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Empire Football League Press Release February 05, 2012 (attached)

2012-02-05T05:33:00.001-08:00

Empire Football League Press Release February 05, 2012

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The Empire Football League held their 43^rd Annual Meeting recently in Glens Falls, New York and announced that they will have 9 member teams for the 2012 season with the addition of the Monroe County Sting of Rochester.

The Monroe Sting was established in 1996 and carved their niche in semi-pro football with three National Championships (2007, 2008 & 2009), three league runner-ups, and six league titles in the span of 14 years. In 2008 the Sting completed an undefeated season and at one point held the number one ranking in the nation. The Sting most recently competed in the NFA and Elite Mid Continental Football Leagues.

The EFL will consist of the following 9 teams for the 2012 season:

-      Albany Metro Mallers

-      Amsterdam Zephyrs

-      Monroe County Sting

-      Glens Falls Greenjackets

-      Montreal Voyageurs

-      Plattsburgh North Stars

-      Syracuse Shock

-      Vermont Ice Storm

-      Watertown Red & Black

The EFL season starts July 7^th, has a bye September 1^st and ends September 29^th. The EFL Playoffs will begin on October 6^th and will conclude with the EFL Championship Game on October 20^th.

2012 Empire Football League Officers were elected as follows:
- Dave Burch, EFL Commissioner

- Bill Higgins, Commissioner of Officials
- Concetta Sager, Treasurer

- Al Dole, Deputy Commissioner

- Alvin Lollie, Deputy Commissioner
- Jane Dole, Secretary

- Gary Shaver, EFL Advisor

The 2012 Empire Football League schedule is as follows:

For additional information visit our EFL web site at www.empire-football-league.com

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Why Do Field/Facility Owners Require To Be Named On Sports Insurance Policies?

2011-12-30T12:41:00.001-08:00

Field / facility owners such as recreation departments, school districts, schools, and municipalities often allow outside user groups to use their premises under a lease or permit. These relationships are beneficial to all parties involved. However, field / facility owners expose themselves and their insurance carriers to liability arising from injuries that may occur on the premises arising out of the lease or permit. This is true even though the injury may be due to the 100% negligence of the outside user group.

Field / facility owners are almost always shot gunned into these lawsuits as a deep pocket even if they are 0% at fault. The defense costs and possibility of settlement or adverse jury verdict can be very expensive. This can result in unbudgeted out of pocket expenses (in event of self insurance or large deductible insurance program) or in a large loss that is paid by their insurance carrier. When these losses are paid by insurance carriers, such insurance carriers may non renew or may ask for large rate increases. Therefore, field / facility owners have a lot to lose when they make their premises available to outside user groups.

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AFA Newsletter December 31, 2011

2011-12-30T00:44:00.001-08:00

		AFA Newsletter December 31, 2011

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•	AmourBite Mouthguard For Contact Sports

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Why Do Field/Facility Owners Require To Be Named On Sports Insurance Policies?

Field / facility owners such as recreation departments, school districts, schools, and municipalities often allow outside user groups to use their premises under a lease or permit. These relationships are beneficial to all parties involved. However, field / facility owners expose themselves and their insurance carriers to liability arising from injuries that may occur on the premises arising out of the lease or permit. This is true even though the injury may be due to the 100% negligence of the outside user group.

Field / facility owners are almost always shot gunned into these lawsuits as a deep pocket even if they are 0% at fault. The defense costs and possibility of settlement or adverse jury verdict can be very expensive. This can result in unbudgeted out of pocket expenses (in event of self insurance or large deductible insurance program) or in a large loss that is paid by their insurance carrier. When these losses are paid by insurance carriers, such insurance carriers may non renew or may ask for large rate increases. Therefore, field / facility owners have a lot to lose when they make their premises available to outside user groups.

