Gulf Coast Football Association

2008 News Archives

ATTENTION ALL INTERESTED 2010 TEAMS!!!!!

The GCFA will be taking applications for new membership for the 2010 season. If you want to play in a very competitive, well organized league e-mail the Commissioner Gary Hodges at gfhodges@yahoo.com for information on what it takes to become a member of the GCFA. If any team is interested in attending the owners meeting RSVP so we can make sure we have enough room for everybody that will attend.

Deadline for interested teams to join the Gulf Coast Football Association's 2010 season is January 16, 2010.

Super Bowl VI News!

The Gulf Coast Football Association have announced ticket prices and a few details for Super Bowl VI at W.W. Thorne Stadium on June 27th. Ticket prices have been set at $10.00 dollars per person and children under 12 years old will be free. In addition, for each ticket sold a $1.00 dollar donation will be contributed to the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of The Lupus Foundation of America.

During the game, raffles and prizes will be given out to the fans and announced at the game.

The GCFA Network will broadcast Super Bowl VI live on ustream.tv with post game interviews.

more news during the week...

GCFA Announces Super Bowl VI Venue

The Gulf Coast Football Association has announced that Super Bowl VI will be played at W. W. Thorne Stadium in Houston, Texas. W.W. Thorne Stadium was opened in 1979 and is owned by Aldine Independent School District. Thorne Stadium has a capacity of 10,000 and displays a field turf for football. Thorne Stadium is home to the Aldine Mustangs, Eisenhower Eagles, MacArthur Generals and the Nimitz Cougars. The GCFA is proud to have Super Bowl VI played at a historical venue such as W.W. Thorne Stadium.

GCFA in the Community

Walk 4 Lupus a Success!!

The Gulf Coast Football Association continues to contribute their time and efforts to amazing and inspiring causes in their local community by participating in the 2009 "Walk 4 Lupus" at Discovery Green in Houston, Texas. The Gulf Coast Football Association once again is reaching out with their compassion and ability to show up when needed as team and family members came together to volunteer and help this great cause. Led by the Commissioner Gary Hodges along side the Montgomery County Thunderkats, Texas Red Raiders and Texas Wolverines it was a success.

The Thunderkats were in full force as they were volunteers to help walkers walk in the designated paths and helped break down tents after the walk was finished. The GCFA would like to thank all the volunteers, walkers and donations that made this years "Walk 4 Lupus" a great success. The GCFA has decided to make this a yearly event and has applied as a member and sponsor for the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter and El Paso Branch of the Lupus Foundation of America.

On Friday night, The GCFA Networks "The Sports Hour", had Flodrika Ray and her family as special guests of the show because Flodrika was diagnosed with Lupus at the young age of 11. Now, at the age of 17 Flodrika is making great strides in her life and is a big part of the Lupus foundation. They came on the show to tell there story and increase awareness for Lupus. The Ray family were special guests at the Texas Beast vs. Montgomery Co. Thunderkats on Saturday and will be honorary guests at the 2009 Gulf Coast Football Association Super Bowl.

The Gulf Coast Football Association has joined a great cause in The Lupus Foundation of America. The GCFA will be actively involved in fundraising and volunteering to help increase awareness of Lupus among health professionals and the public. Each GCFA team has a link to raise money and to join next month's "Walk 4 Lupus" on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Discovery Green Park. Walk starts at 8:00 am.

To learn more about Lupus please visit www.lupustexas.org

Links to each teams website will be posted here:

Cleveland Outlaws Gulf Coast Outlaws

Houston Firewalkers Louisiana Survivors

Montgomery Co. Thunderkats Port Arthur Hurricanes

Texas Beast Texas Express

Texas Red Raiders Texas Wolverines

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The Gulf Coast Football Association takes pride in there players and coaches that work together and help strengthen our local communites by volunteering there time and having an active part in the community and with our youth.

The GCFA would like to applaud these special players as they devoted there time and efforts with there local youth football club. Jeremy "Debo" Steward (Texas Wolverines), Starsky Long (former Wolverine, Firewalker and now Texas Red Raider) and Robert Mottu (Texas Wolverines). These players are part of The Bay Area Football League that is one of Houston's oldest and most respected leagues. The BAFL has been around since 1977. BAFL has provided Youth Football, Drill and Cheer activities for over 30 years.

