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Sunday, November 7Raiders Repeat 2004 AFL Champions
The Tennessee Raiders(9-1) and the Tennessee Thunder(7-3) made history on Saturday night in ...
Monday, November 1
The Battle For Tennessee 2004 AFL Championship
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The Raiders average 37 points a game while allowing only 7. The Raiders defeated the Thunder earlier this season 33-14. The Thunder are coming off a 16-14 win over the Knoxville Knights. Kickoff is at 5:00 at Loudon High School. Tickets $9.00. Children 12 and under FREE.
EFA Power Rating
Raiders #7 91.5
Thunder #17 70.4
Raiders -24
Total 45
to Loudon High School Dukes Field
Take 75 South toward Chattanooga to exit 76, Sugar Limb Road. Turn left on Sugar Limb and continue straight to HWY 11 South. Turn right on HWY 11 and continue across the Bridge over the Tennessee River. Just off the bridge stay left at the fork by the fountain. Pass through 3 lights and the school is on the left.
Sunday, October 10
2004 Most Valuable Player Voting
Monday, November 24
Total Top 25 National Rankings
Monday, October 27
Raiders Number One In AFL For 2003
Sunday, October 3
EFA Power Ratings
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2004 LQBC Football Camp
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Loudon Quarterback Club Camp
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Tennessee Raider Gear at DeadBolt Graphics
2003 AFL Champions T-shirts and the new Raider logo hats are now available at DBG, across from the Pilot on Broadway ...
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Raiders Take Quality Over Quantity
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".....the returning players did an outstanding job running the tryout. Some of the guys really put in a lot of effort and I thank everyone that participated. If these new players do the work and take advantage of their opportunities when they come it could be the best group of first year players we've ever had....."
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Raider Day at DeadBolt Graphics A Hit
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Wednesday, November 26
MLFN Southern Region Rankings
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Stallions 2003 EFA National Champions
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Monday, November 24
Tennessee Raiders Defeated in Final Four
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The Raiders finish 2003 11-1.
Sunday, November 16
The Raiders Are Going to Georgia For Final 4
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The bus will leave the Turkey Creek Wal-Mart at 10:00am. Please arrive at 9:30. The only bus available this week is a 57 passenger so there will be plenty of room. Bring snacks for before and after. Everyone rides.
Directions; Jones County Sports Complex
Take I-75 from Atlanta to Macon once in Macon I-16 Savannah Exit to Exit 1a Spring St. Exit at the light make a left onto North Ave. keep straight to Shurling Drive make right onto Shurling Drive go about 5 miles park on right
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Tennessee Faces South Carolina in Round Two
The Raiders will play the Tri-County Jaguars on Saturday, November 15 at Loudon High School. The Jaguars are not ranked in the EFA Top 25. They average 14 points per game and allow 10. They defeated the Kingsport Renegades 54-6 in the first round. The South Alanta Eagles face the Georgia Stallions. A win by the Eagles would bring them to the Raiders in Round 3.
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Raiders Get First Round Win
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With the score 7-6 the Raiders though they had put the game away late in the 4th quarter when Adonis McGinnis took a screen pass 22 yards for a score and a 14-6 lead. However, the Diamondbacks came right back on a deep pass and made the score 14-12. A two point conversion would tie the game and leave the Raiders about two minutes but the Raider defense that has been the backbone of the 2003 season stepped up and shut the door.
".....the Diamondbacks are a very well coached team with alot of class. They had a good game plan and played as a team. We played the worst half I have ever seen. Worse than that I am ashamed of how we reacted. We did not play as a team and definitely did not play like the championship team we are...." - Coach Littleton
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Monday, November 3
Tennessee and Alabama in the First Round
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Tickets $7.00
Kids 7 and under FREE
Little League Players Admission FREE with their Jersey.
The Raiders will have an open practice at Loudon High School from 7:00 to 9:00 Friday November 7th.
Tuesday, October 21
Congratulation From the North American Football League
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Clif Clark
NAFL Southern Regional Director
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Tennessee Raiders 2003 AFL Champions
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The defense was led again by defensive back Vic Wharton, who scored on a fumble recovery and snagged an interception. Kicker Chris Carroll gave the Raiders the lead at the half, 24-14, by hitting a 45 yard field goal. Carroll also booted a 74 yard punt. Both kicks are Raider all time records.
This win earned the Raiders the AFL Championship but they are far from done. The Raiders now have home field advantage in the first round of the EFA National Championship playoff and could have home field advantage throughout the playoffs if they can get past the Carter County Thunder this Saturday in Elizabethton. The Raiders finish the season where they started. The Thunder hooked up with the Raiders "up on the hill" at Bruce Wilkerson Field in August and was defeated in a tight battle 17-14. With a win the Raiders could have three playoff games at home at Loudon High School before traveling to Atlanta for the National Championship game.
