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Big News...Miggle Convention announced...January 15-17th!
November 23, 2009
The big news of the month...the Miggle Convention is back on! Early in October Miggle Toys announced that the 2010 convention would not take place. Now, after some coaches have made some pleas, the convention is back on. Thank you Michael and Delayne Landsman for putting on this tradition in electric football history. The tournament and Convention is set for January 15-17, 2010, at the Embassey Suites Hotel in Columbus, Ohio at 2700 Corporate Exchange Dr. in downtown Columbus. Book your rooms early, because it is expected to be a larger crowd than normal.
For more details go to www.miggle.com
As usual...the HHEFL coaches will be there, so rides are available is anyone wants to carpool. See everyone there in January and LONG LIVE FOOTBALL!
Thanksgiving is here...and so is HHEFL League play!
November 23, 2009
It has been well over a month, but the HHEFL kicks back into full swing this Friday November 27th. Location has yet to be determined, but to all coaches remember...once you get done eating that turkey take some time to get your team ready.
In addition, the Mid-Ohio Miniature Football League will be meeting all day Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. The HHEFL's own Matthew Culp will be representing the Dallas Cowboys, and Indiana, as the road warrior continues on his quest for the Mid-Ohio Championship.
Updates to come, but from the HHEFL...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Our opening weekend was great...November will be even better.
October 27, 2009
Welcome to the end of October and Happy Halloween from the HHEFL. Opening weekend was great, as two games opened up the 2009 season, with the Cowboys and Packers getting opening day wins. Next up...our November meeting! All coaches, please e-mail co-commissioner Matthew Culp at mmmculp@comcast.net with your available dates for November. We will then announce a date and time. As for league activities...an updated 2009 rules will be available soon, as will stats and highlights from opening day. Teams and players are still being setup. Those coaches who still need to get their rosters in, please send them to me soon. I need first and last name, number and position-thank you. Also, a new stat sheet for recording plays will soon be available as well. The new stat sheet is a huge improvement over the one currently being used. All coaches will receive it in a e-mail and then I will also post it in our rules section of this website.
See everyone in a few weeks!
HHEFL to kickoff fourth season this Saturday October 3rd!
September 29, 2009
The 2009 HHEFL NFL Season will begin this Saturday, October 3rd, in Logansport, Indiana. Three games are scheduled with the Cowboys, Panthers and Packers enjoying their opening games of the season.
The first game is set to kickoff at 11am, the 2nd is set for a 2pm kickoff and the third 6pm. The Schedule for the day:
Carolina at Green Bay
Green Bay at Dallas
Carolina at Dallas
Stay tuned for scores and highlights from Saturday's action coming on Monday...
Remembering 9/11
September 11, 2009
It is hard to believe it has been eight years since 9/11, so today the HHEFL and the rest of the nation takes a moment to remember those lost in the devistation of the attacks. It is a tribute to the human spirit for those heros eight years ago, who risked everything to save the lives of many trying to get out of harms way.
Today...take a moment to remember and say a prayer that peace on earth will someday come.
2009 HHEFL Preseason Action!
August 22, 2009
The 2009 HHEFL Season has begun, with an afternoon of tweaking, scrimmaging and preparation. Today the Chargers, Cowboys and Panthers got together for some preseason action. The HHEFL commissioners also got together and discussed rule changes for the 2009 season, which is set to start in early October.
In the first game on the day...the Carolina Panthers, coached by Tim Young, looked good in their opening preseason game, with a successful scoring drive following a 56 yard touchdown pass. Likewise, the San Diego Chargers, coached by Matt Wavra, also scored, as the game ended in a 7-7 tie.
In the second game, it was the Panthers facing off against the Dallas Cowboys, coached by Matthew Culp. In this one, the Cowboys had the quarterback roll out pass play to Jason Witten working; they had the sweep plays working and some trick plays leading the offense to three touchdowns. The Panthers again had another long pass for a score, as the scrimmage was won by the Cowboys 21-7.
It is still not to late to join the action and the 2009 season. Stay tuned for meeting dates, times and locations, as the HHEFL prepares to start our fourth season!
2009 Hoosier Heartland Invitational has been cancelled
August 15, 2009
The 2009 Hoosier Heartland Invitational has been officially cancelled for this year. We simply did not get a big enough committment from the miniature football community to accomadate the number of Boy Scouts we had planned on having.
We are hopeful of having this event in 2010. Thanks to everyone who showed an interest.
The 2009 MFCA Convention in Canton, Ohio is a tremendous success!
August 13, 2009
Well the MFCA put on another great show in Canton, Ohio over the weekend and this convention had it all. Things got rolling Friday morning, as coaches started to roll in all around the country. Friday afternoon the gym floor at the J. Babe Stearns Center in Canton, Ohio began to buzz to life. At 6:30pm we enjoyed the welcome dinner and then at 7:30pm we inducted three new members into the MFCA Hall of Fame and they were...Mike Turner, Bill Klingbeil and Mark Klingbeil. It was a great evening. The CBSMF (College Bowl Series of Miniature Football) kicked off their tourney, which had coaches playing into the wee hours of the morning.
Saturday-marked the Kid's Tailgating event at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which the MFCA took part in again this year. Saturday afternoon continued on, with games being played all day and into the evening.
Sunday marked the CBSMF championship at noon and the wrapup of game play by 5pm. Then it was on to the main event...the 2009 Hall of Fame game and tailgating party at "Dan the parking Czars" home. What a party it was! The party and game was a perfect ending to a great weekend...photos of the entire weekend to come soon in our photo albums section...until next year..."Shake the Box"!
Coaches from the HHEFL join the Mid-Ohio league for 2009
July 31, 2009
The HHEFL 2009 Proseason will be kicking off in September, but some HHEFL coaches have taken on two leagues in the same season. Co-commissioner Matthew Culp has joined the Mid-Ohio MFL for 2009 along with Jimbo Dunagan and Joe Allore.
Should be a great football season...with plenty of buzzing going on in Indiana and Ohio! Stay tuned for meeting dates and times for the 2009 HHEFL Pro Season...and if you are new to this hobby...it is never too late to join in on the fun!
The world of miniature football will never be the same.
July 19, 2009
The new Dwayne Jennings figures are here and the miniature football world will never be the same. We have come from huge players, to distorted figures and now to this-perfection! It is a McFarlene figure minaturized down to the scale we have all dreamed of-miniature football.
Watch for these and many new figures to come from the team at Electric Gridiron-simply awesome baby!
2009 HHEFL Pro Season starts this September and runs through March-get signed up today!
July 11, 2009
It is July, so it is time to start thinking about football season. In September the HHEFL will begin our 4th season and this should be a great season. We are looking for coaches in the Indiana area who would like to join in on the fun. If you are interested, then drop us a e-mail or call co-commissioner Matthew Culp at 574-722-1204. Games will begin in September, as we will be playing our second pro season.
We also hope to have some training camps this month and next month, so stay tuned for updates and don't forget to attend the MFCA Convention in Canton, Ohio on August 7-9...should be a great miniature football experience.
Presenting the Dallas Cowboy Ford Mustang-Phase II Completed
July 3, 2009
Just over a month until the MFCA Convention and just like last year, the Dallas Cowboy Ford Mustang will be making the trip. This time it will be sporting phase II of the ungoing paint job...Cowboy Stars and the word "Cowboys" below those stars.
Also...the HHEFL is in our off season, but we are trying for a 2009 preseason sometime this month...so stay tuned for times and locations.
Mark your calendars...August 7-9...it is almost here...the 2009 MFCA Convention see everyone in Canton!
2009 Hoosier Heartland Invitational benefiting the Boy Scouts of America
June 24, 2009
Planning for the 2009 Hoosier Heartland Invitational tournament and Boy Scout event has begun. This year we are planning a three day event to take place at the Ramada Inn in Logansport, Indiana tentatively on November 6-9 later this year. The Invitational's purpose is to raise money for our local Boy Scout troops and to put on a midwest tournament, hopefully as successful as the Beltsville Bash, Bama Blast etc. We will also be conducting the Great Lakes Region MFCA skills competition. Here is a tenative schedule:
Friday November 6th:
5-7pm Welcome party and get together for all coaches.
7pm-8pm Coaches meeting to explain tournament rules, set tournament field and ask for volunteers for the Boy Scout event.
8pm-10pm Great Lakes MFCA Skills Competition and open play.
10pm-2am Open play-Green Room Rumble.
Saturday November 7th:
8am-12:30pm 2009 Hoosier Heartland Boy Scout event (expecting 6 troops or around 120 scouts and parents).
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch.
1:30pm-Winners of Painting Contest announced.
2pm-9pm Chernetsky Rapid Fire rounds of Invitational tourney.
9pm-11pm-Losers Bracket Final
11pm-? Open play.
Sunday November 8th:
9am-Noon Hoosier Heartland Invitational Semi-finals.
1pm-4pm 2009 Hoosier Heartland Invitational Championship.
Last year we raised $1,400 for the Boy Scouts and I am very grateful for all the coaches who came and helped with the Boy Scout event. The fee for this year's event will be as follows:
If you register and pay at the MFCA Convention: $35
Register and pay 2 weeks before: $40
Day of event: $45
All proceeds from tourney registration fees will go to the Boys Scouts of America.
