![]() Sun, Dec 15 - Concordia University Ann Arbor held its December graduation ceremony this Sunday. 68 graduates received their diplomas after years of hard work in the classroom. The Pigskin Hooligans organization had one representative in the class: Kimmy graduates from Concordia with a degree in the challenging field of nursing. She received a Service Award in the field while also being named as the student speaker for the pinning ceremony. On the field, Kimmy earned the team’s Brittany Davis Memorial Award in 2019, given to the team’s most outstanding female player. She was a key part of the Hooligans’ playoff push, catching a touchdown and a PAT while blitzing the opposing quarterback effectively and making a sack.
Congratulations to the December class of 2019 on receiving their degrees! ROLL HOOLIGANS!
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The final look at this past season comes with the announcement of the 2019 Hooligan Awards. Congratulations to the winners (all interceptions listed in the stats are on defense): Harry Kinney wins the Team MVP award after his standout rookie year with the Hooligans in 2019. The freshman quarterback broke the legendary Zach Johnston’s single-game pass TD record with 11 and tied his single-season record with 33 on the year. Harry also showed the ability to scramble out of the pocket with 2 rush TDs and 2 PATs while making an impact on defense with two interceptions. Harry also receives the team’s Breakout Player of the Year Award, given to the team’s most outstanding newcomer. Hunter Lastacy wins the Individual Performance of the Year Award in 2019. He receives the honor after breaking the franchise single-game record with 6 touchdowns in the team’s season-opening 72-48 win over the White Choppas. Hunter also added 2 defensive interceptions in the game as well. Hunter also receives the Most Improved Player award after quintupling his touchdown production from the 2018 season. Kimmy receives this year’s Brittany Davis Memorial Award, given to the team’s most outstanding female player. She was a critical part of the team’s playoff push, playing two complete games in the semifinals and finals. Kimmy caught a touchdown and a PAT on offense while blitzing the quarterback well and coming up with a sack on defense. Louis receives this year’s Defensive Player of the Year Award for the 2019 season. He made an impact with his blazing speed honed as both a cross country and track/field athlete for CUAA. Louis was a key factor on defense with his blitzes on the quarterback, hurrying a number of passes and forcing some bad throws that led to turnovers on downs. Mikey receives the Sub of the Year Award for his efforts in 2019. He was a key signing for the team’s playoff run, appearing in both the team’s semifinal victory and championship loss. Mikey showed good speed and solid hands with a total of 5 touchdowns and 2 PATs in the playoffs. Blake receives the Heart of the Hooligans award this year, given to a player who exemplifies the spirit of the team and/or sustains an injury during the year. While he was present for every game this season, Blake was unable to play in the championship game after spraining his finger in the team’s semifinal victory over the White Choppas. Finally, here are the top three plays of the 2019 season: ![]() Gold Play - Harry Kinney’s rush for a touchdown, 57-63 loss to #1 Black Slicers in the championship game - While Harry made a name for himself with his passing touchdowns this year, it was a play with his legs that earns him the year’s Gold Play. With the Hooligans starting around their own 10-yard line, he eluded a blitz and took off running. Harry made multiple jukes and ran down the left sideline for a touchdown, giving the team a 40-36 lead in the second half. ![]() Silver Play - Blake Dean’s interception, 82-61 win over #3 White Choppas in the playoffs - The Hooligans found themselves locked in a close game with the White Choppas in their semifinal playoff matchup. Trailing 16-14 early in the contest, Choppas quarterback Ethan Vosburg fired a deep pass to the endzone. After multiple deflections, Blake was able to come up with the ball and secure the interception to force a key turnover. ![]() Bronze Play - Kordell McNeal’s forced