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Wallflower · 7/23/2020 4:36 pm

Darknes wrote:
This is just me being curious and all, who's got the first overall pick? Boston or Montreal?

That would be the Rouge because Boston beat them this season and they have a much worse point differential
1-Montreal
2-Boston
3-Ontario
4-Providence

Wallflower · 7/23/2020 4:52 pm

1955 Semi-Finals

Ottawa Royals VS. Buffalo Blue Wings - Royals Stadium at Brewer Park - September 24, 1955 - 6 PM ET - CBS/CBC
1ST Q
The playoffs kicked off with the 3rd semi-final meeting between Ottawa and Buffalo. With the teams splitting the first two meetings, the tie would be broken with this match. The opening quarter was a strong start from the Buffalo defense. DL Sean Bowen was able to break through the Royals’ line and would get to QB Jean Matieau to stall Ottawa’s opening drive. They would keep it up by preventing the Royals from scoring on their next two attempts. The Buffalo offense wouldn’t get too far ahead with Ottawa’s defense playing just as well. The only points of the opening quarter would come from the Blue Wings on a field goal.
2ND Q
Ottawa’s offense would not be held forever as Matieau would start to get the ball moving. He would connect with WR Allen Atkins downfield, and then would pass to WR Willard Brooks for the touchdown a few plays later. Ottawa took the lead and the Blue Wings were not able to counter. QB Angelo Medina would be forced out of the pocket and in an attempt to run he would be rocked by LB Leo Davenport. The ball would come loose. Fortunately, RB Arthur Conner would recover but it would be yet another punt for Buffalo. Ottawa would look to extend their lead following the punt. Matieau would expertly get the team back to the endzone as the second came to a close finding WR Allen Atkins for the score.
3RD Q
Buffalo was looking for any chance heading into the second half down by 11. They would look to Conner to get the ball going on the ground. Their star back would get them rolling and they would find themselves back on the board with a huge touchdown from Conner. They would add a 2-pointer to cut the lead to just 3. Ottawa, however, was not shaken by the Blue Wings surge and would get right back up with another touchdown this time RB Alexei Volkov was the scorer on an 18-yard scramble to the endzone. Buffalo just could not get a grip on the Royals and kept falling further behind. Medina would look to the air but he would be picked off by DB Uzzia Hayes leading to yet another Royals touchdown with WR Allen Atkins’ second of the game.
4TH Q
The Royals’ offense would slow down in the final quarter but their defense would remain strong with DL Olaf Viktorsson getting a fumble off of Medina. Volkov would primarily try to run down as much of the clock as possible. The Blue Wings were giving it all they had in the final quarter but they just couldn’t get past the Royals defense which was playing top-notch football. Buffalo would have one last long drive and got down to the goal line. It came after WR Samuel Floyd broke free for a huge gain and Arthur Conner pushed his way down to the line. They would take several shots, but the Royals defense held the line as the Blue Wings would be stuffed on two straight plays forcing a 3rd and goal. The Blue Wings would go with Conner on one more attempt, but the back seemed to have been burnt out by the drive and Olaf Viktorsson and the D-line would not let him get close to scoring forcing the turnover on downs. Ottawa would hold on to the win as they return to the McCallister Cup for the second straight season.

