While there was no official All Star game for the 2011 season, we have decided to make our own set of teams in anticipation of the upcoming flag football season. Teams were divided into Team Gumm and Team Milner as they were the top two officials from last season. Each team selected at least one player from each of the 6 teams that were in the league. Teams were chosen with 9 males and 2 females as per usual flag football regulations. ![]() Andrew Gumm (captain)(no team) - Andrew Gumm headlines the first of two All-Star teams. Known as the Whirling Dervish back in his playing days, Gumm dazzled opponents with an array of spin moves. While lingering knee injuries forced him to end his intramural career, Gumm was a huge help to the 2011 season as a ref. For some games he was in fact the only ref, skillfully managing 4 jobs while often protesting "I'm just one man!". ![]() Brad Kindred (The "A" Team) - Brad turned in a solid season for his squad (during the half that they played). He saw time at the QB position and was a solid dual-threat with his speed. Brad also boasts the Concordia intramural record for longest interception return while concussed. ![]() Ethan Anderson (Pigskin Hooligans) - Ethan "Shrek" Anderson makes his first All-Star appearance. He won the Pigskin Hooligans' Defensive Player of the Year award for his solid performance at the linebacker position. Offensively Ethan scored 3 touchdowns on the year, making good spin moves and showing good hands. ![]() Kevin Krysiak (Dream Team Plus Krysiak) - Kevin was one of his team's faster players and earns an All-Star selection. Despite being slighted in his team's name, Krysiak actually turned in a solid season for them. His speed and athleticism made him an asset on both sides of the ball. ![]() Kyle Adoranti (No Name) - Kyle was one of the more solid players for his squad. Though the team didn't finish the entire season, he hauled in several TD passes throughout the year. Kyle is also a pitcher on Concordia's baseball team. ![]() Martell Buchanan (I Love It When They Call Us Big Poppa) - Martell's blazing speed made him a lock for the All-Star team. As the owner of multiple school track records he was very hard to stop for opposing defenses. Martell saw time as both a receiver and a quarterback throughout the year. ![]() Nick Lyscas (Falcons N' Stuff) - Nick earned an All-Star selection after a solid season. He usually saw time at the quarterback position though he was also used as a receiver. Nick had solid speed which made him a dual threat at the QB position. ![]() Robbie Lindley (Dream Team Plus Krysiak) - Robbie was an integral part of his team's championship run. He showed good hands in catching TD passes and likely led his squad in scoring. Robbie reportedly received attention from former Concordia football coach Nathan Robbins at one of his team's games. ![]() Zach Johnston (Pigskin Hooligans) - Zach turned in yet another solid season for the Hooligans. He passed for 26 TDs overall and won the team's MVP award for the second straight year. His speed was an asset on both sides of the ball and one could make a case for him being MVP of the league given his importance to the Hooligans. ![]() Breannea King (Pigskin Hooligans) - Breannea makes her first All-Star appearance as one of the 2 girls on Team Gumm. She was a true "Warrior" last season, leading the Hooligans in touchdowns with 6 and winning the team's Brittany Davis Memorial Award as best girl. Breannea was a solid athlete on the defensive side of the ball as well, often matching up against opposing guys. ![]() Erin Dirobbio (Dream Team Plus Krysiak) - Erin Dirobbio checks in as the second female All-Star on Team Gumm. She had a solid season as part of her team's championship run, notching at least 6 TDs on the year. Erin often served as the team's goal-line