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2012 AFA Alumni Club Membership - Are You A Card Carrying Member?
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2012 AFA Team & League Membership
Membership applications are now being accepted for the 2012 season. Congratulations to the West Virginia Coal, Steel City Stampede, Cape Coral Wolves, Wenatchee Valley Rams, Binghamton Tiger Cats, Kansas Phoenix and the Elite Football Association on being the first to come aboard for 2012! The annual membership fee to join the AFA remains $100 "per team" which provides a benefit package that is easily 10x this fee. Team membership applications can be downloaded by clicking: http://www.americanfootballassn.com/resources/team-membership-application.html or
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AFA Newsletter November 24, 2011

2011-11-24T07:38:00.001-08:00

		AFA Newsletter November 24, 2011

In This Issue:

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•	AFA Promotes School of the Legends (STOL)

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Happy Thanksgiving from the AFA

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2012 AFA Alumni Club Membership - Are You A Card Carrying Member?
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2012 AFA Team & League Membership
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Empire Football League Recruiting Teams for the 2012 Season

2011-11-24T06:00:00.001-08:00

Building upon its successful 2011 season, the Empire Football League is currently recruiting teams for the 2012 season. The EFL’s objective is to continue building a competitive league and as a result seeks to integrate into its structure, teams with solid management, proven performance and within EFL team geographic proximity. This year’s annual meeting is scheduled for January 27th - 29th in Glens Falls, New York.

AFA Newsletter November 15, 2011

2011-11-14T17:30:00.001-08:00

		AFA Newsletter November 15, 2011

In This Issue:

•	NFL Game Tickets

•	AFA Smartphone Resources

•	AFA Promotes School of the Legends (STOL)

•	AFA 2012 Membership Programs

•	AFA News Clips

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NFL Game Tickets

As a result of some of our partnerships and networking, we have been able to obtain NFL game tickets for selected games. These will make perfect gifts, awards or team fund raisers. Please email amerfoot@aol.com if you have an interest.

American Football Association

AFA Promotes School of the Legends (STOL)

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AFA News Clips

AFA Benefits Inc. Insurance
The America Football Association recently established major partnerships with insurance companies to make comprehensive coverage products available for all AFA Alumni. AFA Alumni and where applicable their spouses and dependents, can now apply for insurance at competitive group rates. In additional to our General Liability Insurance, we now offer:

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Garrett Renzelmann 2 cents worth: Rebels playing for title
The Sheboygan Press
Today at 12:30 pm, the Sheboygan County Rebels semi-pro football team will try to complete the first undefeated season in the program's history. Sheboygan County faces the M&M Timberjacks (10-1) in the Wisconsin State Football League championship at ..http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20111112/SHE02/111120530/Garrett-Renzelmann-2-cents-worth-Rebels-playing-title?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs

Cincinnati Cop-Firefighter Football Team Takes Field - :: Cincinnati ...
It's part of the National Public Safety Football League. The league has 27 teams raising money for charities. Local 12's Angela Ingram gives us an inside look at ...http://www.local12.com/news/local/story/Cincinnati-Cop-Firefighter-Football-Team-Takes/QHk-E5qFqEOGqsPZXNPtOg.cspx?rss=30

Local football: Rebels advance in WSFL playoffs | Sheboygan Press ...
It wasn't easy, but the Sheboygan County Rebels football team advanced on in the Wisconsin State Football League playoffs, and that's all that matters….http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20111107/SHE02/111070381/Local-football-Rebels-advance-WSFL-playoffs

Women and Football
New Yorker (blog)
Could female pro-football leagues ever take off? There is the Independent Women's Football League, and the Women's Football Alliance, and the unfortunate Lingerie Football League, all of which exist on various levels of semi-professionalism. ..http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/sportingscene/2011/11/women-and-football.html

NFL Announces Distribution of $620 Million Legacy Fund Benefit for Pre-'93 Retired Players
The NFL and NFL Players Association have reached agreement on how to distribute to retired players the $620 million "Legacy Fund" that was established as part of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
"Nothing the league can do can ever fully express our appreciation to the players who helped build our league," said Commissioner ROGER GOODELL. "However, the Legacy Fund is a significant step, especially as the benefits apply to the older players."
Below are two examples of how the Legacy Fund benefit will greatly increase monthly pension payments to many retired players:
• There is a 10-year veteran player who retired in the 1960s who has been receiving a $200 monthly pension. The Legacy Fund benefit will increase his monthly check to $1,840.
• Another 10-year veteran who retired in the 1970s will see his monthly check increase from $165 to $1,810.
http://nflcommunications.com/2011/11/10/nfl-announces-distribution-of-620-million-legacy-fund-benefit-for-pre-%e2%80%9993-retired-players/

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2012 AFA Team & League Membership
Membership applications are now being accepted for the 2012 season. Congratulations to the West Virginia Coal, Steel City Stampede and the Cape Coral Wolves on being the 1st teams to join for 2012! The annual membership fee to join the AFA remains $100 "per team" which provides a benefit package that is easily 10x this fee. Team membership applications can be downloaded by clicking: http://www.americanfootballassn.com/resources/team-membership-application.html or
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ALBANY WINS EMPIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

