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AFA PRESS RELEASE: (PRWEB) November 12, 1999

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SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT ACTION WINDS DOWN

As the 1999 season winds down and many member league champions have advanced to regional type playoffs, all that remains before crowning the ?99 AFA National Champion are the results of a few challenge game type tournaments across the country. Still in the hunt for the AFA?s top spot is the nation’s number one rated team the Southern Michigan Timberwolves (14-0). The T?wolves, one of the few undefeated AAA teams in the country, will be playing in the Mid-West post season tournament semi-finals this weekend against the Kane County (Ill.) Eagles. Last year’s AFA National Champions, the Kalamazoo (MI) Tornadoes (12-1), will take on the undefeated Springfield (IL) Rifles (11-0) in the other half of the Mid-West tournament championship.

In the east, triple-A semi-pro football fans will find the Marlboro (MA) Shamrocks (13-1) playing host to the Scranton (PA) Eagles (16-1). The winner will play the Central (PA) Piranha (12-0) for the Northeast Challenge tournament title. Both Scranton and Marlboro have won AFA national titles in the past. Scranton in 1984 and ?89 and Marlboro in 1997. Still in the mix for AFA Northeast Regional honors is the undefeated West Deptford (NJ) Broncos (9-0). The Broncos will play the Central (VA) Storm for the Mason/Dixon League championship on Sunday November 13.

Two AFA regional champions, the 13-1 Wichita Falls (TX) Drillers and the 12-2 Puget Sound (WA) Jets, have decided to test their team’s talents against each other in a bowl game. The Drillers are the United Professional League champs and the Jets took league championship honors in the Northwest Football League this season.

In AA football action the current top 5 rankings are:

Chicago Chargers (10-0)

Central Maine Storm (8-0)

Virginia Monarchs (15-1)

Central Ohio Lions (11-1)

Lincoln (Nebraska) Renegades (8-1) and the Wickenburg (Arizona) Warriors (4-0).

AFA PRESS RELEASE: (November 10, 1999)

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SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT ACTION WINDS DOWN

As the 1999 season winds down and many member league champions have advanced to regional type playoffs, all that remains before crowning the ?99 AFA National Champion are the results of a few challenge game type tournaments across the country. Still in the hunt for the AFA?s top spot is the nation’s number one rated team the Southern Michigan Timberwolves (14-0). The T?wolves, one of the few undefeated AAA teams in the country, will be playing in the Mid-West post season tournament semi-finals this weekend against the Kane County (Ill.) Eagles. Last year’s AFA National Champions, the Kalamazoo (MI) Tornadoes (12-1), will take on the undefeated Springfield (IL) Rifles (11-0) in the other half of the Mid-West tournament championship.

In the east, triple-A semi-pro football fans will find the Marlboro (MA) Shamrocks (13-1) playing host to the Scranton (PA) Eagles (16-1). The winner will play the Central (PA) Piranha (12-0) for the Northeast Challenge tournament title. Both Scranton and Marlboro have won AFA national titles in the past. Scranton in 1984 and ?89 and Marlboro in 1997. Still in the mix for AFA Northeast Regional honors is the undefeated West Deptford (NJ) Broncos (9-0). The Broncos will play the Central (VA) Storm for the Mason/Dixon League championship on Sunday November 13.

Two AFA regional champions, the 13-1 Wichita Falls (TX) Drillers and the 12-2 Puget Sound (WA) Jets, have decided to test their team’s talents against each other in a bowl game. The Drillers are the United Professional League champs and the Jets took league championship honors in the Northwest Football League this season.

In AA football action the current top 5 rankings are:

Chicago Chargers (10-0)

Central Maine Storm (8-0)

Virginia Monarchs (15-1)

Central Ohio Lions (11-1)

Lincoln (Nebraska) Renegades (8-1) and the Wickenburg (Arizona) Warriors (4-0).

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) May 19, 2009

A larger, wider, broader sports media constituency than ever before is now within your reach through SportsFeatures.com’s newly-expanded Press Point. In the past months interest has accelerated and the number of sports has topped 100 and continues to grow.

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SportsFeatures.com was the first Olympic clipping service and SFC Press Point is the first press release distribution service solely dedicated to the sports movement.

Press releases are a great way to save money on advertising and to put out your own editorial information. This avenue is an ideal way of promoting and publicizing your message, guaranteeing that you do so in your own words.

