Week 20: DE Clyde Simmons (VBN) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Clyde Simmons of the Virginia Beach Nighthawks has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Simmons finished with 2 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FR.

Week 20: QB Randall Cunningham (VBN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Virginia Beach Nighthawks' Randall Cunningham threw 3 touchdowns, completing 16 of 25 passes for 224 yards in the Nighthawks victory over the Omaha River Rats.

After being drafted in Round 4 of the 1995 amateur draft, season number 10 for Cunningham, has seen some impressive numbers including 40 touchdown passes this season.

Game Recaps for Week 20

Nighthawks - 41, River Rats - 17
Freedom - 38, Direwolves - 13
Rangers - 51, Frost Giants - 28
Colonials - 31, Infinity Stones - 12

Game of the Week: San Antonio Rangers at Vancouver Frost Giants

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Vancouver Frost Giants
They are well coached. I am sure head coach Bry Boat has them prepared for this game. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker. Defensively he makes great adjustments. He will out-prepare any opponent. They will put up a lot of points.

Mary Moore : Vancouver Frost Giants
For this match up, I would argue that the key is whether they can contain Thurman Thomas - RB. If not, he will destroy them. Just win baby.

Jim Nox : Vancouver Frost Giants
I really think having so strong and vocal leaders like Will Shields - G and Dale Carter - SS in the locker room and on the field is invaluable and definitely helps the Frost Giants win this game. This should be some good football.

Darren Francis : Vancouver Frost Giants
This should be obvious to anyone who looks a the teams.

Virginia Beach Nighthawks defense dominates!

The Nighthawks' defense is terrorizing opponents this season. In 17 games they’ve surrendered only 5170 total yards and 300 points. Rod Woodson - CB is the ringleader of the defense with 116 stops on the year. Could the D be back in Virginia Beach?

Week 19: QB Randall Cunningham (VBN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Virginia Beach Nighthawks quarterback Randall Cunningham has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Nighthawks defeated the Danbury Colonials, 28 to 23. Cunningham did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 20 of 33 passes for 235 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 37 to 15, and a passer rating of 87.4.

Week 19: LB Mike Jones (ORR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Jones absolutely dominated in the River Rats 24-21 game with the Montreal Express. He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Sfty.

Game Recaps for Week 19

Nighthawks - 28, Colonials - 23
River Rats - 24, Express - 21
Infinity Stones - 31, Direwolves - 28
Rangers - 40, Frost Giants - 10
Cobras - 17, Freedom - 13

Game of the Week: Vancouver Frost Giants at San Antonio Rangers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Vancouver Frost Giants
This will be a tough game and that is where leaders such as Will Shields - G and Dale Carter - SS will shine and help them get the win.

Mary Moore : Vancouver Frost Giants
I really like their defense. When they win here, people will take notice.

Jim Nox : Vancouver Frost Giants
Head coach Bry Boat puts them over the top in this game. He is doing some really smart things on offense. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense. He is really good at analyzing and preparing for opponents. Boy, oh boy am I looking forward to this.

Darren Francis : Vancouver Frost Giants
In the context of this game, it seems a given that they have to contain Junior Seau - LB. I think they will fail. Expect him to show up in a big way and make a difference.

Week 18: DE Chris Doleman (NYI) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Doleman absolutely dominated in the Frost Giants 30-20 game with the New York Infinity Stones. He finished with 6 Tck, 2 Sck.

Week 18: QB Steve Young (PHI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Philadelphia Freedom' Steve Young threw 5 touchdowns, completing 20 of 28 passes for 371 yards in the Freedom victory over the Omaha River Rats.

After being drafted in Round 4 of the 1995 amateur draft, season number 10 for Young, has seen some impressive numbers including 30 touchdown passes this season.

Game Recaps for Week 18

Nighthawks - 34, Rangers - 17
Direwolves - 27, Cobras - 3
Express - 13, Colonials - 0
Freedom - 48, River Rats - 36
Frost Giants - 30, Infinity Stones - 20

Game of the Week: San Antonio Rangers at Virginia Beach Nighthawks

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
They will win again this week.

