The DSFL Daily Gazette

QB Jim McMahon (PB) wins League MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Palm Beach Solar Bears' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. McMahon won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 250/456, 3096 yds, 16 TD.

"I really accept this award on behalf of the team and the organization because there is no way I would have accomplished this much without everyone creating a winning environment," McMahon said after receiving the award.

QB Jim McMahon (PB) wins Playoff MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Palm Beach Solar Bears' QB took home the 2019 Playoff MVP award today. McMahon won the award by amassing playoff totals of 31/53, 476 yds, 4 TD.

DT William Perry (PB) wins Defensive Player of the Year!

NEW YORK -- In his own view, William Perry put together his best professional season in 2019. How appropriate, then, that he is The Associated Press 2019 Defensive Player of the Year.

The versatile Perry had 52 tackles, 18 sacks, 0 interceptions, and 0 forced fumbles with 0 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the Solar Bears' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Perry a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.

QB Jim McMahon (PB) wins Offensive Player of the Year!

Palm Beach Solar Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is Sporting News' Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of 636 players, coaches and executives.

McMahon received 299 first-place votes from the 583 players polled.

McMahon in 2019 had 3096 yards and 16 TDs, with only 16 interceptions for a QB Rating of 73.1.

DT William Perry (PB) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Palm Beach Solar Bears' DT was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Perry won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 52 Tck, 18 Sck, 2 Sfty, 1 FR.

QB Jim McMahon (PB) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Palm Beach Solar Bears' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. McMahon won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 250/456, 3096 yds, 16 TD.

East Championship Game

The Portland Pythons have defeated the Norfolk Seawolves in the 2019 East Championship Game.

The final score was Pythons 14 - 10 Seawolves.

Daryl Washington - QB had a dominant game on offense even while his team lost.

On defense Thomas Kane III - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

West Championship Game

The Palm Beach Solar Bears have defeated the Tijuana Luchadores in the 2019 West Championship Game.

The final score was Solar Bears 27 - 3 Luchadores.

Jim McMahon - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Elvin Enchant - LB had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.

Week 14: QB Austin Roenick (POR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Portland Pythons quarterback Austin Roenick has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Pythons defeated the Norfolk Seawolves, 17 to 13. Roenick did his part, throwing 2 touchdowns, completing 26 of 42 passes for 257 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 14 to 9, and a passer rating of 80.8.

Week 14: DT William Perry (PB) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DT Perry absolutely dominated in the Solar Bears 21-7 game with the Kansas City Coyotes. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Sfty.

Game Recaps for Week 14

Luchadores - 17, Marshals - 7
Pythons - 17, Seawolves - 13
Solar Bears - 21, Coyotes - 7

Week 13: WR Willie Gault (PB) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Gault's 7 rec, 116 yds, 0 TD effort led the way for the Palm Beach Solar Bears. This weeks 116 receiving yards bring his season total to 1019 yards with 1 touchdowns on the season.

"To Willie, football is about winning and nothing else. He is one of the hardest workers on our team and deserves the attention he is getting from the media and fans." - Solar Bears Coach

Week 13: LB Harrison Goertz (KC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Goertz absolutely dominated in the Coyotes 23-13 game with the Norfolk Seawolves. He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int.

Game Recaps for Week 13

Solar Bears - 20, Luchadores - 0
Pythons - 24, Marshals - 13
Coyotes - 23, Seawolves - 13

Week 12: RB Matt Forte (PB) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Forte's 19 att, 64 yds, 2 TD performance against the San Antonio Marshals. Forte from Massachusetts was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

Forte now has 288 Rushing Yards and 3 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 12: FS Dave Duerson (PB) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Dave Duerson of the Palm Beach Solar Bears has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Duerson finished with 5 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int.

Game Recaps for Week 12

Solar Bears - 33, Marshals - 10
Luchadores - 17, Seawolves - 3
Pythons - 9, Coyotes - 3

Week 11: RB Borro Gore (POR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 11's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Borro Gore. His 25 att, 86 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 17 to 10 victory for the Portland Pythons.

The former Miami FL gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 516 Yards and 6 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 11: LB Thomas Kane III (POR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Kane III absolutely dominated in the Pythons 17-10 game with the Palm Beach Solar Bears. He finished with 9 Tck, 1 Int.

Game Recaps for Week 11

Pythons - 17, Solar Bears - 10
Marshals - 19, Luchadores - 14
Seawolves - 12, Coyotes - 10

Week 10: DT Norman Bagwell (POR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DT Norman Bagwell of the Portland Pythons has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Bagwell finished with 2 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Sfty.

Game Recaps for Week 10

Solar Bears - 19, Luchadores - 0
Seawolves - 23, Marshals - 10
Pythons - 29, Coyotes - 12

Week 9: RB Borro Gore (POR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 9's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Borro Gore. His 27 att, 98 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 21 to 13 victory for the Portland Pythons.

The former Miami FL gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 364 Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 9: LB Frank Pettigrove (POR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Pettigrove absolutely dominated in the Pythons 21-13 game with the Norfolk Seawolves. He finished with 9 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 9

Solar Bears - 21, Marshals - 6
Luchadores - 23, Coyotes - 7
Pythons - 21, Seawolves - 13

Week 8: QB Steve Fuller (PB) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Palm Beach Solar Bears quarterback Steve Fuller has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Solar Bears defeated the Norfolk Seawolves, 41 to 0. Fuller did his part, throwing 0 touchdowns, completing 0 of 0 passes for 0 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 0 to 0, and a passer rating of 0.0.

