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Comets make All-League
COMET ALL-LEAGUE - Larry Turney, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound defensive end for the Kings Comets, was recently named to the All-Mid Continental Football League team.
Turney, a graduate of Taft High School, was the only Comet named to the All-League team and one of eight selected to the All-Eastern Division team.
Turney, along with guard Brandon Fawley and defensive tackle Diron Bolar were named first-team All-Eastern Division. Tackle Tony Railey and cornerback Cleon Plummer were named to the second team. Wide receiver Daryl Moore, quarterback Scott Stigers and safety Wayne Edwards were honorable mention.
Comets give area a pro team that wins
Comets give area a pro team that wins
By Mike Murphy, Post contributor
Brian Wells laughs when he hears people whining about how pathetic the Bengals are and how they wish the area had a winning football team.
Wells wants those fans to know that there is a playoff-caliber football team in the area - the Kings Comets.
The Comets - a second-year franchise in the nine-year old Mid Continental Football League - are a creation of Wells and several of his colleagues.
''After playing semi-pro football and suffering two injuries, I thought maybe playing just wasn't for me,'' said Wells, head coach and general manager of the Comets.
''I felt like I could be a good coach and I wanted to bring a team to the Mason-Kings area. So I prayed on it and decided to go ahead and start.''
Two years later, Wells has built one of the top franchises in the 14-team MCFL. In their first season, the Comets advanced to the playoffs. Last week, they qualified for a second straight playoff berth.
The Comets roster is made up of a potpourri of former high school and college athletes from around Greater Cincinnati.
Wells has a number of former NCAA Division I players, including cornerback Cleon Plummer (Miami University), wide receiver Tremayne Banks (Miami), safety Marcus Martin (Michigan), running back Ike Fuller (Texas Tech) and defensive lineman Diron Bolar (University of Cincinnati).
The Comets are one of seven teams in the MCFL East Division along with the Southern Michigan Timberwolves, Jackson Bombers, Cleveland Lions, Louisville Bulls, Dayton Drive and Ohio Swarm. The teams in the MCFL West are the Kalamazoo Tornadoes, Kane County Eagles, Racine Raiders, Fort Wayne Rhinos, Will County Buccaneers, Kokomo Mustangs and Lafayette Lions.
The other 13 teams in the MCFL also have a number of former collegiate stars. The Timberwolves' offense boasts quarterback Major Harris (West Virginia) and running back Ricky Powers (Michigan).
''This is legitimate hard-nosed football with big-time college players,'' said Wells. ''Once we get people in the door, they always come back. It's a lot of fun.''
After an impressive expansion season in 1998 in which they went 6-4, the Comets, who play their home games at Reading High School, have come on strong to earn another playoff berth.
The Comets (6-5, 6-2 MCFL) will travel to play the powerful Timberwolves (8-0) on Oct. 2 in the first round of the MCFL playoffs. The Comets were trounced 42-7 by the Timberwolves earlier this season.
''They're No. 1 in the country,'' said Wells. ''I think if everyone on our teams shows up to play, we can beat them. There is no doubt in my mind that we have the talent to beat them. We just need to go out on the field and do it.''
The Comets hope that they can take the momentum from last week's crucial 14-12 win over Dayton into this weekend's playoff game.
Wells said the league is aiming toward the goal of becoming a feeder system into the NFL.
Many involved with the MCFL feel their league offers a better and cheaper alternative to the NFL than European leagues or the Arena Football League.
''That's just a dream for now,'' said Wells. ''Right now, we want to provide the most quality entertainment we can with the best football players we have in this area.''
