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It is with much excitement that we go into the first week of the inaugural season of the Halo Franchise League (HFL). My heart is racing already (though that could be the two coffees and one energy drink that I just drank) and I won't even be there! Now that the draft is done and the teams are getting familiar with their players, let's hear from the captains themselves. Some of the teams were very forthcoming, some were short and sweet, and others... not so sweet! Read on!!!

Unchained Zero, the proud Captain/Owner of The Los Angeles Raging Blasters had this to say:

"It is with great pleasure that I am able to talk to you people about my team. With Ephrum, Del, and Myself (Zero) no other teams will stand a chance when we start to whine. At that point Daisha, Iceman, Jxjw, or Fiending Madly will come in to wipe the floor with the opponents that we've sent into submission with our constant whining and arguing. But don't think whining is our only weapon. This team has some amazing chemistry already. We know pretty much what we should be doing on every map to get advantages over the other team. We're all lovers, but we're also fighters. So don't get any ideas. We look forward to this new and exciting season of the HFL and we look forward to playing against all of you.

Good Luck!"

SG Ace McKilty, President and CEO of the New Jersey Juggernaut submitted this release:

"For more than three years, I had hoped for some kind of running league at SG where stats were saved year to year and teams had a history. I'm very happy to have been awarded a franchise by my co-architects in this inaugural league.

Having lived my entire life in New Jersey, as well as having a 300 year family history in this state, it was a logical choice to base my operations out of New Jersey. As for the name Juggernaut, let's look at a definition:

A force regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path. It is especially applied to a team or group of people working together.

What better describes the dream that every player, no matter who they are, aspires to achieve? We're making a promise to the fans to give one hundred percent effort for every minute of every game. We will not rest until that final second ticks off the clock. We will work hard to live up to the juggernaut name and bring home the championship to New Jersey and our fans worldwide."

SG Roshambo Ya, heiress to the The Sunshine State Sentinels franchise, posted these comments:

"The Sunshine State Sentinels and the team's players are all excited about being part of the launch of the Seasoned Gamers Halo Franchise League (SGHFL). As an Owner/Captain/Player, I feel like we got in on the ground floor of something great here at SG. Unlike the other leagues...SGHL, SGHL 2, SGHL 3, SGHL 4, USFL, XFL, etc., that have come and gone due to being a limited term league, or failed financing, we feel like we are part of a new and permanent league here in the Seasoned Gamer community. We look forward to bringing you innovative and passionate gameplay each month during this inagural season, and we feel we have put together the team to deliver on that statement. Thanks to the SGHFL Commissioners and their support team of OSGL Architects, as well as the SG Community Leadership and it's Membership for making this league possible.

On behalf of The Sunshine State Sentinels, thank you for your time, and please... be sure to pick you your licensed SGHFL and Sunshine State Sentinel gear coming soon to a SG Swag Store near you.

GO SENTINELS!!!!"

SG Steelhead, the upstart commandant of the Pittsburgh Prophets was quoted as saying:

"The Pittsburgh Prophets ownership, players, and fan base are extremely excited for the inaugural season of the Seasoned Gamers Halo Franchise League. We are certain that this is the start of something great here at SG and we are all very happy to be a part of it. The privilege of being involved in something of this magnitude is appreciated by all and we will do our best to live up to the standards of Seasoned Gamers. We feel that we have a well-rounded squad, capable of making a good showing each week and perhaps bringing yet another title back to the City of Champions! Make some room at the podium, Steelers and Penguins... here come the Prophets!

That's all I got. Afacku, Noodles...I'm on vacation If you want to add anything, feel free to do so "

xXMuffinXx...er... Citizen Oni, lead screamer of the Baltimore Banshees had this to say:

"I don't have time for this shit, Noodles!"



SG Stretch, proud papa of the Carolina Copperheads made this statement:

"Carolina Copperheads Official Press Release: The management wishes to congratulate all of the Carolina Copperheads players for being part of the inaugural season of the Halo Franchise League. We are honored to be a part of this new endeavor and hope to bring the fans some exciting Halo action. We feel we have an amazing lineup capable of bringing a championship to the great state of North Carolina! We wish to extend a sincere 'Good Luck!' to all the teams in the Halo Franchise League. Let's make this season one of the best in the history of SeasonedGamers! GO COPPERHEADS!!!!"

Timtech, the founder of the Seattle Spartans only had this to say:

"We want the bomb and were going to score.
We are excited to be a part of the first season of the HFL....blah blah blah the other teams can suck it!"

SG Venom of the Michigan Meltdown had his PR people release this statement:

"Michigan Meltdown Press Release: The Meltdowns are excited to begin this HFL as the team with the best record in the league and hope to continue to be the best all the way until the end. The fans, players, the coach, and supporting staff all look forward to sniping, sticking, rocket launching, being not good, sleeping, mispelling names, and not talking our way straight to the top. This team is now the ultimate power in the universe so Darth Vader can stick that in his pipe and smoke it.

We would also like to thank our sponsors Alligatorade 'The sports drink with 4 more letters than the competition.' Thanks to their support we were able to guarantee the best possible team through special 'sessions' with the league (BTW Ace do you like the car?).

GO MELTDOWN!!!!!!!!!!"

SG Jango, matriarch of the Ventura Bruteshot was heard as saying:

"The Ventura Bruteshot are excited to be a member of the HFL. We look forward to building our fan base and look forward to a long relationship with the HFL. As the Owner/GM/Player I can promise you that each week we will put forth our best effort and that there will be no quit in us. We have a nice solid group of players with a team-oriented attitude who are eager to get to it. Thanks for the time and good luck to you all this season."

SG Noodles, Supreme Overlord of the Montreal Gausshogs, had this to say:

"It is with great confidence that I lead my troops to battle! Our Corps of hardened veterans, seasoned pros, and talented OSGL Rookies are already chewing bubble gum, and the ass kicking will start in seven short days. It is our honor to be part of this league, we look forward to meeting each and every opponent on the field of honor... and making them our bitches!"

Wicked Catfish, the really big deal of Mark V had this to boast:

I'm really excited about my team this year. We've got a group of really well-rounded players, all capable of taking on pretty much any role called for. Our team name, Mark V, is the name of Master Chief's armor from the original Halo. We chose this name specifically as homage to the fact that all of us are long-time SGers; with all but one of us joining way back in '04. Just like that armor, we're all old-school. What we lack in youth, we more than make up for in experience, so prepare for an ol' fashioned trip to the woodshed, folks.

SG Crazy8s of the Wisconsin Wheelmen could not be reached for comment.