The ball was picked up by the Gladiators and run back to nearly mid field. Mark resigned from the FFA at the end of the 2018 season due to health reasons. The Glads lined up and their huge offensive line shoved the ball into the end zone ona QB sneak. The Glads host this quarter final due to a 8-1 record and look to extend their 9-game post-season win streak with the first step to a 4th straight Championship Title. Southeast Florida Reapers: Florida Football Alliance (2008-?) Fortunately, he has the opportunity with the Millionaires to do just that. Denver Broncos. Wewill see who the big gorrilla is. The Soldiers threw anerrant ball the ended up being a lateral. At present, the FFA comprises 14 teams for the 2018 season. This is a divisional game and is a, Last season the Gladiators stumbled at the Soldiers in a rare poor showing. It is going to be tough for any team to put points on the, Secondly, the Gladiator offense is loaded with size and talent. They played in the Southern States Football League (SSFL) and now in the Florida Football Alliance (FFA) against other Minor League Teams throughout the state of Florida. FLORIDA FOOTBALL ALLIANCE, INC. is an Active company incorporated on May 21, 2007 with the registered number N07000005024. Dallas Falcons Tyrone Washington- Owner/GM The Pirates played hard and my hat comes off for the effort. 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. Orlando Rage 27, Jacksonville Knights 6 The Glads weredriving again. 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. HIGHEST RATED. Recreational fall/spring tackle/flag football program in palm beach county that was. Don't miss this chance to see history made. This game was the Football Federation Alliance (FFA) game #8, game of the week. "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. He does has accuracy issues so expect both sacks and interceptions in this game. The first game the Gladiators won 13 - 6 in a defensive battle. Explaining what the Big Ten, ACC, Pac-12 alliance is . Flagler Knights@ Tri County Soldiers. Lack of discipline on outside containment on the Defense, has been a thorn so far this season. But QB Mark Sexil and his great receiver core had victory in mind. If the Soldier could get 1 first down they could run out the clock. which mad some changes in the south wild card round. find. "Cardinals Outreach Program". Early in the second quarter the Gladiators got in the end zone. "I don't believe that we are taking a chance with Mike," said Calvin Williams, who is the Millionaires' Director of Football Operations and Player Personnel. He's very young and talented. However, Ford has faced diminished prospects before. In a physically dominating performance the Southwest Florida Gladiators win their 4th championship! Elite Playoffs . 0 Rate. (soft launch) How to earn by sharing content from Football Alliance; Kyle Trask: Best Way To Win Starting Gig Is To Lock In; So Why Did Rachaad White Change His Number To No. It pitted the 2 best teams in the northern conference against each other with a division title on the line. The Pirates had first beatenthe DuvalRaiders and then traveled to Georgia where they were handed a defeaton the road by the Grizzlies. VISIT THE ORANGE BOWL YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINICS PAGE. Now it was all on the Gladiator offense. This was the third meeting of the Gladiators and the Soldiers in 2021. At the end of the regular season, qualified teams compete in a post-season playoff schedule that begins in April. 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, . UPDATE 4/14/23 - Welcome to Football Alliance! 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. 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. The Surgeon Generals Call to Action, 2022- American Indoor Football Alliance. The Gladiators jumped out to a 20 - 0 first quarter lead and never looked back. This seemed to rev up the Gladiator players and coaches and after calm was restored they drove right down the field and scored but missed the 2 point conversion. "We have a wealth of great running backs and all of them showed up (this past Saturday)," Williams said. + Show More. 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. The Glads used that opportunity to march the short field and hit the fade to score their third TD. 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. The Gladiators came out hot and drove right down the field. 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. But just like the running game, you feel there could be a whole lot more here. But the Gladiator defense stepped up and forced a punt. In fact they have something like 25 sacks in the first 2 games alone. Seven new arrivals for membership were ushered into the league, while an equal number of teams departed after the 2009 season. that is the case at Lakeland HS where the championship game was held. 