Publication date: 09-30-99
1998 AFA All-Americans (Offense)
1998 AMERICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SEMI-PRO ALL-AMERICAN TEAM OFFENSE
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE:
QB Dave Palazzi
Marlboro Shamrocks
RB Frank Bianchini
Marlboro Shamrocks
RB Lorenzo Davis
Topeka Knights
WR Vince Coors
Lafayette Lions
WR Bryan Keats
Marlboro Shamrocks
TE Eric Henson
Lake County Chiefs
C Scott Boyd
Kalamazoo Tornadoes
OL Carlton Haselrig
Pittsburgh Colts
OL Mike Balzarini
Marlboro Shamrocks
OL Gary VanderWeele
Kalamazoo Tornadoes
OL Jamie Humphries
Lafayette Lions
K Paul Tocco
SM Timberwolves
KR Shonn Bell
Central Va. Storm
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE:
QB Pat Gucciardo
SM. Timberwolves
RB Josh Schwochow
Dayton Drive
RB Dwaylon Alexander
SM Timberwolves
WR Pinklon Thomas
No. Oakland Tigers
WR Jerome Bell
Kansas Plainsmen
TE Matt Garretson
Connecticut Chiefs
C Anthony Corvino
Marlboro Shamrocks
OL Neil Ott
Kalamazoo Tornadoes
OL Charles Allan
Virginia Ravens
OL Tyreese Duncan
Jefferson City Jaguars
OL Dave Connell
Palos/Orland Force
K Scott Perry
Scranton Eagles
KR Jeff Higgens
Glens Falls Greenjackets
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE:
QB Tim Kubiak
Kalamazoo Tornadoes
RB Paul Carter
Kokomo Mustangs
RB Robert Johnson
Arbutus Big Red
WR Marcel Kerr
Will Co. Bucs
WR Christian Wiley
SM Timberwolves
TE Alexander Cotton
Bay Neptunes
C Robert Maloney
Kingston Panthers
OL Trent Patterson
Broome Co. Jets
OL Rep Lampman
Central Va. Storm
OL Keith Nash
Wayne Co. Twisters
OL Chris Leonard
Middleboro Cobras
K Clay Rush
St. Louis Bulldogs
KR Craig Avery
Columbus Fire
AFA HONORABLE MENTION
QUARTERBACKS: Roy Stone - Topeka Knights; Major Harris - Huntington Hawks; Orlando Wright - No. Oakland Tigers; Dean Hornaday - Lafayette Lions; Chris Wigler - Syracuse Storm; Paul Ohm - Chicago Chargers; Bob Yurachek - Virginia Ravens; Corey Kennedy - Bay Neptunes; Mike Bradley - Boston Cowboys; Chris Esterly - Minnesota Maulers
RUNNING BACKS: Moe Demery - Pittsburgh Colts; Sylvester Stevens -No. Oakland Tigers; Jeff Yeoman -Lafayette Lions; Jackson Bey -Scranton Eagles; Matt Holmes -Kingston Panthers; Jamin Woods -Cleveland Lions; Derek Walker -Chicago Thunder; Demonte Shakkur -Palos/Orland Force; Anthony Barns -Virginia Ravens; Aaron Murchison -Fayetteville Prowlers; Jermaine Bellamy -Bay Neptunes; Lou Pacheco -Middleboro Cobras; Johnnie Ballard - Souix Falls Falcons
WIDE RECEIVERS: Lamont Skipper - Dayton Drive; Jeff Higgins - Glens Falls Greenjackets; Mike Carr - Broome Co. Jets; Christian Porter - SM Timberwolves; Jerome McCray - Kansas City Panthers; Brian Giachetti - Pittsburgh Colts; Fletcher Davis - Chicago Chargers; Kevin Jackson - Kansas City Panthers; Darrell McCatty - Virginia Ravens; Tim Jones - Virginia Ravens; Reggie Crosby - Bay Neptunes; Paul Patterson - Bay Neptunes; Reggie Brandon - Wayne County Twisters; Bunny Jefferson - Boston Cowboys; Marcus Harris - Lumberjacks; Charles Klug - Minnesota Maulers; Tracy Byrd - Minnesota Maulers
TIGHT ENDS: Cory Aubaugh - Dayton Drive; Joe Harter - Kokomo Mustangs; Kevin Rushing - SM Timberwolves; Lamar Redditt - Kansas Plainsmen; Scott Bowers - Virginia Ravens; R.J. Johnson - Arbutus Big Red; Kiowa Hawkins - Minnesota Maulers
CENTERS: Jeff Howard - Dayton Drive; Mike Mulhern - Kane Co. Eagles; Robert Boyd - Fayetteville Prowlers; Steven Spenser - Arbutus Big Red; Dave Shaw - Middleboro Cobras
