World Gridiron Media Guide 2017

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MEDIA GUIDE

2O17 A concept by Thomas Hatfield


A Word from the Commissioner World Gridiron is a project 20 years in the making. From the first time I saw the WLAF begin their second run of play in the spring of 1995, I was inspired to create my own league concept with colorful uniforms and unique identities. I consider that time as the moment I first fell in love with sports branding. This league took countless hours of iteration, attention to detail, and a drive to bring American Football to a global audience. This media guide serves as a commemoration of all the hard work that it took to allow this promising new league to take the field next spring.

Thomas Hatfield Founder & Commissioner, World Gridiron


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table of contents 3

Commissioner’s Note

6

“This is World Gridiron”

The League at a Glance 8

League Alignment

10

Playoff Format

12

League/Conference Branding

16

World Bowl Trophy

Legend Division 20

Atlanta

24

Chicago

28

Miami

32

New York

Frontier

Division

38

Dallas

42

Las Vegas

46

Los Angeles

50

Mexico City

Conquest Division 56

London

60

Münich

64

Paris

68 Rome

Dynasty Division 74

Sao Pãulo

78

Shanghai

82

Sydney

86

Tokyo

90

TV Schedule pres. by XSPORTS Network


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THIS GAME JUST GOT GLOBAL. World Gridiron brings American Football to a global audience this spring with 16 teams facing off from ten different nations. World Gridiron divides its 16 teams into a two-conference format, each with two divisions. Mexico City will join the seven United States teams in the North American Conference, with eight International teams representing the World Conference. The inaugural season kicks off on February 22, and ends with the World Bowl championship game on July 15. The league is under a 3 year contract with the XSports Network and will broadcast a primetime feature game on Wednesday nights and two games each Saturday during the 2017 season.

THIS IS WORLD GRIDIRON.



the league at a glance

NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE LEGEND

DIVISION

Atlanta SWARM

Chicago RAMPAGE

Miami MARAUDERS

New York PHANTOMS

FRONTIER

DIVISION

Dallas WRANGLERS

Las Vegas FIRE

Los Angeles DEFENDERS

Mexico City AZTECS


world gridiron media guide 2017

WORLD CONFERENCE CONQUEST

DIVISION

London CRUSADERS

Münich WOLFPACK

Paris CONCORDES

Roman LEGION

DYNASTY

DIVISION

Sao Pãulo VIPERS

Shanghai DRAGONS

Sydney RAPTORS

Tokyo SHOGUNS

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playoff format

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In the first round, seed #1 will play seed #4, and seed #2 will play seed #3. The higher seeded team will be the home team for each playoff round, with the exception of the World Bowl game to be played at a designated neutral site each season.

Seed #1

Seed #1

Seed #4

Seed #4

Seed #2

Seed #2 World Bowl Championship Game Conference Final

Seed #3

Sat, July 8 2017

Sat, July 22 2017

Conference Final Sat, July 8 2017

Seed #3

Divisional Playoff

Divisional Playoff

Sat, July 1 2017

Sat, July 1 2017

WORLD CONFERENCE

N. AMERICAN CONFERENCE

The playoffs will match four teams from each conference in a seeded elimination bracket. The first two playoff spots from each conference are awarded to the division winners, with the following two spots given to the teams with the highest won/lost record in the conference, regardless of division.


the game ball Dimensions: 12.1 x 7.2 x 7.2 inches Weight: 16 ounces (1 lb) The Official World Gridiron regulation game ball is a composite pebble-grain ball with black nylon laces manufactured by Wilson. The league logo is embossed on the center and features the commissioner’s signature to the right side of the ball.

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the league at a glance

The World Gridiron Logo The ‘Globe’ was inspired from the original WLAF logo, and the simplistic silhouette marks of Major League Baseball, the NBA and Arena Football. Simple, yet memorable; something that contrasts the illustrative style of the individual team logos.


world gridiron media guide 2017

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

432C 81-62-53-43 #2D4049

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

429C 38-27-27-0 #A4A9AD

White

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the league at a glance

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

7685C 89-78-12-1 #3b4f91

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

7740C 88-24-100-11 #00833b

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

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WHITE


world gridiron media guide 2017

Conference and Division Logos These marks are inspired from the NHL conference and divison shields from 1981-1993. Those divisions broke a paradigm in sports leagues by not naming them after specific geographical locations. World Gridiron’s conferences form an 8 to 8 split between North America and the rest of the World, hence the names. The divisions are named to reflect the regions in which the teams reside. “Frontier Division” is for the western U.S. and Mexico. “Legend Division” is named for the Eastern U.S., where American Football laid its roots. All four European teams form the “Conquest Division” as a nod to Europe’s history of monarchy. The “Dynasty Division” represents the two Asian teams, with Sao Paulo and Sydney rounding out the group.

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EYES ON THE PRIZE The Commissioner’s Trophy By season’s end, the winner of the Inaugural World Bowl Game on July 22 will recieve the Commissioner’s Trophy. This brushed steel globe measures 12 inches in circumference and weighs approx. 16 lbs. The globe’s continents are simulated with meticulous detail with a sophisticated hydrochrome pigmenting system. The globe is a symbol of the worldwide unity that World Gridiron represents; 16 teams together in an effort to bring the great American game to a global audience. The steel represents the strength, solidarity, and resolve required to band together as a team and obtain the ultimate goal; a World championship. Game on.

THIS IS WORLD GRIDIRON.





Atlanta

SWARM N. American Conference • Legend Divison

Stadium: HiveCom Field (77,000 - Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Mark Levitt

SOUTHERN ASSAULT

2017 Schedule

Atlanta entrepeneuer Dave Hiveman wanted his World Gridiron

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team to be branded after his company HiveCom, a wireless communications provider. He commissioned a geometric

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Feb. 25

@ Chicago

2

Mar. 4

@ Los Angeles

hornet logo and some black and gold striped uniforms and BOOM, the Atlanta Swarm were born.

3

Mar. 11

LAS VEGAS

4

Mar. 18

NEW YORK

TEAM CAPTAIN: #39 RB Tashaun Bannister

5

Mar. 25

@ Miami

6

Apr. 8

@ Paris

Bannister is the fittest. At 6’1”, 230, he’s already as big as the guys trying to bring him down. “Giving Tashaun the ball is just

7

Apr. 15

LONDON

8

Apr. 22

MIAMI

like passing deep,” says Swarm Coach Mark Levitt “he’ll stretch a defense out in no time”. As an ordained gospel minister,

9

Apr. 29

@ Rome

10

May 6

@ New York

11

May 13

@ Dallas

12

May 27

MEXICO CITY

13

Jun. 3

CHICAGO

14

Jun. 7

Münich

15

Jun. 17

@ Sao Pãulo

16

Jun. 24

SYDNEY

In this league, you have to be strong to survive, and Tashaun

Bannister has a message for you: Defenders Repent Now. DID YOU KNOW? Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest airport. Why? Because Atlanta is a perfect location. It’s just a three hour flight from many major American cities. The terminal is as big as 45 football fields! OFFENSE (Two Back)

DEFENSE (Base 3-4 Zone Blitz)

