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PAC-12 FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 10

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SAN FRANCISCO – Quarterback Luke Falk of WASHINGTON STATE, linebacker Gionni Paul of UTAH and tight end Raymond Hudson of CALIFORNIA have been named offensive, defensive and special teams Pac-12 Players of the Week in football.

Falk, a redshirt sophomore quarterback from Logan, Utah, threw for 497 yards, completing 36-of-55 passes and five touchdowns to four different receivers with one interception in Washington State’s come-from-behind, 38-24 win over Arizona State. After a slow first half, Luke completed 20-of-27 passes for 349 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in the second half. All four touchdown drives in the second half were more than 70-yard drives. In the fourth quarter alone, Falk completed 11-of-26 passing for 238 yards and three touchdowns, helping the Cougars to their third come-from-behind win of the season as they trailed 21-17 entering the final quarter. Falk’s passing yardage was the third-highest of a Pac-12 quarterback this season, and he owns the top two marks as well. This is Falk’s third Conference weekly honor of the season, also earning the accolade on Sept. 14 and Oct. 26.

Paul, a senior linebacker from Winter Haven, Fla., was named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week after accounting for two of Utah’s four takeaways in the Ute’s 34-23 victory over Washington. Paul returned a fumble 54 yards for a touchdown and returned an interception 27 yards to the Washington 8-yard line, ultimately setting up a touchdown. He had nine total tackles and a game-high two sacks, including a key sack in the third quarter on 3rd-and-6 at the Utah 30-yard line. His sack forced the Huskies who were then trailing by four points to punt. This is Paul’s second Pac-12 weekly honor this season, previously winning the award on Sept. 14.

Hudson, a sophomore tight end from Pleasanton, Calif., blocked one punt and recovered another blocked punt in the 44-28 loss to Oregon. Both punt blocks led to 14 points for the Golden Bears. Hudson’s first blocked point on the first possession of the game gave Cal a touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Hamilton Anoa’i blocked the second punt on Oregon’s first drive of the third quarter, with Hudson recovering the blocked punt and advanced it two yards. The recovery led to a Cal touchdown and cut the Oregon margin, 31-21. The pair of blocked punts is tied for the most in the nation and the most in the Conference in 2015. It was the first time the Golden Bears have blocked two punts in a game since 2003.

Also nominated for Offensive Player of the Week: Tyler Johnston, ORE; Christian McCaffrey, STAN; Thomas Duarte, UCLA; Ronald Jones, II, USC; Devontae Booker, UTAH; Also nominated for Defensive Player of the Week: DeForest Buckner, ORE; Solomon Thomas, STAN; Takkarist McKinley, UCLA; Antwaun Woods, USC; Parker Henry, WSU; Also nominated for Special Teams Player of the Week: Ka’imi Fairbairn, UCLA

 

2015 Pac-12 Players of the Week

Week                           Offensive                                 Defensive                                Special Teams

Sept. 7                        Josh Rosen, UCLA                  Justin Thomas, UTAH              Dante Pettis, WASH

Sept. 14                      Luke Falk, WSU                       Gionni Paul, UTAH                   Bralon Addison, ORE

Sept. 21                      Kevin Hogan, STAN                 Kenneth Olugbode, COLO        Cory Butler-Byrd, UTAH

Sept. 28                      Travis Wilson, UTAH                Kyle Kragen, CAL                    Tom Hackett, UTAH

Oct. 5                          Mike Bercovici, ASU                Stefan McClure, CAL               Matt Haack, ASU

Oct. 12                        Devontae Booker, UTAH         Travis Feeney, WASH              Tom Hackett, UTAH

Oct. 19                        Christian McCaffrey, STAN      Shalom Luani, WSU                 Tim White, ASU

Oct. 26                        Luke Falk, WSU                       Cameron Smith, USC               Ka’imi Fairbairn, UCLA

Nov. 2                         Vernon Adams, ORE                Travis Feeney, WASH              Charles Nelson, ORE

Nov. 9                         Luke Falk, WSU                       Gionni Paul, UTAH                   Raymond Hudson, CAL

Oakland Let’s Big Ben Get Away

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NFL: Oct 25 Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NFL: Oakland Raiders During pregame Amari Cooper (89) & Michael Crabtree (15). (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NFL: Oakland Raiders During pregame Amari Cooper (89) & Michael Crabtree (15). (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Pittsburgh, Pa – Big Ben Roethlisberger wins the war but may lose the battle in 38-35 victory over the visiting Oakland Raiders. Before leaving the game midway in 4th quarter Roethlisberger had connected 24 passes for 334 yards and 2 touchdowns. These stats seem all to irrelevant when they came at cost of losing him to foot injury that may sideline Roethlisberger for rest of the season.