Week 8: DT William Perry (PB) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DT Perry absolutely dominated in the Solar Bears 41-0 game with the Norfolk Seawolves. He finished with 5 Tck, 3 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 8

Luchadores - 20, Pythons - 17
Solar Bears - 41, Seawolves - 0
Marshals - 23, Coyotes - 10

Week 7: QB Steve Fuller (PB) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Palm Beach Solar Bears' Steve Fuller threw 0 touchdowns, completing 0 of 0 passes for 0 yards in the Solar Bears victory over the Kansas City Coyotes.

After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 0 for Fuller, has seen some impressive numbers including 0 touchdown passes this season.

Week 7: LB Kamari Porter (NOR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Porter absolutely dominated in the Seawolves 31-28 game with the Tijuana Luchadores. He finished with 10 Tck, 2 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 7

Solar Bears - 47, Coyotes - 14
Pythons - 16, Marshals - 7
Seawolves - 31, Luchadores - 28

Week 6: QB Steve Fuller (PB) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Palm Beach Solar Bears' Steve Fuller threw 0 touchdowns, completing 0 of 0 passes for 0 yards in the Solar Bears victory over the Norfolk Seawolves.

After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 0 for Fuller, has seen some impressive numbers including 0 touchdown passes this season.

Week 6: DT William Perry (PB) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DT William Perry of the Palm Beach Solar Bears has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Perry finished with 2 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Sfty.

Game Recaps for Week 6

Solar Bears - 36, Seawolves - 14
Luchadores - 19, Marshals - 13
Pythons - 30, Coyotes - 0

Week 5: QB Borkus Maximus (KC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Kansas City Coyotes' Borkus Maximus threw 2 touchdowns, completing 26 of 47 passes for 270 yards in the Coyotes victory over the San Antonio Marshals.

After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 0 for Maximus, has seen some impressive numbers including 6 touchdown passes this season.

Week 5: FS Eddy Kim (TIJ) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Kim's ball hawking ability was on display in the Luchadores 24-24 game with the Palm Beach Solar Bears. He finished with 3 Tck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Eddy has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Luchadores Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 5

Coyotes - 24, Marshals - 19
Luchadores - 24, Solar Bears - 24
Seawolves - 17, Pythons - 9

Week 4: DT Kevin Payne (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DT Payne absolutely dominated in the Marshals 15-10 game with the Palm Beach Solar Bears. He finished with 4 Tck, 3 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 4

Marshals - 15, Solar Bears - 10
Pythons - 17, Luchadores - 10
Seawolves - 13, Coyotes - 10

Week 3: QB Borkus Maximus (KC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Kansas City Coyotes' Borkus Maximus threw 3 touchdowns, completing 29 of 44 passes for 257 yards in the Coyotes victory over the Norfolk Seawolves.

After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 0 for Maximus, has seen some impressive numbers including 3 touchdown passes this season.

Week 3: LB Luis Elmarez (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Luis Elmarez of the San Antonio Marshals has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Elmarez finished with 11 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Sfty.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Marshals - 23, Luchadores - 16
Pythons - 24, Solar Bears - 16
Coyotes - 34, Seawolves - 21

Week 2: RB Willy Nyquist (SA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Nyquist's 27 att, 108 yds, 2 TD performance against the Norfolk Seawolves. Nyquist from Oregon State was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

Nyquist now has 204 Rushing Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 2: CB Mark Bowden (TIJ) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Mark Bowden of the Tijuana Luchadores has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Bowden finished with 3 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Sfty.

Game Recaps for Week 2

Luchadores - 22, Solar Bears - 13
Coyotes - 20, Pythons - 13
Marshals - 21, Seawolves - 6

Week 1: QB Steve Fuller (PB) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Palm Beach Solar Bears quarterback Steve Fuller has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Marshals defeated the Palm Beach Solar Bears, 27 to 23. Fuller did his part, throwing 0 touchdowns, completing 0 of 0 passes for 0 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 0 to 0, and a passer rating of 0.0.

Week 1: LB Elvin Enchant (TIJ) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Enchant absolutely dominated in the Luchadores 10-0 game with the Kansas City Coyotes. He finished with 10 Tck, 1 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 1

Marshals - 27, Solar Bears - 23
Seawolves - 23, Pythons - 17
Luchadores - 10, Coyotes - 0

A hidden gem?

Hartsock, B. - TE has turned some heads at the training facility of the Kansas City Coyotes. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.

Can Bolduc even start?

It looks like the San Antonio Marshals came away with a bust when they drafted Bolduc, P. - WR this year. The highly touted rookie has failed to make any impact on the field in the spring. Fans are already discussing if he should even be a starter.

A hidden gem?

Atasuke, N. - WR has turned some heads at the training facility of the Chicago Blues. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.

DE Edwin Gibson (KC) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The Kansas City Coyotes drafted Edwin Gibson #1 overall in the 2019 draft. The 6' 4" DE fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Coyotes general manager: "It's up to us to develop him and get good players around him."

"The great thing about the game of football is, it's a team game," Gibson said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."