Welcome party food will be provided by me.
We will have both a kids and adult painting contest for some great prizes.
You will have two chances to take home some hardware, as we will have a losers bracket tournament to take place Saturday evening.
I will also be putting on a "kids" tourney if I get enough response back.
We will have several MF items to raffle off and prizes awarded throughout the weekend.
We had a great time last year! Mark your calendars and God Bless!
Remembering those who have fallen.
May 23, 2009
Memorial Day Weekend is the official beginging of summer, but for many it is a time to reflect on those brave men and women who died, so we may be free. If you know a vetern...stop and say thank you...show them how much you appreciate everything they do.
Heros are everywhere...just look for the uniform.
Memorial Day weekend also means people are off work on Monday...as a result...the HHEFL will be holding our second spring training camp of the off season. This time we will be meeting in Kokomo, Indiana at Matt Wavra's residence. Game play will start at 8am and go all morning and into the afternoon...everyone is invited to come and hang out for the day with us.
Have a fun and safe Memorial Day Holiday!
HHEFL Spring Training Camp this Saturday in Elkhart, Indiana
May 12, 2009
Notice to all coaches...Tim Young will be hosting a Spring Training camp at his home, this Saturday May 16th, starting at 9am. Bring your teams for next season or just your teams that are in the process of being put together. Should be a great day of scrimaging and fun.
Special guest are being lined up for this day, including a possible visit by Don Smith from Virginia and Al Dunham from Grand Rapids.
The HHEFL 2009 Pro Season will begin the first week in September. Rule changes, pre-season Saturdays and the 2009 schedule will be posted the first week in August. The commissioners are discussing a $50 league fee for the 2009 season. $20 will be returned at the end of the season, provided you play all of your scheduled games. More on this later.
The 2009 Hoosier Heartland Invitational is planned for the weekend of November 7th. There will be a registration fee this year of $30 for those who register at the MFCA Convention, with all proceeds going to the Boy Scouts of America. If you miss the MFCA convention you may register up to one week before the event for $30. Day of registration will be $50 for the event.
Hope to see everyone Saturday!
Order your free 2008 HHEFL Season DVD today!
April 25, 2009
The 2008 HHEFL College season is over, but the DVD is on the way. Order your FREE HHEFL DVD today. To place an order just send your name and address to mmmculp@comcast.net
The DVD will include footage from all the games played, plus photos from our championship weekend. They are free...so what do you have to lose! DVD orders will go out May 15th, so get your orders in.
In addition, our 2009 Spring Training camps are coming up...stay tuned for dates and locations.
Happy Easter from the HHEFL!
April 12, 2009
...and on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled back from the sepulchre. And going in, they found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came to pass, as they were astonished in their mind at this, behold, two men stood by them in shinning apprarel. And as they were afraid and bowed down their countenance towards the ground, they said unto them: Why seek you the living with the dead? He is not here, but is risen. Remember how he spoke unto you, when he was yet in Galilee, saying: The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and then the third day rise again.St. Luke Chapter 24:1-7.
On behalf of the HHEFL, we want to wish everyone a very Happy and Joyous Easter and may we all give thanks for our lives...all we have...and for the gift of Jesus. God Bless you all!
Wrapping up the 2008 HHEFL College season
March 23, 2009
Well it is that time of year to wrap things up for yet another great HHEFL season. The HHEFL has now enjoyed three seasons, with three different league champions and as we look ahead to the 2009 HHEFL Pro Season some changes in the rules will be on the horizon. But before we get to that, we need to recognize the coaches and players of the 2008 season.
Before the HHEFL Championship Game last Saturday, the co-commissioners handed out all the awards for the 2008 season. All of the photos of the winners will be available soon in the photo album section of this site.
Your 2008 HHEFL College Season winners were...
The 2008 Heisman Trophy went to Mike Hart from the Michigan Wolverines. Mike Hart was the unanimous choice, as in just five games he rushed for 951 yards on 65 carries. He scored a unheard of 15 touchdowns and carried a 14.63 yards per carry the entire season. Mike Hart now holds the HHEFL records for most yards, most carries and most rushing touchdowns in a season...records that will most likely not fall anytime soon.
The 2008 HHEFL Top Defense award went to the Ron Christianson and his Wisconsin Badgers. The Badgers were just ferious on defense, allowing just 11.6 points per game and registered 12 sacks. They gave up just 617 yards all season and were simply dominate in all games.
The 2008 HHEFL "Top Gun" award went to Matthew Culp and his Florida Gators. Chris Leak finished with 37/63 on attempts earning him a 58.73% completion percentage, just enough to win the award. He finished with 506 yard passing and just 4 touchdowns.
The 2008 HHEFL Top Rushing Offense went to, who else, the Michigan Wolverines. With 880 yards total rushing for the season, no other team came within 200 yards of Michigan. The high mark is a HHEFL record.
The 2008 HHEFL Top Passing Offense went to Matt Wavra and the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes Craig Krenzel finished 35/60 for 640 yards and 4 touchdowns with 1 interception. There completion percentage was 58.33%, just one completion away from taking home the Top Gun award.
And finally, this season the commissioners got together and started a new tradition within the HHEFL. Not every year, but when this award is warranted a "Coach of the Year" will be named. It was an easy choice for this first coach to be awarded. The award went to Tim Young. Tim is what electric football is all about and has demonstrated time and time again what true sportsmanship is. A new comer to the hobby, he has continually improved his teams, but more importantly, he has showed that enjoyment of fellowship always trumphs the win/loss column. We are honored to have him in our league.
So Congratulations to all the winners! Congrats to Joe Allore and the Michigan Wolverines on an outstanding season and to Jimbo Dunagan and the Fighting Illini of Illinois for a tremendous season and championship classic.
Coming up for the HHEFL...rule changes will come out sometime in the next month or so. We will have our usual "Training Camp" get together in July, as well as, a recruiting get together to see if we can pick up more coaches for the upcoming season. All season stats and final stats will be emailed to all coaches, when they are completed soon.
Stay tuned for more HHEFL updates and CSL updates...long live football!
Joe Allore and his Michigan Wolverines are your 2008 HHEFL College Season Champions!
March 14, 2009
2008 HHEFL College Championship
FINAL
Michigan Wolverines 7
Illinois Illini 6
What a day from Logansport! If you were not here, then you missed one of the greatest championship games of all time. In their regular season meeting, Jimbo and Joe needed overtime to deceide one of the greatest offensive games of all time...Jimbo one 46-45 in that one. So it was a surprise to see defense dominate this game, as sacks and blocked punts made for a wild ending to this game.
To sum up the game...it was 0-0 at halftime...then in the third quarter Michigan got the first huge play with a 84 yard strike from Henne to #1 Braylon Edwards. That setup a 13 yard touchdown pass from Henne to Edwards three plays later...and what a pass it was...between two Illini defenders and Michigan lead 7-0. But Michigan could not put the game away. Back and forth we went in the fourth quarter. Michigan missed a field goal attempt early in the fourth and failed to move the ball the rest of the game. Illiniois faired little better, but their break came late in the game. Michigan had the lead, the ball and Illinois was out of time outs, but they were forced to punt with :09 left. The punt attempt by Michigan was muffed (ball fell off the foot just as he went to kick it)...the result was one final play for Illinois at the Michigan 34 yard line with :09 left and it was one of those plays for the ages. Jimbo went to the pass and with Michigan playing deep he hit #6 down the left sideline for about a 15 yard pass...three Michigan defenders had a chance, but he got threw for a touchdown and it looked like overtime for the Championship...but instead Illinois deceided to end it on a two point conversion...
It was all or nothing for Illinois...the HHEFL Championship or a Michigan trimuph...the play was a designed pass play, but Michigan's defense stuffed every available receiver and Illinois was forced to throw short...Michigan's #55 Dhani Jones sealed the deal with a tackle at the 12...and Joe Allore claimed the 2008 title.
For Matt Wavra and myself...I just want to thank Joe Allore and Jimbo Dunagan for a outstanding Championship game and congrats to all coaches today who participated in the 2008 HHEFL Bowl Championship Saturday...
More to come soon on this great Saturday event, including all the winners from the 2008 season
It is official! The 2008 HHEFL Bowl Championship Saturday is March 14 in Logansport, Indiana!
February 23, 2009
It is official! The 2008 HHEFL College Bowl Championship Saturday will happen March 14th in Logansport, Indiana starting at 1pm EST. The 2008 season has finally reached the end and now it is time to crown a new league champion. The day will begin at 1pm with the 2009 HHEFL Rose Bowl and 2009 HHEFL Fiesta Bowl...all part of the Bowl Championship Series. Kicking off at 1 pm will be the 2009 HHEFL Rose Bowl featuring Tim Young and his Fighting Irish of Notre Dame versus Sergei Chernetsky and the Hoosier of Indiana. Also kicking off at 1 pm will be the 2009 HHEFL Fiesta Bowl featuring Matt Wavra and his Ohio State Buckeyes against the Missouri Tigers, coached by Edgar Downs.
And finally, the main event...at 5pm we will kickoff the 2008 HHEFL College Championship game between the Fighting Illini of Illinois, coached by Jimbo Dunagan, versus the Michigan Wolverines, coached by Joe Allore. Stay tuned as the HHEFL will crown a new champion!
