFarland (Steele Canyon HS, Spring Valley, CA) chooses Auburn Tigers over host of other high profile schools!
48th overall Jim Culver (defensive tackle) (Topsfield, Massachusetts) remains highest ranked uncommitted recruit.
101st overall recruit DE Thomas Burgess (Olathe, Kansas) commits to Louisville Cardinals!
NCAA ANNOUNCES DECISION TO MOVE START OF SEASON UP BY SEVERAL WEEKS, FUTURE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS COULD BE CROWN NEAR HIFL TRADE DEADLINE WEEK!

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL WEEK 12 HEADLINES

"Give him time." St. Louis coaches stand behind development of former 5th overall pick Ryan Woodley despite 3 INT performance bringing season TD:INT ratio to 9:17. Battlehawks drop to 1-11 with 28-24 loss to Houston.
Cougars DT Travis Bevins suspended one game after two blatant roughing the passer penalties put a damper on otherwise dominant performance including 2 sacks, 3 hurries, 3 knockdowns, and a forced fumble. Calgary beats Boise 27-10.
Tommy Mazza shines with 309 yards 4 touchdown effort, teammate Michael Hodge continues to dominate in return from retirement post 7 catch, 123 yards and 2 TD game bringing season total to 395 yards and 5 TDs in 4 games. Baltimore crushes Pittsburgh 44-21 to move to 11-1.
Colorado hands Las Vegas 2nd straight loss, Huerta and the Alpines move to 10-2 with 30-10 victory, Gamblers struggle without Bloom under center.
New Orleans starts Aguilar over Ulrich at QB, but after early injury, Ulrich returns and silences doubters with 26/34, 249 yard, 2 TD performance, but New York proves to be too much for Phoenixes. Guardians win 30-17.
Former Canadian star QB Daniel LeCavalier goes hero-mode with 330 yard 3 TD 2nd half performance, but dropped two-point conversion in final seconds leads to Albuquerque win 28-26.
Montreal can't stop Philly's combo run attack as Shelley and Ivanov combine for 222 yards and 3 TDs, Revs win 38-16!
Fans flock to see battle of dual-threat QB Richard Landon vs. Elite passer Ryan Hallquist as OKC and Bay Area go at it; 'Quist's 4 TDs prove too much as Sea Lions top Oilers 48-17!
Stags QB Ibarra raises INT total to 21 with another 3 INT game, Memphis CB Ryan Crow shines with 5 PD, 2 INT, 1 TD day!
Dual Threats Brantley and Irvin combine for over 300 yards rushing and 4 TDs in head to head match up, but RB Raymond Abel adds 146 and 3 TDs for Raleigh as Ruckus top Speed 38-28!
Harry Bryce, Colorado Alpines agree to new 7 year deal worth $8MM per season!
Baltimore and New York clinch playoff spots in Eastern Conference.
Colorado punches ticket to post-season in the West.
Las Vegas (9-3) travel to New York (11-1) for a prime time showdown in Week 13!
Calgary, Las Vegas, Bay Area, Albuquerque, and Montreal could all potentially clinch playoff spots next week!
OPOTW: QB Roger Brantley (Indianapolis) - 33/54, 301 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INT, 182 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs
DPOTW: DE Horour Bjarnason (New York) - 10 Tackles, 4 TFL, 2 Sacks, 1 Hurry, 2 Knockdowns, 2 Forced Fumbles

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

WEEK 12 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Austria and Germany battle to 21-21 draw thanks to German Kicker Evangelos Kanaris' 52 yard FG in final seconds. Germany's 4th draw of the season moves them to 5-3-4 while Austrians move to 4-7-1.
34 year old WR Jun-Seo Chu continues strong season with 6 catch 132 yard 2 TD effort as North Korea beat up Russia 31-17
Zimbabwe abuse Greece in 50-7 drubbing, highlighted by Oluwanifemi Ugwu's 88 yard TD run!
Israel take advantage a depleted Spain, punishing them 31-10.
Mexico takes 14-7 lead into 4th quarter only to watch South Africa's Linebacker Dumi Ngobeni recovers fumble, returns it for game winning touchdown with 0:58 seconds to play.
Curacao Corner Carlos DeLeon manages two INTs as Italy implodes, losing 43-7.
Brazil nearly picks up 2nd win of season, but Australia mounts 18 play 86 yard drive to punch game winning touchdown across the goal line with 1 yard TD run from Lucas Taylor with 10 seconds to play. Aussies win 23-22.
Veteran QB Soren Hallquist leads Weden to last minute touchdown, connecting with William Gunason from 6 yards out to hand Samoan's second loss of the season 28-24.
BREAKING NEWS: UK QB Ivan Tyshchenko being held by Ukrainian government prior to departing country following UK's 38-13 loss to Ukraine. Country said to want QB to return to team, with war over.
Team USA continues dominant season with 75-14 blasting of Netherlands; Race throws for 5 TDs, King rushes for 4, and Courtney Watkins scores twice on 5 catches for 162 yards.
Croatia battles and survives against tough Chinese club, China dominates statlines but Croatia wins 31-24 thanks to pair of late Stjepan Prominosovic goal-line touchdown runs.
In battle of top sides, Nigeria moves to 11-1-0 with 31-14 win over Argentina.
Japan loses another heart breaker as QB Hideki Hachimura's potential game winning TD pass to Rekka Nakajima is overturned after review; Jamaica wins 27-19.
Canada remains winless after falling to 0-10-2; blow half-time lead allowing Egypt to score 24 unanswered. Egypt wins 30-20.
Finland torch India 42-21, as India's 21 comes in garbage time vs back ups.
France survives late Ghana rally, forcing defensive stop in final seconds. French win 21-18.
IFAF OPOTW: QB Charlie Race (United States) 23/35, 379 yards, 5 touchdowns
IFAF DPOTW: LB Saidu Ayodeji (Nigeria) 7 Tackles, 3 Tackles for Loss, 2 Sacks, 2 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recovery

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · June 02, 2023, 06:06:14 PM

S16 - WEEK 13

HIFL HEADLINES

Dallas SS Matt Cave suspended indefinitely after striking official during heated exchange -- league weighing options as investigation is launched!
After amazing 48 yard bomb from Kitchen to St. Brown with under 30 seconds to play, Lynx lose heart breaker as Douglas misses game-tying field goal from just 27 yards out!
Maldy or Doss? Debate over which QB should be MVP front runner heats up as QBs continue elite runs late in season!
Peerless Adams kept out of the end zone for the first time this season, WR still tallies 184 yards on 8 catches to threaten Max Ramos' single-season rec. yard record!
Rainey, Rogers refuse to shake hands after 28-28 draw; long time rivals add fuel to fire as fans weigh in all over sports radio!
Leland Creamer sets new single-game tackle record with 24, as Zeke Elliott totes rock 45 times for Lincoln in shocking upset win!
Miami suffocates Alabama offense, Crews runs for 160 in statement win!
Special Teams woes continue for Saint, DC as Larry Legg's missed OT FG leads to crushing Dario 60 yard game winner; Cobras losing streak continues!
Vardy calls 53-17 win over Myrtle Beach "a better reflection of this new rivalry" as Crows pick off Winston 4 times in one sided rivalry game.
Bellerose shows fans that all hope is not lost, leading amazing game winning drive with 11 straight completions to lead Orlando to 34-30 win over Cancun.
GM Black Death celebrates season sweep of Dallas; WR Henry Golden wears Governor's Belt Buckle to post-game press conference, proclaiming Knights "Kings of Texas!"
Run game proves to be the difference as Crawford's 122 yards and 2 TDs lead Sydney to big road win vs. Pearl Harbor!
Mermen win over Oakland leads to 3-way tie for 2nd in the highly competitive South Pacific Division!
Patrick Owen exits blow out win over Amsterdam with Concussion!
Larkin shines for Vegas throwing for 335 yards, Pierce and Jackson each over 100 yards!
Wright, Doss show out in glimpse of Mid-Atlantic Division's future, but Harrier's 24 point 2nd quarter proves to be too much for Dragons.
In Icy conditions, Former Team USA QBs go head to head as Orion Harris and Milton McLendon play to the final whistle; After Milwaukee's late TD; Harris hits Levesque on deep ball but Antonio Patterson's diving shoe-string tackle prevents jaw dropping walk off touchdown!
Playoff Clinching Scenario: Miami can clinch Gulf Coast Division with a win or ORL & BAMA losses.
Fight breaks out in Atlanta locker room after loss to Milwaukee! Sherwood Emery, John Rosado, and Eric Wilson all facing one game suspension after players get into it!

WEEK 13 INJURY REPORT

Alabama Nighthawks

G Jack Lewis - Sprained Knee - Out (2-4 Weeks)
G James D'Angelo - Groin Pull - Out (1-2 Weeks)
QB Jamie Ortega - Torn PCL - Probable (day to day)
T - Leonard Fenner - Jammed Finger - Probable

Amsterdam Adders

QB AJ Campanelli - Compound Fracture (Leg) - Out (Season+)
G Chris Hilton - Jammed Wrist - Questionable
SS Braxton Hull - Illness - Probable
QB Will Trevino - Bruised Ribs - Probable

Atlanta Underground

T Ricky Bowman - Broken Finger - Doubtful

Cancun Mutineers

DT Jim Rosa - Hyper Extended Knee - Questionable
DE Douglas Van Horn - Pinched Nerve - Questionable
T Bryan Johnson - Scratched Cornea - Probable
SS Robert Dotson - Sprained Ankle - Probable
QB David-Allen Slinger - Ribs - Probable
LB Junto Saito - Stiff Neck - Probale

Charlotte Crows

SS Dan Briggs - Sprained Ankle - Doubtful

Cleveland Mustangs

DT Waldo Miles - Broken Wrist - Out (2-4 Weeks)
LB Matthew Albrecht - Concussion - Probable
C David Ayala - Scratched Cornea - Probable

Dallas Mariachis

QB Hilton Keegan - Broken Arm - Questionable
QB Jonathan Kidwell - Torn Ligament (Ankle) - Probable

DC Cobras

SS Richard Mattheiu - Ruptured Disc (Back) - Out (8-12 Weeks)
G Jerome Butler - Tight Hamstring - Probable

Kansas City Bruins

RB Jacob York - Broken Foot - Out (4-6 Weeks)
FS Robert Peters - Stress Fracture (Foot) - Out (1-2 Weeks)
SS Robert Brandon - Broken Ribs - Doubtful
C James Smith - Concussion - Questionable
RB Running Wolf - Bulging Disc (Back) - Probable
C Victor Asher - Hamstring - Probable

Long Beach Mermen

TE Charles Danner - Pulled Hamstring - Probable

Lincoln Pride

K Artavious Diesel - Torn Hamstring - Out (2-4 Weeks)
P Joseph Ingle - Pulled Hamstring - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DE Rafiki Ngozi - Sprained Knee - Doubtful
DT Joshua Cardona - Broken Hand - Questionable
G Mathew Borders - Bruised Jaw - Questionable
RB Jerry Jarvis - Broken Finger - Questionable
T Frank Beale - Jammed Finger - Probable
K Jesus Dyer - Ankle - Probable

London Harriers

CB Eric Evans - Concussion - Out (2-4 Weeks)
DE Richard Gary - Back Tightness - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DE Henry Patten - Hip Flexor Strain - Questionable
FS Eddie Thomas - Jammed Finger - Probable

Las Vegas Scorpions

SS Edwin Winters - Sprained Ankle - Doubtful
TE Jeff Carter - Sprained Wrist - probable

Myrtle Beach Mastodons

DT Harold Cavanaugh - Torn MCL - Doubtful

Music City Kings

LB Shaq Carrier - Strained Abdominal Muscle - Questionable
RB Kenny Kang - Sprained Wrist - Questionable
TE Logan Espinoza - Deep Thigh Bruise - Probable

Miami Killer Whales

DT Merlin McLendon - Sprained Knee - Out (2-4 Weeks)

Michigan Monsters

QB JD Corrales - Torn Rotator Cuff - Out (6-8 Weeks)
CB Clay Carrington - Pinched Nerve (Neck) - Probable
LB Tui Lotulelei - Concussion - Probable

Milwaukee Barons

WR Robert Dobbins - Concussion - Doubtful

New Jersey Dragons

WR Dorial Green-Beckham - High Ankle Sprain - Out (1-2 Weeks)
G Clyde Colbert - Torn Quad - Doubtful
C David King - Concussion - Questionable
WR Larry Russell - Sprained Knee - Probable

Oakland Silverbacks

G Mark Evans - Broken Ankle - Out (4-6 Weeks)
DT Joseph Wilbur - Bruised Knee - Questionable
TE David Tucker - Sprained Ankle - Questionable
WR Glenn Gibson - Hamstring - Probable

Orlando Stampede

FS Bryan Hussey - Concussion - Doubtful

Pearl Harbor Predators

CB Richard DeJesus - Hyper Extended Knee - Doubtful
DE Francis Andrus - Hyper Extended Knee - Questionable
T Daniel Dobson - Knee - Probable
TE Richard Gill - Concussion - Probable
RB Francisco Johnson - Turf Toe - Probable
QB Dominic Owens - Foot - Probable

Portland Brewers

TE Lindsay Crawley - Broken Toe - Out (1-2 Weeks)
CB Renato Marin - Turf Toe - Probable

Rapid City Inferno

G Orlando White - Torn Pectoral Muscle - Out (8-12 Weeks)
WR Thomas Large - Torn Hamstring - Out (6-8 Weeks)
RB Hercules Link - Broken Ankle - Doubtful

San Antonio Knights

DE Jeffrey Harlow - Torn Rotator Cuff - Out (8-12 Weeks)
QB Danny Hoak - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Probable
DE Gordon Hanyes - Torn Rectum - Probable

Seattle Lumberjacks

RB Juan McKinney - Broken Ankle - Out (8-12 Weeks)
QB Timothy Manning - Hyper Extended Knee - Doubtful
QB Robert Marshall - Dislocated Shoulder - Questionable
G Charles Higgins - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Probable

Salt Lake Renegades

G Billy Godfrey - Broken Ribs - Out (1-2 Weeks)
LB Paul Donahue - Broken Wrist - Doubtful
WR Leonard McCrary - Tight Hamstring - Questionable
C Nolan Klein - Bruised Jaw - Probable
WR Douglas Fowler - Concussion - Probable
G Jesse Sutton - Hamstring - Probable

St. Paul Lynx

SS Brandon Harlow - Pulled Hamstring - Questionable

Sydney Stingrays

OT Christopher Edwards - Torn Quad - Out (8-12 Weeks)
G Peter Cruz - Sprained Wrist - Doubtful
C Willie Castle - Broken Nose - Probable

Tucson Stars

G Enrique Smith - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
G William Rousseau - Hyper Extended Knee - Doubtful
DT Joseph Phillips - Torn Quad - Doubtful
CB Glenn Parra - Foot Sprain - Questionable
CB Juan Kirk - Sprained Shoulder - Probable
CB William Rice - Neck Strain - Probable

Vancouver Wolfpack

SS Philly Crowell - Sprained Elbow - Questionable
LB Marcus Jackson - Concussion Protocol - Probable

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

LB Vladimir Gilchrist - Turf Toe - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DE Steven Butler - Sprained Knee - Questionable
FB James Munson - Sprained Ankle - Probable
CB Martin Oakley - Stiff Neck - Probable
QB Patrick Owen - Concussion - Probable

