So "semi-pro" football means "amateur football" in a real sense. The Charlotte Cobras are a charitable, non-profit organization that competes in the NPSFL. The Panthers were impressed with the Alabama quarterback after meeting him this week, and they've acknowledged the possibility of trading up to get in position for him. Semi-Professional Football is considered football that men play who get paid less than livable wages. We are doing football squares for the CFP Championship Game between Georgia and TCU. Developmental Football program! . In 1976 following a short spell with no professional baseball in the city wrestling promoter Jim Crockett, Jr. brought the Charlotte O's to the Charlotte, the O's would later become the modern day Charlotte Knights.[3]. It is played by adults, from the ages of 18 to "whatever," who love the game enough after their high school and/or college careers that they feel they haven't gotten football out of their systems. Ohio State quarterback C.J. [5] The Checkers would play in the EHL for several seasons before moving to the more geographically-friendly Southern Hockey League[6] where the team would win two championships before folding with the rest of the league in 1977. The Defenders scored a touchdown with less than a minute to play in regulation to make the score 21-20 and decided to go for a tie and overtime by attempting an extra point. In 2013, eleven years after the Hornets left the city, the Bobcats, now playing at the Spectrum Center, announced the team would assume the city's beloved nickname following the rebranding of the New Orleans team as the Pelicans. Several cycling events take place in Charlotte including the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium and 24-Hours of Booty. Throughout the years Charlotte has been home to a number of soccer teams, and is currently home of the Charlotte Eagles of the USL League Two, their sister team, the Charlotte Lady Eagles of the USL W-League, and the Charlotte Independence of the United Soccer League. 1 talking about this. National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling, WWE has big matches, and many pay-per-view event. The Cobras could not blame several questionable calls by the officials for the loss and knew they had a chance to win but could not pull off the needed plays in the end. The Charlotte Cobras are a charitable, non-profit organization that competes in the NPSFL. a Division of Missionary Athletes International. With the Cobras down 19-3 late in the 3rd quarter the outcome was bleak. FDNY decided to go for the tie with an extra point to try and push the game into overtime. For the Will Ferrell movie, see Semi-Pro. CHARLOTTE ROUGHRIDERS SEMI PRO FOOTBALL. Moore at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. The docuseries will feature the Exhibition Season, which shows how we comprise 4 teams in 4 different states. Rest assured the Cobras are getting ready for the challenge on the field and in the community to make a positive impact through financial donations and community involvement. This inspiring message can be heard loud and clear when the stadiums nearly 75,000 seats are packed with cheering fans. View throwback photos of cornerback Donte Jackson