The Raiders had seemed to gelling the last few weeks with wins over Chargers, Jets before traveling to the mid-west to Heinz field. Derek Carr had sliced up the Steelers defense for 301 yards of his own finding big play targets  Michael Crabtree & Amari Cooper for 3 of his 4 touchdown passes. In first quarter on 1st 10 from 22 yard line Carr struck first with a nice pass to Crabtree who went up high to snatch a 7-0 lead. All day the Raiders were able to answer back when the Steelers hit score board.

NFL: Oakland Raiders During pregame timeless Charles Woodson. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NFL: Oakland Raiders During pregame timeless Charles Woodson. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

The passing game was what worked for both offensives today. Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown didn’t care who throw him the ball his hands and feet were on fire. Brown caught a key 57 yard reception from backup Landry Jones on Pittsburgh’s final drive to set up Chris Boswell’s winning kick. Brown kept the Raiders secondary on their toes all day, 17 receptions with 284 yards.  It was one incredible single game performance. Oakland safety said “I really don’t know what to say but ‘Wow,'”, who spent most of the day futilely chasing Brown around Heinz Field.

These two teams will be fighting for a wildcard spot as we continue in this second half of the regular season. This game today may be worth even more down the stretch. The Raiders (4-4)  defense will get stronger and be ready to defend their home field in a match up next Sunday November 15th verse Minnesota Vikings (6-2). The Steelers (5-4) will host divisional rival Cleveland  Browns (2-7) before getting that bye week after that.

LA City Section Playoffs Div I, II, III

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Jevone Moore
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Narbonne Gauchos Sean Riley making Los Al miss. Photo by Jevone Moore
Narbonne Gauchos Sean Riley making Los Al miss. Photo by Jevone Moore

The Road to the Coliseum

Los Angeles,Ca - The Los Angeles City Section has seeded it's team for all three divisions and few of the historical school will have the opportunity to hoist the trophy. The was no surprise Narbonne Gauchos was given a #1 seed and will face #16 Eagle Rock in an interesting first round match up. Then the Los Angeles High Romans even with a tie in last league took the Divisional II #1 seed against #16 Bell Eagles at home.

There will be few interesting potential second round match ups that will be must see games like #3 Garfield hosting #6 Crenshaw & marine league rematch Narbonne vs #8 San Pedro. Once you reach the playoffs its win or go home so there is nowhere to hide just be ready for the next challenge. 

DIV I

 

 

Los Angeles City Section Div I Playoffs
DIV II 

Los Angeles City Section Div II Playoffs

DIV III 

LACS Div 3

USC Runs Past Arizona

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Nov 7 : USC Trojans taking the field during USC vs Arizona game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Full Image 360)
Nov 7 : USC Trojans running back Ronald Jones II breaking free during USC vs Arizona game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Full Image 360)
Nov 7 : USC Trojans running back Ronald Jones II breaking free during USC vs Arizona game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, Ca – Are the Trojans trying to regain their identity of Student body Left then right. The found some success in the running game defeating Arizona 38-30 at the Coliseum. The defense stood up in the first half, to give time for its offense to warm up the ground game.

Homecoming weekend what better time to enjoy meeting up with old friends and remembering the glory days. It’s been a little rough after the Reggie Bush era and that great run with former coach Pete Carroll. The visiting Arizona Wildcats coming in off two losses in row and are still searching to break this losing streak.

Nov 7 : USC Trojans triple treat Adoree Jackson find the edge during USC vs Arizona game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Full Image 360)
Nov 7 : USC Trojans triple treat Adoree Jackson find the edge during USC vs Arizona game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Full Image 360)

Coming out at the half with the game 17-17 and USC receiving the second half kick. New head coach Clay Helton said in the second half we are going to look to establish the run. They offensive was able to get the ground game started in second quarter behind the quick one foot cut in ground Ronald Jones II who put a first quarter touchdown on the board and ate up some clock for ball control offense.