A 2008 HHEFL season update...Wisconsin downs the Irish and Hart leads Michigan to a win over Florida
February 9, 2009
The 2008 HHEFL College season rolls on, as the Wisconsin Badgers and Michigan Wolverines recently recorded victories.
First, on January 24, 2009 at the 2009 Miggle Convention, the Wisconsin Badgers (coached by Ron Christianson) faced off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (coached by Tim Young) in what became Wisconsin's first win of the season...28-6. Wisconsin was lead by #28 Anthony Davis, who rushed for 98 yards on 13 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. They were also lead by #9 Jonathon Orr, who opened the game with a 100 yard kickoff return and caught a 41 yard touchdown reception. Wisconsin (1-4) held Notre Dame to 153 total yards and 6 points in the win. For Notre Dame (0-6) their regular season has come to an end, but the BCS Bowl game weekend lingers in the next few weeks, as they will try to redeem themselves against Wisconsin.
On February 7, 2009 the Florida Gators (coached by Matthew Culp) paid a visit to Mundelein, Illinois and the Michigan Wolverines (coached by Joe Allore). The HHEFL league leading rusher, Mike Hart, was held to just 68 yards rushing, but two first half touchdowns would be all the Wolverines would need, as they sacked Chris Leak 7 times and held Florida to just 25 total yards for the game on route to a 18-0 win. The win was key, as now Michigan at 4-1 is in a good position to play in the BCS Championship game against Illinois if they can get past Missouri. For the Gators, at 3-3 their championship dreams are over, as they look to next season.
Complete play-by-play game summaries can be found in the "Game Results" section...just click on the game for the complete highlights.
Next up in the HHEFL...a heavy dose of the Missouri Tigers, as they must play Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Ohio State to finish off the 2008 regular season...stay tuned for more highlights!
The HHEFL salutes the new 2009 Miggle Champion-Jim Davis.
January 26, 2009
The 2009 Miggle Convention in Chicago was simply one of the greatest Miggle conventions of all time and after 15 years of trying, the time has come for Jim Davis of Detroit Michigan. In one of the greatest Miggle Championships of all time, Jim Davis made the most courageous call in electric football history. After two days of intense competition, 50+ coaches and high level competition, it came down to Norbert Revels and Jim Davis for the title and overtime...to the highlights we go!
It was a great defensive game, as both coaches moved the ball in the first half, but neither could put up any points on the board, as it was a 0-0 tie at halftime, but the second half would bring big plays. Jim Davis scored first and went up 7-0 midway through the second half. But Norbert Revels got a huge pass play late in the half and tied the game at 7 forcing overtime. Norbert and his Kansas City Chiefs got the ball first in Overtime and got off to a rocky start. Jim Davis and his Oakland Raiders came through with two big sacks that forced a 3rd and 25. Norbert converted for a first down, following a long pass play...that lead to a Chiefs score and extra point to make it 14-7 Chiefs. But Jim Davis was not to be denied...as the Raiders drove down into the redzone and scored on his possession in overtime. The play of the year and maybe all time came next, as Jim Davis elected to go for the two point conversion to end the game...one way or another. With the championship on the line, he went with a college full back field formation. Norbert countered with a tight defensive lineup to stop a run up the middle, but Jim went wide. He gave the ball to the outer back on the left side and he ran a perfect sweep to the left...the result...touchdown and a championship for Jim, as the crowd went nuts! Final score Raiders 15 Chiefs 14.
The HHEFL salutes Jim Davis on his championship and Norbert Revels for one game for the ages. The HHEFL also salutes Michael and Delayne Landsman for hosting the Miggle Convention. The convention weekend was a complete success. From the Welcome Dinner...to the main tourney...to the MFCA/Miggle Skills competition...to the Jr. and Sr. Spark Bowl...it was a great weekend.
We look forward to next year...long live football!
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!
January 19, 2009
It is here! The best time of the season! The Superbowl is just two weeks away, the 2008 HHEFL season is winding down towards our Championship Bowl game and the 15th Annual Miggle Convention in Chicago is just 4 days away. This year the Miggle Convention is going to be even more special, because Friday and Saturday night we are hoping to complete four to five of the remaining six games that are left on the HHEFL college schedule. Plus we have the Miggle tourney, Miggle and MFCA skills competition and best of all...the reunion of coaches from around the country all kicked off by the welcome dinner provided by the owners of Miggle...Mike and Delayne Landsman. I have been to almost all of the conventions and I have never been disappointed...this is the event of the year to get the 2009 football season off to a great start!
So get ready...get set...get excited...four days until the reunion and one of the greatest traditions in electric football...the 2009 Miggle Convention!
2008 HHEFL Midseason report.
January 10, 2009
With six games left in the HHEFL season, here is the midseason report including your league leading rusher, passer, receiver...top defense and more. With the end of the season approaching we will take a look and see who is leading in each of the categories for end of season awards.
LEAGUE LEADING RUSHER. After playing five games Mike Hart continues to dominate the league with an incredible 49 carries, for 883 yards and 13 touchdowns. That is an average of 18.02 per carry. The next closest rusher is Antoineo Harris of Illinois who has 478 yards on 37 carries and 7 touchdowns.
LEAGUE LEADING PASSER. Craig Krenzel is leading the league in passing with 640 yards passing. He is 35 for 60 with 4 touchdowns and 1 interceptions. The next closest passer is Chris Leak of Florida with 443 yards passing. It should be noted that Missouri has played just two games and Chris Daniels has 336 yards and 6 touchowns in those games.
LEAGUE LEADING RECEIVER. Ben Hartsock leads the league in receiving with 7 receptions for 154 yards, but several receivers are right there with him
HHEFL AWARD LEADERS
TOP DEFENSE. So far your top defense is shaping out to be Illinois with 16 sacks and one game left, but in hot pursuit is four other teams. Florida has 12 sacks with one game left, Wisconsin has 11 sacks and two games remaining and Michigan has 10 sacks with two games remaining. Wisconsin has overall been the most impressive defense in the league, holding opponents to an average of 13 points a game and an average of 137 yards allowed per game. The commissioners may have to suspend the "sack" number to determine the best defense...Wisconsin is simply the best so far this season.
TOP OFFENSE-RUSHING. This is a no contest. Lead by Mike Hart the Michigan Wolverines lead the pack with 812 total team rushing yards. A distant second is Illinois with 631 yards rushing.
TOP OFFENSE-PASSING. Ohio State has had a awesome season passing the ball. With 640 total yards passing, they are holding their own to second place Florida with 443 yards passing. However, Missouri should not be counted out. With four games remaining Missouri has racked up 336 yards passing (average of 168 yards passing-end of season projection of 1,008 yards). This should be an interesting race as the season comes to a conclusion.
TOP GUN. Missouri quarterback currently holds the lead as "Top Gun" in the league with 72% on completions. The rest of the field is tight with Leak from Florida holding a 60.8% completion, Krenzel from Ohio State with 58.3%, Michigan's Henke with 57.9% and Illinois Kurt Kittner with 56.7% completions.
Six games left...who will be in the HHEFL National Championship Game and claim the 2008 HHEFL title? Watch for updates on this site, as we try to wrapup the regular season in two weeks at the 2009 Miggle Convention!
The 2008 HHEFL season rolls on as we welcome in the new year with great football action!
January 3, 2009
The new year is here! 2009 is here and the Hoosier Heartland Electric Football League celebrated it in style with a great day of electric football from Logansport, Indiana. Ron Christianson and Jimbo Dunagan made the four hour pilgramige down from Chicago, so Ron's Wisconsin Badgers could do battle with the Ohio State Buckeyes, coached by Matt Wavra and the Florida Gators, coached by Matthew Culp...and if you liked defense, then these were the games for you.