at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. Game (P-PA-230)1.000 Frank Alonzo, Rockford Golden Eagles (7a 7c 213y 3t 0i) 1.000 Tony Fiorafanti, Elmhurst Travelers 10/16/1966 (16a 16c 198y 3t) 1.000 Joe Spagnola, Phoenix Blazers 10/2/1972 (10a 10c 166y 2t) 1.000 John Casazza, Greensboro Redskins 10/28/1974 (6a 6c 290y 4t) 1.000 Tim Bailey, Tallahassee, 3/26/1983 (7a 7c 173y 7t 0i).913 Lance Westendorf, Pierce County Bengals 6/23/2001 (23a 21c 318y) .897 Buzz Grady, Elmhurst Travelers 10/27/1962 (15a 13c 196y 4t 0i).895 Gary Dellorso, Meriden Crusaders 9/18/1982 (19a 17c 237y 3t) .875 Billy Kilby, Tinicum Outriders, 11/23/1958 (16a 14c 282y 6t) .869 Seiko Murono, Long Island Chiefs 10/23/1971 (23a 20c 357y 3t).867 Frank Hall, Port Huron Raiders, 10/2/60 (15a 13c 148y 3t 2i),867 Ray Stanton, Wilkes-Barre Bullets, 7/20/1974 (15a, 13c, 205y, 1t).857 Ryan Minns, Worcester Mass Fury 9/22/2007 (14a 12c 192y 3t) .846 Gene Rossi, Sarnia Golden Bears 9/7/1957 (13a, 11c 3t 0i.846 Joel Turner, Greenville Mountaineers, 11/4/1967 (13a 11c 194y 1t).846 Ryan Minns, Worcester Mass Fury 7/19/2008 (13a 11c 131y 1t) .833 Joe Gilliam, Pittsburgh Wolf Pak, 7/8/1978 (12a 10c 180y 4t 0i) .833 Ryan Minns, Worcester Mass Fury 10/13/2007 (12a 10c 234y 4t) .824 Ellsworth Turner, Charlotte Storm, 8/7/1982 (17a 14c 250y 5t 1i) .813 Hassan Perkins, Newburgh Raiders 8/6/1995 (16a 13c 288y 6t 2i) .818 Jim Dew, Racine Raiders, 9/30/1967 (22a 18c 341y 4t 0i).818 Mike Washington, Austin Texans 7/1/1978 (11a 9c 150y 1t 0i) .810 Doug Scovil, Santa Cruz Seahawks, 10/12/1952 (21a 17c 310y 3t 1i) .800 Kurt Duecker, Sheboygan Redwings 9/16/1961 (10a 8c 96y 2t 0i) .800 Jesse Kaye, Manitowoc Chiefs 10/21/1972 (15a 13c 316y 6t 0i), Touchdown Pct. Then follow us (opens in a new window) to see all the latest updates that can help you get ahead in football. The future was brighter than ever and the Cobras finally felt that they were now also one of the elite teams beating the defending league champions from Division 1 and 2 as well as the division 1 runner up. Seasons Passing Leader (P-PA-010)5 Mike Fallon, 1980-83,88 4 Sean Patrick (King) Corcoran, 1967,71-73, Attempts Career (P-PA-020)5,016 John Kennedy, 1983-05 Scranton Eagles 5,016 Scott Lawson, 1990-2000,04-08 Albany Metro Mallers 3,867 Greg Hare, 1975-76 Cumberland Cougars, 1977-83,86 Chambersburg Cardinals, 1984-5, 1991-92 Frederick Falcons, 1987-88 Harrisburg Patriots 2,838 Sean Patrick (King) Corcoran 2,724 Russ Schneider, 2007-14 2,716 Charlie Bliss, 1980-89,92, Attempts Season (P-PA-030)626 Charlie Bliss, 1983 Racine Gladiators 545 Sean Patrick (King) Corcoran, 1974 Philadelphia Bell, Attempts Game (P-PA-040)73 Mauch Wheeler, Portland Sea Hawks 11/7/1964 (32 com 236 yds 0 tds 6 ints) 64 Harry Wallaesa, York Lions 10/4/1975 (36 com 379 yds 4 tds 3 ints) 63 Troy Dougherty, 4/29/2006 Madison Lionz (29 com 448 yds 7 tds) 62 Charlie Green, 1967 Pasadena Pistols 61 Bob Webb, Chicago Bulls 11/11/1962 (17 com 174y 2t 8 ints) 60 Alvin White, Louisville Trackers 8/25/1979 (34 com 489 yds 0 tds 6 ints) 59 Duane Milton, Ithaca Wave 11/15/1997 (32c 422y 6t 0i)58 Phil Petry, Hagerstown Bears 10/23/1971 (30 com 375 yds 6 tds) 58 Phil Petry, Hagerstown Bears 10/21/1972 (19 