2008-2009 Finale!!

The 2008-2009 SMFL Season came to an end this past Saturday (June 6). And in typical SMFL fashion, the game spurred one of the most competitive of the year. If it were not for Favre's outright "voluntary" fumble, the League may have had an Season Champion. Instead, the Season Finale ended in a 1-1 "kiss your sister" game tie. There is always next season.

This season endured longer than previous years, spreading into June, due to strong participation, great competition and overall league comradeship.

As each season draws to a close, the Commish is humbled by the "success" that the league has enjoyed; that success being the friendships that are created as a result of playing football together. Us at the league office feel very blessed for the previous season and are looking forward to the next.

Congrats go out to a few players who have become new fathers and raising future SMFLer's over the past year: T-Dar, Big Game Hunter, Baylor Dave and soon to be father's Boone Packer, Butterfly Davis and Eskimo Joe.

Enjoy some pictures from Saturday's game. If we don't see you at the Mid Summer BBQ, then we will see you in September!!


The Line Up

Sam - I AM



Big Game


Eazy E - from THE Oklahoma State University - yep he's a Poke





Big PapiBoone Packer


Favre


A Close Up.... For the Ladies!

Magic Patin
Baylor Dave

Not pictured individually -

- Jagt Holland
- T-Dar
- Peg Leg Ford
- Eskimo Joe

Enjoy some action shots!!

The SMFL - Outside the SMFL

Cowboys Flag Football Tournament 2009

The Avery Chan Bowl

Well, after 3 or so seasons of playing in the SMFL, Mr. Chan, the player formally known as "Zephry", has officially retired from the Saturday Morning League. He went out in style posting a career high 4 touchdowns, 8 pass blocks, 14 catches and 21 tackles for the day. He also threw his first and probably last career interception.

"All in all, it was a great day - I know my team won and lost today, but I'm fine with leaving the SMFL on a .500 note... mainly because I'm too tired and their is not enough oxygen in the Dallas air. I'm really looking forward to retirement" - Mr. Chan

Avery's contributions to the league include:
- The Avery Count: The ability to count to "7 Mississippi" in less than 3 seconds
- The Avery Rule: This rule is still in the SMFL Rules Committee as it has not been enacted, however, the rule would eliminate the "Mississippi" count and allow for a blitz on each down, thus taking away the "Avery Count" advantage.

Below is his official SMFL post game press conference announcing his retirement:

The SMFL would like to wish Avery "the best" as he moves his family to China in the coming months. You and Felicity are in our prayers - you will be missed.

Enjoy photos which documented the historic "Avery Bowl"



Avery Arrives

Even the likes of Baylor Dave and T-Dar make it out for the festivities!



Easy E was nervous about the big game.

Here he is over preparing...

And... doing something else in the bushes...

Of course - no SMFL week would be complete without Favre and Peg Leg....

All in all - it was a great day for football!

Congrats to an SMFL Player

"T-Dar" Tim Darley (better known as the Johnny Moxin of the SMFL) and his wife gave birth to their first child on April 16th. Emma Louise Darley was born at 8:12 pm weighing in at 8 lbs 4 oz and measures 22 in. Mom and baby are doing good.

When asked how this incredible personal development would affect his SMFL status, T-Dar said:

"I'm out for good reason for a while, but when I do get back I think I'll have a renewed dedication and maturity just like Pacman did."

We look forward to that day when he is back on the field but we are excited for him and his family in their new parenting endeavors.



Here is T-Dar (in the red) is his all to familiar resting position.

HAPPY NEW YEAR PLAYERS!

The Office of the Commish would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Years!

New Years Day 2009 will mark the 1st Annual SMFL New Years Day Bowl (naming rights have not been sold). The Bowl Game will begin at 9:30am and take place at our Standard Location (the fields across from Lake Highland High school).

The Commish is looking forward to this inaugural event and to many new initiatives for the league during 2009!

Make it a Great Year!!

SMFL Player Updates - Special Announcements!!

Players

On December 10th, a long-time faithful SMFLer, Big Game Hunter Satterfield, welcomed his second son into this world! We would like to congratulate the Satterfields on the addition of Ethan Hunter!

He weighed in at a whopping 8 lbs, 14oz and measured in at 20 3/4 inches.

The Commish would like to congratulate the Satterfields on behalf of the entire league. We look forward to the day that little Ethan can join us on Saturday Mornings.

The League would also like to congratulate Matt "Gimme" Moore and Baylor Dave on the future births of their children. Gimme is expecting to deliver on any day now, while Baylor recently discovered that his child will be a girl.

The League is excited to hear about the new developments in it's member lives and is here to encourage and support in any manner.

Make it a good week!

MOVING DAY for the SMFL!

Yes! The time has come for the SMFL to move into their new home. We have out grown the confines of Glencoe Park and are in need of more space. This week's game - October 8, 2008 - will mark the first week of the new location across from Lake Highlands High School - SKYLINE PARK

Here is a link to the new site: SKYLINE PARK

Here are generic directions to the new site for those that do not know how to get there:

• From US 75 (Central Expressway),
• Go EAST on Northwest Highway,
• Turn Left on Abrams (Going North)
• Turn Right on Skillman (Going East)
• Approximately 3 miles down - Turn Right on Church Road
• The Field is 1/2 mile on the right.
• Parking is available on the street and at the High School across the street.
  

The Commish would like to apologize to the Players for the slight inconvenience this week in adjusting to the new field. Past reconnaissance missions have indicated free space on Saturday Mornings at this new location. If the need arises for a new location, due to unforeseen events, the SMFL has prepared an alternate site within walking distance of Skyline Park.

E-mail the Commish with any questions: Commish@thesmfl.com

Thanks and Make it a Good Week!