January 3, 2009 Culp Stadium Logansport, Indiana 11am-2pm
Wisconsin Badgers 0
Ohio State Buckeyes 6
In the first matchup it was the Badgers versus the Buckeyes and simply put...defense ruled. Neither team could get anything going in the first quarter, as Wisconsin controlled the ball for all but four plays in the quarter and most of the action took place at midfield. The second quarter was much of the same, although Wisconsin did penetrate down to the Ohio State 33 yard line. A 48 yard field goal attempt was blocked and Ohio State escaped. The teams would exchange the ball two more times, including another deep penetration by Wisconsin down to the Ohio State 36 yard line. Again the Badgers were forced to go for a long field goal and again the Buckeyes special teams came through as they blocked their second field goal of the game-this one a 53 yard attempt. Ohio State then got the play of the game...on the final play of the half Craig Krenzel, QB for Ohio State, hit Chris Gramble on a 60 yard touchdown strike for a touchdown (two point conversion failed) and we went into halftime with what became the only score of the game. Ohio State opened the second half and had the ball for the entire third quarter, but yielded no points. Wisconsin would take the ball and control it for most of the fourth penetrating the Ohio State 13 yard line. The key play of the game came here, with time running out in the game, Wisconsin went for it on 4th and 4 at the Buckeye 13. The quarterback faded back for a pass...had no one open...scambled and was stop short. Ohio State took over, but could not run out the clock. The Badgers had one last chance with :07 left at the Ohio State 33, but the play fell short and Ohio State collected the win. Final 6-0 Ohio State
January 3, 2009 Culp Stadium Logansport, Indiana 3pm-6pm
Florida Gators 15
Wisconsin Badgers 7
In the second game of the day the Badgers faced the Florida Gators. And much like the game earlier...it was all about defense. Florida took the opening kickoff...controlled the ball for all of the first quarter and into the second quarter on a 15 play, 82 yard drive that yielded a 35 yard field goal with 8:30 to go in the first half. That would be the scoring for the first half, as the Badgers controlled the ball the rest of the half, but got stopped at midfield, as the half came to an end. Wisconsin then turned the tables on Florida, as they took the kickoff in the second half and controlled the ball, but got stopped at midfield. Florida got the ball back in the fourth and broke the game open with a 4 play, 44 yard drive and a 8 yard touchdown run by #5 Caldwell (2 point conversion failed) and it was 9-0 with 7:59 to go in the game. Wisconsin's next drive was a four and out, as the Gators took over at the Wisconsin 40 yard line. Four plays later the Gators scored again when Emmitt Smith ran it in for a 3 yard touchdown run and it was 15-0 with 3:51 to play. Wisconsin then got a big play on special teams, as #87 Darrin Charles broke a 95 yard kickoff return to the Florida 5 yard line, then 3 plays later #85 Tony Paciotti hauled in a 12 yard touchdown pass and it was 15-7 with 2:48 left to play. Wisconsin attempted an unside kick, which went high and was recovered by Florida. The Gators ran out the clock and held on for the narrow 15-7 win.
Complete play-by-play to come on both of these games along with stats and player highlights.
We want to thank Ron and Jimbo for coming down to Logansport...it was a great day of action, as both the Gators and Buckeyes faced one of the toughest defenses in the league. Next up for the HHEFL...league games at the 2009 Miggle Convention in Chicago in two weeks...see everyone there!
The CSL kicks off season 25 with the 2008 Hall of Fame Game
December 23, 2008
The CSL (Culp Solitaire League) kicked off season number 25 and the leagues 35th year in existence with the 2008 Hall of Fame Game. This seasons inductees are Emmitt Smith (Dallas Cowboys), Lamar Lathon (Carolina Panthers), Vinny Testaverde (N.Y.Jets), Curtis Martin (N.Y.Jets) and Lee Roy Selmon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers). The inductees join 39 other inductees into the CSL Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Game was between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons won by the final of 31-24 in a second half offensive shootout. Opening day for the 2008 CSL season will be soon, so stay tuned for photos and highlights!
Merry Christmas from the Hoosier Heartland Electric Football League
December 23, 2008
On behalf of the commissioners of the HHEFL,Matthew Culp and Matt Wavra, we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The 2008 season continues on in the new year, as our next gathering of coaches is scheduled for January 3rd in Logansport. I hope to see everyone there and may God bless all of you during this joyous holiday!
Michigan outlast Wisconsin in defensive slugfest
December 7, 2008
On Friday December 5th the Michigan Wolverines and the Wisconsin Badgers met to deceide the "Varmit Game" and it was the Wolverines and Mike Hart who came away with the 15-0 win. Stats and highlights to come.
Early December HHEFL action to take place Friday December 5th.
December 1, 2008
To all coaches! The next HHEFL gameday will be at Jimbo Dunagan's home on Friday December 5th in Chicago. This gameday will feature coaches from the HHEFL Northern Conference, so mark your calendars coaches. Starting time will be early, as games are scheduled for all day. Highlights of the day's action will be available on Saturday...as the 2008 HHEFL College season rolls on!
The game that would never end-Illini wins overtime thriller!
November 23, 2008
On November 21st the Michigan Wolverines and Illinois Illini played one of the longest and most exciting games in recent HHEFL memory. In the end it was the Illini who was able to overcome in overtime for the win...to the highlights we go, as reported by Matthew Culp...
First Quarter
Illinois got things rolling in a hurry. Following a touch back on the opening kickoff...Illinois needed just one play to score. #31, Antoineo Harris, broke a beautiful sweep to the left and went 80 yards on the first offensive play for the touchdown to make it 7-0 Illini with 14:45 to play in the first. But the excitement was just starting! Michigan came right back with a big run, as #20 Hart broke a 78 yard touchdown run on the Wolverines second play from scrimmage...but the extra point was blocked to make it 7-6. The remander of the first quarter was a long drive by Illinois, as the Illini converted 3 first downs to get the ball to the Michigan 38.
Second Quarter
What became one of the key plays of the first half, was one of my fondest moments. The Illini finally got stopped and faced a 4th and 5 at the Michigan 33 yard line. Illinois deceided to go for it and got sacked for a 15 yard loss...jublilation on the Michigan sideline...but wait a minute...there is a flag on the play...Michigan had 12 men on the field...5 yard penalty and a first down for Illinois! The funny thing was that we had a "Kid timeout" before the play and I had a hard time containing myself, because I knew what was coming for Michigan. That play was key because two plays later Quarterback Kurt Kittner hit #24 Carey Davis for a 33 yard touchdown pass (extra point no good) and it was Illinois 13-6 with 4:42 to go in the half. Michigan wasted no time in answering. On Michigan's next possession it took just two plays to tie the game...again it was Michigan's "Hart" #20 who again broke a long run...this time 80 yards for a touchdown...the extra point was good and we were tied at 13 with 2:55 to go in the game. On Illinois next possession the Wolverine defense would force them to punt from there own 22 following a three and out. Michigan responded quickly! They started at their own 40 and after a couple of plays the got the ball to the Illinois 45...then with just :08 left in the half #20 Hart did it again...a 45 yard touchdown run (extra point was blocked) and Michigan had the lead going into halftime...19-13
Third Quarter
The Wolverines got the ball to start the second half and Hart picked up where he left off. On the drives second play he broke a 61 yard run down to the Illinois 19, then punched it in on the next play with a 19 yard touchdown run to make it 26-13 Michigan. At this point the Illinois head coach became a little frustrated with his defense, but came out firing on their next drive. That drive would end in a 8 play 65 yard drive for a touchdown with #6 Brandon Lloyd punching it in on a one yard plunge over the top...the extra point was good and it was 26-20 Michigan with 1:35 to go in the third.
Fourth Quarter
The end of the third and begining of the fourth quarter was an unusual long Wolverine drive for little yardage. The Illini finally was able to stop Hart. The Wolverines were faced with a 4th and 10 from their own 35 and with a poor kicker, they deceided not to punt and to go for it...the Illini held and tookover possession at the Michigan 33. Five plays later the Illini tied the game up when Kittner hit #24 Carey Davis for a 25 yard touchdown strike...we had another blocked extra point and the game was tied at 26. It only got worse for Michigan, as their next possession they again got stopped...this time they punted...only to have #6 Brandon Lloyd return the ball 53 yards to the Michigan 23. On the very next play Kittner hit #17 Greg Lewis for a 23 yard touchdown pass. The two point conversion attempt was no good...and just like that the Illini went from being down 26-20 to being up 32-26 with just 1:54 to go in the game....but Michigan responded in a big way! With time running out Michigan got a big 30 yard run by Hart. That lead to a 47 yard touchdown run by Hart with 1:06 to play and the Michigan sideline was going nuts...and yes...you guessed it...the extra point was no good...we were tied at 32. All the momentum was in the hands of Michigan and that momentum quickly turned to a disaster for Illinois. The Illini got a 12 yard kickoff return. There first pass was incomplete and then disaster! With :14 seconds left Kittner rolled to his left looking downfield for a big play...he threw in the direction of Greg Lewis #17 when Linebacker #6 for Michigan stepped in front of the pass and intercepted it...Kittner had a chance to make the tackle, but over ran the Wolverine and he rumbled 32 yard for a touchdown...it was pandamona on the Michigan sidelines...this time the extra point was good and it was 39-32 Michigan with just :10 left in the game...it was over right...that is why we play the full 60 minutes! Just needing a stop for a Michigan win...the Illini needed a miracle...and they got one! It was a deep kickoff to #31 Antoineo Harris and the guy who scored the first touchdown...scored the last...as he could...go...all...the...way...yes it was a 100 yard kickoff return...a thing of beauty, as at least five Wolverines had a clear shot at him, but could not make the play. The ever important extra point now would deceide overtime or a Michigan victory...this time it was good and after 3 hours and 45 minutes of play...we were off to overtime...
Overtime
The Wolverines got the ball first, as we played your standard college overtime runs. At this point is where the ref left for home, as it was 12:30 my time...but the game went on. As you might of guessed...Hart broke a 20 yard touchdown run on the third play in overtime...but the big story was...the extra point was blocked. Michigan now up 45-39 needed a stop that did not come. The Illini scored on the third play of there possesion and made the extra point to capture the 46-45 thrilling win. This game became the highest scoring game in HHEFL history and definately one for the ages!
Stats for this game and game highlights for all games will be available soon...Long Live Football!
November 1st HHEFL Gameday is fun for all!