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

WEEK 13 PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

OPOTW: QB Lincoln Doss vs. New Jersey : 15/21 352 passing yards, 3 passing TDs, 0 INTs, 15 carries, 126 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns

DPOTW: FS Samuel Slack vs. Dallas : 5 Tackles, 2 Pass Disruptions, 2 Interceptions, 2 Touchdowns

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

S16 NCAA WEEK 14

NCAA WEEK 14:

Game of the Week:

Oklahoma State 35

@ #10 Arkansas 28
Player of the Game: WR Michael Smart (RS Junior - Oklahoma State) 2 Receptions, 132 yards, 1 TD

National Players of the Week:

Offense: QB Edwardo Jones (RS Senior - Tulane) 32/51, 477 yards, 6 touchdowns, 2 Interceptions

Defense: CB John Olmstead (RS Senior - Louisville) 7 Tackles, 1 Pass Disruption, 1 Interception, 1 Forced Fumble, 1 Fumble Recovery, 1 Defensive Touchdown (22 yards)

WEEK 14 TOP 25
1. North Carolina (11-1)
2. Oregon (11-0)
3. Oklahoma (10-1)
4. Baylor (11-1)
5. Auburn (9-2)
6. Wisconsin (10-1)
7. Ohio State (10-1)
8. Iowa (10-2)
9. Central Florida (11-1)
10. California (9-2)
11. Clemson (9-2)
12. Georgia Tech (9-2)
13. Stanford (9-3)
14. Arkansas (8-3)
15. Virginia (9-3)
16. Georgia (8-3)
17. SMU (9-3)
18. Texas A&M (8-3)
19. Mississippi State (7-4)
20. South Carolina (8-3)
21. LSU (7-4)
22. Louisville (9-3)
23. Memphis (9-3)
24. Arizona State (8-3)
25. Texas (8-4)

First 5 Out: Notre Dame (8-3), Oklahoma State (8-3), Utah State (9-3), Tennessee (7-4), Miami (8-4)

Out of the Top 25: Houston (8-3)

What to Watch:

#16 Georgia (8-3)

@ #12 Georgia Tech (9-2)

OTHER NCAA HEADLINES

#1 North Carolina blows out 2-9 Pittsburgh with 41-3 drubbing. Sr. WR Francis Phillips scores twice on 3 catches for 129 yards.
#6 Auburn makes easy work of 5-6 Connecticut, QB John Hughes nearly perfect in 3 TD performance.
#10 Arkansas lose instant classic to 8-3 Oklahoma State; QB Don Renfro takes heat after throwing bad interception in final minutes. Cowboys win 35-28.
#14 California lose star RB Lawrence Lockett late, but freshman Justin Houston punches in game winning TD run from 9 yards out as Golden Bears top #16 Houston 21-17!
Caylin Ortega piles up 225 yards on just 4 catches, scoring 2 TDs as 7-4 Virginia Tech survive Duke, 40-33.
Unranked clash between Notre Dame and Southern California ends with 33-27 Irish Victory.
Tennessee insider claims teammates are growing tired of RB Bradley McInnis's diva attitude. RB Coach said to be annoyed by players ego.
LSU hand OC Michael Mason new 4 year extension worth 4.5MM per season
Virginia lands final 5-star recruit, DT Jim Culver!

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL WEEK 13 HEADLINES

OPOTW Steph Shelley rushes for 229 yards, 5 TDs on 10 carries as Philly destroys St. Louis 47-7!
Hallquist solidifying MVP case with 503 yard passing, 7 passing touchdown explosion as Bay Area dominates Indianapolis 62-3! 'Quists' TD total now at jaw-dropping 49 for the season!
Dual threats Landon and Irvin dual into OT as each QB tops 170 yards rushing and 240 yards passing, but Landon and the Oilers drop Raleigh 33-27 in OT!
New York hands Vegas its 3rd straight loss since losing Bloom at QB, Gamblers fall 31-21.
Baltimore reaches 12-1 with 26-14 win over 7-6 Albuquerque.
New Orleans no match for 11-2 Colorado. Alpines win 23-10
DPOTW goes to Ralph McCaffrey after CB snags two INTs including pick six as Pittsburgh thumps Pharos!
With Three Weeks to play, Colorado, Bay Area, ABQ, LV, and CAL all clinch playoff spots in the East.
Houston, Boise, and Oklahoma City set to battle in final three weeks for final Western Conference playoff spot!
Baltimore, New York, and Montreal all clinch playoff berths; New York locks up Division as well.
Philly, New Orleans, Pittsburgh all hold 1 game lead for final 3 playoff spots over Memphis, 4-win Cincinnati still in play if a "miracle situation" plays out.
Hot seats begin to heat up for non-playoff teams as threats of major changes loom!

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

WEEK 13 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Close but no cigar, seeking their first win, Canada gives up two late scores to allow 10-win Israel to salvage a draw dropping Canadians to 0-10-3.
Nigeria ride strong efforts from RB Abubakar and WR Babatunde to pick up impressive 31-10 win over Sweden!
Netherlands blow out Greece 52-24 despite giving up 155 yards on the ground to Moustakas.
Croatia picks up 11th win thanks to Dumonov's 5 TD day, beating France 45-10.
Finland ride 28 point first quarter to survive late rush from China 34-28.
Italy use surprisingly strong defensive performance to upset 8-3-2 Egypt 19-3!
Brazil earns 2nd win of the season with 27-23 point win over Germany!
Points aplenty as Austria and Australia battle to a 52-42 finish; Austria scores important win as Tournament nears.
Russia/Ukraine battle, Russian WR Makarova shows out with 7 catch 134 yard day as Russians win 17-16.
Jamaica give up 10 points in final minutes, allowing North Korea to complete 36-32 comeback!
Zimbabwe dominate teeth-less Mexican offense in 34-3 blow out.
South Africa upsets United Kingdom with 37-21 stunner! Radebe plays hero with two receiving TDs
India destroys Spain in lopsided 38-9 contest.
Ghana run away late with 31-7 win over Curacao
In battle of tournament favorites, Argentina picks up big home win, beating Samoa 30-20!
Despite 1-win season, Japan manages 17 points against Dominant American defense, but Team USA cruises to 31-17 victory; Hachimura impresses with 282 yard, 2 TD day.
IFAF OPOTW: RB Johannes de Fontein (Netherlands) 6 carries, 151 yards, 2 TDs
IFAF DPOTW: LB Johan Druppers (Netherlands) 5 Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 FF, FR, 1 DTD

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · June 06, 2023, 02:56:31 PM

S16 - WEEK 14

HISTORY MADE! CLINT DICKEY BECOMES HIFL ALL TIME LEADER IN CATCHES!

ST. PAUL --- Wide Receiver Clint Dicky has done it. With his 48 yard catch and run for a touchdown on the first drive of the 2nd half during this weeks game vs. St. Paul, Clint Dickey set a new record for all-time catches. Dickey's 1,003rd catch put him in the record books all while putting the Dragons ahead on the scoreboard 24-21. Dickey's career receptions now total 1,006 putting him 4 catches ahead of former top-dog Eugene McReynolds and 39 catches ahead of 3rd place contender Shawn Simon who ranks second in career receiving yards and touchdowns while Dickey ranks 3rd in each category.

Dickey, a former 2nd round pick out of Boise State in 2012 (S3), has started 198 games across his career with Long Beach, Lincoln, Rapid City, Michigan, Oakland, and now New Jersey. Dickey was a vital piece of the Rapid City dynasty winning championships with the Inferno in Season 8 and Season 9. At 33 years old, the 13 year veteran's career may be winding down, but since Kyle Wright has taken over as QB in New Jersey he has seen his production rise once again.

HIFL HEADLINES

All Eyes on #1: Milwaukee's loss to Myrtle Beach leaves both teams in a 3-way tie with Cancun for worst record; Milwaukee currently #1 overall via tie breakers with 3 weeks left to play!
"I'm Baaaack!" Jamie Ortega announces return with 5 touchdown, 0 turnover season debut after returning from Torn PCL nearly one year later!
Milwaukee LB Blackburn singles out WR John Busby saying "can you look at your performance and be happy?" during post game press rant. Adds "whole team has to work harder and decide if we want to win."
Killer Whales clinch Gulf Coast Division - magic number to clinch #1 seed in Eastern Conference down to 2.
Mid-West Division: Winnipeg can clinch division title with win and Kansas City loss or tie!
Tucson clinches playoff spot with big win over Owen-less Arctic Foxes.
Las Vegas and Sydney can each clinch playoff berth with win.

WEEK 14 INJURY REPORT

Alabama Nighthawks

G Jack Lewis - Sprained Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
G James D'Angelo - Groin Pull - Probable
T Leonard Fenner - Jammed Finger - Probable
QB Jamie Ortega - Knee - Probable
QB Genaro Lewis - Ankle - Probable
WR Earl Clark - Neck - Probable

Amsterdam Adders

QB AJ Campanelli - Compound Fracture (Leg) - Out (Indefinite)
G Kirby Cantrell - Hyper Extended Knee - Doubtful
LB Gio van Bronckhorst II - Hamstring - Questionable
G Chris Hilton - Jammed Wrist - Probable

Atlanta Underground

WR Roy Chandler - Hyper Extended Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
T Ricky Bowman - Broken Finger - Doubtful
C Jonah Bird - Jammed Finger - Probable

Cancun Mutineers

FS Roger Wolf - High Ankle Sprain - Out (4-6 Weeks)
DT Jim Rosa - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable
DE Douglas Van Horn - Pinched Nerve - Probable
T Bryan Johnson - Scratched Cornea - Probable
QB David-Allen Slinger - Scratched Cornea - Probable
LB Junto Saito - Stiff Neck - Probable

Charlotte Crows

T Manaia Faamoana - Sprained Wrist - Questionable
SS Dan Briggs - Sprained Ankle - Doubtful
K Jack Williams - Sprained Foot - Probable

Cleveland Mustangs

DT Waldo Miles - Broken Wrist - Out (1-2 Weeks)
FS Curt Graves - Hamstring - Questionable

Dallas Mariachis

T Rodolfo Azevedo - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
C Christopher Vo - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
RB Christopher Knox - Sprained Knee - Doubtful
QB Hilton Keegan - Arm - Probable

DC Cobras

SS Richard Mattheiu - Ruptured Disc (Back) - Out (8-12 Weeks)
FS Walter Turner - Concussion - Doubtful

Kansas City Bruins

RB Jacob York - Broken Foot - Out (2-4 Weeks)
FS Robert Peters - Stress Fracture (Foot) - Questionable
SS Robert Brandon - Broken Ribs - Probable
C Victor Asher - Hamstring - Probable

Long Beach Mermen

G Charles Luce - Torn Groin - Out (8-12 Weeks)
TE Charles Danner - Pulled Hamstring - Probable

Lincoln Pride

DT Daniel Steiner - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Out (2-4 Weeks)
K Artavious Diesel - Torn Hamstring - Out (1-2 Weeks)
P Joseph Ingle - Pulled Hamstring - Out (1-2 Weeks)
RB Jerry Jarvis - Broken Finger - Probable
K Jesus Dyer - Ankle - Probable

London Harriers

DE Richard Gary - Back Tightness - Out (1-2 Weeks)
CB Eric Evans - Concussion - Doubtful
DE Henry Patten - Hip Flexor Strain - Probable

Las Vegas Scorpions

SS Edwin Winters - Sprained Ankle - Doubtful

Myrtle Beach Mastodons

DT Harold Cavanaugh - Knee - Probable

Music City Kings

RB Kenny Kang - Sprained Wrist - Questionable
LB Shaq Carrier - Strained Abdominal Muscle - Probable

Miami Killer Whales

DT Merlin McLendon - Sprained Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
WR Clyde Kidwell - Hamstring - Probable

Michigan Monsters

QB JD Corrales - Torn Rotator Cuff - Out (6-8 Weeks)
WR Tyger Lights - Hernia - Out (1-2 Weeks)
C Michael Duff - Broken Hand - Out (1-2 Weeks)
LB Tui Lotulelei - Concussion - Probable

Milwaukee Barons

G Preston Johnson - Broken Toe - Out (1-2 Weeks)

New Jersey Dragons

WR Dorial Green-Beckham - High Ankle Sprain - Questionable
RB Quan Black - Turf Toe - Questionable
G Clyde Colbert - Torn Quad - Probable

Oakland Silverbacks

G Mark Evans - Broken Ankle - Out (2-4 Weeks)
DT Joseph Wilbur - Bruised Knee - Probable
TE David Tucker - Sprained Ankle - Probable

Orlando Stampede

FS Bryan Hussey - Concussion - Probable

Pearl Harbor Predators

CB Richard DeJesus - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable
DE Francis Andrus - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable
T Daniel Dobson - Knee - Probable

Portland Brewers

TG Brian Walsh - Concussion - Out (1-2 Weeks)
TE Lindsay Crawley - Broken Toe - Out (1-2 Weeks)

Rapid City Inferno

G Orlando White - Torn Pectoral Muscle - Out (8-12 Weeks)
WR Thomas Large - Torn Hamstring - Out (4-6 Weeks)
T Lee Cottrell - Sprained Foot - Out (1-2 Weeks)
RB Hercules Link - Broken Ankle - Probable

San Antonio Knights

DE Jeffrey Harlow - Torn Rotator Cuff - Out (8-12 Weeks)
RB Daniel Darby - Dislocated Finger - Questionable
DE Gordon Haynes - Broken Jaw - Probable

Seattle Lumberjacks

RB Juan McKinney - Broken Ankle - Out (8-12 Weeks)
QB Timothy Manning - Hyper Extended Knee - Doubtful
G Charles Higgins - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Probable

Salt Lake Renegades

G Billy Godfrey - Broken Ribs - Doubtful

St. Paul Lynx

G Gerald Wood - Dislocated Elbow - Doubtful
CB Patrick Surtain II - Dislocated Wrist - Doubtful
SS Brandon Harlow - Pulled Hamstring - Questionable

Sydney Stingrays

T Christopher Edwards - Torn Quad - Out (8-12 Weeks)
DT Marco Charlton - Broken Foot - Out (2-4 Weeks)
G Peter Cruz - Sprained Wrist - Questionable
FB James Stubblefield - Bruised Knee - Questionable
C Willie Castle - Broken Nose - Probable

Tucson Stars

G Enrique Smith - Sprained Ankle - Doubtful

Vancouver Wolfpack

SS Philly Crowell - Sprained Elbow - Probable

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

LB Vladimir Gilchrist - Turf Toe - Doubtful
C Eric Cagle - Hyper Extended Knee - Questionable
DE Steven Butler - Sprained Knee - Probable

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

WEEK 14 PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

OPOTW: RB Yung Azul (Michigan) vs. London - 25 caries, 202 yards, 2 touchdowns

DPOTW: DE 2Face Obaje (Las Vegas) vs. Dallas - 12 Tackles, 5 Tackles for Loss, 2 Sacks, 1 Hurry, 4 Knockdowns, 1 Forced Fumble, 1 Fumble Recovery

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

S16 NCAA WEEK 15

NCAA WEEK 15: RIVALRY WEEK

National Players of the Week:

Offense: QB Joseph Coble (Sophomore - Washington) 13/30, 370 yards, 3 touchdowns

Defense: CB Clarence Dillon (Sophomore - Mississippi) 3 Tackles, 1 Tackle for Loss, 3 Pass Disruptions, 3 Interceptions, 1 Safety, 2 Defensive Touchdowns (25 yards, 34 Yards)

