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Outlaws Play in Toys-for-Tots
Bowl - The Orange County Falcons
and Orlando Outlaws squared off for the first ever Mythical
Orlando City Championship in the Toys-for-Tots bowl. This
was the first game played by the Outlaws, and the Falcons
were more than gracious hosts. “Having our first game
against such a talented and tenured team was just the opponent
needed to evaluate where and how our organization has evolved
to this point” said Vice President Dan Plouff.
The Orlando Outlaws first
appearance in the Toys for Tots Bowl, proved to be rewarding
experience for both the Outlaws and Toys for Tots. The Outlaws
made an impressive start to their preseason, winning 21
– 8 over the Orange County Falcons.
The Outlaws scored first
in the opening quarter with Cornelius Smith’s 4 yard
run into the endzone. The Outlaws struck again early in
the second, on a 14 yard pass from Outlaws quarterback Bobby
Zinsmaster to Cliff Martin. The Outlaws ended the half leading
the Falcons 14 – 0.
The second half saw a lot
of two way play, with both defenses not willing to budge.
The Falcons showed why they have always been a tough opponent
by scoring to make it 14-8, after connecting on a two point
conversion. Shortly after that, Outlaws defensive back John
Haritan picked off a pass and ran it back to making the
final score of the game. The Outlaws defense created a number
of turnovers throughout the game and kept a relentless amount
of pressure on the Falcon’s quarterback.
The Outlaws would like to
thank their fans for the great turnout which yielded numerous
donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots
Program. If you would like to find out more about the Toys
for Tots Program or make additional donations visit the
Central Florida Toy for Tots site at www.toysfortotscentralflorida.org |
Community Event October 29th
with the Orlando Outlaws and US Army -
Join the Orlando Outlaws
and the US Army for a community event on October 29th from
6-9pm at Gators Dockside in Winter Springs. Meet the players
of Orlando's newest professional minor league football organization.
You will also have a chance to meet and mingle with the Outlaws'
Dancing Bandits Cheer Squad. The Outlaws' coaches and owners
will be available to answer questions about the team and the
upcoming 2008 season. The US Army will provide a rock-climbing
wall as well as other activities. The Army was one of the
first to partner with the Outlaws and assist the team in getting
off the ground for their inaugural season. So come out and
show your support for the US Troops and your Orlando Outlaws!
Florida
Football Alliance and New Commissioner Reach
Deal - The Florida
Football Alliance has reached a deal with its
first commissioner, Darin J Pirkey. Mr. Darin
J Pirkey was born on Andrews Air Force Base
in Washington D.C. and comes from a military
and legal background with extensive experience
in corporate restructuring and business banking.
While in the US Navy, Mr. Pirkey worked as an
Electronics Technician and Boatswains Mate conducting
ship boarding exercises during Operation Enduring
Freedom after the attacks of September 11, 2001.
From there, Mr. Pirkey began work for Washington
Mutual Bank where he advised and worked for
many divisions of the company including legal
and retail business banking. Mr. Pirkey is a
graduate of the University of Maryland with
a Bachelors Degree in Business Law.
Mr. Pirkey now owns his own sports marketing
firm and has a website dedicated to enhancing
the exposure of the high school football athlete.
His site, supremeathletes.com is set to launch
in the spring of 2008.
"I want to thank the board and each
of the owners, coaches, and players of the
Florida Football Alliance for this great honor.
I am truly dedicated to the future of the
Alliance and the development of all those
involved. I can't express how truly excited
I am to be part of this great organization.
Our commitment to the development of the players
and teams within the Alliance makes us truly
unique. We will strive to always make it a
'Great Day' in the Alliance. I hope and wish
the best for you all in the upcoming season."
Some of Commissioner Pirkey's goals include
league awareness and expansion, community
service, fundraising and developing corporate
sponsorships.
"As a league, we have a responsibility
to not only our owners and players, but just
as importantly, to our fans and sponsors.
The days of having minor league football teams
go unnoticed are gone. People will know that
the 'Alliance' is here and that we are here
to stay."
Commissioner Pirkey is set to take office
effective September 1st, 2007. The terms of
the deal are undisclosed. You may contact
Commissioner Pirkey at commissioner@ffafoootball.com.