OFFENSIVE LINE: Brandon Fawley - Kings Comets; Anthony Casbar - Kings Comets; Brian Schremp - Lafayette Lions; Anthony Jones - Kingston Panthers; Aaron Clark - Fayetteville Prowlers; Larry Chambers - Arbutus Big Red; Chris Lynne - Arbutus Big Red; Bill Fuller - Middleboro Cobras; Butch Dennis - Kansas Plainsmen; Harvey McIntosh - Jefferson City Jaguars; Stan Johnson - St. Louis Bulldogs; John Harrel - Pittsburgh Colts; Chris Therman - Chicago Thunder; Duane Schwemlien - Chicago Chargers; Issac Green - Chicago Chargers; Tim Kinzie - Chicago Thunder; Greg Erchull - Racine Raiders; John Hammes - Racine Raiders; John Westawski - Scranton Eagles; Chris Patterson - Broome Co. Jets; Tom Madigaia - Connecticut Chiefs; Sean McKay - Kingston Panthers; Alan Barnett - Cleveland Lions; Frank Battagila - Racine Raiders; Darryl Dugger - Virginia Ravens; Nevin Huff - Arbutus Big Red; Cory Fowler - Arbutus Big Red; William Davey - Wayne County Twisters; Marcus Smith - No. Oakland Tigers; Todd Oberdorf - Dayton Drive; Garrnett Asmundson - Lumberjacks; David Johnson - Minnesota Maulers
KICKERS: Tom Sellers - Dayton Drive; Tom Van Anrooy - Will Co. Bucs; Jim Czesnakowski - Pittsburgh Colts; Joe Ahkteebo - Chicago Thunder; Barry Hollingsworth - Virginia Ravens; Jason Babb - Bay Neptunes; Joe Caruso - Boston Cowboys
RETURN SPECIALIST: Carlos Chambers - Kings Comets; Tony Knox - Kalamazoo Tornadoes; Brian Burton - Lafayette Lions; Clayton Baker - Jefferson City Jaguars; Pernell Moore - Lake County Chiefs; Tyrone Allen - Virginia Ravens; Robert Johnson - Arbutus Big Red; Shawn King - Arbutus Big Red
1998 AFA All-Americans (Defense)
1998 AMERICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SEMI-PRO ALL-AMERICAN TEAM DEFENSE FIRST TEAM DEFENSE:
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN:
Eric Fersuson - Kalamazoo Tornadoes
Zak Butkus - Palos/Orland Force
Harry Pettaway - Kalamazoo Tornadoes
Colin Cathey - Topeka Knights
LINEBACKERS:
Andre Vaughn - Kalamazoo Tornadoes
Andre Clopton - Ft. Wayne Rhinos
Tyrem Harmon - Virginia Ravens
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
James Worthy - SM Timberwolves
Jason Grayson - Huntington Hawks
John Holland - Kansas Plainsmen
Chris Butts - Marlboro Shamrocks
PUNTER:
Troy Faunce - Kane Co. Eagles
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE:
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN:
John Cvitkovich - Dayton Drive
Steve Venckus - Randolph Oilers
Vince Kuziomko - Plattsburgh North Stars
Will Ford - Kane Co. Eagles
LINEBACKERS:
Tony Bettendorf - Dayton Drive
Jimmy Norman - Topeka Knights
Larry Dorey - Marlboro Shamrocks
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
Marcus Patterson - Cleveland Lions
Brian Pagel - Randolph Oilers
Ernest Pitman - No. Oakland Tigers
Khalid Rucker - Marlboro Shamrocks
PUNTER:
Pierro Setta - Chicago Chargers
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE:
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN:
Lane Johnson - Ft. Wayne Rhinos
Larry Turney - Kings Comets
Nils Leaf - Boston Cowboys
Wilbert Kennedy - Racine Raiders
LINEBACKERS:
Greg Woodward - Kingston Panthers
Ray Jepsen - Palos/Orland Force
Aaron Brothers - Wayne County Twisters
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
Troy Dolbee - Will Co. Bucs
CJ Richardson - Virginia Ravens
Jermaine Johnson - Arbutus Big Red