Mary Moore : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
Having team player who help coordinate everyone else is invaluable and definitely helps the Nighthawks win this game. If you look at their roster, I see Randall Cunningham - QB and Clyde Simmons - DE playing this kind of role. When they win here, people will take notice.

Jim Nox : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
I really think their offense will make the difference. They are 2nd in the league passing touchdowns with 32. They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 17. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 187.1! They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 27.7!

Darren Francis : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
Looking at the teams, you would be a fool not to think Neil Smith - DE will run circles around the offense. This is going to be great to watch.

Virginia Beach Nighthawks defense dominates!

The Nighthawks' defense is beating the brakes off people this season. In 15 games they’ve given up only 4609 total yards and 260 points. Rod Woodson - CB is the skipper of the defense with 103 stops on the year. Could the D be back in Virginia Beach?

Week 17: LB Wilber Marshall (PHI) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Marshall absolutely dominated in the Freedom 38-23 game with the Vancouver Frost Giants. He finished with 7 Tck, 2 Sck.

Week 17: QB Steve Young (PHI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Philadelphia Freedom' Steve Young threw 4 touchdowns, completing 19 of 29 passes for 380 yards in the Freedom victory over the Vancouver Frost Giants.

After being drafted in Round 4 of the 1995 amateur draft, season number 10 for Young, has seen some impressive numbers including 25 touchdown passes this season.

Game Recaps for Week 17

Nighthawks - 52, Infinity Stones - 17
Cobras - 20, Express - 9
Colonials - 26, River Rats - 13
Rangers - 30, Direwolves - 27
Freedom - 38, Frost Giants - 23

Game of the Week: Alaska Direwolves at San Antonio Rangers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Alaska Direwolves
I love what they are doing in Alaska coaching-wise. Head coach Paul Danskin is a major reason they will win this game. He is running a great offense. He is doing some clever things with his defense. A close win.

Mary Moore : Alaska Direwolves
Looking at the teams, a good bet is that Michael Strahan will be dominant here. The young DE is going to cause headaches for any offense. This week is no difference.

Jim Nox : Alaska Direwolves
Look for their defense to dominate. They are 3rd in sacks with 33. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 21.9. They are 3rd in interceptions with 13. They are 3rd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 2nd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 4th in forced fumbles. I am looking forward to watching this showdown.

Darren Francis : San Antonio Rangers
This is just going by my intuition.

Danbury Colonials upset the San Antonio Rangers!

With an outstanding effort the Danbury Colonials pull off the upset against San Antonio Rangers.
Everyone had expected the San Antonio Rangers to handle the Danbury Colonials with easy, but the Colonials just wanted it more. This was really a must win game for the Rangers, and the loss will surely put a dent in their confidence.

Week 16: LB Hardy Nickerson (DAN) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Nickerson absolutely dominated in the Colonials 22-20 game with the San Antonio Rangers. He finished with 6 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Sfty.

Week 16: RB Curtis Martin (DAN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Martin's 18 att, 110 yds, 2 TD performance against the San Antonio Rangers. Martin from Pittsburgh was selected in round 2, 0 years ago.

Martin now has 1035 Rushing Yards and 11 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 16

Direwolves - 35, Infinity Stones - 24
Express - 30, Freedom - 7
River Rats - 22, Cobras - 19
Nighthawks - 24, Frost Giants - 14
Colonials - 22, Rangers - 20

Game of the Week: Alaska Direwolves at New York Infinity Stones

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Alaska Direwolves
Head coach Paul Danskin runs a tight ship in Alaska. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker. Defensively he makes great adjustments.

Mary Moore : Alaska Direwolves
For this game, it seems to me that Mike Fox is the best DE's in this game. He will have a great day and be critical in this game.