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. The Wolverines came into the game with a chip on their shoulders and redemption on their mind. Glads win and go on to the FFA Championship Game for the 3rd time in a row. With under 40 seconds left in the game the Soldiers made a huge mistake. Make sure you set aside February 25th to see the 4-timeChampion Gladiators take on the EAFL Champion Bay Area Reapers. St. Francis Xavier X-Men: Canadian college football: St. Louis BattleHawks: XFL 2.0 (2020-?) There are currently 40 teams in the EAFL,and it is being called a "Super League". Spanktown Boyz: A7FL (2014-?) Weekend of April 4 (8 Games) FINAL. TheGladiators QB Demarcus Sexil wasthe runner up for league MVP and was ready to show why he should have won. For the Bulls, it would be their third consecutive trip to the league title game. 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. Effective immediately the Florida Football Alliance (FFA) has decided to transition from its founding members and name to a new name and new leadership. News. In the 12th Annual All-Star Classic, HeadCoach Shawn Bownguided the Florida Football Alliance All-Stars to a victory over Team Florida. The team heads to Miramar for the Florida Football Alliance bowl. Since then the Gladiators have gone on to appear in 4 Championship games and win all 4 of them in only 7 seasons. Hodges Stadium (at University of North Florida) They drove down the field. "Our organization has been built upon giving young men second chances. The Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 formally announced the much discussed alliance on Tuesday. At present, the FFA comprises 14 teams for the 2018 . 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. 0 Comment. Tampa Patriots@ Miami Spartans. SI NFL. In the second half it was more of the same. 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. 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 Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance Park of the Week program He transferred to Sarasota High in the summer of 2003 and played his final two high-school seasons with the Sailors, rushing for 1,075 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior and a Sarasota-Manatee-Charlotte area-record 2,836 yards and 37 scores as a senior. SW Florida Gladiators@ Key West Sun Devils. A commemorative plaque and financial contribution for park improvements is also presented at each visit. 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. The Gladiators captured their first consecutive Alliance Bowl Championship, the Gladiators have 3 Championships 2015, 2018, 2019 within the Florida Football Alliance. On national signing day in February 2005, Ford inked a letter of intent with the University of Alabama. 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. Orangebowl.org is the official web site of Orange Bowl. Designed and Managed by Trey Braid, AIFA to certify all league games by an Independent 3rd, Ray Nelson named Director of Marketing and Promotion. As the season progressed on February 19th the Dace County Raiders left the league and went to the FCFL which left 13 organizations remaining. "I am trying to chase . That last minute score that was given up was one of those playsand could play a large part on whether the Glads host one or more playoffgames. Adult Men Minor League Football, a full contact sport. The score was 25-0 at halftime. At present, the FFA comprises 14 teams for the 2018 season. The Florida Football Alliance (FFA) opened its third tear of operation on January 16th, 2010 with 18 teams. No team has ever won3 FFA titles in a row but the Glads have a chance in Lakeland on May 22nd. Good Morning CaneSport Miami Football 4.18.23 Miami Hurricanes News of the Day; Are Shane Beamer & Co. The Gladiators are looking to make a statement in game one. (soft launch) How to earn by sharing content from Football Alliance; Cauz: My favourite CFL Draft picks of all time; Glazer: Major Progress Between Ravens & Lamar Jackson On Extension; Final mock draft simulator: Where Michigan football players get drafted; Falcons NFL Draft Party 2023: Day 1 . Well, this game was never close. The program has produced notable talents such as . 407-590-9717. But before halftime the Gladiator defense struck again with another safety so the halftime score was 14 - 9 Hurricanes. Posted below are the post-season results and page link to the regular season standings of 2010. Orlando won the 2009 SSFL Championship prior to making their move to the FFA. The Florida Football Alliance (FFA) opened its third tear of operation on January 16th, 2010 with 18 teams. first touchdown. Ford's attempt at resurrecting his career has been stymied this year by a June arrest for misdemeanor domestic battery and an October arrest stemming from disagreements with his children's mother over visitation. . In three seasons with the Bulls, he rushed for 1,502 yards and 23 touchdowns on 331 career carries. Admission is only $10 for adults and $5 for kids 8 - 11. On the next drive the Glads threw an interception after driving the length of the field. And with the winthe Gladiators won their 3rddivision title in a row.. Southwest Florida Gladiators Inc. 2014-2021. The first quarter ended 6 - 2 Hurricanes. But, the football gods failed to tell the Gladiator players and coaches. The speed and the power of the Gladiators was simply overwhelming. Now that sounded like a challenge. Please forgive me for I am only human. 