fumble leading to a Josh Course touchdown, 76-42 win over The Football Team - After trailing 12-0 early in the game, the Hooligans began to make a comeback behind a defensive surge. Kordell has shown the ability to force fumbles in the past, and after a short pass was caught by The Football Team he was able to swipe the ball loose. The fumble was scooped up by Josh Course and returned to the endzone for a touchdown. Congratulations to all of the 2019 Hooligan Award recipients! This concludes our coverage of the 2019 season. Be sure to check back in 2020 to follow the next championship drive. Until then...ROLL HOOLIGANS! The Pigskin Hooligans franchise made its second straight appearance in the championship game in 2019. The team finished with a 4-2 overall record, falling in a close title game to the #1 seed Black Slicers. A franchise record total of 19 players played in at least one game throughout the year. The league featured a total of 5 teams this year with all teams qualifying for the playoffs. The Hooligans earned the #2 seed after compiling a 3-1 regular season record. First, let’s take a game-by-game look at the team’s results this year: The Hooligans opened their season with a rematch of last year’s championship game against the White Choppas. Both teams traded early scores, but the Hooligans surged ahead in the second half behind a franchise single-game record 6 TDs from Hunter Lastacy. The Hooligans moved their record to 2-0 in their second game of the year against The Football Team. After falling behind 12-0 early in the contest, the team rallied to take a big lead in the second half. The Hooligan defense forced 5 turnovers in the win. On Sunday morning, the Hooligans received word that Special K was unable to field a team for their scheduled match. After receiving the forfeit win, Mike Russell was officially credited with his 50th win as Hooligans captain. After receiving news of the Special K forfeit, the Hooligans concluded their regular season with a rescheduled rematch against the White Choppas. The Choppas jumped out to an early 22-0 lead and were able to hold on for the rest of the game, handing the team its first loss. The Hooligans received the #2 seed in the playoffs and played a familiar opponent in the first round, the #3 seed White Choppas. The team began to pull away towards the end of the 1st half, leading 38-22 at halftime. Harry Kinney set a new franchise single-game record with 11 pass TDs in the win, sending the team to the championship game. The Hooligans made their second straight appearance in the championship game against the #1 overall seed Black Slicers. The match lived up to the hype with the Hooligans holding a narrow 26-22 lead at halftime. It looked as though the game might come down to which team had the ball last, but a pair of late interceptions pushed the Slicers ahead and helped them secure the title. Next, let’s take a look at the contributions and stats of each player to compete in at least one game this year: (players listed alphabetically after co-captains) ![]() Gabe Farr (co-captain) - Gabe continued to perform well for the Hooligans in 2019, both in his team leadership role and on the field. He showed his speed and good hands with 4 total TDs on the year, including a 3-TD performance in the team’s first round playoff win over the White Choppas. Gabe also hauled in a PAT and played solid defense. 2019 stats: 2 GP, 4 TDs, 1 PAT ![]() Mike Russell (co-captain) - Captain Russell continued to lead the Hooligans franchise again in 2019. He made an impact as a receiver in the team’s opening game against the White Choppas, hauling in 4 receptions. Russell also provided strong coaching and leadership from the sideline while recruiting a strong roster. 2019 stats: 5 GP ![]() Ashley Bartram - Ashley made a solid debut for the Hooligans in her rookie year in 2019. She competed in the team’s season-opening 72-48 victory over the White Choppas, playing the entire game and catching a 2-pt conversion. Ashley also played solid defense for the team as well. 2019 stats: 1 GP, 1 PAT ![]() Blake Dean - Blake turned in another good season in his third year with the Hooligan franchise. He appeared in every game throughout the year, notching 3 receiving touchdowns and a PAT. Blake also made a critical defensive interception in the team’s 82-61 playoff win over the White Choppas. 