Girls playing football?

Girls playing football? Professionally? You must be joking, right? Well no, were not joking at all, and to be honest it actually is quite fun to watch. I must admit however, when I first caught wind of the whole thing a couple years ago I was more than skeptical. In all honesty I do believe my words were" That is the dumbest thing I have ever seen". The thing is though that I never actually took the time to check out the sport. I think so often we love sports and we also love women, but the idea of women playing the sports is just a little hard for us to swallow. I challenge anyone reading this post though to take a second and head over to the official LFL website at http://www.lflus.com. Check out the teams, the videos, and the stats. You will soon realize that the LFL is in fact something different than other previous attempts. These aren't your average playboy bunnies trying to play football. These are beautiful women with a mean streak and a little extra aggression. They love to play the game and they love to hit hard. They are playing for the real true love of the game something that is all to often missing from some of the mainstream sports we watch today. People today I believe are tired of the same old sports with over paid players to scared to take a risk. These women however, are not scared and play with a passion that is refreshing to see these days. All I'm saying is that if you think its a joke dig a little deeper.Then I think you will agree that the LFL is toally legit.

News Around The League

Recently the LFL release their 2010 All Fantasy Team, here are the rosters:

WESTERN CONFERENCE

OFFENSE

QUARTERBACKS

LINDA BRENNER
DALLAS DESIRE

ERIKA TRUJILLO
DENVER DREAM

RUNNING BACKS

KATIE RYCKMAN
SEATTLE MIST

SHANNON MARTIN
DENVER DREAM

WIDE RECEIVERS

CANDIS MOSLEY
DALLAS DESIRE

JULIE GALINDO
SAN DIEGO SEDUCTION

MICHELLE JACOT
LA TEMPTATION

OFFENSIVE LINE

REESE MATHEWS
LA TEMPTATION

NATALIE JAHNKE
LA TEMPTATION

RENEE STEELE
DALLAS DESIRE

DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE LINE

SHANNON A'SE
DALLAS DESIRE

SHANNON PETERSON
SEATTLE MIST

LINDSEY BLAINE
SEATTLE MIST

LINEBACKERS

GABRIELLE MARIE
DALLAS DESIRE

ANNIE HANER
DALLAS DESIRE

MONIQUE GAXIOLA
LA TEMPTATION


SECONDARY

TONI KELLEY
DALLAS DESIRE

ALI EASTLAKE
LA TEMPTATION

CHRISTIE BURNS
SAN DIEGO SEDUCTION

STEPHANIE PSICK
LA TEMPTATION

COACHES

CHRIS MICHAELSEN
SEATTLE MIST

TUI SUIAUNOA
LA TEMPTATION

EASTERN CONFERENCE

OFFENSE

QUARTERBACKS

ANONKA DIXON
MIAMI CALIENTE

JENN MYERS
TAMPA BREEZE

RUNNING BACKS

TYRAH LUSBY
PHILADELPHIA PASSION

SARAN DUNMORE
CHICAGO BLISS

WIDE RECEIVERS

TINA CACCAVALE
MIAMI CALIENTE

BRE JUNEA
CHICAGO BLISS

BRANDYCE LEE
TAMPA BREEZE

OFFENSIVE LINE

ALEXIS HEYMAN
TAMPA BREEZE

ASHLEY THAMES
MIAMI CALIENTE

LAUREN LABELLA
PHILADELPHIA PASSION

DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE LINE

DONNA FERRY
PHILADELPHIA PASSION

SUMMER LAVIOLETTE
CHICAGO BLISS

CARIE SMALL
TAMPA BREEZE

LINEBACKERS

TAIRA TURLEY
MIAMI CALIENTE

EMANDA DOSCHER
TAMPA BREEZE

TIFFANI POWERS
TAMPA BREEZE

SECONDARY

ELIZABETH GORMAN
TAMPA BREEZE

HEATHER PEREZ
PHILADELPHIA PASSION

JAIME DIAMOND
PHILADELPHIA PASSION

DANELLA WILLIAMS
MIAMI CALIENTE

COACHES

YO MURPHY
TAMPA BREEZE

CHANDLER BROWN
PHILADELPHIA PASSION

The LFL Rules and Regulations Uncovered

Created By: Brianz815@gmail.com

Complete listing of rules and my source of information please visit: http://www.lflus.com/lfl101/

Most people are not familiar with the rules and regulations of the LFL. I would like to explain to you the differences and my personal opinion of the rules. We are going to discuss these topics: Playing Field, Scoring, Offensive, Defense, Team Roster, and Time of Play.

