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January 2009: Flag Football National Tournament Kicks Off in Las Vegas

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:24:08 GMT

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Dec. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FlagMag.com, an interactive web site for flag football and touch players in the U.S. and around the world, is accepting teams for its Flag Football National Tournament scheduled for January 17 and 18, 2009 at Anthem Hills Park in Henderson, Nev. The deadline to register for the event is January 10.

Flag football is a version of American football. The basic rules of the game are similar to those of regular football, but instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier; this is referred to as "deflagging" to end a down.

In most organized play, players wear a belt. Flag football was designed in an effort to minimize injuries. However, contact leagues have emerged, where offensive and defensive players can block in certain zones or downfield, adding to the many styles now associated with the game.

In the Flag Football National Tournament, game teams will include: men, women, and youth. There are several division categories. They include: Eight man contact: A, B and C divisions; Seven man no contact: A, B and C divisions; Four man no contact: A, B and C divisions; Over 35 divisions; Five man youth: 18, 16, 14, 12, and 10; and CoRec (men playing with women).

An organized flag football team is a winning team! Teams can register by calling: 1-877-369-3076; sending an e-mail to: staff@flagmag.com; or registering online at: www.flagmag.com/2008/09Nationals.asp.

The winners in each division will receive $1,000 to be used for the 10th Annual World Cup of Flag Football scheduled April 30 to May 3, 2009 in Rosarito, Mexico.

About FlagMag

FlagMag.com was created in 1998 as an interactive web site for flag football and touch players. It is the number one media source for 4 million people who play regularly and for 12 million who play once a year.

FlagMag.com organizes and promotes flag football leagues, tournaments and celebrity events. They are dedicated to flag football and to those who love the sport.

For more information about Flag Football Magazine, visit: www.FlagMag.com.

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Burgess's Conduct Not the Norm for Athletes

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:50:01 GMT

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Peter Grandich, managing member of Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Company (www.TrinityFSEM.com), is on a mission to promote the good things that professional athletes do. In the wake of the Plaxico Burress incident which led the NY Giants wide receiver to surrender to police this morning, Grandich is pounding the pavement to remind people that although Burress's conduct may be getting headlines, it's not representative of how most professional athletes live.

"While it's an unfortunate incident that will likely be a life-changer for one of the better wide receivers in the NFL, it's my hope that the tremendous good works current and retired professional athletes perform every day are not overlooked," says Grandich, who head up Trinity Financial, a New Jersey Christian-based financial services company that services professional athletes and the general public.

"For every incident in which a professional athlete is viewed in a bad light, I can tell you dozens of heart-warming, outstanding actions by professional athletes - story after story of how they have had a tremendously positive impact on people's lives," Grandich adds. "Unfortunately, in a day where gossip and tales of Hollywood stars grab most of our attention, daily acts of extreme generosity hardly get noticed."

Grandich says Trinity Financial has a corporate advisory board of retired athletes and industry professionals to act as mentors to their unique athletic clientele. Retired athletes like former NY Jets star Joe Klecko, boxing great Gerry Cooney and two-time NY Giants Super Bowl Champion Lee Rouson are among those available to provide guidance to today's athletes.

"If you knew about some of the great charity work athletes do every day, you'd see that painting all athletes with one brush is unfair. Just look at former NFL great Curtis Martin and his charity endeavors or former NY Giants defensive lineman George Martin, who walked across the U.S. to raise funds and awareness for the tens of thousands of 9/11 first responders who are ill or have died," adds Grandich.

In addition to his work with Trinity Financial, Grandich participates and provides his insights during chapel and Bible study services for the New York Giants and the New York Yankees through the non-profit organization "Athletes in Action."

For more information on the daily good deeds of professional athletes, contact Peter Grandich at 732-642-3992 or email pgrandich@TrinityFSEM.com.

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Effin Press Announces Publication of 'It's Favre Not Farv You Bobbleheads!' By Jon Christopher, J.D.

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:12:23 GMT

OJAI, Calif., Sept. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Effin Press(TM), an independent publisher in California, is pleased to announce the publication of "It's FaVre Not FaRv" by Jon Christopher, J.D. (ISBN: 978-0-9819177-0-2; $14.95 U.S.). A celebration of language that encompasses wit, humor and satire, "It's FaVre Not FaRv" takes to task issues of celebrity, race and politics in America while providing whimsical and lyrical insights into the art of tilting at windmills.

