Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Several Zephyrs earn EFL honors
Several zephyrs earn EFL honors
Overall, the Zephyrs had three players, Green, running back Elijah White, linebacker Rick Fish and defensive back Jeremiah Newborn earn first-team honors.
Guards Chris Roberts and Josh Saulisbury, center Jay Garvey, quarterback Ken Schaefer, punter/kicker Brian Barrett, nose tackle Raphael Nicosia, defensive tackle Kyle Zoller and linebacker Joey Hall were named to the second team.
Wide receiver Josh Newborn, guard Matt Dolly, tackle Bob Lofferdo, Barrett (at fullback), running back Joe Newborn, defensive tackle Michael Castrello, defensive ends Alex McKinsey, Rick Huelett and Tucker Gifford, linebacker Mark Nellis, and defensive backs Eugene May and Jorge Rodriguez all earned honorable mention.
Vermont quarterback Brad Ruderman was named offensive MVP and the Ice Storm's Del Randall was named Defensive MVP, while coach Doug Perez was Coach of the Year after leading Vermont to a 10-1 record, which includes a runner-up finish.
The Quebec Titans won the championship with a 12-10 win over the Ice Storm
Ice Storm collect league honors
Ice Storm collect league honors
Quarterback Brad Ruderman was named the EFL's first-team quarterback and the league's most valuable player on offense.
The seven-team league also named
On Saturday night, the Quebec Titans scored a fourth quarter touchdown to slip past the Ice Storm, 12-10, in the EFL championship game at a soggy and rainy
The Ice Storm, who finished 14-1, had handed
This year marks the first time a Canadian team has won the league championship, spokesman Dave Burch said in a news release.
Monday, October 27, 2008
EFL PRESS RELEASE: (October 28, 2008)
EFL PRESS RELEASE: (October 28, 2008)
Media - contact Dave Burch at (877) 624-4485
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website: www.empire-football-league.com
The Empire Football League is proud to announce the Quebec Titans as their 2008 EFL Champions.
As a result of inquiries from several organizations during the current season, the Empire Football League is looking forward to celebrating its 40th Anniversary Season in 2009 by adding several new teams.
The EFL is also proud to announce the following All Star Selections for 2008:
| Offensive ALL STAR NOMINEES | | ||
| TIGHT END (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| Titans | 9 | S. Kennedy | 1st Team |
| | 5 | Trevor St. Clair | 2nd Team |
| WIDE RECEIVER (2) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 14 | Issmal Green | 1st Team |
| | 20 | Austin Partain | 1st Team |
| Titans | 80 | Treldon James | 1st Team |
| | 88 | Rob Joy | 2nd Team |
| | 2 | Matt St. Clair | Honorable Mention |
| | 84 | Earnest Walsh | Honorable Mention |
| | 82 | Josh Newborn | Honorable Mention |
| Massena | 81 | Rob James | Honorable Mention |
| | 80 | Mike Jabour | Honorable Mention |
| Titans | 19 | Marvin Joseph | Honorable Mention |
| OFFENSIVE GUARD (2) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| Titans | 71 | Steve Pantalakis | 1st Team |
| | 75 | Ryan Sorrell | 1st Team |
| | 79 | Ryan Ohara | 2nd Team |
| | 65 | John Dubuc | 2nd Team |
| | 63 | Steve Audy | 2nd Team |
| | 69 | Ray Nelson | 2nd Team |
| | 60 | Chris Roberts | Honorable Mention |
| | 55 | Matt Dolly | Honorable Mention |
| Massena | 56 | Lyle Compo | Honorable Mention |
| Massena | 58 | Richard Barlow | Honorable Mention |
| Titans | 53 | Erick Pouliot | Honorable Mention |
| OFFENSIVE TACKLE (2) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | | | |
| | 72 | Aaron Brown | 1st Team |
| | 61 | Josh Saulisbury | 1st Team |
| | 56 | Nate Furlong | 2nd Team |
| Titans | 61 | Pierre Absi | 2nd Team |
| Titans | 63 | Jonathan Clermont | 2nd Team |
| | 76 | Jon Garrow | 2nd Team |
| | 76 | Bob Lofferdo | Honorable Mention |
| | 70 | Craig Lamoy | Honorable Mention |
| CENTER (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 59 | Jeff Miller | 1st Team |
| | 73 | Jay Garvey | 2nd Team |
| Titans | 50 | Nicolas Mayer-Boisvert | 2nd Team |
| | 77 | Nick Moore | Honorable Mention |
| | 65 | David Towles | Honorable Mention |
| FULL BACK (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 44 | Kyle Nolan | 1st Team |
| | 28 | Jed Randall | 2nd Team |
| | 28 | Brian Barrett | Honorable Mention |
| RUNNING BACK (2) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 44 | Elijah White | 1st Team |
| | 3 | Akeem Williams | 1st Team |
| | 1 | Shawn Harkes | 1st Team |
| | 40 | Brandon Keleher | 2nd Team |