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

2

Chris Dixon

DT

77

Tyler Evans

RB

39

Tashaun Bannister

DT

90

Colson Glover

HB

21

Thurman Syles

NT

96

Tyler Slatton

WR

89

Garth Odell

OLB

99

Oscar Doty

WR

14

Jackie Gladden

OLB

94

Arman Shook

TE

84

Boyd Banning

ILB

56

Brandon Nettles

CE

51

Gordon Curry

ILB

52

Dewey Briggs

OG

66

Fulton Goetz

CB

24

Kerry Parker

OG

65

Tobias McGill

CB

40

Roy Beall

OT

72

Jared Ulloa

SS

37

Chick Helena

OT

78

Terace Hedge

FS

30

Foster Griffin

PK

7

Dražan Bogojević

PU

11

Spencer Welty 23


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TEAM COLORS

Black

24

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

1235C 0-32-99-0 #FCB417

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

Cool Gray C 46-0-100-0 #95D600


UNIFORMS

DIXON

BANNISTER

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

HiveCom™ Field HiveCom Field combines state of the art facilites and a impeccable view from every seat. HiveCom, The Atlanta-based cable and internet provider, equipped the stadium with free wi-fi access and over 700 tv screens to keep fans from missing game action. Be sure to try Bee’s Chicken & Biscuits at one of their 6 cafes placed throughout the concourse.



Chicago

RAMPAGE N. American Conference • Legend Divison

Stadium: Lakefront Coleseum (71,800 - Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Rob Kowalksi

WINDY CITY BEASTS

2017 Schedule

When Chicago entrepeneur David Coleman bought a World

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Gridiron franchise, he named them the Rampage using a charging rhino logo as a nod to his old High School team. The

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Feb. 25

ATLANTA

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Mar. 4

@ Dallas

powder blue and red in the uniforms are a nod to the Chicago city flag, with navy blue added to round out the palette.

3

Mar. 11

MEXICO CITY

4

Mar. 18

@ Miami

TEAM CAPTAIN: #31 CB Rhett Lowry

5

Mar. 25

@ New York

6

Apr. 8

@ London

Rhett Lowry. Run a pattern against him, and you’ll pay the price. “Everybody calls him The Hijacker,” says coach Rob Kowalski

7

Apr. 15

PARIS

8

Apr. 22

NEW YORK

“cause he turns the field into a no-fly zone”. Let this serve as a notice to all World Gridiron QBs; wherever you sling it, Rhett

9

Apr. 29

@ Münich

10

May 6

MIAMI

11

May 13

@ Los Angeles

12

May 27

LAS VEGAS

13

Jun. 3

@ Atlanta

14

Jun. 7

ROME

15

Jun. 17

@ Sydney

16

Jun. 24

Sao Pãulo

75% of the earth is covered by water, the rest is covered by

Lowry is gonna bring it. DID YOU KNOW? Chicago was one of the first and largest municipalities to require public art as part of the renovation or construction of municipal buildings, with the passage of the Percentage-forArts Ordinance in 1978. OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

6

Seth Samuels

DE

97

Shaq Hinds

RB

26

Ereck Harris

DE

96

Minton Selby

HB

29

Kris Keller

DT

91

Darrell Abel

WR

81

Dean Napoleon

DT

75

Kyle Seamon

WR

80

Lionel Finley

LB

57

Faron Moyer

TE

87

Griffin Hyde

LB

50

Esteban Merriman

CE

61

Brandon Vickery

LB

95

Alton Goodman

OG

53

Burton Bostic

CB

22

J.J. Grainger

OG

64

Franklin Urban

CB

31

Rhett Lowry

OT

76

Łukasz Polanski

SS

33

Marlin Newton

OT

71

Chris Thurston

FS

25

Art Ratliff

PK

1

Steve Raymond

PU

4

Harvey Cagle 27


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PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

28

645C 61-27-13-0 #669ec1

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

7694C 99-80-35-23 #163d66

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

Bright Red 0-90-96-0 #ff3a1d


UNIFORMS

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

Lakefront Coleseum Lakefront is comfortably situated in Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan. The stadium is built to allow optimum view and to amplify crowd noise. Ronny, The team’s mascot, is always a hit with the kids. One of the best stadiums in the league to eat and drink. 3 must-haves: Windy City Root Beer, A slice of deep dish at Ronny’s Pizza, and the famous Chicago dog at Karl’s.



Miami

MARAUDERS N. American Conference • Legend Divison Stadium: KeyResorts.com Park (76,000 - Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Mike Schultz

SOUTH BEACH SCURVY

2017 Schedule

When Oscar Villanueva bought his rights to the Miami franchise,

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he went with the name “Marauders” to combine pirate lore with the attitude of South Beach. Their colors symbolize all things

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Feb. 25

@ New York

2

Mar. 4

@ Mexico City

Miami — teal for the neon lights and city streets, and dark blue and gray for the fierce waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

3

Mar. 11

LOS ANGELES

4

Mar. 18

CHICAGO

TEAM CAPTAIN: #27 S Artiss Teague

5

Mar. 25

ATLANTA

6

Apr. 8

@ Münich

offenses. When he’s not knocking ball carriers silly, he’s covering the league’s fastest recievers like white on rice. He says “Only

7

Apr. 15

ROME

8

Apr. 22

@ Atlanta

thing sweeter than winnin’, is hittin”. Any way you face this kid, you better hide your bounty, because when Miami’s on your

9

Apr. 29

@ Paris

10

May 6

@ Chicago

11

May 13

@ Las Vegas

12

May 27

DALLAS

13

Jun. 3

NEW YORK

14

Jun. 7

LONDON

15

Jun. 17

@ Shanghai

16

Jun. 24

TOKYO

“Art-T” has made an artform out of plundering opposing

schedule, Teague will be coming for your riches, count on it. DID YOU KNOW? In the 1940s, Benjamin Green—a pharmacist who served as an airman in WWII—developed one of the world’s first sunscreens. Back home, he perfected his formula, adding cocoa butter and coconut oil. His recipe eventually became Coppertone! OFFENSE (Spread)

DEFENSE (3-4)

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

12

Zach Caravetta

DE

72

Toby Brauler

HB

38

Calvin Stokes

DE

94

Marquise Jackson

WR

11

Foster Heard

NT

96

Greg Hazlitt

WR

83

Anderson Poe

LB

99

Ricardo Gaston

WR

86

Dru Starks

LB

56

Ernest Payton

TE

89

Nolan Saxon

LB

91

Silas Cook

CE

51

Jono Bula

LB

58

E.J. Senior

OG

60

Pablo Bautista

CB

31

Bernest Ducker

OG

68

Andrew Bowen

CB

25

Stefan Qualls

OT

77

Al Castanuela

SS

47

Warren Britt

OT

74

Ricki Sneed

FS

27

Artiss Teague

PK

5

Dan Keller

PU

17

Conor Langston 31


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PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

32

3035C 0-79-81-0 #003e52

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

7466C 76-9-27-0 #00acba

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

5507C 39-20-29-0 #9fb4b0


UNIFORMS

caravetta

teague

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

KeyResorts.com Park “The Key” is anchored right on the shore of the Atlantic within view of the Miami skyline. The spead out architecture of the decks makes the stadium super easy to navigate. For the best cocktails in South Beach, look no further than Cap’n Mike’s and the famous Rum-rita. The cuban sandwich from Oscar’s is guaranteed to solve any case of the munchies.