Subtitled: How Bradd FaVre, the NFL and the Media let America go to hell in a jockstrap, "It's FaVre Not FaRv" is a hilarious burlesque centered on the retired now un-retired football great and once Green Bay Packer now New York Jet, Bradd "I can't say my own name right" FaVre.

Please Note: The author will stop calling Brett "Bradd" when FaVre, the NFL and the Media cease calling FaVre "FaRv."

The last time "FaVre" was pronounced correctly in public by someone associated with the NFL or the Media was in 1991 when then NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue introduced FaVre, a 33rd over-all draft pick, upon FaVre's induction into the NFL.

Truly one of sport's stranger-than-fiction stories is how for the last seventeen years the NFL and the Media have been unabashedly complicit in the mispronunciation of FaVre's name; and this at a time commensurate with what many social commentators have referred to as the "Dumbing-Down of America."

About Jon Christopher, CHOICE MAGAZINE, a publication of the Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, wrote:

"Jon Christopher has a voice and a style which are very much his own and owe nothing to fashionable trends. He is not of the hard, direct and simple breed of poets so common in his generation, but is capable of subtle and extremely sensitive feelings, projecting his ideas in richly varied and flowing rhythmic structure. He is someone to watch for."

"It's FaVre Not FaRv You Bobbleheads!" (208 pp., Effin Press) is a quality paperback first edition (6" x 9").

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FootballGenerals.com Debuts Weekly Pro Football Head Coach Rankings

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:11:04 GMT

Belichick, Dungy, Phillips at Top After Week 12

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nov. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Statistically, the New England Patriots' Bill Belichick has been the best coach in professional football this year, according to the website FootballGenerals.com. Launched today, FootballGenerals provides the only statistical, weekly rankings of NFL head coaches, along with coach-related news.

The FootballGenerals Coach Rankings correlate somewhat to wins, but also incorporate other relevant statistics, including penalties, turnovers, halftime adjustments, strength of schedule, red zone efficiency and others.

"While it may not be surprising to any football fan that our rankings have Bill Belichick as the best coach in the NFL right now, it is interesting to see how much better he is statistically based on data beyond just wins and losses," said FootballGenerals co-founder Stephan Wasserman.

Belichick's 449 points after week 12 of competition put him 34 points ahead of Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts and 37 points ahead of Wade Phillips of the Cowboys. Currently, the Rams' Scott Linehan and the Dolphins' Cam Cameron are at the bottom of the coach rankings.

"The rankings separate strongly performing coaches from coaches with the same or similar records," Wasserman said. "Rank is not a straight one-for-one correlation with wins, though winning is a big indicator of performance in such an equal league."

He emphasized that the rankings are purely statistical. "They are not 'power rankings' or anything else that is based on conventional wisdom or any other form of opinion. Head coaches can be ranked statistically because the data are available and because the constraints they operate under are remarkably similar."

At the end of every season, FootballGenerals.com will anoint the top-ranked coach as the Football General of the Year. Off-season coach-related features will debut on FootballGenerals.com after the current NFL season ends, with more stats provided next season.

Each week's full rankings and news can be found at: www.FootballGenerals.com.

FootballGenerals.com is the only website that focuses on the coaches -- the "generals" -- of professional football teams. It provides weekly, statistical in-season rankings of head coaches, and coach-related news and opinions. The company is in no way affiliated with the National Football League.

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Reception Leader Excels at Pro Day - Prepares to Visit NFL Teams

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:06:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. - Apr. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite not being invited to the NFL Combine, Maurice Price, the nations leading receiver in 2006, has impressed NFL scouts. His agent, Bert Briones of Hip Athletics, reports that a number of clubs have invited him to visit their facilities and hope to draft him. Next week, Price will visit the Kansas City Chiefs and also attend an additional individual workout.