Monte Spiller - Topeka Knights
PUNTER:
Jerry Romano - Kingston Panthers
AFA HONORABLE MENTION
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: Julius Boshko - Kings Comets; Jerry George - Lafayette Lions; Dwayne Shaw - Syracuse Storm; Dan Davis - Broome Co. Jets; Jeremy Blythe - Louisville Bulls; Roland Simon - Chicago Thunder; McCartha Pleasants - Virginia Ravens; Ricky Johnson - Fayetteville Prowlers; Kenny Williams - Arbutus Big Red; Charles Kirby - Arbutus Big Red; Mike Summers - Dayton Drive; Terry Kaufman - Lafayette Lions; Patrick Ivey - Jefferson City Jaguars; Kevin Oragne - Kansas Plainsmen; Sam Joshua - Jefferson City Jaguars; Jeff Laing - Marlboro Shamrocks; Todd Pietrasiak - Marlboro Shamrocks; Jerome Jackson - Maine Blizzard; Chad Clark - Scranton Eagles; Tony Barravecchio - Pittsburgh Colts; Orlando Hoye - Chicago Chargers; Frank Trentadue - Chicago Thunder; Barry Hurt - Central Va. Storm; David Wheatley - Virginia Ravens; Samuel Williams - Arbutus Big Red; Rob Grecco - Charleston Townies; Ralph Duke - Souix Falls Falcons
LINEBACKERS: Rodney Foust - Dayton Drive; Brian Issacs - Kings Comets; Adam Rowe Will Co. Bucs; Keith Borum- Will Co. Bucs; Doug Klopp - Scranton Eagles; Mike Waldron - Glens Falls Greenjackets; Mike Burke - Glens Falls Greenjackets; Mark Rogers - Kingston Panthers; Sean Price - Capitaland Thunder; Greg Tacket - SM Timberwolves; Bantu Hester - Racine Raiders; Ron Holden - Kansas Plainsmen; Corey Walk - Jefferson City Jaguars; Mike Sims - Pittsburgh Colts; Skip Tramotana - Chicago Chargers; Phillp Robinson - Lake County Chiefs; Stan Clanton - Virginia Ravens; Sean Patrick - Fayetteville Prowlers; Darren Parker - Southern Huskies; Butch Mullin - Arbutus Big Red; Kevin Moore - Arbutus Big Red; David Eaton - Arbutus Big Red; Ron Shimko - Elkton Mustangs; Joe Johnson - Marlboro Shamrocks; Matt Mercer - Marlboro Shamrocks; Jon Yancy - Minnesota Maulers; Larry Singleton - Souix Falls Falcons; Scott Wolter - Minnesota Lumberjacks
DEFENSIVE BACKS: Marvin Morgan - Kingston Panthers; Carlos Jackson - Broome Co. Jets; Pat Patterson - Kokomo
Mustangs; Tyrone Watson - Central Va. Storm; Jeff Daniello - Elkton Mustangs; Eric Perks - NH Wolfpack; Hank Brooks - No. Oakland Tigers; Arron Rivers - Kokomo Mustangs; Antoine Patton - Palos/Orland Force; Guy Nardulli - Chicago Thunder; Johnny Anderson - Syracuse Storm; Cameron Chadwick - Connecticut Chiefs; Mike Greenlee - SM Timberwolves; Roosevelt Norfleet - Ft. Wayne Rhinos; Robert Hall - Kansas City Panthers; Tony Holmes - Kansas City Jazz; Todd Hall - Pittsburgh Colts; Mike Ponzo - Palos/Orland Force; Stacy Douglas - Chicago Thunder; Tyrone Allen - Virginia Ravens; Dante Taliferro - Fayetteville Prowlers; Sakima Brown - Elkton Mustangs; Eric Foster - Arbutus Big Red; Anthony Comer - Randolph Oilers; George Fernandes - Middleboro Cobras; Peoples - No. Oakland Tigers; Jeff Rogers - Lafayette Lions
PUNTERS: Mike Smith - Kokomo Mustangs; Travis Sparrow - Virginia Ravens; Steve Sparks - Elkton Mustangs; Robert
Holderfield - Arbutus Big Red
Football's part-time pros
Football's part-time pros
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Monday, May 11, 1998
BY STEWART MANDEL
Enquirer Contributor
By day, they're electricians, utility operators, grass cutters and masons. But on Saturday nights this summer, they'll become quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and linemen.
