The 2014 season is just around the corner and the Pigskin Hooligans organization will be entering the 9th season of play in the franchise's storied history. The Hooligans finished 3-2 last year, bouncing back from a 48-11 season-opening loss to make yet another epic run to the championship game. The team fell 62-57 in that game, an exciting match against league champion BDB, but it is worth noting that the Hooligans held a 57-56 lead with about 1:30 to go and were one defensive stop away from back-to-back titles.
This year will see a lot of changes for the Hooligans. Legendary quarterback Zach Johnston has announced his retirement once again, and this time his decision seems much more final. Along with Zach the Hooligans lose a total of 6 members of last year's squad due to players either graduating, retiring, or leaving CUAA. Captain Mike Russell has been hard at work in the offseason to assemble another talented Hooligans team that is capable of contending for another championship. The league will also be the smallest in franchise history as there are only 4 teams competing this year. Games will be played on CUAA's official football field which will put the Hooligans on the biggest stage yet. The team will begin with a match-up against Trenton Beffrey's Show Me The TDs squad on Sunday November 2 (game times are still yet to be determined), a game in which the Hooligans will be heavily favored. The team will then square off on Sunday November 9th against Codey Harrison's Bottom of the Fifth, an opponent which will prove more difficult as it will feature an array of Concordia baseball players. The marquee matchup will come on Sunday November 16th as the Hooligans will conclude the regular season against Evan Novak's Bottom of the 5th (yes, same name) which features some of the league's fastest baseball players. The top 2 teams in the league will make it to the championship game on Sunday, November 23rd. It will be another exciting year for the Hooligans organization so be sure to check back often for updates! The team's 2014 roster will be released shortly. ROLL HOOLIGANS!
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