Briones reports that Maurice has impressed a number of NFL teams in individual workouts and at the Pro Timing Day held March 27 at South Carolina State. Price recorded an 11-foot broad jump, a 41-inch vertical leap, and a low 40 time of 4.43 on a slow surface. One scout reported his 40 time at 4.47 and noted it was outstanding considering Price actually stumbled on the run. *(Photo Caption: Maurice Price runs after one of his 103 catches in 2006)

"In the game of football often receivers will be forced to stumble by a defender, so to see that type of time recorded indicates Maurice runs strong with his feet in the ground with football speed and running ability," said Briones.

In the position drills Price excelled, displaying excellent hands and explosive moves in his routes. Ten NFL clubs interviewed Price that day.

Price is training in Orlando, Florida, with Tom Shaw, which has given him the opportunity to workout with Calvin Johnson (considered the top receiver in this draft). Previously, Price was training in California with Todd Norman of the Cutting Edge, where in five weeks, the 21 year-old Price's weight increased by 11 pounds while seeing no increase in his impressively low body fat of 4.7%. At the same time Price's speed, explosiveness, and quickness was not compromised. Price improved his 6-1 frame from 194 to 205 pounds.

Price has also trained with Coach Bill Cunerty. Mr. Cunerty reports that Price "is an exceptional talent. He runs a 4.43 40-yard dash and has smooth and fluid moves in his route progressions. He 'snatches' the ball out of the air and is a very physical presence on the field. He runs disciplined patterns and understands route adjusting and converting routes according to the coverage. He has a strong vertical jump and large hands and long arms. He is both a deep threat and a possession receiver with dynamic 'run-after-catch' skills. He is a very likeable and hard working young man who really took coaching suggestions and immediately produced the desired results."

"Maurice is in a good position at this point," reports Briones, "His physical attributes combined with his productivity of 103 catches are exceptional. NFL scouts have gone out of their way to work him out in his hometown of Orlando. Also, he played well all week in an All-Star Game with most of the league attending. I am willing to compare him with players considered to be first round picks. Look at Dwayne Jarrett, who like Maurice, also caught 202 passes in the past three years; Maurice is much faster and a tougher more physical athlete."

"He is also faster than Sidney Rice. If they are drafted early, Maurice should be close behind. His 10 and 20 yard times compare with the top handful in the country and he has great hands."

"Most importantly he is a strong character kid; a non-drinker, non-smoker, who attends church regularly. When people talk about value in this draft, Maurice should be considered in the third or fourth round. Maurice offers teams with wisdom an excellent option in drafting a young player with tremendous upside."

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NY GIANTS Help Build Body, Inspire Mind of Inner-City Kids

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:00:00 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Mar. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 80 boys from the Link Community School, Newark, will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to mentor with members of the NY Giants at the 2007 Youth Football Experience, Tuesday, April 10, 2007. The event, sponsored by Athletes in Action, here, and Trinity Financial Sports and Entertainment Management Company, Manasquan, NJ, will take place in the "Giants Bubble" next to Giants Stadium.

Designed to build the boys' confidence, football skills and character, the day will feature an afternoon of football instruction and life-changing motivational messages from players, followed by a barbecue hosted by the Giants.

According to Peter Grandich, who formed Trinity Financial several years ago with two-time SuperBowl-winning NY Giant Lee Rouson, "The boys will be schooled in football skills by the players, and also hear motivational messages on a variety of off-the-field subjects such as setting goals, choosing friends carefully, and the importance of not quitting."

"While the football demonstrations help build their physical skills, the real life stories and inspiration shared by the players is the touchdown," says George McGovern of Athletes in Action, who is also the NY Giants chapel leader. "I'm hopeful the schedule will permit players like Eli Manning, Shaun O'Hara, David Tyree, Michael Strahan, Tim Hasselback, Jeff Feagles, Plaxico Burress, Tim Carter, Brandon Jacobs, Michael Jennings, Jarad Lorenzen, Sinorice Moss, Antonio Pierce, Reggie Torbor, Osi Umenyiora and others to participate," he adds.

There is also a unique opportunity for a limited number of corporate sponsors and their guests to stand side-by-side with the Giants players, and then meet, greet, take pictures and have sports memorabilia signed by the players. The day will cap off with a meet and greet session and barbecue hosted by the New York Giants.