2011-10-24T06:53:00.001-07:00

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ALBANY WINS EMPIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

Mallers use dominant first half to win title first year back in the league

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – On a brisk Saturday evening the Albany Metro Mallers went into Syracuse and came away champions. A dominant first-half performance propelled Albany to 26-14 victory over the Syracuse Shock in the Empire Football League championship game at Sunnycrest Field. On a night where the players sang the national anthem and tempers flared the Mallers emerged as the cream of the crop in the EFL.

"It feels very good to win this and when we came back to the EFL this is what we hoped to accomplish," Albany head coach Chris Brown said. "This was a knock-down, drag-out fight between us and Syracuse and we just happened to put enough points on the board to come away with the victory."

After a shaky start Albany controlled the entire first half. Except for an error on offense, Albany yielded zero points to the Shock in the first 30 minutes. With Syracuse deep in Albany territory Maller linebacker Greg Woodward forced a Shock fumble on the three yard line. On the very next play, Albany running back Sylvester Cooperwood coughed up the ball in the end zone and Syracuse linebacker Charmain Smith recovered it for the Shock touchdown.

On the ensuing kickoff, returner Donald Murdock, Jr. picked up a bouncing ball at the 18 yard line broke a few tackles and scooted down the Maller's sideline before crossing the field, taking it back 82 yards to even the contest at seven. With 7:18 left in the first quarter and plenty of fireworks Albany had new life.

"Instead of getting down, we regrouped and retook the momentum with one play and it brought our spirits back up," Brown continued. "All we could do is smile and get back to work on defense, which we did."

Late in the first quarter, a constant Albany rush forced a Syracuse punt. Do-it-all quarterback C.J. Tarver, the EFL's Player of the Year, retrieved the kick and returned it to the Shock 33. With great field position Tarver connected on two straight pass attempts to take the Mallers to the Shock three yard line as the quarter ran out. On the first play of the second quarter Cooperwood drove the pile into the end zone for the score. Early in the second quarter Albany possessed a 14-7 lead and all of the momentum.

"He's an x-factor," Brown commented on Tarver's role in the game. "There's no way to ever determine what he is going to do…he can run it, he can throw it. If you try to keep an extra man in the box he can throw it down field to our great receivers in Culture Branch and Ace Barnhill."

Albany was not done however, a poor punt by Syracuse set the Mallers up on the 45 yard line going in. Tarver hit receiver Culture Branch for 40 yards, giving Albany first-and-goal at the Syracuse six yard line. On the very next play Tarver scrambled around the left side for the six yard score. The extra point attempt was blocked, but Albany still commanded a 13-point advantage with 11 minutes to play in the half.

With less than two minutes left in the half and Syracuse backed up in their own end, the Albany pass rush forced another Shock punt. The Mallers defensive unit broke through the Shock line and blocked Grulich's kick. Set up at the Syracuse two, Albany took three plays to punch the ball in on a Tarver quarterback sneak. Tarver's second score of the game gave Albany a 26-7 halftime lead.

Syracuse came out motivated in the second half, facing a 19-point deficit, their largest of the season by far. The Shock forced a three-and-out on Albany's first possession, but fumbled the ensuing punt giving the Mallers the ball right back. Albany missed a 43 yard field goal however, as Syracuse's defense stepped up and did not relinquish any points off the turnover.

Following a Syracuse failed third-down conversion, head coach Ken Anderson called a fake punt to motivate his troops. Grulich received the snap and ran around the left corner coming up just inches short of the first down. A stout Mallers defense once again stopped a Shock attempt of getting back into the game.

"It starts with our front four," Brown noted. "They keep bodies off our linebackers and secondary so they can run free and make plays. Syracuse made a lot of good adjustments, but we continued to press on. Our defense is probably one of the best around like I've said all season. They're a very strong unit that is able to pitch a shutout on any given night. They did a phenomenal job for us tonight."

Not going away quietly, Syracuse put together a quick scoring drive led by running back Dewayne Gordon. A run of 28 yards by Gordon set up the Shock on the Maller's 30 yard line. Two plays later quarterback Cedric Stevens connected with receiver Tyler Gage for the 22 yard score, cutting the Albany lead to 26-14 with 1:20 left in the third quarter.