back, vulturing carries in the redzone for the 9-pt score. ![]() Zach Milner (captain) (Pigskin Hooligans) - Zach Milner headlines the second All-Star team. He won the Pigskin Hooligans' Most Improved Player award after improving at pass-catching and hauling in 4 TDs on the year. His speed makes him a solid threat when he has the ball. ![]() Alex Sypniewski (No Name) - No Name captain Alex Sypniewski earns an All Star appearance. He was a speedy player for his squad, notching many TDs on the year. Had the team finished the second half of their season he surely would have added even more stats. ![]() Cody Cotner (Pigskin Hooligans) - Cody Cotner's blazing speed makes him a lock for the All-Star team. While his stats were limited due to the team's many forfeit wins his agility made him a key asset on both sides of the ball. Had he not sustained a late hamstring injury in track he would have likely led the Hooligans to a championship. ![]() Josh Ulm (Pigskin Hooligans) - Josh Ulm makes his second consecutive All-Star appearance. His great hands and solid route-running made him a critical part of the team. Josh also made a sensational play in the championship game, running through the entire defense of Dream Team Plus Krysiak and nearly scoring a touchdown. ![]() Justin Schultz (Falcons N' Stuff) - Justin earns an All-Star berth after a solid season. His 3 prior years of intramural flag football experience made him a key veteran on the team. Justin hauled in a good chunk of TDs on the year and showed good awareness defensively. ![]() Rashad Smith (I Love It When They Call Us Big Poppa) - Rashad Smith's lightning-fast quickness earns him an All-Star appearance for 2011. He once trained in Japan and learned to catch a fly with chopsticks, and those skills translated well to the football field. Rashad usually saw time at receiver but played some QB as well and was a solid player defensively. ![]() Tyler Holloway (The "A" Team) - Tyler earns the second All-Star appearance for his team. He provided a solid tall target for passes throughout the season with his 6'4" frame. Tyler's stats would likely have improved more had his team finished the second half of their season. ![]() Zach Paustian (Dream Team Plus Krysiak) - Zach makes an All-Star appearance after leading his squad to a championship. He handled most of the QB duties for his team on the season and was a solid dual threat with his running speed. Zach's agility also made him a fixture on the defensive side of the ball for his team. ![]() Zeb Hancock (Dream Team Plus Krysiak / Pigskin Hooligans) - Zeb's blazing speed made him an easy All-Star selection. His agility was a huge asset on both sides of the ball for Dream Team Plus Krysiak all season until he jumped to the rival Pigskin Hooligans for the playoffs. Had Zeb been successful in leading the Hooligans to a title, it may have gone down in history as the "Immaculate Defection". ![]() Karen Greficz (Pigskin Hooligans) - Karen's quickness earns her an All-Star appearance for the 2011 season. She won the Pigskin Hooligans' Sub of the Year award after notching 4 TDs in only 3 games played. Karen also had 2 interceptions in a game vs Falcons N' Stuff which is not only a team record for a girl but also likely a CUAA intramural record. ![]() Kelsie Kaiser (Falcons N' Stuff) - Kelsie receives her first ever All-Star selection in 2011. Her tenacity on the soccer field translated well to the game of flag football. Kelsie caught a few touchdowns for Falcons N' Stuff on the year and had a huge run against the Pigskin Hooligans that set up a TD. Congratulations to all of the "unofficial" 2011 All-Stars! This would have certainly been a great game had it actually been played. We look forward to playing with and competing against some of these same players in the upcoming 2012 flag football season.