On 4th and 2 with 2:26 left on the clock Arizona goes for it at mid field with a read option play that was stuffed for no gain that resulted in turnover on downs late in 3rd quarter.  Then USC trailing by three points drove half the field for an earlier 9 yard Justin Davis run to cap off a seven play drive in 4th quarter. The Trojans took the lead and never look back at that point.

Nov 7 : USC Trojans running back Justin Davis leaving Wildcats in his wake during USC vs Arizona game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Full Image 360)
Nov 7 : USC Trojans running back Justin Davis leaving Wildcats in his wake during USC vs Arizona game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Full Image 360)

Coach Helton stayed with the run, few series later running back Ronald Jones exploded down field like a rocket for 74 yards. This run showed speed, toughness and determination to score, bring the game to 31-23 9:24 left in 4th quarter. The Trojans freshmen backfield duo of Davis & Jones today grounded out 262 yards on 35 touches 4 touchdowns (Jones 177 yards, Davis 85 yards).

The Wildcats in the midst of playing back-to-back road games and their finishing regular season with three of its last four games on the road. The fiery Coach Rich Rodriguez of Arizona was determined today not to let his Cats get shut out without an offensive touchdown against the Trojans.

Nov 7 : USC Trojans receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster diving for more yards during USC vs Arizona game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Full Image 360)
Nov 7 : USC Trojans receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster diving for more yards during USC vs Arizona game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Full Image 360)

The Trojans showed flashes of greatness and will need this type of performance to finish strong for rest of the season. They will have short week to prepare for Colorado on Friday night November 13 for their next game. But they will have extra days as a result to prepare for Oregon the week after. Great Win and now the Trojans fans are guaranteed to be Bowl-ing this post season.

Amway Coaches Poll Trophy Tour at USC

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Jevone Moore
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Coaches Poll Crystal Football (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)
Nov 5: Amway Coaches Poll Trophy with Dan Groen, Shawn Kody (LB USC), Sam Cunningham (RB USC), Crystal Football, Coach John Robinson, Amway Brand Manager Andy Gamm on stage in Founder's Club at USC Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 5: Amway Coaches Poll Trophy with Dan Groen, Shaun Cody (LB USC), Sam Cunningham (RB USC), Crystal Football, Coach John Robinson, Amway Brand Manager Andy Gamm on stage in Founder’s Club at USC Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, Ca – The Symbol of Supremacy in College Football, “The Coaches’ Trophy” presented by Amway. The iconic crystal football recognized by most, and endeared by college football players for years dating back to 1998. Each year one team gets the prestige’s award of holding this great hardware signifying “We Are #1” .

The Amway corporation has had the Coaches Poll Trophy on a tour through out the United States. The trophy stopped at USC which has had the opportunity to hoist it last in 2004. This was a great tour stop to encourage Amway business owners who were invited to this exclusive event in The Founder’s Club room located at the Galen Center on campus.

Team building, motivating, showing the way to take philosophy’s from winning in sports and showing how you can win in business. The panelists of University of Southern California greats were on hand and were moderated by Gerry Ahern (Vice President of Content USA Today Sports Media Group)

Nov 5: Amway Coaches Poll Panelists Shaun Cody, Sam Cunningham and John Robinson at USC Galen Center in Founder's Club. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 5: Amway Coaches Poll Panelists Shaun Cody, Sam Cunningham and John Robinson at USC Galen Center in Founder’s Club. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

THE PANELIST 

Coach John Robinson – USC Head Coach (1976-82, 1993-97) a former American football player and coach best known for his two stints as head coach of the University of Southern California football team and for his tenure as head coach of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams.

Sam Cunningham – Running Back (1969-1972) Samuel Lewis “Sam” Cunningham, Jr is a retired American football fullback.  He was named an All-American in 1972, In the 1973 Rose Bowl, he scored four touchdowns, which still stands as a modern-day Rose Bowl record. He was named Rose Bowl Player of the Game. He was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 1992 and into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

Shaun Cody – Shaun Michael Cody is an American football nose tackle who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the University of Southern California, and was recognized as a consensus All-American.

The panel shared a few great stories and answered questions on what they did to overcome certain situations during their careers / lifetimes. Here are few quotes that were shared with the lucky business owners in attendance.

