Cedric Houston

Arlington Bulldogs of the NMLF add a important piece to their coaching staff. The Arlington Bulldogs add Ex Tennessee star RB and 2005 New York Jets Draftee Cedric Houston to their coaching staff. Houston was drafted by the New York jets in the 6Th round. Houston had a stellar college career at Tennessee as a 3 year starter and rushing for over 1000 yards in his senior year. His performance landed him a job with the New York Jets.His career lasted 2 years. After he was diagnosed with hyper- thyroidism which causes fatigue issues, he decided to retire and go back to school to finish his degree. Cedric Houston still holds the Arkansas Activities Association record for career T.D.'s with 97 from 1998-2000 at Clarendon High School, The NMLF would like to welcome him to the league.

YOU THE PLAYER

We in the Semi-Pro world or Minor League Football world are always telling our athletes, hey play with me our organization can get you a try-out with for the next level, rather it's NFL, Canadian, or Arena, truth of the matter is most teams are being liars when they tell the player this! as a player you believe what is told to you because you truly want that opportunity to better your life and the lives of other that are close to you. You play in all these other leagues hoping that you will get that break and someone will see you and it never happens but you keep trying and it still doesn't happen. Truth of the matter, it's not that your being overlooked it's just that the owner that told you he would get someone to see you is a BOLD FACE LIAR. He does not have the tools are resources to make that happen! Ask your owner why is our team not playing in the NMLF? he will give you some excuse on why their team is not in the NMLF but you as a player need to stand up and question him. The NMLF has EX NFL players running the front office, those same ex NFL players will be attending all games and evaluating all the players to give it's players a true evaluation and set up true try-outs for those who grade out high enough. Now as a player what league makes more sense to play in? a team that just plays in a league for the sake of saying were in a league or a team that plays in a league for the best interest of it's players.

EX NFL Player Named

The NMLF name ex Dallas Cowboy Defensive Back Mario Edwards Director of Football Operations. On October 23rd NMLF Commissioner Lincoln Coleman and Mr. Edwards had a meeting to discuss Mr. Edwards coming on board to be the Director of Football operations and overseeing team structure and team involvement in the NMLF, "The meeting went great! " Mario brings the league another business minded person to the NMLF to help the league grow" Mr. Edwards who was drafted in the 6 round out of Florida State by the Dallas Cowboys in 2000 spent 4 years with the Cowboys starting 47 games 2000-2003, he played in 2004 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and 2005 with the Miami Dolphins. The NMLF is set to make more front office signings stay tuned for more to come.

Texas Mavericks Have Combine

October 11th The Texas Mavericks of the NMLF had their first combine down in San Antonio Texas and the turn-out was great with over 40 players showing up. Mr. Saucedo the owner of the Mavericks and his staff sent the players through a rigorous combine. The players were tested for 40 times, Bench Press, Vertical and other football related test. Once the players were done, and the combine was over, the Mavericks staff evaluated the players against the criteria of the NFL and those players that graded very well, paper work were forwarded to the NMLF Asst Commissioner Stephen Jackson so he could get in contact with several NFL teams for closed door free agent try-outs. To see more go to TxMavericks.com for more details. The NMLF would like to commend Mr. Saucedo and his staff for a job well done.

Arlington Bulldogs Have Cheer Try-outs

New Franchise the Arlington Bulldogs had their first ever cheerleader try-outs October 10Th 2009 in Arlington. The turn out was a success, this was the Bulldogs first try-out, and they look to have several more. So if you are a young Lady that is interested in Dancing/Cheer finding out more about the Bulldogs cheer try-outs contact Ms.Kimpell at info@arlingtonbulldogs.org.

Lincoln Coleman Jersey Retired

Ex Dallas Cowboy and now NMLF Commissioner Lincoln Coleman had is High School Jersey retired on Friday 10/16/09 at Bryan Adams High School here in Dallas Texas. In a ceremony that consisted of several ex Bryan Adams Stars, including Denver Nuggets Great Kenyon Martin. Lincoln Coleman who played his College football at Baylor University, and Notre Dame as a running back, also played Semi-Pro Football for the Dallas Colts, where his talents landed him a free agent try-out with the Dallas Cowboys as a backup to Hall Of Fame running back Emmitt Smith. In his 2 seasons with the Cowboys Coleman won a Superbowl Ring. After his career in the NFL he went on to play 6 seasons in the Arena League. In 2009 Mr. Coleman was appointed Senior Consultant for the NMLF. After the 2009 season, the NMLF decided he would serve the league better as the Commissioner. So in June of 2009 he was appointed the position for the 2010 season. Having Mr. Coleman as the Commissioner only makes the league stronger and headed in the right direction.

Best Interest At Heart.

When a person tells you are you tell someone you have Their Best Interest At Heart, what does that mean? It means you are thinking about them or you are looking out for them. Well when your league has Ex NFL players as the Commissioner and Asst Commissioner. Wouldn't that mean they have their Best Interest at Heart? They are not doing it for the money, fortune are fame, they already have these things, they are doing it because they have Their Best Interest At Heart, because as we all know that just because you own a Semi-Pro, or Minor League team you won't be getting rich! Lincoln Coleman and Steven Jackson are doing this because they want to help players get to the next level are help one of your athletes get a college scholarship, are get a true free agent try-out. With teams like the Dallas Cowboys, New England, Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants and the Oakland Raiders, these guys have friends, relatives are sports agents that are linked to these teams. So if you are a player and you want a chance to get a real opportunity to either further your education or a real chance to get a try-out, talk to the owner of your team and let him know what your aspirations are, or if you are an owner and you want the best for your players and your franchise then contact Lincoln or Steven because they have The Best Interest At Heart.

The NMLF Is Partnering With the TFB

The NMLF is partnering with the Texas Food Bank, in order to help the food banks replenished the shortage of food it will lose during the Winter Holidays, that being Thanksgiving and Christmas. During all NMLF games, can good donations will be accepted for discounts to all NMLF games, and the donations of food will be given to the TFB in NMLF team city. If you want to help your team and your city please contact your team for more details.