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| Eugene Amano continues to make history |
By Brandi Perez
Tennessee Titan’s Eugene Amano is making history once again. The San Diego resident recently signed a five-year $26.25 million contract. The veteran guard agreed to terms with the Titans on February 17, 2010.
“I truly am blessed and thankful to be in the position I am today,” Amano said. “It did not come easy by any means, so signing this new deal is a culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication. It just goes to show that anything is possible if you work hard and never give up.”
The 6’3”, 310-pounder has been a key factor in the success of the Titans’ offensive line. With the help of Amano, the offensive line has ranked second in the league in rushing yards (4,791) the past two years and also tied with the Indianapolis Colts for the fewest sacks allowed (27).
In 2009, the offensive-line blocked for the NFL’s second best running attack (162 yards per game) and paved the way for running back Chris Johnson to become the sixth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in one season.
That same year, the Titans averaged more than five yards a carry and became the first NFL team to allow 15 or fewer sacks.
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| You're most updated leaderboard from your Filipino Press contributors. NFL Week 13 picks to be published soon. First Place: Bo Navarro
Second Place: Brandi Perez
Third Place: Fred Amano
Fourth Place: Marcel Cabrera Jr.
Fifth Place: Alex Boadilla |
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| Teams from California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, New York & Texas capture National Championships at Advanta WTT Rec League Finals |
Advanta WTT Rec League Finals
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – Recreational tennis teams from California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, New York and Texas captured national championship titles at the 2009 Advanta WTT Rec League Finals, which concluded on November 1st at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, CA. Fifty recreational tennis teams from 20 states competed for national championship titles in 11 divisions during the three-day tournament. It was the first WTT Nationals title for 10 of the 11 championship teams.
Results from the 2009 Advanta WTT Rec League Nationals:
3.0 division: The Ball Busters of San Diego upended the top-seeded Court Assassins of Columbus, GA, 29-28 in the finals to win their first national title. The Court Assassins were heavy favorites in the finals after posting a 3-0 record in round robin qualifying and routing Thomson Reuters Rockets of Minneapolis, MN, 36-13 in the semifinals. The Ball Busters, who were only 1-2 qualifying, surprised Wintry Mix of Cary, NC, 28-19 in the semifinals to set up the final showdown.
Members of Ball Busters are Joel Gapud (captain), Chula Vista; Mikell Morisette, San Diego; Ricky Enriquez, San Diego; Ellen O’Neill, San Diego; Francisco Torres, Lemon Grove; Luz Mercer, Bonita; Mike Gallo, Bonita; May Hazelwood, Chula Vista; and Tony Louey, Spring Valley. |
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| Rookie School for new tennis officials |
The Southern California Tennis Association (SCTA) and the San Diego District Tennis Association (SDDTA) will be hosting a Rookie School for New Tennis Officials on Sunday, December 13, 2009, here in San Diego at the Barnes Tennis Center in Point Loma.
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| Filipinas change the face of football |
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By Brandi Perez
NATIONAL CITY, Calif. – Women’s professional sports have a new edition. And it’s one that’s leaving watchers wide-eyed and surprised. San Diego has become home to one of the 10 Lingerie Football League teams, San Diego Seduction.
The LFL was originated from the Super Bowl alternative halftime show called the Lingerie Bowl, which was broadcasted opposite the Super Bowl halftime show.
It is in its first year of play, with five teams in the Eastern and Western Conference. The 10 teams are scheduled to compete in a 20-week season from September 2009 to January 2010.
For those who doubt the credibility of the sport, it is full-contact play and a combination of the Continental Indoor Football League and arena football.
The only difference is the uniform. It consists of helmets, shoulder pads, elbow pads, knee pads and yes... lingerie.
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