John Holton is playing his 15th season of semipro ball. The 42-year-old quarterback will be leading the Kings Comets.
(Saed Hindash photos)
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The Kings Comets are hoping to become a mainstay of Cincinnati's summer sports season when they kick off their first semipro football season July 4. By playing their home games at Galbreath Field -- home of high school football power Moeller and the pro soccer Riverhawks -- they hope to provide an entertainment alternative to pricey neighbor Kings Island.
But before any of that, coach Brian Wells just hopes to get a sponsor or two. And more players to show up for practice.
With nearly 300 teams in 40 registered leagues, semipro (also called minor league) football is considered a high level of competition throughout the country. Its biggest claim to fame may have been producing NFL All-Pro Eric Swann in the early '90s.
Wells, 26, Mt. Washington, and co-founder Steve Wernke, 24, of Loveland, were disenchanted with their playing experiences here. About four months ago, they set out to start a team that would bring stability to the area semipro scene.
"I've played on several different teams; They were not run very well," Wernke said. "In a lot of cases you've got no funds, no equipment, coaches trying to be player-coaches. You just can't do it that way."
To provide his team more stability, Wells set out on an escapade that included trademarking the Comets' name and logo, finding a team doctor and trainers, securing Galbreath for games, buying liability insurance and contacting potential sponsors. The team got incorporated as a non-profit group to join forces with several area drug and alcohol awareness programs.
All that was left was finding players. Word got out over the Internet and through fliers posted at area gyms. The roster is up to about 50 players, though more are always welcome. Players must pay $100 for equipment and fees.
"Most of the guys that get excited about playing is because this will keep them out of trouble," Wells said. "Now they'll spend their summer on the football field instead of hanging out in bars."
For about one-fourth of the roster, this is their first experience with semipro football. And the assortment of veterans reads like a script for the football version of "Major League," led by the time-tested quarterback, John Hollon.
"We've got a lot of rookies, but I think we'll do all right," said Hollon, 42, playing his 15th year of semipro ball.
He'll be protected by Brandon Fawley, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound lineman half his age. He and several friends from the Goshen area jumped at the opportunity to play for the Comets.
Wendell Fails runs high speed drills at Kings High School, where the team practices.
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"It's a bunch of men getting together, having fun," said Fawley, 21. "The competition's intensified. It's twice as good as high school because you're going against ex-pros, college vets." The top receiver, Mike Beasley, 32, played for Aiken High School and Marshall University in the mid-'80s. Tony Bray, a speedy, 26-year old running back, played briefly for Georgia. Julius Boshko, 28, is a former member of the World League's Orlando Thunder. Trent Skipper, 27, is an outside linebacker who is 10 years removed from organized football but can bench press 420 pounds.
"These guys aren't out here to make money," Wells said. "They're out here for the love of the game."
It's only semipro, but the Comets take themselves seriously. They have offensive and defensive coaches and use a modest playbook. They are even trying to convince several former Bengals to play for them.
The Comets will play in the Mid-Eastern Football League, whose defending champ, the Lafayette (Ind.) Lions, finished 1997 ranked in the Top 10 nationally by the American Football Association. The Comets' 10-game season runs July 4 through Sept. 26, with possible playoff games running through October. Home games are Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
"If we get 500 fans or so a game, we'll be able to cover expenses and start-up costs for next year," said Wells, "but we sure would like to pack the place."
2004 All American Team
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National Football Events name the following Comets to the All-American Team: SS Chico Lockhart and OT Todd Oberdorf (3rd Team), DE Sean Middlebrooks and RB Keith Brooks (Honorable Mention).
MINOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL NEWS REGIONAL "ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS"
MIDWEST REGION (Indianapolis, Illinois, Kentucky and SOUTHERN OHIO.
OFFENSE:
QUARTERBACK -Eric Drech, Kane County Eagles
2nd TEAM -Ryan Smoot, Indiana Tornados 3rd TEAM -DeWayne Whitfield, Hardin County Wolverines HONORABLE MENTION -Marcus Warren, Louisville Bulls; Lamont Rhim, Dayton Drive and Paul Digiacomo, South Bend Stampede.
