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Monday, February 28, 2011

TUSAAFSS Needs your support

With the rising cost of travel and facility prices, TUSAAFSS is asking for financial help from Americans who are interested in helping the TUSAAFSS team. We are not funded by the millions like USA Football and other organizations who get money from the NFL. We are independent, and  do more grass roots things that really make a difference. We  have the TUSAAFSSF Foundation which works as the Non profit wing but we are new and need your help America. If you are interested in donating to TUSAAFSS please feel free to write us or check out web page www.tusaaf.com
TUSAAFSS also will be doing camps in the next few months to raise awareness about our organizations that will be spreading the goodwill of American Football around the world.
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TUSAAFSS Adds Former NFL Kicker Donald Igwebuike to staff.


Donald Igwebuike will be joining the staff as the kicking coach and African American Football Diplomat. Donald will also be involved in Kicking camps with the TUSAAFSS Staff and Players in April 2011. 

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Texas vs Nation report by TUSAAFSS Staff Member Matt Ciepiela Offensive Coordinator




On February 5, 2011, I attend the Texas vs.  The Nation senior bowl.   Before attending I had never heard of this senior bowl I was only familiar with the Under Armor senior bowl and East West Shrine game.  So going in I wasn’t hesitant   about the talent level but once I was there I was blown away at the amount of talent. Out of the 110 players 95 of them had invitations to the NFL combine in Indianapolis. All of the players playing in the game were rated by NFL scouts to be in the top ten at their respective position. Within those players were two first round prospect both nose tackles. One playing for the Nation his name was Kenrick Ellis from Hampton University which is located in Hampton, Virginia. The other playing for the Texas team his name was Jerrell Powe from Mississippi which is located in Oxford, Mississippi. 
When I first arrived to practice I was confused because there were player from colleges outside of Texas playing on the Texas team. I was then told that to be on the Texas team you just needed some kind of Texas tie the most obvious being playing for a state of Texas University or playing high school in the state of Texas. Which is how Mario Fannin, running back, from the National Champion Auburn Tigers was allowed to play on the Texas team.


As for the game, it started out looking like it would be a shootout because both teams scored on big plays in the first quarter. Taylor Potts from Texas Tech connected with Denarius Moore from Tennessee for the games opening touchdown 3 minutes into the first quarter. Then Damien Berry from Miami University ran for a 72 yard touchdown run.  After that both teams pretty much staled on all their drive with the final score being 13-7 Texas winning. Team Texas leads the overall series 3-2.  Taylor Potts was named game’s MVP.
Overall, I thought the talent level was great and could see this game become a great partner for Team USA American Football Stars and Stripes. All of the player will either be drafted or get picked up as free agents and given a look by NFL teams. For Team USA I would say keep a database of all these players because any of them would make great player for Team USA not all of the will make NFL rosters next year and our game will be a great opportunity for some of them to get another look in a game setting and to stay involved with football. 

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Friday, February 11, 2011

Who and What is the TUSAAFSS Mission.

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THE MISSION
Team USA American Football Stars & Stripes, main goal is to help with the
growth of American Football in Developing Countries at all levels. With the growing movement of American Football around the world, it is the TUSAAFSS’s mission to become the Best Non Professional Team that will be playing American Football in developing countries that have not yet had the entertainment experience of the game. TUSAAFSS partnerships with organizations that are involved directly will help pave the way for maximum exposure of the sport in
developing countries and help bring new relationships between different
countries. TUSAAFSS will consist of highly trained athletes and staff members who will help with the training of new athletes, as well as entertaining, along with the Stars & Stripes Cheerleaders and Mascot. TUSAAFSS’ games will be played internationally to show the true spirit of the sport of American Football. TUSAAFSS’ partnership with the Team USA American Football Stars &
Stripes Foundation will mainly be to provide entertainment to the foundation
when required. Please note that when we say Developing Countries, we mean countries that will be developing American Football programs.
THE TEAM
Team USA American Football Stars & Stripes Team will consist of recently
graduated college athletes and or former professional athletes. Each team member will be screened for athletic ability and character and will be supported by the Stars & Stripes Cheerleaders and team Mascot. The TUSAAFSS team will have a staff of coaches, trainers, and administrative professionals who will maintain the running of the team and help promote the different programs that will be set up in Developing countries. TUSAAFSS Team members will be available at all events to show the true meaning of the sport and create partnerships with organizations that are interested in starting American Football programs in their countries. The team will be an advertising beacon for the sport and will look for innovative ways of displaying sponsor logos directly on uniforms. TUSAAFSS will act as a valued entertainment magnet
that will draw fans of all ages to the sport of American Football in
Developing Countries.
Look for the addition of TUSAAFSS TV in the near future. We will feature our own TV network which will show the different programs we will helping around the world. Its not just about the sport its also about helping the culture of American Football which goes beyond just the sport itself. One of our goals is to make sure no athletes are left behind because they can not afford to pay to participate.



Friday, February 04, 2011

Game Rescheduled for last time Final date established as May 13th 2011
















Preparations are finally being made for this historic event in Abu Dhabi/Dubai. More to come on the events on the game along with Sponsors for the event. The UAE National team has delayed past plans on playing Egypt due to the unrest in Cairo at the moment. The USA Egypt Soccer game was postponed due to the unrest.