Long Island Raiders VS. Worcester Athletics - Long Island Stadium - September 25, 1955 - 6 PM ET - CBS
1ST Q
The Raiders and Athletics entered their first playoff game hoping to get a shot at the McCallister Cup. QB Lyle Painter has been one of the best rookie QBs ever and looked to continue it into this game. He would take the offense down the field on their opening drive which would lead to a field goal to take a quick 3-0 lead. Worcester would look to try and keep their momentum from their streak to get to the playoffs, but they would get knocked off their feet early with DB Slay Mitchell coming down with an interception. That would end up becoming another Raiders score with RB Gene Fischer scoring the touchdown. The Athletics were down 10-0 only 6 minutes into the game. QB Riley Kiernan would not be able to get the Athletics close enough to score, but they were slowly winning the field position battle.
2ND Q
By the start of the second Worcester would finally get close enough to strike. Kiernan would find his favourite target in WR Christian Venegas in order to cut the Raiders lead to just 3. Long Island was able to keep up their offensive attack getting back for another field goal. The rest of the second quarter would see the teams trade drives both being unable to breakthrough. However, the Athletics would catch a break with LB Scotty Williams forcing the ball from RB Gene Fischer which would be right in field goal position. Athletics' K Tevoris Francis would cut the lead back down to 3 at the break.
3RD Q
The Athletics would look to try and pull back some momentum out of the gate. They would be quite successful with DB Alexander Bradley picking off Painter early in the quarter. The play would give Kiernan some great field position. He would get some help from RB Timothy Weeks who would eventually get into the endzone to give the Athletics the lead. The Athletics would find themselves back in position to extend their lead, but the Raiders would keep them from the endzone. They would still get a field goal to go up 7 into the final quarter.
4TH Q
Many who were critical of the Raiders this season started to see this as their lack of experience shining through. Lyle Painter seemed to have a little less confidence in every throw, but it would come down to the veterans to come up big in the game. WR Travis Gallagher would make a huge play reeling in a pass that he would turn into a 20-yard play on his feet. The Raiders seemed to feed off of the WRs energy and would get to field goal range to pull within 4. The defense would be the next to shine through with DB Francis Veillette coming up with a huge interception. The former champion seemed to truly spark the Raiders who would not be stopped on their next drive. Painter would connect with WR Robert Lang for the go-ahead touchdown that had them up 23-20. Worcester would not be beaten easily as Kiernan would lead the offense back into field goal range. On 2nd and 6, Kiernan would take a shot at the endzone with WR Clyde McIntosh. However. DB Amrye Rouleau would break it up to hold the Athletics to just a field goal. 23-23 with just over a minute to go. Lyle Painter would show the league why he went first overall with a great drive. The QB would march the Raiders with pass after pass down to the 39-yard line. That would set up a 44-yard kick with zeros on the clock. K Thomas McFadden would get ready to boot. The kicker would go to kick before the whistles blew as HC Emil Riddle would call a Worcester timeout. The ball was still kicked and was wide. McFadden would get a second chance. The 3-time Special Teams Player of the Year would not miss twice. The ball went through the uprights on the next attempt as the Raiders shock the world again to go from league-worst to playing in the McCallister Cup.

Players of the Week

OFF: QB Jean Matieau OTT - 3 Passing Touchdowns, 314 Passing Yards

DEF: DB Slay Mitchell LI - 1 Interception, 3 Knockdown, 4 Tackles

McCallister Cup Preview
Ottawa Royals VS. Long Island Raiders - Long Island Stadium - October 2,1955 - 6 PM ET - CBS/CBC
Head-to-Head: W6 OTT 30-17 LI
The Royals are heavy favourites to become the first repeat champions since the Independents in 1949 and 1950, as they have been all season. The single match between the Royals and Raiders was not a very close duel as the Royals topped the Raiders by 13, however you cannot count the Raiders out. They have not only overcome all odds this season from being a 0-10 team last season but also they will have the opportunity to host the game against the Royals. The Royals understand the situation of technically being the home team but on the road having been in Long Island’s position just last season in Ottawa. The Royals will have to be able to keep the crowd out of the game and make sure they keep themselves ahead and in control. If Long Island can get some momentum you just never know how the game could turn out between the two squads. Long Island will not likely be able to keep all of Ottawa’s weapons at bay, so they will have to do their best to keep pace on offense.

Darknes · 7/23/2020 4:58 pm

Well, we were right on the money..but I think the magical ride ends here for Long Island.

Captain Mort 3D · 7/23/2020 5:04 pm

I’m taking Ottawa for this one just because of how good these have been all year and how good they played against Buffalo who was the second best team in the league. I’m really hoping we don’t get a Giants Patriots type upset because I’m turning into a LI hater right now considering my allegiance is to a division rival.