Jim Nox : Alaska Direwolves
This is a very good offense. They are 2nd in the league passing touchdowns with 27. They are 1st in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 2nd in the league in pancakes. They are 4th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards. They are 2nd in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 13. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 150.2! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 28.3!

Darren Francis : Alaska Direwolves
This should be obvious to anyone who looks a the teams. I am looking forward to watching this showdown.

Week 15: RB Barry Sanders (SAR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 15's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Barry Sanders. His 21 att, 122 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 30 to 3 victory for the San Antonio Rangers.

The former Oklahoma State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 1318 Yards and 9 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 15: CB Troy Vincent (NYI) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Troy Vincent of the New York Infinity Stones has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Vincent finished with 13 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 15

Infinity Stones - 23, Cobras - 17
Express - 25, Nighthawks - 24
Rangers - 30, Freedom - 3
Frost Giants - 20, Colonials - 13

Game of the Week: San Antonio Rangers at Philadelphia Freedom

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Philadelphia Freedom
Head coach Bob Rosse runs a tight ship in Philadelphia. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan. He is doing some really smart things on offense. He is preparation and gameplanning is great. But it will be much closer than many think..

Mary Moore : Philadelphia Freedom
Certainly, this defense will have a good game. They are 5th in sacks with 25. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 21.5. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 239.8 per game. They are 3rd in interceptions with 12. The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.

Jim Nox : Philadelphia Freedom
There will be some very good football to watch here.

Darren Francis : Philadelphia Freedom
Really this could go either way, but you will never get me to admit it.

Week 14: RB Barry Sanders (SAR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 14's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Barry Sanders. His 15 att, 140 yds, 1 TD, 3 rec, 75 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 45 to 24 victory for the Alaska Direwolves.

The former Oklahoma State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 1196 Yards and 8 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 14: LB Wilber Marshall (PHI) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Marshall absolutely dominated in the Colonials 35-7 game with the Philadelphia Freedom. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int.

Game Recaps for Week 14

Express - 13, Infinity Stones - 10
Frost Giants - 13, River Rats - 6
Direwolves - 45, Rangers - 24
Colonials - 35, Freedom - 7

Game of the Week: San Antonio Rangers at Alaska Direwolves

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Antonio Rangers
For this match up, it is likely that Barry Sanders - RB will be a key player to watch. He always delivers a highlight reel. A tough choice. I think it will be a close game.

Mary Moore : Alaska Direwolves
This defense is likely to step up this week. They are 3rd in sacks with 30. They are 3rd in pass defense. They only give up 234.8 per game. They are 2nd in the league in tackles for loss. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. They win big.

Jim Nox : San Antonio Rangers
Of course the Rangers win! With team players like Richmond Webb - T and Gary Clark - WR who make everyone around them better, how could they not? If they do not win, I have to buy cake for the entire office. That is how sure I am.

Darren Francis : San Antonio Rangers
Do not throw statistics at me! The Rangers win because they are the better team.

Week 13: RB Marcus Allen (ADW) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 13's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Marcus Allen. His 13 att, 146 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 38 to 10 victory for the Alaska Direwolves.

The former USC gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 1401 Yards and 8 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 13: LB Greg Lloyd (PHI) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Greg Lloyd of the Philadelphia Freedom has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Lloyd finished with 7 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 13

Freedom - 27, Cobras - 13
Express - 17, Infinity Stones - 14
Direwolves - 38, Frost Giants - 10
Rangers - 22, Nighthawks - 19
River Rats - 30, Colonials - 19

Game of the Week: Virginia Beach Nighthawks at San Antonio Rangers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Antonio Rangers
Head coach Willie Kai Oatee puts them over the top in this game. He is a great offensive mind. He is running an explosive defense.

Mary Moore : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
The Nighthawks really gell on the field. They play as a unit and that gets them the win this week. You only need to look at guys like Randall Cunningham - QB and Clyde Simmons - DE to see the importance. Team players like that helps you win games.

Jim Nox : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
Leadership. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Clyde Simmons - DE. He will lead the way and help them win. This may be a pivotal game for their season.