During the fourth quarter the Albany defense tightened up and forced three Syracuse turnover-on-downs, two of which took place on the Shock side of the field. The Maller defense forced three Shock fumbles and blocked a punt to complete their night. Syracuse was unable to generate any offense as Cedric Stevens threw 13 incomplete passes down the final stages of the game. Albany converted a crucial third-and-ten late in the fourth to ice the game and bring home a championship to New York's state capital.
C.J. Tarver compiled over 150 yards of total offense scoring two rushing touchdowns. Coach Brown employed a balance attack with Tarver, who ran the ball 15 times and threw it the same amount.

It is the fifth Empire Football League title the Albany franchise has won. Albany also won championships in 1979, 1989 and most recently back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006. After finishing 2010 with a 2-8 record and as a member of the North American Football League, Albany again won an EFL championship.

Albany has entered the 2011 USFA Harvest Bowl and will compete for a second national championship (2008). Syracuse may also enter their organization in the national bowl game playoffs.

NOTES: The game was streamed live for fans worldwide by Steve Weed Productions. Please visit his site at www.steveweedproductions.com to view replay of this game.

SCORING

First Quarter
Syr. – Fumble recovery in end zone, #8 Charmain Smith (Grulich kick good)
Alb. – 82 yard kick-off return for touchdown, #27 Donald Murdock, Jr. (Peterson kick good)

Second Quarter
Alb. – 3 yard touchdown run, #4 Sylvester Cooperwood. (Peterson kick good)
Alb. – 6 yard touchdown run, #10 C.J. Tarver (Peterson kick blocked)
Alb. – 1 yard touchdown run, #10 C.J. Tarver (Peterson kick blocked)

Third Quarter
Syr. – 22 yard touchdown catch, #5 Tyler Gage from #7 Cedric Stevens (Grulich kick good)

Quarter	First	Second	Third	Fourth	Final
Albany	7	19	0	0	26
Syracuse	7	0	7	0	14

The EFL is also proud to announce the following All Star Selections for 2011:

http://empire-football-league.org/press-releases/60-2011-empire-football-league-all-stars-.html

Empire Football League Live Championship Game Webcast

2011-10-20T07:55:00.001-07:00

EFL PRESS RELEASE: (October 22, 2011)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(877) 624-4485
e-mail: empirefoot@aol.com
website: www.empire-football-league.com

Empire Football League Live Championship Game Webcast
As a result of last week's successful webcast of the Watertown Red & Black @ Syracuse Shock playoff game, the EFL will webcast it's Empire Football League Championship game featuring the Albany Mallers @ Syracuse Shock, October 22^nd at 7pm EST. Live webcast, Facebook and Twitter social media access can be obtained from the EFL's website at www.empire-football-league.com/

The EFL is also proud to announce the following All Star Selections for 2011:

2011 EMPIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE ALL STARS FIRST TEAM	2011 EMPIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE ALL STARS SECOND TEAM
QUARTERBACK	QUARTERBACK
# 7 CEDRIC STEVENS- SYRACUSE	#15 KEN STAY – PLATTSBURGH

RUNNING BACK	RUNNING BACK
#4 DEWAYNE GORDON – SYRACUSE	#5 ANTHONY NOEL – WATERTOWN
# 6 JUSTIN HARDWICK- SYRACUSE	#21 JOE BRENNEN – WATERTOWN
	#10 CJ TARVER
FULLBACK
#35 ELIJAH PARKS – PLATTSBURGH	FULLBACK
	#2 DEREK ADAMS – ALBANY
TIGHT END	#34 KEVIN CARADONNA – GLENS FALLS
# 81 EVAN DEGEORGIO – AMSTERDAM
# 80 DOMO HENDERSON - ALBANY	TIGHT END
	#84 CHRIS FISH – PLATTSBURGH
WIDE RECEIVER
#5 TYLER GAGE – SYRACUSE	WIDE RECEIVER
#13 RICKY MCVAY- GLENS FALLS	#4 JORDAN KELEHER – PLATTSBURGH
	#21 TYRONE BURKE – SYRACUSE
OFFENSIVE GUARD	#84 MIKE ASCOUGH
#77 DEQAUY SHOULDERS – SYRACUSE	#1 CULTURE BRANCH – ALBANY
#72 CT BARKER - ALBANY	#20 JOHN BRENNAN – GLENS FALLS