WEEK 15 TOP 25
1. North Carolina (11-1)
2. Oklahoma (11-1)
3. Auburn (10-2)
4. Baylor (11-1)
5. Ohio State (11-1)
6. Oregon (11-1)
7. California (10-2)
8. Central Florida (11-1)
9. Iowa (10-2)
10. Wisconsin (10-2)
11. Arkansas (9-3)
12. Georgia (9-3)
13. South Carolina (9-3)
14. Stanford (9-3)
15. Virginia (9-3)
16. Notre Dame (9-3)
17. Arizona State (9-3)
18. SMU (9-3)
19. Clemson (9-3)
20. Penn State (9-3)
21. Georgia Tech (9-3)
22. Tennessee (8-4)
23. Louisville (9-3)
24. Memphis (9-3)
25. Texas (8-4)

First 5 Out: Texas A&M (8-4), Utah State (9-3), Miami (8-4), Cincinnati (8-4), Oklahoma State (8-4), Virginia Tech (8-4)

Out of the Top 25: Texas A&M (8-4), Mississippi State (7-5), LSU (7-4)

OTHER NCAA HEADLINES

RIVALRY WEEK STUNNER: Oregon State hands #2 Oregon first loss of the season! Mueller's 3 TD passes fuel Beavs 43-20 shocker over Ducks in Corvallis!
#3 Oklahoma makes case for #1 with 36-22 win over Oklahoma State.
#5 Auburn and Alabama defenses battle, but Tigers win Iron Bowl 24-10 to remain in playoff picture.
#6 Wisconsin loses heart breaker in Overtime as 8-4 Minnesota wins 17-10 in heavy snow!
#7 Ohio State thumps 8-4 Michigan to win 34-14, Armand Franks shines with 349 yards, 3 TDs
#10 California weather storm, Lockett returns to top 100 yards as Bears top UCLA 23-13!
#24 Arizona State brutalizes Arizona 63-14. RB Michael Nowak runs for 4 TDs!
#21 LSU drops another high profile game, in 24-13 loss to Notre Dame in Baton Rouge!
#16 Georgia does enough to stop #12 Georgia Tech's 4th quarter rally, Dawgs win 21-17!
#17 Mississippi State stunned early, unable to recover late as Ole Miss Rebels pick up huge 48-17 win!
#11 Clemson give up 17 unanswered in 4th quarter, #20 South Carolina wins 29-13!
#14 Arkansas rebound from tough loss with 31-10 win over #18 Texas A&M
Virginia Tech QB Antonio Bayne throws 5 TDs as Hokies pound Florida Atlantic 38-7!
Navy dominates Army 55-10 in annual Army/Navy game.
After falling out of top 25, Houston loses in triple OT to 7-5 New Mexico State 33-30.
FIRST WIN! Illinois score in final moments to pick up first win of the season with 31-28 win over 2-10 Northwestern!

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL WEEK 14 HEADLINES

Colorado surprised by "plucky" 1-win St. Louis, but Alpines top Battlehawks 30-23
Memphis fight hard, but defense can't stop Baltimore; Blacktips win 38-20 hurting Smokers playoff odds.
Ibrahimovic, New York stunned by Montreal as former starter Greg McCann throws 5 touchdowns and leads Mammoths to 41-30 win in his first start of the season!
Oklahoma City picks up crucial win to keep playoff hopes alive with 24-16 win over Albuquerque!
Pittsburgh moves one step closer to post-season bid with 35-3 whoopin' vs. Indianapolis; RB Yates scores 3 times for Peacocks.
Bloom returns and leads Vegas to easy 41-15 win over LeCavalier and the Mississippi Valley Pharos.
New Orleans extends gap between themselves and Memphis with 31-17 win over Cincinnati, eliminating Stags from playoff contention.
Calgary struggle to find points but ride game winning 31 yard field goal to beat Housto 20-17.
Philly CB Randel Heim breaks up 5 passes, picks off Irvin once; Philly add two more INTs to win tight contest vs. Raleigh 30-23.
Bay Area lambasts Boise 48-3, Bjarnason adds 4 sacks bringing PFL total to 16 in 7 games! Sea Lions sack Northstar 16 times!
Pittsburgh DE David Felts under investigation - team mulling suspension until more details arise.
Heading into week 15, Oklahoma City holds final western playoff spot but is in virtual tie with Houston and Boise.
With 2 games to play, Memphis faces elimination with loss or wins by Philly, New Orleans, and Pittsburgh!
PFL OPOTW: RB Andrew Yates (Pittsburgh) - 17 carries, 138 yards, 3 touchdowns
PFL OPOPW: DE Horour Bjarnason (Bay Area) - 8 Tackles, 2 tackles for Loss, 4 Sacks, 2 Knockdowns

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

WEEK 14 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Oh Canada! After 0-10-3 start, Canadian's win first game of the year thanks to Etienne Brodeur's late touchdown, picking up 17-14 win over Egypt in shocking upset!
Heavyweight Battle - Argentina wins hard fought 16-12 battle with Nigeria to move to 11-2-1!
Without Tyshchenko, United Kingdom drop new found grudge-match with Ukraine 34-31 in London.
Kim tosses 3 TDs, North Korea picks up big win over Russia 34-27
Spain upsets Israel 28-16, Morales hauls in 6 catches for 183 yards!
Team USA shuts down Netherlands in 27-6, Dutch hold Americans to only 300 yards of offense.
After being pummeled by Austria 44-14, Germany learns QB Dieter Gundagon could miss remainder of the season with broken index finger on throwing hand.
Curacao gets back on track with dominant 30-3 win over Italy.
Ghana and France exchange 3 touchdowns in final 2 minutes of exciting match up, Simon Henry's 14 yard TD catch in final seconds earns France 38-35 win!
Croatia pounds China 47-21, despite losing starting QB Viktor Dumonov. Top Prospect Filip Magic debuts with 10/10, 3 TD performance to spark interesting QB Controversy as tournament nears!
Australia handles Brazil with ease in 33-6 victory.
Samoa silences Sweden's offense with 24-7 victory; but Nation holds their collective breath after star QB Kiliona Faaeteete goes down to injury on the first play of the game.
Jamaica picks off Hachimura 3 times, punish Japan 34-3.
Zimbabwe hang on to top Greece 13-12 thanks to 34 yard screen pass touchdown in final minute of play!
South Africa hands Mexico yet another loss in 27-13 contest.
Finland upset at home 24-17 by India despite Rantanen's 9 catches for 134 yards and touchdown!
Zimbabwe DE Farai Tshuma angry with team after learning Coaches have been monitoring him off-field. Says team is looking for reason to get rid of him!
IFAF OPOTW: QB Maxim Kuznezov (Russia) 17/24 201 yards 2 Touchdowns, 10 carries, 143 rushing yards, 1 touchdown
IFAF DPOTW: LB Chucky Saucedo (Mexico) 10 Tackles, 3 Tackles for Loss, 2 Pass Disruptions, 1 Interception, 1 DTD

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · June 07, 2023, 09:00:51 PM

S16 - WEEK 15

HIFL HEADLINES

After tough loss to Tucson, Maldonado defends Coach's decision to play for win, dismisses talk of single-season passing TD record saying "We play to win. Games. Divisions. Championships. The chance for a record is great, but not if I'm not in the Impact Bowl; Coach was putting us in a position to be the #1 seed, not play for overtime. Period."
Keenan Daley: "Pearl Harbor doesn't deserve final playoff spot, we do."
Dominic Owens: "No tougher path to the playoffs than ours, but we live for this kind of challenge."
Trevor Lawrence: "We can't worry about Sydney and the division title; but if we take care of our business and beat Pearl Harbor and Oakland, then we've still got a chance to take the crown."
Steven Hudgins: "We don't look in the rear view mirror. We're at the top for a reason, and we're going to prove it!"

WEEK 15 INJURY REPORT

Alabama Nighthawks

G Jack Lewis - Sprained Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
G James D'Angelo - Groin Pull - Probable
T Leonard Fenner - Jammed Finger - Probable
QB Jamie Ortega - Knee - Probable
QB Genaro Lewis - Ankle - Probable

Amsterdam Adders

QB AJ Campanelli - Compound Fracture (Leg) - Out (38-40 Weeks)
G Kirby Cantrell - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable
LB Gio van Bronckhorst II - Hamstring - Probable
G Chris Hilton - Jammed Wrist - Probable

Atlanta Underground

WR Roy Chandler - Hyper Extended Knee - Questionable
T Ricky Bowman - Broken Finger - Probable
C Jonah Bird - Jammed Finger - Probable

Cancun Mutineers

SS Morgan Smith - Sprained Knee - Out (6-8 Weeks)
FS Roger Wolf - High Ankle Sprain - Out (4-6 Weeks)
DT Jim Rosa - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable

Charlotte Crows

T Manaia Faamoana - Sprained Wrist - Questionable
SS Dan Briggs - Sprained Ankle - Probable
K Jack Williams - Sprained Foot - Probable

Cleveland Mustangs

WR Scott Owens - Sprained Wrist - Doubtful
DT Waldo Miles - Broken Wrist - Doubtful
G David Mitchell - Concussion - Questionable
CB Daniel Maxley - Shoulder Stiffness - Questionable
FS Curt Graves - Hamstring - Probable

Dallas Mariachis

T Rodolfo Azevedo - Sprained Ankle - Questionable
C Christopher Vo - Sprained Ankle - Questionable
RB Christopher Knox - Sprained Knee - Questionable
QB Hilton Keegan - Arm - Probable

DC Cobras

SS Richard Mattheiu - Ruptured Disc (Back) - Out (6-8 Weeks)
DT Michael Ocasio - Pulled Groin - Out (1-2 Weeks)
FS Walter Turner - Concussion - Questionable
SS Elmer Turner - Turf Toe - Probable

Kansas City Bruins

RB Jacob York - Broken Foot - Out (2-4 Weeks)
WR Jesus Williams - Pulled Hamstring - Doubtful
RB Charles Nieves - Broken Finger - Questionable
SS Robert Brandon - Broken Ribs - Probable
C Victor Asher - Hamstring - Probable

Long Beach Mermen

G Charles Luce - Torn Groin - Out (8-12 Weeks)
LB Albert Smith - Concussion - Questionable

Lincoln Pride

DT Daniel Steiner - Torn Abdominal Muscle - Out (1-2 Weeks)
K Artavious Diesel - Torn Hamstring - Out (1-2 Weeks)

London Harriers

DE Richard Gary - Back Tightness - Questionable
CB Eric Evans - Concussion - Probable
DE Henry Patten - Hip Flexor Strain - Probable

Las Vegas Scorpions

SS Edwin Winters - Sprained Ankle - Probable

Myrtle Beach Mastodons

N/A

Music City Kings

T Ben Griffin - Concussion - Doubtful
RB Kenny Kang - Sprained Wrist - Probable
LB Shaq Carrier - Strained Abdominal Muscle - Probable

Miami Killer Whales

G Thomas Moya - Broken Ankle - Out (6-8 Weeks)
G William Bender - Hyper Extended Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DT Merlin McLendon - Sprained Knee - Doubtful
DE Lawrence Lash - Hamstring - Probable
WR Clyde Kidwell - Hamstring - Probable

Michigan Monsters

QB JD Corrales - Torn Rotator Cuff - Out (4-6 Weeks)
WR Tyger Lights - Hernia - Doubtful
C Michael Duff - Broken Hand - Doubtful

Milwaukee Barons

G Preston Johnson - Broken Toe - Doubtful

New Jersey Dragons

N/A

Oakland Silverbacks

G Mark Evans - Broken Ankle - Out (2-4 Weeks)
CB Collin McFarland - Broken Ribs - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DT Joseph Wilbur - Bruised Knee - Probable

Orlando Stampede

SS Francois Bowles - Concussion - Doubtful
FS Bryan Hussey - Concussion - Probable

Pearl Harbor Predators

DE Francis Andrus - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable

Portland Brewers

TG Brian Walsh - Concussion - Doubtful
TE Lindsay Crawley - Broken Toe - Doubtful

Rapid City Inferno

G Orlando White - Torn Pectoral Muscle - Out (8-12 Weeks)
WR Thomas Large - Torn Hamstring - Out (2-4 Weeks)
FS Steven Bender - Concussion - Out (1-2 Weeks)
T Lee Cottrell - Sprained Foot - Doubtful
RB Hercules Link - Broken Ankle - Probable

San Antonio Knights

DE Jeffrey Harlow - Torn Rotator Cuff - Out (8-12 Weeks)
G Dwight Bell - Sprained Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DE Gordon Haynes - Broken Foot - Probable

Seattle Lumberjacks

RB Juan McKinney - Broken Ankle - Out (6-8 Weeks)
QB Timothy Manning - Hyper Extended Knee - Probable

Salt Lake Renegades

G Billy Godfrey - Broken Ribs - Probable

St. Paul Lynx

CB Patrick Surtain II - Dislocated Wrist - Doubtful
G Gerald Wood - Dislocated Elbow - Probable
SS Brandon Harlow - Pulled Hamstring - Probable

Sydney Stingrays

T Christopher Edwards - Torn Quad - Out (8-12 Weeks)
DT Marco Charlton - Broken Foot - Out (1-2 Weeks)
C Willie Castle - Broken Nose - Doubtful
G Peter Cruz - Sprained Wrist - Probable
FB Chris Stubblefield - Bruised Knee - Probable

Tucson Stars

WR Daniel Randolph - Sprained Shoulder - Out (4-6 Weeks)
G Enrique Smith - Sprained Ankle - Probable

Vancouver Wolfpack

DT Gary Osborn - Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
LB Leland Creamer - Patella Tendinitis - Probable

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

DT Rex Mundy - Broken Finger - Out (1-2 Weeks)
LB Vladimir Gilchrist - Turf Toe - Questionable
C Eric Cagle - Hyper Extended Knee - Questionable
CB Jean Vallejo - Concussion Protocol - Probable

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

WEEK 15 PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

OPOTW: QB Micah Larkin (Las Vegas) vs. Tucson - 26/36, 421 yards, 6 touchdowns, 1 interception

DPOTW: LB Jeremiah Cotter (Charlotte) vs. Orlando - 15 Tackles, 2 Tackles for Loss, 3 Sacks, 2 Forced Fumbles, 2 Fumble Recoveries, 1 Defensive Touchdown

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

S16 NCAA WEEK 16

NCAA WEEK 16: CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK

WEEK 15 TOP 25
1. North Carolina (11-1)
2. Ohio State (12-1)
3. Oklahoma (11-1)
4. Baylor (11-1)
5. Oregon (12-1)
6. Georgia (10-3)
7. California (10-2)
8. Central Florida (11-1)
9. Auburn (10-3)
10. Wisconsin (10-2)
11. Georgia Tech (10-3)
12. Arkansas (9-3)
13. South Carolina (9-3)
14. Stanford (9-3)
15. Virginia (9-3)
16. Utah State (10-3)
17. Notre Dame (9-3)
18. Iowa (10-3)
19. Arizona State (9-3)
20. Penn State (9-3)
21. Tennessee (8-4)
22. Memphis (9-3)
23. Louisville (9-3)
24. Texas (8-4)
25. Texas A&M (8-4)

Out of the Top 25: SMU (9-4), Clemson (9-4)

OTHER NCAA HEADLINES

Utah State wins Mountain West Conference with 26-9 win over San Jose' State! Sr RB Richard Cox wins MVP with 135 yards, 1 TD
UT San Antonio wins potential game of the year after Western Kentucky scores go-ahead touchdown with 6 seconds remaining only to see UTSA walk off with a 102 yard kick return touchdown to win 30-25!
Eastern Michigan pulls away with strong second half to win Mid-American Conference 27-12 over Akron.
Georgia Southern ride 172 yard rushing effort from Sophomore Ian Benson to pick up 27-19 win over Arkansas State in Sun Belt Conference Championship game!
Broken scheduling leads to worst Conference Champion in history as #8 Central Florida (11-1) does not qualify for SWAC title game, instead #4 Baylor loses to previously 3-9 Kansas State, making Wildcats Conference champion at 4-9 despite #2 Oklahoma, #8 Central Florida, and #25 Texas all missing chance to qualify.
#12 Georgia stun #3 Auburn with last second FG to win SEC title game 31-30.
#1 UNC livid after not qualifying for ACC title game; instead #21 Georgia Tech beats #19 Clemson 39-36 in double overtime.
#5 Ohio State wins Big Sixteen conference Championship 37-17, thumping #9 Iowa.
#6 Oregon wins PAC title 33-7 against Utah.
Navy picks up upset win in AAC championship game, topping #18 SMU 37-30!
NCAA Set to re-evaluate conference alignments after controversial conference championship snubs of #1 North Carolina, #2 Oklahoma, and #8 Central Florida.