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Ever since its creation six years ago, SportsFeatures.com has been targeted to an international sports audience with special reference to high-level sport and soccer. Over 50,000 press releases have been posted through the SFC Press Point since inception by sports organizations worldwide.

Sport Features founder Laura Walden and international football specialist Keir Radnedge have built up specialized micro-sites for Olympic Features and World of Soccer which give original perspective on elite level sports and complements the press point releases.

The news on SportsFeatures.com is independent with no hidden agendas or bias. Therefore the SFC Press Point is the perfect place for organizations to publish their own information to make their voice heard. It’s fast, easy and cost-effective.

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(PRWEB) July 19, 2000

AFA PRESS RELEASE July 14, 2000

Media – contact Dave Burch at AFA National Office

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New York, NY (PRWEB) February 17, 2005

Serious, the US based publisher of the hit collectable CD and DVD Cardz™ for the NBA, Manchester United and NFL etc announced today that it is sponsoring The Sports Writer of the Year category at The British Press Awards 2005, to be held in London on March 15th 2005. “The British Press Awards 2005 will provide a prestigious platform for Serious,” said David Brown, President and CEO. “As a company whose product content relies on superlative sports editorial, we are delighted to associate our brand with this esteemed category and event.”

Cardz are the latest in digital collectibles and depending on the sport’s property, are either Win/Mac compatible – CD Cardz, or PS2 and Xbox compatible – DVD Cardz. Both give the user a unique multimedia experience that includes superb video of athletes, as well as cool interactive content that is both fun and informative, bringing the sports trading card well and truly into the video gaming age.

The British Press Awards has fast become the most sought after endorsement of journalistic achievement, where winners are recognized as examples of excellence in the business. The annual event has become renowned, with an Awards Gala dinner playing host to leading British newspapers, reporters, freelance journalists, writers and photograpers working for news agencies, as well as celebrities. BBC political editor Andrew Marr is to host the awards ceremony and nominees for Sports Writer of the Year include: Patrick Barclay – The Sunday Telegraph, Paul Kimmage – The Sunday Times, Matt Lawton – The Daily Mail, David Walsh – The Sunday Times, Oliver Holt – The Daily Mirror and Martin Samuel – News of the World.

Headquartered in New York with offices in London and Singapore, Serious publishes CD & DVD Cardz and CD-R Business Cardz and recently won the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM category of LACP 2004 Spotlight Awards. In addition to current partners at the NFL, NBA, UEFA and Manchester United and Arsenal, Serious has produced Cardz for some of Hollywood’s hottest titles, including The Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man and The Matrix – Reloaded. Serious Cardz are available at all good newsagents and online at http://www.serious.com.

Contact:

Kathy Heslop, Director of Promotions

ph: 212 696 5585

kathy@serioususa.com

http://www.serious.com

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AFA PRESS RELEASE: (PRWEB) November 17, 2000

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ARENA and ARENA2 PROFESSIONAL TEAMS PROVIDE CONDUIT FOR PLAYERS

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2004

The Super Bowl caravans have dispersed and the NFL activities downtown are closed. But, Maverick Entertainment, the leading force in the world of home video distribution and production targeted to the Urban and Latino market, is continuing to work after the weeklong calendar of activities. President Doug Schwab entertained several producers and directors from the Houston area as they brainstormed of future business opportunities.

At the Taste of the NFL, the premier food and wine tasting extravaganza for Super Bowl XXXVIII, Schwab presented his guests to top chefs from each of the 32 NFL cities paired with an alumnus or current player from each team. His guests were able to sample specialty foods from each city, meet the chefs and get photos and autographs from host players and celebrity guests.

Before the city hosted the biggest sporting event in the world, Schwab discussed with potential directors several upcoming projects for Breakaway Films, one of the country’s most prolific independent movie companies. Schwab created Breakaway Films one year ago with partners Pamela White and Ron Castell. During the activities of the Super Bowl, Schwab met with new filmmakers, young standup comics, actors and rappers looking for movie exposure, with the shot at making feature films geared toward bigger audience.

About Maverick Entertainment

Maverick Entertainment is a leader in the domestic home video arena, specializing in the production, acquisition and distribution of Urban and Latino-themed films. Founder and President Doug Schwab is a 25-year veteran in the film and distribution industry. He has cemented the seven-year-old company as the leading entity for these fast growing markets with over 350 films distributed in the U.S. under the labels Maverick Platinum, Maverick Latino, Maverick Entertainment and Breakaway Films.