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To conclude the look at the 2011 season, the Pigskin Hooligans would like to announce this year's specially recognized award winners (note - many games played requirements were waived due to the shorter season and forfeit games): 2011 Most Valuable Player Winner - Zach Johnston: For the second year in a row Zach has been named the MVP of the Hooligans. His excellent play at the quarterback position was essential to the team's success all year. He made accurate throws both from the pocket as well as providing a running threat with his legs when blitzed. On the other side of the football his speed and agility made him a solid defender, and he was a vocal leader on defense as well. 2011 Brittany Davis Memorial Award Winner - Breannea King: Breannea is this year's recipient of the Brittany Davis Memorial Award, given to the most outstanding female on the team. It is only fitting that she wins the award, as her team-leading 6 touchdowns on the year tied Brittany Davis' all-time female mark. Breannea accomplished that in only 4 games due to all of the forfeits and would likely have demolished the old record had the season been longer. She also saw some time on defense during the season and played well. 2011 Defensive Player of the Year Winner - Ethan "Shrek" Anderson: Ethan wins the first inaugural Defensive Player of the Year award. He translated his skills as a star linebacker in high school to the flag football field, playing with good positioning and solid blitzes. Ethan was also very good at flag grabbing, a very important asset to the team. He will continue to develop on Concordia's varsity football team and should be a cornerstone of the defense again next year. 2011 Breakout Player of the Year Winner - Cody Cotner: Cody is this year's recipient of the Breakout Player of the Year award, giving to the most outstanding newcomer to the team. He applied his skills as a college receiver to run precise routes and used his blazing speed to make an impact on offense. Defensively Cody's speed also made him a solid defender as he was able to cover any of the opposition's best players. He will only get better next year after he has another season of Concordia varsity football experience under his belt. 2011 Most Improved Player - Zach Milner: Zach receives the Most Improved Player award for the 2011 season. He showed improvement in catching the football this season, making him more of a threat in the passing game when combined with his blazing speed. Zach scored 4 touchdowns on the season including a clutch game-tying score at the end of regulation in the 54-54 tie against Falcons N' Stuff. On the other side of the football he improved at flag grabbing, making him a more solid defender. 2011 Sub of the Year Winner - Karen Greficz: Karen is this year's recipient of the Sub of the Year award, given to the most oustanding player who did not begin the year on the team and played in 3 or less games. She played in exactly that 3-game mark and recorded 4 touchdowns on the year, tied for second on the team. Karen also had two interceptions in the 79-42 win over Falcons N' Stuff, one which she returned for a 9-pt touchdown. This year we are introducing a new set of awards for the best plays of the 2011 season. The award will go to the player(s) primarily involved in making the play epic. Here they are: ![]() Gold Play: Josh Ulm's long catch-and-run in the championship game, 12/9/11 vs Dream Team Plus Krysiak Hooligans QB Zach Johnston tossed a short pass over the middle to Josh Ulm towards the end of the first half of the game. Johnston called out to him to be sure to hold onto the football, but he did much more than that. Josh proceeded to run through the heart of Dream Team Plus Krysiak's defense, somehow evading flag grabs and picking up yards. Finally the defense just jumped on him to bring him down, tacking on additional yardage. ![]() Silver Play: Zach Milner's game-tying touchdown catch at the end of regulation vs Falcons N' Stuff, 11/9/11 The Hooligans trailed 48-42 with less than a minute to go in their regular season match with Falcons N' Stuff. A swearing penalty on the opposition moved them to mid-field and a few short passes moved them just outside the endzone. With time ticking down, the team scrambled to the line and as time expired Zach Milner came up with a huge touchdown catch to tie the game and force overtime. ![]() Bronze Play: Cody Cotner's touchdown pass to Robert Myers off a trick play, 11/21/11 vs Falcons N' Stuff The Pigskin Hooligans opened up the playbook in their historic 79-42 rout over Falcons N' Stuff. With the team on offense and driving towards the endzone, Cody Cotner wound up with the football in his hands after a few laterals. While he was recruited as a receiver, Cody showed his versatility by firing a tight spiral to Robert Myers for a touchdown pass. The Pigskin Hooligans would like to congratulate all of our award winners on their accomplishments! It's been a great season and next year very well could be the championship year. ROLL HOOLIGANS!