OFFENSIVE TACKLE	OFFENSIVE GUARD
#73 CHRIS DOMINOWSKI - ALBANY	#77 NICK MOORE – PLATTSBURGH
#68 JOSH PAINTER - PLATTSBURGH	#65 JOHN DUBUC – PLATTSBURGH
#71 DOM SGAMBALLONE - SYRACUSE	#95 JOHN LIDDLE – ELMIRA
#72 AARON BROWN - WATERTOWN	#66 LARRY BARTLETT – SYRACUSE
# 52 NATE HOWE- GLENS FALLS
	OFFENSIVE TACKLE
CENTER	#73 CHICO HALE – SYRACUSE
#55 ANDRES MORRIS-ALBANY	#78 AARON STRAIGHT – GLENS FALLS

PUNTER	CENTER
#49 CRAIG PETERSON-ALBANY	#62 ED BAUMAN – AMSTERDAM
	#55 RYAN THURSTON – SYRACUSE
PLACE KICKER	#61 JOSHUA MCLELLEN – MONTREAL
#49 CRAIG PETERSON-ALBANY
	PUNTER
PUNT RETURN SPECIALIST	#81 EVAN DEGEORGIO – AMSTERDAM
#10 CJ TARVER- ALBANY	#24 BRIAN WILLIAMS – WATERTOWN

	PLACE KICKER
KICKOFF RETURN SPECIALIST	#10 MITCH RYDER – PLATTSBURGH
#10 CJ TARVER – ALBANY	#9 ZACH GRULICH – SYRACUSE
	#24 BRIAN WILLIAMS – WATERTOWN
OFFENSIVE MVP
#10 CJ TARVER – ALBANY	PUNT RETURN SPECIALIST
	#23 KYLE BOWEN – AMSTERDAM
OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR- THREE WAY TIE	#4 DEWAYNE GORDON – SYRACUSE
#10 TITO LOPEZ- AMSTERDAM
#7 CEDRIC STEVENS- SYRACUSE	KICKOFF RETURN SPECIALIST
#21 TYRON BURKE- SYRACUSE	#10 TITO LOPEZ – AMSTERDAM
	#4 JORDAN KELEHER – PLATTSBURGH
NOSE TACKLE	#84 DEWAYNE GORDON – SYRACUSE
#99 JEREMY BOYD – ALBANY
	NOSE TACKLE
DEFENSIVE TACKLE	#75 JOE CHAMARRO – SYRACUSE
#54 DAVE STALEY – PLATTSBURGH	#61 JOSHUA MCLELLAN – MONTREAL
#90 MO SLEDGE – SYRACUSE
#79 ALEX TIBBLES – WATERTOWN	DEFENSIVE TACKLE
#99 JEREMY BOYD – ALBANY	#99 DWAYNE SHAW – SYRACUSE

DEFENSIVE END	DEFENSIVE TACKLE
#24 CHRIS HART – SYRACUSE	#89 DARNELL MURDOCK – ALBANY
#31 MATTHEW ANDERSON – ALBANY	#31 JAMAR LACY – GLENS FALLS

LINEBACKER	DEFENSIVE END
#21 DAN MCNAMARA – AMSTERDAM	#84 DOUG LOPEZ – AMSTERDAM
#51 BJ GODFREY – PLATTSBURGH	#64 MUSTAFA MENDSCOLE – PLATTSBURGH
#47 EJ MAEWEATHER- SYRACUSE	#53 KEVIN GIBSON – PLATTSBURGH
#11 DYLAN KIRKER – WATERTOWN	#54 IAN CLARK – WATERTOWN
#35 ANDREW BLEVINGS – MONTREAL	#42 JARRIS JONES – ALBANY
#58 ALEX BRACE – ALBANY	#95 RAQUAN SANDERS – GLENS FALLS
#45 DWAYNE MURDOCK – ALBANY
	LINE BACKER
DEFENSIVE BACK	#1 JOEY HALL – AMSTERDAM
#33 EARL PARKS – PLATTSBURGH	#39 HARRY RASCOE – PLATTSBURGH
#12 JOEY PAINTER – PLATTSBURGH	#8 CHARMAIN SMITH – SYRACUSE
#2 LERON BROWN – SYRACUSE	#11 JUSTIN GALLETTA – SYRACUSE
#15 CJ MOORE – SYRACUSE	#42 RYAN PERRY – MONTREAL
#25 ADRAIN PARIS – WATERTOWN	#50 LAMAR BELL – ELMIRA
#3 GABE YOUNG – ALBANY	#53 JAMIE LONGMIRE – GLENS FALLS
#33 DISON REYNOLDS – ALBANY
#27 ED BYRNES – GLENS FALLS	DEFENSIVE BACK
	#8 DAVE LUMPKIN – AMSTERDAM
DEFENSIVE MVP	#33 COREY VISCOSI – AMSTERDAM
#47 EJ MAEWEATHER – SYRACUSE	#3 GEREMY BARNWELL – SYRACUSE
	#1 ADRAIN GONZALES – WATERTOWN
DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR	#18 TODD KEISLE – WATERTOWN
#79 ALEX TIBBLES - WATERTOWN	#27 DONALD MURDOCK JR. – ALBANY
	#35 DUSTIN JEWITT – ALBANY
IRONMAN	#3 MATT ALI – GLENS FALLS
#24 BRIAN WILLIAMS – WATERTOWN
COACH OF THE YEAR KENNY ANDERSON – SYRACUSE

