Marshall to be the cover star of UFB Video Game!

NUSA University Football | Vin Marshall |Supreme Sports

Vin Marshall’s four year legacy at The O’Connell university is cemented with him being the cover star of Supreme Sports Video Game for the upcoming season: First Class Football: Class of 2018, which is available from 4th August 2017.

The cover, as always is subject to change before the release, but this is what the Supreme Guys have sent to the PFLdotcom centre. Congratulations, Vin Marshall! looking forward to ‘the Beast’ being in the PFL for 2017-18!

UFB: Champions Bowl this Saturday!

RAMS vs ‘ROCKS | NUSA National Championship
Champions Bowl | Sat. January 7th 2017 | USN | 8pm ECT

The Number three ranked University of Stamford Rams go up against the (now favourites) Number five(!) ranked O’Connell Shamrocks. How those seedings appeared to deceive, when it came to playing the games in the NUSA Tournament.

Two seniors may have a big say in the contest, with the Rams’ QB Dre Nalen and enigmatic Shamrocks’ DE Vin Marshall both playing their last games at University. Both are expected to be early picks in the PFL Draft 2017.

Who wants it more? Not too long to find out now!

 

UFB: Boxing Day Bowls Rundown

First-Class Football Bowl Games | NUSA | University Football

The NUSA Uni-Ball season is almost over. Everyone played their eleven games by the beginning of December. Following the post-season tournament, the Bowl season began a in the days prior to Christmas. One of the highlights of the NUSA FCF Bowl Season is the set of three Boxing Day (26th December) Bowl games.

Next up is the New Year’s Eve Classics (Honey and Sweet Bowls) and then the New Year’s Three (Apple, Cherry and Champions Bowls)

The Boxing Day Classics:

   TOMATO BOWL-

Mannestrom Miners 20-24 Gayle Gryphons

The Gryphons got a well earned win against Mannestrom, thanks to a great performance by winger Terry Watson’s two second-half majors. Mannestrom RB Curtis Udebeye ran for 119 yards and one touchdown, but the anemic passing game was their undoing.

   CAPITAL BOWL-

Granada Bulldogs 34-21 Amorgan Irish

The Granada Bulldogs lit up the Capital Bowl with a great first-half performance that knocked the wind out of the Irish. RB Scott Givens scored twice and winger Ellis Jones also got two. The only blight on the copybook was a missed extra point. The Bulldogs won’t really care after this dominating performance.

   SAN ANDREAS BEACH BOWL

Eregonia Dragons 38-19 Ballymore Beavers

Ballymore’s return to a Boxing Day Bowl didn’t go very well. The Dragons dominated from the kick-off. The Dragons are scary-fast on defence and almost as quick on the attack.

Week 15 Talking Points

Fifteen weeks down, five to go! Everyone now has five games in five weeks to book their place in the play offs… unless, of course you are the Panthers, Blues, Hawks, Cardinals, Eagles and Oilers.

Here are the top notables from week 15:

UFB: Semi-Final Shockers

For those who were thinking the NUSA Champions Bowl on January 7th would be a shoo-in for the Olaskas Crimson Glory and Ohara Scarlets, think again!

The NUSA Semi-Finals produced two very intriguing matchups. Olaskas could not deal with the pace up-front of the Shamrocks’ defence. Ohara could not make the big play when they really needed it.

Kickoff16: Steelers 13, Phoenix 41

The season has now officially kicked off, with the defending champions getting off to a great start with a deserved 41-13 win over the Iomagh Steelers.

Iomagh held the Phoenix to 20-13 at halftime, but with three second-half touchdowns, the Phoenix romped away with it.

The Steelers tried out Jared Millard and Cam Rogers at Quarterback. Rogers impressed early and will probably get the start next week! Millard started 1-6 with a fumbled snap.

For the Phoenix, the carried on from where they left off last season. Despite missing several stars in defence, captain midfielder Michael Keys recorded nine tackles and forced a fumble. On the attack, Marshall Knight had 112 yards on the ground and 2 touchdowns, QB Matt Kelly threw for 241 yards and three scores (one to Knight) with no interceptions.

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Kickoff 2016: Iomagh @ Adelphia

All the time for waiting is over, the teams are set. The stadiums getting ready to receive  football thirsty fans! Tonight, the Adelphia Phoenix, the defending champions, open the season at home with the visiting Iomagh Steelers.

in a few hours, it is AWAY WE GO! #ADEvsIOM #PFLKickoff #PFL2016

Hall of LEGENDS – Mike Vincent

Michael Vincent (Quarterback) Morrigan Giants 2001-2012 |
PFL Legends Class of 2016

A first time ballot entry. Mike Vincent changed the position profile in the PFL. He became seen as the ‘prototype QB’ Quick, agile, strong-arm, fearless… he seemed to possess it all.

Training Camp Buzzes for 20 Teams!

Training Camp (#TrainingCamp16) has been going for a week (or two for some teams). Most of the last remaining veterans have reported in to their camps- to refine fitness, drills and build comradery with new recruits.

The rookies have been put through the ropes, learning a new set-up, finding a new home and learning what may be an extensive playbook. Plus stars that have changed teams this off-season have to start over- that includes Jeff Holliday, Oliver Parkman and co!

Over this time, as well, will be the battles for starter positions in the PFL. The battle remains for August- and into the two-week pre-season. Teams will scrummage off against each other on set-days near month end.

The next few weeks could be make-or-break for several fringe players, some new opportunities too- as all players striving to avoid injury at this early stage. Ed Brooks and Chauncey Smith have not been so lucky, so far.

PFL Free Agency 2016: Top five movers

-Ryan Solis, PFL Columnist

We’re a week into Free Agency 2016! Although off to a fairly muted start, the last few days have put some interesting moves out there. With some confirmed, here’s our collective top five from the first week of movement! Note: There was some debate about the positioning of these five, but not who the five were.