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AUPepBand

#50505
June 20, 2017, 10:38:23 AM
So according to this week's Mayberry Sun, Tyler Johnson has signed on with the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena Football League.

Kudos to Johnson! Hey, it ain't the NFL but Tyler's still playing football!
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ITH radio

#50506
June 20, 2017, 02:54:07 PM
The AFL is a small league, but the Sharks are undefeated so not too shabby. I was disappointed the Predators closed their doors after 25 years here. So it goes. Happy Tyler is getting a chance to play. I believe there are other guys like Springfield's Max Nacewicz are in the AFL as well.
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#50507
June 20, 2017, 03:32:54 PM
Quote from: ITH radio on June 20, 2017, 02:54:07 PM
The AFL is a small league, but the Sharks are undefeated so not too shabby. I was disappointed the Predators closed their doors after 25 years here. So it goes. Happy Tyler is getting a chance to play. I believe there are other guys like Springfield's Max Nacewicz are in the AFL as well.

So the AFL is different than what the Sharks are in. They are in the NAL (National Arena League) which has 9 teams. There is the AFL which features Philly, Baltimore, DC, Cleveland, and Tampa for now. There is also the IFL which is mostly in the western half of the country. And there maybe a fourth (or more) league.

I know the AFL has a contract with CBS Sports Network to show their games, so I think maybe the AFL feels like they are the bigger or top league. However, I can't say for sure. I do know several DIII players are in the AFL. I just watched a 2010 D3football.com 3rd Team All-American named Mike Preston (Heidelburg) play a few weeks ago for Cleveland. The backup QB for that team played at Occidental (among three total colleges). I always scan the rosters of games I am at (I am the PA announcer for the Baltimore team) to see if I know players. :)
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ITH radio

#50508
June 21, 2017, 09:42:43 AM
Had no idea - thx Dave!
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Bengalsrule

#50509
June 22, 2017, 11:56:53 AM
Quote from: fisheralum91 on June 15, 2017, 03:41:08 PM
So according to your numbers the top three are essentially same and the rest of the league minus moovile and wick have a shot at the title?


Welcome to the E8 ;) ;D

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Dave 'd-mac' McHugh

#50510
June 22, 2017, 02:24:58 PM
Quote from: ITH radio on June 21, 2017, 09:42:43 AM
Had no idea - thx Dave!

No problem. I am the PA announcer for the Baltimore Brigade, so I am getting introduced this summer to arena football for the first time. Blast to watch.
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AUPepBand

#50511
June 23, 2017, 08:47:22 AM
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on June 22, 2017, 02:24:58 PM
Quote from: ITH radio on June 21, 2017, 09:42:43 AM
Had no idea - thx Dave!

No problem. I am the PA announcer for the Baltimore Brigade, so I am getting introduced this summer to arena football for the first time. Blast to watch.

Pep was a bit confused as well but a little digging revealed that Tyler's National Arena League is new this year with eight teams. Meanwhile, the father of arena football, the Arena Football League (AFL) this year dropped down to just five teams. The Sharks actually were formerly an AFL team, bolting this year to join the new National Arena League.

Pep doubts Johnson will get much PT on Saturday, being the understudy for former FAMU star QB Damien Fleming, in the Sharks' playoff game against the Monterey Steel. The Steel just last week upset the Sharks 44-37, denying Jacksonville a perfect 12-0 season. Kickoff (or do they start with a jump ball?) is 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24. You can watch the game online at: https://scorestream.com/team/jacksonville-sharks-286139



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Dave 'd-mac' McHugh

#50512
June 23, 2017, 01:58:14 PM
Knowing how these things work, and looking at the indoor soccer leagues' history, I highly suspect the AFL and NAL may come together in the future.
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AUPepBand

#50513
June 23, 2017, 03:55:56 PM
Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on June 23, 2017, 01:58:14 PM
Knowing how these things work, and looking at the indoor soccer leagues' history, I highly suspect the AFL and NAL may come together in the future.

That's exactly what Pep was thinking.  +k for your insight!