Coach Robinson was asked about build a team and leading them, “Need to be an involved leader with your team, …be flexible for what’s coming ahead.”

Cunningham was asked what’s most important to obtaining your goals, “Always write down your goals, … then you can look back and see what have completed and what still need to do.”

Cody was asked about value of mentors, “…Ronnie Lott came into locker room after I tore my acl and told me this is what defines a champion and will make you stronger.”

After the panelist finished the business owners were invited to speak and ask questions with the panel in less formal setting. They posed for pictures, autographs and one on one interactions to conclude and motivate all to move further in their personal endeavors to end a great event.

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Fans can keep up with the Trophy Tour via social media, by following their Facebook & twitter pages. @Coaches Trophy

 

 

 

 

Coliseum League With A Wild Finish

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Dorsey Dons vs Crenshaw Cougars
Nov 6 Dorsey Dons vs Crenshaw Cougars lined up for battle. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 6 Dorsey Dons vs Crenshaw Cougars lined up for battle. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, Ca – The last game of CIF City Section regular season has an action pack finish in the rough Coliseum. The division II stars Hawkins faced Los Angeles in matinee game at 2:15pm, with the title on the line. The night cap between division I cross-town rivals’ Dorsey vs Crenshaw at 7pm. It was great on scheduling because you could catch both games and see the wild finish with so much on line from a title to playoff seedings.

Nov 6 LA High Runing Back Money Mason (19) finding daylight during the game Hawkins Hawks vs Los Angeles Romans at LA High. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 6 LA High Runing Back Money Mason (19) finding daylight during the game Hawkins Hawks vs Los Angeles Romans at LA High. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

The LA High Romans playing at home for this last regular season and quest for keep its record unblemished. That dream was shattered once the sun ducked behind the home stands and game was called with 3:15 left on the clock due to Sun Down rule resulting in 31-31 tie. Hawkins was all smiles and celebrating their accomplishment due to coming back from being down 31-15 at one point in game. The Romans were left with a sour taste in their mouth that will only last for a day because with the tie the still won the Coliseum league title. So selection Saturday for playoff seeds will still have them as top 3 seed.

Nov 6 Hawkins wide reciever Greg Johnson (3) rushing to the edge during the game Hawkins Hawks vs Los Angeles Romans at LA High. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Both teams showed why they were moved into the Coliseum, and have formed quick rivals in short time. Both coaches have respect for each other program and spoke after the game, “Resiliency,” Hawkins Coach Mil’Von James said of his players. “My hat goes off to them,” Los Angeles Coach Eric Scott said. “They fought from behind and never gave up.”

These two teams will continue to compete in the future, LA High will go forward into playoffs next week. Hawkins will enjoy their Championship 4th quarter comeback and be ready for next year skipping this season post season due to 1 year ban from an ineligible player last year.

Nov 6 LA High Runing Back Money Mason (19) finding daylight during the game Hawkins Hawks vs Los Angeles Romans at LA High. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 6 LA High receiver LeJon Shaw (3) just before him comes down with catch on Hawkins defender Robert Lewis (9) during the game Hawkins Hawks vs Los Angeles Romans at LA High. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

The Dorsey Dons finished the regular season with a big win defeating crosstown rivals Crenshaw 34-35 in the night cap. Speaking with defensive back coach Ivan Stephenson the day before the game he said, “I feel good about this game we had a great week of practice as a team.” His defensive backs showed up and backed up his feelings 3 of 4 getting interceptions in the game.(Tyquan Perry, Marquette Jackson, Antwone Williams)

Nov 6 Dorsey running back Devin Mangrum (26) busting through during the game Dorsey Dons vs Crenshaw Cougars(Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 6 Dorsey running back Devin Mangrum (26) busting through during the game Dorsey Dons vs Crenshaw Cougars(Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Dorsey relied on Senior running back Devin Mangrum and freshman Charles Mincy combined for over 400 yards rushing. The pounding with great blocking from the offensive line was a difference make combined with the pressure from defensive line to help the DB’s.

This was the first win for Dorsey against is rival since 2011, to have bragging rights at least for a year. Crenshaw had a chance to comeback but just too little too late. Their quarterback the young Daiyan Henly was looking down field for his targets but when he saw daylight he used his feet to break contain. Henly feet didn’t fail him rushing  for bunch of first downs and touchdown during the comeback.

