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2008 GCFA Champions
GCFA 2007 CHAMPIONS
In the United States alone, there are more than six hundred teams throughout over fifty leagues that refer to themselves as semi-professional or minor league football teams. Player experience varies between high school, college, and professional players. Because the majority of these players are not paid for their time on the field, they show up at practice and on game day simply for the love of the game. Not only are they not paid, but they are often required to pay for their own equipment, transportation, and lodging. A lucky few will get the opportunity to shine in front of scouts and be selected to move up to the (paid) professional ranks.
It is the intent of the Gulf Coast Football Association (GCFA) to provide opportunity and challenge to semi-professional football teams to take a giant step forward and adjust their team and player attitudes to reflect the professional attitude that the GCFA represents. This is a minor league developmental system that provides players the opportunity to improve and advance their skills to the level required by the NFL, Canadian Football, NFL Europe, Arena Football, Arena Football 2, Indoor Professional Football, and college teams. It is the goal of this association to keep the spirit of football alive in the hearts, minds, and souls of the athletes who desire to make it to the next level.
The GCFA name is the result of an agreement between various team owners to form this association. The "Gulf Coast" portion of the new name is intended to allow any team that plays in any state or country touched by the waters of the great Gulf of Mexico to participate after applying for membership. Teams competing in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Mexico will have the first opportunity to join the GCFA. Restrictions to this membership require that a team has been in existence for at least one year and must not have forfeited any games during that time.
The GCFA is not about the quantity of teams in the league, but rather the quality of the teams on the field. It seeks teams that are sensible and reliable from a business perspective and the GCFA will be very selective in whom it chooses to be league member teams.
| YEAR | TEAMS | CHAMPION | SCORE |
| 2004 | Houston Wolverines vs. Texas Fusion | Wolverines | 49-22 |
| 2005 | Houston Wolverines vs. Texas Fusion | Wolverines | 30-6 |
| 2006 | Houston Wolverines vs. Dallas Warriors | Warriors | 26-20 |
| 2007 | Houston Wolverines vs. Texas Red Raiders | Wolverines | 20-12 |
| 2008 | Texas Express vs. New Orleans Pittbulls | Pittbulls | 12-7 |
2008 Standings
After week 13
| American Conference |
Regular Season
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Overall Including Playoffs
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Teams
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WON
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LOST
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TIE
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PF
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PA
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WON
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LOST
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TIE
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PF
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PA
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8 | 2 | 0 | 269 | 99 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 362 | 176 |
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7 | 3 | 0 | 199 | 54 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 246 | 88 |
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7 | 3 | 0 | 168 | 120 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 220 | 278 |
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4 | 6 | 0 | 74 | 140 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 191 | 232 |
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3 | 7 | 0 | 122 | 196 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 122 | 196 |
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1 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 251 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 110 | 352 |
| National Conference |
Regular Season
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Overall
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Teams
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WON
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LOST
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TIE
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PF
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PA
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WON
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LOST
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TIE
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PF
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PA
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9 | 1 | 0 | 194 | 83 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 234 | 89 |
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7 | 2 | 1 | 161 | 77 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 209 | 122 |
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6 | 4 | 0 | 148 | 94 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 282 | 158 |
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4 | 6 | 0 | 84 | 219 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 84 | 247 |
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3 | 6 | 1 | 61 | 114 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 75 | 165 |
| Lafayette Oilers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Texas Express 
Liberty County Ambush 
Gulf Coast Outlaws y
Houston Dragons 
Cleveland Outlaws 
Texas Wolverines 
Houston Firewalkers 
Port Arthur Hurricanes 
Gulf Coast Rams x= Clinched 1st Seed in conference
y= Clinched playoff spot
z= Due too unforeseen circumstances, the Rams and Dragons will not participate in the 2008
GCFA Playoffs.
Tie Breakers:
· The tiebreaker is decided by Divisional Games Played.
· Head to Head
· Points Allowed
· Points Scored
· Overall Record
NOTE: Lafayette Oilers have decided to forfeit the 2008 season and begin play in 2009. National Conference teams have the choice to replace this game or receive a 6-0 forfeit win.
