Photos from the 2008 Arch City Huddle and MFCA Great Lakes Region Skills Competition

[Silverhorse 228]

First off...I want to thank Jeff Priest for being such a gracious host for our first Mid-western gathering of four different leagues (Akron EFL, Great Lakes EFL, HHEFL and Mid-Ohio EFL). It was a real pleasure to meet Jeff, Chris Fields, John Martin and Will Shropshire for the first time. These guys are real class acts and made the day fun.

Second, I would like to thank Jim Davis and Steve Martin for making the trek down to play. I would especially like to thank Jim for giving us not one, but two thrilling games that came right down to the final play. He defeated John Martin in the semi-final fame on a long last play field goal. Then trailing 6-0 in the Championship game, he drove the length of the field on his final drive to Chris Field's 9 yard line. On the game's final play he gave the ball to Marcus Allen and attempted a sweep to the right...it was nothing but open space, as his line collapsed that side of the field, but out of no where one of Chris' Saints Defensive Ends got loose and plowed into Marcus just short of the goaline...it was one of those magical miniature football moments...and I got it on film! Once I figure out how to down load it I will send it to you Jim...

Third, I must give credit where credit is due...Chris Fields and Dwayne Jennings are "Masters" at their craft. The word "artist" does not fit...they are Masters of sculpting in my book and some of the new figures they are working on took my breath away and were simply awesome.

Fourth, the skills competition was great. I had never run one of these things before, but I have to admit...it was fun...even though Will kicked my butt and narrowly defeated me in the passing competition. These types of competition brings out the kid in all of us and I want to thank all who participated in the event. John Martin will be one to watch for at the Canton Convention...he was perfect on the kicking...even with his "Gorilla" kicker (the ball nearly cleared the upright on every kick, but was right down the middle and hit the same place everytime). If you play him, also watch out for a player he calls "hamburger"...he is dominate!

And on top of all this fun...my Cowboys played great for me...there I said it Steve!

And finally, I just want to say this was simply a very fun afternoon with a bunch of great guys...to me...that is what this hobby is all about after the buzzing stops and the games are over. Enjoy the photos and .....LONG LIVE FOOTBALL!

[Jim Davis]

1st congrats to my new friend Chris fields on winning the championship,
it was a great game, and my thanks to everyone involved in making this event happen. it was great to meet everyone, and i had a blast playing.
i want to thank Steve martin for asking me to come down and i want to thank Jeff priest & Dwayne Jennings & Matthew culp for making this thing happen great job,and it was great to see my friend will Shropshire who we will have to look out for in the great lakes EFL he's up his game alot. and playing two thrilling games that came right down to the final play. i defeated John Martin (look out efl world he can play)in the semi-final on a last play field goal. Then trailing 6-0 in the Championship game, i drove the length of the field on my final drive to Chris Field's 9 yard line. On the game's final play i gave the ball to Marcus Allen and attempted a sweep to the right...it was nothing but open space, as my right side of the line open a very big hole, but out of no where one of Chris' Saints Defensive Ends got loose and hit Marcus hard very hard just short of the goaline...it was one of those magical miniature football moments. it was a very good game and i had so much fun playing, congrats again Chris,

[Silverhorse 228]

Lynn has already posted the winners of the skills competitions...here are the official numbers...

MFCA Passing:
Will Shropshire 230 points
Chris Fields 220 points
Matthew Culp 180 points
Steve Martin 130 points
John Martin 120 points
Dwayne Jennings 110 points

MFCA Kicking:
John Martin 300 points
Matthew Culp 220 points
Steve Martin 190 points
Will Shropshire 160 points
Chris Fields 140 points

Strongest Man 3.3 under
Round one
John Martin defeated Dwayne Jennings
Will Shropshire defeated Chris Fields
Steve Martin defeated Matthew Culp
Round two Will Shropshire defeated John Martin
Steve Martin bye
Finals
Will Shropshire defeated Steve Martin

Strongest Man Enhanced
Round One
John Martin defeated Chris Fields
Will Shropshire defeated Matthew Culp
Finals
John Martin defeated Will Shrophsire

Fastest Man 3.3 and Under
Heat One
Will Shropshire defeated John Martin and Steve Martin
Heat Two
Chris Fields defeated Matthew Culp and Dwayne Jennings
Finals
Will Shropshire defeated Chris Fields

Fastest Man Enhanced
One run...coaches drew for lanes...Jeff Priest beat the field

Thanks again to all the participants and we will see all of you in Canton!

[WEIRDWOLF]

Great photos Matt! This was one of those gathering that goes in the "great time had by all" catagory. I love the name of the tourney with the use of the word "huddle". Sounds like the food was a hit also with drinks and pizza throughout the day!

[willie shropshire]

I HAD A GREAT TIME! LETS DO IT AGAIN! YOU GUYS ARE GREAT I AM GLAD I CAME, THANKS JEFF, DJ CHRIS MATT AND IT WAS ALSO GOOD SEEING MY GREATLAKES FRIENDS JIM AND STEVE AS WELL AS MY AKRON PAL JOHN MARTIN DOWN THERE AS WELL! NICE JOB

[Franny-j-boy]

I'm just dying that I had to miss it. You guys look like you had too much fun. Thanks for sharing.

[the mellow canary]

This is great, thanks for giving us an oppurtunity to see.'
One Love
Sean
DJ Mello out of Orlando, Florida