The 2011 Pigskin Hooligan campaign saw the storied franchise make another run to the championship game. The team finished with a 6-2-1 record overall, moving the franchise to .500 all-time at 26-26-1. The season was unusual in that there were a record number of forfeit games - the team won 4 games simply by showing up! The Hooligans played well overall in their real games, ranging from a wild 54-54 double OT tie against Falcons N' Stuff to a franchise record 79 points in a 79-42 rematch victory. After running away with the Mac division the Hooligans received a first-round bye, won by forfeit over Falcons N' Stuff, and faced off against PC division champs Dream Team Plus Krysiak in the finals. While the rematch was closer than the first game, Dream Team pulled away with a 45-31 win. With that being said, let's take a closer look at the accomplishments of each individual player (notes - stats available are games played (non-forfeit), touchdowns, rushing/receiving PATs, and defensive interceptions, players must have played 1 game to be listed, stats as a non-Hooligan not included): ![]() Mike Russell (captain) - Captain Russell led his team capably yet again in his 6th year (5th as captain). He finished with several receptions on the season and recorded his first career postseason touchdown in the championship game against Dream Team Plus Krysiak. Russell has worked hard to recruit and coach the best talent the Hooligans can provide, and he writes all of the epic game recaps which are beloved by team members and rivals alike. Final stats: 5 games played, 1 touchdown ![]() Angela Martin - Angela showed up for the Hooligans' forfeit victory against No Name, making her an official team member. Unfortunately as there was no game she did not get to actually play, but she has expressed interest in being a Hooligan next year. While the exact details of her race with QB Zach Johnston remain unclear, her speed will be a great asset in the 2012 Hooligans campaign! Final stats: None ![]() Betty Budd - Betty played in the Hooligans' early season match against Dream Team Plus Krysiak. She notched one reception in the game off a short shovel pass and had several other targets. Betty was the team's only girl for the day, so she showed great focus and stamina in playing the entire game on both sides of the football. Various factors with her schedule led to her withdrawing from the team, but the Hooligans are glad to have had her! Final stats: 1 game played ![]() Breannea King - Breannea turned in an amazing season for the Hooligans in her senior year. She led the team with 6 touchdowns on the season, tying Brittany Davis' all-time Hooligan mark for female touchdowns. Even more impressive is that Breannea accomplished the feat in only 4 games due to all of the forfeits during the year. She was a dependable target on offense all year both catching the football and smartly following long gains to look for a lateral. Final stats: 4 games played, 6 touchdowns, 1 PAT ![]() Cody Cotner - Cody recorded an impressive rookie season for the Hooligans. He showed off his blazing speed and skill at the receiver position whenever he touched the ball. Defensively Cody showed the quickness and athleticism to cover any player in the league. A hamstring injury sustained in track significantly limited him in the championship game, but he still gritted through it and tried to help the team. His stats were a bit understated due to his early unavailability due to football practice and all the forfeit games, but he will be a key asset to next year's squad. Final stats: 3 games played, 1 pass TD, 2 touchdowns, 1 PAT ![]() Eric Koester - Eric had a good season for the Hooligans in his first year. The athleticism that he displayed on the frisbee field for Zach Milner's Savage squad transferred well to the flag football field. Though he only appeared in 2 games on the season Eric hauled in 3 touchdown passes. His choir/band schedule led him to withdraw from the team for the playoff run, but the Hooligans were happy to have had his services! Final stats: 2 games played, 3 touchdowns ![]() Ethan Anderson - Ethan turned in an impressive rookie season for the Hooligans. He showed very good hands offensively as well as good moves to make defenders miss. Defensively Ethan applied his skills as a star linebacker from high school to be in good position to make flag grabs and sometimes to blitz the opposing QB. He will be a key part of next year's squad on both sides of the football. Final stats: 3 games played, 3 touchdowns, 1 PAT ![]() Jake Oliver - Jake appeared in the Hooligans' forfeit victory over The "A" Team. While there was no official game the Hooligans did play an intrasquad match and he recorded 2 touchdowns for Team Anderson. Jake showed good speed in the game and the Hooligans will definitely