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MasterShadic · 10-03-2013, 01:35 PM

June 5th, 2006
Orville Dominic, New York Times

With the formation of the AFA, we here at the New York Times thought it would be prudent to give football fans a short history of the various franchises that make up the AFA. This will be a weekly feature, and will cover all twenty-four non-expansion teams. This week's subject: the new NFC East.

RICHMOND SILVERWINGS

FOUNDED: NOVEMBER 4TH, 1990
LOCATION: RICHMOND, VA
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES: 6
STAR PLAYER: Manfred Iacopo, TE

The Silverwings, along with seven other teams entering the AFA, were a part of the Southern Professional Football League that formed shortly after the NFL folded. The League was heavily criticized for the insane amount of games that teams played per season(21). The Silverwings have always had an offensively inclined front office, resulting in a team with a powerhouse offense that has the ability to turn every game they play into a shootout. They were always contenders in the SPFL, but in the deeper AFA, expect them to struggle. Their running back turned tight end Manfred Iacopo is the cornerstone of the current offense. Although he has a tendency to drop important passes, he is an excellent blocker and is one of the fastest players in the league.

NASHVILLE BLUES

FOUNDED: NOVEMBER 6TH, 1990
LOCATION: NASHVILLE, TN
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES: 0
STAR PLAYER: Darian Thornton, K

The Blues perfectly represent their namesake. In fifteen SPFL seasons, the Blues have made only one playoff appearance. Over the years, many different people have been blamed. Management, coaches, and players, but the most popular theory amongst the fans is the aptly named Blues' Curse. They are a balanced team, but they lack talent in key areas, including the coach himself. They do have a record setting kicker, Darian Thornton, whose career best is a 65 yarder, so they are typically able to score if they make it past midfield with their offense. They will need to make some major changes if they hope to compete in the AFA.

MEMPHIS BLACK BEARS

FOUNDED: NOVEMBER 7TH, 1990
LOCATION: MEMPHIS, TN
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES: 3
STAR PLAYER: Oleg Hildebert, LT

The Black Bears have a respectable history, but to their fans they have just been one big disappointment. They have a talented offense, talented defense, and a good coach. So what is the problem? They either choke away victories, or suffer major injuries. Some have joked that the Blues may have spread their curse to Memphis after their first SPFL championship in 1994, and I don't blame them. They haven't won the championship since, and have missed the playoffs in the last three seasons. If they are to compete in the AFA, their star-studded offensive line must protect the quarterback, or else they are sure to disappoint yet again.

The final team in the NFC East will be an expansion team, and will be announced during the first week of September.

10-03-2013, 01:35 PM	#5
MasterShadic Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Sep 2013	Re: The Rebirth of America's Sport: The AFA(Madden 08 Custom Franchise) June 5th, 2006 Orville Dominic, New York Times With the formation of the AFA, we here at the New York Times thought it would be prudent to give football fans a short history of the various franchises that make up the AFA. This will be a weekly feature, and will cover all twenty-four non-expansion teams. This week's subject: the new NFC East. RICHMOND SILVERWINGS FOUNDED: NOVEMBER 4TH, 1990 LOCATION: RICHMOND, VA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES: 6 STAR PLAYER: Manfred Iacopo, TE The Silverwings, along with seven other teams entering the AFA, were a part of the Southern Professional Football League that formed shortly after the NFL folded. The League was heavily criticized for the insane amount of games that teams played per season(21). The Silverwings have always had an offensively inclined front office, resulting in a team with a powerhouse offense that has the ability to turn every game they play into a shootout. They were always contenders in the SPFL, but in the deeper AFA, expect them to struggle. Their running back turned tight end Manfred Iacopo is the cornerstone of the current offense. Although he has a tendency to drop important passes, he is an excellent blocker and is one of the fastest players in the league. NASHVILLE BLUES FOUNDED: NOVEMBER 6TH, 1990 LOCATION: NASHVILLE, TN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES: 0 STAR PLAYER: Darian Thornton, K The Blues perfectly represent their namesake. In fifteen SPFL seasons, the Blues have made only one playoff appearance. Over the years, many different people have been blamed. Management, coaches, and players, but the most popular theory amongst the fans is the aptly named Blues' Curse. They are a balanced team, but they lack talent in key areas, including the coach himself. They do have a record setting kicker, Darian Thornton, whose career best is a 65 yarder, so they are typically able to score if they make it past midfield with their offense. They will need to make some major changes if they hope to compete in the AFA. MEMPHIS BLACK BEARS FOUNDED: NOVEMBER 7TH, 1990 LOCATION: MEMPHIS, TN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES: 3 STAR PLAYER: Oleg Hildebert, LT The Black Bears have a respectable history, but to their fans they have just been one big disappointment. They have a talented offense, talented defense, and a good coach. So what is the problem? They either choke away victories, or suffer major injuries. Some have joked that the Blues may have spread their curse to Memphis after their first SPFL championship in 1994, and I don't blame them. They haven't won the championship since, and have missed the playoffs in the last three seasons. If they are to compete in the AFA, their star-studded offensive line must protect the quarterback, or else they are sure to disappoint yet again. The final team in the NFC East will be an expansion team, and will be announced during the first week of September. Last edited by MasterShadic; 10-10-2013 at 09:56 AM.