Nov 6 Crenshaw quarterback Daiyan Henley (11) Spotting a target on a roll out during the game Dorsey Dons vs Crenshaw Cougars(Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Both teams will have post season play this year that will be figured out Saturday, with the win Dorsey should be rewarded with being on the opposite side of Narbonne in playoff bracket till the championship if they can survive.

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The Idaho Vandals Get J.J. Wills

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J.J. Wills Clovis High (Courtesy Photo)

Clovis, Ca – From the moment the University of Idaho offered a football scholarship to J.J. Wills in June 2015, the Vandals stayed on the Clovis High School wide receiver for the next five months.

All of that following, chasing and convincing on Idaho’s end convinced Wills that the Kibbie Dome will be his future college football home, after the 6-foot, 179-pound wideout  verbally committed to the Vandals’ pledge on Monday, Nov. 2.

Wills said he sought the advice of his family during a night time get-together inside his house.

“We have been talking about this as a family for a while. It was a special thing because I wanted to know everyone’s opinion and then I prayed on it. But it was a very special thing (to commit),” Wills said.

The three-year varsity letterman Wills, who held one other scholarship offer from NCAA Division II program Minot State, becomes Clovis High’s first NCAA Division I wide receiver commit since Matt Lindsey chose Fresno State in Sept. 2006.

Wills currently leads the 8-1 Cougars in three different receiving categories: receptions (50), yards (905) and touchdowns (10). He has five 100-yard games this season, including his recent five catch, 124-yard and three touchdown evening in the 41-28 victory over Clovis North on Oct. 30.

 

For his varsity career, Wills has 99 catches for 1,528 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Written by Lorenzo J. Reyna

LA KISS NAME OMARR SMITH HEAD COACH

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LA Kiss Head Coach Omarr Smith

Los Angeles, CA (November 4th, 2015) – The LA KISS announced today that Omarr Smith has
officially been named Head Coach. Smith was previously assistant Head Coach of the ArenaBowl
Champion San Jose SaberCats. This will be his fifteenth year in the Arena Football League (AFL)
and is tied with the late Coach Tim Marcum with 7 Arena Bowl championships.
“I am honored and humbled to be named the Head Coach of the LA KISS,” said Omarr Smith. “I
knew that it would take a unique opportunity to leave a top notch organization such as the San
Jose Sabercats, and that is clearly how I look at this situation. The LA KISS represents many of
the values that I embrace as a head coach; the dedicated pursuit of excellence, the commitment
to the team over oneself, and providing an entertaining brand of football.”

A native of Torrance, California, Smith attended Bishop Montgomery High School and earned all-league
honors in football, basketball and track. His skills earned him a football scholarship to San
Jose State University where he played all four years. After graduating from San Jose State, Smith
joined the AFL where he was a key part to three championship seasons with the San Jose
SaberCats in 2002, 2004 and 2007. He was also with the Tampa Bay Storm during their
championship season in 2003. Smith’s famed career ended after his 9th season in the AFL. He
tallied an impressive 35 interceptions, 88 pass breakups and 8 defensive touchdowns.

“We are very excited that Omarr is going to be the new Head Coach of the LA KISS Football
Team,” said Joe Windham, CEO of the LA KISS. “We worked together for 3 years in Arizona and
experienced a lot of success together. Omarr has accomplished a lot in the AFL from being a
player, a hall of fame inductee, to an Assistant Head Coach, and it was a natural decision to
select him as our new Head Coach. His record as a player and a coach speaks for itself and we
can’t wait to get the 3rd season of LA KISS Football going.”

Smith brings seven years of coaching experience to the LA KISS. He spent the last two years with
the San Jose SaberCats, as assistant Head Coach, winning the ArenaBowl again in 2015. Prior to
the SaberCats, he served as the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Rattlers, where his
defense surrendered the second least points per game from 2011‐2013 and won the ArenaBowl
in both 2012 and 2013.

“It is of course bittersweet as the San Jose Sabercats will always hold a very special place in my
heart and in my family’s,” said Omarr Smith, head coach of the LA KISS. “I’ve had the good
fortune of working with the some of the best players, coaches, and people this league has to
offer. I’ll be forever grateful and thankful for the opportunity to have played and coached for
that organization. I am eagerly looking forward to this wonderful opportunity to return to the
place where I was raised, to lead the LA KISS football program to the next level. I especially
would like to thank Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Doc McGhee and Joe Windham for affording
me this great opportunity.”