look to work him into next year's plans if an opening becomes available. Final stats: None ![]() Josh Ulm - Josh turned in another solid season for the Hooligans in his sophomore year. He continued to be a dependable pass-catching target, most notably recording 8 receptions and 2 TDs in the team's season-opening 59-52 win. Josh consistently made defenses pay for leaving him open over the middle and he will be a fixture again on next year's squad. Final stats: 4 games played, 2 touchdowns, 3 PATs ![]() Karen Greficz - Karen was a solid addition to the Hooligans midway through the year. She showed off her great speed whenever she touched the ball, even eluding many male defenders. Karen's quickness also made her an asset on the defensive side of the football. Her 2 interceptions in a game against Falcons N' Stuff are unprecedented for a girl in Hooligans history and most likely in CUAA history. Final stats: 3 games played, 4 touchdowns, 1 PAT, 2 interceptions ![]() Mary Kreutzkamp - Mary did well in her first year on the team. After attending games as a fan last season and playing 2 years for the Frisbee Hooligans, she understood the workings of the Hooligans organization well. Mary had several pass receptions on the year including a touchdown and a PAT. As with Eric Koester her choir schedule caused her to withdraw from the team for the playoffs, but the Hooligans were happy to have her! Final stats: 2 games played, 1 touchdown, 1 PAT ![]() Robert Myers - Robert had a good showing in his first year as a Hooligan. As the MVP of the Frisbee Hooligans he showed great defensive hustle, and that translated well to defense on the flag football field. Offensively he also showed good hands, making many pass receptions and recording 4 touchdowns. Robert has gained valuable experience as a freshman and will make even more of an impact next year. Final stats: 5 games played, 4 touchdowns, 2 PATs ![]() Ryan Noack - Ryan was persuaded to come out of retirement to rejoin the franchise. He actually played on 3 different teams during the year and even caught 3 touchdowns against the Hooligans for Falcons N' Stuff. But Ryan came back home for the playoff run, helping the team put up a solid effort in the championship game with a lateral to Karen Greficz for a TD. He has left his mark on the Hooligans for 4 years now, playing ever since 2008 when he left the Flyin' Angels to join the team. Final stats: 2 games played, 1 touchdown ![]() Zach Johnston - Zach was very impressive as usual in his 3rd year as a Pigskin Hooligan. He handled nearly all of the QB duties for the year, showing great poise in the pocket with accurate throws and an ability to scramble well. Defensively Zach was also a key asset, helping coordinate matchups and showing great ability on the blitz to grab the flag. Hooligan fans are crossing their fingers that he is able to return next season, but if this is the end he will have made a huge impact on the franchise. Final stats: 5 games played, 26 pass TDs, 5 PATs (rushing), 1 interception (defensive) ![]() Zach Milner - Zach turned in a fine season in his second year with the team. He showed improvement in catching the football this season, notching 4 touchdowns on the year. Defensively Zach used his quickness to chase down opposing ball carriers, and he also had a "pick 6" against Falcons N' Stuff. In addition to his duties as a Pigskin Hooligan he also served as overall IM Commissioner this year. Final stats: 5 games played, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception ![]() Zeb Hancock - Zeb joined the Hooligans for the playoff run this year. Originally a member of Dream Team Plus Krysiak, he ended up facing his old team in the finals and scored a touchdown. Zeb brings blazing speed to both sides of the football and if he chooses to remain a Hooligan next year he will be a key player. Final stats: 1 game played, 1 touchdown The Pigskin Hooligans franchise would like to congratulate all members of the team on a great season. Whether a member for the entire season or just part of it, every contribution is important to the team. Be sure to check back next week for the Hooligan Awards Show, the final note of the 2011 season, as some specific accomplishments will be recognized. ROLL HOOLIGANS!
Fri, Dec 9 - The top two teams in the league met in the championship game on Friday, playing on the snow-covered "frozen tundra" of the IM field. The game lived up to the hype as it featured several lead changes, but in the end Dream Team Plus Krysiak pulled away to complete their undefeated season and claim the title with a 45-31 victory. The Hooligans' defense was improved over the last time the teams met, but some stalled offensive drives late in the game helped Dream Team to clinch the win. All 11 Hooligans on the playoff roster appeared for the game.