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL WEEK 15 HEADLINES

Pittsburgh suspends embattled DE David Felts after investigation reveals DUI cover-up attempt and bribery of law enforcement officers.
Division title on the line in Heavyweight clash as Hallquist and Huerta go head to head, but Colorado handles Bay Area with 42-17 home win limiting dominant Bay Area pass rush to only 1 sack!
Vegas laments 20-17 loss to Calgary as Carl Bloom suffers another injury leading to late game collapse!
Mazza throws 3 TDs and Baltimore picks up 14th win with 38-20 victory vs. Montreal!
Philly stumbles, gets shut out by Cincinnati 13-0, Steph Shelley throws 2 INTs
Raleigh stuns Pittsburgh 52-38! Rukus Fullback Ed Hansen becomes fan favorite after 3 TD performance!
Mississippi Valley scores 17 in final quarter to force Oklahoma into Overtime but QB Richard Langdon's late OT run sets up Eddie Ford's 39 yard game winner; Landon ends day with 562 total yards (338 passing 214 rushing) and 5 TDs
Despite opportunity thanks to losses by PIT and PHI, Memphis can't get must-win upset vs. New York; Elias rushes for 187 and 3TDs, throws for 2 More and Guardians end Memphis' playoff hopes with 41-28 crusher.
New Orleans and Indianapolis head to overtime as Brantley and Aguilar show why they were top 3 picks in each of the last two drafts. Aguilar's 5th TD of the day secures win for NOLA.
Albuquerque's Leon Bell rushes for 215 yards to lead J-Rabbits over Houston 34-17 to lock down division title!
St. Louis shuts down Boise to pick up 2nd win of the season 20-7!
With one week to play, Oklahoma takes 1 game lead over Houston and Boise. Eastern conference playoff spots locked, but seeding remains.
PFL OPOTW: QB Richard Langdon (Oklahoma City) - 28/43, 338 yards, 4 touchdowns, 3 Interceptions, 20 Carries, 214 yards rushing, 1 touchdown
PFL OPOPW: LB James Button (Las Vegas) - 7 Tackles, 1 INT, 1 DTD

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

WEEK 15 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Austria avoids upset after hot Canadian start in first half, come back to win 28-17
Russia scores late to break Japan's heart with 20-16 win.
Egypt avoids loss with clutch game winning field goal from 53 yards to sink Spain 16-14.
Upset!!! Greece score with 16 yard TD pass to RB Kostas Moustakas with 36 seconds to play, leading Greeks to 24-21 win over Nigeria, handing 12-3-0 Nigeria 2nd straight loss!
North Korea comes back to top Netherlands 24-21, Dutch QB Dak Martens throws 2 picks in final quarter.
Israel pick up 34-24 win over Curacao.
France shut down China with 13-7 victory in defensive struggle.
Germany picks up 17-10 win over Italy.
Finland crush Brazil 45-13 behind Aho's 3 touchdowns.
New Ukrainian starting QB Roman Kravets throws for 336 yards, 4 TDs in debut to dominate Mexico 48-17
Without Faaeteete, Samoa struggles to score against tough USA defense, Team USA wins 33-10 to move to 14-1-0
Sweden gets 10th win with 20-10 win over Jamaica.
Argentina tops United Kingdom 28-10, UK appears lost without Tyshchenko.
In South African grudge match, Zimbabwe's 48 yard field goal in final seconds sinks South Africa 38-35
India continues the upsets, using 16 point 4th quarter to pick up 36-32 win over Croatia!
Australia score final 14 points to beat Ghana 31-17!
Final Tournament spot on the line next week as Curacao can lock down final spot with upset win over 12-3-0 Croatia.
BREAKING NEWS: Ivan Tyshchenko agrees to rejoin Ukraine after Govt. refuses to allow QB to return to United Kingdom. Pundits call decision a black eye for international football.
IFAF OPOTW: QB Roman Kravets (Ukraine) - 24/38, 336 yards, 4 Touchdowns, 1 interception
IFAF DPOTW: LB Itai Ncube (Zimbabwe) - 6 Tackles, 1 Tackle for Loss, 2 Sacks, 1 Forced Fumble, 2 Pass Disruptions

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · June 08, 2023, 08:46:56 PM

S16 - WEEK 16

HIFL HEADLINES

Eastern Conference #1 Seed: Miami can clinch top seed in East with road win over Cancun. Cleveland DC, Charlotte all in play with a win and Miami loss.
Western Conference #1 Seed: Anyones guess who wins West as Tucson, Vegas, Winnipeg, and Sydney hold matching 12-3 records entering final week!
Winnipeg celebrates back to back undefeated home-seasons extending Home winning streak to 19 straight games including playoffs.
Mid-Atlantic Division up for grabs? DC clinches division with win or tie OR with LON and NJ loss or tie.
Charlotte travels to Music City with chance to clinch division title; Kings looking to steal division crown as Peerless Adams eyes history!
Eastern Wildcard: St. Paul (vs. Milwaukee), London (@ New Jersey), New Jersey (vs. London), and Music City (vs. Charlotte) all facing elimination as one team will not make playoff field!
Vancouver and Portland face off with North Pacific Division title on the line while loser will not make playoffs!
Vegas (vs. San Antonio) and Tucson (vs. Dallas) each eying division title and #1 seed in west.
South Pacific goes to Sydney; but Pearl Harbor, Long Beach, and Oakland all battle for final two wildcard slots as one team will not make the cut!

WEEK 16 INJURY REPORT

Cleveland Mustangs

DT Waldo Miles - Broken Wrist - Doubtful
WR Scott Owens - Sprained Wrist - Probable
G David Mitchell - Concussion - Probable
CB Daniel Maxley - Shoulder Stiffness - Probable
FS Curt Graves - Hamstring - Probable

DC Cobras

SS Richard Mattheiu - Ruptured Disc (Back) - Out (4-6 Weeks)
DT Benjamin Tyree - Concussion - Doubtful
G Albert Baum - Knee - Questionable
FS Walter Turner - Concussion - Questionable
DT Michael Ocasio - Pulled Groin - Probable
SS Elmer Turner - Turf Toe - Probable

Kansas City Bruins

RB Jacob York - Broken Foot - Out (1-2 Weeks)
QB Alejandro McGhee - Oblique - Doubtful
WR Jesus Williams - Pulled Hamstring - Questionable
RB Charles Nieves - Broken Finger - Probable
SS Robert Brandon - Broken Ribs - Probable
C Victor Asher - Hamstring - Probable

Long Beach Mermen

T Richard Rouse - Concussion - Out (12-16 Weeks)
G Charles Luce - Torn Groin - Out (8-12 Weeks)
LB Albert Smith - Concussion - Questionable

London Harriers

DE Richard Gary - Back Tightness - Questionable

Las Vegas Scorpions

RB John Lash - Back - Probable
SS Edwin Winters - Sprained Ankle - Probable
T Miguel Cassidy - Illness - Probable

Music City Kings

T Alden Mackey - Torn Groin - Out (8-12 Weeks)
T Ben Griffin - Concussion - Questionable
C Gary Sutton - Concussion - Questionable

Miami Killer Whales

G Thomas Moya - Broken Ankle - Out (4-6 Weeks)
G William Bender - Hyper Extended Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DT Merlin McLendon - Sprained Knee - Probable
DE Lawrence Lash - Hamstring - Probable

New Jersey Dragons

LB Greg Adams - Hamstring Strain - Out (2-4 Weeks)
CB Daniel Jennings - Wrist - Questionable
DE Bryan Nunn - Pinched Nerve - Questionable
LB Frank Falcon - Head - Probable

Oakland Silverbacks

CB Albert Amaya - Hip - Out (1-2 Weeks)
G Mark Evans - Broken Ankle - Doubtful
CB Collin McFarland - Broken Ribs - Questionable

Pearl Harbor Predators

DT Anthony Lester - Broken Arm - Out (8-12 Weks)
DT Clyde Scott - Pulled Hamstring - Out (2-4 Weeks)

Portland Brewers

TG Brian Walsh - Concussion - Doubtful
RB Randall Estates - Bruised Knee - Probable

St. Paul Lynx

DT Thomas Blake - Nose - Probable
CB Patrick Surtain II - Dislocated Wrist - Probable

Sydney Stingrays

T Christopher Edwards - Torn Quad - Out (8-12 Weeks)
C Willie Castle - Broken Nose - Doubtful
DT Marco Charlton - Broken Foot - Questionable
G Peter Cruz - Sprained Wrist - Probable
FB Chris Stubblefield - Bruised Knee - Probable

Tucson Stars

LB Donald Sapp - Sprained Ankle - Out (4-6 Weeks)
WR Daniel Randolph - Sprained Shoulder - Out (2-4 Weeks)
LB Darwin Roberge - Broken Finger - Probable

Vancouver Wolfpack

DT Gary Osborn - Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)
DE Jaquizz Shack - Turf Toe - Doubtful

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

DT Rex Mundy - Broken Finger - Out (1-2 Weeks)
CB Charles Clancy - Stiff Neck - Probable
LB Vladimir Gilchrist - Turf Toe - Questionable
C Eric Cagle - Hyper Extended Knee - Questionable

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

WEEK 16 PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

OPOTW: QB Jamie Ortega (Alabama) vs. Cancun: 8/11, 92 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, 14 carries, 193 yards, 4 TD

DPOTW: DE Bruce Wilkinson (Alabama) vs. Cancun: 7 Tackles, 1 Tackle for Loss, 6 Sacks, 1 Hurry, 7 Knockdowns, 1 Blocked Field Goal

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

S16 NCAA WEEK 17

NCAA WEEK 17: BOWL SZN

NCAA HEADLINES

Frisco Bowl - Air Force 30, North Texas 20
Sun Bowl - UCLA 47, Appalachian State 14
Independence Bowl - Arizona 41, Wake Forest 24
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - Bowling Green 31, New Mexico State 20
Camellia Bowl - Buffalo 34, Louisiana 24
Pinstripe Bowl - Cincinnati 40, Florida Atlantic 17
Hawaii Bowl - Memphis 41, Charlotte 16
Arizona Bowl - Miami 34, Clemson 13
LendingTree Bowl - Arkansas State 34, Eastern Michigan 14
Birmingham Bowl - SMU 30, Florida 27
Cheez-It Bowl - Boise State 20, Florida International 3
First Responder Bowl - Fresno State 34, Marshall 31
New Orleans Bowl - Georgia Southern 43, Western Kentucky 37, F/2OT
Liberty Bowl - Houston 48, Florida State 42 - FSU QB Nathan O'Brien throws 6 TDs, 406 Yards to cap Freshman season
Music City Bowl - #23 Louisville 30, Mississippi 16
Outback Bowl - #13 South Carolina block Michigan XP in final seconds to win 27-26!
Gator Bowl - Vanderbilt 27, Michigan State 20
Citrus Bowl - Tennessee 34, Minnesota 27
Gasparilla Bowl - Navy 33, Rice 20
MIlitary Bowl - NC State 35, Ball State 24
New Mexico Bowl - UTEP 27, Nevada 16
Boca Raton Bowl - Northern Illinois 20, Akron 19
Camping World Bowl - #17 Notre Dame 20, #24 Texas 9
Armed Forces Bowl - West Virginia 41, Ohio 10
Texas Bowl - LSU 42, Oklahoma State 23
Holiday Bowl - #20 Penn State 44, #19 Arizona State 34
Redbox Bowl - Purdue 31, Oregon State 28
Alamo Bowl - TCU 34, Utah 27
Cure Bowl - Texas A&M 38, Louisiana Tech 24
Bahamas Bowl - UTSA 44, Miami (OH) 24
Las Vegas Bowl - Southern California 24, #16 Utah State 20
Belk Bowl - Virginia Tech 34, Mississippi State 27 -- VT QB Bane throws 5 INTs in win.
Quick Lane Bowl - Missouri 22, Washington 21
Orange Bowl - #15 Virginia hold Renfro and #12 Arkansas out of the end zone to pick up 10-9 win!
Cotton Bowl - #10 Wisconsin shuts down #8 Central Florida offense to win 28-20!
Sugar Bowl - #9 Auburn take down #4 Baylor 41-30 despite Chris Hartmann's 193 yard receiving effort!
Rose Bowl - #14 Stanford fall late, #18 Iowa picks up 30-23 win!

CFP - Quarter Finals: McFadden Bowl - Kansas State (4-9) vs. North Carolina (11-1)
Tyler Horan's introduction the college football playoffs came at the perfect time as the #1 Ranked Tar Heels matched up with the controversially qualified SWAC champions, the Kansas State Wildcats. Horan threw a touchdown on the second play of the game and never looked back. The Heels scored touchdowns on 7 of their first 8 possessions and played reserves for much of the second half picking up a dominant 58-7 win.

CFP - Quarter Finals: Endeavor Bowl - Georgia Tech (10-3) vs. Ohio State (12-1)
Georgia Tech was a late riser, picking up a big ACC title win setting up a date with #2 Ohio State.
The Buckeyes lost starting QB and Heisman hopeful Armand Franks to a leg injury in the first quarter, but luckily for OSU fans two-year starter turned veteran back up Kirk Wagner returned to the line up and tossed 4 touchdowns leading the Buckeyes to a 36-24 win. After the game Wagner explained his decision not to transfer out of OSU in the off-season when it was obvious Franks was winning the QB Battle saying "moments like these prove why you stay the course. This could be my time to lead a run to a championship."

CFP - Quarter Finals: NFT Bowl - California (10-2) vs. Oklahoma (11-1)
In what could easily be the most memorable game of the quarter finals, the California Golden Bears exploded out of the gate flustering and battering Heisman front runner QB David Busch, knocking him out of the game early. In his place, Cal's QB Joel Payne stepped in with 3 first half TD passes while RB Lawrence Lockett added another touchdown to put California on top at halftime 28-0.
In the 2nd half Busch returned and Payne exited with an injury of his own, giving the Sooners a chance to fight back. After 21 unanswered points to start the 2nd half, Cal answered with an 8 yard TD run from Wayne Sabo to extend the lead to 35-21.
With 2 minutes to play in the 3rd, Busch laid it all on the line and made a gusty 60 yard TD pass to Jeremy Johnson, but took a shot on the play that left him out for the rest of the game and possibly the playoffs. In the end back up Daren Hackney lead a game tying TD drive for the Sooners, and with 10 seconds to play, Oklahoma kicked a 56 yard game winning field goal to help the Sooners Advance to the Semi-Finals!