Darren Francis : San Antonio Rangers
Looking at how the teams match up, I agree with popular opinion that The Rangers rely on Albert Lewis - SS on their defense. Big names make big plays in big games, I cannot wait to watch this. Replace the batteries in your remote. You do not want to miss this game.

Week 12: QB Randall Cunningham (VBN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Virginia Beach Nighthawks' Randall Cunningham threw 3 touchdowns, completing 12 of 24 passes for 208 yards in the Frost Giants victory over the Virginia Beach Nighthawks.

After being drafted in Round 4 of the 1995 amateur draft, season number 10 for Cunningham, has seen some impressive numbers including 22 touchdown passes this season.

Week 12: LB Kevin Greene (MEX) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Greene absolutely dominated in the Express 19-12 game with the Alaska Direwolves. He finished with 11 Tck, 1 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 12

Frost Giants - 34, Nighthawks - 33
Colonials - 30, Cobras - 17
Infinity Stones - 34, River Rats - 14
Express - 19, Direwolves - 12
Rangers - 28, Freedom - 21

Game of the Week: Vancouver Frost Giants at Virginia Beach Nighthawks

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
Head coach Jimmy "Jam" Vendetta puts them over the top in this game. He is really good at analyzing and preparing for opponents. There will be some very good football to watch here.

Mary Moore : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
This is a very good offense. They are 3rd in the league passing touchdowns with 19. They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 12. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 182.4! They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 26.3!

Jim Nox : Vancouver Frost Giants
I see them winning again this week.

Darren Francis : Vancouver Frost Giants
I really think having so strong and vocal leaders like Will Shields - G and Dale Carter - SS in the locker room and on the field is invaluable and definitely helps the Frost Giants win this game. Believe me.

Omaha River Rats take home the upset victory!

The Omaha River Rats fans are celebrating after the River Rats took down the St. Louis Cobras.
In a fantastic effort the River Rats brought home the win against a superior opponent. The supporters of the River Rats are taking the victory as evidence that the team is only a couple of seasons away from being a top program, if they can keep progressing and developing their program.

Week 11: QB Steve McNair (ORR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Omaha River Rats' Steve McNair threw 0 touchdowns, completing 19 of 30 passes for 173 yards in the River Rats victory over the St. Louis Cobras.

After being drafted in Round 3 of the 1995 amateur draft, season number 0 for McNair, has seen some impressive numbers including 6 touchdown passes this season.

Week 11: FS Aeneas Williams (ADW) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Aeneas Williams of the Alaska Direwolves has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Williams finished with 8 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 11

River Rats - 10, Cobras - 9
Direwolves - 35, Colonials - 21

Game of the Week: Alaska Direwolves at Danbury Colonials

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Alaska Direwolves
I think having a team players like Jerry Rice - WR is the kind of thing that will help the Direwolves win this game.

Mary Moore : Alaska Direwolves
In this game, I think a good bet is that Michael Strahan - DE can take over a game. Looking at the Direwolves defense, it is clear that when he shows up, it is always entertaining. This will really be a statement win.

Jim Nox : Danbury Colonials
You got to like this offense. They are 3rd in the league passing yards per game. They average 282.2! This will either be wildly entertaining or a dull grind. I see no middle between the two.

Darren Francis : Alaska Direwolves
The leadership on this team is great. Having a guy like Shannon Sharpe - TE on the field and in the locker room is exactly what you need to win games like this.

Defense dominates in Montreal.

The Express D-Line is beating up opposing offenses so far this season with a total of 14 sacks, 1 forced fumbles and 109 tackles in 10 games.

Game Recaps for Week 10

Infinity Stones - 30, Nighthawks - 23
Direwolves - 33, Cobras - 16
Rangers - 23, Express - 15
Frost Giants - 31, Freedom - 24

Week 10: LB Kevin Greene (MEX) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Kevin Greene of the Montreal Express has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Greene finished with 12 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int.