Dream Team Plus Krysiak began the game on offense, and Zach Paustian scrambled from the QB position for a touchdown to open up a 6-0 lead. The Hooligans stopped the 1-pt conversion, however, and on the next series Zeb Hancock used his speed to burn his old team for a long TD off a short reception . The Hooligans took a 7-6 lead and regained possession of the ball after Zach Johnston forced and recovered a fumble, but Dream Team's defense forced a turnover on downs. Zach Paustian hooked up with Kevin Krysiak in the endzone to regain the lead, but Karen Greficz followed the play off a long reception by Ryan Noack and took a lateral for the 9-pt TD. Dream Team again came out and drove down the field, this time with Ryan Neu catching a TD pass from Zach Paustian. The Hooligans had the ball with a chance to score before the half, but a 4th-down run by Zach Johnston was just short of the endzone and time expired. Having played defense first the Hooligans began with the ball in the 2nd half, but after a decent drive a Ryan Neu interception gave possession back to Dream Team. They would eventually score off the turnover as Zach Paustian hooked up with Robbie Lindley in the middle of the endzone to push the lead to 26-16. The Hooligans failed to score on their next series, but Zach Johnston forced a fumble off a run by Erin Dirobbio to give the team the ball back. This time the Hooligans capitalized off a turnover as Breannea King helped her team to "build a frenzy" by catching a quick TD pass, pushing the score to 26-25. After a few long gains down the field Dream Team tried to use their girls to score, attempting runs with Ashley Chang and Erin Dirobbio, but the Hooligan defense would not break. Finally Zach Paustian just looked to Robbie Lindley for his second TD of the game, keeping it a 1-possession game at 32-25. However a key turning point in the game came on an interception return for a touchdown by Tom Sperry on the next series, making it a 2-possession game. After forcing another turnover Dream Team really pulled away off a run by Zach Paustian, essentially placing the game out of reach with a 45-25 lead. The Hooligans would be heard from again as Mike Russell took a short pass from Zach Johnston and ran through the Dream Team defense for the touchdown, finishing the run by Tebowing in the endzone. A wild 3-pt conversion attempt with crazy laterals was no good and that would end the game. For the Hooligans, Zach Johnston did everything he could to will his team to victory, passing for 3 TDs while forcing 3 fumbles and blitzing QB counterpart Zach Paustian. Zeb Hancock had the Hooligans' opening TD and played solid defense. Breannea King and Karen Greficz each finished with a touchdown in the game. Ryan Noack had several receptions and would have scored if he hadn't selflessly lateraled to Karen Greficz for the 9-pt TD. Captain Mike Russell saw time on a few offensive possessions and notched his first career postseason touchdown late in the game. Ethan Anderson played solid defense and had several solid receptions in his time on offense. Josh Ulm had several receptions in the game including a sensational play where he ran through the entire defense and had to be tackled to be brought down. Zach Milner and Robert Myers both had solid defensive play in the game. Cody Cotner was limited in the game due to a hamstring injury sustained in track but played both offense and defense. For Dream Team Plus Krysiak, Zach Paustian finished with 4 passing TDs and 2 rushing TDs. Robbie Lindley had a solid day with 2 TD receptions. Kevin Krysiak notched a receiving TD as well as throwing a PAT to Paustian. Ryan Neu finished with a TD and an interception in the game. Captain Tom Sperry returned an interception for a touchdown to make his mark in the game. Justin Litzner and Kevin Collica saw time on both sides of the ball in the game. Ashley Chang and Erin Dirobbio both subbed for one another throughout the game and received a few handoffs. Hooligans fans Angela Martin, Kara Fox, and Spencer Behmlander were also present to cheer the team on. The Hooligans conclude their season with a 6-2-1 record, falling in their second championship appearance in franchise history. The team still shows great potential for next year as almost all of this year's current roster could return. The late injury to Cody Cotner will remind long-time Hooligans fans of the injury to Zane Johnston in 2009 