Maverick Entertainment titles can be found on the shelves of all major video stores and retail outlets such as Blockbuster, Wal-Mart, Hollywood Video, Movie Gallery, Best Buy and Circuit City. Maverick Entertainment’s goal is to continue to provide the marketplace with over 48 films each year in the Urban and Latino genres. For more information log on to the Maverick Entertainment website at http://www.maverickentertainment.cc

About Breakaway Films

A South Florida-based production company and one of busiest independents, Breakaway Films specializes in the development and production of Urban and Latino feature films. Doug Schwab collaborated with Breakaway Films partners Ron Castell and Pamela White to create the production entity, which plans to produce 15 titles per year.

Among the titles that have been produced so far under the Breakaway Films banner are the recently wrapped Bank Brothers starring Death Row recording artists Crooked I and Spider, My Big Phat Hip Hop Family starring Reynoldo Rey from the box office hit Friday, The Evil One featuring Big Gipp from the Dirty South’s rap group the Goodie Mob, Carlita’s Secret starring People En Español’s 25 most beautiful people Eva Longoria, Senorita Justice with Edith Gonzalez, Tito Puente Jr. and Eva Longoria, I Accidentally Domed Your Son with Platinum Recording rapper Kurupt, Out On Parole featuring comedians Speedy, Buddy Lewis and Tony Roberts, The Hustle with Ruff Ryder rapper Drag-On and the east coast duo Doctor Dre and Ed Lover, Sweet Potato Pie with rappers Mark 7, Short Khop and Safir as well as the highly-touted A Miami Tail starring Platinum rapper sensation Trina in her feature film debut.

The majority of Breakaway Films will be released by the major and mini-major studios, while some of the productions may be distributed under the Maverick Entertainment umbrella.

For additional information, contact:

Melissa Mackenzie

Director of Marketing

Maverick Entertainment

(954) 422-8811 ext. 206

mm@maverickentertainment.cc

Liza Gutierrez-O’Neill

Public Relations

Maverick Entertainment

(954) 422-8811 ext. 208

lgo@maverickentertainment.cc

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AFA PRESS RELEASE: (PRWEB) September 9, 2000

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AS THE NFL KICKS OFF ANOTHER PRO FOOTBALL SEASON . . .THE AFA IS LOOKING FOR THOSE NON-PROFESSIONAL TEAMS WHO ARE “SEMI-PRO and PROUD” . . . TO STEP FORWARD

“It’s all about being ‘the best you can be playing at the level that

you’re at’ – at the present time”, says the AFA national association

president, Ron Real. “Sure most of the players and even some of the

coaches on our level think they have what it takes to make that step up to

the next level. The truth of the matter is that they don’t – and the few

that slip between the cracks of the sophisticated professional football

scouting programs in place these days – are few and far between”, Real

added.

So why isn’t the AFA national association for semi-pro football programs

across the country doing more to get the players on this level a better

opportunity to play ‘pro ball’? Because, actually (for the most part) the

best players on the semi-pro level are playing at the top of their game as

it is and making it ‘to the show’ is reserved for a whole different level

of talent.

But don’t knock ‘em if you haven’t seen any of these guys play. Playing

for the love of the game, and not a big pay check, puts these athletes in

a category of their own. “It’s amazing how a level of football, that is

nearly as large as college football in the number of participating teams,

can take the knocks it takes from the football purist and keeps coming

back year after year for more”.

“Now that’s ‘grass roots’ football. Ever think of where the NFL would have

wound up if the early pioneers of the pro game got discouraged because the

media called them ‘semi-pros’ (as the NFL was known before they were the

National Football League). Yes, they (NFL) elevated themselves to a level

of professionalism that has become the envy of all sports. They left

behind a residue that was considered then, and still is, unwanted baggage

in the form of the semi-pro football level”, added the AFA president.

“It’s time for our teams and leagues to recognize that we are the top rung

of the senior amateur level of America’s sport, football. If it’s a known

fact that the NFL got its start with a bunch of semi-pro players, why then

should we be ashamed to be associated with the term semi-pro football”?

Some say the term semi-pro football has a negative connotation and the

level of play has a bad track record. Others say its reputation is

somewhat tarnished in semi-pro type communities who may have extended

lines of credit to previous organizations who fell short of fulfilling all

their financial obligations to the local playing venues, sporting goods

companies and/or purveyors of special promotional services such as

newspaper, radio and TV advertising. Yes, a few bad apples might spoil the

barrel, but when that happens the fruit farmers don’t throw out the

barrels – just the bad apples. Barrels cost money.