CFP - Quarter Finals: YoutubeTV Stream Bowl - Georgia (10-3) vs. Oregon (12-1)
The Oregon Ducks ran rough-shot over the nation going 11-0 before a crushing upset from their rivals at Oregon State. Fans hoped they had righted the ship with a win in the PAC championship game, but Georgia didn't get that memo. Despite picking off QB James McCoy 3 times, the Ducks could not find a way to break through the UGA defense consistently and the Ducks fell to the Dawgs 42-20. UGA RB JC Rice rushed for 3 TDs.

WHAT TO WATCH!

CFP - Semi Finals: Peach Bowl - #5 Georgia (11-3) vs. #1 North Carolina (12-1)

CFP - Semi Finals: Fiesta Bowl - #3 Oklahoma (12-1) vs. #2 Ohio State (13-1)

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL WEEK 16 HEADLINES

BREAKING NEWS: Calgary re-sign Head Coach Ronnie Dawn to 5 year deal worth $25MM
Baltimore end season with 42-24 blow out vs. Indianapolis; Michael Hodge 7 catches, 161 yards, 2 TDs
Montreal gets to 12 wins after 27-23 win over Cincinnati. Ibarra makes case for another chance in Cincy with 300 yard 2 TD 0 INT effort.
Too Little Too Late: A week after being eliminated from playoffs, Memphis blows out New Orleans 47-3, Midnight chucks 4 TDs!
Philly tops Pittsburgh 40-35 to leapfrog Peacocks in playoff standings, Shelley rushes for 3 scores and 155 yards.
Ryan Hallquist ends season with a bang, tossing 5 more TDs bringing season total to 58! Bay Area crushes Albuquerque 56-23
New York shuts out Raleigh 41-0 in season final gaining valuable momentum heading into playoffs at 14-2!
Vegas makes things interesting with 48-24 win over Landon's Oklahoma City Oilers leaving window open for OKC to miss playoffs if winner of Houston/Boise wins the tie breaker!
Colorado hand Calgary 16-10 loss in playoff preview.
In battle to decide #1 overall draft pick, St. Louis falls to Mississippi Valley 31-13 meaning Battlehawks will pick first in S17 draft!
With possibility of playoffs on the line, Boise rides 21 point 3rd quarter, picks off Houston's Wilkes 3 times to win 48-23; Beavers now wait for tie breaker results in head-to-head with Oklahoma City!
BREAKING NEWS: PFL ANNOUNCES THAT PLAYOFF EXPANSION THAT WAS ORIGINALLY EXPECTED TO GO INTO EFFET THIS SEASON WILL NOT! INSTEAD ONLY DIVISION WINNERS AND TOP TWO WILD CARDS FROM EACH CONFERENCE WILL PLAY IN PLAYOFFS!
Calgary (11-5), Oklahoma City (6-10), New Orleans (8-8), and Pittsburgh (7-9) fuming after being booted from playoffs by rule reversal!
Albuquerque makes playoffs at 8-8 via division title, while Calgary sits at home. PFL to consider realignment next season and officially lock down playoff format. Fans, Players, Sponsors all alarmed over Profits/Harpo's decision to reverse course in the 11th hour!
PFL OPOTW: QB Stephen Shelley (Philadelphia) - 18/26, 224 yards, 2 touchdowns, 24 carries, 155 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
PFL OPOPW: DE Aaron Tibbetts (Las Vegas) - 9 Tackles, 1 Sack, 2 Forced Fumbles, 2 Fumble Recoveries

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

WEEK 16 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES

France ends season with shockingly dominant 46-9 victory over Germany! QB George Vincent makes case for next season after tossing 4 TDs for 387 yards.
Nigeria ends regular season play with 3rd straight loss, falling 42-32 to North Korea despite WR Ade's 145 yards and 2 TDs on 7 catches.
Greece ends the season with 27-17 upset over 10-win Sweden!
Israel drop Australia with 26-6 win, picking off Australia QB Imbruglia 3 times.
Mexico wins season finale over Netherlands with 28-24 victory leaving Dutch fans to ask if Dak Marteens is still the starting QB next season after 2 more INTs bring season total to 19.
China ends 6-week losing streak with 24-17 win over Italy.
After missing 5 straight games, Spain QB Roger Perez returns and throws 4 TDs to lead Spain to 40-17 season finale win over Brazil.
Zimbabwe picks up 35-6 win over listless Samoan club as team searches for answers without Faaeteete under center.
Ukrainian Coaching Staff accuse Tyshchenko of sabotage after QB throws 3 interceptions in 37-17 loss to Jamaica; QB set to face review board in Kiev as activists call for someone to intervene!
Team USA finish season as unquestioned World Championship Favorite after 55-9 win over South Africa; Team USA ends regular season 15-1-0
Curacao does it!! After ending first half down 28-10, Filip Magic leads amazing 23-0 run in 2nd half; Curacao punches ticket to tournament with 33-28 win over Croatia!
Argentina ends regular season play on high note with 17-6 win over Russia.
Japan ends season with 2nd win, shutting down United Kingdom 13-3.
Finland and Egypt battle in season finale, but Finland comes out on top with 27-20 win.
Canada nearly picks up 2nd win, but India avoids upset with 28-27 victory.
Austria dominate Ghana 38-16; WR Gabriel Fuchs explodes with 5 catch, 200 yard, 2 TD game, his only 100-yard game of the season!
IFAF OPOTW: QB George Vincent (France) - 22/37, 387 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception
IFAF DPOTW: CB James Covington (United States) - 4 Tackles, 1 Forced Fumble, 1 Fumble Recovery, 1 Interception, 1 Defensive Touchdown

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · June 09, 2023, 02:10:57 PM

S16 - WEEK 17

HIFL HEADLINES

BREAKING NEWS: Dean Hoffman and staff released by Dallas!
BREAKING NEWS: Max Vol stepping down as Head Coach in Michigan!
Smarter Football Prevails: Portland rides new philosophy to franchise's first winning season, playoff berth, and division title as GM Josh is touted as a a hero in the organization!
Will Xavier Lucas' trade of JD Corrales and Wolfpack's late collapse cost GM his job? BC James said to be "concerned."
Kanas City finish with first winning season since Season 11, fans clamor for GM/K Dario's return!
Unprecedented: Charles Hyland throws 35 TDs and only 6 INTs despite being battered for 16 straight games ending season with record setting 141 sacks taken. QB says "offensive line will play major factor in where he signs in off-season."
On the Clock: Cancun Mutineers will hold #1 overall pick after dropping season finale vs. Miami.
Killer Whales lock down #1 Seed in East -- Trevor Jose says "week off will be critical to get healthy."
"Cheat Code" Jamie Ortega's 13 touchdowns in 4 games give fans reason for hope next season. QB says 2026 will be "all hands on deck!"
Pressure mounting in Orlando as fans call for new GM after Stampede fail to meet expectations. Coaching changes could be on the horizon.
Bronson Forest: "Everyone has tried to stop us this year, including these refs, but here we are!"
Michigan reportedly planning aggressive offer to land next GM.
Arnold Reigns says goodbye: beloved owner makes final appearance as majority owner of Lumberjacks as transition to Yutani-Tyrell ownership begins!
Super Sized! Willis McNasty runs, catches, and blocks in all-out effort to ensure Lynx playoff bid!
Former Team USA Captain Milton McLendon says Barons have pieces in place to make quick turn around, calling WRs Dobbins/Young best young combo of receivers in the league.
Falling Stars? After dominant season, flat season final and losing 2 of final 3 cost Stars division title.
Amsterdam gets good news: Doctors confirm AJ Campanelli should be set to return next season, targeting Weeks 3-6 for return date!
McCaffrey's monster season ends with 2388 rushing yards (2nd most in a single season), and 539 receiving yards. Coach Saint calls AMC legit-MVP candidate.
#1 Overall pick Jaylon Winston says "I've got a lot of work to do." when asked about rookie season.
Orion Harris points finger at ownership when asked what went wrong. "They traded major talents away and left us a little hamstrung, to be honest."
"Inexcusable" is only word used by Oakland head coach Ricky Tarr during tense post-game press conference. Silverbacks miss playoffs on last-second missed extra point by UDFA kicker Jonathan Thomas.
Mermen RB John Encarnacion sets new franchise record for single-season rushing TDs, passing HOF'er Jose Mackey with 17 rushing TDs this season!
Vegas dominates San Antonio to lock up #1 seed in the West and first round bye, defense ends season allowing under 300 points for 7th time in the past 9 seasons.
San Antonio and GM BD's future in question after team's record falls for third straight season.
"It's been one hell of a ride." Ervin Edward refuses to commit to playing or retiring, but reflects on 16 year career after disappointing end to a season that began with high hopes for Lincoln.
Patrick Owen says no matter what seed, Winnipeg is prepared to make run for third straight Championship.
Peerless Adams sets new single-season records for catches (137) and touchdowns (26) but falls short of yardage record. Receiver still wins league's triple crown as top receiver in all categories in S16!
Kings of the Mid-South: Music City claws past Charlotte in overtime thriller, give GM Franchise first career division championship!
WATCH: Thomas Maldonado's 3 TD day sets new HIFL single-season passing touchdown record at 50!

WEEK 17 INJURY REPORT

Charlotte Crows

N/A

Cleveland Mustangs

N/A

DC Cobras

SS Richard Mattheiu - Ruptured Disc (Back) - Out (4-6 Weeks)

Long Beach Mermen

T Richard Rouse - Concussion - Out (12-16 Weeks)
G Charles Luce - Torn Groin - Out (6-8 Weeks)

London Harriers

N/A

Las Vegas Scorpions

N/A

Music City Kings

T Alden Mackey - Torn Groin - Out (8-12 Weeks)
CB Thomas Holt - Sprained Ankle - Out (1-2 Weeks)

Miami Killer Whales

G Thomas Moya - Broken Ankle - Out (4-6 Weeks)
G William Bender - Sprained Knee - Out (1-2 Weeks)

Pearl Harbor Predators

DT Anthony Lester - Broken Arm - Out (8-12 Weks)
DT Clyde Scott - Pulled Hamstring - Out (2-4 Weeks)

Portland Brewers

N/A

St. Paul Lynx

N/A

Sydney Stingrays

T Christopher Edwards - Torn Quad - Out (6-8 Weeks)

Tucson Stars

LB Donald Sapp - Sprained Ankle - Out (2-4 Weeks)
WR Daniel Randolph - Sprained Shoulder - Out (2-4 Weeks)

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

DT Rex Mundy - Broken Finger - Out (1-2 Weeks)

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

WEEK 17 PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

OPOTW: QB Lincoln Doss (London) vs. New Jersey - 15/23, 238 yards, 3 TD, 18 carries, 186 yards, 2 TD

DPOTW: DE David Freese (Miami) vs. Cancun - 6 Tackles, 1 Tackle for Loss, 4 Sacks, 1 Knockdown, 1 Forced Fumble

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS - SEMI FINALS

NCAA HEADLINES

CFP - Semi Finals: Peach Bowl - #5 Georgia (11-3) vs. #1 North Carolina (12-1)
Georgia's red-shirt junior QB James McCoy has been under fire after throwing 3 INTs in the quarter finals, his 5th 3-INT game of the year; but the veteran signal caller defiantly battled in what could be his best career game. The Tar Heels lead 23-10 at half time, but McCoy connected with JC Rice for two touchdowns in the 3rd quarter to put UGA on top 24-23 going into the 4th; and after Horan and Jett Wilkinson connected for their second 50 yard touchdown pass of the day to put UNC on top 31-24, McCoy dug deep and found Mark Maxwell for a game tying 31 yard TD pass with 4 minutes left to play. The tough Georgia defense forced the first three-and-out of the day for UNC shortly after and with 45 seconds to play, McCoy threw his 5th TD of the night, a 13 yard game winner to fullback Dennis Howe to send the Bulldogs to the National Championship game!

CFP - Semi Finals: Fiesta Bowl - #3 Oklahoma (12-1) vs. #2 Ohio State (13-1)
Without starting QB David Busch, the Sooners turn to Daren Hackney under center. The redshirt freshman struggled, completing only 4 of his 16 passes, but 3 of those were touchdowns. Meanwhile Armand Frank played a gusty game through a nagging thigh injury from the week prior to lead the Buckeyes on a critical final minute drive only to have the potentially game winning touchdown pass intercepted by Oklahoma senior corner Jason Pennington sealing a Sooners National Championship game bid with a 27-21 victory!

WHAT TO WATCH!

College Football National Championship Game: #3 Oklahoma Sooners (13-1) vs. #5 Georgia Bulldogs (12-3)

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL PLAYOFF HEADLINES

Colorado defeat Las Vegas 30-17, Huerta nearly perfect in 2 TD performance!
Despite Mazza's 4 TDs, Steph Shelley and Philly pull of major upset over 15-1 Baltimore, knocking off defending champs 41-34!
Ibrahimovic throws and runs for scores, leading Guardians to 26-10 win over Montreal!
Hallquist shines with 5 TD passes including game winning 38 yarder in final seconds to avoid overtime as Bay Area overmatch home-underdog Albuquerque 35-28
Bay Area travels to Colorado with trip to PFL Championship game on the line!
Philly hoping to keep magic run alive as team travels to New York, Elias Ibrahimovic guarantees victory!

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT HEADLINES

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1: Russia defeats Israel 14-10!
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1: North Korea bully Australia 34-17!
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1: Nigeria (12-4-0) complete late season nose-dive with 37-30 loss to Sweden (10-5-1)!
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1: Despite 2 INTs from Tyschchenko, Ukraine defense leads victory over Germany 23-7!
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1: Croatia thumps Curacao 30-14!
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1: Samoans struggle early, and fail to complete late game comeback, Argentina picks off Maleko 3 times enroute to 38-28 win!
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS: Russia vs. United States
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS: North Korea vs. Croatia
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS: Sweden vs. Argentina
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS: Ukraine vs. Finland

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · June 12, 2023, 08:08:40 PM

S16 - WEEK 18 WILD CARD WEEK

HIFL HEADLINES

Cleveland head coach Jason Blitzer calls HIFL officiating "the worst on the planet" after Max Ramos runs over Daniel Maxley to get open for game winning touchdown; league review of the play indicates contact occurred within the 1-yard buffer from the line of scrimmage.
Dreams and Nightmares: Kicker Jorge D'Angelo misses game winning field goal from 33 yards with thunderous "doink" on the upright setting up Mike McCloskey's career long 56 yard game winning FG as Portland upsets highly favored Tucson Stars!
McCarthy: "We had them where we wanted them, and let them off of the hook" Coach laments failure to score points off of three early Winnipeg turnovers.
Fabian Vardy calls Jim Bond's decision to kick field goal when down by 13 in final 3:39 of playoff game instead of going for it was "most cowardly call I've ever seen in my life."
After 34-31 playoff exit, nearly Steven Crawford says playoff loss to DC was enough to make a man lose his mind. Fans impressions of Coach's laugh trending on social media as #CrawfordLaugh sweeps the nation.
Dos Santos: "We couldn't get enough pressure when it mattered."
Stephen Cotter accused of vulgar insults of female HIFL official Lisa LaBonte.
After back to back disappointing losses, Southwest division rival fans troll Thomas Maldonado and "over-rated" Tucson Stars. San Antonio fans travel to Tucson airport, bringing signs and loud speakers to taunt divisional foes.
INSIDER: Some in Pearl Harbor doubt Predators management can get team over the hump to win a championship.
London fans lament Harriers loss, ticket prices for Impact Bowl: London plummet as home team is eliminated.
Divisional Round Match up: Dynasty vs. Dynasty Builder: DC Cobras and Shaun Saint travel to St. Paul to take on familiar foe in GM Jon and the St. Paul Lynx!
Divisional Round Match up: Can "The General" Merv Patton find a way to defeat the top ranked Music City Defense?
Divisional Round Match up: Winnipeg's Harold Lloyd, Long Beach's Izzy Okafor get into heated twitter exchange over who will come out on top in divisional match up as WR calls Corner Overrated and
Divisional Round Match up: Portland Brewers bringing Cinderella vibes and Smarter Football into Vegas but oddsmakers believe that the smart money is on the house.