Jeremy Steward is the Booster Club President of the Magnolia Park Sharks. Jeremy has led this Booster Club as one of the finest little league clubs in Houston for the past few years with his leadership and football knowledge he is respected at his position. Starsky Long and Robert Mottu both bring there football expertise as coaches for the Sharks. Long as the head coach, led the Senior team to a playoff birth in 2008. Mottu as defensive coordinator, had one of the best defenses in the Sophomore division for the Sharks.

The Gulf Coast Football Association is proud to have these dedicated players as one of there own. Thank You for making a difference.

GCFA Introduces GCFA NETWORK

The Gulf Coast Football Association in partner with Ustream.tv has created its very own internet streaming network. The GCFA Network will provide a weekly show with live interviews, discussions and live chat starting the first week in March. Viewers will be able to participate in live calls and live chat during this live session. All shows and after game interviews will be recorded and posted for future viewings. During the offseason games will be replayed on a weekly schedule from the 2009 season.

The weekly show will be called "The Sports Hour" and will be hosted by DJ Imagine. DJ Imagine will be stopping by team practices and hold interviews at certain games each week.

The GCFA Network is proud to announce that the Courtyard Marriott-West University has decided to sponsor and provide access to there facilities for the on location of "The Sports Hour". The Marriott is located at 2929 Westpark Dr. in Houston, Texas.

Check back for the shows weekly schedule and guest list in a few days... STAY TUNED....

NEW

The GCFA Network will go live this Friday June 5, 2009 at 7:00pm. DJ Imagine will be at the Dance-Cheer and Beyond dance studio on 1671 Cartwright Rd Missouri City, Texas.

Special Guests will be:

Texas Red Raiders

Texas Beast

Texas Wolverines

To access the site click here: GCFA Network

When you arrive at the site you can choose to sign up to follow the GCFA Network. This will allow you to join the live chat during the show and post questions and comments.

Also, if you would like to call in and talk to your favorite GCFA football player or have comments for DJ Imagine go to www.skype.com and download this free application for free calls, video calls and instant messaging over the internet.

Pre Season is over

The Gulf Coast Football Association has completed a successful 2009 Pre Season schedule. The GCFA would like to thank all the teams that competed with the GCFA. The GCFA appreciates the competitiveness that the other Texas based leagues bring. The GCFA would like to wish all the Texas leagues good luck on a successful season.

Thanks to:

Texas United Football League

Texas/Louisiana Southwest Football Association

National Minor League Football

National Public Safety Football League

GCFA Weekly Top Performers

WEEK 1

Passing:

Stephen Sahr (Red Raiders) 3TD, 240yds

Terrance Bennett (Firewalkers) 211 yds

Robert Lanier (Express) 3TD

Rushing:

David Harris (Firewalkers) 106yds, 2TD

Howard Abbs (ThunderKats) 1TD

Stephen Sahr (Red Raiders) 1TD

Terrance Bennett (Firewalkers) 67yds

Recieving:

Mike Buckner (Wolverines) 65yds 1TD

Damien Jones (Red Raiders) 2TD

Andrew Turner (Red Raiders) 1TD

Reginald Freeman (Firewalkers) 73yds

Joseph Garner (Firewalkers) 71yds

Tackles:

Jerome Scott (Wolverines) 9 Tackles

Devon Hargrove (Wolverines) 5 Tackles

Keith McCoy (Wolverines) 4 Tackles

Interceptions:

Marcus Ross (Red Raiders) 1

Dominique Caples (Red Raiders) 1

Devon Hargrove (Wolverines) 1

Keith McCoy (Wolverines) 1 TD

Sacks:

Schrederick Houston (Firewalkers) 4 Sacks

Devon Hargrove (Wolverines) 1 Safety

Demarcus Daughtry (Firewalkers) 4 sacks

Jamal Johnson (Firewalkers) 4 sacks

Patrick Smith (Firewalkers) 3 sacks

Special Teams:

Mike Buckner (Wolverines) 100yd KO TD

WEEK 2

Passing:

Starsky Long (Red Raiders) 2TD

Rushing:

David Harris (Firewalkers) 23 for 234yds

Andrew Turner (Red Raiders) 105yds 1TD

Cedric Hobdy (Wolverines) 1TD

Joe Robinson (Cl. Outlaws) 17 for 155yds 1TD

Recieving:

Champ Ellis (Red Raiders) 85yds 1TD

Andrew Turner (Red Raiders) 65yds 1TD

Frankie Smith (CL. Outlaws) 2TD

Tackles:

Keith McCoy (Wolverines) 10 Tackles

Scotty Addison (CL. Outlaws) 9 Tackles

Chris Hubbard (CL. Outlaws) 9 Tackles

Danny Braswell (Red Raiders) 7 Tackles

Devontra Hargrove (Wolverines) 5 Tackles

Interceptions:

Devontra Hargrove (Wolverines) 2 Int.

Antonio Dennis (Firewalkers) 1 Int. (TD)

Danny Braswell (Red Raiders) 1 Int.

Keith McCoy (Wolverines) 1 Int.

Sacks:

Patrick Smith (Firewalkers) 3 Sacks

Chris Hubbard (CL. Outlaws) 1 Sack

Special Teams:

Matt Loschiavo (Wolverines) 44yd GW FG

NOTE: Only 4 Teams sent in STATS

WEEK 3

Passing:

Stephen Sahr (Red Raiders) 289yds 4TD

Rushing:

Cory Young (Red Raiders) 17-168yds 2TD

Recieving:

Tackles:

Jerome Scott (Wolverines) 8 Tackles

Keith McCoy (Wolverines) 8 Tackles

Interceptions:

Keith McCoy (Wolverines) 2 Int.

Sacks:

Robert Mottu (Wolverines) 4 Sacks

Special Teams:

Matt Lochiovo (Wolverines) 3 FG's (50, 44, 30)

NOTE: Only 2 teams sent in applicable STATS

Week 4

Passing:

Rasheed Dennis (Hurricanes) 21-31, 310yds 2TD

Starsky Long (Red Raiders) 2TD

Stephen Sahr (Red Raiders) 2TD

Rushing:

Recieving:

Mike Buckner (Wolverines) 1TD

Collins Smith (Red Raiders) 2TD

Dustin Thomas (Hurricanes) 9 Rec. 2TD

Tackles:

Jerome Scott (Wolverines) 9 Tackles

Damon Banks (Hurricanes) 8 Tackles

Frankie Paul (Hurricanes) 8 Tackles

Interceptions:

Allen Guillory (Red Raiders) 2 Int.

Sacks:

Special Teams:

Mike Buckner (Wolverines) 97yd KO Return for TD

NOTE: Only 3 teams sent in STATS

WEEK 5

Passing:

Terrance Bennett (Firewalkers) 2TD

Rushing:

Dan Howard (Wolverines) 2TD

David Harris (Firewalkers) 16 carries, 104yds

Cory Young (Red Raiders) 1TD

Recieving:

Mike Buckner (Wolverines) 5 Receptions

Terrance Bennett (Firewalkers) 1TD

Tackles:

Keith McCoy (Wolverines) 7 Tackles (2 for loss)

Deron Blaize (Wolverines) 5 Tackles

Interceptions:

Jy Mallard (Red Raiders) 1 Int. TD

Sacks:

Patrick Smith (Firewalkers) 3 Sacks

Jamal Johnson (Firewalkers) 2 Sacks

Demarcus Daughtry (Firewalkers) 2 Sacks

Keith McCoy (Wolverines) 1 Sack

Special Teams:

Jerry Mihcharski (Red Raiders) 3 FG's (25, 28, 37)

Mike Buckner (Wolverines) 85 yd KO for TD

Marvin Williams (CL. Outlaws) 40yd Punt Return for TD

NOTE: Only 4 teams sent in STATS

Week 7

Wolverines

QB-Cedric Hobdy:

157yds, 3TD, 0 Int

WR-Billy Stokes:

3 Rec, 93yds, 2TD

CB-Mike Morrow/Deron Blaize

2 Int. Each

DT-Robert Mottu:

2 Sacks, Fumble Recovery for TD

Red Raiders

QB-Steven Sahr:

4 TD Passes

WR-Ray Bell:

6 Rec, 84yds, 1TD

DEF-Jy Mallard:

38yd Fumble for TD

DEF- Allen Guillory:

5 Tackles with a Safety

WEEK 8

Wolverines

QB-Cedric Hobdy:

145yds, 3 TD passes, 0 Int.