November 2, 2008
Tim Young played host to a great day of Miniature Football from his home in Elkhart, Indiana. Seven games were played as the HHEFL welcomed three new coaches into the league and they were Jimbo Dunagan, two time Miggle champion Edgar Downs and Joe Allore...all from the Chicago area. All game and stats highlights will be availble soon on this website, including photos which will be in our photo album section hopefully by the end of the week.
Thanks to all for a great day of Miniature football, as the 2008 HHEFL college season goes into full gear!
Date is set...November 1st in Elkhart, Indiana
October 23, 2008
The time and date are set. Our first major gathering for the 2008 HHEFL season will be next Saturday, November 1st, starting at 10am at Tim Young's home in Elkhart, Indiana! It should be a great day of fellowship and electric football, as the coaches of the HHEFL "South" face off against the coaches from the HHEFL "North" for a first time meeting between all coaches. Bring your boards, teams and determination...as the 2008 season rolls on...stay tuned on this website for gameday coverage coming November 3rd!
A major change in format for the 2008 HHEFL college season....
October 1, 2008
The 620 series board has been a HHEFL tradion since it was formed back in 2005. By using the same board size through the years, we have been able to establish consistent comparasions in regards to stats from season to season. Now with the addition of several coaches in the Chicago area, and since most of these coaches use monster boards, the HHEFL commissioners have deceided to allow boards of all sizes for this season. However, the championship bowl game will still be played on the official HHEFL 620 field cover, but all home teams will have the option of choosing what board size they can use. Hopefully this will work out well for all coaches.
In other news...mark your calendars for October 25 or November 1st, as this month's session moves to Elkhart, Indiana and Tim Young's residence. The commissioners are still trying to finalize plans for October's session, in which we hope each coach will be able to atleast get two games in against a coach not from their area. We need all coaches to contact Matt Culp on which day works best for you, so we can deceide on one date that works best for everyone. A date will be announced soon, with coaches who plan to be there and a schedule of teams that will play. If you want to play someone specific that day, then please contact the HHEFL home office. As for the schedule, the plan is for everyone to play everyone at least once. The goal is eight games for each coach, but following the October meeting a more detailed schedule will be ironed out. Games and highlights to come, as the Chicago area coaches plan to get together before the October meeting.
One more piece of business...if you have not turned in your 2008 rosters for your college team, please do so prior to the October gathering. We will also be taking head shots (like the ones in the coaches section) of each coach in front of our banner, so bring your jerseys...it should be a great afternoon and Tim is a great host.
Stats for the first three games have been tabulated and will be posted soon, along with complete game writeups. Stay Tuned for more updates!
The 2008 HHEFL College season has begun!
September 8, 2008
On September 6th the 2008 HHEFL season began in Kokomo, Indiana. Opening day featured three games. It was a fun day had by all, as Matt Wavra hosted...to the opening day highlights we go...
September 6, 2008 10a.m. Notre Dame Stadium
Florida Gators 43
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 6
The Florida Gators got the 2008 season off to a quick and exciting start, as DeShawn Wynn returned the game's opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown for a early 7-0 lead. Chris Leak then added a 45 yard touchdown run in the first quarter to make it 14-0. DeShawn Wynn then returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter and Jemalle Cornelius hauled in a 16 yard touchdown pass from Leak to make it 31-0 Gators at halftime. The third quarter featured both defenses as neither team scored. Emmitt Smith and Andre Caldwell added two touchdowns in the fourth quarter for the Gators. Anthony Johnson caught a 89 yard touchdown pass for Notre Dame late to make the final 43-6.
September 6, 2008 2p.m. Ohio State Stadium
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 6
Ohio State Buckeyes 27
The Fighting Irish took the lead early on their opening drive against Ohio State. Rahib Ismail (the Rocket) hauled in an 88 yard touchdown pass on the game's second play from scrimmage to make it 6-0 Irish. Ohio State would then be shutout the rest of the first quarter, but they came roaring back in the second quarter. The Buckeyes scored 21 unanswered points in the second quarter. The first touchdown came on a 6 yard pass from Craig Krenzel to Chris gamble. The second came on a 15 yard run by Ben Hartsock with :38 left to go in the half. Then he scored again on a 1 yard touchdown run just :27 seconds later, as the Irish got pushed backwards and turned the ball over to the Buckeyes. Nate Salley would haul in a 8 yard touchdown in the fourth to make the final 27-6 Buckeyes.
September 6, 2008 6p.m. "The Swamp" Gators Stadium
Ohio State Buckeyes 12
Florida Gators 13
What a game in the final game of the day. It was a defensive shootout in the first half, as both offenses found it difficult to move the ball. Florida lead 3-0 at halftime. The game did not open up until the third quarter. Following a Florida 35 yard field goal, Ben Hartsock returned the kickoff 100 yards for Ohio State to tie the game at 6. Then the extra point was blocked and we were tied at 6 going into the fourth. In the fourth, the Buckeye defense stepped it up getting the ball back for their offense. Following a 9 play drive, the Buckeyes took the lead on a 17 yard run by quarterback Craig Krenzel to make it 12-6 midway through the fourth. The difference in this game was the two point conversion attempt. The Buckeyes went for two, but Krenzel missed a wide open Hartsock for the conversion. With time running out the Gators began their final drive of the game. The Gators got a huge 45 yard kickoff return from Wynn to get the ball to midfield. Two plays later Chris Leak hit Jon Demps on a 55 yard touchdown pass. The Gators hit the extra point and lead 13-12 with less than one minute to play. The Buckeyes did not go down without a fight. Krenzel completed two big passes to get the ball to midfield, but time ran out on the Bucks, as they reached the Gators 35 yard line as time expired.
What a great day of football! Complete play-by-play coverage will be available soon in the game result section. Stats and photos are on their way soon as well, as the 2008 season has begun! Dates for our next meeting will be posted soon, but we have tentatively set the last Saturday in October as our next meeting in Elkhart, Indiana. Stay tuned for more HHEFL updates!
The 2008 HHEFL College Season kicks off on September 6th in Kokomo, Indiana!
August 30, 2008
The 2008 HHEFL College season will begin at Matt Wavra's home in Kokomo, Indiana on Sepetember 6th. Kickoff will be around 8 a.m. on Saturday September 6th. All coaches are welcome and Matt Wavra is hosting so come ready to play all day Saturday, as we kickoff our 3rd season. The opening game will feature Tim Young's Fighting Irish of Notre Dame versus Matt Wavra's Ohio State Buckeyes-what a way to kickoff the season with two power house teams! This is most likely going to be the first of three "Super Saturdays", with the other two dates and the Bowl Championship weekend yet to be announced. So mark your calendars and we hope everyone can make it.
Long Live Football!
The 2008 HHEFL College Season is coming! Get signed up now!
August 18, 2008
The 2008 HHEFL season is upon us and we are going to have the best season ever! Now available is the rules for the 2008 season, that can be downloaded in the Rules and Lineup section. We are still signing up coaches for the 2008 season,which we hope to kick off in the next 2-3 weeks, so if you want to join in on the fun then give us a call. Coaches so far signed up are:
Matt Wavra-Kokomo, Indiana playing with the Ohio State Buckeyes
Ron Christianson-Chicago, Illinois area? playing with the Wisconsin Badgers
Matt Culp-Logansport, Indiana playing with the 2006 National Champion Florida Gators
Tim Young-Elkhart, Indiana playing with the 1988 National Champion Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Joe Allore-Chicago, Illinois playing with the Michigan Wolverines
Jimbo Dunagan-Chicago, Illinois playing with the Illinois Illini
Mike Robinson-Indianapolis, Indiana playing with the All-time team from the University of Miami Hurricanes
Don't see your name on this list...call me at 574-722-1204 and we will get you signed up...it is going to be a great season...don't miss out!
First Annual MFCA Convention in Canton, Ohio is a huge success!
August 12, 2008
On August 1st 2008 coaches from around the country gathered in the Holy Land of football-Canton, Ohio. The 2008 MFCA Convention was a complete and total success. We had fellowship, we had charity, we had miniature football, we had celebrities, we had the Hall of Fame, but most of all we had a gathering of coaches who got together for a weekend of fun. The whole thing began Friday August 1st around 1p.m. with the first annual MFCA business meeting, where the MFCA sat down and discussed our goals for the future of miniature football. It was a meeting that help set the foundation for the organization for many years to come and was a very productive two hours. Later that evening MFCA members joined the Pro Football Ultimate Fand Association (better known as PFUFA) for a welcome banquet. Then at 8:30 p.m. the MFCA membership returned to our hotel and inducted six new members into our very first MFCA Hall of Fame class. Those in the class of 2008 were- Michael Landsman, George Diamond, Reggie Rutledge, Lee Payne, Dirk Thomas and Doc Smeby. It was an outstanding evening. Following the Hall of Fame ceremony it was time to play football, as the "Coaches Point Challenge" tournament began. Many coaches played unitl 4 a.m. in the morning...what a great night.
Saturday was the highlight of the weekend, as coaches traveled to the J. B. Sterns center in Canton, Ohio for a United Way charity event for kids. We had 600-700 kids at the event and MFCA coaches demonstrated the fun of miniature football. The event lasted until 4 p.m. after which some coaches made their way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the 2008 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Some coaches returned to the hotel and the football action resumed...again until 4 a.m. in the morning. On Saturday night we had the winners of our MFCA painting contest, coaches continued to participate in the MFCA Skills Competition and tourney games. Sunday came and the convention began to wrap up. Congratulations to Adrian Baxter who won the Coaches Challenge tournament and also congratulations to all the painting contest winners, along with the skills competition winners.