First lets talk about the PLAYING FIELD, which is 50 YARD FIELD
 8 YARD END-ZONES 
30 YARDS WIDE. This is about half the size of at NFL regulation field. This works out very well since the girls are much smaller than NFL players. Also as a spectator its awesome because every seat in the house is able to view the entire field without bring binoculars.

Scoring is one of the most important parts of any game… Now, Lets discuss how it’s measured in the LFL. SCORING Touchdown’s is consistent to scoring in the NFL, which is 6 PTS. CONVERSIONS on the other hand are much different because teams can only RUN OR PASS; there are no extra point kicks. Now, if a team just scored a touchdown they have 2 options CONVERSION RUN OR PASS … Option 1: (2YD LINE) = 1PT or 
 Option 2: (5YD LINE) = 2PT.
 Although there is no kicking for extra points like the NFL, I actually find it more enjoyable because I think it adds more excitement to the game, since they have to run or pass the ball only.

Next Topic of our discussion is going to be about the Offensive and Defensive players and there roles on the field, this is one the biggest differences from the LFL from the NFL. For both offense and defense each team has
7 players on the field at anytime. On the Offensive side the players positions include: 1 quarterback, 2 running backs, 1 down line women, and 3 wide receivers. On the Defensive side the player’s positions include: 2 down line women, 1 linebacker, 2 cornerbacks, and 2 safeties. Each team’s roster consists of 14 Active and 6 inactive players. The extra 6 players are there as replacements for injury or fatigue on the field. Additionally they help motivate other teammates during play.

The last but least thing you should know about the LFL is the time of play. Each team only receives 35 seconds in between plays similar to the NFL, but the Time of play is quite different it consists of two 17-minute halves, one 15-minute halftime and 8-minute sudden death overtime if the need arises.

Well thanks for following, that’s the Scoop! Stay with us and learn more about the LFL. If you have any questions about the league please shoot me an email and I will get them answered.

L.A. Temptation's Monique Gaxiola

Hi guys it's Brittney! Last week I had the privilege to talk to Harper Boiz of the Seattle Mist. This week I am talking to #13, Monique Gaxiola of the L.A. Temptation.

The L.A. Temptation was crowned the Champions of the LFL, upsetting the Chicago Bliss 27-14. Here is my interview with Monique as she takes us on a brief journey of her life and how she got into this league!

Brittney: How did you hear about the league?

Monique: I heard about the league through a good friend of mine who tried out a month before she and I met. She happened to be my neighbor while I was in college at USC. I contacted the league back in August of '08 but didn't hear from them until March of '09. They held open tryouts which I attended and I made the roster.

Brittney: When did you start playing football?

Monique: I've been playing football my entire life. I have four brothers and we are all close in age so I grew up playing sports, especially football. I played a little in high school on the junior varsity team as the kicker. Every Sunday during the NFL season, our entire day is dedicated to watching football, so I've grown to love the sport. I use to tell my brothers I'd be the first girl in the NFL, bu the LFL just so happens to be the closest thing!

Brittney: What do you do during the off season?

Monique: Well since this is my first season off season, which started about a week ago, I plan to continue to train because we still have to make appearances. I took this past week off from training and eating right, which I enjoyed very much. I plan to join a flag football team to help improve my football skills for next season. Our league is beginning to grow so quickly and I know this next season is just going to get harder with the competition. There are going to be a lot more athletic and beautiful women coming out to the tryouts so I have to prepare myself for the competition.