com 244 yds 2 tds 6 ints) 56 Greg Hare, Chambersburg Cardinals 11/1/1986 (25 com 404 yds 2 tds 2 ints) 56 Ron Meehan, Frederick Falcons 11/28/1987 (26 com 285 yds 2 tds 0 int) 56 Mike Eid, Oklahoma City Strike Force 10/16/1993 55 Pat Callan, Frederick Falcons 10/11/1975 (26 com 173 yds 3 tds 0 ints) 55 Mark Cahill, San Antonio Charros 7/22/1981 (24 com 275 yds 1 td 6 ints) 55 Tom Nordee, Los Angeles Mustangs 8/1/1981 (30 com 387 yds 6 tds 3 ints) 55 Tony Green, Hudson Greenjackets 7/17/1993 (25 com 220 yds 3 tds) 55 Blake Moorman, Siskiyou Savages 5/19/2007 54 Bill Feraco, Buchanan Hawks 9/26/1970 (23 com 302 yds 3 tds 0 ints) 54 Jim (King) Corcoran, Chambersburg Cardinals 10/14/1972 (26 com, 325 yds 3 tds 3 int)54 Greg Hare, Frederick Falcons 10/20/1984 54 Mark Cahill, San Antonio Charros (25 com 275 yds 1 td 6 ints) 53 Jim (King) Corcoran, Flint Sabres (24 com 301 yds 1 td 6 ints) 53 Burgin Beale, Burlington Bears 11/16/1974 (14 com 87 yds 0 tds 4 ints) 53 Mark Cahill, San Antonio Charros 6/20/1981 (21 com 280 yds 6 tds 3 ints) 52 Jeff White, McHenry Red Devils 7/16/1983 (22 com 226 yds 2 tds 6 ints) 52 Bob Kubiak, 1985 Lansing Crusaders (433 yds) 51 Greg Hare, Cumberland Cougars, 9/18/1976 (20 com, 178 yds 1 tds 3 int)51 Alvin White, Louisville Trackers 8/21/1979 (24 com 174 yds 1 td 0 ints) 51 Ellsworth Turner, Charlotte Chargers 6/20/1981 (31 com 400 yds 5 tds 2 ints) 51 Tim Bailey, Tallahassee Statesmen 4/2/1983 (26 com 412 yds 5 tds 1 int) 50 Bill Bare, San Francisco Broncos, 10/28/1951 (28c 222y 2t 6i)50 Pete Mikolajewski, Dayton Colts, 10/29/1966 (20c, 248yds, 1td, 2 int)50 Bob Berry Omaha Mustangs, 8/12/1967 (27 com 397 yds 2 tds 1 int) 50 Harry Walleasa, York Lions 9/20/1975 (21 com 212 yds 2 tds 4 ints) 50 Larry Rydbom, Clearfield White Tail Bucks, 12/06/1975 (19 com 191 yds 1 td 4 ints) 50 Greg Hare, Chambersburg Cardinals 8/20/1977 (16 com 175 yds 1 td 3 ints) 50 Greg Hare, Chambersburg Cardinals 10/18/1986 (23 com 334 yds 2 tds 6 ints) 50 Greg Hare, Frederick Falcons 10/5/1985 (22 com 210 yds 2 tds 2 ints) 45 Pat Callan, Frederick Falcons 10/7/1978 (23 com 364 yds 4 tds 2 int)44 Jack Jacobs, London Lords 11/14/1956 (25 com, 391 yds 4 tds 1 int), Fewest completions game 0 Bill Grimes, York Lions, 9/30/1972 (17 att 0 yds. In 2015 the Checkers moved back to the Coliseum. The team moved to the Spectrum Center in 2005. . The Cobras were also playing the defending NPSFL Champions, San Diego Defenders, in San Diego to boot! After gaining momentum for four consecutive seasons, the Checkers became champions after winning the Calder Cup in 2019. The next game was against the mighty NYPD at North Mecklenburg High School. Charlotte has full Division I status and is a member of Conference USA and has participated in the NCAA tournament 11 times and appeared in 1 Bowl Game. The Queens Royals play in the South Atlantic Conference at the NCAA Division II level. Stroud to throw at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine and Alabama quarterback Bryce Young to wait for pro day, according to Ian Rapaport and Tom Pelissero. In most semi-pro leagues, such as the New England Football League, it is against league rules to reimburse players in any way. Garinger and West Charlotte each have five state basketball championships while South Meck has four. The newest addition to Charlottes professional sports roster, Charlotte FC, will begin their inaugural season on March 5th, 2022. Fans can enjoy themed nights at designated home gamesincluding Pride Night, Womens Empowerment Night and Buzz City Heroes, honoring local healthcare workers, Where They Play: Truist FieldWhen They Play: April-September. 