that may have affected the championship result. Nonetheless this year's Hooligans team fought hard and played well, and appearing in 2 championship games in 3 years as well as recording 3 straight winning seasons shows the franchise is on the right track. Next year could very well be "the year". Until then...ROLL HOOLIGANS! SCORING SUMMARY 1st Half Zach Paustian ran for a touchdown, 1-pt conversion no good (6-0 Dream Team) Zach Johnston passed to Zeb Hancock for a touchdown, Zach Johnston ran for 1-pt conversion (7-6 Hooligans) Zach Paustian passed to Kevin Krysiak for a touchdown, 1-pt conversion no good (12-7 Dream Team) Karen Greficz took lateral for a touchdown, 1-pt conversion no good (16-12 Hooligans) Zach Paustian passed to Ryan Neu for a touchdown, Zach Paustian ran for 1-pt conversion (19-16 Dream Team) 2nd Half Zach Paustian passed to Robbie Lindley for a touchdown, Zach Paustian ran for 1-pt conversion (26-16 Dream Team) Zach Johnston passed to Breannea King for a touchdown, 1-pt conversion no good (26-25 Dream Team) Zach Paustian passed to Robbie Lindley for a touchdown, 1-pt conversion no good (32-25 Dream Team) Tom Sperry returned interception for a touchdown, Kevin Krysiak passed to Zach Paustian for 1-pt conversion (39-25 Dream Team) Zach Paustian ran for a touchdown, 1-pt conversion no good (45-25 Dream Team) Zach Johnston passed to Mike Russell for a touchdown, 3-pt conversion no good (45-31 Dream Team) Thu, Dec 8 - The Pigskin Hooligans advanced to the championship game for the second time in franchise history by receiving yet another forfeit win, this time over Falcons N' Stuff in the Mac division final. A last-minute scheduling issue prevented Falcons from being able to appear for the day. Word of the forfeit was received well ahead of game time, so no Hooligans had to be present to "collect" the win. The victory also officially makes the Hooligans a winning franchise all-time, bringing the team's overall record to 26-25-1 and 6-1-1 on the season.
The Hooligans will now play a rematch with Dream Team Plus Krysiak in the championship game tomorrow (Friday) at 4:00pm. Dream Team comes in with an 8-0 record on the year, handily winning all of their games and living up to their billing as the preseason favorites. The last time these two teams met Dream Team pulled away after a close first half to win 49-19. But while the Hooligans come in as somewhat of an underdog, they have clicked as a team in the weeks following that game. In the 50th Game Classic against Falcons N' Stuff the team put up 79 points in an offensive explosion. Both teams have not actually played a real game for weeks due to the multitude of forfeit games, so it's possible there may be some rust to shake off for either side. It will be a competitive game and the Hooligans have an excellent shot to win the first title in franchise history. It all comes down to this! ROLL HOOLIGANS! We now know that the Pigskin Hooligans will face Falcons N' Stuff in the Mac divisional final at 4:00 on Thursday! Falcons won by forfeit over Big Poppa in the divisional semi-final. The Hooligans won the season series, tying 54-54 in a wild double-OT game and winning 79-42 in the rematch. ROLL HOOLIGANS!
The playoff schedule has finally been released! The Hooligans will be in action on Thursday at 4:00 against the winner of the I Love It When They Call Us Big Poppa vs. Falcons N' Stuff matchup. The winner of that game will win the Mac division title and go on to face the winner from the PC division on Friday at 4:00 in the championship. ROLL HOOLIGANS!
Thu, Dec 1 - The Pigskin Hooligans collected their third forfeit victory of the season, this time over interdivisional foe No Name. The win finalizes the team's regular season record at 5-1-1 on the season and moves the franchise to .500 all time at 25-25-1. Captain Mike Russell, Zach Johnston, Zach Milner, Cody Cotner, Josh Ulm, and Angela Martin were present to collect the forfeit win. Dana Marcellina was the only member of No Name to appear for her team.
The Hooligans will now await the release of the playoff schedule. As the first-place team in the Mac division the Hooligans will receive a first-round bye. They will face the winner of the I Love It When They Call Us Big Poppa/Falcons N' Stuff matchup in the second round. We will release more details as soon as they are available, ROLL HOOLIGANS! |
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