Brittney: How do you stay in shape and avoid injury?

Monique: Well that's funny you ask because I played this entire season with an old ACL tear in my right knee. I had torn my ACL a year prior to football while playing soccer, but thought it was just an old knee injury which I've done before. I was given the option to have surgery or to play with a brace the entire season. I chose to not have the surgery and wear the brace every practice and every game. As for staying in shape during the off season, I workout 4-5 times a week. I run at least 3 miles a day along with weight lifting. I also workout with a personal trainer who helps me out with my football speed and agility. During the season, we practice 3 times a week for 4 hours, so the days we do not practice I'll do my daily workout.

Brittney: What position do you play? Do you play any other sports?

Monique: I play middle linebacker, running back, wide receiver, kicker, and offensive line. I played soccer my entire life from the age of 5 and throughout college. I played soccer for the Mexican National Team and also at USC. I was also on the Competition Cheer Squad at USC. In high school I ran track & field, cross country, cheerleader, a little football, and soccer.

~I hope everyone enjoys getting to know these girls and reading their stories! They truly are tough chicks!~

Harper Boiz Second Interview

Hi Everyone! Its Brian and I also had the privileged of Interviewing "Harper Boiz" #5 LineBacker for the Seattle Mist!

We talked about the personal aspects of her life that lead her to the LFL, as well as a glimpse of her future. Enjoy!

Brian: Do you play any other positions, or sports?

Harper: I love playing defense. My position is corner but I can really play anywhere on defense (safety/linebacker). Since it's 7 on 7 and only 14 girls travel, you really have to know all the positions - so I can also play center and receiver on offense.

Other sports that I played growing up were volleyball, tennis and softball. I played basketball and soccer too but more or less enjoy watching those sports more than playing. I am also a dancer - did ballet for 18 years and competitive Hawaiian dance. I just thoroughly enjoy being active. In my free time, when I get to a beach I like to surf and have started to take up skateboarding and mountain biking.

Brian: What motivated you to try out?

Harper: My motivation for trying out for the Seattle Mist was the ideal of doing something out of the ordinary. Completely different and something that I don't think many people would expect me to do. I love being a sexy independent women and hopefully showing females they can do anything they put their minds too.

Brian: What is the worst hit you have taken?

Harper: The worst hit I've ever taken would have to be at practice, of all places. We were preparing for our first game of the season and one of my teammates was playing with more intensity that I was..... She dove tackled me, completely taking me by surprise because we were not suppose to be tackling at 100% being so near to the game....I ended up braking 3 ribs. It just hurt - bad.

Brian: What is your most embarrassing moment on the field?

Harper: To me it's embarrassing looking at footage and seeing my butt hanging out. They may sound stupid since I play in barely anything, however we are still athletes and sometimes I wish that the bottoms were a little bigger or the uniform covered a little bit more. It is what it is though, that is the whole appeal of the league and we probably wouldn't be as successful or have an many fans if we were playing in sweatpants :)

Brian: What do you enjoy doing on your free time? (Kids, hobbies, etc.)

Harper: In my free time I enjoy playing with my dog, Dolce. She is amazingly and surprises me everyday. I also love to run/do yoga/write/go out with my girls. I live each day differently. I'm a free spirit and love challenges. I'm learning how to skateboard currently and when the summer hits, I'll be learning how to wakeboard - the water in Seattle is too great not to be out taking advantage of it. :)

Brian: Where can we expect to see you in the future?

Harper: In the future, you can definitely see me next season playing for the Mist. I'm not really sure what else is in store for me. I'll be doing more swimsuit shoots and would like to get more into lingerie. I also love to volunteer at Battered Women and Children Centers and would like to get involved in the World Hunger Organization. I'm a vegan and would like to do more things with PETA as well.

~Well thats the scoop! If you would like to add some of your own questions or comments please feel free to post them and we will get them answered.