2019 stats: 5 GP, 3 TDs, 1 PAT, 1 INT ![]() Daniel Castro - Daniel played in one game for the Hooligans this season. He appeared in the team’s 76-42 win over The Football Team, providing depth on a day that a total of 14 players showed up to compete for the franchise. 2019 stats: 1 GP ![]() Darricle Jones - Darricle competed in his second year with the Hooligans in 2019. He played solid defense and ran dependable routes on offense, contributing to the team’s 76-42 victory over The Football Team. 2019 stats: 1 GP ![]() Darryl Davenport - Darryl played in his first year with the Hooligan franchise in 2019. He showed his speed honed as a wide receiver for CUAA football, taking several catches for big gains downfield and hauling in a PAT in the team’s 76-42 win over The Football Team. 2019 stats: 1 GP, 1 PAT ![]() Harry Kinney - Harry made a significant impact in his first year with the Hooligans in 2019. He performed very well at the quarterback position, tying the franchise single-season record with 33 touchdown passes and breaking the single-game record with 11 against the White Choppas. Harry also came up with 2 interceptions on defense. 2019 stats: 4 GP, 33 pass TDs, 2 TDs, 2 PATs, 2 INTs ![]() Henry Capers - Henry returned to the Hooligans for the second time in 2019. He played in the team’s 76-42 win over The Football Team, hauling in a receiving touchdown as the Hooligans mounted a comeback from an early deficit. 2019 stats: 1 GP, 1 TD ![]() Hunter Lastacy - Hunter turned in a solid second year with the Hooligans in 2019. He continued to be a dependable receiver, scoring a team-leading 10 touchdowns on the year and breaking the franchise single-game record with 6 TDs against the White Choppas. Hunter also helped out defensively with 2 interceptions. 2019 stats: 3 GP, 3 pass TDs, 10 TDs, 2 INTs ![]() Josh Course - Josh played in his first year with the Hooligans in 2019. He signed with the team for their 76-42 victory over The Football Team and made an immediate impact with 3 touchdowns including a “pick 6” and a fumble return for TD. Josh added another touchdown and an interception against the White Choppas. 2019 stats: 2 GP 4 TDs, 2 PATs, 2 INTs ![]() Kimmy Thompson - Kimmy was a key part of the Hooligans’ playoff efforts in the 2019 season. She appeared for both the team’s semifinal and final matches, playing two entire games while making solid blitzes on the quarterback. Kimmy recorded a touchdown and a PAT between the two contests. 2019 stats: 2 GP, 1 TD, 1 PAT ![]() Kordell McNeal - Kordell played in his second season with the Hooligans in 2019. He made an impact on defense in the team’s 76-42 win over The Football Team, forcing a fumble which was eventually returned by Josh Course for a touchdown. Kordell added a “pick 6” and a receiving touchdown as well. 2019 stats: 1 GP, 2 TDs, 1 INT ![]() Layne Pries - Layne turned in a great rookie year with the Hooligans in 2019. He showed solid speed and good hands as a receiver, finishing second on the team with 7 touchdowns on the year. Layne also snagged 4 PATs and made an interception on defense which went for a “pick 6”. 2019 stats: 4 GP, 7 TDs, 4 PATs, 1 INT ![]() Louis Schimmel - Louis had a good rookie year with the Hooligans franchise in 2019. He showed blazing speed honed as a track runner, making an impact on defense by blitzing the quarterback and hurrying passes. Louis also made several catches for big gains on offense and added a touchdown. 2019 stats: 2 GP, 1 TD ![]() Mikey Melcher - Mikey was a key playoff signing for the Hooligans in 2019. He showed that he still had speed left over from his baseball days, scoring 5 total touchdowns between the semifinals and the championship game. Mikey also added 2 PATs while playing solid defense. 2019 stats: 2 GP, 5 TDs, 2 PATs ![]() Perry Melcher - Perry was another key playoff signing for the Hooligans in 2019. Joining his brother Mikey, he made an impact as a receiver with 2 touchdowns in the team’s two playoff games. Perry also made a PAT catch and was solid defensively. 