The Florida Football Alliance (Alliance)
is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the
promotion and advancement of minor league
football teams based in the state.
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FFA Names Andre Bankston
as Supervisor of Officials
- The Florida Football Alliance has chosen
Mr. Andre Bankston as Supervisor of Officials.
Mr. Bankston will be responsible for the scheduling
and training of top notch officials for the
Alliance. In addition Mr. Bankston will be
tasked to start the Alliance Officials Association
(AOA). Mr. Bankston will be under the direction
of Darin Pirkey who was recently named Commissioner
of the Florida Football Alliance.
Mr. Bankston
is currently the Director of Officiating Operations,
for the Florida Association of Sports Officials.
He is presently the Supervisor of Officials
for the United States Football Officials Association,
an association that assigns and trains Minor
League and Professional officials from New York
to Florida. His duties ranges from recruiting,
training and evaluating of game officials in
the nationally recognized Diamond Football League
- Florida. His approach to training officials
involves three phases: preparation (the way
we study), professionalism (the way we conduct
ourselves) and presentation (the way we perform).
Andre Bankston,
Supervisor of Officials Florida Football Alliance
Director of Officiating Operations
Florida Association of Sports Officials
7853 Gunn Hwy, PMB 173
Tampa, Fl 33626
1-866-898-6996
officials@ffafootball.com
The Florida Football Alliance
(Alliance) is a non-profit corporation dedicated
to the promotion and advancement of minor league
football teams based in the state.
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| Orlando Outlaws Announce
New Head Coach - The Orlando Outlaws
are pleased to announce Anthony Galloway as the New Head
Coach of the Outlaws. Coach Tony Galloway brings many years
of coaching experience at all levels of play. Recently Coach
Galloway was Head Coach of the NAFL Jacksonville Bobcats.
Prior to that he was the running backs coach at Edward Water
College and the quarterbacks and receivers coach for AFL2
Carolina Rhinos arena football team.. In addition to coaching
with the Carolina Rhinos, he was also the Assistant Head
Coach for the South Carolina Seminole Minor League Football
team where he assisted for 4 years. During his term with
the Seminoles they won two championships. Along with his
coaching experience, Tony has organizational experience
as the Director of Football Operations for the New Professional
Minor League Team North Florida Cardinal of the NAFL. Tony
and his brother James Galloway own G&G Scout and Training
Company. “Coach Galloway will be an asset to our team
in many ways, we are excited Tony has joined our family”
said Outlaws Vice-President Daniel Plouff. |
| August Tryouts will
be held at Red Bug Lake Park - The
Orlando Outlaws’ tryouts will be held at Red Bug Lake
Park in Casselberry FL on August 25th. The Outlaws will
be holding open tryouts for all interested players. Registration
will begin at 8:00 and testing will begin at 9:00. General
skills testing will take place in the form of a 40 yd dash,
15 yd back peddle, shuttle run and a box run. These drills
are designed to set base level skills. After these drills
are completed groups will break off into designated areas
for group testing followed by a limited scrimmage. The Outlaws
will be announcing the venue for holding the September 8th,
15th and 22nd tryouts in the coming weeks. At that time
we will be announcing our home venue for our inaugural season
as well.
Registration will be $35.00.
Payments can be made online at www.orlandooutlaws.net via
PayPal. PayPal accepts credit cards and checks if you have
a PayPal account. If you pay by Paypal bring a copy of your
receipt to the tryouts. Cash only will be accepted the day
of tryouts. No personal checks please. |
Orlando Outlaws Join
The FFA - The Orlando Outlaws are proud
to announce acceptance into THE premier Football League
in Florida, the Florida Football Alliance (www.ffafootball.com
). The FFA is an alliance of several of the top minor league
football teams that include several past champions. The
Alliance concept of “owner management” and its
commitment to promote minor league football is what attracted
the Outlaws to this league. “The high caliber of competition
as well as our similar vision make this league the best
fit for our inaugural season,” said Orlando Outlaws
Vice President Daniel Plouff.
The Orlando Outlaws would
like to thank all members of the FFA, its Board of Directors
and everyone else who has reached out to our Organization
in an effort to help and welcome us into Florida Football
Alliance. |
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