1st Quarter - Pre-Season

                2nd Quarter - Regular Season

                3rd  Quarter-  Playoffs

4th  Quarter - Off Season

To Do:

Team Gatherings

Recruit Players

Staff Organization

Sponsor Contacts

Stadium Contract

Uniforms & Equipment

MILLIONAIRES

Millionaires Owners - Bethsaida & Calvin Williams

2008 Rice Bowl Runner Ups

Millionaires

Commissioners Cup Award

For Administrative Excellence

Joe Davis

                  Steve Mottis cIntosh

                 Mike Pressman

Ernest Givins

Chris McIntosh

Aaron West

Rashod Moulton

Rage Celebrate

Rice Bowl Offensive

MVP

Preston McCann

Rice Bowl Defensive

MVP

Jerome Lowery

HALL OF FAME

INDUCTEES

P.J. Jack

Tank Olson

Jennie Buehrer

Hassan Lang

Denny Randolph

Charles McKinnon

Lance Sweat

RAGE

Rage Owner - Chris Morrison

2008 Rice Bowl Champions

Head Coach - Leonard Opheim

Skip Poole

Calvin Williams

Rich Jospetrie

Chris Morrison

Bill Criswell

John Walters

Hall of Fame Class of 2008

     Back row left to right -  Chris McIntosh, Steve Mott, Joe Davis, Denny Randolph, Skip Poole,

                                                Mike Pressman, Bill Criswell, Ernest Givins

     Front row left to right - Jennie Buehrer, Hassan Lang, Calvin Williams, Rich Jospetrie,                                                                    Chris Morrison,  P.J. Jack, Greg "Tank" Olson,

     Deceased - Gary Fate

Hall of Fame Ring and Pendant

OPTIONS:

Honoree - Hall of Famer's name (limit of 10 characters)

SSFL - May substitute team name (limit of 10 chracters)

      Helmet - Players select jersey number, non players select

                                                          a plain helmet

                                                  Pendant - Great gift for the ladies

Shop the SSFL Store for Team and League Merchandise

             Log Onto: www.cafepress.com/SSFLFootball

Great Gift Ideas for SSFL Fans and Family

                         NFL NEWS & NCAA NEWS

SSFL Advancement

Former SSFL Great, Rashod Moulton, Signs with NFL'S Jacksonville Jaguars

Story Line:  Rashod Moulton, former SSFL standout for the St. Petersburg Sharks and member of the SSFL Hall of Fame Class of 2008, recently signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL.  Sharks owner and SSFL Hall of Famer, Derrick Pollock, was instrumental in guiding Rashod to Fort Valley State where he played offense, defense and on special teams.  His versatility earned him honors as a concensus All Conference, All American and All Region selection as a defensive back and kick returner.  Rashod signed as a CB being promoted from the Jag's practice squad.

     Rashod was the MVP of the 2002 SSFL Championship Rice Bowl and resides in St. Petersburg. 

CONGRATULATIONS RASHOD & THE SHARKS ORGANIZATION

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SSFL Advancement

SSFL Official Receives NCAA Position

Dr. Aaron West, SSFL Official Advances to the NCAA

Story Line:  Dr. Aaron West, a premier SSFL Hall of Fame official has been hired as an NCAA official. The SSFL wishes him continued success.  Not one to forget his roots, Dr. West stated, "In all truth, some of my SSFL officiating collegues and I talk about what an opportunity the SSFL is.  By working additional games in the SSFL using seven man mechanics, we gain literally one to two years edge over others who do not work SSFL each season we serve.  I am convinced that I would not have progressed as far as I am right now without the structure the SSFL provides or the opportunity that John Walters (SSFL Superviosr of Officials) has given me."

                                                                                      Aaron West

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SSFL Advancement

Who Will Be Next?

Farizzio Scaccia Or ?????

Story Line: Fabrizzio Scaccia, the multi talented place kicker of the Fire has been brought to the attention of the NFL by Commissioner Rice.  Said Rice, " Minor League Football is not easy to advance to the NFL.  Competing with the talented college players "coming out" and available every year is near impossible. It all begins is with personal contact with those individuals associated with the NFL who evaluate the recommendation as credible.  It's not just talent.  Other factors such as age, character and desire are factored in.  Fabrizzio is a player who has demonstrated particular talent at his position and has an excellent opportunity for a good look and evaluation.  We have been in contact with our associates in Sports Management in New York in conjunction with former NFL great, Chuck Muncie in California, who is involved in new talent.  On going communications continue and now that the NFL draft is completed, the next step will be undertaken shortly.  Good luck to Fabrizzio".

2008 - ENDED IN THE FLORIDA CITRUS BOWL

Thank you for joining us on Saturday, April 26, 2008 in the Florida Citrus Bowl, in Orlando and setting a new ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR THE GAME.

The 8th Annual, SSFL Championship Rice Bowl game was won by the Orlando Rage over the Sarastota Millionaires.  The Rage moves on to the National Football Events Champinship Game scheduled for May 24 at a site TBD

SSFL Hall of Fame

Recipients into the Inaugural Class of the SSFL Hall of Fame of 2008 were inducted on April 26 at a ceremony and reception held prior to the 8th Annual SSFL Champinship Rice Bowl.

