At the end of the first quarter the Soldiers had a 6-0 lead. Seven new arrivals for membership were ushered into the league, while an equal number of teams departed after the 2009 season. HOME . Theyhave added, exciting talent all over the field including a brand new quarterback. Please forgive me for I am only human. The 4th quarter went back and forth but the Gladiator defense just wouldn't break. A few plays later the Soldiers put it in the end zone and took their first lead of the game 19 - 15. "We have a wealth of great running backs and all of them showed up (this past Saturday)," Williams said. will be open and is being run by the Bulldogs Pee Wee Football organization. Danielle brings passion, experience and, The American Indoor Football Alliance is proud to announce the addition of two-time Superbowl Champion and Chef2you, Take charge of your blood pressurea healthier heart can lead to a healthier life. Jacksonville, FL The much-traveled, 16-year big-leaguer has settled into a spot at DE with the Orlando Phantoms of the Florida Football Alliance. Before the breakout performance in the International Bowl, Ford's sophomore and junior seasons were marred by a pair of ankle injuries and the failure to live up to a spectacular freshman season, which saw him win Big East Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against Louisville and have four multi-touchdown games. G7, Gladiators Win the 2021 FFA 2.0 Federation Bowl I. For more information on the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance or how to join a team, call the Orange Bowl at (305) 341-4700 or by email at yflkids@orangebowl.org. The Camp is FREE and open to all OBYFA Cheer Coaches and Cheerleaders. The speed and the power of the Gladiators was simply overwhelming. They had 50 yards to go in 1:46. Each year, the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance hosts a cheer camp in association with the National Cheerleading Association. The second half saw a blocked punt for a score and then later a short field run to give the Thunder 21-7 lead going into the 4th. There were several things that were greatly improved. Seven new arrivals for membership were ushered into the league, while an equal number of teams departed after the 2009 season. Playing in an exhibition game with a minor-league football team may not seem so ideal for someone of the 24-year-old Ford's age and talent level. Instead, Hunter Sr. played semipro football in the Florida Football Alliance and Southern States Football League, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year for the latter in 2007. The Gladiator offense drove the ball for nearly 8 minutes on the opening drive but came up short with an interception in the endzone. The passing game was efficient and still carried the scoring. The Glads spotted the Thunder 7 pts on their first drive when a blown coverage and then poor containment allowed a cheap TD The Thunder Offense had one other scoring opportunity in the first half at the goal line but were turned away. Win this game and the word dynasty could be used with no argument. Since then, theywe have been on, Covid lockdown. The ball was placed on the 1 yard line. 5 New Sarasota Area Properties On The Market, Water Main Break Closes Laurel Road In Venice: Sarasota County. The first game the Gladiators won 13 - 6 in a defensive battle. Glads convert on the 2 point conversion and wentup 23 - 19 with just 17 seconds left in the game. The Rage, around since the late 1990s, won the SSFL Championship in 2008 and in . In a physically dominating performance the Southwest Florida Gladiators win their 4th championship! Then 9 years ago the ownership passed to Derek and Rose Greenwood and the name changed . Due to the conversion from natural grass to artificial turf at Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium, the FFA Championship Weekend took place in Jacksonville, Florida and Hodges Stadium, a 9,000 seat venue on the campus of the University of North Florida, became the site of the Alliance Bowl on May 2nd, 2010. We went to halftime with the score Glads 6, Soldiers 0.The second half started with the Soldiers sustaining a drive and scoring a, touchdown. It should be noted that the Gladiator defense sacked andharassed the Wolverines QB all night until he was knocked out of the game in the 3rd quarter. Tornado Watch Cancels De Soto Grand Parade: Historical Society, Mothers Day 2023 Brunch: Reserve Now In Sarasota, Gator Rescued In Philly, Manatee Center Breaks Ground: FL Good News, Social Security Seminar at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, The Great Cover Up: Selah Freedom Partners with Tattooist to Cover Branding from Survivors of Sex. The Florida Football Alliance (FFA) opened its third tear of operation on January 16th, 2010 with 18 teams. He's very young and talented. Shaking the underachiever may prove to be Ford's most difficult on-field task. Denver Broncos. The Gladiator Offense has been putting up 37.9ppg will look to get on a roll early against a Miami squad that gives up 21.3ppg. The American Indoor Football Alliance offers consumers of the community quality football to enjoy, as well as getting involved and helping young athletes earn the