New York

PHANTOMS N. American Conference • Legend Divison Stadium: Icarus Financial Field (81,600 - Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Richard Holston

FEAR THE REAPER

2017 Schedule

When New York billionaire Martin McManus ponied up for his

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own World Gridiron franchise, he wanted them to be the bad guys of the league. With a grim reaper logo on their helmet, and

1

Feb. 25

MIAMI

2

Mar. 4

@ Las Vegas

black and purple uniforms fit for an undertaker, the Phantoms are nothing to mess with.

3

Mar. 11

DALLAS

4

Mar. 18

@ Atlanta

TEAM CAPTAIN: #94 OLB Tysson “General” Jackson

5

Mar. 25

CHICAGO

6

Apr. 8

@ Rome

was already circling dates, and next to each one; a pic of the unfortunate QB he’ll be facing. “I’m about to tear this league

7

Apr. 15

Münich

8

Apr. 22

@ Chicago

up,” says Jackson. The only thing scarier than Jackson’s ego, is his intellect. “Before they get the ball snapped,” says Coach

9

Apr. 29

@ London

10

May 6

ATLANTA

11

May 13

@ Mexico City

12

May 27

LOS ANGELES

13

Jun. 3

@ Miami

14

Jun. 7

PARIS

15

Jun. 17

@ Tokyo

16

Jun. 24

SHANGHAI

When the league schedule first came out, “General” Jackson

Richard Holston, “he already knows what’s gonna happen”. DID YOU KNOW? Madison Square Park, Washington Square Park, Union Square Park, and Bryant Park used to be cemeteries! There are 20,000 bodies buried in Washington Square Park out of as many as 125,000 people who might have been buried there. OFFENSE (Spread)

DEFENSE (3-4)

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

13

Clinton O’Hara

DE

96

Caleb Prince

HB

32

Jacinto Bishop

DE

74

Roger Nelson

WR

81

Quanah Smith

NT

99

Artie Hutchison

WR

87

Cass Yarbrough

LB

94

Tysson Jackson

WR

11

Freddy Pharm

LB

92

Stewart Jesson

TE

86

Wayne Colbert

LB

54

Blake Mills

CE

53

James-Luis Vaughan

LB

58

Marlin Mayweather

OG

67

Terance Kendrick

CB

26

Von Norris

OG

69

Byron Toussaint

CB

38

Alforisa Griffey

OT

78

Tony Cortez

SS

45

Andre Colbey

OT

71

Gerald Dickson

FS

30

Dusty VanAlt

PK

2

Will L’Amour

PU

16

Michael Towes 35


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PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

36

266C 76-90-0-0 #603f98

Black

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

422C 40-31-32-0 #9fa2a2


UNIFORMS

jackson

bishop

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

Icarus Financial™ Field Icarus Financial is comfortably set in Staten Island, away from the hustle and bustle of the inner city. Don’t be fooled though, Phantoms fans are some of the loudest and meanest in the league, making games a nightmare for visiting teams. The food and drink, however, is world-class. Try Rizzo’s meatball sandwich, and the loaded turkey club from Jimmy’s Boardwalk.





Dallas

WRANGLERS N. American Conference • Frontier Divison

Stadium: StarTex Energy Stadium (73,400 - Outdoor) Surface: Artificial Head Coach: Chuck McKay

GOING BIG IN ‘BIG D’

2017 Schedule

When Dallas owner Budd Kilgore paid for the Dallas franchise,

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he stocked it to the gills with Texas talent; 14 starters hail from the Lone Star State. “Uncle Budd” knows how to make a buck,

1

Feb. 25

@ Los Angeles

2

Mar. 4

CHICAGO

and by the looks of the new StarTex Stadium, he knows how to spend one even better.

3

Mar. 11

@ New York

4

Mar. 18

MEXICO CITY

TEAM CAPTAIN: #7 QB Corey “Country” Cole

5

Mar. 25

@ Las Vegas

6

Apr. 8

@ Sao Pãulo

7

Apr. 15

SYDNEY

8

Apr. 22

LAS VEGAS

9

Apr. 29

@ Tokyo

10

May 6

@ Mexico City

11

May 13

ATLANTA

12

May 27

@ Miami

13

Jun. 3

LOS ANGELES

14

Jun. 7

SHANGHAI

15

Jun. 17

@ Paris

16

Jun. 24

LONDON

That’s MISTER Cole to all you DB punks. Show some respect. “Country” is the ultimate gunslinger. “The kid’s arm is jet powered” says Wranglers coach Chuck McKay “and he’s more accurate than a sniper”. With a 4.5 40-yd dash, Cole’s mobility is no joke either. If you can hold him to 5 touchdowns, congratulations, you’ll still probably lose. DID YOU KNOW? The modern convenience store was born in Dallas. In 1927, John Jefferson Green of Southland Ice Company opened his own store. It would later become known as 7-Eleven. At over 50,000 locations, it is now the largest chain in the world! OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

7

Corey Cole

DE

97

Charlie Ballew

HB

29

Lukas Knight

DE

70

Gale Briley

WR

88

Dee Devlin

NT

95

Norris Adams

WR

84

DeMarcus Wynn

LB

96

Lawrence Caster

WR

11

Rakeem Chilton

LB

54

Bryce Blaylock

TE

80

Freddie Hawkes

LB

90

Evan Coffman

CE

57

Frankie Doering

LB

52

Tevin Crenshaw

OG

63

Rickie Schmidt

CB

24

Roscoe Gault

OG

69

Norman Wujek

CB

20

Jackie Shade

OT

74

Marvin Slater

SS

31

Marcel Barber

OT

71

Dwight Brant

FS

33

Ivan Carlisle

PK

6

Sam Dempsey

PU

19

Mike Lucky 41


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SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

42

5185C 58-74-48-37 #5a3d4d

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

723C 21-61-100-7 #bd7128

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

Warm Gray 6 39-35-38-1 #a09994


UNIFORMS

cole

BLAYLOCK

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

StarTex Energy™ Stadium StarTex Stadium is all about comfort. The ultimate spectator’s stadium. From cushioned seats to five-star luxury boxes, this place has got it all. There’s always an epic halftime show planned, and Armie Dillo, the mascot loves to take laps in his ATV after each Wranglers touchdown. Big Terry’s BBQ makes a brisket plate that rarely makes the trip back to your seat.



Las Vegas

FIRE N. American Conference • Frontier Divison Stadium: PokerChips.com Stadium (62,400 - Outdoor) Surface: Artificial Head Coach: Gary Tark

SIN CITY IS BURNING

2017 Schedule

When PokerChips.com president Neil Ackles won approval from

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the league for the Las Vegas franchise, he marketed the team to have a Vegas attitude. From its state-of-the-art venue with

1

Feb. 25

@ Mexico City

2

Mar. 4

NEW YORK

epic fireworks displays, and uniforms that pay homage to Ackles’ love for vintage hot rods, the Fire have true Las Vegas style.

