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iceman99

Norfolk Fleet

Join Date: May 2005

Posts: 1417
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After much consideration Norfolk is stepping down

07-21-2025, 08:43 AM

The IFL has always had the biggest soft spot for me when it came to playing FOF... From Cringer, Hooper, Matt, Jeff, Argot, Vito, and so many other vets... and of course all the current owners... there have been a lot of great times in this league... I still remember joining the IFL after Vito (fellow co-worker) started talking about the game... and next thing I knew I had joined... 2005... 20 years of playing this game...

Started out with the original Columbus Fire which of course turned in to the Georgia Generals. Left for a few and took over another team that Hooper allowed me to rename the Columbia Fire who are now the chicharrons... then last but not least we took over the Norfolk Vipers ( a truly legendary team ) and it was good owning a team we could never seem to beat... we of course renamed them to the Fleet...

I think in all my years... I only one the ship once (2034 season I believe) but also had some good deep runs in the playoffs.... Maybe I should have retired then lol...

I just wanted to take the time to say thanks to all owners past and present.. Maybe I will be back I do not know, but this time does feel to be a bit more private... I am sure someone will take the team over and win (something I cant seem to do - That and draft anymore)...

Thanks you again

David

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joe the commissioner

Tijuana Tequila Worms

Join Date: Mar 2016

Posts: 837
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07-21-2025, 11:23 AM

Sad to see you go, but I completely understand. Good luck with all your endeavors.

Owner since 2034
IFL Champions: 2036, 2045, 2046, 2058, 2060, 2064

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SS Ralph Kerr (8x All-Pro, 3 rings)
QB Glen Buss (2x MVP, 2x OPOY, 4x All-Pro, 3x Imperial Bowl MVP, 3 rings)
WR Gage Clayton (2 rings)
DE Reginald Fisk (2x DPOY, 4x All-Pro, 3 rings)
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Mellman

Alaska Polar Bears

Join Date: Aug 2022

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07-21-2025, 03:18 PM

Sorry to see you go - one of the OG's, safe travels and maybe see you again some day!

GM Alaska Polar Bears Since 2059

Regular Season | 153-87 | .637 |

Post Season | 6-16 | .375 |

AC West Champ - 2062, 2066, 2073

EOS - 2073
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Bylanta

Vancouver Killer Whales

Join Date: Mar 2016

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07-21-2025, 03:22 PM

It was great playing with you David, you will be missed

Owner since 2034

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DE Shorty Cochrane (Century Club Member)
DE Asher Hutchins (Century Club Member)
TE Gus Graham
OT Freddie Covington
RB Wendell Emmons
OT Brian Fields
OT Roosevelt Cunningham
C Devante Stuart
QB Abe Campbell
OG Ellis Trainor
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Sabean

Las Vegas Hookers

Join Date: Mar 2016

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07-21-2025, 03:26 PM

Definitely understand and also your presence will be missed. One of the long timers, it's been fun and hope all goes well!

Owner since 2034
League's Worst Record: 2036, 2045, 2046
2057, 2061 IFL Champions
2060 - Undefeated regular season, then lost in 1st playoff game
Two QBs drafted #1 overall, then traded to others who made them into stars
Featured on Sweat Socks, 2056 and 2061 Editions (tm)
2045 Legend of the Game inductee Jay Keith (started 10 games for us)
Hall of Fame Inductees: WR Randy Fife (2048), TE Luis "Bundt Cake" Bunting (2060)
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