RUNNING BACK - Keith Brooks, Kings Comets
2nd TEAM - Krishawn Gilmore, Central Ohio Lions
3rd TEAM - Darrian Story, Indiand Tornados
HONORABLE MENTION -Francois Cunningham and Jitu Taylor, Louisville Bulls; Israel Thompson, Indiana Tornados.
FULLBACKS - Brent Lewis, Central Ohio Lions
2nd TEAM -Orville McDonald, Kings Comets.
3rd TEAM -Tony Coniglio, Kane County Eagles
TIGHT END -Mark Stevens, Indiana Tornados
WIDE RECEIVERS (2)-Adam Rich and Kenny Beatty, Indiana Mustangs.
2nd TEAM -Curtis Gordon, Kane County Eagles and Adreas Stevens, Chicago Thunder.
3rd TEAM -Brett Scheckles, Hardin County Wolverines and Lamont Skipper, Central Ohio Lions
HONORABLE MENTION -Jason Hicks, Belleville Justice and Jovonne Palmer, South Bend Stampede.
OFFENSIVE LINE (5)-Rich Rousch, Ohio Swarm; Roger Wortham, Louisville Bulls; Paris Longs, Columbus Xtreme; Todd Oberdorf, Kings Comets and Josh Richart, South Bend Stampede.
2nd TEAM -Chris Roe, Kane County Eagles; Kevin Hyme, Central Ohio Lions and J.D. Crawford, Central Ohio Lions.
KICKER -Jerry Lakin, Belleville Justice
2nd Team -Rich Wrightington, Louisville Bulls.
PUNTER -Dave Rigell, Belleville Justice.
2nd TEAM -Travis Johnson, Kings Comets.
RETURN SPECIALIST - Robert Lon-Dayton Drive.
LONG SNAPPER - Dennis Morris, Lafayette Lions _________________________________________________
DEFENSE:
DEFENSIVE BACKS (4) -Chico Lockhart, Kings Comets; Brad Clark, Indiana Tornados; Jonathan Martin, Kane County Eagles and James Owens, Central Ohio Lions.
2nd TEAM -Karl Rose, Central Ohio Lions; Shawn Diamond, Central Ohio Lions;Reginald Jones, Ohio Swarm and Tracy Sheppard, South Bend Stampede.
HONORABLE MENTION - George Cook, Louisville Bulls.
LINEBACKERS (3) -Dee Bostic, Indiana Tornados, Tony Rubio, Indiana Tornados and Rich Rufus, South Bend Stampede. 2nd TEAM -Brett Roberts, Decatur Bears; Mike Garnet, Cental Ohio Lions and Chris Branham, Louisville Bulls.
HONORABLE MENTION - Marcus Allen, Central Ohio Lions; Doug Lavell, Indiana Tornados and Darryl Kelso, Columbus Xtreme.
DEFENSIVE LINE (4)-Sean Middlebrooks, Kings Comets; Scott Stanton, Central Ohio Lions; Ken Day, South Bend Stampede and Brian Ceaser, Kane County Eagles.
2nd TEAM -Tah Shai Jenkins, South Bend Stampede; Brandon Walter, Ohio Swarm, Ralph Shewsberry, Louisville Bulls and Larry Turney, Kings Comets.
HONORABLE MENTION -Stan West, Kings Comets.
MCFL names Comets to the All-Star team: RB Keith Brooks, OT Todd Oberdorf and Sean Middlebrooks are named to first team. SS Chico Lockhart named to second team and FB Orville McDonald, WR Ross Sferra, OG Jesse Olverson, DT Stan West, DE Larry Turney and P Travis Johnson were named honorable mention. Congratulations Comets!<
2005 All American Team
Following are the league's First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention selections by position.
TOP LEAGUE HONORS
League MVP Robert Hunt Detroit Seminoles
Defensive MVP Peni Faitele Indiana Mustangs
Offensive MVP Melvin Stewart Cleveland Lions
Coach of the Year Rich Dial Cleveland Lions
Executive of the Year James Stamper Indiana Mustangs
SPECIAL TEAMS
All-Star Selection Position Team First Last Ht Wt College
1st Team AP Cleveland Lions Lawrence Vickerstaff 6-2 210 Ohio State
2nd Team AP Louisville Bulls Jarmel Hopson 5-10 185 Iroquois High School
HM AP Michigan Twisters Raymond Flemming 5-9 197 Louisiana Tech. Univ.