3

Mar. 11

@ Atlanta

4

Mar. 18

LOS ANGELES

TEAM CAPTAIN: #12 WR Titus Abreyo-Jones

5

Mar. 25

DALLAS

6

Apr. 8

@ Shanghai

a reciever and a kick returner, he can take it to the house in a hurry. He’s got the speed to go horizontal and the ups to go

7

Apr. 15

TOKYO

8

Apr. 22

@ Dallas

vertical, making him a nightmare for DBs. “No matter how you go against him,” says coach Gary Tark, “you’re gonna get played”.

9

Apr. 29

@Sao Pãulo

10

May 6

@ Los Angeles

11

May 13

MIAMI

12

May 27

@ Chicago

13

Jun. 3

MEXICO CITY

14

Jun. 7

SYDNEY

15

Jun. 17

@ Münich

16

Jun. 24

ROME

Call him “Houdini”, ‘cause Titus is an escape artist. Both as

For Las Vegas this season, If you want 6, you gotta roll a 12. DID YOU KNOW? The largest sum ever won on the Las Vegas slots was at the Excalibur Casino. After putting in $100, a 25 year-old software engineer won $39 million dollars, beating the odds at the time for 1 in 16.7 million! OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

18

Scotty Copeland

DE

93

Nigel Cray

HB

20

Willie Hicks

DE

94

Leon Oaks

WR

89

Dominique Davis

DT

75

Harvey Stonewall

WR

12

Titus Abreyo-Jones

DT

74

Angelo Treece

WR

80

Lincoln Cooley

LB

50

Eugene Johnson

TE

87

C.J. Dickerson

LB

51

Amil Kincaid

CE

67

Richie Fernandez

LB

92

Khalid Heard

OG

60

Phillip Gaither

CB

27

Boyce Smalley

OG

70

Rondo McCord

CB

30

Donta Bellamy

OT

62

Ernie Phifer

SS

32

Antoine Bradshaw

OT

78

Nate Daugherty

FS

47

O’Neal Gray

PK

9

Colton Greaves

PU

14

Kenny Wiles 45


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PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

46

173C 6-85-100-1 #df4c25

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

432C 83-67-47-36 #304254

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

137C 0-42-100-0 #ffa300


UNIFORMS

ABREYO-JONES

DAVIS

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

PokerChips.com Stadium Nicknamed “The Chip”, PokerChips.com Stadium is pure Vegas. Built for flash and showmanship. The pregame introductions feature a world class pyrotechnics show, and the halftime shows are always just as memorable as the game. The beers are surprisingly affordable, and there’s never a line for the restrooms. Be sure to try the Tiki Turkey Burger at Torchy’s.



Los Angeles

DEFENDERS N. American Conference • Frontier Divison Stadium: PacAir Park (88,000 - Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Rocky Carson

MAKING SOME HOLLYWOOD ACTION

2017 Schedule

If you can’t catch Adam Moore at his film studio, chances are,

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Opponent

he’s watching a football game. He loves the game so much he wasted no time snatching up LA’s World Gridiron team, naming

1

Feb. 25

DALLAS

2

Mar. 4

ATLANTA

them the “Defenders” after his first action film. This season, he plans on making every game day in LA a blockbuster.

3

Mar. 11

@ Miami

4

Mar. 18

@ Las Vegas

TEAM CAPTAIN: #80 WR LaGrant “Showtime” Staley

5

Mar. 25

@ Mexico City

6

Apr. 8

@ Sydney

Nobody else’s can either. Staley ain’t just talk, he’s a scoring machine. They call him “Showtime” for obvious reasons. He has

7

Apr. 15

Sao Pãulo

8

Apr. 22

MEXICO CITY

the speed to burn any DB, and the size to shadow anyone he meets in the middle. This season, “Showtime” will be dancing in

9

Apr. 29

@ Shanghai

10

May 6

LAS VEGAS

11

May 13

CHICAGO

12

May 27

@ New York

13

Jun. 3

@ Dallas

14

Jun. 7

TOKYO

15

Jun. 17

@ London

16

Jun. 24

PARIS

Don’t freak when your corners can’t cover LaGrant Staley.

your secondary, deal with it. DID YOU KNOW? When L.A. was founded, the city’s full name was “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora Reina de los Angeles sobre el Rio Porciuncula.” (If your Spanish is rusty, that translates to “The town of our lady queen of the angels on the Porciuncula River.”) OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

3

Mike Monaco

DE

99

Tex Dayton

HB

23

D.J. Anderson

DE

67

Desmond Williams

WR

80

LaGrant Staley

DT

75

Acie Walters

WR

17

Paulo Zachary

LB

54

Lionel Gaskill

WR

86

Allen Dupree

LB

57

Dexter Darbey

TE

82

Reston Viner

LB

56

Aldo James

CE

64

Kurt Geddis

LB

94

Xavier Johnson

OG

72

Shayne Dudson

CB

21

Ray Scorpio

OG

66

Marco Gargas

CB

38

Jerris Lang

OT

78

Payton Strand

SS

41

Clay Darkwood

OT

73

Thomas Phipps

FS

46

Cullen Brant

PK

5

Adam Fiveash

PU

8

Lincoln Dosch 49


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SECONDARY LOGO

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PMS: CMYK: Hex:

50

7693C 97-74-27-11 #164d7c

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

123C 0-18-89-0 #ffce35

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

429C 38-27-27-0 #a4a9ad


UNIFORMS

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

PacAir™ Park PacAir Park is a spectators dream. 220 luxury skyboxes, over 600 toilets, 85 elevators, and every seat has an immaculate view. Actors, actresses, and musicians alike are frequent guests, and the Defenders cheerleaders are a show all their own. The Box Office Grill serves up great game-time grub. The fish tacos are famous, and the self-serve popcorn bar has over 20 toppings.



Mexico City

AZTECS N. American Conference • Frontier Divison Stadium: Estadio del Mundo (101,000 - Indoor/Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Richie Zapeda

¡CONQUISTAREMOS!

2017 Schedule

After a series of successful exhibition games in Mexico through

Wk. Date

Opponent

the years, Eduardo Sandoval saw a bright future for American Football in Mexico City. He couldn’t have been more spot on with

1

Feb. 25

LAS VEGAS

2

Mar. 4

MIAMI

his vison; season tickets were sold out 48 hours after he bought the team. The Aztecs are already a household name.