Week 10: WR Henry Ellard (PHI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Henry Ellard of the Philadelphia Freedom receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 6 rec, 151 yds, 3 TD effort. The former Round 11 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 770 yards on the season.

Game of the Week: Virginia Beach Nighthawks at New York Infinity Stones

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : New York Infinity Stones
The Infinity Stones win. You can quote me on that. If they lose this one, I will never hear the end of it.

Mary Moore : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
This week, the Nighthawks will will need to come together as a team to win. Players like Randall Cunningham - QB and Clyde Simmons - DE who have great team playing skills and understand what everyone needs to to will be pivotal for this.

Jim Nox : New York Infinity Stones
It may come down to the wire though.

Darren Francis : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
I am sure head coach Jimmy "Jam" Vendetta has something up his sleeve for this game. He is preparation and gameplanning is great. But it will be much closer than many think..

Omaha River Rats take home the upset victory!

With an outstanding performance the Omaha River Rats pull off the upset against Philadelphia Freedom.
Everyone had expected the Philadelphia Freedom to get an easy win at home against the Omaha River Rats. The River Rats however, thought differently. Blowing a must win game will surely put a dent in the Freedom confidence.

Week 9: WR Andre Reed (NYI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Andre Reed of the New York Infinity Stones receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 7 rec, 163 yds, 1 TD effort. The former Round 5 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 1057 yards on the season.

Week 9: FS Blaine Bishop (ORR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Blaine Bishop of the Omaha River Rats has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Bishop finished with 4 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 9

Nighthawks - 20, Express - 7
Cobras - 38, Frost Giants - 13
Direwolves - 24, Colonials - 21
Infinity Stones - 27, Rangers - 21
River Rats - 23, Freedom - 13

Game of the Week: New York Infinity Stones at San Antonio Rangers

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Antonio Rangers
They are on a win streak. They will continue that streak. They will win this game.

Mary Moore : San Antonio Rangers
Looking at the two rosters, I think a good bet is that Ashley Ambrose is the best FS's in this game. He will have a great day and be critical in this game. A close win.

Jim Nox : San Antonio Rangers
Looking at how the teams match up, I agree with popular opinion that Steve Wisniewski - G should be a factor. He is putting up a solid season. He will run wild in this game unless the defense finds an effective way to counter him. This will be a very entertaining game.

Darren Francis : San Antonio Rangers
Surely, the Rangers win. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. This will be a very up and down affair.

Week 8: DE Richard Dent (MEX) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Richard Dent of the Montreal Express has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Dent finished with 4 Tck, 2 Sck.

Week 8: QB Randall Cunningham (VBN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Virginia Beach Nighthawks' Randall Cunningham threw 2 touchdowns, completing 16 of 31 passes for 160 yards in the Nighthawks victory over the Alaska Direwolves.

After being drafted in Round 4 of the 1995 amateur draft, season number 10 for Cunningham, has seen some impressive numbers including 14 touchdown passes this season.

Game Recaps for Week 8

Rangers - 35, River Rats - 20
Nighthawks - 38, Direwolves - 17
Cobras - 24, Frost Giants - 10
Express - 19, Colonials - 13

Game of the Week: Virginia Beach Nighthawks at Alaska Direwolves

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Alaska Direwolves
This defense is likely to step up this week. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 22.3. They are 4th in pass defense. They only give up 230.3 per game. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. We will be talking about this game for a long time.

Mary Moore : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
Surely, the Nighthawks win. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise.

Jim Nox : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
I think their offense is really good. They are 5th in the league passing touchdowns with 12. They are maulers, 5th in the league in pancakes. They are 5th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards. They are 1st in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 9. They are 1st in the league rushing yards per game. They average 190.7! They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 26! Replace the batteries in your remote. You do not want to miss this game.

Darren Francis : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
Leadership. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Clyde Simmons - DE. He will lead the way and help them win. If they do not win, I have to buy cake for the entire office. That is how sure I am.

Big boys shows the way in Omaha.

