The Chase for the Ring begins

Imperial begins its ninth post season appearance still chasing that elusive first championship. Another 8-5 campaign and East Division championship is in the books, but the Maulers are poised on one goal:


Three wins for immortality.

THE Rivalry- Part Two

THE Rivalry is on again, and the East Division is on the line. Imperial travels to Norfolk and the stakes couldn't be higher- first place in a hotly contested East, a possible first round bye in the FAA playoffs, and ultimate bragging rights until next season.
In the first matchup way back in week 4, the Maulers creamed the Shipmen by almost 70 points. Since then, the Shipmen have improved their QB and RB positions, and have won four of their last five games. The Maulers have lost four consecutive games, and with the Pittsburgh Ballers sitting one game back- yes the Ballers! - this game once again sets the tone in the division.

The Maulers answer to the "How you like me now" tour

Raud has dusted off the vinyl and has attempted to make Kool Moe Dee relevant again by parading him around on this sucker "How you like me now" tour... well the Maulers have pulled LL Cool J back into this classic rap battle and he will represent the Maulers this week.

For those of you who don't know. Kool Moe Dee and LL Cool J waged a classic rap rivalry in the late 1980's into the 1990's with LL Cool J clearly winning with overall record sales and relevance that stretches even into today. It is fitting that Kool Moe Dee would represent Raud, because he represents a past that nobody longer cares for.

LL Cool J was quoted as saying he "loves to get another opportunity to lay the smack down on Kool Moe Dee and anyone affiliated with him. It will be fun to see Kool Moe Dee go back into that hole Raud found him in"

Stay tuned all this week for live updates from Imperial as this rivalry heats up.

Maulers make more Kirkland family chalk, blast Ballers to go to 6-0

Another Kirkland, another blow-out win for the Maulers. This time a 40+ blowout of Mason/Jason and the Pittsburgh Ballers. Imperial was paced by two huge performances, Ben Roethlisberger's 400+ yards vs. Cleveland and Thomas Jones' 200+ yards vs. Buffalo.

"We've executed on our matchups" Owner Steve Wagner said.

The 5-1, defending champion Sewickley F-Bombs now wait in week 7. Undoubtedly the game of the year in the FAA thus far, the Maulers will have their hands full.

"We have nice matchups this week at the QB, RB, and WR's spots." continued Wagner. "This has the makings of a shootout". Also on the mind of Wagner, some disparaging photos doctored to show the owner in an Obama T-Shirt made by F-Bomb owner Siv. "Siv knows I like him, but there is a small part of me that wants to blast the guy this weekend for that reason alone". Wagner said. "This game could get personal."

Jones' late surge pushes Maulers to 5-0

FAA News Network- Thomas Jones had two touchdowns Monday, and led a late charge by the Maulers to stay undefeated, beating the division rival Jersey Jackers 87-86 in Week 5, running the Maulers record to 5-0. The Maulers remain the FAA's only unbeaten team.

"With V-Jack and LT on bye week, we were hoping to get some gutty performances out of our remaining guys" Owner Steve Wagner said. "Housh and Jones really stepped it up and Ben was fantastic again for us."

Next up for the Maulers is Pittsburgh, a surprising 3-2 and two games back of the Maulers in second place in the East division. Wagner told FAA News Network "Pittsburgh has a solid club, but if our team performs, we should be in great shape."

Last known picture of Dwayne following the rivalry game

THE Rivalry

Some in the FAA have speculated that their geographic rivalry is the biggest in our fair league. Some have said that their division is THE division and united behind cheesy slogans.

Truth be told, there is only one true FAA RIVALRY, and another chapter will be written this weekend:

Maulers - Shipmen

No other so-called rivalry has as much rich history, no other rivalry can match the intensity, no other rivalry means so much to the post-season and championship implications than Maulers-Shipmen. This year is no different. The Maulers can take a stranglehold on the division with a win Sunday, the Shipmen can climb back into the race with a win.

The eyes of the FAA world will be in Imperial this weekend.