Funny isn’t it, that when a ‘professional’ football venture goes down the

tubes – and there’s been several in the past 20 years since the AFA’s been

around – it usually leaves a wake of financial disaster in the area of

millions of dollars. No negative connotations engraved here – because it’s

professional football. It’s just an unfortunate situation that cost

cities, businesses and season ticket holders millions. That’s all right

because before you know it another promoter with a brand new idea for a

professional football league will come around the corner (sometimes in the

same failed cities) and convince everyone they have what is sure to be the

next league to rival the success that the NFL has enjoyed for so many

years. Because it’s ‘pro football’ it stands a chance at being successful.

The media will see to it that it gets its share of sports ink – again. But

when it comes to ‘semi-pro-football’ the media seems to be ignore the

efforts of those promoting community senior level football.

Who’s fault is that? Surely not the media. And don’t try to pin semi-pro

team and league failures on the NFL – after all they ‘outgrew’ the

semi-pro syndrome many years ago when they decided to do something about

what the media and local football fans thought of the sport of semi-pro

football.

Why is it so important for semi-pro team owners and league administrators

to want to duck the responsibilities of polishing up the image of semi-pro

football versus trying to call it something it’s not. Our level is

Semi-Pro. Not minor league or minor professional (that moniker will come

around only when and if the NFL decides it needs a complete farm system

like those enjoyed – and financed – by other pro sports). Without a major

league affiliation it hardly makes any sense to refer to our level as a

minor league.

What are we afraid of by using the term semi-pro football? Who are we

trying to fool? Instead of trying to convince the media and the

professional football leagues that our level is just inches away from

being established as ‘development leagues’ – why don’t we simply take

advantage of the fact that our teams and leagues provide opportunities for

senior level (post college age) players to continue playing the sport they

have come to love ever since their youth football days? What about the

opportunities our level provides for players who never played college

ball, for one reason or another. Where does a high school player go to

continue playing if he doesn’t get a football scholarship after graduating

from senior high?

If some of our players get the chance to ‘go pro’ from our organizations

efforts, that’s great! But that’s not the reason we do what we do. Why

don’t we all pull together and take advantage of the fact that semi-pro

football has been around longer than pro football and it’s time we take

our place in the sports world by challenging those who doubt our reasons

for providing good community football programs for fans to enjoy at

affordable entertainment prices. Remember, our level is the survivor of

the ‘grass roots’ football program that the NFL grew out of. Let’s take

advantage of that fact.

Before we challenge the media and professional football, we have to

challenge ourselves. Attention team owners, coaches, players and league

administrators – think you have what it takes to promote the fact that

those on our level are committed to proving they are “SEMI-PRO and PROUD”?

. . . We’ll see.

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(PRWEB) March 8, 2005

Athletic Edge Sports president Mike Gough is pleased to announce that client Scott Young of the BYU Cougars broke the NFL Combine Record on the bench press at the 2005 NFL Scouting Combine February 24th, 2005 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Young a 6′4″ 312 lbs guard pressed the 225 lbs. bar for 43 repetitions breaking the NFL Combine Record of 42 in what was a overall super human performance by the BYU offensive linemen. Young who had been consistently hitting marks of 48-53 reps during training will look to increase his showing during his NFL Pro Timing Days held on March 9th and 16th.

Young was the talk of this years combine. He clocked a 4.97 sec. 40 yard dash time, jumped 35″ in the vertical jump, 9′7″ in the broad jump, and had a blistering 4.37 short shuttle time. Overall Scott tested at the top of his position. At the Offensive Line position Young was second in the long jump, third in the 40-yard dash, third in the vertical Jump, second in the 10-yard dash, second in the short shuttle and fourth in the three-cone drill.

Young on his 2005 NFL Combine experience “I think it was an honor and privilege to be invited to compete with the best linemen and best players from 2004 and just being out there showed somebody thought I was in the top class of seniors in the nation. Going to Indy and meeting coaches and put under stressful conditions and circumstances out there it was a growing experience for me. I gained a lot from it and I realize there is going to be great competition in this draft class. I have met a lot of cool o-linemen I got along with. It was a good test of people’s athletic ability, speed, quickness, agility, and flexibility. They hit every aspect they could hit and the only thing we didn’t do was put on pads and play football and that can’t happen. It was pretty cool to be in those drills with other linemen. In the 7 or 8 drills I felt like I competed well and I thought I did very well in the position specific drills. I think I showed what I could do and I believe a lot of people are impressed by it and the greatest thing that can come from my point of view is that it is going to make a lot of people take a second look at me. I think a lot of me a lot of people took a look at my first couple games and didn’t think I played well. Now they will have to take a look at my whole season. I came along fast and by the end I had become a player.