"...I have to take my hat off to the Renegades. They have a lot of class. From what I have seen, maybe the best in the league. They were a .500 ball team last year. They could be 7-2 at the end of this season and make the EFA playoffs. Coach Salyers has my vote for AFL Coach of the Year.
Even though we have already won the AFL we are in a must win situation this week. We know how hard it is to win on the road in the playoffs. We want the National Championship to got through Loudon and finish right down the road in Hotlanta. It is on us to make it happen. It's just week to week now...the most important moment is the next one..." -Head Coach Michael Littleton
The Raiders will return home to Dukes Field on November 8 for the first round of the playoffs. Opponent and kick off time TBA.
The bus will meet at the Turkey Creek Wal-Mart at 1:30 and leave at 2:00 this Saturday for the Carter County game. Kickoff is at 7:00.
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Raiders and Renegades Set to Battle for AFL Championship
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Saturday, October 18th at 7:00, the undefeated #4 ranked Raiders will face the 6-1 #10 ranked Kingsport Renegades. The Raiders handed the Renegades their only loss for 2003 on August 30th, 40-18. The Renegades will bring in the #1 ranked offense in the AFL against the Raiders #1 ranked defense. Even thought the numbers are very close the Renegades will come in a 20 point underdog based on EFA Power Ratings.
With a win this Saturday the Raiders will own the AFL Championship and lock up home field advantage for the EFA playoffs. The Raiders have invited all area little league programs to be their guests at this week's game. Players can wear their jerseys to represent their team and receive Free Admission. The Vols are off so come see the other Tennessee team in East Tennessee, THE TENNESSEE RAIDERS.
Inside the Numbers
Raiders
EFA Power Rating 104.16
Points per game 31
Allowed per game 9.5
Renegades
EFA Power Rating 87.82
Points per game 32.5
Allowed per game 10
Line
Raiders -20
Total 41.5
Sunday, September 28
Raiders Still Undefeated
The Tennessee Raiders stay perfect at 5-0 after defeating the Lee County 44-9. Adonis McGinnis rushes for over 225 yards and adds another 150 receiving, (official record to be posted later).
"...we have so many weapons on offense and defense. Players that can take over a game on both sides of the ball. Our offensive threats are taking turns. It's very easy to call the offense once that player establishes himself in the game. Adonis McGinnis was that player tonight and I have never, ever, coached a game where one player was so explosive. We still have plenty left that we have not exploited. Everyone just needs to be patient till it's their turn and then they need to make the most of it like McGinnis did tonight..."-Coach Littleton
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Raiders Sign Another Former RiverHawk
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Wednesday, September 17
Tennessee Raiders #1 in AFL
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Team Rankings
Offense #1 35 points per game
Defense #3 11 points per game
The rest of the AFL
#2. Kingsport Renegades
#3. Lee County Rebels
#4. Abingdon Hornets
#5. Carter County Thunder
#6. East Tennessee Warriors
#7. Bristol Bombers
#8. Wise County Outlaws
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Eastern Football Alliance Top 25
1. Virginia Hornets (UFL)
2. Middle Georgia Stallions (SFL)
3. Newark Jets (UFL)
4. Tennessee Raiders (AFL)
5. South Atlanta Eagles (SFL)
5. Baltimore Warriors (UFL)
6. Connecticut Giants (UFL)
7. Arbutus (MD) Big Red (MDFL)
8. Camden (NJ) Lynx (UFL)
9. Chattanooga Steam (SFL)
10.Kingsport Renegade (AFL)
11.New York Bandits (UFL)
12.Port City (NC) Diesel (MDFL)
13.Virginia Ravens (MDFL)
14.Birmingham (AL) Diamondbacks (SFL)
15.Georgia Xtreme (SFL)
16.Jacksonville Raiders (MDFL)
17.Palmetto (SC) Pirates (MDFL)
18.Virginia Mutiny (MDFL)
19.Carolina (NC) Stallions (UFL)
20.Willingboro (NJ) Bears (UFL)
21.Carter County (TN) Thunder (AFL)
22.Gastonia (NC) Gladiators (MDFL)
23.Cumberland (MD) Cougars (MDFL)
24.Virginia Pirates (UFL)
25.Georgia Rage (SFL)
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MLFN Class 2A Poll - Southern Region
1. Middle Georgia Stallions (8-0-1) SFL
2. Carolina Knights (6-1) Millennium
3. Minden RoughRiders (6-0-1)SAFL
4. Tennessee Raiders (4-0) AFL
5. South Atlanta Eagles (7-1) SFL
6. Kingsport(Tenn) Renegades (3-1) AFL
7. Lee Rebels (2-1) AFL
8. Birmingham Diamonbacks (5-2) SFL
9. Greater New Orleans Gladiators (5-2-2) SAFL
10. Carolina Rams (5-3) CIFL
11. Gulf Coast Pirates (5-4-1)SAFL
12. Lousiana Blazing Bulldogs (5-2-1) SAFL
13. Georgia Xtreme (4-1-2) SFL
14. Chattanooga Steam (3-3-2) SFL
15. Lafayette Bayou Bulls (4-3-1) SAFL
CIFL-Carolina Interstate League
UFL-United Football League
SAFL-Southern American Football League
SFL-Southern Football League
AFL-Applachian League
CIFL-Carolina Interstate League
Saturday, August 30
Raiders Move to 2 and 0
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".....we did not fare well in the battle for field position today. Our coverage teams will need to step up starting right now. We started very slow overall but we made good adjustments and started to click on offense. We also managed to cut down turnovers and penalties from last week but we still need improvement in those areas. The Renegades played, for the most part, with alot of class. They have good team speed mixed with fare size and have the potential to develop into a threat....."
