Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Several Zephyrs earn EFL honors

Several zephyrs earn EFL honors

Amsterdam Zephyrs Linebacker Joey Hall was named defensive Rookie of the Year and wide receiver Ismaal Green was named Offensive Rookie of the Year for the Empire Football League.

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

October 28, 2008

COLCHESTER -- The Vermont Ice Storm might have lost its undefeated season and chance to repeat as Empire Football League champions, but the Colchester-based team was front-and-center Monday when it came to the postseason awards.

Quarterback Brad Ruderman was named the EFL's first-team quarterback and the league's most valuable player on offense. Linebacker Del Randall was named a all-leage first-team defensive end and the league's most valuable player on defense.

The seven-team league also named Vermont coach Doug "Doc" Perez its coach of the year.
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 Colchester High School.

The Ice Storm, who finished 14-1, had handed Quebec (11-1) its only loss during the regular season, 21-14, at Colchester in July.

This year marks the first time a Canadian team has won the league championship, spokesman Dave Burch said in a news release.

Vermont's Austin Partain was named an all-league first team all-star at wide receiver and kick return. In all 23 Ice Storm players were honored at 25 positions. For the rest of the honores, see Scoreboard, Page 2D.





Monday, October 27, 2008

EFL PRESS RELEASE: (October 28, 2008)

EFL PRESS RELEASE: (October 28, 2008)

Media - contact Dave Burch at (877) 624-4485 
(e-mail) empirefoot@aol.com 

website: www.empire-football-league.com

 

The Empire Football League is proud to announce the Quebec Titans as their 2008 EFL Champions. Quebec won their Empire Football League title Saturday night over the defending champion Vermont Ice Storm 12-10. The EFL has had Canadian teams as league members since 1990 and would like to note that this is the first time that any Canadian team has won the EFL's League Championship. The Quebec Titans finished the season with an overall record of 11 wins and one loss.  Their only loss was to Vermont 21-14 during the regular season

 

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

Plattsburgh

5

Trevor St. Clair

2nd Team

WIDE RECEIVER  (2)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Amsterdam

14

Issmal Green

1st Team

Vermont Ice Storm

20

Austin Partain

1st Team

Titans

80

Treldon James

1st Team

Vermont Ice Storm

88

Rob Joy

2nd Team

Plattsburgh

2

Matt St. Clair

Honorable Mention

Watertown

84

Earnest Walsh

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

82

Josh Newborn

Honorable Mention

Massena

81

Rob James

Honorable Mention

Vermont Ice Storm

80

Mike Jabour

Honorable Mention

Titans

19

Marvin Joseph

Honorable Mention

OFFENSIVE GUARD   (2)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Titans

71

Steve Pantalakis

1st Team

Plattsburgh

75

Ryan Sorrell

1st Team

Watertown

79

Ryan Ohara

2nd Team

Vermont Ice Storm

65

John Dubuc

2nd Team

Vermont Ice Storm

63

Steve Audy

2nd Team

Plattsburgh

69

Ray Nelson

2nd Team

Amsterdam

60

Chris Roberts

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

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

 

 

 

 

 

Watertown

72

Aaron Brown

1st Team

Amsterdam

61

Josh Saulisbury

1st Team

Vermont Ice Storm

56

Nate Furlong

2nd Team

Titans

61

Pierre Absi

2nd Team

Titans

63

Jonathan Clermont

2nd Team

Plattsburgh

76

Jon Garrow

2nd Team

Amsterdam

76

Bob Lofferdo

Honorable Mention

Plattsburgh

70

Craig Lamoy

Honorable Mention

CENTER  (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Vermont Ice Storm

59

Jeff Miller

1st Team

Amsterdam

73

Jay Garvey

2nd Team

Titans

50

Nicolas Mayer-Boisvert

2nd Team

Plattsburgh

77

Nick Moore

Honorable Mention

Watertown

65

David Towles

Honorable Mention

FULL BACK  (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Plattsburgh

44

Kyle Nolan

1st Team

Vermont Ice Storm

28

Jed Randall

2nd Team

Amsterdam

28

Brian Barrett

Honorable Mention

RUNNING BACK    (2)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Amsterdam

44

Elijah White

1st Team

Vermont Ice Storm

3

Akeem Williams

1st Team

 Ottawa

1

Shawn Harkes

1st Team

Plattsburgh

40

Brandon Keleher

2nd Team

Watertown

5

Anthony Noel

2nd Team

Titans

25

Denis Houle

2nd Team

Watertown

21

Joe Brennan

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

3

Joe Newborn

Honorable Mention

Massena

32

James "Buddy" Compeau

Honorable Mention

Vermont Ice Storm

23

Jason Young

Honorable Mention

Titans

27

Ricardo Moreau

Honorable Mention

 

 

 

 

QUARTERBACK   (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Vermont Ice Storm