3

Mar. 11

@ Chicago

4

Mar. 18

@ Dallas

TEAM CAPTAIN: #88 TE Max Ayala

5

Mar. 25

LOS ANGELES

6

Apr. 8

@ Tokyo

And he lives up to it. “He’s got the hands of a reciever and blocks better than most linemen” says coach Richie Zapeda. You don’t

7

Apr. 15

SHANGHAI

8

Apr. 22

@ Los Angeles

want to let a guy who can bench 480 lbs build up a full head of steam, ‘cause when the Aztecs give Ayala the ball, he’s about to

9

Apr. 29

@ Sydney

10

May 6

DALLAS

11

May 13

NEW YORK

12

May 27

@ Atlanta

13

Jun. 3

@ Las Vegas

14

Jun. 7

Sao Pãulo

15

Jun. 17

@ Rome

16

Jun. 24

Münich

On the field, Max Ayala has a simple motto: “Hunt or be hunted.”

flatten your defense like a tortilla. DID YOU KNOW? Mexico City has the largest amount of museums in the Americas and the second largest amount in the world, after London. It has 186 officially recognized museums and more than 200 if those with no official recognition are included. OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

15

Juaquin Battle

DE

99

Shane Thompson

HB

27

Carmac Mira

DE

97

Quan Eubanks

WR

89

Tae Diamond

NT

75

Shelby Calloway

WR

82

Ramses Greene

LB

58

Alvin Thurston III

TE

87

C.C. Lewis

LB

53

Neal Ebersole

TE

88

Max Ayala

LB

52

Everett Mullens

CE

66

Alex Cronus

LB

94

Shelton Eddings

OG

59

Jeff Greenway

CB

26

Tray Moran

OG

69

Oscar Martos

CB

22

Armando Cortez

OT

76

Ben Edmunds

SS

44

Stanley Triplett

OT

71

Daniel Ramirez

FS

35

Theron Black

PK

7

Xisco Zayas

PU

10

Kendall Uribe 53


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Black

54

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

7597C 12-88-100-2 #d24427

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

625C 68-25-49-3 #589589

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

4515C 30-31-69-2 #b5a167


UNIFORMS

CORTEZ

battle

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

Estadio del Mundo Estadio del Mundo is considered the crown jewel of Mexico City. Hosting various soccer matches and record-setting concerts, it’s a landmark all its own. The retractable roof is especially handy during the hot summer months late in the season. The concessions are legendary. The carnitas taco and pineapple soda from Casa de Tlalpan is a winning combo.





London

CRUSADERS World Conference • Conquest Divison Stadium: Steadham Yard (68,900 - Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Greg Lamping

BRITISH STEEL

2017 Schedule

Already owning a successful soccer franchise, Crusaders owner

Wk. Date

Opponent

Sir Philip Green is London’s King of Sport. He named his team to reflect the history of England, and incorporated the colors of the

1

Feb. 25

PARIS

2

Mar. 4

@ Sao Pãulo

Union Jack to the uniforms along hints of gold trim to represent royalty. Jolly well played, Sir Philip.

3

Mar. 11

TOKYO

4

Mar. 18

@ Münich

TEAM CAPTAIN: #22 FB Joel Saxon

5

Mar. 25

@ Rome

6

Apr. 8

CHICAGO

5’8” 215 lbs. and 31” thighs, Joel Saxon is built like a tank. London fans are already used to chanting his name after winning

7

Apr. 15

@ Atlanta

8

Apr. 22

ROME

three rugby league titles. Is he big and bad enough for World Gridiron? He has a scar on his face from a rugby hit that required

9

Apr. 29

NEW YORK

10

May 6

Münich

11

May 13

@ Sydney

12

May 27

SHANGHAI

13

Jun. 3

@ Paris

14

Jun. 7

@ Miami

15

Jun. 17

LOS ANGELES

16

Jun. 24

@ Dallas

Don’t underestimate the Little Big Man of World Gridiron. At

84 stitches. Next question. DID YOU KNOW? The Palace of Westminster in London has eight bars (where prices are kept cheap, thanks to the taxpayer), six restaurants, 1,000 rooms, 100 staircases, 11 courtyards, a hair salon, and rifle-shooting range. OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

4

Ryan Crossman

DE

75

Andre Fikes

HB

22

Joel Saxon

DE

95

Blake Barron

FB

30

Jovan Stacey

NT

97

Randy Holmes-Iness

WR

84

Ty Crockett

LB

55

Reg Detrick

WR

81

Marcus VanDyne

LB

51

Jeff Brill

TE

48

Quentin Byrd

LB

57

Otha Havens

CE

66

Nolen Bradburry

LB

58

Jefferson Weber

OG

64

Timothy Dozier

CB

27

Monroe Townsend

OG

77

Aleksei Breznikov

CB

38

Kniles Goode

OT

70

Jayron Newport

SS

37

Titus Whiteside

OT

73

Isaiah Redmon

FS

33

Gevan Dutton

PK

1

Aubrey Schofield

PU

19

Tommy Jameson 59


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PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

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PMS: CMYK: Hex:

60

186C 12-100-92-3 #cf1f2e

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

303C 95-73-50-50 #0a2e41

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

4515C 30-31-69-2 #b5a167


UNIFORMS

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

Steadham Yard ‘Old Steadham’ is hardly old, but it was intended to give the experience of English Football in an American Football venue. The seating is intimately close, bringing Crusaders fans closer to the action on the field. The Fish n’ Chips at Nick’s is the best in the UK. Wash it down with a pint at The Knight’s Pass. With 313 premium ales to choose from, you’ll need season tickets to try each one!



Münich

WOLFPACK World Conference • Conquest Divison Stadium: GfK Arena (65,000 - Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Galen Holt

ON THE HUNT

2017 Schedule

GfK Engineering President Karl Stadler saw the establishment

Wk. Date

Opponent

of World Gridiron as a huge opportunity to bring a team to Germany, where football already has a large cult following. The

1

Feb. 25

@ Rome

2

Mar. 4

@ Tokyo

name “Wolfpack” was chosen to bring about a team-oriented attitude and as a nod to the neighboring Black Forest.

3

Mar. 11

SYDNEY

4

Mar. 18

LONDON

TEAM CAPTAIN: #55 LB Kory Müller

5

Mar. 25

PARIS

6

Apr. 8

MIAMI

alpha dog. At 6’1” 228, he’s a bit undersized, but he makes up for it with intensity. “He’ll be attacking from all sides,” says

7

Apr. 15

@ New York

8

Apr. 22

@ Paris

Münich coach Galen Holt “all he does is seek and destroy.” But here’s the scary part: he’s holds a master’s degree in

9

Apr. 29

CHICAGO

10

May 6

@ London

11

May 13

@ Shanghai

12

May 27

Sao Pãulo

13

Jun. 3

ROME

14

Jun. 7

@ Atlanta

15

Jun. 17

LAS VEGAS

16

Jun. 24

@ Mexico City

He’s mobile, agile and hostile. Kory Müller is the Wolfpack’s

engineering, he can not only hit you, he can outsmart you, too. DID YOU KNOW? Six million people go to Oktoberfest each year. That’s a helluva lot of beer -- 1.8 million gallons of beer to be exact. That would be like filling Münich’s famous Olympia Schwimmhalle aquatics centre with brew THREE times! OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

13

Caleb Herring

DE

91

Wiley Roark

HB

30

Olafin Ibinegbu

DE

98

Eddy Gatlin

FB

42

Phillip Coin

NT

76

DayShawn Sharpe

WR

82

Covie Howell

LB

55

Kory Müller

WR

87

Darrick Boykin

LB

97

Ivan Robinson

TE

86

Nate Soward

LB

59

Abraham Mailer

CE

57

Werner Klinsmann

LB

53

Laurent Harris

OG

62

Patton Wilder

CB

41

Winfield Stack

OG

67

Michael Isom

CB

21

Kareem Green

OT

73

Cobey Halson

SS

46

Deron VonTill

OT

70

DeLeon Parker

FS

36

Kwame Mercer

PK

6

Rolf Schröder

PU

4

Scot St. John 63


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PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

64

7477C 88-65-47-35 #244455

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

7495C 58-32-100-0 #81943f

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

430C 53-38-37-3 #808b90


UNIFORMS

MÜLLER

HERRING

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

GfK™ Arena

Set deep in the wooded outskirts of Münich, GfK Arena is lovingly called “Das Baumhaus” or “The Tree House”. The roof panels keep the fans nice and dry during all the rainfall that pours over Southern Germany year round. Münich is known for it’s beer, and with 26 different beerhalls, GfK is no different. Of course, no beer is complete without a big soft pretzel from Fritz’s.