opportunity to play ARENA, . It should be an exciting game, see you there. Their opening game is against the #1 rated Bay Area Reapers, last years EAFL Champions. The Gladiators lost theircool and the very next play the Soldiers scored. The Pirates had first beatenthe DuvalRaiders and then traveled to Georgia where they were handed a defeaton the road by the Grizzlies. The Gladiators are the first team in FFA/FFA 2.0 history to win 3 titles in a row, and they did it with a perfect, undefeated season. The EAFL is entering its 2nd season and has grown to twice itsfirst season size. This game was the Football Federation Alliance (FFA) game #8, game of the week. This will not be the last of Mike Ford. They would play on the 20th and then again on the 27th. They simply put the ball in the hands of the talented running back core and pounded the ball behind the biggest offensive line in the league. The GORRILA GANG is King! We went to halftime with the score Glads 6, Soldiers 0. stuffed. Ford would display his potential and vindicate his supporters by running for a career-best 207 yards at Toronto's Rogers Centre and winning game Most Valuable Player honors, but the 27-3 triumph over the Huskies turned out to be his final game with the program. But the Gladiator defense stepped up and forced a punt. Then9 years ago the ownership passed to Derek and Rose Greenwood and the name changed to Southwest Florida Gladiators. The seven new teams that were welcomed into the league were the Space Coast Predators, Miami Spartans, St Petersburg Sharks, Sarasota Millionaires, Orlando Rage, Central Florida Tigers, and Jacksonville Knights. You do not have to sit in the, stands. Lynch caught a touchdown pass in the game, a not-so-remarkable . The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Ford signed a contract with the Bradenton Gladiators and played for the Sarasota Millionaires' Florida Football Alliance rival last spring. This time the extra point was good and the 3rd quarter ended with the score, Glads 13 and Soldiers 6.In the 4th quarter the Gladiator defense turned it up another notch. River City Commandos, Southwest Florida Gladiators, South Florida Wolverines and the Magic City Bulls won their respective divisions. The Gladiators dominated every aspect of the game, practically scoring at will. The three league . . Within each of the respective conferences, there are two divisions and all teams play a 10-game regular season schedule that traditionally begins in late January of each year. The third quarter wasn't so kind to the Gladiators who fumbled on the opening possession. Orangebowl.org is the official web site of Orange Bowl. SARASOTA - Former Sarasota High School and University of South Florida standout Mike Ford demonstrated that he still has big-play ability with a 50-yard scamper this past Saturday in the Sarasota Millionaires' 27-0 win over the Central Florida Tigers in the Christmas Classic at Booker High School's Tornado Alley. Still, the 2006 college football season came and went before all hurdles impending Ford's acceptance of a college scholarship offer were cleared. For more information on the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance or to learn how to join a team can call (305) 341-4700, email yflkids@orangebowl.org. a lot of interest in playing up to their potential to start the season. It looked like the Gladiators scored on their opening drive but a missed call by the Refs changed a touchdown into a fumble and a touch back for the Wolverines. Miami Magic City Bulls 21, Sarasota Millionaires 0 The two OBYFA Clinics were free for boys and girls ages 5-14 and focused on proper safety, development, good sportsmanship and education. Teams are chosen, from all over the country based on the win loss records. It was a little ruff with a lot of forfeits throughout the season, however the remaining owners made it work. UPDATE 4/14/23 - Welcome to Football Alliance! With under 40 seconds left in the game the Soldiers made a huge mistake. 2019 FFA Standings Football coaches from FIU and FAU ran participants through offensive, defensive and agility drills, including proper techniques to promote on-field football safety. They start with the basics and progress at the campers pace. Brooksville Ballers@ South Florida Vikings. Now it was all on the Gladiator offense. Nearly 2 months later they met again but this time the offenseshad their day. Women's Football Alliance More. They pounded it in for an 8 - 6 Gladiator lead. At the end of the regular season, qualified teams compete in a post-season playoff schedule that begins in April. He was signed to the practice . When the final gun sounded, the Rage had pulled off a similar feat accomplished by Magic City before them in winning back-to-back league crowns in the SSFL and FFA, respectively, with a 40-34 victory over the Bulls. find. The second meeting the Gladiators won 34 - 30 in an offensive shootout. For the Bulls, it would be their third consecutive trip to the league title game. 4 Conference Championships | 6Divisional Championships | Record of 72- 10since 2015 | 58- 4Since Coach Gerald Perry became Head Coach! WK 11. Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm: College football: Southern Maine Raging Bulls: New England Football League (1984-?) Weekend of April 4 (8 Games) FINAL. Akron Zips. The Gladiators came into this game ranked below the Hurricanes and were the underdog. Report: Broncos 2022 Draft Pick Faion Hicks Arrested in Florida. The refs made a terrible call which cancelled an interception that would have stopped a Soldiers drive. The 2023 season starts on February 25th atthe Reapers home field in St. Petersburg. Regular Season W 27-15 2/25/23 @ Bay Area Reapers, W 21-14 OT 4/15/23 vs Dade County Raiders, 5/20/23 PlayinRound 5/27/23 FirstRound 6/3/23 Second Round, 6/10/23 ConferenceChampionship 6/24/23 Championship in Brunswick GA. Founded in May 2007, the league opened its first season of operation on January 19, 2008 and remains the oldest continuous operating organization of its type in Florida. They drove down the field. Ford's stormy three-year career with the Bulls included suspensions at the beginning of the 2007 and 2009 campaigns and two arrests for driving-related offenses. Posted below are the post-season results and page link to the regular season standings of 2010. Southeast Florida Reapers: Florida Football Alliance (2008-?) With only 4 minutes remaining and after a poor squibkick the Soldiers had the ball in great field position. First, no meaningful turnovers. Come to Lakeland and cheer your hometown Gladiators on to what we hope is a historic victory! After several mishaps to spoil promising drives, the Offense used a double pass to set up another QB sneak for a score, but a poor snap cost them the extra point. The ball was picked up by the Gladiators and run back to nearly mid field. The Pirates played hard and my hat comes off for the effort. "St. Lucie defeats Miami-Magic City to win Florida Football Alliance Championship", "Former UCF QB Israel, Orlando Rage Alliance V champions", "Commentary Bevy of Bradenton Gladiators named Florida Football Alliance all-stars", "Semi-pro football: Gladiators win Alliance Bowl", "Florida Football Alliance Bowl this weekend at Municipal Stadium", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Florida_Football_Alliance&oldid=1142538780, American football leagues in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 00:07. The 2019 campaign with the league beganing with 16 teams, with five new teams, South Dade Immortals, Florida Stingrays, Orlando Rage, Duval Raiders and the Cardinals of Jacksonville, among our league of teams. first touchdown. Posted below are the post-season results and page link to the regular season scores, standings, and stats of 2019. The Florida Football Alliance (FFA) is an Adult Amateur Minor League of American football (often referred to as semi-professional) based out of Boynton Beach, Florida. Glads were up 2 - 0. The FFAPA is the vehicle in which players in the FFA utilize to file grievaces and appeals that affect their team . Most every FFA player is privy to Lynch's story, but football is a contact sport, and even 68-year-old competitors are going to get hit. The Gladiators had first knocked off the #1 rated Soldiers and then traveled to Daytona to beat the Stallions. Later in the 3rd quarter the Glads with a combination of hard running and a spattering of passes along with some great scrambling by their new QB managed to score again with a nice touchdown pass. Member teams are divided into two separate conferences, Alliance and Florida. Ford burst onto the area scene as a Riverview High sophomore by rushing for 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns on 178 carries in the fall of 2002. Special teams were solid. In fact, the Rage completed the regular season undefeated, then swept thru the post-season playoffs to advance and compete against the Miami Magic City Bulls in Alliance Bowl-III. In some cases they are loaded with active college players. SI NFL. This post was contributed by a community member. 7896. - G7. With the way the Gladiators were playing, this lead looked pretty insurmountable. I could get into a long winded recap of the game but suffice it to say, the Gladiators dominated, every aspect of the game. This weeks games: Gainesville Gators@ South Florida 49ers. Now it is well known that when, these teams come down to play they are in fact all star teams made up of the best players they can. It's not going to be a cakewalk because he's Mike Ford. The team heads to Miramar for the Florida Football Alliance bowl. USAToday WolverinesWire . This can change some strategy as neither team will want to show everything in their first meeting. While the Predators, Spartans, Tigers and Knights were first year organizations, the Sharks, Rage and Millionaires were veterans of the now defunct Southern States Football League which ceased operations upon conclusion of the 2009 season. The Florida Football Alliance has announced that Mark K. Trueblood, formerly Vice-President of the FFA has been appointed to serve as Commissioner of the league for the remainder of the 2017 season. FLORIDA FOOTBALL ALLIANCE, INC. is an Active company incorporated on May 21, 2007 with the registered number N07000005024. As an interesting twist to this game, it turns out that these two teams would play each other back to back. The