It was a very special weekend and coaches are still talking about it. We hope to see everyone next year at the 2009 MFCA Convention...until then enjoy the photos in the photo album section of this website and LONG LIVE FOOTBALL!
Only two weeks left until the greatest spectical in miniature football!
July 18, 2008
We are getting close to the main event for 2008... the 2008 MFCA Convention in Canton, Ohio! It has been a very big year in Miniature Football and the HHEFL has anticipated this event to be like none other.
This event is going to have more at it than any other miniature football convention ever! It will all begin on Friday morning August 1st with a four hour MFCA coaches meeting. Free passes will be given to the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame for all MFCA members that signed up and the HHEFL plans on attending Friday afternoon. If that is not enough...Friday evening is the first annual MFCA Hall of Fame Banquet in Canton. We will be inducting six individuals into our first MFCA Hall of Fame class. Immediately following the banquet will begin the official Coaches Challenge MFCA tournament and MFCA National Skills Competition, which will go on all weekend. Then on Saturday the convention kicks into high gear with continued tournament action and the United Way event in Canton from 1-4p.m. The United Way event will be our chance to introduce miniature football to over 1,000 kids, as well as, an all day tailgate party with PFUFA (Professional Football United Fans Association). Had enough yet...not quite! Saturday evening is the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremonies in Canton. Then on Sunday we will wrap up the MFCA tourney and skills competition and get ready for a great afternoon of fun at John Martin's house, as he is hosting a backyard cookout before that evening's main entertainment...the Hall of Fame game between the Washington Redskins and Indianapolis Colts...WHEW! A lot to do and so little time...this is going to be the event of all events...so if you have not made your plans yet, time is running out...it is going to be a weekend of fun, fellowship and unity and is a weekend you don't want to miss!
The HHEFL bus will be leaving July 31st at 10am heading out for Canton, Ohio. I hope to see everyone there and of course we will have a complete photo album of the event available a few days after, so stay tuned to this website for your convention wrapup. We are also organizing our 2008 HHEFL season, hopefully to start at the end of August...the best is yet to come!
Happy 4th of July from the HHEFL!
July 4, 2008
July is here and the HHEFL is enjoying our off season, however our first of two College training camps will be coming up soon. The first is in Logansport on July 12th and the second is going to be July 26th in a location yet to be determined. Anyone interested in coming give Matthew Culp a call. And just so everyone knows...we are working on having three "super weekends" this season instead of meeting once every month. Due to an increase in gas prices and time we are going to limit our season to where we will get together for two weekends and each coach will play four games during the weekend for a total of eight regular season games, then we will have "Championship Week" around New Year's in which we will have all of our college bowl games. The bowl games will be matched up based on your regular season finish, with the final game being the 2008 HHEFL College Championship game.
It should be a fun season, so stay tuned to this websites for announcements for the two weekends in the fall and enjoy the summer!
December 22nd begins the CSL 25th season and Pearl Anniversary year!
June 7, 2008
For over 35 years the Culp Solitaire League has been in existence...now after a one year break the CSL is back. On December 22, 2008 the CSL will begin it's 25th season and at the same time it will celebrate the 35th year of great electric football action. Let the Pearl Anniversary begin...stay tuned for continued updates as the countdown has begun for the begining of the CSL season, as well as the 2008 HHEFL College season...
The votes are in...Tony Romo is your 2007 HHEFL MVP!
May 31, 2008
The 2007 HHEFL ProSeason is officially over and with the help of the MFCA, we now have our 2007 League MVP...claiming 53.57% of the votes, the 2007 MVP is Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys.
Romo lead the charge for the Cowboys with a league high 986 yards passing, 12 Touchdowns and a completion percentage of 59.6%. He won the "Top Gun" award and aided the Dallas Cowboys in clinching the "top passing" offense award. The Dallas Cowboys also brought home the "top defense" award with 24 sacks. The Chicago Bears, coached by Adian Seldon, brought home the coveted "top rushing" offense award. Thanks for a great season everyone and stay tuned to this website for further updates, as we plan on having our 2008 College season training camp the second week of July...see you then!
Matt Wavra and the San Diego Chargers are the 2007 HHEFL Champions!
May 18, 2008
Matt Wavra is your 2007 HHEFL League Champion, as his San Diego Chargers rolled into Logansport on May 8th and handed Matthew Culp and the Dallas Cowboys one of their worst defeats by the final of 32-7. It is Matt Wavra's first HHEFL title. It was a game of big plays for the Chargers, as the Cowboys finished with 394 yards of total offense to the Chargers 228, but the Cowboys failed to take advantage of long drives and the Chargers, well they needed just one guy to make the plays...Drew Brees...to the Highlights we go...
2007 Hoosier Heartland Electric Football League Championship • May 8, 2008 • Logansport, Indiana • Culp Stadium 5pm
San Diego Chargers 32
Dallas Cowboys 7
First Half
How does a team finish with a 14 play possession advantage...166 yards more of total offense and playing on their home field? One answer...big plays! The 2007 HHEFL ProSeason Championship was won on big plays by the Chargers and great defense when they needed it most. The Cowboys got the ball first and following a 18 yard Kickoff Return by Terry Glenn got off to a good start. On the third play of the drive Tony Romo hit Julius Jones for a 30 yard gain out to the Dallas 41 yard line. From there it was all San Diego. A short run, two incomplete passes and a sack of Romo on fourth down and the Chargers took over at the Dallas 33 yard line for their first drive. It took just two plays to strike pay dirt. LaDainian Tomlinson got out of the back field and Drew Brees hit him in stride for a 33 yard touchdown pass to make it 7-0 San Diego. The Dallas fans were in shock, but the Cowboys quickly rebounded. The Cowboys took over on their next drive and began to move the ball down the field. The Cowboys one and only score then came on a 47 yard touchdown pass from Romo to tide end Anthony Fasano to make it 7-7 early in the second quarter. Little did anyone know that would be the end of the scoring for the Dallas offensive machine. The Chargers next drive was a short one. Two straight runs netted -2 yards. On third and 12 Drew Brees did it again, as #86 Keenan McCardell hauled in a beautiful catch down field, then out ran Terence Newman to the endzone...it was a 82 yard touchdown strike just like that and it was the death blow for the Cowboys...their defense never recovered. They had given up two huge pass plays and now trailed 13-7, as the extra point was no good. The Cowboys next drive started at their own 31. After seven plays, they got the ball out to mid-field, but again they turned the ball over on downs, as four straight pass plays failed to push them into Charger terriotory. Two plays later...yes...you guessed it...it was Drew Brees going deep...this time it was a 47 yard touchdown pass to tide end Eric Parker and the route was on at 20-7. With time running out in the first half, the Cowboys got a glimmer of hope. Terry Glenn broke a 73 yard return on the ensueing kickoff. With time for one more play, the Cowboys opted not to go for the field goal and went for the touchdown...the Chargers held and their lead was 20-7.
Second Half
Feeling a little desprite after a very unsuccessful defensive effort in the first half...the Cowboys opened the second half with an unside kick attempt. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, the kick did not go 10 yards and again the Chargers had a short field. However, for the first time in the game the Cowboys defense held and the Chargers came away with only a field goal to make it 23-7. The bad luck continued for Dallas on the next drive...it was a 4 and out. Two incomplete passes and a 4th down sack at their own 31 yard line all but put the game away for the Chargers. The final play of the third quarter was a 21 yard touchdown run by Clinton Hart to make it 29-7. The Cowboys opened the fourth quarter with a 57 yard kickoff return by Terry Glenn. However, the very first play from scrimmage was utter disaster for the Cowboys, as Romo threw an ill advised pass into double coverage and got picked off by Donnie Edwards of San Diego. San Diego then ran the ball and the clock down. They finished the drive with a 48 yard field goal to make it 32-7. The Cowboys drove late and the final play of the drive was a 46 yard field goal by the Cowboys...no good...and that is how it ended...the San Diego Chargers had won their first Championship!
To look at the stats in this one and the final score would make anyone wonder.The Cowboys had 217 total yards in kickoff returns...they had great field position, but when they got into the Charger's side of the field they simply could not make big plays. Put that with the fact that they turned the ball over on downs three times on their own side of the field and the interception and you quickly realize they could not win. The Chargers came to play.
The unanamious choice for Superbowl I MVP was Drew Brees. He finished 5 for 8 for 215 yards and 3 touchdowns. He completed 5 passes to five different receivers. Touchdown passes of 33, 47 and 82 yards sealed the Championship for the Chargers. For the Cowboys it was a rough day for Romo. Romo went 9 for 19 for 173 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 huge interception. Like Brees...9 completions 8 different receivers, but only one big play.
Congratulations to the Chargers and Matt Wavra and thanks to all of the Hoosier Heartland EFL coaches for another great season. More stats on this game will be available in our Game result section on this website. And don't forget...our 2008 HHEFL College season will be starting in the second week of August! Get those College teams ready and stay tuned for summer camp get together dates...until next time...LONG LIVE FOOTBALL!