Paris

CONCORDES World Conference • Conquest Divison Stadium: Parc D’ Alliance (67,700 - Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Bruce Kard

TOGETHER, WE FLY

2017 Schedule

The d’Alliance Investment Authority, headed by Alexandre Hugo

Wk. Date

Opponent

Girard and Guy Fournier, bought the rights to World Gridiron’s Paris franchise with the hopes to quench France’s thirst for

1

Feb. 25

@ London

2

Mar. 4

@ Sydney

American football. Girard, an ex-commercial pilot, named the team the “Concordes” after the same jet he flew for 22 years.

3

Mar. 11

SHANGHAI

4

Mar. 18

ROME

TEAM CAPTAIN: #28 RB Ramon Salam-Noah

5

Mar. 25

@ Münich

6

Apr. 8

ATLANTA

someone who runs like he’s on fire. As a track & field star in college, his speed got him the job in Paris. “You don’t overlook a

7

Apr. 15

@ Chicago

8

Apr. 22

Münich

guy like Ramon,” says coach Bruce Kard. “he does everything at a top level”. In his off-time, he writes and illustrates sci-fi comics.

9

Apr. 29

MIAMI

10

May 6

@ Rome

11

May 13

@ Sao Pãulo

12

May 27

TOKYO

13

Jun. 3

LONDON

14

Jun. 7

@ New York

15

Jun. 17

DALLAS

16

Jun. 24

@ Los Angeles

“Nothing intimidates me” says Salam-Noah — at least not for

Now in World Gridiron, he’s ready to become his own hero. DID YOU KNOW? The Concordes were named after the Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde, a French-built supersonic passenger jet that flew from 1969 to 2003. It had a maximum speed over twice the speed of sound at Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph!) OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

10

Nathan Galey

DE

75

Derek Morris

HB

28

Ramon Salam-Noah

DE

93

Roynell Brooks

WR

84

Royce Boyles

NT

77

Delmar James

WR

12

Ahmad Rush

LB

51

Andy Evers

TE

80

Franklin Heard

LB

59

Gajon Riggs

TE

89

Raoul Trulove

LB

56

Bucky Allen

CE

63

Mitch Houseman

LB

52

Thaddeus Howard

OG

60

Lawrence Crewes

CB

26

Rondae Foss

OG

70

Franklin Slatton

CB

24

Leo Smith

OT

76

Owen Welsh

SS

30

Donald Lopez

OT

78

Adam Stark

FS

40

Jaime Kilpatrick

PK

4

Benoît Gignac

PU

9

Hugo Costil 67


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SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

68

7692C 100-76-27-11 #094a7b

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

7690C 85-43-8-0 #0D7DB6

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

4515C 30-31-69-2 #b5a167


UNIFORMS

SALAM NOAH

GALEY

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

Parc d’Alliance Parc d’Alliance has a reputation for being one of the top-tier venues in all of Europe, hosting concerts and expos as well as Concordes games. The partial roof brings deafening acoustics, causing all kinds of hell for opposing teams & fans. There is a small variety of snacks and beer, but nothing memorable. If you can catch a vendor between quarters, try the pita bread kebab.



Roman

LEGION World Conference • Conquest Divison Stadium: Pallazzo Olimpico (66,800 - Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Donnie Rhodes

BUILDING AN EMPIRE

2017 Schedule

Salvatore Rossi is a heavy hitter in the Italian business world. He

Wk. Date

Opponent

heads a successful heavy equipment manufacturer, owns a chain of restaurants, and a marina. Add “pro football team owner” to

1

Feb. 25

Münich

2

Mar. 4

@ Shanghai

his list of endeavors. After naming his team the “Legion”, Rossi is set to build a new Empire in World Gridiron.

3

Mar. 11

Sao Pãulo

4

Mar. 18

@ Paris

TEAM CAPTAIN: #24 CB Preston “Presto” Morrison

5

Mar. 25

LONDON

6

Apr. 8

NEW YORK

before you know it, abracadabra, he just took your ball back to the house for six. “Dude’s a nightmare in practice,” says Legion

7

Apr. 15

@ Miami

8

Apr. 22

@ London

teammate T.J. Ford. “I’m glad he ain’t covering me on gameday”. Morrison will be making some magic in the Legion secondary

9

Apr. 29

ATLANTA

10

May 6

PARIS

11

May 13

@ Tokyo

12

May 27

SYDNEY

13

Jun. 3

@ Münich

14

Jun. 7

@ Chicago

15

Jun. 17

MEXICO CITY

16

Jun. 24

@ Las Vegas

No wonder they call him “Presto”— you throw the ball, and

this season. Don’t miss the show. DID YOU KNOW? By the early fourth century, the Romans had built a road network of 53,000 miles throughout the empire. Each Roman mile was about 1,000 paces (about 4,800 feet) and was marked by a milestone. Hence the proverb “All roads lead to Rome.” OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

13

Sean Cressel

DE

99

Eddy Cates

HB

21

Kwame Kimbrell

DE

98

Cal Barisch-Goode

WR

17

T.J. Ford

NT

90

Jamie Verser

WR

83

Clarence Marron

LB

55

Kale Ritchey

WR

85

Marq Knowles

LB

58

Vaughan Reiman

TE

89

Theo Fugett

LB

57

Chico Fearson

CE

72

Chase Bullock

LB

51

Trevor Davis

OG

66

Grant Dimsey

CB

42

Gevan Woolfork

OG

61

Fedi Montolivo

CB

24

Preston Morrison

OT

74

Shaquille Cloud

SS

39

Adrian Rauch

OT

79

B.B. MacReady

FS

37

Derward Clark

PK

5

Luca Matarrazzi

PU

10

Spencer DeLong 71


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PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

72

215C 25-100-48-8 #b11e58

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

534C 95-80-39-03 #1f385a

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

Warm Gray 5 33-33-37-0 #b0a299


UNIFORMS

MORRISON

CRESSEL

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

Palazzo Olimpico Palazzo Olimpico is settled in the heart of Rome, within a short metro ride from major landmarks. The fans are among the most loyal in the league. From handmade banners and boistrous fight songs, “il Palazzo� gives the Legion a strong home-field advantage. The concessions are worth the ticket price alone; sicilian desserts and hot capicola sandwiches have made this stadium famous.