2008 Schedule
Opening Day
March 8, 2008
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Score
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Time | VISITOR | Location | HOME |
Score
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| 6 | 7:00pm | Texas Wolverines | @ | Strack | Gulf Coast Rams | 6 OT |
| 44 | 7:00pm | New Orleans Pittbulls | @ | P.A. | Port Arthur Hurricanes | 12 |
| 0 | 7:00pm | Lafayette Oilers | @ | Fun Stadium | Houston Firewalkers | 6 (F) |
| 0 | 3:00pm | Liberty County Ambush | @ | Strack | Texas Red Raiders | 20 |
| 6 | 7:00pm | Gulf Coast Outlaws | @ | Brennam | Texas Express | 27 |
| 8 | 5:00pm | Cleveland Outlaws | @ | Klein Intermediate | Houston Dragons | 31 |
Week 2
March 15, 2008
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Score
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Time | VISITOR | Location | HOME |
Score
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| 12 | 7:00pm | Port Arthur Hurricanes | @ | Barnett | Texas Wolverines | 32 |
| 6 | 7:00pm | Gulf Coast Rams | @ | Fun Stadium | Houston Firewalkers | 29 |
| 0 | 7:00pm | Lafayette Oilers | @ | Went Wood | New Orleans Pittbulls | 6 (F) |
| 53 | 3:00pm | Texas Red Raiders | @ | Fun Stadium | Houston Dragons | 33 |
| 0 | 3:00pm | Cleveland Outlaws | @ | Brennam | Texas Express | 30 |
| 8 | 5:00pm | Liberty County Ambush | @ | Clute | Gulf Coast Outlaws | 14 |
Week 3
March 29, 2008
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Score
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Time | VISITOR | Location | HOME |
Score
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| 0 | 7:00pm | Lafayette Oilers | @ | Strack | Gulf Coast Rams | 6 (F) |
| 0 | 7:00pm | Port Arthur Hurricanes | @ | Fun Stadium | Houston Firewalkers | 34 |
| 2 | 7:00pm | Texas Wolverines | @ | Went Wood | New Orleans Pittbulls | 22 |
| 6 | 3:00pm | Gulf Coast Outlaws | @ | Strack | Texas Red Raiders | 43 |
| 0 | 3:00pm | Cleveland Outlaws | @ | Hull-Daisetta | Liberty County Ambush | 14 |
| 0 | 3:00pm | Houston Dragons | @ | Brennam | Texas Express | 30 |
Week 4
April 5, 2008
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Score
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Time | VISITOR | Location | HOME |
Score
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| 14 | 5:00pm | Houston Firewalkers | @ | Went Wood | New Orleans Pittbulls | 24 |
| 6 (F) | 7:00pm | Texas Wolverines | @ | Lafayette Oilers | 0 | |
| 18 | 7:00pm | Gulf Coast Rams | @ | P.A. | Port Arthur Hurricanes | 16 |
| 35 | 7:00pm | Houston Dragons | @ | Hull-Daisetta | Liberty County Ambush | 42 |
| 0 | 3:00pm | Texas Red Raiders | @ | Brennam | Texas Express | 10 |
| 0 | 5:00pm | Cleveland Outlaws | @ | Clute | Gulf Coast Outlaws | 20 |
Week 5
April 12, 2008
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Score
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Time | VISITOR | Location | HOME |
Score
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| 11 | 7:00pm | Houston Firewalkers | @ | Barnett Jr. | Texas Wolverines | 14 |
| 6 (F) | 7:00pm | Port Arthur Hurricanes | @ | Lafayette Oilers | 0 | |
| 26 | 7:00pm | New Orleans Pittbulls | @ | Strack | Gulf Coast Rams | 13 |
| 9 | 5:00pm | Houston Dragons | @ | Clute | Gulf Coast Outlaws | 4 |
| 6 | 3:00pm | Cleveland Outlaws | @ | Strack | Texas Red Raiders | 36 |
| 0 | 3:00pm | Liberty County Ambush | @ | Brennam | Texas Express | 17 |
Week 6
April 19, 2008
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Score
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Time | VISITOR | Location | HOME |
Score
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| 6 | 7:00pm | Gulf Coast Rams | @ | Barnett Jr. | Texas Wolverines | 19 |
| 0 | 7:00pm | Port Arthur Hurricanes | @ | Went Wood | New Orleans Pittbulls | 40 |
| 6 (F) | 7:00pm | Houston Firewalkers | @ | Lafayette | Lafayette Oilers | 0 |
| 18 | 3:00pm | Texas Red Raiders | @ | Hull-Daisetta | Liberty County Ambush | 20 |
| 8 | 5:00pm | Texas Express | @ | Clute | Gulf Coast Outlaws | 0 |
| 0 | 7:00pm | Houston Dragons | @ | Indians Stadium | Cleveland Outlaws | 6 (F) |
Week 7
April 26, 2008
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Score
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Time | VISITOR | Location | HOME |
Score
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| 38 | 7:00pm | Texas Wolverines | @ | P.A. | Port Arthur Hurricanes | 6 |
| 6 (F) | 7:00pm | Houston Firewalkers | @ | Strack | Gulf Coast Rams | 0 |
| 6 (F) | 7:00pm | New Orleans Pittbulls | @ | Lafayette | Lafayette Oilers | 0 |
| 0 | 3:00pm | Houston Dragons | @ | Strack | Texas Red Raiders | 28 |
| 44 | 5:00pm | Texas Express | @ | Indians Stadium | Cleveland Outlaws | 0 |
| 0 | 4:00pm | Gulf Coast Outlaws | @ | Hull-Daisetta | Liberty County Ambush | 26 |
Week 8
May 3, 2008
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Score
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Time | VISITOR | Location | HOME |
Score
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| 6 (F) | 7:00pm | Gulf Coast Rams | @ | Lafayette | Lafayette Oilers | 0 | |
| 13 | 7:00pm | Houston Firewalkers | @ | P.A. | Port Arthur Hurricanes | 20 | |
| 14 | 7:00pm | New Orleans Pittbulls | @ | Barnett Jr. | Texas Wolverines | 13 | PICTURES |
| 19 | 6:30pm | Texas Red Raiders | @ | Clute | Gulf Coast Outlaws | 12 | |
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