The critereia for selection includes a minimum of 4 years of particiption in the league, proven performance achievements, good character, loyalty and recommendations.  A special thanks to those who nominated the Class of 2008 which included outstanding SSFL coaches, players, executives, officials and staff. 

 *Contact information has being compiled for each Hall of Fame member and is availale by clicking onto the

 RECORDS page on the menubar, then put your arrow on the word Records and click onto RECOGNITION.

      Nominations for the Class of 2009 are being accepted presently.                                            

 NEW TEAMS WELCOME:

STEP UP TO THE SSFL

Membership Opportunity:   

Procedure:  Log on to the MEMBERSHIP page on the menubar........View procedure and BENEFIT  list.  Contact Commissioner FOR DETAILS.

When all information is compiled, Commissioner Rice and present SSFL team representatives visit with each new organization, inspect the facilities and finalize entry into the league.  Compatibility and similar interest in providing professionally operated programs are the key ingredients in league affiliation.  Team commitment, ethical behavior, dedicated to the principles of good character, community service and the promotion of the high ideals of Minor League Football are required.

 Did You Know?

       SSFL teams are rated as AAA, the highest level of competition

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The SSFL, entering its 9th Year is the longest continous playing league in Florida

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The SSFL Championship Game, The Rice Bowl, has been played annually in the 75,000 seat Florida Citrus Bowl

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    The SSFL recruits and trains in NFL Rules over 100 Officials who are members of the SFL Officials Association

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Some SSFL Firsts in Florida Minor League Football

First to have a player sign an NFL contract

First to form an Officials Association

First to have Publcized Standards and Rules

First to Institute a League Hall of FameFirst to Have Live TV & Radio Broadcasts of Games

First to Have Internet Radio & TV Broadcast of Games

First to Institute a League Web SiteFirst To Institute a Cash Reward for League Champions

First to Provide Monogramed League Footballs

First to Introduce Scheduling by Geographic Location to Minimize Travel Costs

First to Feature A Championship Game in a Major Stadium

First to Require Team Liability Insurance

First to Require Sideline Control Staff ID to Insure the Safety of Oficials

First to Provide a League Wide Gift Store for Income to All TeamsFirst to Provide Unlimited Championship Game Tickets to All Teams To Increase Team Income

First to run radio commercials advertising Minor League Football Games

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Quality Home Stadiums - A Feature of the SSFL

The Citrus Bowl & the SSFL Since 2004

     The relationship between the Citrus Bowl and the SSFL began in 2004.  Team owners adopted the concept thatthe championship game be the leagues premier event of the year.  Providing the opportunity for players and coaches to experience participating in a major stadium with all of the amenities that major college and professional teams experience, was deemed to be a great way to end the season. Many players have indicated that being a part of that experience has been one of the highlights in their Minor League careers. 

     Playing in the Championship, honoring league All Star players, officials, ball boys, coaches and teams, is a great motivator for all to set goals for the next season.  For the ATTENDANCE RECORD BREAKING 2008 game, honoring the first class of SSFL Hall of Fame, it was an added attraction and provided the opportunity for Hall of Famers to renew old aquintances. They are the "Role Models" for this, and future generations of the SSFL.

     The operational costs for the game are included in team dues as ticket sales in Minor League football would not provide adequate support.  Instead, it was decided that the game may be a good way to provide each league team the opportunity to earn income and increase fan attendance at the same time.  To that goal, in 2008, each team was provided unlimited game tickets which, if sold by the team all funds from teh sale reamined with the team.  At $10 per ticket, teams had the opportunity to significantly supplement their income for the year.  Motivated owners not only sold tickets but offered them to sponsors as a thanks for their support or raffled them off at home games.

     Standards are a must for teams in the SSFL.  Maintaining publicized Standards guarantees that every team can expect similarities in facilities.  Although facilites may vary in some aspects, the quality of game stadiums according to Commissioner Rice is the best ever in the league. 

     Most recently, the Orlando Rage, in a move to a new facility, becomes the first SSFL team to play on "Pro Turf" at West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida.  Lawnwood Stadium, home for the Fort Pierce Fire, is without question a dominant game venue rivaling any minor league team in the country. The Sarasota Millonaires have upgraded their facility to Sarasota High School.  The annualSSFL Championship, played in the Florida Citrus Bowl has been an end of season highlight for players and coaches since the SSFL identified the game as its "premier event". 

     Stated Rice, "Quality stadiums attract quality players and fans.  Safe playing fields, excellent field lights, well lit and secure parking facilities, uniformed security, press box, PA system, play by play announcers, on field microphone for the referee, family oriented music and well equipped snack bars all contribute to the enjoyment of attending SSFL games. SSFL rules provide options, approved by the membershp to address particular facility issues encounterd by present and future league members."

SSFL Teams make every effort to bring competitive football, in a safe, family environment at an affordable price to their respective communities.

The Athletic "Move of the Season "

Do you have a great action photo? If so, email it to PR4SSFL@aol.com for publication

PHOTO BELOW: Fort Pierce Fire, DB, Shawn Forte

Deflects Pass Vs. the Lowell, Mass. Nor'easters in the Florida Bowl