views expressed in this post are the author's own. The American Indoor Football Alliance (AIFA) has decided to have all league games certified by an independent party. Elite Playoffs . . Come see this potentially explosive divisional game at Childs Park in St. Pete. Glads win and go on to the FFA Championship Game for the 3rd time in a row. Their first 10 years, under previous ownership, and operating under the Bradenton Gladiatorsname, they had 3 appearances in the FFA Championship game. By the end of the 3rd quarter the score was 15 - 6 Gladiators. VISIT THE ORANGE BOWL YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINICS PAGE. St Lucie Bobcats 31, Florida Falcons 0 The 2pt conversion failed as did the promising on-side attempt. Orlando won the 2009 SSFL Championship prior to making their move to the FFA. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Mark resigned from the FFA at the end of the 2018 season due to health reasons. The Gladiators captured their first consecutive Alliance Bowl Championship, the Gladiators have 3 Championships 2015, 2018, 2019 within the Florida Football Alliance. Football Federation Alliance (FFA 2.0) is a unique blend of committed owners who go the extra mile to ensure the league is ran in a professional manner. HIGHEST RATED. There are explosive plays that seem to be just on the brink of happening. For the Bulls, it would be their third consecutive trip to the league title game. Spanktown Boyz: A7FL (2014-?) ABOUT. Then with only 6 minutes left in the 4th the Gladiators committed what could have been a terminal mistake. Good Morning CaneSport Miami Football 4.18.23 Miami Hurricanes News of the Day; Are Shane Beamer & Co. EAFL Staff . The Gladiators came out hot and drove right down the field. Scott Carter / Senior Writer. At each Park of the Week visit, Orange Bowl Committee members, staff, ambassadors and OBIE, the Orange Bowls official mascot, entertain players and their families with in-game contests, promotions and giveaways while recognizing the efforts of park leaders, volunteers and parents. So,in taking the previous 32-0 winon the road for a 42-6 destruction of the Stingrays, we our starting to see the team that is the current 3-Peat Champions reappear. Dallas Falcons Tyrone Washington- Owner/GM In the second half the Glads came out pounding the ball again to a now tiring Hurricanes. They pass interfered withthe Gladiator receiver in the end zone. This includes, but is not limited to, the prompt payment of all disciplinary fines and/or fulfillment of suspensions assessed by the Team and/or the Florida Football Alliance. Post-Season: Adult Men Minor League Football, a full contact sport. The game ended when the Soldiers threw a pass that was tipped and went right into the hands of the Gladiators defense.It was a good game with both teams leaving it all on the field. Don't miss this chance to see history made. Posted Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 7:34 pm ET | Updated Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 8:27 pm ET. You are free to bring a folding chair and pull up a seat down the side lines and, watch them game. Before the season kicked off the Orlando Rage advised they will be folding operations, the immortals felt as if the FFA was not a good fit for their organization and decided to return to the FCFL, which will reduce the league down to 14 teams standing strong. Final score was Gladiators 34, Soldiers 30. There are currently 40 teams in the EAFL,and it is being called a "Super League". The Gladiators captured their first consecutive Alliance Bowl Championship, the Gladiators have 3 Championships 2015, 2018, 2019 within the . There are the kick-off and punt returns that seem one step from scoring, punt blocks that just miss the fingertips or kick-offs where the offense could be pinned inside the 20yd line. At present, the FFA comprises 14 teams for the 2018 season. The Gladiator linebackers and defensive line weremore that the Wolverines could handle and with 3 minutes to go in the 4th quarter the score was 20 - 13 Gladiators. . Jacksonville Knights 21, South Brevard Rams 19, Miami Magic City Bulls 36, Miami Spartans 0, Orlando Rage 40, Miami Magic City Bulls 34. Flagler Knights@ Tri County Soldiers. Toni Whitt, Patch Staff. But with 1:50 to go in the game the Soldiers were forcedby avery aggressive Gladiator defenseinto a very big mistake. Recreational fall/spring tackle/flag football program in palm beach county that was. Speaking of streaksthe Glads host the Stingrays in Week #5 in an attempt to extend their 23-home game regular season winning streak.Type your paragraph here. USA Football Master Trainers go out to each OBYFA league and provide coaches with Heads up Football components including concussion recognition and response, equipment fitting, emergency action plans, heads up tackling and blocking, heat and hydration and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. "To all of my family, friends and fans, I made a mistake that I really, really regret and I apologize for that," Ford said in a statement prepared by South Florida following his dismissal. With 14.6 seconds left on the clock the Gladiators completed the comeback with a touchdown pass to