The big men from River Rats are slapping defenses around this year. They’ve given up only 4 sacks in 7 games while collecting 179 pancakes.

Week 7: QB Troy Aikman (VFG) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Vancouver Frost Giants quarterback Troy Aikman has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Frost Giants defeated the Montreal Express, 17 to 13. Aikman did his part, throwing 2 touchdowns, completing 33 of 49 passes for 392 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 10 to 8, and a passer rating of 86.7.

Week 7: CB Eugene Robinson (ADW) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Robinson's ball hawking ability was on display in the Direwolves 31-13 game with the Omaha River Rats. He finished with 8 Tck, 1 Int.

"Eugene has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Direwolves Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 7

Nighthawks - 21, Freedom - 10
Cobras - 17, Infinity Stones - 13
Direwolves - 31, River Rats - 13
Rangers - 34, Colonials - 17
Frost Giants - 17, Express - 13

Game of the Week: Philadelphia Freedom at Virginia Beach Nighthawks

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Philadelphia Freedom
In the context of this game, I think a good bet is that the Freedom' defense goes through Bryan Cox - LB. This man has the ability to change games.

Mary Moore : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
They won their last game, they will win this game.

Jim Nox : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
This is just going by my intuition. This should be some good football.

Darren Francis : Virginia Beach Nighthawks
Head coach Jimmy "Jam" Vendetta has this team running like a well oiled machine. The way he and his coaches prepare is beautiful.

Terrell Davis - RB shines!

Terrell Davis - RB is looking like the real deal out there so far this season. If he keeps playing such inspired football, he’s got a shot at making it into the HOF at the end of his career

Week 6: LB Hardy Nickerson (DAN) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Nickerson absolutely dominated in the Cobras 21-19 game with the Danbury Colonials. He finished with 7 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FR.

Week 6: QB Randall Cunningham (VBN) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Virginia Beach Nighthawks' Randall Cunningham threw 2 touchdowns, completing 12 of 20 passes for 116 yards in the Nighthawks victory over the Omaha River Rats.

After being drafted in Round 4 of the 1995 amateur draft, season number 10 for Cunningham, has seen some impressive numbers including 10 touchdown passes this season.

Game Recaps for Week 6

Freedom - 21, Infinity Stones - 10
Rangers - 28, Express - 17
Nighthawks - 38, River Rats - 3
Frost Giants - 35, Direwolves - 24
Cobras - 21, Colonials - 19

Game of the Week: San Antonio Rangers at Montreal Express

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Montreal Express
This week, the Express will will need to come together as a team to win. Players like Deion Sanders - CB and Mark Rypien - QB who have great team playing skills and understand what everyone needs to to will be pivotal for this.

Mary Moore : Montreal Express
All aboard the Express hypetrain.

Jim Nox : San Antonio Rangers
This offense is likely to step up this week. They are 2nd in the league passing touchdowns with 11. They are 2nd in the league passing yards per game. They average 302.8! They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are 4th in the league average yards per rush. They are 3rd in the league rushing touchdowns with 6. They are 5th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 101.8! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 40.8! I am really on the fence for this one, but I stand my prediction.

Darren Francis : San Antonio Rangers
Looking at the teams, I am certain that Rod Smith - WR will be a key player to watch. He always delivers a highlight reel.

Week 5: WR Andre Reed (NYI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Reed's 3 rec, 186 yds, 2 TD effort led the way for the New York Infinity Stones. This weeks 186 receiving yards bring his season total to 612 yards with 9 touchdowns on the season.

"To Andre, football is about winning and nothing else. He is one of the hardest workers on our team and deserves the attention he is getting from the media and fans." - Infinity Stones Coach

Week 5: FS Steve Atwater (NYI) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Atwater's ball hawking ability was on display in the Infinity Stones 47-0 game with the Vancouver Frost Giants. He finished with 4 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Steve has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Infinity Stones Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 5

Cobras - 17, Nighthawks - 14
Infinity Stones - 47, Frost Giants - 0
Direwolves - 38, River Rats - 15
Freedom - 43, Express - 10

Game of the Week: Vancouver Frost Giants at New York Infinity Stones

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Vancouver Frost Giants
You have to think of the roles Thurman Thomas - RB and Will Shields - G play on this team. They are the players who make everyone work together as a team. Playing as a unit will ensure the Frost Giants win these difficult games.