1st Team K Indiana Mustangs Shawn Wood 6-0 185 Butler University
2nd Team K Cleveland Lions Joe Lindway 5-8 170 Heidelberg University
HMK Detroit Seminoles Rasko Apostolvski 6-0 230 Eastern Michigan University
1st Team P Cleveland Lions Sinisa "Sam" Poucki 6-1 275 Thiel College
2nd Team P Indiana Mustangs Shawn Wood 6-0 185 Butler University
Honorable Mention P Central Ohio Lions Jeff Morningstar 6-4 240 Bowling Green University
1st Team RS Cleveland Lions Brian Giovinazzi 6-1 205
2nd Team RS Detroit Seminoles James Worthy 5-11 185 Western Michigan
Honorable Mention RS Louisville Bulls Bernard Barnes 5-7 170 Kentucky State
Honorable Mention RS Central Ohio Lions Danny Mack 6-4 200
DEFENSE
All-Star Selection Position Team First Last Ht Wt College
1st Team CB Indiana Mustangs Eddie Vann 5-11 180 St. Joseph College
1st Team CB Cleveland Lions Hassan Brown 5-10 175 Toledo/Tiffin
2nd Team CB Central Ohio Lions Karl Rose 6-0 198 Bowling Green University
2nd Team CB Cleveland Lions Rico Franklin 5-11 185 Thiel College
Honorable Mention CB Michigan Twisters Raymond Flemming 5-9 197 Louisiana Tech. Univ.
Honorable Mention CB Louisville Bulls Keric Seals 5-4 150 University of Louisville (track)
Honorable Mention CB Flint Fury Keyon Menifield 5-9 150
1st Team DE Cleveland Lions Tim Weeks 6-2 255 Central State
1st Team DE Detroit Seminoles Mike Kyler 6-2 235 Central Michigan
2nd Team DE Central Ohio Lions Calvin Johnson 6-1 300 Urbana University
2nd Team DE Louisville Bulls Ricky Williams 6-2 285 Kentucky State
Honorable Mention DE Cleveland Lions William Powell 6-1 245 Bowling Green
Honorable Mention DE Michigan Twisters Markus Hatch 6-1 260
1st Team DT Indiana Mustangs Peni Faitele 6-0 285
1st Team DT Kings Comets Jesse Black 6-4 315 Cincinnati
2nd Team DT Detroit Seminoles Derrick Bolton 6-3 290 Southern University
2nd Team DT Detroit Seminoles Joe Chatman 6-2 340 Florida A&M
Honorable Mention DT Michigan Twisters Richardson Lacy 6-0 355
Honorable Mention DT Central Ohio Lions Chris Young 6-3 325 Robert Morris University
1st Team FS Cleveland Lions Woody Allen 5-10 190 Tiffin University
2nd Team FS Detroit Seminoles James Worthy 5-11 185 Western Michigan
Honorable Mention FS Louisville Bulls Matt Wright 5-9 170 Cambellsville University
1st Team MLB Cleveland Lions Mike McCrary 6-0 210
2nd Team MLB Detroit Seminoles Ato Polk 6-3 250 Delaware State
Honorable Mention MLB Kings Comets Bobby Atkinson 5-10 215 Hanover
Honorable Mention MLB Louisville Bulls Chris Branham 5-10 220 Thomas More
Honorable Mention MLB Indiana Mustangs Keith Jackson 6-1 260 Joliet JC
Honorable Mention MLB Michigan Twisters Keith Rowe 6-2 245 Illinois Valley
Honorable Mention MLB Flint Fury Prince Goodson 6-1 240
1st Team OLB Cleveland Lions Dave Schierbaum 5-8 190 Baldwin Wallace
1st Team OLB Michigan Twisters Aaron Brothers 6-2 255 Akron/Central Michigan
2nd Team OLB Indiana Mustangs Mike Schmitt 6-0 230 Purdue University
2nd Team OLB Southern Michigan Scott Sergent 6-3 231 Adrian
Honorable Mention OLB Kings Comets Thomas Sewell 6-6 205 Ball State