a waiting receiver in the end zone. that is the case at Lakeland HS where the championship game was held. According to Williams, Ford tallied two carries for 67 yards against the Tigers. If you want to see what may be the biggest game of the entire regular season, then you, The Gladiators are doing something different this game. March 5th was a sad day in the FFA, Mark K Trueblood a former commissioner, and friend passed away, and will truly be missed. The Spartans are use to putting up only 14.8ppg and should struggle against the Gladiatorswho allow a miserly8.9ppg. The Thunder will be a The commitment of our owners is so great that they are guided by their own convictions to operate at the highest level. The Gladiatorshave started the preseasonranked #4 overall in the EAFL, but they won't stay there very long. On the extra point the Glads false started and got a flag. Florida: Jacksonville Dixie Blues: Jacksonville, FL: Florida: Miami Fury: Miami, FL: Florida: Orlando Anarchy: Orlando, FL: Florida: Iowa Phoenix: Des Moines . In fact they have something like 25 sacks in the first 2 games alone. Admission is only $10 for adults and $5 for kids 8 - 11. They also have, around a half dozen interceptions. Less than a year ago, Ford and his South Florida teammates were preparing for 2010 International Bowl opponent Northern Illinois. We are hoping to provide another avenue for him to further his career and get him back on track. News. Gladiators defeated the Miami 'Magic . During the camp, cheerleaders participate in classes that are tailored their specific age group. But they simply were no match for the Gladiators. Back on February 6th these two teams met for the first time and the result was a 13-6 Gladiator win in what was a defensive battle. A bit later the Soldiers scored again. The center snapped the ball when the QB wasn't looking and it sailed past him down to the 2 yard line. After a well earned bye week, the Gladiators join the 2022 Play-off fray. And with the winthe Gladiators won their 3rddivision title in a row.. Southwest Florida Gladiators Inc. 2014-2021. The 6 points of the Soldiers came off another Gladiator mistake. There is a WFA team in your area! This years Federation Bowl was held in Lakeland Florida on a nice turf field. The Southeast Florida Reapers earn a first round by due to the Florida Stingrays advising the league on April 9th their season was ending do to unforeseen circumstances. Want to post on Patch? The FFA is no more,and the Gladiators have joined the EAFL. Now heading into their third campaign and joining a new league, the Florida Football Alliance, the War Eagles are soaring towards high expectations this winter. Of the seven new teams, four (Rage, Millionaires, Spartans and Knights) would qualify for the league's post-season playoffs. Lack of discipline on outside containment on the Defense, has been a thorn so far this season. Jax Xmen@ Brevard Hurricanes. By the end of the 3rd quarter the score was Gladiators 13, Wolverines 6. Since then the Gladiators have gone on to appear in 4 Championship games and win all 4 of them in only 7 seasons. The Glads had issues on offense, defense, special teams with penalties galore BUT with all those errors, they still almost pulled it out in the end. Over this 3 season, championship stretch, the Gladiators are an impressive 37-1. LEAGUE . The Florida Football Alliance (FFA) opened its third tear of operation on January 16th, 2010 with 18 teams. The Florida Football Alliance is a 501(c)6 non-profit corporation that serves as an organized league for Adult Amateur football teams at the Minor League level. But the Gladiators weren'tdone. . The Gladiators finished with perfect 10-0 regular season records, while the Commandos finished at (9-1), South Florida Wolverines finished (9-1), and the Magic City Bulls finished (9-1). The Gladiators were the away team and got the non-airconditioned locker, room, Crazy that any stadium in Florida has a hot box for a locker room but. At present, the FFA comprises 14 teams for the 2018 season. Well, theyare back and are looking better than ever. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Ford signed a contract with the Bradenton Gladiators and played for the Sarasota Millionaires' Florida Football Alliance rival last spring. By the time the game happened it was naturally at a fever pitch.This contest would happen at the Gladiators home field whereas the last, time these two teams met happened at the Soldiers field. Wewill see who the big gorrilla is. Then the terrific Gladiators defense did what they needed to do. In nearly 2 decades in the FFA (Florida Football Alliance), the Gladiators have accomplished a great deal. recognizes select youth football parks across South Florida each Saturday during the fall as part of its continuous community engagement and support through the inclusion of sports. During the offseason, the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance host a series of FREE Coaches Clinics throughout its participating leagues in conjunction with USA Football. Down by 8pts, the Defense stepped it up and drove the Thunder backwards and thenforced them into a bad punt.
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