As Supreme Sports release their latest PFL simulation football game, PFL2021, 2019-20 Defensive MVP Vin Marshall of the Landor 96ers was chosen to appear on the front cover.
As Vin also headed the University Football game series in 2017, he became only the second player to appear on both games’ covers.
PFL University Graduates | Players Draft 2020
The first round selections for the 2020 PFL Draft took place on Friday 5th June in the city of Chakota.
There were a few trades, including the number two and number five pick, but the teams picked mostly as predicted.
Michago’s highly rated End Tony Boswell was selected first by the Iomagh Steelers. He is expected to bring an intensity and pass rush that has been lacking for the steel men.
Next up, new entrants the Bristol Bulldogs traded their selection to the Harteford Hawks for their bookend Lock (Offensive Tackle) Paul Ortiz. This is Ortiz’s third team in only four seasons! With that selection, the Hawks picked End Eugene Webber from Alberta. Quick and great in pursuit, he is a great addition for the Hawks.
The Eregon Eagles boosted their forward line with Sam Grayson, a Lock (Offensive Tackle) from Stamford. He will be expected to immediately replace retired veteran Reggie Cobb.
Melboro surprised a few in the fourth pick on day one, they needed a good running back and it was between Oakland’s Eric Foster and Granada’s Kylian Floyd. The Giants thought that Foster’s running style suited them best so selected him. This meant that the Adelphia Phoenix were immediately on the phone to Harteford, who held the no. 5. After agreeing a swap of first round picks and a few further later picks, Adelphia held the number five pick and chose Kylian Floyd. They now have two good ball carriers in the backfield.
Another Granada graduate went next, as Winger Andre Peters was chosen by the San Angelo Sharks. Lock Mike Sanders from Alberta followed, by the Rochester Trojans.
The Ballymore Tigers boosted their ageing midfield core with Madison’s Alfred Foster, before the New Chester Knights used their acquired pick from the Ravens to get lineman Marcus McDougal (Oakland State) and then their next pick was End Harrison Walters (O’Connell).
The Hawks picked at 12, acquired in the deal with the Phoenix. Granada’s QB Aaron Murphy was their choice. Another first-round QB to try and turn the team around.
Selection thirteen was Clementine’s Guard Kyrie Gibson, who will be spending his days blocking for the San Angelo Miners. Gibson is a hot-headed but skilled lineman. Another lineman followed at 14, where the Hallas Stars chose Cody Jackson to block for Chase Hand.
The Wasps and champion Giants closed out the first round. Chakota Wasps picked DB Nate Hanks out of Oakland State’s defensive backfield. He can play anywhere in the back four spots. The Caligara Giants chose Ohara’s outstanding outside Midfielder Jerious Faulk, who they will be very pleased to have got at the end of the first round. A year ago, he was projected as a potential top five pick by some experts.
The Complete First Round:
| # | Team | Player | Pos | University | Notes |
| 1 | Steelers | Tony Boswell | DE | Michago | |
| 2 | Hawks | Eugene Webber | DE | Alberta | From BULLDOGS |
| 3 | Eagles | Sam Grayson | L | Stamford | |
| 4 | Lions | Eric Foster | RB | Oakland | |
| 5 | Phoenix | Kylian Floyd | RB | Granada | from HAWKS |
| 6 | Sharks | Andre Peters | WR | Granada | |
| 7 | Trojans | Mike Sanders | L | Alberta | |
| 8 | Tigers | Alfred Foster | MF | Madison | |
| 9 | Knights | Marcus McDougal | G/L | Oakland State | From RAVENS |
| 10 | Knights | Harrison Walters | DE | O’Connell | |
| 11 | 96ers | Darren Roberts | QB | Eregonia State | |
| 12 | Hawks | Aaron Murphy | QB | Granada | From PHOENIX |
| 13 | Miners | Kyrie Gibson | G | Clementine | |
| 14 | Stars | Cody Jackson | OT | Ohara | |
| 15 | Wasps | Nate Hanks | DB | Oakland State | |
| 16 | Giants | Jerious Faulk | AMF | Ohara |
Crystal Bowl 50 | PFL Championship
CHAKOTA WASPS 24
CALIGARA BULLDOGS 25|
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7 |
3 |
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24 |
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6 |
3 |
3 |
13 |
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25 |
1st Quarter:
CAL FG Wright 41; 3-0
CAL FG Wright 44; 6-0
CHA Harris 46 pass to Tucker (Wall kick); 6-7
2nd Quarter:
CAL FG Wright 37; 9-7
CHA FG Wall 39; 9-10
3rd Quarter:
CAL FG Wright 31; 12-10
CHA Harris 27 pass to Blackmon (Wall kick); 12-17
4th Quarter:
CAL Slater 8 pass to Morales (Wright Kick); 19-17
CHA Harris 12 pass to Rogers (Wall kick); 19-24
CAL Slater 36 pass to Slater (Conver failed); 25-24
The Caligara Bulldogs required two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter from QB Zack Slater to come from behind to gian redemption from last year’s title game loss.
Slater had an uncomfortable first half, completing only six of thirteen passes. RB Jeremy Franklin had gained nearly 100 yards to keep the Bulldogs competitive.
The Wasps had a good performance from Trent Harris at the helm, gaining 274 yards through the air and three touchdowns. Harris overcame a second quarter interception, to lead the team to 10-9, 17-12 and 24-19 leads. His second interception effectively ended the game with 00:54 remaining.
Going into the fourth quarter, trailing 17-12, the Bulldogs regained the lead on an 8 yard pass from Slater to Morales. The lead didn’t last long, as Harris drove the Wasps downfield through the air, completing the drive with a 12 yarder to Shyrone Rogers.