PLAYOFFS INJURY REPORT

DC Cobras

SS Richard Mattheiu - Ruptured Disc (Back) - Out (2-4 Weeks)
RB Adrian McCaffrey - Knee - Probable
WR Herbert Bobbitt - Bruised Jaw - Probable

Long Beach Mermen

T Richard Rouse - Concussion - Out (8-12 Weeks)
G Charles Luce - Torn Groin - Out (6-8 Weeks)
G Robert Sapp - Hamstring - Questionable

Las Vegas Scorpions

N/A

Music City Kings

T Alden Mackey - Torn Groin - Out (8-12 Weeks)
CB Thomas Holt - Sprained Ankle - Doubtful

Miami Killer Whales

G Thomas Moya - Broken Ankle - Out (4-6 Weeks)
G William Bender - Sprained Knee - Doubtful

Portland Brewers

DE Ethan Frazier - Dislocated Finger - Questionable
WR Tim Hightower - Bruised Hip - Probable

St. Paul Lynx

N/A

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

DT Rex Mundy - Broken Finger - Questionable

SOURCE: SARA WALSH (HIFL NETWORK)

NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS - NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

NCAA HEADLINES

College Football National Championship Game: #3 Oklahoma Sooners (13-1) vs. #5 Georgia Bulldogs (12-3)
The Georgia Bulldogs are your 2025 National Champions! In a game that was never close, the Bulldogs and QB James McCoy played a dominant game. McCoy completed 76% of his passes and threw 2 TDs while the defense limited returning Heisman favorite David Busch to only 36% and 127 yards, sacking the young freshman 8 times. WR Morris Hunter was named MVP with 5 catches, 80 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, the Dawgs got a total team effort as 8 different players logged a sack while adding 9 other QB knockdowns, never allowing Busch to get comfortable. After the game McCoy announced his decision to return to Athens for another season, instantly boosting the Georgia fan base to an even higher level than before!

SEASON 16 / 2025 FINAL RANKINGS
1. Georgia (13-3)
2. Oklahoma (13-2)
3. North Carolina (11-2)
4. Ohio State (13-2)
5. Oregon (12-2)
6. Auburn (11-3)
7. Wisconsin (11-2)
8. Georgia Tech (10-4)
9. South Carolina (10-3)
10. California (10-3)
11. Virginia (10-3)
12. Notre Dame (10-3)
13. Iowa (11-3)
14. Central Florida (11-2)
15. Tennessee (9-4)
16. Penn State (10-3)
17. Louisville (10-3)
18. Memphis (10-3)
19. Arkansas (9-4)
20. Miami (9-4)
21. Navy (10-4)
22. SMU (10-4)
23. Texas A&M (9-4)
24. Baylor (11-3)
25. Cincinnati (9-4)

SOURCE: RECE DAVIS (ESPNU)

PFL PLAYOFF HEADLINES

In highly anticipated quarterback duel, Hallquist tosses 5 touchdowns as Bay Area defense shuts out Huerta's Colorado Alpines 41-0!
Elias Ibrahimovic tosses two TDs before exiting with injury in first quarter; Tua Tagovailoa plays hero going 11/12 and throwing two more touchdowns to lead dominant New York to 52-13 win over Steph Shelley and the Philadelphia Revolution; DeVonte Diaz dominates with 14 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 Sacks, 2 Hurries, 3 Knockdowns, and Forced Fumble!
Thee PFL Championship Game set as Ryan Hallquist and the Bay Area Sea Lions set to take on Elias Ibrahimovic and the New York Guardians in Toronto, Ontario, Canada!
PFL planning to completely alter ownership structure as Ace Profits and Monique Harpo officially inform investors that teams will all be put up to individual ownership bids, ending Profits/Harpo team ownership and transitioning pair into league ownership roles.
Thanks to record number of viewers tune in for Conference Championship Games and massive praise from Disney+ partners, Thee PFL planning S17 expansion with 4 or more teams possibly being added!

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT HEADLINES

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS: Russia 24 vs. United States 31
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS: North Korea 17 vs. Croatia 40
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS: Sweden 7 vs. Argentina 31
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS: Ukraine 24 vs. Finland 10
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS: Argentina vs. United States
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS: Ukraine vs. Croatia

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · June 14, 2023, 09:08:37 AM

S16 - WEEK 19 DIVISIONAL ROUND

COBRAS KICKING CURSE CONTINUES AS LEGG MISSES TWO GAME TYING FIELD GOALS IN FINAL MINUTES!

ST. PAUL --- Just over one year ago, the DC Cobras hosted the St. Paul Lynx in a wildcard match up that has lived on in infamy. It was during that game that Cobras Kicker King Lindsey missed 7 of 8 field attempts in a game that DC would ultimately lose 6-3. That performance lead to the despicable assault on Lindsey by an angry mob of fans outside of the Cobras stadium. 8 where arrested from that incident, but tension has been high for every single field goal kicked by DC ever since.

With Lindsey now in the PFL trying to rehab his career and image, GM Justin turned to power-kicker Larry Legg. Legg, originally a 7th round draft choice for the Michigan Monsters, came to DC with a shaky 73% career field goal percentage but the range was undeniable with Legg boasting multiple 60+ yard FGs including a career high of 63 which he would go on to tie this season for the Cobras. Legg started the season strong for DC converting 24 of his first 25 attempts before missing 6 of his last 14 tries during the regular season. As a result, GM Justin invested team funds to send Legg to a specialist to help with his mental health and the recovering alcoholic praised the therapy saying that he felt great and was ready to put his struggles behind him.

During DC's wildcard match up against London, Legg missed an early kick from 47 yards, but bounced back with two conversions; however this weekend after connecting with his first two field goal attempts of the day, Legg came onto the field for a 50 yard field goal that would have given the Cobras a 23-16 lead. Legg went on to miss the field goal wide left setting up a critical drive by the Lynx where they took the lead with a 35 yard touchdown pass from Aaron Kitchen to take a 23-20 lead.

DC received the ball with 6:15 to play in the 4th quarter, driving down the field to the St. Paul 26 yard line where the drive stalled thanks to an acrobatic pass break up by Patrick Surtain II. This brought Legg on for a 43 yard attempt with a chance to tie the game at 23-23 and force overtime. The snap was good. The hold was fine, but the kick showed signs of over compensation as it drifted too far to the right, just clipping the outside of the upright bringing a heart breaking end to the season for the DC Cobras, giving their staff, their players, and their fans flashbacks to the end of season 15.

After the game Legg said he hoped that he would have the opportunity to redeem himself, but also said he would understand if he was made into the scapegoat; thankfully for him, this game was on the road inside the St. Paul Dome so he did not have to face an angry mob of Cobras fans on his way out of the stadium.

Some fans have called the lack of kicking success since the retirement of Omer Sasser the "DC Kicking Curse" others believe that GM Kirk still has a voodoo doll of the team and is seeking payback for DC ending the GM Kirk lead NJ Dragons undefeated season; but no matter what you believe, the fact is that the Cobras kicking game and special teams units have been a liability for a very long time.

HIFL HEADLINES

St. Paul Lynx punch ticket to the Eastern Conference Championship game for sixth time in franchise history; Aaron Kitchen promises to deliver teams first Impact Bowl berth!
Defending Impact Bowl Champions get last laugh as Lloyd goes nuclear on Izzy Okafor during post game on-field interview "That's what happens when you try me with a sorry ass corner like Izzy! Don't you EVER talk about me!"
Mermen fall flat as fans call for new direction with Head Coach Jessica Woods contract set to expire.
Battle of highly touted S15 draft class QBs goes to Micah Larkin as Rainey gets picked twice, Portland's Smarter Football crumbles with 9 penalties and 3 turnovers.
Timothy Cobbs 5 hurries and 5 knockdowns combined with Obaje's 2 sacks, 2 hurries, and 4 knockdowns and TWII's 2 sacks just too much for Portland's offense; Scorpions advance to 7th Western Conference Championship game, 6th under GM Metro!
Samuel Chow says Miami Defense was "motivated as hell" by media hype for Music City's 2nd ranked defense; Killer Whales eying return to Impact Bowl for second straight season.
Report: After 2 INT performance, Barger facing media scrutiny for no-showing post game press conference and verbal abuse of reports as team loaded onto bus prior to departing stadium in Miami.

PLAYOFFS INJURY REPORT

Las Vegas Scorpions

RB John Lash - Stress Fracture (Foot) - Out (4-6 Weeks)
DT Marvin Swanson - Sprained Knee - Doubtful
CB Jorge Mojica - Sprained Wrist - Probable

Miami Killer Whales

G Thomas Moya - Broken Ankle - Out (4-6 Weeks)
G William Bender - Sprained Knee - Doubtful

St. Paul Lynx

N/A

Winnipeg Arctic Foxes

DT Rex Mundy - Broken Finger - Probable

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

PFL PLAYOFF HEADLINES

BREAKING NEWS: Horour Bjarnason named PFL Championship Game MVP as Ryan Hallquist and Sea Lions outdueling Elias Ibrahimovic and NY Guardians 27-21!

Horour Bjarnason registers 8 TFLs, 2 Sacks in dominant effort for Championship winning Bay Area Sea Lions!
DeVonte Diaz logs 3 sacks in losing effort, says New York will be back next season to claim what is theirs.
Ace Profits officially accepts role as PFL Commissioner as Monique Harpo transitions to team ownership role; more to come on PFL realignment and expansion!
Ryan Hallquist's 59 touchdown passes earns QB PFL MVP honors!
Hallquist earns Playoff MVP award for 984 yards, 12 TDs
Stephen Shelley named Offensive Player of the Year after monster offensive season as passer and runner!
Vegas' Grognac Strowman rides 38 sack season to DPOTY honors!
Former Heisman winner Roger Brantley named Offensive Rookie of the Year!
Las Vegas' Aaron Tibbets goes from Prison to Defensive Rookie of the Year after 27 sack season!

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT HEADLINES

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS: Argentina vs. United States - Americans dominate bell-to-bell picking off Argentina QB Monteil 4 times. Race tosses 4 TDs, Team USA advances to World Championship game with 45-14 victory!
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS: Ukraine vs. Croatia - Stjepan Prominosovic continues dominant season on the ground rushing for 157 yards and 3 TDs negating strong showing by Tyshchenko to send Croatia back to World Championship with 37-14 win!

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · June 16, 2023, 03:19:01 AM

S16 - WEEK 20 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP: DESPITE SHOULDER INJURY, LARKIN SHOWS GRIT AND DELIVERS GAME WINNING DRIVE AS VEGAS ENDS WINNIPEG'S DOMINANT RUN ATOP THE WESTERN CONFERENCE!

LAS VEGAS -- With an injured throwing shoulder, second year quarterback Micah Larkin lit up the Winnipeg defense like the Vegas Strip to the tune of a career high 444 yards. The passing yards set a new club-record for passing yards in a playoff game but more importantly, it lead the Scorpions a major win over the two-time defending Impact Bowl Champions. In a game of big runs, Vegas found themselves down early 13-0, but thanks to some bend but dont break defense that forced Mario Muller onto the field for field goals instead of extra points on two big occasions, the Scorpions were able to take momentum with two touchdowns in the second quarter to go into halftime up 14-13.

In the third quarter Vegas started hot adding to their lead with a 24 yard TD pass to Darren Pierce, but the momentum swung again after Muller's 3rd field goal of the game and then a devastating hit from Vlad Gilchrist that forced Larkin to exit the game due to an apparent shoulder/arm injury. Larkin returned to the field two plays later, but was clearly out of his comfort zone throwing a brutal interception to Jean Vallejo that was returned 66 yards for a touchdown, giving Winnipeg a 22-21 lead.

In the 4th quarter a roughing the passer against KJ Henry extended a drive allowing Eugene Leone to convert from 51 yards after a miss earlier in the game. The Vegas defense responded by forcing the only three-and-out of the game to get the ball back in Larkin's hands and the QB rewarded them with passes to secondary pass catchers like Jeff Carter, Cesar Thomason, and David Pritchard before watching fan favorite Jarrett Corbett dive over the goal line scrum for a touchdown that put the Scorpions on top 31-24 with 4 minutes to play.

Patrick Owen quickly responded, taking his team down the field with elite precision, completing 5 passes and driving the Arctic Foxes 65 yards in just over 1 minute to tie the game at 31 with a 5 yard TD pass to Harold Lloyd who was held relatively quiet by cornerback James Porter.

Vegas got a major break on 3rd and 13 from their own 21 when Charles Clancy was flagged for Defensive Pass Interference after tackling Darren Pierce moments before the ball arrived, the penalty pushed Vegas into a new set of downs and ate vital time off of the clock. When the dust settled Eugene Leone was called on to kick a potential game winning field goal from 54 yards out and despite having only hit one field goal from 50+ this regular season (52 yards) the 6th year kicker out of West Virginia drilled the kick down the middle giving Vegas a lead they would hold on to for the final
46 seconds of the game, defeating Patrick Owen and his Winnipeg Arctic Foxes on a game ending sack from 2Face Obaje.

With the win, Vegas punches their ticket to the Impact Bowl for the first time since the club won the Championship in Season 2. The win also marks the first Impact Bowl appearance for GM Metro who had previously reached the Western Conference Championship game five times without success.

After the game, Head Coach Max Rhodes told reports "Micah's shoulder was stiff and hurting, but he showed the grit and determination to do his job even when he's not 100% You can't ask for more than that, only we have to now because we have one more job to do."

EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP: WORTHINGTON CATCHES CREWS MID-AIR TO PREVENT GAME TYING TWO-POINT CONVERSION IN FINAL SECONDS. LYNX HEADING TO FIRST IMPACT BOWL!

MIAMI -- "We'll need sixty minutes of mistake free football" is what General Manager Jon Hallquist said when asked what it was going to take to win the Eastern Conference, and when asked the same question GM CJ Gates of the Miami Killer Whales said something similar saying "We need to limit our mistakes and take advantage of theirs." Neither GM truly got their wish, as the Lynx and Killer Whales battled in a physical war of attrition that came down to the games final seconds.