For more information about the LA KISS and this announcement, please visit lakissfootball.com.

ABOUT LA KISS FOOTBALL:
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, two of the greatest showmen of all time, brought pro football
to Los Angeles with the formation of LA KISS Football. In just one year, LA KISS has become a
phenomenon by taking the KISS mentality and applying it to a sports team. LA KISS represents
the fusion of entertainment and sports like no other brand and delivers an all‐encompassing in game
experience that is second to none. LA KISS ownership combines over 40 years of success in
both entertainment, sports and business. The leadership team looks to challenge and redefine
the term “sports entertainment” by applying the KISS mindset to everything they do. For more
information, visit lakissfootball.com or follow the team on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

IOWA STATE IS AUTONATION NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK

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FWAA AutoNation Team of the week
FWAA AutoNation Team of the week

IOWA STATE IS AUTONATION NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK
Stout defense stifles Longhorns

DALLAS (FWAA) – The Iowa State Cyclones set an early tone with a dominant first half, then the defense finished the job with its first shutout in two seasons, a 24-0 triumph over Texas. The Cyclones posted their first home win over the Longhorns in six tries, which also them the AutoNation National Team of the Week honor for games of the weekend of Oct. 24.

Iowa State’s defensive crush started in the first half, when it held Texas to just 98 total yards. The second half was just as dominant, as Texas crossed midfield only twice in the game and only gained 204 total yards, the third-lowest total for an ISU opponent in a Big 12 game. The shutout was Iowa State’s first since holding Kansas scoreless in a 34-0 win in 2013, as the Cyclones became the first unranked team to shut out Texas since 1961.

The Cyclones rolled up 223 yards in the first half while posted a 10-0 lead on a 10-yard scramble by Joel Lanning and a 28-yard field goal from Cole Netten on the final play before halftime. Mike Warren rushed for 157 yards on 32 carries and scored a touchdown, marking the third consecutive season that ISU has had a 100-yard rusher against Texas.

“We accomplished all the things that we felt we needed to beat Texas. We won the turnover margin, we stopped the run, we threw and ran against their pressure, we were fantastic in special teams, and we started fast,” Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads said. “People questioned whether we could do that or not. Our confidence level will be up another notch with this.”

Other AutoNation National Team of the Week nominees for the weekend of Oct. 31 included:

• Florida (7-1): The Gators swarmed all over rival Georgia, forcing five turnovers in a 27-3 win in jackonville that put them one win away from clinching the Southeastern Conference East Division title. Florida opened a 20-0 first-half lead and staved off any hope of a comeback with three second-half interceptions. The Gators have already matched their win total from last season with at four regular-season games remaining.

• Miami (5-3): The Hurricanes became the latest team to win a game with a jaw-dropping special teams touchdown on the final play, as Corn Elder returned a kickoff 91 yards via eight laterals to stun Duke, 30-27 in Durham. The win gave interim head coach Larry Scott a win in his first game.

As part of AutoNation’s history of charitable involvement, AutoNation will donate $1,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in Iowa State University’s name. This charitable college football initiative culminates with the AutoNation Cure Bowl, a new post-season NCAA football game that kicks off bowl season at the Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla., and will be aired by CBS Sports Network. The aptly named AutoNation Cure Bowl also serves as a fund raiser for the BCRF, CharityWatch’s only A+ rated breast cancer organization in the country.

“We want to celebrate the very best of college football, while also helping to raise awareness for the importance of finding a cure for cancer,” says AutoNation CMO Marc Cannon. “This season-long partnership with the FWAA, leading up to the AutoNation Cure Bowl, puts a spotlight on a cause that we’re determined to tackle.”

“In our 75th season of existence, this a marvelous platform to get our players and the team of the week series excellent exposure as well as helping AutoNation in its effort to fight cancer and contribute to the educational funds of deserving student-athletes,” said FWAA 2015 President Lee Barfknecht of the Omaha World-Herald. “It is very exciting to be able to help our organization as well as others in this splendid effort.”

