Rebels Coaches Meeting

Our first meeting for 2008 will take place Jan 5th @ 5pm @ our offices – 2523 Olinville Avenue. Player awards, clinics, our calendar for 2008 are just a few of the topics to be discussed. Call Coach Ray if there are any questions.

Helmet collection for Noc-Sae inspection and painting

All players will be required to have their helmets professionally inspected and painted to participate with the program in 2008. In order to facilitate this task, the program will collect helmets once per month to have the inspection, painting and wings added to the helmet. The 1st collection date will be January 26th at Noon, @ our home field – Evander Childs HS. All players are required to bring their helmets with the $30 fee and remove the facemasks. Contact Coach Baxter with any questions – CoachBaxter@bronxrebels.org

Rebels name new Pee Wee Division HC

The Pee Wee Division will “roar” into 2008 with the addition of our new Pee Wee HC. More details to follow. Stay tuned as the Bronx Rebels move into the 2008 season.

ECFL All Star Game Announcement

The first practice for the 20o7 ECFL All Star Game East Squad will take place at Evander Childs High School – Sunday @ 11 AM. All Rebels  named to the All Star Squad – including alternates, are required to attend – as of this time – all alternates will be added to the roster and will play in the game, as the rosters have now been expanded to 40 players from each squad. The East squad consists of the following teams – The Bronx Rebels, NYC Gators, Morrisiania Invaders and the Bronx County Cardinals. The West squad will consist of the following teams – ECFL Champion East Coast Knights, Greenpoint Crusaders,  Bed-Sty Whipsticks, Brooklyn Wolfpack and the Brooklyn Patriots.  LET’S GO EAST!!!!    

Dexter Bello #6 explodes for a score.

Led by Running Back Ty Igie #3, and Guard Jordan McPherson #46, Running Back Dexter Bello #6 explodes for a score.

PICTURE BY FRANK BETTIS

Rebels – Championship Bound!!

Rebels On The Run…

Parent / Player Party and Year End Meeting

Both the Midget and Jr Pro teams will gather for an end of year meeting and billard party December 27th – 7pm at the Cue Lounge – Gun Hill and Laconia Avenues, near Boston Read more

Rebels End of Year Meeting

Our end of year meeting has been set for December 26th – 7:30pm – at our headquarters - 2523 Olinville Avenue – Between Allerton and Barnes Aves. This meeting is for coaches and administrators to discuss 2007 and learn of plans for 2008. This is a very important meeting. If any questions – Contact Coach Ray at CoachBaxter@bronxrebels.org or bronxrebelsfb@aol.com

Rebels Jr. Pro title hunt ends

“I am proud of our student atletes, as they fought hard all the way” states Coach Ray Baxter.  A season with so much promise, record breaking scoring, and incredible defensive stands, ended this past Saturday, December 8th,  as our Jr. Pros lost to the Queens Gladiators 14 to 12.

During the game, Safety #5 Greg Dixon made a punishing hit on a Gladiator ballcarrier, but suffered a serious concussion and was rushed by ambulance to Jacobi Medical Center. “It was definately an NFL type of hit” stated Defensive Coordintor and Assistant Head Coach Kevin Pryor. “When Greg was on the ground and not moving – it was scary. He hit like that all season. This kid is a rock. For him to be on the ground, not moving, it effected the entire team”

Gridiron Elite officials were deeply concerned. HC Baxter accompanied Dixon to Jacobi Medical Center via ambulance. “My concern is always focused on the health and safety of my players. The game was not the focus – Greg was my only concern until I knew he was out of danger. Besides – we’ve coached this team to win all year. It rested on their shoulders. Their leader was down -who was going to step up and make the play ”

It did not take long for that question to be answered as #3 Tyronne Igie, #83 Joe (Speedy) Martin, #44 Duray Gardner, # 10 Chris Johnson, and #55 Phillipe Gordon answered the call – all having big moments down the stretch. The probable game changer was the blocked punt by Gordon, which gave the Rebels one last chance to score with 18 seconds left from the 20 yard line. However, as fate would have it, an errant pass from QB #9 Steve Torres was intercepted at the 10 yard line, and with no time outs to stop the clock, the Gladiators took the victory. Next week, the Gladiators face the East Coast Knights for the right to play in the ECFL Championship Game.

As a follow up – Greg Dixon is expected to make a full recovery, and may play in the ECFL All Star Classic in January 2008.

CONGRATULATONS REBELS ON A GREAT SEASON !!

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