Wallflower · 7/24/2020 4:42 pm

37th McCallister Cup

Ottawa Royals VS. Long Island Raiders - Long Island Stadium - October 2, 1955 - 6 PM ET - CBS/CBC
The fans of Long Island came out in waves to see the Raiders take on the Royals for the McCallister Cup. Just one year removed from struggling to fill the stadium at all. Everything has gone right for the NAAF’s stake on Long Island and they have grown a massive fanbase in just a year, but will those fans be awarded? or will the Royals play spoiler?
1ST Q
It would be the Royals who got off to a good start in the game. QB Jean Matieau would be right on pace to take the team to the endzone on their first drive. However, the Raiders were able to slow them down when DL Vernon Spears got to Matieau in the backfield to force a field goal instead. The Raiders offense was less successful early on with the team going 2 and out on their first two drives. Ottawa would capitalize and Matieau would connect with WR Allen Atkins for the touchdown to extend the lead. Long Island was not going to be beaten easily and the team found their way through the Royals defense. OC Richard Thorne brought some American style plays he used with the old Raiders that seemed to hurt the Royals.
2ND Q
The Raiders would get to the endzone to start the second quarter with QB Lyle Painter connecting with WR Travis Gallagher for the score. Long Island was still in the game and the crowd was too. The noise would start to impact the Royals on their next drive with some miscommunication occurring. The O-line would start to jump the gun, and Matieau would even take a delay of game penalty with the play clock running out while not being able to get the call from the sidelines. The troubles would give the Raiders the perfect opportunity to take the lead. Painter would continue to move the offense and would tie it up shortly after. Then, a couple drives later, he found the endzone again with WR Robert Lang. Ottawa was now down 10-17 after leading 10-0 at the start of the quarter.
3RD Q
The Raiders would continue to roll to start the third coming up with another field goal early on. However, it was clear Ottawa had made some adjustments during the break. They were able to overcome the noise in the stadium by handing the play calling to Matieau as well as implementing a system they usually reserve for the noisy crowd in Montreal. Matieau would take over the game in the 3rd. He would march the Royals to the endzone with WR Willard Brooks to cut the lead to 3. After the defense stopped the Raiders, they would go back down the field again. The Raiders started to target both Atkins and Brooks to prevent the passes to them, but that would just leave WR Chester Bennett in the clear to take home a 43-yard touchdown pass. Ottawa was now up by 4 in a matter of minutes.
4TH Q
Long Island would try to make another push on offense, but the Royals were starting to regain ground on defense. The Raiders would struggle to get past midfield with the Royals stalling them out. Eventually, the Raiders would try to take a shot but DB Mingan Oliver would come down with a pick to stop them. The Royals would add to their lead with RB Alexei Volkov taking in a touchdown run. They would tack on a 2-point convert to make it a 12-point game. The Raiders would still have a bit of juice left in them as they started to make a move down the field but they would once again be foiled by the Royals defense with DL Olaf Viktorsson getting to Lyle Painter. The Royals would hold on for the final quarter as they would claim their second McCallister Cup and become just the second team in the entire history of the Cup to take it home in back-to-back seasons.

It also marks another QB winning a championship with a new team as former Gold Star Bruce Woodard can now call himself a McCallister Cup Champion.

McCallister Cup MVP

QB Jean Matieau OTT - 3 Passing Touchdowns, 352 Passing Yards

1955 Champions

1955 Season Recap

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Enigmajones · 7/24/2020 5:01 pm

Congrats to Ottawa.

Captain Mort 3D · 7/24/2020 6:57 pm

This might be the best team so far in NAAF history. Congrats to Ottawa on the season!

Slapshot Kirby · 7/25/2020 8:52 am

Well what can I say? I honestly wasn't sure who to root for in this McAllister Cup, as I happened to be born in New York, while I am a Royals fan. In the end, I am happy Ottawa won it all, and hopefully this Cinderella season will give Long Island more confidence for the next couple of years. Any big headlines as we head into the offseason?

Wallflower · 7/25/2020 1:39 pm

Slapshot Kirby wrote:
Well what can I say? I honestly wasn't sure who to root for in this McAllister Cup, as I happened to be born in New York, while I am a Royals fan. In the end, I am happy Ottawa won it all, and hopefully this Cinderella season will give Long Island more confidence for the next couple of years. Any big headlines as we head into the offseason?

There are a few but they will be coming fairly shortly, but first, we need to determine some award winners!

1955 NAAF Award Nominations

MVP
RB Arthur Conner BUF
Conner had an unreal season this year leading the way in rushing touchdowns (17) by 3 touchdowns over the next RB. Conner was the engine of the Buffalo offense this season and helped the team to 6 straight wins over the middle part of the season.

QB Jean Matieau OTT
Matieau once again leads the league in passing touchdowns, however, this season Matieau was miles ahead of the rest with 24 passing touchdowns. In second was QB Connor O’Rourke with 16. Matieau and the Royals were a different beast this season and Matieau is at the centre of it all.

LB Scotty Williams WOR
Williams’ MVP bid comes from a late-season surge. On Worcester’s 4 game win streak to get them to the playoffs, Williams was a leader on the field taking over games. He would earn Defensive Player of the Week in each of the last 3 weeks of the season. That goes along with a league lead in tackles and forced fumbles (5).

Offensive Player of the Year
RB Arthur Conner BUF - 17 Rushing Touchdowns (1st), 1st in Rushing Yards
Conner was the rushing leader by far this season.
RB Laurent Brazeau ON - 14 Rushing Touchdowns (2nd), 3rd in Rushing Yards
Despite the disappointing finish, Brazeau was still very productive after a bit of a down year last year.
QB Jean Matieau OTT - 24 Passing Touchdowns (1st), 1st in Passing Yards
Matieau is the premiere QB and led the way for passing in the league this season.
WR Allen Atkins OTT - 11 Receiving Touchdowns (1st), 1st in Receiving Yards
Despite his age, Atkins remains the best receiver in the league and continues to prove it.