2014 Season Record 2-2, Away FDNY Bravest L 7 9, Home Atlanta Defenders W 13 - 10, Home NYPD Finest L 24 - 12, Home DC Generals W 40 - 0, 2015 Season CHAMPIONS! The Cobras played their first season in the 1st division of the NPSFL and finished with a 4-2 record with wins against the South Carolina Commanders, former Division 2 champions Orlando Guardians, the Roanoke Rampage and once again over the rival Atlanta Defenders. High Park Eagles 10/17/1971 (36 att 17 com 270 yds 1 int) 7 Jim Duncan, San Antonio Toros 8/25/1972 (29a 13c 178y 2i) 7 Roy Shellhammer, Chambersburg Yellowjackets 10/12/1973 (33 att 20 com 336 yds 1 int)7 Jeff Beer, Pittsburgh Colts, 9/4/82 (41a, 32a 454y) 7 Greg Hare, Chambersburg Cardinals 9/3/1983 (36 att 22 com 326 yds 0int)7 Tim Bailey, Tallahassee Statesmen 3/26/1983 (9 att 9 com 173 yds) 7 Charlie Bliss, Racine Gladiators 9/8/1984 (24 att 19 com 319 yds 0 int) 7 Bob Kubiak, Lansing Crusaders, 6/7/1986 (30a, 20c, 383y)7 Bob Kubiak, Lansing Crusaders, 6/22/1986 (42a, 21c, 321y 56lg)7 Bob Kubiak, Lansing Crusaders, 8/9/1986 (25a, 18c, 371y) 7 Tony Green, Glens Falls Greenjackets 8/23/1997 (14 att 9 com 180 yds 1 int) 7 Tom Porr, Central Pennsylvannia Piranha 8/25/2000 7 Ellsworth Turner, Charlotte Storm (25 att 18 com 260 yds 0 ints) 7 Russell Schneider, Portland Monarch 5/15/2010 (28 att 17 com 359 yds), Consecutive Games Touchdown Passes (P-PA-150)51 Bob Oates, Jr., New Jersey Rams 1969-74 41 Craig Kimball, San Jose Tigers, 1977-79, Interceptions Career (P-PA-160)256 John Kennedy, 1983-03 Scranton Eagles 167 Sean Patrick (King) Corcoran, 1966-75 155 Scott Lawson, 1990-2000,04-08 Albany Metro Mallers 144 Shawn Brady, Watertown Red & Black, 1973-84,86, Most Interceptions Season (P-PA-170)37 Larry Rydbom, 1981 Frederick Falcons (331 att 124 com 1900 yds 17 tds) 33 Ed Cox, 1981 Fairfax Chargers (278 att 90 com 1410 yds 15 tds) 31 Don Jonas, 1965 Newark Bears 30 Ron Gabriel, 1986 Watertown Red and Black 29 Merv Holland, 1964 Richmond Rebels (404 att 208 com 2586 yds 18 tds), Fewest Interceptions Season (P-PA-180)0 John Augustine, 1996 Buffalo Gladiators (186 att 122 com 1852 yds 23 tds) 1 RJ Gabaldon, 1992 Chicago Panthers (121 att 86 com 1215 yds 16 tds) 1 Mike Reisterer, 1992 Racine Raiders (133 att 73 com 1175 yds 16 tds) 2 Paul Larson, 1956 Santa Cruz Seahawks (174 att 108 com 2141 yds 23 tds) 2 Charlie Bliss, 1987 Racine Raiders (123 att 77 com 1229 yds 12 tds) 2 Charlie Bliss, 1992 Racine Raiders (119 att 72 com 1194 yds 21 tds), Most Interceptions Game (P-PA-190)10 James Williams, Richmond Ravens 10/19/1991 (30 att 5 com 58 yds 0 tds) 9 Fuzz Adams, Elmhurst Travelers 11/1/1953 9 Cookie Povialitis, Marietta Raiders 9/10/1967 (30 att 9 com 131 yds 0 tds) 9 Greg Hare, Frederick Falcons 10/20/1984 (54 att 28 com 128 yds 0 tds) 9 Jeff Dawson, West Palm