São Paulo

VIPERS World Conference • Dynasty Divison Stadium: Estádio Ribeirão (81,300 - Aerated Roof) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Ken Cyphers

VENOMOUS

2017 Schedule

Rafael de los Santos doesn’t just own a soccer club responsible

Wk. Date

Opponent

for winning 6 Brazil League finals, he’s also a rabid fan of American football. He scooped up the Sao Pãulo franchise in

1

Feb. 25

@ Sydney

2

Mar. 4

LONDON

hopes of bringing the game to his home country. He named them the “Vipers” after his beloved soccer club.

3

Mar. 11

@ Rome

4

Mar. 18

TOKYO

TEAM CAPTAIN: #96 DE Igor Silva

5

Mar. 25

@ Shanghai

6

Apr. 8

DALLAS

football field that scares Igor Silva. He isn’t just an elite defensive end, he’s THE end for QBs. “He can play any line

7

Apr. 15

@ Los Angeles

8

Apr. 22

SHANGHAI

position and still beat you.” says coach Ken Cyphers. Silva brings a dominant presence to the Vipers defensive line. But he seldom

9

Apr. 29

LAS VEGAS

10

May 6

@ Tokyo

11

May 13

PARIS

12

May 27

@ Münich

13

Jun. 3

SYDNEY

14

Jun. 7

@ Mexico City

15

Jun. 17

ATLANTA

16

Jun. 24

@ Chicago

After serving in the Brazilian Army, there’s nothing on the

stays there, ‘cause he prefers to live in your offensive backfield. DID YOU KNOW? The Vipers are named for “Ilha da Queimada Grande” or Snake Island” — an island located off the coast of Sao Pãulo. The island is the only home of the critically endangered, venomous Bothrops insularis (golden lancehead pit viper). OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

5

Andre Lawliss

DE

93

Paul Allen

HB

26

Rolando Blackshear

DE

96

Igor Silva

WR

81

Aveon Macklin

NT

75

Joe Rulon

WR

87

Terry LaCount

LB

92

Dan Hanna

WR

14

Kyle Koprivnikar

LB

54

Rasheed Friar

TE

82

Jason Boscoe

LB

55

Lonnie Word

CE

50

Zeke Caldwell

LB

58

Bryce Denton

OG

64

Matthew Barringer

CB

32

Winston Bell

OG

61

Kinsey Earnshaw

CB

21

Kaleo Barasso

OT

72

Jim Companis

SS

42

Desmond Slack

OT

77

Emmett Dowdy

FS

20

James Jones

PK

7

Filipe Alves

PU

11

Ethan Baars 77


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PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

78

626C 84-46-58-29 #265b59

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

802C 0-67-100-0 #5bba46

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

803C 3-2-98-0 #fde800


UNIFORMS

SILVA

LAWLISS

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

Estádio Ribeirão Estádio Ribeirão is set in uptown Sao Pãulo. The most distinctive feature is the the aerated roof that functions like a rainforest, providing enough shade to keep players and fans cool during the summer heat, yet yields enough of the lively sunlight that Brazil is known for. While you’re there, try the esfihas, a pizza-like flatbread dish that is one of the most popular snacks in Brazil.



Shanghai

DRAGONS World Conference • Dynasty Divison Stadium: Yang Xi Motors™ Arena (79,800 - Indoor) Surface: Artificial Head Coach: Pete Nolen

ENTER THE DRAGON

2017 Schedule

Yang Xi Motors bought the rights to World Gridiron’s Shanghai

Wk. Date

Opponent

franchise. They named the team after their latest “Dragon X” luxury coupe, and dressed them like a national squad. They used

1

Feb. 25

@ Tokyo

2

Mar. 4

ROME

a traditional chinese dragon as the logo for their helmets and added red and gold uniforms to represent China.

3

Mar. 11

@ Paris

4

Mar. 18

SYDNEY

TEAM CAPTAIN: #66 G Henry Wei

5

Mar. 25

SAO PÃULO

6

Apr. 8

LAS VEGAS

Henry Wei. At 6’9” 330 lbs., he’s built like a road grader and paves holes big enough to drive a truck though. “Spin moves,

7

Apr. 15

@ Mexico City

8

Apr. 22

@ Sao Pãulo

bull rushes, none of that’s gonna work with him,” says coach Pete Nolen “that’s like pushing your house up a hill”. Defenses

9

Apr. 29

LOS ANGELES

10

May 6

@ Sydney

11

May 13

MÜNICH

12

May 27

@ London

13

Jun. 3

TOKYO

14

Jun. 7

@ Dallas

15

Jun. 17

MIAMI

16

Jun. 24

@ New York

Call him The Great Wall of China, because nobody gets past

take note: take on Henry Wei, and you’re gonna get flattened. DID YOU KNOW? The Shanghai Metro system is the world’s largest rapid transit system by route length and second largest by number of stations after the New York City Subway, with 14 lines and 364 stations totaling 365 miles (588 km) of track! OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

10

Max Pekoe

DE

98

Robert Ivey

RB

33

Jrue Cooper

DE

99

Clay Mincey

WR

80

Zeke Faulkner

NT

93

Paul Wade

WR

19

Regis Munoz

LB

56

Deron Buchanon

WR

86

LaSalle Thomas

LB

52

Dontari Nelms

TE

48

Nicolai Beecher

LB

59

Winford Lopez

CE

57

Robert Soderstrom

LB

91

Kinsey Grace

OG

66

Henry Wei

CB

23

Teron McCullough

OG

62

Virgil Young

CB

28

Cris Sloan

OT

77

Morris Painter

SS

36

Eugene Tsao

OT

74

Lonnie Pine

FS

43

Lowell Castle

PK

1

Zheng Yang

PU

18

Barton Arendt 81


PRIMARY LOGO + WORDMARK

PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

Black

82

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

200C 15-100-88-5 #c62031

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

4515C 30-31-69-2 #b5a167


UNIFORMS

wei

pekoe

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

Yang Xi Motors™ Arena Yang Xi Motors Arena is part a of an entertainment multiplex including a 5-star hotel, a casino and a race track. Visiting fans can get their fill of the Shanghai nightlife in one overnight stay. After every Dragons touchdown, a 40-person team operates a massive traditional dragon structure across the field. The concourse serves up grilled seafood, veggie dumplings, and steamy noodle bowls.



Sydney

RAPTORS World Conference • Dynasty Divison Stadium: The Docklands (75,800 - Outdoor) Surface: Grass Head Coach: Tony Cossey

MONSTERS OF THE OUTBACK

2017 Schedule

Owner Noah Thompson bought the rights to the Sydney

Wk. Date

Opponent

franchise and named them the “Raptors” in honor of his grandfather, who was on the expedition that first discovered

1

Feb. 25

SAO PÃULO

2

Mar. 4

PARIS

velociraptor remains. With their black, orange and lime green uniforms, these Raptors won’t have a problem being discovered.

3

Mar. 11

@ Münich

4

Mar. 18

@ Shanghai

TEAM CAPTAIN: #8 QB Jake McGrady

5

Mar. 25

@ Tokyo

6

Apr. 8

LOS ANGELES

with the deep ball, he’s gonna eat you alive with his mobility. “Defenses won’t know what to do.” warns coach Tony Cossey.