12

Brad Ruderman

1st Team

Amsterdam

12

Ken Schaefer

2nd Team

Plattsburgh

10

Kellen Nolan

Honorable Mention

Titans

14

Kevin Wyeth

Honorable Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL TEAMS

 

PUNTER     (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Titans

72

Tom Koncic

1st Team

Watertown

24

Brian Williams

2nd Team

Amsterdam

28

Brian Barrett

2nd Team

PLACE KICKER     (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Titans

35

Andrew Blevings

1st Team

Amsterdam

28

Brian Barrett

2nd Team

RETURN SPECIALIST     (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Vermont Ice Storm

25

Troy Canada

1st Team

Vermont Ice Storm

20

Austin Partain

1st Team

Titans

80

Treldon James

1st Team

Plattsburgh

4

Jordon Keleher

Honorable Mention

Massena

32

James "Buddy" Compeau

Honorable Mention

Vermont Ice Storm

36

Corey Belida

Honorable Mention

OFFENSIVE MVP    (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Vermont Ice Storm

12

Brad Ruderman

Selected

OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR   (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Amsterdam

14

Issmal Green

Selected

Defensive ALL STAR NOMINEES

 

NOSE TACKLE   (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Titans

77

Sam Toussaint

1st Team

Amsterdam

71

Raphael Nicosia

2nd Team

Plattsburgh

72

Josh Pray

Honorable Mention

DEFENSIVE TACKLE    (2)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Massena

90

Rob Sunday

1st Team

Vermont Ice Storm

93

Lloyd White

1st Team

Titans

75

Desmond Thompson

1st Team

Titans

44

Pat Herron

2nd Team

Amsterdam

62

Kyle Zolle

2nd Team

Plattsburgh

63

Mike Thwaits

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

54

Mishael Castrello

Honorable Mention

Ottawa

93

Shawn Bradley

Honorable Mention

DEFENSIVE END    (2)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Vermont Ice Storm

92

Del Randall

1st Team

Plattsburgh

52

Kyle Babbie

2nd Team

Watertown

42

Ben Pritchard

2nd Team

Plattsburgh

53

Kevin Gibson

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

95

ALEX Mckinsey

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

33

Rick Hulett

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

98

Tucker Gifford

Honorable Mention

Massena

76

Lan Lamondie

Honorable Mention

Vermont Ice Storm

99

Andre Martineau

Honorable Mention

Titans

48

Ricardo Willis

Honorable Mention

Titans

23

Christian Tinslay

Honorable Mention

Ottawa

95

Craig Hodge

Honorable Mention

LINEBACKER    (4)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Plattsburgh

51

Bj Godfrey

1st Team

Amsterdam

36

Rick Fish

1st Team

Vermont Ice Storm

27

Chris Coppins

1st Team

Titans

35

Andrew Blevings

1st Team

Plattsburgh

61

Adam Frennier

2nd Team

Watertown

13

Adam Bossinger

2nd Team

Amsterdam

6

Joey Hall

2nd Team

Vermont Ice Storm

14

Kevin Fournier

2nd Team

Vermont Ice Storm

11

Donny Lafleur

2nd Team

Watertown

33

Dustin Houppert

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

68

Mark Nellis

Honorable Mention

Vermont Ice Storm

30

Aaron Pyer

Honorable Mention

DEFENSIVE BACK    (4)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Titans

33

Marvins Edmonds

1st Team

Plattsburgh

17

Brandon St. John

1st Team

Amsterdam

19

Miah Newborn

1st Team

Vermont Ice Storm

36

Corey Belida

2nd Team

Vermont Ice Storm

1

Scot Dennis

2nd Team

Vermont Ice Storm

29

Kyle Bombardier

2nd Team

Titans

29

Jason Nagy

2nd Team

Plattsburgh

32

Ken Ruwett

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

31

Eugene Maye

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

23

Tim Sweeney

Honorable Mention

Amsterdam

22

Jorge Rodriquez

Honorable Mention

Massena

32

James "Buddy" Compeau

Honorable Mention

Watertown

24

Brian Willliams

Honorable Mention

Watertown

26

Antonio Alexander

Honorable Mention

Vermont Ice Storm

34

Drew Gordon

Honorable Mention

Titans

16

Steve Crompton

Honorable Mention

Titans

17

Wesley Joseph

Honorable Mention

Ottawa

20

Felippo Flocco

Honorable Mention

DEFENSIVE MVP   (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Vermont Ice Storm

92

Del Randall

Selected

DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR(1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Amsterdam

6

Joey Hall

Selected

Titans

33

Marvins Edmonds

Selected

Watertown

26

Antonio Alexander

 

 

 

 

 

IRONMAN OF THE YEAR  (1)

 

Team

#

Name

 

Plattsburgh

21

Heath Geiser

Selected

COACH OF THE YEAR  (1)

 

Team

Name

 

Vermont Ice Storm

 

Doug "Doc" Perez

Selected

 





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