EFL 2011 ALL STARS HONORABLE MENTION

QUARTERBACK

#17 ISSIAH MOORE – AMSTERDAM

#24 BRIAN WILLIAMS – WATERTOWN

RUNNING BACK

#9 KENNY YOUNG – AMSTERDAM

#44 ELIJAH WHITE – AMSTERDAM

#7 ZACH BLOCKER – PLATTSBURGH

#4 SYLVESTER COOPERWOOD – ALBANY

#33 JEREMY HERRICK – ELMIRA

#34 JAMES DELOATCH – GLENS FALLS

TIGHT END

#85 NICK LAYOU – SYRACUSE

#89 PAUL OWENS – WATERTOWN

#13 THIERRY FONTIN – MONTREAL

WIDE RECEIVER

#7 HASAN WELCH – AMSTERDAM

#10 TITO LOPEZ – AMSTERDAM

#5 TREVOR ST. CLAIR – PLATTSBURGH

#5 ANTHONY NOEL - WATERTOWN

#29 ACE BARNHILL – AMSTERDAM

#80 DOMO HENDERSON – ALBANY

#1 DONTA JONES – ELMIRA

#30 VICTOR BURTON – ELMIRA

#12 JEFF HIGGINS – GLENS FALLS

#9 JORDAN CHARBONNEAU – GLENS FALLS

#80 TOM HAMMOND – GLENS FALLS

OFFENSIVE GUARD

#63 BRANDON STARK – AMSTERDAM

#69 TOM HAYES – AMSTERDAM

#63 RALPH DRAKE – ALBANY

#50 MIKE NORMAN – GLENS FALLS

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

#53 JERMELL HAILEY – AMSTERDAM

#68 DYLAN SAILER – AMSTERDAM

#76 MIKE MORAN – PLATTSBURGH

#78 JORDAN CUSSON – MONTREAL

#56 ERAQ QUILES – ALBANY

CENTER

#50 JARED COOK – WATERTOWN

#70 JAKE WILDE – GLENS FALLS

PUNTER

#84 CHRIS FISH – PLATTSBURGH

PUNT RETURN SPECIALIST

#32 JAY MAHL – PLATTSBURGH

NOSE TACKLE

#92 JARED VANVRANKEN – AMSTERDAM

#73 KELSEY LENNY – PLATTSBURGH

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

#63 BRANDON STARK – AMSTERDAM

#43 LUCAS LOUKOPOULOUS – ELMIRA

#74 JORDAN BRAND – GLENS FALLS

DEFENSIVE END

#72 ERIC COSTANZO – AMSTERDAM

#42 JOE HERRICK – ELMIRA

LINE BACKER

#29 CARLOS FELICIANO – AMSTERDAM

#47 JARED EMPIE – AMSTERDAM

#9 JAMES CURRIER – PLATTSBURGH

#47 ZAVIER ANDREWS – ELMIRA

#95 JOHN LIDDLE – ELMIRA

DEFENSIVE BACKS

#7 HASAN WELCH – AMSTERDAM

#23 KYLE BOWEN – AMSTERDAM

#32 JAY MAHL – PLATTSBURGH

#20 JEFF LOTT – SYRACUSE

#14 KRIS ROSS – PLATTSBURGH

#16 WESLY JOSEPH – MONTREAL

#30 ERASTO NOVA – ALBANY

#15 ANDREW MOREHOUSE

EFL Press Releases October 16, 2011

2011-10-16T03:49:00.001-07:00

Mallers send Stars packing

The Plattsburgh North Stars were ousted from the EFL playoffs in a semifinal game against the Albany Metro Mallers.