2019 stats: 2 GP, 2 TDs, 1 PAT ![]() RJ Bortle - RJ had another strong year with the Hooligans in the 2019 season. He played in every game throughout the year, making an impact on both sides of the ball. RJ notched 2 touchdowns and a team-high 6 PATs on offense while also passing for 3 TDs and making an interception. 2019 stats: 5 GP, 3 pass TDs, 2 TDs, 6 PATs, 1 INT ![]() Ryan Bailey - Ryan had a good year in his long-awaited debut with the Hooligans in 2019. He showed his track star speed on the field, making big gains and recording 2 touchdowns in his 3 games played. Ryan added a PAT and was a factor on defense as well. 2019 stats: 3 GP, 2 TDs, 1 PAT The Hooligans organization is grateful for the time and effort that each one of these players put in during the season. Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2019 Hooligan Awards! The Pigskin Hooligans organization has the privilege of announcing the 2019 flag football All-Star rosters. Two teams of 11 players each have been selected out of a total of 49 league participants this year. League officials Mike Russell and Lauren Drinane headline the two teams. Congratulations to the All-Stars: ![]() Mike Russell (Pigskin Hooligans) - Pigskin Hooligans captain Mike Russell earns another spot as an All-Star with the “automatic commissioner bid”. Russell coordinated the league while playing in every game for the Hooligans this year, running solid routes while hauling in 4 receptions in the team’s opening 72-48 win over the White Choppas. 2019 stats: 5 GP ![]() Brendan Pfeiffer (Special K) - Brendan receives his first career All-Star selection after the 2019 season. He used his speed throughout the year to make an impact for Special K’s offense, scoring 4 touchdowns and 3 PATs during the season. Brendan also saw time at quarterback, passing for a touchdown. 2019 stats: 2 GP, 1 pass TD, 4 TDs, 3 PATs ![]() Carter Richardson (The Football Team / Black Slicers) - Carter earns an All-Star berth after an outstanding rookie year. The Football Team captain tied for the league lead with 12 touchdowns, showing explosive speed throughout the season. Carter also hauled in a PAT while making a defensive impact with 2 interceptions. 2019 stats: 5 GP, 12 TDs, 1 PAT, 2 INTs ![]() Dave Rozmys (The Football Team) - Dave receives a spot as an All-Star after his rookie year in the league. He was a dependable receiver throughout the season, snagging 7 touchdowns and 4 PATs. Dave also saw some time at the quarterback position, tossing 2 TD passes. 2019 stats: 4 GP, 2 pass TDs, 7 TDs, 4 PATs ![]() Grant Steinborn (White Choppas) - Grant earns an All-Star selection for the second straight year in 2019. He continued to pace the White Choppas offense with a team-high 10 TDs, placing him in a tie for 4th in the league. Grant also caught 4 PATs and passed for 4 touchdowns while adding an interception. 2019 stats: 4 GP, 4 pass TDs, 10 TDs, 4 PATs, 1 INT ![]() Harry Kinney (Pigskin Hooligans) - Harry earns an All-Star berth after an outstanding rookie year at QB with the Pigskin Hooligans. He led the league with 33 pass TDs on the year, tying the single-season mark set by the legendary Zach Johnston. Harry also rushed for 2 TDs while adding 2 PATs and 2 defensive INTs. 2019 stats: 4 GP, 33 pass TDs, 2 TDs, 2 PATs, 2 INTs ![]() Jake Culp (Special K) - Jake receives a spot in the All-Star selections for the second straight year in 2019. He mainly saw time at quarterback for Special K, leading the team with 10 pass TDs. Jake also added a receiving touchdown and a “pick 6” in the team’s opening game against the Black Slicers. 2019 stats: 2 GP, 10 pass TDs, 2 TDs, 1 PAT, 1 INT ![]() Kimmy Thompson (Pigskin Hooligans) - Kimmy earns herself a spot among the All-Stars after her efforts in 2019. She competed for the Hooligans in the playoffs, playing two complete games. Kimmy recorded a touchdown and a PAT while also relentlessly blitzing the quarterback on defense. 2019 stats: 2 GP, 1 TD, 1 PAT ![]() Tyson Kleinfelter (Black Slicers) - Tyson receives a selection as an All-Star after his first year in 2019. He led the league champion Black Slicers with 17 pass TDs on the year while finishing 2nd in the league with 10 PATs. Tyson added 4 TDs and a defensive interception as well. 2019 stats: 5 GP, 17 pass TDs, 4 TDs, 10 PATs, 1 INT ![]() Vann Acker (Black Slicers) - Vann earns his first career All-Star berth after the 2019 season. As captain of the league champion Black Slicers, he used his speed to record 10 touchdowns on the year. Vann also added 2 PATs and finished tied for 4th in the league with 3 defensive interceptions. 