WR- Mike Buckner:

4 Rec, 123yds, 2 TD

WR- Billy Stokes:

3 Rec, 63yds, 2 TD

LB- Keith McCoy:

6 Tackles, 1 Sack, 2 Fum Rec.

SS- Devontra Hargrove:

2 Int. 1 for 28yd TD

DT-Ken Hewitt:

4 Tackles, 2 for loss

Firewalkers

QB- Terrance Bennett:

167yds, 2 TD Passes

OFF- Arlin Broussard:

1TD, 3 2pt Conversions

DE- Patrick Smith:

28 yd Int. for TD

DE- Demarcus Daughtry:

38 yd fumble return for TD

FS-Antonio:

3 Int for 87yds

Red Raiders

QB-Steven Sahr/Starsky Long:

1 TD Pass Each

WR-Collins Smith:

5 Rec, 70yds 1TD

DEF- Ken Gibson:

5 Tackles, 2 Sacks

DEF- Allen Guillory:

4 Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 Int

DEF- Joe Gray:

8 Tackles 2 for loss

WEEK 9

Wolverines

QB- Brandon Scruggs/Cedric Hobdy:

2 TD passes each

WR- Billy Stokes:

5 rec, 76yds, 3 TD

LB- Terrance Pual:

37yd Int TD, 4 Tackles, 1FR

LB- Jerome Scott:

6 Tackles

DT-Robert Mottu:

4 Tackles, 2 for loss, 1 Sack

LB-Keith McCoy:

5 Tackles, 2pt reception

Red Raiders

QB- Stephen Sahr:

323yds, 5 TD passes

WR-Collins Smith:

2 TD Receptions

WR-Andrew Turner:

2 TD Receptions

Defensive Line:

8 Total Sacks

Express

K- Steven Sarubbi:

2 FG's (40, 42)

Game Winning FG of 42yd with .05 sec.

Firewalkers

QB- Terrance Bennett:

312yds, 3TD

WR- Terrance Parker:

108yds

WR- Reginald Freeman:

3 Rec, 83yds, 1TD

RB- Kevin Floyd:

15 carries, 136yds

FB- Arlin Broussard:

6 carries, 64yds 3TD

DE-Demarcus Daughtry:

2 Sacks

LB-Omar Thomas:

2 Int., 43yds

WEEK 10

Wolverines

DB- Moffa Efimba/Malcolm Childs:

1 Int each

LB- Keith McCoy:

7 Tackles

LB- Jerome Scott:

6 Tackles, 2 for loss

SS- Devontra Hargrove:

6 Tackles

Outlaws

DB/WR- Tim Baines:

1 Int, 1 rec for 48yds

Thunderkats

RB- Howard Abbs:

73yds Rushing, 1TD

DB- Kevin Petrovani:

3 Interceptions

WEEK 6 (Make up)

Red Raiders

QB- Starsky Long:

3TD Passes

RB-Corey Young:

12 Rushes, 102yds, 1TD

WR- Ray Bell:

2 TD Receptions

DB- JY Mallard:

2 Interceptions

DEF- Joe Gray:

9 Tackles

Divisional Playoffs

Wolverines

WR- Craig Fleming:

5 Rec, 63 yds

DB- Devontra Hargrove:

4 Tackles, 23yd FR TD, 97yd Int TD

LB- Jerome Scott:

7 Tackles, 1 for loss

LB- Keith McCoy:

7 Tackles, 1 Sack

DB- Jason Neal:

2 Int

DB-Moffa Efimba/Terrance Paul:

1 Int each

Conference Championships

Wolverines

LB- Jerome Scott:

6 Tackles, 1 Sack

DT- Robert Mottu:

4 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 1 Sack for Safety

QB- Cedric Hobdy:

1yd Game Winning TD Run

LB- Keith McCoy:

5 Tackles, 2 tackles for loss

LB/TE- Terrance Paul:

1 Int, 2 Receptions

K- Matt Loschiavo:

2 FG, (29, 27yds)