Beach Renegades 9/16/1989 (30 att 12 com 172 yds) 8 Bruce McCarter, Watertown Red & Black 11/10/1940 8 Bob Webb, Chicago Bulls 11/11/1962 8 Joe Veatorm, Biloxi Steelers 10/12/1968 (14 att 6 com 72 yds 0 tds) 8 Lawson Victorian, Baton Rouge Red Wings 11/7/1982 (29 att 9 com 137 yds 2 tds) 8 Pat Hahey, Pittsburgh Colts 7/9/1983 8 Mike Eid, Oklahoma City Strike Force 10/16/1993 (56 att 12com 152 yds 0 tds) 7 Chuck Maloy, Rochester Rockets 9/3/1956 (30 att 13 com 185 yds 1 td)7 Larry Rydbom, Central PA Bucks (41 att 16 com 225 yds 3 tds) 7 Tom Flores, Bakersfield Spoilers, 9/28/1958 (38a 12c 142y 2t)7 Bob Stammel, Upper Paxton Rangers 10/21/1959 (20 att 1 com 8 yds 0 tds) 7 Val Keckin, Fort Lauderdale Tigers 9/29/1962 (37 att 16 com 298 yds 2 tds) 7 Foy McClung Tulsa Thunderbirds 9/9/1967 (2 tds) 7 Ron Manges, Frederick Falcons 10/17/1970 (43 att 13 com 114 yds 0 tds) 7 Larry Arnold, Jersey Tigers 12/5/1970 (42 att 13 com) 7 Jim Duncan, San Antonio Toros 8/26/1972 (29 att 13 com 178 yds 2 tds) 7 Dave Barudin, Des Moines Vikings 9/2/1972 (23 att 5 com 63 yds) 7 Harry Wallaesa, York Lions, 9/13/1975 (23 att, 8 com 53 yds, 0 tds)7 Shawn Brady, Watertown Red and Black 8/22/1981, Most Interceptions Thrown Returned For Touchdown Career (P-PA-200)12 Sean Patrick (King) Corcoran, 1966 Wilmington Clippers, 1967 Waterbury Orbits, 1968 Lowell Giants, 1969-70 Pottstown, 1971 Norfolk Neptunes, 1973 Flint Sabres (1884 att 930 com 12565 yds 123 tds 100 ints) 10 Rod Hermes, 1956-59 Racine Raiders (844 att 387 com 4750 yds 41 tds 53 ints) 9 Don Jonas, 1963-4 Harrisburg Capitols, 1965 Newark Bears, 1966-9 Orlando Panthers (2085 att, 1032 com, 17183 yds, 171 tds, 130 ints), Most Interceptions Thrown Returned For Touchdown Season (P-PA-210)7 Jeff Paige, 1988 Chambersburg Cardinals 6 Tom Nordee, 1981 Los Angeles Mustangs (416 att 188 com 2347 yds 20 tds 30 ints) 5 Rod Hermes, 1958 Racine Raiders 5 Sean Patrick (King) Corcoran, 1967 Waterbury Orbits (309 att, 141 com, 2065 yds, 19 tds, 21 ints) 4 Sean Patrick (King) Corcoran, 1973 Flint Sabres (303 att, 143 com, 2108 yds, 23 tds, 18 ints) 2 Karel Simmons, Grand Rapids Broncos 10/10/1981, Most Interceptions Thrown Returned For Touchdown Game (P-PA-220)4 Pepe Hunsicker, Lebanon Golden Gophers, 9/8/19624 Dave Sarette, Manchester Colts, 8/18/1967 4 Mike Eid, Oklahoma City Strike Force 10/16/1993 3 Greg Zastrow, Rockford Rams 9/26/1970 (22 att 11 com 134 yds 1 td 5 ints) 3 York Trojans quarterback 10/21/1972 3 Tom Nordee, Los Angeles Mustangs, 9/12/1981 (54 att 24 com 271 yds 3 tds 7 ints) 3 Gene Biband, Bayshore Redwings, 10/3/1964 2 Sean Patrick (King) Corcoran, 7/21/1973 (53 att 24 com 301 yds 1 td 6 ints) 2 Sean Patrick (King) Corcoran, 8/11/1973 (40 att 12 com 185 yds 1 td 3 ints) 2 Brian Bailey, Austin Texans, 7/18/1982 2 Jeff Paige, Chambersburg Cardinals 8/271988 2 Jeff Paige, Chambersburg Cardinals 9/17/1988 2 Jeff Paige, Chambersburg Cardinals 10/22/1988, Completion Pct. Even though the Cobras were enjoying winning seasons during the past couple of years, the team could not seem to make the break through into one of the elite teams of the league. Team history, photos, memorabilia, audio, and WFL Films. The stadium was a project of the Works Progress Administration