Defensive Player of the Year
LB Aengus Lynch ON - 2 Interceptions (1st in LB), 2nd in Tackles, 2 Forced Fumbles
Lynch had another strong season as he quickly becomes a regular top tier Linebacker
DB Lee Wolfe PRO - 6 Interceptions (1st), 1 Touchdown, 2nd in Knockdowns
Wolfe continues to be a menace for QBs this season and he remains the gold standard on the corner
LB Scotty Williams WOR - 5 Forced Fumbles (1st), 1st in Tackles
Williams, as stated before, was a force at the end of the season and has already proven that he is the best at what he does
DB Alexander Bradley WOR - 5 Interceptions (T-2nd), 1 Touchdown, 1st in Knockdowns
Bradley is slowly becoming the next Lee Wolfe, and the rest of the league is terrified by his talents.

Special Teams Player of the Year
K Thomas McFadden LI - 16 Field Goals (3rd), 20 Extra Points, 68 Points
The 3-time winner was back on top this season in helping the Raiders to their first playoff appearance.
K Nathaniel King ON - 15 Field Goals (T-4th), 24 Extra Points, 69 Points
King was one of the leaders in extra points this season, though no one would match Lafayette in Ottawa (35). King still was a strong kicker for the Tigers this season.
K Tevoris Francis WOR - 17 Field Goals (2nd), 18 Extra Points, 69 Points
Francis came up big in moments this season for the Athletics keeping them in some games especially late in the season.

Rookie of the Year
QB Lyle Painter LI - 13 Passing Touchdowns (5th), 4th in Passing Yards
Painter would seem like the easy choice with taking the 0-10 Raiders to the top of the New England division, and the 1st overall pick deserves the praise.
DB Quentin Xavier MTL - 4 Interceptions (T-4th), 2 Touchdowns
Xavier had a very strong season on a rough Rouge team. Had a pair of pick-6s showing the young DB has loads of talent
DL Calias McDonough PRO - 2 Forced Fumbles, 3 Sacks
McDonough was strong out of the gate but faded as the season went on due to a minor injury that kept him out of a game or two.

Coach of the Year
Bobby Hooper BUF - Record: 6-4
Hooper continues to be a strong coach for Buffalo leading them on a 6-game win streak from weeks 3 to 8.
Jimmy Sargent LI - Record: 6-3-1
Sargent was a huge part of the Raiders rise to the top of the New England Division and has quickly proven his leadership in the league.
Joseph Curry OTT - Record: 9-1
Curry continues to lead the Royals on an unreal tear as they went 9-1 this season which was a franchise-best.

Breakout Player of the Year
DB Slay Mitchell LI - 4 Interceptions (T-4th)
Mitchell always looked weak out of his draft class with some of the stars that went after him at 3, but the DB found some ground this season and jumped into the place he was expected to get to, back in 1952.
WR Chester Bennett OTT - 6 Receiving Touchdowns (T-4th)
Bennett had a rough rookie season, but in his second attempt, he became one of Matieau’s favourite targets and should be able to continue the path into the future.
QB Connor O’Rourke PRO - 16 Passing Touchdowns (2nd), 5th in Passing Yards
O’Rourke quickly proved that he had loads of talent and that he might have been a steal for the Gold Stars at 5th overall with the second most TDs this season.

1956 McCallister Cup Host
Richardson Stadium - Boston, MA - Capacity: 45,265 - Last Host: 1949
Once again the legendary stadium makes another bid to host the big game. The same argument applies from the last three seasons, the storied stadium has hosted many games and to see a neutral site game here could be special for the teams involved.

Buffalo Civic Stadium - Buffalo, NY - Capacity: 38,530 - Last Host: 1952
While it only has been a few seasons since Buffalo hosted the game, the city had one of the best atmospheres for the game and a return to Buffalo would certainly not be a bad idea for the league considering the fanbase that is there.

Mount Royal Stadium - Montreal, QC - Capacity: 46,500 - Last Host: 1951
Montreal hosted both the ‘50 and ‘51 games due to being in them, but they would love to host one as a neutral site. Mount Royals is one of the bigger stadiums and it would make for as good an atmosphere as Buffalo.

Worcester Stadium - Worcester, MA - Capacity: 38,600 - Last Host: -
Worcester will not stop their bid for the game at this point wanting to get the game when the stadium is at its peak and still new. With the Athletics being better, the fans have certainly grown in the city.

***VOTE HERE***

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Wallflower · 7/25/2020 5:20 pm

GoRedSox96 wrote:
Shouldn't be the 1956 McAlister Cup Vote and not 1954?

Yup, I had just duplicated the document to keep the format all the same, made the same mistake last year. Thanks for pointing it out.
Also the correct spelling is "McCallister" NOT McAlister as I have seen several people spell it.

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