(NAFL HQ – 1/6/2010) It is official, the Hoggins Heroes are the best NAFL team in the last 20 years!
In the North American Bowl the Heroes defeated the Any Given Sunday 42-27 to win the 2009 NAFL Championship. This is the Heroes 6th championship in the last 20 years. The win brings the NAFL championship back to the east coast for the first time in six years as well. The win was brought by an exceptional Heroe’s team and performance by RB Chris Johnson who scored 13 pts and 2 TD’s in the win. The Any Given Sunday did keep it close by shutting down the Heroes QB’s who had -1 in points. But the Any Given Sunday could not mount an offensive attack and their QB Donovan McNabb was also shut down. In the end, Chris Johnson was the difference and earned MVP honors for his efforts. After the game an excited Owner, Ken Hoggins stated he was proud of his team since he challenged them early to win the championship and be the all-time winning team. However, Ken also said that starting next week they will go back to the War Room and prepare for next year since that is the reason why they are the best in the NAFL.
In the Toilet Bowl, the Centaurs came to the Toilet Bowl to avenge their season against the Gladiators. Both QB’s figured to be factors in the game, however Tom Brady for the Gladiators and Kurt Warner for the Centaurs did not show up. The game became a defensive struggle and somebody needed to show up. Rookie RB Knowshon Moreno for the Gladiators came out and showed that he is the RB of the future for the Gladiators scoring 2 TD’s and getting the win for the Gladiators who won 42-23. For his efforts Moreno earned Toilet Bowl 09 MVP honors. The Gladiators now have the 1st pick in the 2010 NAFL draft.
In other action, The Master’s of the Universe earned 3rd place honors, the Knights earned 5th place honors, the Golden Eagles earned 7th place honors and the Raiders earned 10th place honors.
In League News, the NFL Post-Season Pool starts on 1/9/2010. All owners, friends, family and pets are encouraged to enter and participate in the winner take all pool. Entry fee is only $10. Also the 2010 NAFL Annual League Draft will be held on Saturday, August 28th, 2010. So mark your calendars!!