The Football Writers Association of America has named a national team of the week since the 2002 season. This is the first season AutoNation has presented the award. Members of the FWAA All-America Committee decide the weekly honor. Each remaining Monday during the 2015 college football regular season, the FWAA will name a National Team of the Week. Members of the FWAA All-America Committee decide the weekly honor.

AutoNation is also the presenting sponsor of the FWAA’s national offensive and defensive players of the week  announced each Tuesday, the 2015 FWAA All-America Team and the 75th Anniversary FWAA All-America Team. The 2015 AutoNation FWAA All-America Team will be announced at the AutoNation Cure Bowl on Dec. 19.

About AutoNation, Inc.:
AutoNation is transforming the automotive retail industry through bold leadership. We deliver a peerless automotive retail experience through our customer-focused sales and service processes. Owning and operating 293 new vehicle franchises, which sell 35 new vehicle brands across 15 states, AutoNation is America’s largest automotive retailer, with state-of-the-art operations and the ability to leverage economies of scale that benefit the customer. As an indication of our leadership position in our industry, AutoNation is a component of the S&P 500 Index.

About the AutoNation Cure Bowl:
The AutoNation Cure Bowl a new post-season NCAA football game whose net proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The AutoNation Cure Bowl takes place December 19 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, and will be broadcast by CBS Sports Network. The bowl is scheduled to involve teams from the American Athletic and Sun Belt conferences.

About the Football Writers Association of America:
Founded in 1941, the FWAA consists of 1,400 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game-day operations, major awards and its annual All-America team. For more information about the FWAA and its award programs, contact Steve Richardson at tiger@fwaa.com.

2015 AutoNation National Teams of the Week
• Weekend of Sept. 5: Temple Owls
• Weekend of Sept. 12: Toledo Rockets
• Weekend of Sept. 19: Ole Miss Rebels
• Weekend of Sept. 26: Utah Utes
• Weekend of Oct. 3: Florida Gators
• Weekend of Oct. 10: Texas Longhorns
• Weekend of Oct. 17: Memphis Tigers
• Weekend of Oct. 24: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
• Weekend of Oct. 31: Iowa State Cyclones

WNBA’s Dallas Wings Introduced in DFW Metroplex

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Arlington, TX., November 2, 2015 – The Dallas Wings were introduced today by Full Court Partners, LLC,  the ownership group for the WNBA team relocating to the DFW Metroplex for the 2016 season.  The new name and team logo were revealed at a news conference and reception at College Park Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington, which will serve as the team’s home court in 2016.

WNBA stars Skylar Diggins and Odyssey Sims, along with Dallas Wings Head Coach Fred Williams and NBA Deputy Commissioner & Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum, joined the ownership group to reveal the much anticipated name and logo.

Business executive and investor Bill Cameron, who has owned the team for seven years, will remain Majority Owner and Chairman of the team.  Texas native Chris Christian, an award winning songwriter/record producer who was a driving force in bringing women’s professional basketball to the DFW Metroplex, will serve as Vice Chairman and Managing partner for the Dallas Wings.

“We are bringing to the metroplex a young and dynamic team with tremendous upside,” said Cameron.  “They are fun to watch and they will endear themselves to their new home.  The presence of Skylar and Odyssey today for this major announcement underscores the excitement of the team to represent this market in the WNBA.  These professional athletes are without a doubt some the finest athletes in the world.”

“This is an exciting time for the DFW Metroplex as women’s professional basketball returns after 30 years,” said Christian.  “The next generation of girls and boys will now have a new team of professional athletes to cheer for and inspire by their hard work, commitment, dedication, discipline and the love of competition.” Led by WNBA All-Star Diggins, leading scorer and Irving, Texas native Sims and 2015 WNBA All-Star Plenette Pierson, the Dallas Wings becomes the newest professional sports franchise in one of the most vibrant sports markets in the U.S. “We are thrilled to bring the WNBA to the DFW Metroplex, home to some of the most passionate basketball fans in the world,” said Tatum.  “As we prepare for our historic twentieth season, this is a very exciting time for the league and its teams, and we are pleased that the Dallas Wings will be part of the celebration.” The Dallas Wings will play its home games at College Park Center, a state-of-the-art 7,000-seat arena conveniently located on the campus of The University of Texas at Arlington. For more information on the franchise please visit Dallas Wings Basketball @DWingsHoopson Twitter or @DallasWingsBasketball on Instagram.

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