Red & Black loses to Shock in semifinals

WatertownDailyTimes.com

SYRACUSE - The Watertown Red and Black's resurgent season ended a game short of the championship on Saturday night, as the semipro football team lost 27-6 to the Syracuse Shock in the semifinals of the Empire Football League playoffs at Henninger high ...

EFL Media Releases October 15, 2011

2011-10-15T04:30:00.001-07:00

American Football Association Weekly Webcast ... - Yahoo! News
This week's American Football Association webcast will feature the Empire ... On October 22nd at 7pm EST, the Empire Football League's Championship Game ...
news.yahoo.com/american-football-association-weekly-webcas...

American Football Association Weekly Webcast Channel Goes Live

PR Web (press release) - ‎Oct 13, 2011‎

This week's American Football Association webcast will feature the Empire Football League's Watertown Red & Black @ Syracuse Shock playoff game, October 15th at 7pm EST. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/10/prweb8864229.htm

Red & Black faces top-seeded Shock in semifinals

WatertownDailyTimes.com

CROIX The Syracuse Shock semipro football team has an undefeated record, the Empire Football League's highest-scoring offense, stingiest defense, and a 55-0 victory over the Watertown Red and Black this season.

Metro Mallers host stars in EFL semifinals

Press-Republican Plattsburgh Press RepublicanSat Oct 15, 2011, 03:23 AM EDT

The Plattsburgh North Stars will play host Albany Metro Mallers in the Empire Football League playoff semifinals tonight.

EFL Live Internet Broadcasts

2011-10-09T14:01:00.000-07:00

Last evening I was able to watch the live broadcast of the Glens Falls vs. Watertown playoff game while at the Plattsburgh vs. Montreal playoff game. I was informed by our web team that we actually had over 700 viewers of this live broadcast from around the world.

Stay tuned for more details this week as we attempt 2 simultaneous live broadcasts; Albany vs. Plattsburgh and Syracuse vs. Watertown.

The broadcast link is available on the EFL's website and can now be accessed by both smartphones and computers!

Note: This is also an opportunity for EFL sponsors if they are interested in having their logos displayed; we already have 2 on board thus far for the 10/15 & 10/22 games. Please advise if interested!

EFL Press Releases October 09, 2011

2011-10-09T13:16:00.001-07:00

Stars too much for Montreal

www.pressrepublican.com

PLATTSBURGH — Even though they weren't at the top of their game Saturday night, the Plattsburgh North Stars were still way too much for the Montreal Voyageurs.

http://www.pressrepublican.com/0300_sports/x708028585/Stars-too-much-for-Montreal

Red & Black prevails, tops Green Jackets

www.watertowndailytimes.com

GLENS FALLS

The wheels fell off the Red and Blacks charter bus on its way to Glens Falls Saturday night, but the semipro football team was able to stay the course, and safely escaped East Field with a 21-16 victory in the first round of the Empire Football League playoffs.

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20111009/SPORTS01/710099897

Greenjackets' playoff run come to an end

poststar.com

Sports news and information from Glens Falls, Lake George, Saratoga Springs – The Post-Star, serving Warren County, Washington County and Saratoga County in New York state.

http://www.poststar.com/sports/greenjackets-playoff-run-come-to-an-end/article_b5c9e9b8-f236-11e0-b348-001cc4c03286.html

Jackets will use new QB for playoffs

By MICHAEL BONNER --mbonner@poststar.com

When the Glens Falls Greenjackets host Watertown in the first round of the Empire Football League playoffs Saturday, a month's time will have passed since the Greenjackets' statement win over Syracuse.

http://poststar.com/sports/jackets-will-use-new-qb-for-playoffs/article_2bc1bfd8-f16f-11e0-9bad-001cc4c002e0.html

Red and Black confident entering postseason

www.watertowndailytimes.com

The Watertown Red and Black left Glens Falls after a 21-7 loss on Aug. 13 as a 1-4 team that had nearly as many turnovers, 19, as points, 20.

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20111008/SPORTS01/710089895/-1/sports

Announcing AFA Benefits Inc.

