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COURAGE, STRENGTH, RESPECT, HONOR
Santa Clarita Knights Professional Developmental Football Team
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Knights Induct First Player Into Team Hall Of Fame!
OL/LB John Michael Angel, #41, will be the first player in Knights history to be inducted into the teams Hall of Fame. The announcment came Monday evening and here is what Angel, 23, had to say.
1. What did you expect when you first entered semipro football?
Bigger players, lol. It's true even the size of the teams we played didn't really strike me as "semi pro" sized players. As well as a more developed sence of sportsmenship. I've never seen so many adults act like such childeren. Which is why i thank God I got to play for the Knights. Class acts all of them.
2. What were you thoughts on the Knights as an organization?
It was without a doubt the best run team in the leauge. If it weren't for lack of team size and the fact some people just didn't deserve to be on that team, we would be back to back leauge champs. And you can quote me on that.
3. What did you take away from your 2 yrs at this level?
Work ethic. I think i brought a pretty good one with me, but when you look around a huddle and see that everyone there needs you to be strong so they can be strong. It makes you work harder. Makes want to not let them down. Not to mention all the great people I met. Not just good ball player but good human beings as well.
4. What will you miss the most now that you are 99% retired?
Looking around the huddle. Both sides, haha. Seeing guys that want to be better and will prove it on every play. And Practice. I know everyone wants to play but practice was just as fun as some of the games.
5. Is there a chance you will strap on the Knights helmet again?
Never say never you know. There will always be a chance I might come back. The only other team I'd ever play for would be the Carolina Panthers and they haven't got back to me about my workout tape yet. lol
6. What is your most memorable moment from your career?
The Stallions game year 1 when I almost broke the single game tackling record. I messed up so many times in that game and still had like 16-17 tackles. Got player of the week too.
7. What one thing would you want to change from your career?
Less injuries my second year. I needed to be out there and I felt I let the team down by being out.
8. Which team did you like to play against the most?
Sin City Express year 1. their nose guard was just hammering me all game but never once said anything negitive to me. Just told me how to block more effectively against him. Kept me positive even though he was kicking my butt. Didn't hear much smack talk from them. Reminded me of us, class wise anyway.
9. How about the least?
Preditors, hands down. Talk the most trash, had the worst additudes.
10. How do you feel your legacy with the team will be remembered?
Never quit, I think sums it up. "Look at that little guy go!" people will say. He hits and gets hit but never stays down, and never quits.
11. What do you want to be remembered for?
Never backing down. Not giving a shit about the size of the guy on the other side of the ball just going heads up with him and holding your own. Yeah thats what I want to be rememberd for.
12. Finally, what do you want to say to your former teammates?
You guys are without a doubt the oddest team of Football players I have ever seen. But I have never been happier on a Football field then when I strapped on that Knights helmet and went to war with you guys. I'll never forget All the things I've learned and good times I've shared with you guys. I miss all of you, keep fighting till that last whistle blow fellas.
13.Anything else you would like to say?
Tim Thank you for everything. Without your constent motivation and support I really don't think I would have done as well as I did. I truly mean that. Thanks again.
The Knights also announced that they will retire #41 at the home opener for the 2008 season.
CAREER STATS (2 years):
131 tackles
9 sacks
2 INT
2 FF
3 FR
65 pancake blocks
4 sacks allowed
Knights Documentary!!!
Episode One
"Frustration" is now up on The Santa Clarita Knights myspace page. It is an all new documentary featuring the 2008 squad of players. The series will follow the Knights throughout the 2008 season and give outsiders an inside look at the team everyone loves to hate! The Santa Clarita Knights are sure to turn heads with another innovative idea in the crazy world known as semipro football. The haters will talk, the supporters will cheer, and make no doubt about it, ALL WILL WATCH!!!
PRACTICE
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY HERITAGE PARK 6:30-9PM
NEW PICS!!!!!!
2008 Regular Season!
AUG 16TH Grapestompers @ KNIGHTS
AUG 23RD Predators @ KNIGHTS
AUG 30TH KNIGHTS @ Buccaneers
SEP 6TH KNIGHTS @ Cardinals
SEP 13TH Wolverines @ KNIGHTS
SEP 20TH KNIGHTS @ Sabers
SEP 27TH Spartans @ KNIGHTS
OCT 4TH KNIGHTS @ Apaches
OCT 11TH KNIGHTS @ Gamblers
OCT 18TH Apaches @ KNIGHTS
OCT 25TH KNIGHTS @ Predators
NOV 1ST BYE WEEK
NOV 8TH KNIGHTS @ Buccaneers
NOV 15TH Spartans @ KNIGHTS
2008 WCFL DIVISIONS!
NFC
Predators
Knights
Spartans
Apaches
Buccaneers
AFC
Stompers
Wolverines
Cardinals
Sabers
Gamblers
Backround
Santa Clarita Knights
Professional Developmental Football Team
Based in Santa Clarita, California, the Knights are a professional developmental football team. Our purpose is to provide players and coaches the opportunity to fine tune their skills as they make an attempt to reach a higher level of football. We also offer an exciting experience of live action football for all fans and are committed to providing a comfortable atmosphere for players, coaches, and fans to enjoy the game. In 2005, the Knights had a very promising inaugural season. We finished with a 4-5-1 record, including a huge blowout victory over our now defunct cross-town rivals, the Southern California Cobras, as well as a playoff birth. The 2006 season got off to a rocky start. Realizing this early on, the Knights owners and coaches made a strategic decision to use 2006 as a rebuilding year. Despite a poor record, the Knights secured a second straight playoff birth and strengthened our reputation with our never say quit attitude. The 2007 season marked our third year in existence. It was a down year but the Knights continued to build on our reputation as a hard-hitting, disciplined and tough playing team.
2008 looks to be a promising season with many exciting things in the works for the team!
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