2007 HHEFL ProSeason comes to a close tommorrow with first ever HHEFL Superbowl
May 7, 2008
The 2007 HHEFL season will come to a close, as the 2007 Championship will be played tommorrow May 8th in Logansport, Indiana. Kickoff is scheduled for 5pm. The matchup...defending HHEFL Champion Matthew Culp and his Dallas Cowboys versus Matt Wavra and his San Diego Chargers. It has been a very long season...tommorrow we shall have a champion!
The First Annual Hoosier Heartland Invitational is a huge success!
April 20, 2008
Greetings from HHEFL co-commissioner Matthew Culp...What a day for miniature football! On Saturday April 19th, 2008 Boy Scouts from the Logansport, Indiana area converged on the Ramada Inn for three hours of miniature football...three hours of competition and three hours of fun. The Boy Scout event began at 9am and had representation from Troop 213, Troop 202, Pack 3200 and Pack 3203. HHEFL coaches took the Scouts in groups around stations to show them the simple skills of electric football...and it is hard to say who had more fun...the coaches or the kids. On behalf of the HHEFL League, we would like to thank everyone who came to the event. It was our pleasure to share our hobby with you and it was also great to get to know some very nice parents during the event. Before I go any farther I need to say thank you to some people who made everything possible...
First, I would like to thank my sister and Scout leader Cheryl, George my brother-in-law and fellow Scout master, my daughter and most of all...my wife Mary for her patients and all the help she gave me over the last month getting setup.
Second, I would like to thank two people who donated special items for this event. I would like to personally thank George Diamond who donated 14 miniature football teams, which we had a drawing for...each winner getting one team. Thank you George that was very generous and the kids loved the figures. I would also like to thank Delayne and Michael Landsman who donated a Rose Bowl board, which we had a drawing to one lucky Scout. That Scout was Aaron Pearson and it is our hope that him and his father will enjoy many years of great miniature football action on it. I would also like to thank the Landsmans for donating 15% back to the Boy Scouts of everything we sold at the event. They provided catalogs and order sheets that made everything go smoothly. I would also like to thank all of our raffle donators...John DiCarlo, Al Dunham and Lynn Scmidt.
Third, I would like to thank Matt Wavra, Sergei Chernetsky and Al Dunham. Without their help it simple would not have happened...thanks guys.
Now on to the highlights...
We had four packs at the event and we had 20 participants in the quarterback painting contest and the winners were....
Most Original: Joey Brooke-Timmins (Pack 3200)
Most Accurate: Brady Shipman (Pack 3203)
Most Creative: Aaron Pearson (Pack 3200)
As mentioned about...Aaron Pearson won the Rose Bowl Electric Football game in the drawing.
We had two Skills competition winners. In group one it was Zachery Angot and in group two it was Matt Mitchell. Congratulations guys!
Your winner for the Hoosier Heartland Invitational Grand Prize Raffle worth over $300 was....DAVID BROWN of Lafeyette, Indiana.
To this point...through raffles and donations we have raised $305 towards our goal of $900. I just wanted to let everyone know that I will continue to accept donations from anyone who could not make it to the event and anyone who would just like to contribute.
As for our "Rapid Fire" tournament...well...it turned into a one game affair. Your 2008 Hoosier Heartland Invitational Champion is...Sergei Chernetsky from the Ukraine, now living in Kokomo, Indiana. He defeated Al Dunham 20-12 in what became a great game for the championship. I must tip my hat off to Al...he played with one of my teams, had no idea who did what, but he managed to play great defense and make some great game time adjustments to stay in the game...a mark of a great coach. Stay tuned, as on Tuesday I will post the game highlights and stats for the championship...
As for photos...please check our photo album soon, as I will have a complete scrap book with highlights soon of the event. Watch this website for updates on the photo album...
In case anyone was wondering, we had seven stations in which the kids went through...and they were...
Station 1-Passing Accuracy
Station 2-Field Goal Accuracy
Station 3-Fastest Man
Station 4-Kickoff Return Challenge
Station 5-Practice Field
Station 6-Looper Challenge
Station 7-Strongest Man
All of the participants...adults included...did a great job in all the events, thanks for taking the time to bring your children and join in the fun. I hope it created some quality bonding time.
If anyone who came to the event found themselves interested in learning more about this hobby...our door is always open and we are looking for more coaches for the upcoming 2008 college season. All you have to do is call me at 574-722-1204 or send me an e-mail at mmmculp@comcast.net
We would love to have you in our league!
Thanks and Long Live Football!
The Final Countdown! Matthew Culp to host Friday night welcome dinner...
April 12, 2008
Only one week left to go until the first annual Hoosier Heartland Invitational! Are you ready for some football! We would like to announce a Friday night dinner for all out of town coaches who are coming in early for the Invitational. All tournament participants are welcome to a free dinner at 7pm at our local Applebee's restaurant. Then afterwards everyone is welcome to join in some pre-tournamnet football action! Here is the times and action for the event...
Friday April 18th
Welcome Dinner at 7pm
Matthew Culp residence "Friday Night Frenzy" after dinner
Saturday April 19th
7:45am- Setup displays and boards at the Ramada
8:15am- Coaches meeting for all those who are helping with the Boy Scout event.
9:00am-9:10am Check-in for First Group of Boy Scouts
9:10am-10:20am Boy Scouts group one Invitational event
10:25am Fastest man championship and trophy presentation Group One
10:30-10:40am Check-in for Second Group of Boy Scouts
10:40am-11:50 Boy Scouts group two Invitational event
11:55am- Fastest man championship and trophy presentation Group Two
Noon Sign in for Hoosier Heartland Invitational Tournament
12:05pm Drawing for Miggle Rose Bowl Board
12:10pm Announce winners of the Quarterback Painting contest-Trophies awarded
12:15pm Grand Prize Drawing to be held
12:20pm Rules meeting for all coaches
12:30pm Begin first round of games
6:00pm 2008 Hoosier Heartland Invitational Championship Game
Trophy presentation immediately following game
9:00pm Invitational closes
I would like to thank everyone for their generosity towards the raffle and fund raiser. All Boy Scouts are welcome to stay following their event to ask questions, watch games and have fun. We will be having a Hoosier Heartland league game being played from 9am-Noon and everyone is invited to watch the game, as well as the tournament from Noon until 9pm.
Hope to see everyone there and if anyone has any questions please call the HHEFL home office at 574-722-1204
Only two weeks to go!
April 5, 2008
Only two more weeks to go until the first annual Hoosier Heartland Invitational tournament. Who will bring home the championship trophy?
The track is set!
April 1, 2008
Only 18 more days until coaches from around the country hit Logansport, Indiana for the 2008 Hoosier Heartland Invitational. One of the many competitions that will take place on Saturday the 19th is the Fastest Man competition. Who will have the fastest player...the track is set...come and see for yourself!
Now taking donations for Invitational raffle!
March 15, 2008
We are one month away from the 2008 Hoosier Heartland Invitational and so today I am begining the raffle to raise money for the Boy Scouts. All moneys raised will go to Boy Scout troop 3203 here in Logansport and is primarily for the purchase of a Pinewood Derby track of their own. For years now they have had to borrow tracks from surrounding counties...I am on a crusade to change all that and with your help we will make our goal.
I think I have put together a great raffle prize and I just want to thank everyone who has donated items for the raffle. The Boy Scouts really need this guys, so please by generous and help us out. The goal is $900 and I will be giving weekly updates to let everyone know how far we are away from the goal.
Here is the Prize Package:
• An $100 gift card to NFL Shop.com
• A Pittsburgh Steeler field cover donated by "Laure" (thanks John)- $80 value
• An MFCA prize package which includes a one year subscription to The Tweak, a MFCA magnet and Pesonalized MFCA Coffee Mug- $50 value
• Al Dunham was volunteered to hand paint a "fantasy" 11 man team of the winner's choice.
• Lynn has donated two special autographed Baseball cards. One is a Pro-set card signed by Jim Harbaugh (Chicago Bears) and the other is a Topps card signed by Jim Kelly (Buffalo Bills)
Raffle tickets are 2 for $5. To make a donation or to purchase raffle tickets, you can either send a check made out in my name or a money order. I wish I had a Paypal account to make it easier, but my experiences with Paypal have not been pleasent. If you are not interested in the raffle and just want to make a donation, then please note it when you send your money...otherwise I will assume all money sent is for the raffle.
Please mail all donations to...
Matthew Culp
3400 Perrysburg Road
Logansport, IN 46947
I want to thank everyone in the MFCA community for all that you guys do. This hobby is not only about vibrating fields, strategy and wins/losses...it is a real fellowship and brotherhood...and it is also about charity. I want to also remind everyone, that the Seawall Brawl is also a fundraiser and that makes it much more than just a miniature football tournament to me...it becomes something even more special. Please donate to all charity events within the MFCA community. Thanks and may God Bless all of you...
Official Rules for Hoosier Heartland Invitational are now available
March 8, 2008
The official rules for the 2008 Hoosier Heartland Invitational are now available. Simply go to the "2007 Official HHEFL rules & staring Lineup" section in the left column and click. The rules are new for the HHEFL and we think it is going to be a very exciting tournament for everyone who comes. If you have any questions or comments on the rules, then please call Matthew Culp at 574-722-1204 and don't forget...registration for the event is now open...Stay tuned for more updates.