under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during the great depression. TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A local semi-professional football team full of unique characters hopes to score points on and off the field . The Phoenix players are not paid athletes. Pro football returned under bizarre circumstances following the relocation of a World Football League team, the Charlotte Hornets, to the city from New York in the middle of the 1974 season. (Yes that is 0 points allowed in 4 games for 0.0 average). The Charlotte Colts are an adult football team in Charlotte, NC. $10,141 $178,322. Even though the Cobras lost 42-13, the game was played to honor 2 fallen CMPD Officers, Jeff Shelton and Sean Clark who tragically died after being shot on duty. The tournament attracted over 100,000 fans and spectators and had a $55 million economic impact on the city. The first score by a Cobra came on a long touchdown run by former star Wingate football and baseball player Steven Graham (OC) who still works at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to this day. The late-90s saw Independence begin a 107-game winning streak that included seven consecutive state championships under coach Tom Knotts. The Cobras were National Champions and Hazels spirit was right there with the team on the field as the NPSFL trophy was raised high in the air by each team member. West Charlotte's Lions dominated the state football scene between the mid-80s and 90s, a period during which they won five championships in a ten-year span. The AFA was concentrated in the southern United States and served as the second tier of professional football between the World Football League, which folded in 1975, and the United States Football League, which began play in 1983. Submit your questions to Senior Writer Darin Gantt and then read his weekly mailbag of all the best queries, thought-starters and random musings that he has about the Panthers and pretty much anything else. The Cobras were scored upon for the first time all season. Alabama Steel Semi Pro Football. Semi-Pro Teams by Name WHAT'S NEW The game rose over $5000 dollars for the fallen Officers families. Since 2005 Charlotte has been home to a women's football team called the Carolina Queens. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, founded in 1946 as the Charlotte Center of the University of North Carolina, is the home of 17 varsity teams known as the Charlotte 49ers. Baseball has been played at a high level in Charlotte since at least 1892 when the Charlotte Hornets[1] debuted in a competition known as the South Atlantic League, later a team called the Charlotte Presbyterians[2] took part in the North Carolina Association before reverting to the Hornets name and bouncing around a number of leagues until 1972. Semipro Football. Devoted to 1974-75 WFL Hornets. Where They Play: Bank of America StadiumWhen They Play: September-January. Both Eagles teams have won a number of championships at the lower-levels of American soccer. Call Us: 1-877-794-9511; Email Us; Services. Get to Know the Rookies - Round 4. The average Semi Pro Football in the US makes $35,414.
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