The Link Community School was founded in 1969 by the Sisters of St. Dominic in response to the Newark riots and the resulting devastation. The non-denominational independent middle school was provides an exceptional educational opportunity for young people left in poverty.

Athletes in Action is a non-profit organization that gives professional athletes the opportunity to share life experiences with audiences of all ages. This NY/ NJ chapter serves the NY Yankees, NY Giants, NY Nets and NY Jets, as well as semi-pro and collegiate teams.

Trinity Financial Sports & Entertainment Management Company offers a variety of services to individuals and businesses, with specialized services for professional athletes. The company is located at 2431 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan, NJ. For information contact Grandich at 732-642-3992 or email pgrandich @TrinityFSEM.com.

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Ricky Miller Accepts Invitation to College All Star Game

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:26:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former Tustin High School football star Ricky Miller, announced Wednesday that he has accepted an invitation to play in the upcoming college all star game "Texas vs. The Nation." Bert Briones, Miller's agent and president of Hip Athletics, reports that the selection committee was pleased to add Miller to the roster. "The size-speed combination Ricky has makes him an intriguing linebacker prospect to NFL experts," Briones said.

Several potential early round NFL draft picks have also accepted invitations to play and Miller will face top competition in this game, including former Florida Gators defensive tackle Marcus Thomas. Thomas will be joined by fellow Gators senior defensive lineman Joe Cohen. They will join other highly-rated prospects like Miami, FL wide receiver Ryan Moore, LSU running back Justin Vincent, Missouri defensive lineman Xzavie Jackson, and James Madison quarterback Justin Rascati on a Nation roster that will face Texas' best. *(Photo Caption: Ricky Miller with trainer Todd Norman.)

The Texas team features mostly players who played their high school or collegiate football in the state of Texas. However, Miller has been placed on the Texas team because he played in 2006 at nearby Arkansas-Montecello. Prior to that Miller played for Fresno State where he accepted a scholarship to directly out of Tustin High. Miller was highly recruited as a prep star by a number of Pac-10 and Big-12 schools.

Miller is currently training in Lake Forest, California with Todd Norman of the Cutting Edge. Mr. Norman reports Miller has exhibited an extraordinary work ethic which has produced very positive results thus far in the NFL Combine Preparatory program. Miller has been training for the past month with Norman as well as Phil Parker, the developer of the "Hip Concept." The Hip Concept teaches player to maximize the use of leverage and positioning. The training took one player from an undrafted free agent to a starter with the San Diego Chargers in only two years "I have the best trainers in America and I am ready," says Miller. He will be reporting to the all star game on Sunday at 253 pounds standing 6-3.

Miller has also been working with Coach Bill Cunerty who founded the West Coast Passing School in 1983, along with Mike Holmgren and Jim Fassel. Cunerty also coached the football team at Saddleback College for many years. Cunerty reports that Miller, whom he watched play in high school, has excellent athletic tools for a large linebacker including great hands.

The Texas vs. The Nation Game will be played at the Sun Bowl in El Paso Texas. The game will be nationally televised Friday, February 2, 2007 at 8pm MST on CSTV.

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Nation's Reception Leader Maurice Price Accepts Invitation to College All Star Game

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:40:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The nation's leading receiver, Maurice Price, announced Tuesday that he has accepted an invitation to play in the upcoming college all star game "Texas vs. The Nation." Bert Briones, Price's attorney and president of Hip Athletics (www.hipathletics.net), reports that the selection committee was pleased to add Price to the roster.

Generally, all-star rosters are reserved for seniors eligible for the upcoming NFL draft. However, last week, after Price announced his early entry into the NFL draft, he was recommended to the selection committee by Charleston Southern University Head Coach Jay Mills. The committee extended the invitation which Price accepted. Several potential early round NFL draft picks have also accepted invitations to play, including former Florida Gators defensive tackle Marcus Thomas.

*(Photo Caption: Maurice Price breaks away after one of his 103 receptions in 2006.)

Price and Thomas will be joined by fellow Gators senior defensive lineman Joe Cohen. They will join other highly-rated prospects like Miami, FL wide receiver Ryan Moore, LSU running back Justin Vincent, Missouri defensive lineman Xzavie Jackson, and James Madison quarterback Justin Rascati on a Nation roster that will face Texas' best.