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Bartman

#50514
June 24, 2017, 10:32:07 AM
Good luck to Tyler as he picks up his first paycheck........Just checked out the Jacksonville sharks site.... the playoff game will be tonight, but did not see Tyler on active roster... those Shark attack cheerleaders will probably sell a few more tickets....Tyler never had distractions like that in Mayberry ;D
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AUPepBand

#50515
June 26, 2017, 09:06:20 AM
Quote from: Bartman on June 24, 2017, 10:32:07 AM
Good luck to Tyler as he picks up his first paycheck........Just checked out the Jacksonville sharks site.... the playoff game will be tonight, but did not see Tyler on active roster... those Shark attack cheerleaders will probably sell a few more tickets....Tyler never had distractions like that in Mayberry ;D

Wow. Just checked the roster. No Tyler Johnson. But a Jason Boltus? Team Boltus in Jacksonville?
On Saxon Warriors! On to Victory!
...Fight, fight for Alfred, A-L-F, R-E-D!

Bartman

#50516
June 26, 2017, 04:45:50 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on June 26, 2017, 09:06:20 AM
Quote from: Bartman on June 24, 2017, 10:32:07 AM
Good luck to Tyler as he picks up his first paycheck........Just checked out the Jacksonville sharks site.... the playoff game will be tonight, but did not see Tyler on active roster... those Shark attack cheerleaders will probably sell a few more tickets....Tyler never had distractions like that in Mayberry ;D

Wow. Just checked the roster. No Tyler Johnson. But a Jason Boltus? Team Boltus in Jacksonville?
Official stats show that Tyler got in 3 games and was 1-2 passing and ran for 4 yards...... so he is obviously getting his feet wet. On the other hand, Boltus started the last game but looks to be the 2nd string QB heading into the Championship this weekend. Looks like they signed Boltus as veteran insurance. Two E8 QB's still slinging the rock.
"I never graduated from Iowa, but I was only there for two terms - Truman's and Eisenhower's."
Alex Karras
"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time."
Max McGee

Bartman

#50517
June 26, 2017, 05:11:40 PM Last Edit: June 26, 2017, 05:37:27 PM by Bartman
Quote from: Bartman on June 26, 2017, 04:45:50 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on June 26, 2017, 09:06:20 AM
Quote from: Bartman on June 24, 2017, 10:32:07 AM
Good luck to Tyler as he picks up his first paycheck........Just checked out the Jacksonville sharks site.... the playoff game will be tonight, but did not see Tyler on active roster... those Shark attack cheerleaders will probably sell a few more tickets....Tyler never had distractions like that in Mayberry ;D

Wow. Just checked the roster. No Tyler Johnson. But a Jason Boltus? Team Boltus in Jacksonville?
Official stats show that Tyler got in 3 games and was 1-2 passing and ran for 4 yards...... so he is obviously getting his feet wet. On the other hand, Boltus started the last game but looks to be the 2nd string QB heading into the Championship this weekend. Looks like they signed Boltus as veteran insurance. Two E8 QB's still slinging the rock.
Unless there is another Tyler Johnson, I also saw some defensive stats..1 INT for 29 yards...2 TFL...and 7 tackles(led team in tackles on 6/10).....probably used Tyler as a Cornerback?... although he is not currently on the active roster.
"I never graduated from Iowa, but I was only there for two terms - Truman's and Eisenhower's."
Alex Karras
"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time."
Max McGee

d3fan142511

#50518
June 28, 2017, 04:45:40 PM
Pre Summer Camp Rankings:

1. Alfred
2. SJU
3. Brockport
4. Cortland
5. Buff State
6. Utica
7. Morrisville
8. Hartwick


D3viewer

#50519
June 28, 2017, 05:33:24 PM
Quick thoughts on the above. The top 3 all lost key offensive players. Tyler Johnson, Matt Naton, and Dan Andrews respectively. On the positive side for AU they return AJ Licata, conf def player of the year, Brockport has ECAC and conf rookie of the year QB Joe Germinerio. Fisher has Coon and a backup QB who had decent numbers when he played. Cortland could be in the mix if QB Steven Ferreira gets to return for a super senior year.
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