Mary Moore : New York Infinity Stones
Do not throw statistics at me! The Infinity Stones win because they are the better team. They might even win with three touchdowns.

Jim Nox : Vancouver Frost Giants
I do not think you get very far against their defense. They are 3rd in sacks with 9. They are 3rd in points allowed, averaging only 19. They are 4th in pass defense. They only give up 237.3 per game. They are 2nd in run defense. Giving up only 67.3 yards per game. They are 4th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 5th in forced fumbles. Just win baby.

Darren Francis : New York Infinity Stones
In this game, I think that Shawn Jefferson - WR can take over a game. The Infinity Stones offense is great when he shows up. The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.

Terrell Davis - RB is playing great!

Terrell Davis - RB is looking like the bees knees out there so far this season. If he keeps playing such astonishing football, he’s got a shot at becoming a hometown favorite.

Week 4: FS Eric Turner (DAN) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Eric Turner of the Danbury Colonials has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Turner finished with 6 Tck, 2 Sck.

Week 4: QB Steve Young (PHI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Philadelphia Freedom' Steve Young threw 2 touchdowns, completing 20 of 27 passes for 302 yards in the Freedom victory over the Alaska Direwolves.

After being drafted in Round 4 of the 1995 amateur draft, season number 10 for Young, has seen some impressive numbers including 7 touchdown passes this season.

Game Recaps for Week 4

Rangers - 35, Infinity Stones - 12
Express - 24, Cobras - 16
Freedom - 27, Direwolves - 23
Frost Giants - 31, River Rats - 16
Nighthawks - 31, Colonials - 0

Game of the Week: San Antonio Rangers at New York Infinity Stones

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Antonio Rangers
In the context of this game, I think a good bet is that Ashley Ambrose - FS is the guy to watch, this man is pivotal to the Rangers defense.

Mary Moore : San Antonio Rangers
They have a dominant defense. They do not get enough credit for that. They are 5th in sacks with 6. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 17.7. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 233 per game. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 89.3 yards per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 7. They are 5th in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 5th in forced fumbles. This is going to be a very viewer friendly game.

Jim Nox : New York Infinity Stones
They get their win and this game will be just another day at the office.

Darren Francis : San Antonio Rangers
Do not believe it if anyone tells you the Rangers are overhyped. They are who we thought they were. This should be some good football.

Week 3: RB Barry Sanders (SAR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Sanders's 17 att, 111 yds, 2 TD, 1 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD performance against the Omaha River Rats. Sanders from Oklahoma State was selected in round 1, 6 years ago.

Sanders now has 219 Rushing Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 3: SS Bubba McDowell (DAN) wins Defensive Player of the Week

SS Bubba McDowell of the Danbury Colonials has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. McDowell finished with 3 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Cobras - 23, Nighthawks - 20
Direwolves - 21, Express - 6
Rangers - 47, River Rats - 16
Infinity Stones - 31, Freedom - 20
Colonials - 31, Frost Giants - 29

Game of the Week: Danbury Colonials at Vancouver Frost Giants

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Vancouver Frost Giants
This week, the Frost Giants will will need to come together as a team to win. Players like Thurman Thomas - RB and Will Shields - G who have great team playing skills and understand what everyone needs to to will be pivotal for this. It may even be a blow out.

Mary Moore : Vancouver Frost Giants
For this game, it seems to me that Dermontti Dawson will be dominant here. The young C is going to cause headaches for any defense. This week is no difference.

Jim Nox : Danbury Colonials
This offense is likely to step up this week.

Darren Francis : Vancouver Frost Giants
This week, the Frost Giants will count on the leadership of Will Shields - G and Dale Carter - SS to get the win. It is leadership skills like that you need for these tough games.

