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The champions have come home. The Commisioners trophy has arrived at the Tigerhawk compound, the streets have been cleared, the fans are back in their houses. All after a thrilling welcome home party for the new Imperial Football League champions.
Tens of thousands of Tulsa fans lined the streets as the victory parade wound through the streets of Tulsa.
WR Ken Albriktsen waves to fans
The parade ended on the steps of City Hall. The players andcoaches were all present to receive the cheers and adulation from the crowd. !st to speak was Coach Poston "This has been years in the making. We have been working towards this moment for you fans. Now here it is, and we can say it: TULSA TIGERHAWKS, WORLD CHAMPIONS!"
Coach Poston at the rally
Next up was Imperial Bowl MVP Matt Sanford "That was an incredible game. We overcame the elements, we overcame the Seals. All season long our eyes were on the prize. We did it. And Tulsa, we did it for you!"
QB Matt Sanford greets the crowd
A parade of Tigerhawks spoke at the event. WR Chris Andrews "When I was drafted by Tulsa, I knew what was in place. I knew we would be here. The talent on this team is unbelievable. This has been th greatest time of my life. Thank you, Tulsa!" CB Oliver McKenzie was next " I have been in this league a long time. I have never been around a group of fans as dedicated as this group. I have never been on a team as loaded as this one. In fact, I love playing in Tulsa so much, I will be returning to play another season. I sat on the plane with GM Tarcone and agreed to accept the Franchise Tag. TULSA, IM COMING BACK!" This whipped the crowd into a frenzy.
Players addressing the crowd
The defense dominated play in the game. The team limited the high flying Seals to 2 field goals. The defense dominated all day.
The defense makes the cover of SI
Congratulations Tigerhaks, you deserved it.
Tens of thousands of Tulsa fans lined the streets as the victory parade wound through the streets of Tulsa.
WR Ken Albriktsen waves to fans
The parade ended on the steps of City Hall. The players andcoaches were all present to receive the cheers and adulation from the crowd. !st to speak was Coach Poston "This has been years in the making. We have been working towards this moment for you fans. Now here it is, and we can say it: TULSA TIGERHAWKS, WORLD CHAMPIONS!"
Coach Poston at the rally
Next up was Imperial Bowl MVP Matt Sanford "That was an incredible game. We overcame the elements, we overcame the Seals. All season long our eyes were on the prize. We did it. And Tulsa, we did it for you!"
QB Matt Sanford greets the crowd
A parade of Tigerhawks spoke at the event. WR Chris Andrews "When I was drafted by Tulsa, I knew what was in place. I knew we would be here. The talent on this team is unbelievable. This has been th greatest time of my life. Thank you, Tulsa!" CB Oliver McKenzie was next " I have been in this league a long time. I have never been around a group of fans as dedicated as this group. I have never been on a team as loaded as this one. In fact, I love playing in Tulsa so much, I will be returning to play another season. I sat on the plane with GM Tarcone and agreed to accept the Franchise Tag. TULSA, IM COMING BACK!" This whipped the crowd into a frenzy.
Players addressing the crowd
The defense dominated play in the game. The team limited the high flying Seals to 2 field goals. The defense dominated all day.
The defense makes the cover of SI
Congratulations Tigerhaks, you deserved it.
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