HHEFL invades the Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby in Logansport!
March 8, 2008
Miniature Football men on a Pinewood Derby Car? It may not seem natural, but it was a lot of fun, as Matthew Culp put together the first ever electric football derby car and although it wasn't fast...it sure was eye catching. It was also there to promote the upcoming Hoosier Heartland Invitational set for April 19th. The tourney will be a fund raiser to help raise money for the local Boy Scouts and to also teach the young men about our hobby. We also hope they will get a different kind of lesson in teamwork...miniature football style! Stay tuned for more updates. We will begining raffles starting next Saturday.
Regular season coming to a close with a bang!
March 3, 2008
Last week brought us closer to the end of the regular season, as another two close games were on tap in the HHEFL. First, on Wednesday the 27th it was the Chicago Bears narrowly defeating the Carolina Panthers again by the final of 28-23. The Panthers wrap up their regular season with a bang, after trailing in this game they come back and come up just short of winning the game. The second game of the week featured a defensive battle from Wavra Stadium. On Friday night the 29th, the Chicago Bears and San Diego Chargers did battle. Friday nite featured the first of two meetings between the Chicago Bears and the San Diego Chargers. It was a marathon-of-a-game with most of the action squeezed into the last half of the final quarter. San Diego returned the opening kickoff 63 yards and struck quickly with a 33 yard TD to #48 on 3rd and 6. After this initial score, the game evolved into a defensive slugfest and a halftime score of 7-0 Chargers. This defensive battle continued through the 3rd quarter, as San Diego picked up a field goal following a blocked Bear's punt. Chargers 10, Bears 0. The Bears running game came to life midway in the 4th, as #29 scored from 45 yards out to make it a 10-6 game. The Chargers offense continued to stall, and the Bears blocked the Chargers punt, recovering at the Chargers 8 yd. line. Two plays later, #29 punched it in, and with the 2pt. conversion, a furious Bears comeback seemed complete at 14-10, with just 2 minutes left. But, hold on, The Chargers still had 3 plays after the kickoff to work with--and they didn't waste any time, as Brees lasered one to #24 for a 64yd. TD. The stunned Bears were not to pull off another last second KO miracle, as Hester was corralled at the 27 yd. line. Final Score: Bears 14, Chargers 17.
Complete stats and highligths of all the last seven game to come, as the 2007 regular season is down to the final two games...stay tuned...
A weekend of barnburners in the HHEFL
February 24, 2008
It was a weekend of tight games, as the 2007 regular season rolls on. On Saturday February 23rd, the Dallas Cowboys had to hold on in a defensive struggle to defeat the Oakland Raiders 7-0. It was a defensive game the entire way, as neither team could get on track and if it wasn't for a blocked punt by the Cowboys with under three minutes to play, then both teams would probably still be dukeing it out. On Sunday the 24th, the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears got busy for the first of two meetings. In the end it was a run back kick by the Chicago Bears that gives them the win by the final of 20-17. Stay tuned for more game stats and highlights as they become available...
February HHEFL session set for 23rd in Kokomo, Indiana
February 14, 2008
Our February HHEFL session will take place Saturday February 23rd at Wavra Stadium in Kokomo, Indiana. A time has not been announced as of yet. All coaches who have games left to be played needs to look into making this important date,as we try to wind down the 2007 season on way to our playoffs. Stay tuned for more updates...
Greg Hardmon is the Lord of the Ring, as he wins the 2008 Miggle Championship!
January 28, 2008
It was one of the best conventions ever, as the bus for the 2008 Miggle Convention left the Hoosier state early Friday morning and returned home Sunday evening following a very enjoyable convention. Matt Wavra, Matt Culp and Tim Young represented the HHEFL in this year's Miggle Convention held in Detroit Michigan. It was all spectacular...the Friday Night Welcome Dinner, the skills competition, the Saturday round robin tournament and the Miggle Championship on Sunday. It was three days of pure fun for everyone there.
Not only did we enjoy great electric football action, but we met coaches from around the country...some for the first time. We also got to witness the game that eveyone has been waiting for and was three years in the making..."The Motor City Beat Down". This game featured the fantasy teams of "The Swamp Moose" coached by Glenn Hardaway from Sugarland, Texas and the "Sasquatches" coached Al Dunham of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was a great game, as the Swamp Moose hung on to beat the Sasquatch 14-10.
As for the Miggle tournament it was Jimbo Dunagan from Chicago versus Greg Hardmon from Detroit, Michigan. In a tight defensive struggle it was Greg Hardmon who came away with a 7-0 win, in just his first ever convention. Congratualtions from the HHEFL
A special thanks must be given to Michael and Delayne Landsman, who once again put on a spectacular convention and once again showed their kindness towards all of us. Thank you for this yearly "reunion"...it is a very special event.
And one final thank you to some coaches from around the country, who made us feel welcome and made the weekend very special...thank you Corey Johnson, Will Travers, Frank Johnson, Jimbo Dunagan, John DiCarlo, Joe Allore, Cleon Tate, Mike Turner, Bryan Nutt, "Greenbay Glenn", Ray Fanera, Mark Francis, Mike Guttman, Ron Bell, Ronnie Bradley, "Hightower", Jim Jackson, Norber Revels, Jim Davis, Greg Hardmon, Steve Miles, Dwayne Jennings, Al Dunham and Edgar Downs just to name a few. It is guys like you that make this hobby more than just a game...all you guys make it into a family and the HHEFL thanks you!
A complete photo run down of the convention, will be available next week on this site in our photo album section...be sure to check it out...
The HHEFL is proud to announce the inaugural 2008 Hoosier Heartland Invitational
January 18, 2008
I am proud to announce the Inaugural 2008 Hoosier Heartland Invitational-benefitting the Boy Scouts of America
When: April 19, 2008 9am-9pm
Where: Ramada Inn Logansport, Indiana
It is with great pride that I announce the first miniature football tournament in Indiana in 2008. The hobby of Miniature Football has the Seawall Brawl, The Texas Shootout, Buzzfest, The Miggle Convention, The Bama Blast, The Columbus Day Bash just to name a few…joining the list for the first time is the 2008 Hoosier Heartland Invitational…a tournament designed to raise money for the Boy Scouts of America and bring coaches together from around the Mid-West for some great tournament action. The one day event will be held at the Ramada Inn in Logansport, Indiana in their Grand Ball Room and is open to all coaches of all different skill levels.
I have been working on this tournament idea for over a year now and now it has become a reality. The moneys raised during this event will go towards purchasing a Pine Wood Derby track for Logansport Boy Scout Troop 3203 ($750 is the goal). We plan on having several raffles during the one day event, including raffling off several miniature football items donated from the MFCA community, as well as, from local businesses. I am also not asking for any fees to enter the tournament, however I am suggesting a $25-$30 donation to the Boy Scouts fund, but it is not going to be a requirement. Trophies will be provided for the Tournament Champion, Runner-up and other categories to be announced later.
The Event Schedule
As for the days’ events…it is going to an event never seen before. We are going to have three troops from the local area accompanied by a parent…total of 65-70 Scouts in all. Here is the general schedule:
9am: Invitational Opens
9am-10:30am: First group of 35 Boy Scouts will make their way through the seminars and skills competitions on miniature football. Volunteer coaches are going to man 10 stations in which each Scout will learn one aspect of football and miniature football at the same time. Each Scout will receive a special patch for the event, complimentary TTQB, players, bases and awards earned.
10:30-Noon: Second group of 35 Boy Scouts will make their way through just as the first group.
12:15-6pm: Time for the “Big Kids” to play. Hoosier Heartland Invitational Tournament begins with “round robin” type rounds to determine who will play in the Championship game. Rules and format to be provide soon, however the general format will be HHEFL rules, you will play everyone at the tourney and a point system will determine top two coaches for the championship. The Championship game will be a timed game and a referee will be provided. We are working to get the local radio station to cover the event.
6pm-8:30pm: HHI Championship Game.
8:30pm-9pm: Trophy Presentations and Invitational closing.
Special hotel rates of $79 per night have been arranged for those coming from out of town. To make reservations you just need to call the Ramada Inn at 574-753-6351 and ask for the special rate for April 19th.
To register for the event you can call me at 574-722-1204 or e-mail at mmmculp@comcast.net
Several tables will also be opened up during the Boy Scout event for coaches to just come and play and demonstrate the hobby to the public.
I hope everyone can attend and I look forward to seeing you at the Invitational!
Matthew Culp
Event Chairman
The CSL (Culp Solitaire League) is back in 2008 with all new look and logo!
January 6, 2008
It is 2008 and the CSL (Culp Solitaire League) is back starting this coming July, bigger and better than ever. For the first time ever, the CSL logo has been remade...thanks to the talents of Lynn Schmidt, as the CSL celebrates it's 35th anniversary. It all began in 1973...35 years and 24 Superbowls later it is back after being off for most of 2007. Superbowl XXV will be played in May 2009, so stay tuned throughout the year, as we grow closer to the begining of the 25th season!
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