2019 FFA Standings Teams Map. Less than a year ago, Ford and his South Florida teammates were preparing for 2010 International Bowl opponent Northern Illinois. Shaking the underachiever may prove to be Ford's most difficult on-field task. Wildcard Playoffs 04/10/10 The passing game was efficient and still carried the scoring. They pass interfered withthe Gladiator receiver in the end zone. In the 12th Annual All-Star Classic, Head Coach Shawn Bown guided the Florida Football Alliance All-Stars to a victory over Team Florida. The Gladiators defense continued to smothered the Wolverines offense but the Glads did make some mistakes that kept an additional 14 points off the scoreboard. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The Gladiators came in with a 3-peat on their minds. Still, the 2006 college football season came and went before all hurdles impending Ford's acceptance of a college scholarship offer were cleared. We went to halftime with the score Glads 6, Soldiers 0. stuffed. According to Williams, Ford tallied two carries for 67 yards against the Tigers. ELITE AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE. The passing game still needs improving their "on-time passing" timing as well as winning more 50-50 balls. Please check back for registration information. Gladiators Dominate Soldiers But Almost Lose Game. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Then the Hurricanes struck again with another deep pass and the score was 14 - 7Hurricanes. It should be an exciting game, see you there. The Wolverines were unable to do much with the ball and kicked back to the Gladiators who promptly drove down and scored putting the Gladiators up7 - 0. Please tell us why do you think this post is inappropriate and shouldn't be there: Michigan football offers 2025 athlete out of Florida, UPDATE 4/22/23 Welcome to Football Alliance! The daylong extravaganza is held at the Rick Case Arena at Don Taft Center at Nova Southeastern University. The Gladiator defense then took over and struck first with a safety. Jacksonville Knights 21, South Brevard Rams 19 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. 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. This game was billed as the Football Federation Alliance (FFA) game of the week. Brooksville Ballers@ South Florida Vikings. For much of the first quarter neither offense, could get much going. Sarasota Millionaires 17, East Coast Reapers 8 The Glad offense had penalties and several Tds slip through their fingers but finally tied it up just before half on a long drive that culminated in a QB sneak. But just at the end of the second quarter the Glads got into the end zone and both teams went into halftime with the score 14-14. The FFA said goodbye to the Florida Thunder, South Florida Broncos, Pompano Beach Yellowtails, Nature Coast Knights, Polk County War Eagles, Orlando Outlaws, and North Florida Rams. They had 50 yards to go in 1:46. They start with the basics and progress at the campers pace. That is how the Gladiatorscan view the next couple of weeks as they take their 2nd trip through the Division. 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. Since its inception in 1999, the Orange Bowl has invested more than $7 million in youth sports in South Florida. This can change some strategy as neither team will want to show everything in their first meeting. After a well earned bye week, the Gladiators join the 2022 Play-off fray. The American Indoor Football Alliance (AIFA) has decided to have all league games certified by an independent party. 12th Annual All-Star Game and Alliance Bowl XII Match-Up (Who will own the 2019 Season?). Will there be a another? The Soldiers were going to be all about running out the clock. It will be a big game that may very well determine who wins the division and gets a first-round bye in the playoffs. The Spartans are use to putting up only 14.8ppg and should struggle against the Gladiatorswho allow a miserly8.9ppg. After waiting for 10 mins or so, for the lights to come back on it was decided that the game was over with the score Gladiators, There were several takeaways from this game. Their first 10 years, under previous ownership, and operating under the Bradenton Gladiators name, they had 3 appearances in the FFA Championship game. That lone score given up dropped the Gladsfrom second least points allowed in the league to fourthallowing 9.8ppg. 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. By the end of the 3rd quarter the score was Gladiators 13, Wolverines 6. 2019 FFA Scores a lot of interest in playing up to their potential to start the season. stuffed. The views expressed in this post are the author's own. The Stallions, are a young team with a great QB and receiver tandem. Their opening game is against the #1 rated Bay Area Reapers, last years EAFL Champions. Football coaches from FIU and FAU ran participants through offensive, defensive and agility drills, including proper techniques to promote on-field football safety.