Athletic Edge Sports is a world class sports performance conditioning center located in Sarasota, Florida. Under the direction of Mike Gough a world class strength and conditioning specialist, AES specializes in NFL Combine Training for athletes entering the NFL Draft. AES provides sport specific strength, speed, agility and power enhancement to elite amateur, olympic and professional athletes. Check out the AES website at http://www.AthleticEdgeSports.com and PCT at http://www.ProCombineTraining.com

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) January 30, 2008

The Gridiron Greats will hold a press conference with 60 NFL Legends on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 8 a.m. at the Super Bowl XLII NFL Media Center (Room 106A) in Phoenix, AZ to kick off a fundraising initiative to help raise money for players who are in need.

This unprecedented initiative involves the largest group of players to date coming together for a grassroots humanitarian project to assist retired players in dire need. This is a landmark event, spanning many generations of players assembling together for a common goal. Players include:

Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus, Jerry Kramer, Gale Sayers, “Mean” Joe Greene, Michael Irvin, Dan Hampton. Fred Biletnikoff, Anthony Munoz, Jack Youngblood, Conrad Dobler, Steve Largent, Kyle Turley, Jack Youngblood, Eric Dickerson, Franco Harris, Thurman Thomas, Lem Barney, Harry Carson, Ted Hendricks, Len Dawson, Steve Largent, Daryl Johnston, Tony Siragusa, Andre Reed, John Stallworth and many more.

The group of players will discuss post-career issues facing retired NFL players, as well as their participation in a series of fundraising events. Also discussed will be details regarding the “Gridiron Greats Superstar Online Fundraising Auction” and Donation Drive.

Items which will be featured in the Gridiron Greats online fundraising auction (http://www.gridirongreats.org) will also be on display, including: Custom Gridiron Greats Harley Davidson signed by over 25 NFL Legends, a set of plays hand drawn by Vince Lombardi, which were donated by Lombardi Jr., and more.

Credentials: If you do not already hold an NFL issued Media Pass, a credential must be requested through the Gridiron Greats office.

On Site Contacts: Jennifer Smith (920) 819-1560 or Richard Stenard (920) 246-1030.

Please submit requests via email at gridirongreats24 @ aol.com or fax (920) 499-7135. Visit the web site for updates regarding this press event at http://www.gridirongreats.org

Contact: Jennifer Smith, Executive Director, GGAF

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MIAMI, FL (PRWEB) June 23, 2005

Franklin/Trade Graphics, LLC of Miami has received both a Gold and a Silver award in the Best on Press competition sponsored by International Paper Company. The annual awards recognize commercial printing companies for excellence in printing, and are presented in nine categories for printing that was done using various paper brands from International Paper.

Franklin/Trade Graphics won a Gold Award for overall printing quality and professional execution in the Springhill category with a project completed for Historical Research. Franklin also won a Silver Award for overall printing quality and professional execution in the Writing Test and Cover: Collateral category with a project completed for Advertising Works.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by International Paper for our quality work” said Peter J. Dunne, President. “We go to great lengths to ensure every job is produced with the highest quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. We feel our quality, coupled with competitive pricing and exceptional turn times, gives our customers a distinct advantage.”

Hundreds of entries to the Best on Press competition are received each year from printers across the country. In addition to the quality of the printing, finishing and binding, entries are judges based on how well they make use of the paper’s quality and specific attributes.

Franklin/Trade Graphics, LLC, is a full-service commercial printer that counts among its clients Carnival Cruise Lines, Diageo, Miami Dolphins, Microsoft, Florida Marlins, Burger King and a host of other equally important customers. The company offers communications services including digital photography, design, sheet-fed and non-heatset web printing, bindery, fulfillment and mailing services. Xerox iGen3 digital printing equipment was recently ordered to expand its capabilities in variable data and short run color printing.

For more information about Franklin/Trade Graphics, LLC, contact Peter J. Dunne at (305) 633-9779 ext.1227 or visit the company’s website at: http://www.frankgraph.com

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