Week 2: WR Gary Clark (SAR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Clark's 4 rec, 148 yds, 2 TD effort led the way for the San Antonio Rangers. This weeks 148 receiving yards bring his season total to 260 yards with 2 touchdowns on the season.

"To Gary, football is about winning and nothing else. He is one of the hardest workers on our team and deserves the attention he is getting from the media and fans." - Rangers Coach

Game Recaps for Week 2

Nighthawks - 38, Direwolves - 27
Frost Giants - 27, Express - 10
Infinity Stones - 21, River Rats - 13
Rangers - 44, Cobras - 13
Freedom - 14, Colonials - 13

Week 2: CB Cris Dishman (VFG) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Dishman's ball hawking ability was on display in the Frost Giants 27-10 game with the Montreal Express. He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Cris has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Frost Giants Defensive Coordinator

Game of the Week: Vancouver Frost Giants at Montreal Express

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : Montreal Express
The Express are for real!

Mary Moore : Montreal Express
The leadership on this team is great. Having a guy like Bernie Kosar - QB on the field and in the locker room is exactly what you need to win games like this. It may even be a blow out.

Jim Nox : Vancouver Frost Giants
In the context of this game, my prediction is that there is one thing you have to mention. There is this LB named Junior Seau. I expect everyone will be watching him, and he will shine. This will be a very entertaining game.

Darren Francis : Montreal Express
They won their last game, they will win this game. Replace the batteries in your remote. You do not want to miss this game.

Week 1: WR Andre Reed (NYI) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Reed's 4 rec, 186 yds, 2 TD effort led the way for the New York Infinity Stones. This weeks 186 receiving yards bring his season total to 186 yards with 2 touchdowns on the season.

"To Andre, football is about winning and nothing else. He is one of the hardest workers on our team and deserves the attention he is getting from the media and fans." - Infinity Stones Coach

Week 1: FS Robert Griffith (ORR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Griffith's ball hawking ability was on display in the Express 24-13 game with the Omaha River Rats. He finished with 8 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Robert has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -River Rats Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 1

Rangers - 37, Cobras - 24
Colonials - 26, Infinity Stones - 20
Express - 24, River Rats - 13
Nighthawks - 20, Freedom - 14

Season Predictions

The sports journalists association has published the results of this year's division prediction polls among their twenty top sports journalists.

Golden Conference : New York Infinity Stones with 11 votes (Runner up: Omaha River Rats with 7 votes)

New Generation Conference : Alaska Direwolves with 10 votes (Runner up: Vancouver Frost Giants with 8 votes)

Game of the Week: San Antonio Rangers at St. Louis Cobras

Our Expert Predictions:

Jeremy Piper : San Antonio Rangers
For this game, it seems to me that Albert Lewis - SS is going to wreck havoc for the Rangers defense.

Mary Moore : San Antonio Rangers
This offense is likely to step up this week. This will be watercooler talk on monday. Do not miss it.

Jim Nox : San Antonio Rangers
They will get back in the winning column this week. Just win baby.

Darren Francis : San Antonio Rangers
I think having a leader like Johnnie Morton - WR is the kind of thing that will help the Rangers win this game. You heard it here first.

CB Troy Vincent (NYI) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The New York Infinity Stones drafted Troy Vincent #1 overall in the 1995 draft. The 6' 1" CB fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Infinity Stones general manager: "It's up to us to develop him and get good players around him."

"The great thing about the game of football is, it's a team game," Vincent said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

Offensive Coordinator John Lindstrom (VFG) signs contract extension!

The Frost Giants have announced that they will be keeping John Lindstrom on board as their Offensive Coordinator. Lindstrom has been signed to a contract extension worth $4,800,000 for 3 years.

Head Coach David Castellanos (MEX) signs contract extension!

The Express have announced that they will be keeping David Castellanos on board as their Head Coach. Castellanos has been signed to a contract extension worth $8,500,000 for 3 years.