Honorable Mention OLB Southern Michigan Chuck Smith 6-1 235
Honorable Mention OLB Flint Fury Jacoby Brandon 6-0 204
1st Team SS Cleveland Lions Jerry Adams 5-11 205 Ohio Northern
2nd Team SS Central Ohio Lions Jamie Owens 5-8 185
Honorable Mention SS Indiana Mustangs Jason Spear 5-11 215 Indiana University
Honorable Mention SS Southern Michigan Brian Snook 6-2 200 Adrian
OFFENSE
All-Star Selection Position Team First Last Ht Wt College
1st Team FB Detroit Seminoles Bo Rush 6-0 220 Central Michigan
2nd Team FB Indiana Mustangs Ramon Stallings 6-2 260 Butler University
Honorable Mention FB Central Ohio Lions Brent Lewis 6-0 260 Wilmington College
1st Team OC Cleveland Lions Don Cornelius 6-3 315 Clarion University
2nd Team OC Detroit Seminoles Pierre Dubose 6-2 290 Ferris State University
Honorable Mention OC Southern Michigan Joe DeVault 6-1 275 Olivet
1st Team OG Cleveland Lions Don Smith 6-2 320
1st Team OG Central Ohio Lions Kevin Hyme 6-4 325 Ohio State University
2nd Team OG Indiana Mustangs Scott Tyrcha 6-3 335 Valpariso University
2nd Team OG Southern Michigan Mitchell Brock 6-0 310 Tennessee State
Honorable Mention OG Detroit Seminoles Stephen Vivier 6-6 310 Windsor A Fratmen
Honorable Mention OG Kings Comets Joe Washington 6-3 330 Western Kentucky
Honorable Mention OG Michigan Twisters Art Cunnings 6-2 330
Honorable Mention OG Louisville Bulls Phillip Cummings 6-1 280 Eastern Kentucky
1st Team OT Detroit Seminoles Larry Waldon 6-8 350 Ohio State University
1st Team OT Indiana Mustangs Pat Copeland 6-3 275 W. Kentucky University
2nd Team OT Central Ohio Lions Alan McPherson 6-4 315 Morehead State University
2nd Team OT Kings Comets Jason Jones 6-5 350 Idaho
Honorable Mention OT Detroit Seminoles Aaron Meredith 6-6 320 St. Paul University
Honorable Mention OT Louisville Bulls Roger Wortham 6-2 285 Georgetown College
Honorable Mention OT Michigan Twisters Brian Ferguson 6-4 335 Mississippi State Univ.
Honorable Mention OT Flint Fury Mario Williams 6-3 310
1st Team QB Detroit Seminoles Robert Hunt 6-3 225 Grand Valley State
2nd Team QB Cleveland Lions Jon Hunek 6-2 225 Ashland University
Honorable Mention QB Kings Comets Ross Sferra 6-0 180 Elon
Honorable Mention QB Southern Michigan Ross Crist 6-3 200 Fordham
Honorable Mention QB Louisville Bulls Marcus Warren 6-0 210 Midwestern State
1st Team TB Cleveland Lions Chip McClain 5-9 195 Miami University of Ohio
2nd Team TB Kings Comets Keith "SoSo" Brooks 5-11 225 Western Kentucky
Honorable Mention TB Southern Michigan Chris Floyd 6-1 230 Michigan
Honorable Mention TB Indiana Mustangs Darrian Story 5-9 180 Earlham College
Honorable Mention TB Flint Fury Tony George 5-10 200 Eastern Michigan
Honorable Mention TB Louisville Bulls Bernard Barnes 5-7 170 Kentucky State
1st Team TE Cleveland Lions Mike Parris 6-5 245 Cornell University
2nd Team TE Central Ohio Lions Jamar Reid 6-3 225 Eastern Oregon University
Honorable Mention TE Detroit Seminoles Artez Baker 6-5 230
1st Team WR Cleveland Lions Melvin Stewart 6-1 180
1st Team WR Detroit Seminoles Roy Granger 5-9 180 Gra | |