The Killer Whales drew first blood with a 10 yard TD pass from Merv Patton to rookie wide receiver Clyde Kidwell, who happens to be the eldest son of St. Paul head coach and HIFL hall of famer, Alberto Kidwell. After the touchdown however, Miami was flagged when the WR ran across the field and threw the ball to the St. Paul sideline. The penalty was taunting, but after the game Miami HC Trevor Jose said the 21 year old was attempting to give the ball to his father... That controversial penalty lead to a slightly shorter field giving St. Paul a chance to tie the game back at 7 which they did with a 8 play drive capped with a 5 yard TD run from RB2 Jack Salary.

The next Miami drive brought on the teams second mistake. On 2nd and 10 from the MIA-44, a low snap forced Merv Patton to scoop the football and try to run to salvage the yardage, but a well placed peanut-punch from DE David Lee forced the ball free and the Lynx recovered the fumble setting up a 4 play touchdown drive that ended with a 14 yard Max Ramos one-handed catch.

Down 14-7 in the second quarter, Patton connected with Kidwell again for a monstrous 61 yard catch and run on 3rd and 8 which set up Maria Crews for a 27 yard touchdown run to tie the game. Two plays later, Aaron Kitchen made his first mistake of the day soft-tossing a ball for Max Ramos allowing Daniel Coleman to recover and intercept the pass. The Lynx defense stiffened and held the Whales to a dissatisfying 39 yard field goal instead of a more comfortable touchdown lead. In the closing moments before halftime, UDFA DT Bryan Sparrow crushed Aaron Kitchen as he threw, the hit was well timed but misplaced and the helmet to helmet contact cost the club 15 yards and reset the downs, allowing Kitchen to connect with Sergio Armani for a 22 yard touchdown instead of forcing a long field goal; the miscue gave St. Paul a 21-17 lead going into the halftime intermission.

In the second half, cameras caught a rally-speech from "The General" Merv Patton; the heartfelt speech seemed to have the entire team fired up, until two plays later Hunter McDonald caught a pass and fumbled the ball on a hit by Hayden Ortega. The ball was recovered by The Lynx at the MIA-16, setting up an eventual Max Ramos TD run putting STP up 28-17.

The 3rd quarter became a battle ground, injuries and sacks began to mount, in the waning seconds of the 3rd quarter the Whales pushed down to the ST-2 yard line, but on 3rd and 1 from the 2 Patton was sacked by SS Trey Dean III forcing Miami to settle for a 27 yard field goal that cut the lead to 28-20.

In the Fourth Quarter, David Freese picked up his 3rd sack of the game, stripping Aaron Kitchen of the ball, but Sydney Morgan emerged from the pile with the rock, allowing the Lynx to salvage a punt instead of turning it over inside their own 20. A later missed field goal from 41 yards by STP kicker Joseph Douglas kept Miami in the game and after the missed FG the General stepped onto the field for a chance to tie the game with 4:24 to play.

The drive was brutal, a holding call against Gary Fenton on 3rd and 5 forced a 3rd and 15... The Lynx then lost the defensive stop thanks to defensive pass interference against linebacker Doyle Brady. Then on 2nd and 4 at the MIA-40, Jerry Worthington crushed Patton with a sack and on the next play he did it AGAIN.

Staring at 4th and 23 from their own 21, Merv Patton stayed in the pocket and absorbed a devastating hit from Worthington, but managed to push the ball hard enough to complete an amazing 30 yard pass to TE James McClary in all kinds of traffic, the catch was made against the TE's helmet and stunned fans who looked at the replay on the jumbotron for several seconds after the play. With time working against them, Patton and co. worked down the field and with 30 seconds remaining he connected with RB Maria Crews who was lined up in the slot; the pass fit into a tight window and Crews made the catch before diving into contact to helicopter into the end zone!

With no choice but to attempt a two-point conversion, the Killer Whales went with their best offensive weapon. Behind lead blocker John Peyton, Maria Crews took the ball and charged at the goal-line pile; she leaped into the air and gave it her all, but as she flew over the pile the massive arms of DT Jerry Worthington emerged from the sea of humanity like a monster movie, snatching her from the sky and slamming her to the turf; short of the goal line.

The Lynx with a 28-26 lead had to simply recover the onside kick, which they did... and as Aaron Kitchen took the games final kneel down the St. Paul Lynx players and fans realized they were going to their franchises first ever Impact Bowl.

After the game, Merv Patton spoke somberly, expressing his desire to win a championship but also not being able to commit yet on whether or not he would return for his age 35 season. The 14 year veteran has amassed 38,767 career passing yards with 293 touchdowns and a lifetime QB rating of 99.8. This season he threw for a career high 72.4% completion rating and a career best QB Rating of 119.1 thanks in large part to an impressive 34:6 TD:INT ratio. If this was the last time we see "The General" on the gridiron, it will be hard to argue that he did not leave it all on the field.

IMPACT BOWL 16 - ST. PAUL LYNX VS LAS VEGAS SCORPIONS

TALE OF THE TAPE
St. Paul (10-6) -- RECORD -- Las Vegas (13-3)
31.7 -- POINTS PER GAME -- 30.3
133 -- RUSHING PER GAME -- 103.1
306.4 -- PASSING PER GAME -- 307.7
30.6 -- POINTS AGAINST PER GAME -- 18.3
143.4 -- RUSHING ALLOWED PER GAME -- 82.1
283.8 -- PASSING ALLOWED PER GAME -- 241

All-Time Head to Head Record - 6-4 St. Paul

PLAYOFFS INJURY REPORT

Las Vegas Scorpions
RB John Lash - Stress Fracture (Foot) - Out
QB Micah Larkin - Shoulder - Questionable

St. Paul Lynx
CB Anthony North - Fractured Jaw - Out
FS Hayden Ortega - Sprained Shoulder - Out
DE Thomas Pak - Neck Strain - Probable

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

PFL HEADLINES

BREAKING NEWS: PFL EXPANDING TO 24 TEAMS AS MEXICO CITY,SAN JUAN, SAN DIEGO, AND TAMPA BAY AWARDED FRANCHISES FOR 2026 SEASON!

Monique Harpo announces purchase of Mississippi Valley Pharos; team will move to Chicago, Illinois and rebrand "very soon."
Baltimore Black Tips announce plans to relocate, team moving south to Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Houston Roughnecks announce plans for rebrand as team looks to distance self from former XFL past.
Gaga Rockerfeller announces name change for New York Guardians, team will now be known as New York Empire.
Battlehawks Down: St. Louis announces rebranding campaign; team to be known as the St. Louis Archers.

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

IFAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: CROATIA STUNS UNITED STATES TO CLAIM 4TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, AVENGING 2023 LOSS TO TEAM USA IN WORLD CUP FINALE!

SOURCE: ANNA WOOLHOUSE (SKY NEWS)

Talon · June 18, 2023, 09:25:25 PM

S16 - IMPACT BOWL 16

IMPACT BOWL 16 BRINGS THE DRAMA IN RAIN SOAKED LONDON, VEGAS OVERCOMES 19-3 DEFICIT WITH 23-0 4TH QUARTER TO WIN FRANCHISE'S SECOND CHAMPIONSHIP!

LONDON -- In the wettest of conditions, the High Impact Football League crowed their 16th Impact Bowl Champions. The Las Vegas Scorpions lead by GM James Metro and Head Coach Max Rhodes have finally reached the promise land. In a game that saw a combined 26 quarterback sacks, a pair of costly turnovers proved to be fatal for the St. Paul Lynx. After forcing a safety thanks to a Thomas Pak TFL in the end zone on running back David Pritchard, The lynx appeared to be moments away from taking a commanding 19-3 lead with 6 minutes to play in the 3rd quarter, instead on 3rd and goal at the 11 yard line, QB Aaron Kitchen was sacked hard by Timothy Cobbs, causing a fumble that was recovered by defensive tackle Talon Wilkinson II. The red zone turnover kept points off of the board for a second time in the game after Joseph Douglas missed a 49 yard field goal in the first quarter; and while the Lynx would still take a 19-3 lead at the end of the third quarter, had the turnover not taken place the score could have obviously been greater.

In the fourth quarter Vegas found a groove thanks to a mismatch between superstar receiver Steven Jackson and rookie CB Michael Hyatt. Jackson's 50 yard catch on 3rd and 20 set up a 19 yard TD and two-point conversion both by Darren Pierce; and then with 1:48 to play in the game, Larkin found Jackson for a 21 yard touchdown and a 2 yard Darren Pierce 2-point conversion tied the game at 19 with 1:36 to play.

Then the unimaginable happened for St. Paul. As WR Al Beard took yet another toss on a WR end-around play, one that had been effective all playoffs long for the Lynx, rookie DE Michael O'Donnell laid a big hit that jarred the wet football free and Las Vegas recovered the fumble at the Lynx 27 yard line. The Lynx defense, despite their earlier domination, was on their heels and despite Jerry Worthington recording his Impact Bowl and playoff record 9th sack of the game and forcing his second fumble, Vegas managed to recover the football and on 3rd and 17 Larkin connected with Darren Pierce for a 34 yard back breaking touchdown. Vegas' first lead of the game would prove to be the only one they needed as Danny Edelman made a diving tackle at the LV-31 to stop a game tying Joe Malo TD catch and run and securing the Las Vegas Scorpions their second Impact Bowl Championship in franchise history!

When the confetti cannons launched and the fireworks exploded around the sold out stadium the realization set it for the Vegas players, as they achieved their childhood dreams and saw the hard work pay off emotions ran high. With players celebrating with their teammates, family, and closest friends Coach Max Rhodes spoke to the press saying: "It was a good job by everyone, the o-line had their hands full but when we needed them the most they blocked and gave Micah time to make the game winning throw. I'm really proud of this group and of GM Metro, he had a chance to leave for Vancouver as an expansion team in his home country and he stuck with Vegas. 10 years now he's been here and he saw the vision through, but knowing him he's going to tell you the vision isn't complete yet. Not as long as guys like GM Pancho are still shouting from the roof tops about their three rings."

GM Metro, showered in champagne proclaimed "PARTY IN VEGAS!" as he was handed the Commissioner's Trophy lifting it high into the night sky for the world to see.

The Las Vegas Scorpions are your 2025 Impact Bowl Champions!

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

IMPACT BOWL 16: JERRY WORTHINGTON REFUSES TO ACCEPT IMPACT BOWL MVP AWARD!

LONDON -- With a record setting 9 sacks, 12 total tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 4 additional QB knockdowns to boot, Defensive Tackle Jerry Worthington just beat out Vegas wide receiver Steven Jackson to win the prestigious Impact Bowl MVP award. Worthington is the first player from the losing team to be named Impact Bowl MVP. After the game, when summoned from the locker room to join the Scorpions players celebrating their championship win, Worthington ascended the podium at first but it appeared as the Commissioner made her speech prior to handing over the award, Worthington decided he no longer wanted to accept the coveted trophy. Instead he refused the trophy, leaving the stage and leaving the commissioner baffled.

During the post-game media scrum, Worthington simply said "That's not the ****ing trophy I came here for, they can keep that ****."

SOURCE: MINA KIMES (ESPN)

Talon · June 19, 2023, 08:20:55 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

GM CORY ANNOUNCES HIS PICKS FOR WESTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAM!

QB – Thomas Maldonado (Tucson)
QB – Patrick Owen (Winnipeg)
RB – Courtney Crawford (Sydney)
RB – John Encarnacion (Long Beach)
WR – Darren Pierce (Las Vegas)
WR - Harold Lloyd (Winnipeg)
WR – Steven Jackson (Las Vegas)
WR – Tim Hightower (Portland)
TE – James Cunningham (Dallas)
TE – Joseph Ruiz (Long Beach)
OT – Anthony Smith (Seattle)
OT – Colt Williamson (Winnipeg)
OG – Devin Martin (Las Vegas)
OG – Enrique Smith (Tucson)
OC – Delmar Kane (Tucson)
OC – Robert Coburn (Lincoln)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Derek Rogers (Salt Lake)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Alesana Tuilagi (Vancouver)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Adan Casey (Winnipeg)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Daniel Randolph (Tucson)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Jonathan Finch (Tuscon)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Mantai Fatu (Oakland)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Shawn Simon (Pearl Harbour)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Jerry Jeudy (Kansas City)
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DE – Gordon Haynes (San Antonio)
DE – 2Face Obaje (Las Vegas)
DE – Timothy Cobbs (Las Vegas)
DT – Talon Wilkinson II (Las Vegas)
DT – Ronald Rich (Winnipeg)
LB – Elvis Edwards (Lincoln)
LB – Leland Creamer (Vancouver)
LB – Diamant Stone (Winnipeg)
LB – Gordon Goulet (Las Vegas)
LB – Rene Dempster (Rapid City)
CB – Jorge Mojica (Las Vegas)
CB – Marquise Hines (Pearl Harbour)
CB – Sticky Pitts (Oakland)
CB – Jackson Havlock (Peal Harbour)
FS – Shane Olson (Lincoln)
FS – Cesar White (Portland)
SS – Philly Crowell (Vancouver)
SS – Craig Watkins (Seattle)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Hank Ramsey (Lincoln)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Adrian Hagan (Oakland)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Stephen Cotter (Sydney)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Kevin Sherman (Seattle)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Charles Clancy (Winnipeg)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Jean Vallejo (Winnipeg)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) – Arthur Matthews (Tucson)
KICKER – Bambi Ortiz (San Antonio)
PUNTER – Charles McBride (Winnipeg)
KICK RETURNER – Kiki Ackerman (Seattle)
KICK RETURNER – Eric West (San Antonio)

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 19, 2023, 09:32:51 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

GM GATES ANNOUNCES HIS PICKS FOR EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAM!

QB - Aaron Kitchen (STP)
QB - Lincoln Doss (LON)
RB - Adrian McCaffrey (DC)
RB - Willis McNasty (STP)
WR - Peerless Adams (MC)
WR - Max Ramos (STP)
WR - Haywood Young (MIL)
WR - Scotty Gorham (MICH)
TE - Lawrence Bates (LON)
TE - Greg Sprouse (MICH)
OT - Charles Bailey (LON)
OT - Ricky Custer (STP)
OG - Bradley Rivera (ATL)
OG - Chris Hilton (AMS)
OC - Alfred Peterson (STP)
OC - Bruce Hudson (CLE)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Michael Meek (DC)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Maria Crews (MIA)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - D'Brickashaw Arreola (DC)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Ryan Ryan (MC)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Herbert Bobbitt (DC)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Yung Azul (MICH)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Austin Manchild (MB)
OFFENSIVE FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Daniel Mendenhall (ORL)
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DE - Bruce Wilkinson (BAMA)
DE - James Fellows (AMS)
DE - Dale Bright (MC)
DT - Bruiser Elliott (CLE)
DT - Jerry Worthington (STP)
LB - Samuel Chow (MIA)
LB - Larry Stevens (DC)
LB - Cecil Kellog (LON)
LB - Clayton Marvin (MC)
LB - Jeremiah Cotter (CHA)
CB - Alfred Maggard (MC)
CB - Rodney Greenwood (MIA)
CB - Daniel Maxley (CLE)
CB - Stephen Basham (DC)
FS - Rafael Caldwell (MC)
FS - Mandla Mkhwanazi (CHA)
SS - Trey Dean (STP)
SS - Tamati Polamalu (NJ)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - David Freese (MIA)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Eric Evans (LON)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Bronson Forest (CLE)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Shane Barkley (DC)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Paco Flores (BAMA)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Djokovic Petrovic (ORL)
D-FLEX (YOUR CHOICE) - Adam Stringer (NJ)
KICKER - Jack Williams (CHA)
PUNTER - Maurice Alcala (MIA)
KICK RETURNER - John Mayes (ATL)
KICK RETURNER - Francis Hill (AMS)

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 19, 2023, 10:41:07 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

KEENAN DALEY RUNS AWAY WITH COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR HONORS

PLAYER -- POINTS
Keenan Daley   33
Jamie Ortega   10
James Booth   9
Merv Patton   8
Max Ramos   5
Adrian McCaffrey 3
Robert Dobbins   3
Gordon Haynes   3
Willis McNasty   2
Dennis Dorman   2
Robert Hendon   2
Rene Dempster   1
Peerless Adams   1
Tylen Dario   1

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 19, 2023, 10:44:28 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

LINEBACKER BRONSON FOREST EARNS DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD!