Following his outstanding junior season, Price was named to the Associate Press All-American team, The Sports Network All-American second-team, and was named to the College Sporting News Fabulous 50 FC All-Star team.

Price led all of Division I football in receiving last year with 103 receptions. Over the past two seasons, Price ranks third in receiving with 175 receptions in just 19 games. His receptions over that time rank him ahead of other early entry receivers such as Ted Ginn Jr. (Ohio State) Anthony Gonzalez (Ohio State) Dwayne Jarrett (USC) Calvin Johnson (Georgia Tech) Robert Meachem (Tennessee) and Sydney Rice (South Carolina).

Price is currently training in Lake Forest, California with Todd Norman of the Cutting Edge. Mr. Norman reports Price has exhibited extraordinary athleticism during his first week of NFL Combine preparation. Price has jumped over 40 inches in the vertical leap and had an impressive 11-foot broad jump. His trainer also indicates that he has excellent speed. Last summer, Price was clocked at 4.35 seconds in the 40-yard dash in his hometown of Orlando, Florida. The 21 year-old Price's weight is 197 pounds with only 4.57 percent body fat, standing at 6-1 1/2.

Price has also been working with Coach Bill Cunerty who founded the West Coast Passing School in 1983, along with Mike Holmgren and Jim Fassel. Mr. Cunerty reports that Price has demonstrated outstanding skills and in some aspects shows greater talent than some of the first round draft picks he has coached at NFL Combine preparatory programs in recent years. "Maurice is a very special athlete," Cunerty said this week.

The Texas vs. The Nation Game will be played at the Sun Bowl in El Paso Texas. The game will be nationally televised Friday, February 2, 2007 at 8pm MST on CSTV.

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Nation's Reception Leader Declares for NFL Draft

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:14:00 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Jan. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Nation's leading receiver, Maurice Price, announced Monday that he has decided to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL Draft. Price led all of Division I football in receiving last year with 103 receptions, becoming just the seventh player in Division I-AA history to record more than 100 receptions in a single season.

Over the past two seasons, Price ranks third in receiving with 175 receptions in just 19 games, trailing only Davonne Bess (Hawaii), who had 180, and David Ball (New Hampshire), who had 178. His receptions over that time rank him ahead of receivers such as Sydney Rice (South Carolina) Dwayne Jarrett (USC) and Calvin Johnson (Georgia Tech).

*(Photo Caption: Maurice Price runs after one of his 103 receptions in 2006. Image used with permission.)

During his three years at Charleston Southern (www.csusports.com), Price became the all-time leader, at CSU and in the Big South, in receptions and receiving yards. Price also set the League mark for games with at least 10 receptions, doing so in five contests.

Following his outstanding junior campaign, Price was named to the Associate Press All-American team, The Sports Network All-American second-team, and was named to the College Sporting News Fabulous 50 FC All-Star team.

Price and fellow Buccaneer Collin Drafts are in California working out, having signed with agent Bert Briones. Price has worked out just one weekend, but has already jumped over 40 inches in the vertical leap and had an impressive 11-foot broad jump. His trainer indicates his speed is also very impressive. Last summer, Price reportedly was clocked at 4.35 seconds in the 40-yard dash. The 21 year old Price begins his NFL Combine preparatory program at 197 pounds with only 4.57 percent body fat, standing at 6-1 1/2.

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New Interactive Board Game - First Down Derby(TM)

Fri, 04 Nov 2005 18:00:00 GMT

LONG ISLAND, NY (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First Down Derby Inc., a newly formed manufacturing corporation located in Baldwin, Long Island, has started shipping a new Football related interactive board game that is played while watching or listening to any football game. The board game, totally made in USA, is based on predicting when an offensive team does or does not achieve a first down during a series of downs.

First Down Derby(TM) is designed to meet the expectations of anyone who enjoys the game of football.

The product being totally gender neutral and easy to play is a natural for football parties. Up to 10 football fans can participate at one time.

First Down Derby(TM) will initially be sold exclusively on the Internet.

Priced at $29.95 the product promises to be an excellent choice just in time for the upcoming Christmas gift-giving season.

For more information visit; www.firstdownderby.com