Sunday, September 28
Raider Roster Updated
Brodrick Simpson, WR, signed
Chris Carol, Kicker, added
Mitch Roe, WR, released
Kenny James, DT, cut
Sunday, August 24
Raiders Win First Game
The Tennessee Raiders defeated the Carter County Thunder today 17-14. The Raiders dominated the game but allowed the Thunder to keep it close with penalties and turnovers.
".....21 points. 3 touchdowns called back on penalties. All of their points were the result of our turnovers. We had as many penalties as first downs. It is ridiculous for a team to dominate another team the way we did and only win by 3 points. We had moments of greatness but we were about 1 tin can away from being straight garbage....we are going to demand perfection from ourselves and eliminate these mistakes....." - Head Coach Michael Littleton
Monday, August 18
Another One Comes Back to the Fold
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".....there's not too many of the original old heads left that were there when I started in "98". Sam has managed to make it back every year from the indoor leagues and we are glad his is back now...." - Raiders Coach Michael Littleton
Monday, September 1
From the Desk of the NAFL President
August 21, 2003
The Modern Day Evolution of Minor League Football
Many people try to use the Webster's ...
Sunday, July 13
Raiders to Benefit Loudon Quarterback Club
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Raiders Attend CBFO Camp
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Wednesday, July 16
Raider DLine Gets A Shot in the Arm
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Little Joe's Pizza
Discipline
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Saturday, June 7
Raiders Complete First Practice and Evaluations
The Raiders began 2003 the same way they ended 2002, in the rain. The Radiers held a four hour offensive practice June 7th.
".....we will be evaluating players over the next few weeks. We have alot of new players to look at. Positions will be changed and assigned to best utilize each and every player. We need alot of fundamental impovement and we are going to coach those skills to every position. However, I was very please with the speed that all players were able to pick up the the basics of our new offensive package....."-Head Coach Michael Littleton
Wednesday, April 9
Wharton Back Indoors
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Wednesday, March 19
Thanks for the Love
I want to say a special thank you to the players and family members of the Knoxville Summit that have sent me the very kind email messages over the last few days. I truly regret that we did not have the opportunity to get to know each other better and our time together was so brief. I wish all of you the best in everything, not just football. Remember what I said so many times, cherish every minute you have to play the game.
Thanks again and God Bless
Michael Littleton
Saturday, March 15
Knoxville Summit Under New Management
The Knoxville Summit got a new owner 03-13-03. The former owner and Raiders head coach had a verbal agreement that was to be put into writing prior to practice beginning 03-15-03. The new owner did not want to hold to the terms and conditions of the established agreement and Coach Littleton walked away as the Summit head coach for 2003.
".....the Summit heavily recruited me as their head coach to go to a program that had never won a game to make them a winner and playoff contender. I guess their focus has changed. I am disappointed that I will not have the opportunity to do what I went there for especially since this new league the Raiders will compete in wiped out any possible conflict that would have certainly happened with the NAFL season. I wish them the best of luck. I still feel they have some solid athletes that deserve to win. I left negotiations open with the new owner but at this time I don't think an agreement will be reached for 2003...." Tennessee Raiders Head Coach Michael Littleton
Saturday, May 3
Raiders Receive Warm Welcome to AFL
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"....we are very excited about having the Raiders join the AFL. We are looking forward to working with an organization that has had so many years of operations experience to help us build up a strong league." -. AFL Commissioner Jim Thomas