2011-10-08T10:13:00.000-07:00

		AFA Benefits Inc. Insurance Announcements

In This Issue:

•	AFA Benefits Inc. Insurance

•	Valuable Life Insurance Protection for American Football Association Alumni Members

•	Player, Team & Alumni Accident Insurance

AFA Benefits Inc. Insurance

The America Football Association recently established major partnerships with insurance companies to make comprehensive coverage products available for all AFA Alumni. AFA Alumni and where applicable their spouses and dependents, can now apply for insurance at competitive group rates. In additional to our General Liability Insurance, we now offer:

- Supplemental Medical & Accident Insurance

- Life Insurance
*Whole Life, Universal Life and Term
*Guaranteed Acceptance plans
*Simplified Underwriting plans

- Long Term Care Insurance

It's now easy to join the AFA and apply for affordable insurance coverage with a special discount for being an AFA Alumni. For more info, please call 877-624-4485 or email AFABenefitsInc@americanfootballassn.com.

American Football Association

Valuable Life Insurance Protection for American Football Association Alumni Members

According to LIMRA, a life insurance industry research firm, a 2010 study of Life Insurance Ownership showed that almost one-third of U.S. households (35 million) don't have any life insurance at all. Half of U.S. households (58 million) readily admit they currently don't have adequate life insurance coverage - the highest level ever.*

AFA Benefits, Inc. and Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company are teaming up to offer American Football Association Alumni members the opportunity to purchase Simplified Issue Whole Life Insurance. AFA Alumni and/or family members (ages 0-70) of alumni will be able to purchase $5,000 to $100,000 of coverage on a limited underwriting basis.

Benefits Include:
Flexible Family Coverage (Spouse and child policies available)
Lifetime Coverage
Guaranteed Loan Privileges
Permanent Protection
Guaranteed Death Benefit
No Premium Increases
Dividends (policy is participating, with dividends payable)
Tax-Deferred Cash-Value Accumulation
List billing (monthly or annually)

If you are interested in offering this valuable and much needed coverage, please contact us at 877-624-4485 or email AFABenefitsInc@americanfootballassn.com.

*Source: MyInsuranceLife.com Article dated 10/21/10

American Football Association

Player, Team & Alumni Accident Insurance

AFA Benefits' accident plan can fill health insurance gaps
During a recent semipro football game, a football player recently received significant internal injuries and a spinal fracture. An air ambulance quickly transported him to the hospital where he faced many surgeries and a long hospital stay, as well as a long list of expenses not covered by health insurance. However, benefits from his voluntary accident plan about $34,000 helped him pay for medical bills and other living expenses.

AFA Benefits' voluntary accident plans, provided through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance, offer football players a variety of benefits for covered accidents that can help pay for what health insurance doesn't. "Players can purchase our new accident plan without answering questions about their health, and the plan is easy to understand."

Policyholders who have a covered accident or sickness can receive a benefits check paid directly to them (unless they specify otherwise) to use as they see fit. Team coaches and owners can also buy coverage for their players, support staff and even their families.

Accident Plan Features and Benefits
No waiting for health insurance to pay before you can file a claim through the accident plan for benefits.
Three coverage levels to fit employees' budgets.
Employee, employee/family or family-only coverage options.
Wide range of coverage, such as: hospital admissions; emergency treatment in an emergency room, doctor's office and urgent care visits; fractures, dislocations, surgery, rehabilitation unit; X-rays; occupational therapy, medical imaging study; and accidental death and dismemberment.
Same premium for all employees regardless of job title or management status.
Other benefits options: choice of accident or accident/sickness disability riders offering total and partial disability benefits, and sickness hospital confinement rider.
Coverage for people 80 years old and younger.
Compliant with a health savings account.

For more information about Colonial Life & Accident Insurance's new voluntary accident plan provided by AFA Benefits, Inc. call 877-624-4485 or email AFABenefitsInc@americanfootballassn.com

American Football Association

About the American Football Association: The American Football Association is a national 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 31st year of operation and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast. Our slogan is Semi Pro & Proud®. We are not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization (Minor League Football News, American Football News Today, American Football Hall of Fame, Minor Pro Hall of Fame, etc). The AFA, AFA Hall of Fame, American Football News and AFA logo design are registered trademarks of the American Football Association. All other AFA-related trademarks are trademarks of the American Football Association. American Football Association


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