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Post by 50yardfan on Aug 14, 2011 9:04:26 GMT -5
Stars Football League Announces 2011 Season Schedule.
The Stars Football League, L.L.C. announces an amended playing schedule for the 2011 season. In the inaugural season the SFL is playing an off-balanced schedule. Kick-off for all games - 7:00 PM, unless otherwise noted.
June 30, Ft. Lauderdale FL: Daytona Beach Racers 26; Ft. Lauderdale Barracudas 13 July 16, Daytona Beach, FL: Ft. Lauderdale Barracudas 22. Daytona Beach Racers 4
July 22, New Orleans, LA: New Orleans Jazz 15, Ft. Lauderdale Barracudas 9 (OT): Made Football History, First ever 3 Point Touchdown conversion.
July 23, Daytona Beach, FL: Daytona Beach Racers 38, Michigan Coyotes 18, July 30, BYE WEEK.
Aug. 4, Daytona Beach, FL: Daytona Beach Racers 31; Ft. Lauderdale Barracudas 28:
Aug. 12, Michigan Coyotes at New Orleans Jazz.
The Stars Football League invites all fans to attend these games and enjoy professional football. For those who cannot attend, the games are being broadcast live on radio and streamed on the Internet for your enjoyment. Visit our Website and select the “SFL Live Broadcast” button. The SFL also broadcasts our own radio show from Ft. Lauderdale every Thursday Night from 8PM to 10 PM during the season. The league officials and the team coaches and players discuss past games, conduct interviews and answer call-in questions. This show may also be accessed using the “SFL Live Broadcast” button.
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Post by 50yardfan on Aug 14, 2011 9:05:46 GMT -5
Daytona Beach Racers Best Ft. Lauderdale Barracudas 31-28.
In another close SFL contest, the Daytona Beach Racers held on Thursday night to defeat the Ft. Lauderdale Barracudas 31-28. This is the second contest that was close and exciting, right down to the last few seconds, due to the new SFL scoring rules.
The Racers were leading 28-19, with 2 minutes left, when they kicked a 26 yard field goal to make the score 31-19. With NFL rules, this game would require two touchdowns for the Barracudas to catch up. However, with the possibility of a three point conversion and 4 point 50-yard field goal, the Barracudas had a reasonable chance to catch the Racers.
The crowd watched and cheered as the Barracudas marched down the field in 1 minute and scored a touchdown and 3 point conversion to make the score 31-28 with still a minute on the clock. An on-sides kickoff was recovered by the Racers to end, what turned out to be a close and exciting game.
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Post by 50yardfan on Aug 14, 2011 9:06:33 GMT -5
Stars Football League Wraps Up A Successful First Season.
The SFL is wrapping up their first season on Aug. 12, 2011 when the New Orleans Jazz hosts the Michigan Coyotes at Tad Gormley Stadium, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana.
During the first season, the SFL organized 4 teams in 3 States, and played 6 league games. The teams were evenly matched as they played close, exciting games.
The Ft. Lauderdale Barracuda/New Orleans Jazz game ended in a tie, when the Barracudas scored 9 points with no time left on the clock. This was possible due to the addition of the innovative 1-2-3 rule which the Stars Football League pioneered during the first season. This rule allows a team to attempt 3 extra points after a touchdown by running or passing the ball from the 10 yard line.
The SFL also adopted the 4 point 50 yard field goal. These rules have already been instrumental in keeping the games close, exciting and competitive.
During the first season, SFL signed over 200 players in one month to form 4 competitive teams. These teams played 6 games between June and August, in three different venues. This has developed the core teams and playing venues for next season.
The SFL has developed the fan base for a spring league in the current cities and will play the second season beginning April, 2012.
The SFL is already hard at work, developing additional playing venues and teams for the second season. While the SFL is actively forming teams in several cities, the league is open to teams in any location where there is a active fan base and ownership support.
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Post by 50yardfan on Aug 19, 2011 21:49:41 GMT -5
SFL Wraps up First Season the New Orleans Jazz 21; the Michigan Coyotes 6.
In another close, exciting game, the New Orleans Jazz, jumped out to a 14-0 lead over the Michigan Coyotes, and then withstood a solid Michigan defense to win 21 – 6. This game closed out the SFL 2011 season and sets the stage for another exciting season in the spring of 2012.
New Orleans QB Lester Ricard threw 2 for two touch downs to lead the Jazz and Michigan Coyote’s Shannon Russell had an 80 punt return, touchdown to keep the scoring close. The Michigan Coyote Defense, stood up to a very talented New Orleans offense to keep the Coyotes in the game, throughout. The game drew over 1,900 fans.
During the inaugural season, the Stars Football League played 6 League games with 4 teams in three different cities to establish an active and growing league. The planning for their second season for 2012 begins immediately on Saturday, 2011.
Peter Huthwaite, League President, said “The league is targeting eight to ten additional teams for the 2012 season which begins early in April, 2012. The league is actively negotiating for ownership of these teams.”
Mr. Huthwaite went on to say, “We are looking to add more national corporate sponsors and a TV contract for the 2012 season.
Any one interested in sponsorships or ownership can contact the League at www.StarsFootballLeague.com. or by phone at 313-886-9140. This season the SFL signed over 200 players. The SFL provides these players with another opportunity to play professional football that previously did not exist for them. The Stars Football League is a professional football league that plays by NFL rules, on full 100 yard fields, and will be playing in the spring for many years to come.
For, 2012 the SFL will hold tryouts across the country to allow players to show there skills. The League is planning tryouts by regions of the US, Europe and China.
Fans should keep a watch on the SFL website (www.StarsFootballLeague.com). The Website is continuing to expand with more merchandise offerings, new team information and tryout scheduling. The league will also be announcing additions to team ownerships, national sponsorship agreements and additional broadcasting contracts.
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