Met The Player: Harper Boiz

Hey y'all. I have fortunately have had a chance to talk with several girls from the LFL. Here is part of the first interview from Harper Boiz of the Seattle Mist:

Brittney: How did you hear about this league?

Harper: I heard about the league from a co-worker. I have been a model/athlete all my life and they thought that I should try out for the team. I didn't really know what I was getting myself into at first but I made the cut back in Oct 08 and have been on the team (Seattle Mist) ever since.

Brittney: When did you start playing football? How?

Harper: I officially started playing football in October 2008 :). I played in the yard with my brothers and their friends growing up but nothing serious and I never knew the rules/play/routes/ that are involved with the game. It was not until we (the team) really started practicing in april 2009 that everything started to click. Watching a football game now is completely different for me. I know what's going on and can identify things that are happening on the field - I truly love the game- it's addicting and amazing- also a fabulous workout:)

Brittney: What do you do during the off season?

Harper: During the off season- I plan on resting up! I'm taking a 2 week trip to Hawaii in March and just having fun:) I am still training and running 4 to 5 days a week. Next season, I want to start out stronger and with higher intensity. Now that I know the game, I can focus on my skills and making myself the best that I can Be!

Brittney: How do you stay in shape and avoid injury? (season and off season)

Harper: Avoiding injury is hard, especially in this league. WE play hard; full tackle, with minimal clothing and padding. You just have to train hard and make yourself strong. Like any athlete, you push through the pain an take ice baths. On the days off oyu rest and heat/ice your pain away. I love to run; that is what I do for my workouts. I don't like to do alot of weights; cardio/yoga is what I like to do, it helps me clear my mind a stay centered.

........to be continued........

INSIDE THE LFL

Can anyone name something better than the combination of football and aggressive half naked women who are super sexy...I didn't think so. Well that is exactly what the Lingerie Football League(LFL) is made of. The scoring is still the same as you would expect from the NFL, however the teams only consist of 20 total players ( 14 active and 6 inactive) playing on a 50 x 30 field, and two halves consisting of 17 minutes. Currently there are 10 teams spread across the United States. In South Florida you have the Miami Caliente keepin it real. Over on the west coast you have the San Diego Seduction and the Los Angeles Temptation. For all you northerners you can follow the Chicago Bliss and New York, and Philly fans can follow the Passion. This is just a highlight of the teams, and every team is filled with beautiful women with overly combative tendencies. Can you say "That's Hot", I hope so.

We will be covering the League and all the people involved in this blog, as we attempt to "go inside the LFL"I will be taking an in depth look at each of the teams, breaking them down to the basics. We will have interviews with several of the tantalizing ladies, and try to figure out what drives them forward, and who they really are. Also I will take some questions from viewers of this blog and get some answers for you all. Just shoot me an E-mail at Lgrubb84@gmail.com

The LFL could be one of man's greatest inventions ever. Check out their website at www.lflus.com and Come Join the Party!

What is the LFL

The LFL was created in 2004 as a way to give millions of viewers a chance to watch something more interesting during the Super Bowl halftime show. The Game was televised on Pay-Per-View and it was viewed by millions of people in over 85 countries. It was not until 2009 that the league decided to have an actual league that consist of 10 teams playing a 20 week season at major arenas and stadiums. Most of the teams are coached by former players of the NFL and most of the players also have a background in other sports.

In this blog, we will get to meet some of the players, coaches and other people working with the LFL. We will also learn some of the rules that differentiate the LFL from the NFL and how it affects the way the games are played.

What is the LFL

The LFL was created in 2004 as a way to give millions of viewers a chance to watch something more interesting during the Super Bowl halftime show. The Game was showned on Pay-Per-View and it was viewed by millions of people in over 85 countries. It wasnt until 2009 that the league decided to have an actual league that consist of 10 teams playing a 20 week season at major arenas and stadiums. Most of the teams are coached by former players of the NFL and most of the players also have a background in other sports.


In this blog, we will get to meet some of the players, coaches and other people working with the LFL. We will also learn some of the rules that differentiate the LFL from the NFL and how it affects the way the games are played.