2019 stats: 3 GP, 10 TDs, 2 PATs, 3 INTs ![]() Zack Williams (White Choppas) - Zack receives an All-Star selection for his performance in the 2019 season. He showed his speed and agility as a receiver with 7 receiving touchdowns for the White Choppas during the year. Zack also hauled in 2 PATs for his team. 2019 stats: 3 GP, 7 TDs, 2 PATs ![]() Lauren Drinane (no team) - Lauren headlines the second All-Star team as part of league administration. She currently is rostered as a member of the CUAA women’s track and field team. While Lauren was not able to play due to a foot injury, she assisted with early season Twitter coverage for the league. 2019 stats: N/A ![]() Alex Phillips (The Football Team) - Alex makes it to an All-Star roster after his first year in the league. He finished second in the league with 23 pass touchdowns for The Football Team. Alex also saw time at receiver with 5 touchdowns while making 2 defensive INTs. 2019 stats: 4 GP, 23 pass TDs, 5 TDs, 2 PATs, 2 INTs ![]() Chris Lowe (White Choppas) - Chris earns his second straight selection as an All-Star in 2019. He continued to pace the White Choppas’ offense, finishing second on the team with 8 touchdowns and leading the team with 5 PATs. Chris also added 2 interceptions on defense. 2019 stats: 4 GP, 1 pass TD, 8 TDs, 5 PATs, 2 INTs ![]() Ethan Vosburg (White Choppas) - Ethan receives his second All-Star berth in a row after his efforts in 2019. He finished third in the league with 19 pass TDs as quarterback for the White Choppas. Ethan also showed the ability to scramble with 3 rushing TDs and a PAT on the year. 2019 stats: 3 GP, 19 pass TDs, 3 TDs, 1 PAT ![]() Hunter Lastacy (Pigskin Hooligans) - Hunter earns a spot among the All-Stars for the first time in 2019. He turned in a standout second year with the Pigskin Hooligans, leading the team with 10 TDs as a dependable receiver. Hunter also added 3 pass TDs and 2 INTs on defense. 2019 stats: 3 GP, 3 pass TDs, 10 TDs, 2 INTs ![]() Joe Tany (Black Slicers) - Joe gets an All-Star nomination in his first year in the league. He had a great rookie season for the league champion Black Slicers, tying for the league high with 12 TDs. Joe had a league-best 11 PATs while tying for the league high with 4 defensive INTs. 2019 stats: 5 GP, 10 pass TDs, 12 TDs, 11 PATs, 4 INTs ![]() Kyle Hebner (The Football Team) - Kyle receives a spot in the All-Star selections in 2019. He turned in a solid rookie season for The Football Team, making a balanced effort at multiple positions. Kyle had 4 pass TDs while adding 5 TDs and 5 PATs. 2019 stats: 4 GP, 4 pass TDs, 5 TDs, 5 PATs ![]() Layne Pries (Pigskin Hooligans) - Layne earns an All-Star berth after his rookie year with the Pigskin Hooligans. He showed solid hands and great speed throughout the year, catching 7 TDs and 4 PATs. Layne also made an impact on defense with one interception that went for a “pick 6”. 2019 stats: 4 GP, 7 TDs, 4 PATs, 1 INT ![]() Matt Botti (Black Slicers) - Matt receives his fourth career All-Star selection after the 2019 season. He led the league champion Black Slicers with 12 TDs, tying for the overall league lead. Matt also hauled in 9 PATs on the year while making 3 interceptions on defense. 2019 stats: 5 GP, 12 TDs, 9 PATs, 3 INTs ![]() Preston Sherman (Black Slicers) - Preston receives his second career All-Star spot in 2019. He passed for 14 touchdowns in the playoffs, helping to pace the Black Slicers to a league championship. Preston also rushed for 2 touchdowns and a PAT. 2019 stats: 2 GP, 14 pass TDs, 2 TDs, 1 PAT ![]() Tristan Waechter (Special K) - Tristan earns his second straight selection as an All-Star in 2019. The Special K captain led his team with 5 receiving touchdowns on the year, showing his speed and good hands. Tristan also snagged 3 PATs on the year. 2019 stats: 2 GP, 5 TDs, 3 PATs Congratulations to all of the 2019 All-Stars! The Pigskin Hooligans will be releasing more end-of-season coverage soon with a season overview and the announcement of team awards. |
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