PLAYER -- POINTS
Bronson Forest   36
Michael Harris   22
James Rojas   21
Immaculate Perfection 13
Michael Hyatt   1
Dave Funk   1
Ronald Velasco   1
Jamar Moran   1

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 19, 2023, 10:46:15 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

IN AMAZINGLY TIGHT RACE, OT MIGUEL CASSIDY WINS OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR!

PLAYER -- POINTS
Miguel Cassidy   36
Haywood Young   33
Kyle Wright   19
Jaylon Winston   6
Knoweledge Action-Carter   2
Felix Ponce   1

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 19, 2023, 10:47:45 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

BRUCE WILKINSON NEARLY GOES UNANIMOUS AFTER RECORD SHATTERING SEASON TO WIN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR!

PLAYER -- POINTS
Bruce Wilkinson   42
Talon Wilkinson II 12
Gordon Haynes   11
Leland Creamer   10
Miguel Oliver   3
Jerry Worthington 3
Stephen Cotter   3
Mandla Mkhwanazi 2
Timothy Cobbs   2
James Fellows   2
Woodrow Britt   2
Elvis Edward   2
Bruiser Elliott   1
Stephen Basham 1

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 19, 2023, 10:54:55 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

TRIPLE CROWN PEERLESS ADAMS WINS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN LOADED FIELD!

PLAYER -- POINTS
Peerless Adams   33
Adrian McCaffrey 20
Lincoln Doss   20
Thomas Maldonado 15
Ricky Custer   3
Richard Rainey   2
WIllis McNasty   2
Tylen Dario   1

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 19, 2023, 11:10:21 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

LAST LAUGH: COACH OF THE YEAR SEES STEVEN CRAWFORD WIN AWARD VIA TIE BREAKER WITH 3 FIRST PLACE VOTES TO MAX RHODES' TWO!

PLAYER -- POINTS
Steven Crawford 19
Max Rhodes   19
Doug Wade   14
Giovanni Hill   13
Alberto Kidwell   6
Jason Blitzer   5
Larry Wright   5
Jack Dos Santos   4
Christian Action   3
Trevor Jose   2

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 19, 2023, 11:12:23 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

ONE YEAR AFTER 3-13 SEASON, GM METRO LEADS VEGAS TO 13-3 CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON AND EARNS FIRST CAREER EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD!

GM -- POINTS
James Metro   32
Josh Underpants 21
James Franchise   12
Tarquin Oldfield   9
Doug E Fresh   5
Wesley Bennett   4
Wayne Johnson   4
Cory Forgeron   2
Tylen Dario   2
The Big Dog   2
Justin Pichey   2
CJ Gates   1

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 19, 2023, 11:14:26 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

RECORD SETTING SEASON LEADS THOMAS MALDONADO TO CLOSEST MVP WIN IN LEAGUE HISTORY!

PLAYER -- POINTS
Thomas Maldonado 26
Lincoln Doss   25
Bruce Wilkinson   18
Peerless Adams   13
Adrian McCaffrey 10
Anthony Smith   2
Talon Wilkinson II 1
Aaron Kitchen   1

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 01:27:27 AM

ST. LOUIS OWNER DARIA DEVILLE REVEALS NEW TEAM NAME AS STL BECOME THE ARCHERS!

Today Daria Deville announced that her PFL club based in St. Louis, MO would no longer be known as their XFL moniker the Battlehawks, but instead would pay homage to the city's great landmark, the St. Louis Arch. The team will now be know as the St. Louis Archers.

Ms. Deville said the team would aim for a bullseye this off-season as they look to build a contender with GM David Ames at the helm.

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 01:31:36 AM

NEW YORK OWNER GAGA ROCKERFELLER REVEALS BRANDING CONCEPTS AS THE GUARDIANS BECOME THE EMPIRE!

After teasing a brand change before the PFL Championship Game, Gaga Rockerfeller kept her promise this weekend as the team rebranded moving on from their original XFL NY Guardians persona. The team will now be the New York Empire; a play on the Empire State's name but with a clearly more ancient twist.

Ms. Rockerfeller said of the move "We are looking to build a dynasty here in New York, and our great Empire's rise begins now."

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 01:38:47 AM

MONIQUE HARPO INTRODUCES THE SECOND CITY SAINTS AFTER BUYING TEAM FROM CLEOPATRA DYNASTY AND MOVING CLUB AFTER ONLY ONE YEAR AS MISSISSIPPI VALLEY!

After just one season as the Mississippi Valley Pharos, the franchise has been purchased by former PFL co-owner Monique Harpo and moved to her home city of Chicago, IL. The team, now known as the Second City Saints, will look to aggressively build their roster with Harpo's deep pockets. Harpo's last foray into single-team ownership came in the early 2000's with the NBL's New York Skyscrapers baseball club.

Harpo also announced her first GM would be Chicago native Phil Bucks, a controversial personality with ties to the area after a successful pro football career in the now defunct Canadian Football League.

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 01:42:21 AM

STEVEN MOON REVEALS NEW BRANDING FOR HOUSTON CLUB AS FORMER XFL MONIKER DROPPED!

Steven Moon rose to prominence as the first HBCU quarterback to start for Team USA in the 1980's. Now he is the owner of the PFL's Houston based franchise formerly known as the Roughnecks, but as the PFL looks to distance itself from the XFL past of several of its clubs, the team was repackaged.

Today Moon introduced the team as the Houston Greyhounds. The club under the guidance of GM John Pitts, will remain in Houston after rumors of a move to Alaska swirled earlier this season.

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 01:56:12 AM

HIP HOP STAR TRAVIS "TRAVIESO" CONEJO INTRODUCES HIS NEW PFL CLUB, THE SAN JUAN COQUIS!

After hosting a 2 hour concert in his new football stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, hip hop sensation Travis "Travieso" Conejo revealed to the 70,000+ crowd that this season the San Juan Coquis would begin playing in the PFL.

With rumors that the HIFL had be exploring expansion to Puerto Rico, this move comes as a big win for the PFL.

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 02:02:46 AM

LEGENDARY SPORTS FIGURE HIGHWAY DUNN BRINGS FOOTBALL BACK TO SAN DIEGO! TEAM INTRODUCES SAN DIEGO SEA DRAGONS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

Highway Dunn is back. The grizzled veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars as a United States Marine cut his teeth in the sports world as a baseball and football star in the mid-80s before turning to coaching and management. The former Los Angeles Sol Manger during his time in the NBL has now turned to ownership.

Dunn announced he had been awarded a PFL franchise this week at a ceremony outside the clubs new ball park taking a shot at the HIFL's resident southern California team, the Long Beach Mermen, saying "If they think they're the big fish in my pond they can swim over any time and I'll leave them with that "just pumped the neighbors cat" look on their faces."

Dunn's eldest son, Dusty Dunn will act as the teams General Manager.

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 02:14:45 AM

AFTER BEING ACQUITTED AND CLEARED OF ALL WRONG DOING, FORMER HIFL OWNER DELLIN BELTRAN ANNOUNCES BUY-IN TO PFL AS NEW OWNER OF THE GALLOS NEGROS DE MEXICO CITY!

Controversy in the sports world today. Former St. Louis Stallions owner Dellin Beltran was recently cleared of all chargers after being arrested for conspiracy and a litany of other accusations resulting in his removal from the HIFL; but the Mexican Businessman is back in football now that his name has been cleared.

Beltran along side Javier El Arreglador his new General Manager, announced the arrival of Gallos Negros de Mexico City in a speech that took several shots at Cancun Mutineers owner Luna la Llorona, and the entire HIFL.

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 02:17:40 AM

IMPACT BOWL WINNING GM BRANDON GARCIA ANNOUNCED AS OWNER OF TAMPA BAY HONEY HUNTERS!

Brandon "Santelmo" Garcia won his first Impact Bowl as the GM of the Miami Killer Whales. Shortly after that victory the GM moved to St. Louis before departing the league, but now the fiery personality has returned to the sports world in grand fashion announcing the arrival of the Tampa Bay Honey Hunters based in Tampa, Florida!

Garcia warned the HIFL that the Honey Hunters were on the hunt for the best of the best and were looking to quickly contend in the PFL! Garcia announced Connor O'Connor as his first General Manager as well.

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 12:15:01 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

BREAKING NEWS: JOAN SWOPE STEPPING DOWN AS HEAD COACH IN NEW JERSEY!

NEWARK -- The New Jersey Dragons will join a growing list of teams in search of a new head coach this off-season after long time Dragons player turned coach Joan Swope announced his resignation this morning.

Swope acted as defensive coordinator for the Dragons from S4-S7 seeing the club make the playoffs each of those 4 seasons including the teams 16-0 season. During his time as d-coordinator New Jersey averaged only 16 points against defensively.

Swope would parlay the stellar work in NJ into a head coaching job in St. Paul spanning from S8-S10
During his 3 year run in St. Paul the Lynx went from a 2 win team the year prior to tree-straight Eastern Conference Championship games with a combined record of 33-15. After the departure of GM Gooch in St. Paul, Swope returned home to New Jersey as the teams head coach, replacing retired legend Benson Stark.

During his time as head coach in New Jersey the Dragons never saw a losing season, making the playoffs three straight years from Season 12-14, but back to back 9-7 finishes without a playoff berth proved to be too much for new GM Ryan Storm and the club is now moving on.

Swope, who has a career record of 82-47 in the regular season and 6-6 in the playoffs will surely jump to the top of most coaching wish lists.

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 04:36:45 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

AMSTERDAM SEES TWO CONTRACTS VOIDED AS TEAM WAS LOCKED IN PRIOR TO SUBMITTING PAPERWORK TO LEAGUE OFFICE!

Minutes after locking in to closeout their season, the Amsterdam Smoke submitted two contracts for pending free agents Aron Van Dyke and Robert Lofton, but we are learning now that due to the team being locked in prior to making the deals official, the league has had to void the contracts leaving both players open to free agency.

The players representation indicated that barring a major offer from elsewhere the players are both likely to resign with Amsterdam, but it will now eat into the first day of UFA business for GM Thad, not a great start to the off-season for a Smoke team looking to get back on track.

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 20, 2023, 07:41:19 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

HIFLGMA VOTES TO REMOVE INTERIM TAG FROM GM PANCHO, NAMING HIM GM REP FOR THROUGH S18 SEASON!

Interim GM Rep no more, today the HIFL GM Association voted to remove the interim label from GM Pancho allowing the three-time Impact Bowl Champion to continue serving as the liaison between the GM's to the HIFLPA and the HIFL Owners Committee.

This move will help to accelerate the timeline of the HIFL Off-season meetings, allowing the new CBA to be finalizer earlier and giving everyone in the league peace of mind heading into the busy off-season.

The salary cap, inter-league relations, and a laundry list of other topics are expected to be covered this year as the new CBA is expected to alter several aspects of how the league operates.

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)

Talon · June 21, 2023, 06:35:58 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

VEGAS ON THE MARKET! KNOTT STING ANNOUNCES DECISION TO SELL AMID INVESTIGATION!

After 16 years as owner of the Las Vegas Scorpions, one of the league's charter members has announced his decision to sell the team. Knott Sting announced today via press release that he was proud of the Las Vegas franchise for earning its second Impact Bowl championship and with a heavy heart he was deciding to sell the organization this off-season.

While many in the know have alluded to the sale being a way for Sting to save face and make the white collar crime investigation quietly go away, the fact is that one of the founding fathers of High Impact Football is departing the league he helped mold into the juggernaut it is today.

The Las Vegas Scorpions finished season 1 with a 6-10 record but quickly bounced back to win Impact Bowl II and returning to the Championship game for a second time at Impact Bowl IV. after that the team found itself on a streak of inconsistency. Alternating season of missing the playoffs or making it to the Western Conference Championship game followed from Season 5 to season 12, but in season 13 the curse was finally broken when Vegas went to the Conference finals in back to back seasons. After three straight 12+ win seasons (S12-S14) the Scorpions faced turmoil in S15 with a 3-13 season that had many calling for Sting to fire long-time GM James Metro, but Sting stayed the course and was rewarded in Season 16 despite not being able to enjoy it in person as he was suspended for the entire season due to the investigations into embezzlement, fraud, and collusion with other owners to do the same.

Now Vegas is the reigning Impact Bowl Champion, but will be looking at new ownership and the bidders are lining up quickly. With Las Vegas being one of the biggest names in HIFL football, there will be no shortage of suitors. After Miami's sale last season set a HIFL record in value at $4.6 Billion, the Scorpions could fetch as much as $5-5.5 Billion due to the ravenous Vegas market that has been forged over the past 16 years.

Its going to be a wild off-season.

SOURCE: MICHAEL SMITH (NBC SPORTS)

Talon · June 21, 2023, 08:39:36 PM

HALL OF FAME KICKER OMER SASSER STEPPING DOWN AS GM OF PFL'S BOISE BEAVERS, WILL PURSUE CAREER IN COACHING INSTEAD!

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

Talon · June 22, 2023, 01:36:31 AM

WIDE RECEIVER PUPI SAOFAIGA ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, TRANSITION TO STARTING PACIFIC ISLAND BASED AGENCY TO REPRESENT AND MENTOR SAMOAN NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS MOVING TO PROS!

After splitting the season between the HIFL's Dallas Mariachis and the PFL's Philadelphia Revolution, Pupi Saofaiga has announced his decision to retire after 5 seasons as a wide receiver in the league. The former Samoan National Team standout during his time in the IFAF finished his final season with 54 catches for 687 yards and 6 touchdowns for the Revolution and 20 catches for 428 yards and 2 TDs in Dallas earlier in the season.

The former ADIDAS Samoan Camp import said that he was stepping away from the game as a player in order to help the next generation of Samoans and other Pacific Islanders to crossover into the PFL or HIFL with proper representation and experience from a man who has experience in all three leagues.

"Do you smell what the Pupi's Cookin?" Saofaiga tweeted as he revealed the Waki-Maki Sports Agency on social media adding: "This is for the Islands, from one of their own. Voyagers lead the way."

SOURCE: CHRIS BLEVINS (ESPN)

Talon · June 22, 2023, 02:33:45 PM

S16 HONORS WEEK

GM WAYNE JOHNSON SIGNS NEW DEAL TO STAY WITH CLEVELAND AFTER RUMORS OF MOVE TO SYDNEY SWIRL!

GM Wayne Johnson has signed a new deal to stay with the Cleveland Mustangs. The deal is said to be worth $5MM per season for 4 years and the deal is also fully guaranteed.

The extension came to be after internal reports indicated that the Sydney Stingrays had reached out to GM Wayne in an attempt to convince the controversial GM to leave the only team he has been a part of since joining the HIFL.

SOURCE: JIM ZEBOW (BLEACHER REPORT)