The Bulldogs, with six minutes remaining needed another drive. Franklin gained two quick first downs on draw plays. Slater then found his namesake Seth on 9 and 11 yard gains. The Wasps were in their prevent defence and it was seeping gains (Ken Anderson limped off and Stephen Schmidt was playing hurt.
With 3:47 left on the clock, Zack found Seth- the Slater-to-Slater combination once more on a quick bubble screen. Seth evaded Schmidt and ran the remaining 36 yards for the score. The Bulldogs led by one point, so they attempted a two point conversion. Slater to Martinez didn’t work this time, so it remained a one point lead.
The Wasps final drive, needing just a field goal to win, ended when Kyle Neal intercepted a pass intended for Blackmon.
In just his second year as a Head Coach, Jon Palmer has topped the Mountain, an incredible achievement.
Several Teams have announced Coaching releases following the conclusion of the 2019-20 PFL Regular Season
IOMAGH STEELERS
General Manager Brian Watkins decided to retain Head Coach Chuck Johnson. Following conversations on Sunday night and through Monday, both coordinators have left by mutual agreement.
Fired – Attack Coordinator: Den Simpkins
Defence Coordinator: Simon Davies
MELBORO LIONS
Giants management retained Head Coach Neil Fagan, but he let both his coordinators go and will announce their replacements soon.
Fired- Attack Co-ordinator: Fred Quinn, Defence Co-ordinator: Bill Brocker
ROCHESTER TROJANS
Owner John Michael Westerly and Chief Executive Kerry Marshall reportedly met with General Manager Cary Young and Head Coach Will James. They have fired Coach James, along with Deputy Coordinator Dory Lewis and Defensive Coordinator Ian Rudolph
Fired- Head Coach: Will James, Deputy Offensive Coordinator: Dory Lewis and Defensive Coordinator: Ian Rudolph.
PFL Regular Season | Week 20
It was the final week of the PFL season this weekend, with ten teams vying for th eeight playoff spots. Six teams were guaranteed sports, so some needed a bit of help to get in. What wasn’t secured were the Divisional titles for the PFL East and PFL West.
PFL EAST
Adelphia Phoenix 26-10 Landor 96ers
Matt Kelly threw for 404 yards and 2 TDs, along with Jamal Davies getting 102 yards on the ground as the Phoenix overtook the 96ers to top spot in the East. The Phoenix defence contained veteran QB Kurt Sierra and his supporting cast, holding them to 210 total yards on the day. (Frank Bowman just 66).
The 96ers defence held the Phoenix to 3TDs and 3 FGs, when it could have been much worse. The 96ers also lost WB Edgar Jammer for the playoffs, as he nurses a broken collarbone. Disasterous day for the Sixers. Continue reading Final Week: What went down and who got in
As we approach the final weekend of the PFL regular season, there are a few things still to be settled as the 8 playoff spots will be claimed. Starting off in the PFL East, there’s potential for a three-way tie involving the Phoenix, Knights and 96ers. If the Phoenix beat the 96ers on Sunday, they will have the edge, based on divisional record. All three will qualify. If the Phoenix lose, they will be needing other results to go their way.
In the Central, the Wasps can confirm the no.3 spot if they beat the Ravens- who need to win to get in, along with the Sharks, Phoenix and/or Sharks losing! If the Wasps lose, as do the 96ers- they still get seed no.3. Continue reading Final week: Who needs what to happen?
We are now down to fitting ten teams into the eight playoff spots, as the Trojans loss eliminated them fro playoff contention. There’s also been some shuffling around of playoff spots.
The Sharks moved out of the no. 8 spot and are now ‘in the running, along with the Oakland Ravens. Defending champs the Ballymore Tigers are back in the eight slot.
The 96ers and Wasps have swapped the 3 & 4, as the 96ers surprisingly lost to the Giants. Whilst the Knights win over the Phoenix moved them up over them. It’s all to play for next week.
PFL 2019-20 PLAYOFFS |
With just two weeks remaining, the top teams have made some room in three of the four divisions. It looks like the PFL West will be decided on Prime Time TV, with the Miners hosting the Stars on Saturday 1st Feb. The Sharks, who finish at the Eagles are in control of their own destiny. Win both games and definitely in. lose one and maybe still in- lose both and quite likely to stay home.
In the East the 96ers took the lead, preventing a three-way tie at the top by beating the Knights. Instead, they hold a one game advantage over the Adelphia Phoenix. Landor are still in the wild card spots.
The Central is headed by the Wasps, who have clinched their division. The Ravens and Trojans meet this coming weekend, with the loser, at 8-9 likely to be out of the running.
The Chakota Bulldogs once again have railroaded the North division. Defending CB Champs the Ballymore Tigers are sitting just outside at 9-7. They need others to lose to get back in.
The playoff picture, at a glance:
With three games each to go (all divisional match-ups), there are eleven teams in contention for the eight playoff spots.
The division champions all get a home game. The next best four teams will complete the bracket. Rankings, similarly to the NFL are by record. In the PFL Central it looks like the Ravens and Trojans are both requiring to win out- they face each other in week 19. The Wasps and Bulldogs have already both secured the division titles in the Central and North, respectively.
In the West, the Miners and Stars are equal at 11-4. The Sharks cannot win the division, as tiebreakers already head against them.
The PFL East has three strong teams. a few weeks ago, the Phoenix and 96ers were jostling for top spot. Now, the Landor Knights are right up there at 9-6, equal with the Phoenix. The 96ers have a one game lead. All play against one another, so it will be an interesting climax to the season.
UFB | Champions Bowl 2020 – National Championship
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#3 OHARA |
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#1 GRANADA |
3 |
10 |
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15 |
13 |
28 |
Continue reading UFB: The Rematch brings redemption for the Bulldogs
The Professional Football League of Eboria 