| | 5 | Anthony Noel | 2nd Team |
| Titans | 25 | Denis Houle | 2nd Team |
| | 21 | Joe Brennan | Honorable Mention |
| | 3 | Joe Newborn | Honorable Mention |
| Massena | 32 | James "Buddy" Compeau | Honorable Mention |
| | 23 | Jason Young | Honorable Mention |
| Titans | 27 | Ricardo Moreau | Honorable Mention |
| | | | |
| QUARTERBACK (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 12 | Brad Ruderman | 1st Team |
| | 12 | Ken Schaefer | 2nd Team |
| | 10 | Kellen Nolan | Honorable Mention |
| Titans | 14 | Kevin Wyeth | Honorable Mention |
| | | | |
| | | SPECIAL TEAMS | |
| PUNTER (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| Titans | 72 | Tom Koncic | 1st Team |
| | 24 | Brian Williams | 2nd Team |
| | 28 | Brian Barrett | 2nd Team |
| PLACE KICKER (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| Titans | 35 | Andrew Blevings | 1st Team |
| | 28 | Brian Barrett | 2nd Team |
| RETURN SPECIALIST (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 25 | Troy | 1st Team |
| | 20 | Austin Partain | 1st Team |
| Titans | 80 | Treldon James | 1st Team |
| | 4 | Jordon Keleher | Honorable Mention |
| Massena | 32 | James "Buddy" Compeau | Honorable Mention |
| | 36 | Corey Belida | Honorable Mention |
| OFFENSIVE MVP (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 12 | Brad Ruderman | Selected |
| OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 14 | Issmal Green | Selected |
| Defensive ALL STAR NOMINEES | | ||
| NOSE TACKLE (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| Titans | 77 | Sam Toussaint | 1st Team |
| | 71 | Raphael Nicosia | 2nd Team |
| | 72 | Josh Pray | Honorable Mention |
| DEFENSIVE TACKLE (2) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| Massena | 90 | Rob Sunday | 1st Team |
| | 93 | Lloyd White | 1st Team |
| Titans | 75 | Desmond Thompson | 1st Team |
| Titans | 44 | Pat Herron | 2nd Team |
| | 62 | Kyle Zolle | 2nd Team |
| | 63 | Mike Thwaits | Honorable Mention |
| | 54 | Mishael Castrello | Honorable Mention |
| | 93 | Shawn Bradley | Honorable Mention |
| DEFENSIVE END (2) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 92 | Del Randall | 1st Team |
| | 52 | Kyle Babbie | 2nd Team |
| | 42 | Ben Pritchard | 2nd Team |
| | 53 | Kevin Gibson | Honorable Mention |
| | 95 | ALEX Mckinsey | Honorable Mention |
| | 33 | Rick Hulett | Honorable Mention |
| | 98 | Tucker Gifford | Honorable Mention |
| Massena | 76 | Lan Lamondie | Honorable Mention |
| | 99 | Andre Martineau | Honorable Mention |
| Titans | 48 | Ricardo Willis | Honorable Mention |
| Titans | 23 | Christian Tinslay | Honorable Mention |
| | 95 | Craig Hodge | Honorable Mention |
| LINEBACKER (4) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 51 | Bj Godfrey | 1st Team |
| | 36 | Rick Fish | 1st Team |
| | 27 | Chris Coppins | 1st Team |
| Titans | 35 | Andrew Blevings | 1st Team |
| | 61 | Adam Frennier | 2nd Team |
| | 13 | Adam Bossinger | 2nd Team |
| | 6 | Joey Hall | 2nd Team |
| | 14 | Kevin Fournier | 2nd Team |
| | 11 | Donny Lafleur | 2nd Team |
| | 33 | Dustin Houppert | Honorable Mention |
| | 68 | Mark Nellis | Honorable Mention |
| | 30 | Aaron Pyer | Honorable Mention |
| DEFENSIVE BACK (4) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| Titans | 33 | Marvins | 1st Team |
| | 17 | Brandon St. John | 1st Team |
| | 19 | Miah Newborn | 1st Team |
| | 36 | Corey Belida | 2nd Team |
| | 1 | Scot Dennis | 2nd Team |
| | 29 | Kyle Bombardier | 2nd Team |
| Titans | 29 | Jason Nagy | 2nd Team |
| | 32 | Ken Ruwett | Honorable Mention |
| | 31 | Eugene Maye | Honorable Mention |
| | 23 | Tim Sweeney | Honorable Mention |
| | 22 | Jorge Rodriquez | Honorable Mention |
| Massena | 32 | James "Buddy" Compeau | Honorable Mention |
| | 24 | Brian Willliams | Honorable Mention |
| | 26 | Antonio Alexander | Honorable Mention |
| | 34 | Drew Gordon | Honorable Mention |
| Titans | 16 | Steve Crompton | Honorable Mention |
| Titans | 17 | Wesley Joseph | Honorable Mention |
| | 20 | Felippo Flocco | Honorable Mention |
| DEFENSIVE MVP (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 92 | Del Randall | Selected |
| DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR(1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 6 | Joey Hall | Selected |
| Titans | 33 | Marvins | Selected |
| | 26 | Antonio Alexander | |
| | | | |
| IRONMAN OF THE YEAR (1) | | ||
| Team | # | Name | |
| | 21 | Heath Geiser | Selected |
| COACH OF THE YEAR (1) | | ||
| Team | Name | | |
| | | Doug "Doc" Perez | Selected |