7

Apr. 15

@ Dallas

8

Apr. 22

TOKYO

“You could blitz him, but he’s just as good under pressure.” Before the Raptors picked him up, “J-Mac” was teaching high

9

Apr. 29

MEXICO CITY

10

May 6

SHANGHAI

11

May 13

LONDON

12

May 27

@ Rome

13

Jun. 3

@ Sao Pãulo

14

Jun. 7

@ Las Vegas

15

Jun. 17

CHICAGO

16

Jun. 24

@ Atlanta

Good luck stopping Jake McGrady. If he doesn’t burn you

school math. This season, he’ll be taking defenses to school. DID YOU KNOW? Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, with up to 31% of its population born overseas compared to 22% percent of Australia overall. 58% of its population are first or second generation immigrants, from all corners of the globe. OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

8

Jake McGrady

DE

95

Joel Ledge

HB

34

Marshall Hilliard

DE

99

Ellis Thyer

WR

17

Donnell Beachum

DT

90

Tarreck Jones

WR

83

Kerry Joiner

DT

72

Royce Reeves

WR

15

Benjamin Gambill

LB

58

Kevin Spicer

TE

88

Max Unser

LB

50

Jordan Baynes

CE

52

Yancey Boden

LB

54

Norris Webb

OG

65

Corliss Clarke

CB

20

Alonzo Hardin

OG

67

Trent DePriest

CB

29

Ronnie Lipp

OT

70

Xavier Cavenaugh

SS

26

James Walker

OT

76

Calvin Vogt

FS

46

Merrill Bragg

PK

10

Aaron Chambers

PU

5

Rob Marron 85


PRIMARY LOGO + WORDMARK

PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

Black

86

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

171C 0-79-81-0 #ff5b35

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

375C 46-0-100-0 #95d600


UNIFORMS

MCGRADY

BAYNES

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

The Docklands The Docklands has an infrastructure made from retired cargo ships as an homage to the neighboring port authority. The fans are treated to reinforced roof panels with translucent teflon mesh to ward off the Summer heat. The mascot, Riley Raptor is quite the showman, performing eye-popping ATV stunts during halftime. For a game-time feast, try the Aussie Works burger at Dino’s.



Tokyo

SHOGUNS World Conference • Dynasty Divison Stadium: Ahitshu™ Yamatodome (96,000 - Indoor/Outdoor) Surface: Artificial Head Coach: Tom Dodge

GO YAMATO!

2017 Schedule

When Isaac Igurashi isn’t running the electronics empire Ahitsu,

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Opponent

he’s enjoying American Football whenever he can catch it. When World Gridiron was established, he was the first in line to

1

Feb. 25

SHANGHAI

2

Mar. 4

MÜNICH

represent a team in Tokyo. He named his team “the Shoguns” as a nod to the warriors of fuedal Japan.

3

Mar. 11

@ London

4

Mar. 18

@ Sao Pãulo

TEAM CAPTAIN: #23 HB Evan “The Blade” Haruhiro

5

Mar. 25

SYDNEY

6

Apr. 8

MEXICO CITY

Assassin of Acceleration. No wonder his nickname is “The Blade”, he’s quick as a katana and just as deadly. “It’s a fireworks

7

Apr. 15

@ Las Vegas

8

Apr. 22

@ Sydney

show whenever he’s got the ball” says head coach Tom Dodge. Once you think you have Haruhiro contained, guess again, he’s

9

Apr. 29

DALLAS

10

May 6

SAO PÃULO

11

May 13

ROME

12

May 27

@ Paris

13

Jun. 3

@ Shanghai

14

Jun. 7

@ Los Angeles

15

Jun. 17

NEW YORK

16

Jun. 24

@ Miami

In World Gridiron, speed kills — making Evan Haruhiro the

already sliced you into a million pieces. DID YOU KNOW? The Harajuku district in Tokyo is known as the fashion capital of the world, famous for its unique street fashion. Teens dress as Gothics, Lolitas, Cosplayers, Punks and many other mixes. They gather on the Jingu Bridge on Sundays, just follow the crowd! OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Pos.

No.

Name

Pos.

No.

Name

QB

9

Anthony Aldridge

DE

98

Stefan Beazy

HB

30

Duane Ringer

DE

99

Ron Henderson

HB

23

Evan Haruhiro

DT

92

Kyle Batten

WR

88

Tavon Retman

DT

96

Isak Sopoaga

WR

80

Vess Murphy

LB

57

Wes Tayburn

TE

84

Colt Bennett

LB

59

Omar Shipley

CE

61

Shoji Abe

LB

54

Luc Crawford

OG

66

Justin Shaddon

CB

21

Bobo Hall

OG

64

Bruce Abrams

CB

44

Carlos Wilcox

OT

78

Erik Overall

SS

35

Quince Selby

OT

79

Donald Flinn

FS

46

Ronny Yasuda

PK

3

Yu Iganaki

PU

13

Pete Viner 89


PRIMARY LOGO + WORDMARK

PRIMARY LOGO

SECONDARY LOGO

TEAM COLORS

Black

90

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

Bright Red C 0-90-95-0 #ef4028

PMS: CMYK: Hex:

429C 38-27-27-0 #a4a9ad


UNIFORMS

yasuda

aldridge

JERSEY NUMERALS

STADIUM INFO

AHITSHU™ YAMATODOME The Yamatodome is by far the best stadium experience in Japan. Electronics giant Ahitshu outfitted this stadium with a massive ultra-HD video board at the south endzone. The retractable roof is a luxury during summer games, and the view from every seat is virtually perfect. For mid-game munchies, try the spicy chicken sticks or the jumbo bento box brought right to your seat.


(All times 1pm EST, and are subject to adjustment throughout season)

Wk.

Date

Matchup

1

2/25

Concordes @ Crusaders

2

3/4

Marauders @ Aztecs

3

3/11

Vipers @ Legion*

4

3/18

Phantoms @ Swarm

5

3/25

Crusaders @ Legion*

6

4/8

Swarm @ Concordes

7

4/15

Vipers @ Defenders

8

4/22

Shoguns @ Raptors*

9

4/29

Defenders @ Dragons*

10

5/6

Vipers @ Shoguns*

11

5/13

Concordes @ Vipers

12

5/27

Fire @ Rampage

13

6/3

Defenders @ Wranglers

14

6/7

Shoguns @ Defenders

15

6/17

Fire @ Wolfpack*

16

6/24

Dragons @ Phantoms

17

7/1

Semi-Final Playoffs

18

7/8

Conference Finals

19

7/22

Inaugural World Bowl Game presented by Reebok

* On Delay


16 TEAMS, 11 NATIONS,

ONE NETWORK.


All concepts and book design by Thomas Hatfield. All league and team identities are intellectual properties of Thomas Hatfield. All rights reserved.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special Thanks to: My team at Produce Results marketing agency The University of North Texas Communication Design department

DEDICATIONS My Wife, Samantha Green, for being such an awesome lady, and having the endless patience and support of my strange, quirky hobbies, and for simply “playing along�. My Mother, Sandra Crumley for the endless support through the years. My Sister, Vinita Alexander for putting up with a Brother with a weird imagination. My Stepfather, Michael Alexander for the exposure to so many interesting visual things throughout my childhood that sparked my interest in design.




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