Player Spotlight: USD RB Joe Ferguson

 

Height & Weight: 5'11" 212lbs
Position: Running Back
Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA
College: American River JC/University of San Diego
High School: Cardinal Newman

 

Ferguson joined the Toreros in 2012 after two seasons at American River Junior College. Despite sharing carries in a loaded backfield, he managed to stand out with his ability to make explosive plays whenever he got his hands on the ball. In 2013, Ferguson earned First-Team All-Pioneer Football League honors after rushing for 905 yards (3rd in PFL) while averaging 7.3 yards per carry (1st in PFL). He finished his two seasons at USD with 1,780 all-purpose yards and 14 touchdowns.



Enforcers vs. LAPD postponed due to theft

During a charity football game between the San Diego Enforcers and Los Angeles Police Department Centurions last Saturday at Salesian High School in Los Angeles, unknown suspect(s) broke into the Enforcers' locker room and took personal items including firearms, badges, jewelry, and cash that belonged to the players.

After the items were discovered missing upon the team's return to the locker room at halftime, the Enforcers and Centurions decided to postpone the game.

According to a report by KTLA, no items were stolen from LAPD players.

Detectives from the LAPD are actively investigating the case and no additional information is available at this time.

"The National Public Safety Football League is aware of the incident and remains committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all players and fans," said David King, President of the Enforcers.

Chargers release their 2014 regular-season schedule

 

The NFL announced its 17-week, 256-game regular-season schedule for 2014. Here are the teams the San Diego Chargers will face on their journey towards Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona.

 

Week 1: Monday, Sep. 8 at Arizona Cardinals (ESPN) 7:20 p.m.

Week 2: Sunday, Sep. 14 vs. Seattle Seahawks (FOX) 1:05 p.m.

Week 3: Sunday, Sep. 21 at Buffalo Bills (CBS) 10:00 a.m.

Week 4: Sunday, Sep. 28 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (CBS) 1:05 p.m.

Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 5 vs. New York Jets (CBS) 1:25 p.m.

Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 12 at Oakland Raiders (CBS) 1:05 p.m.

Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 19 vs. Kansas City Chiefs (CBS) 1:05 p.m.

Week 8: Thursday, Oct. 23 at Denver Broncos (CBS/NFLN) 5:25 p.m.

Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 2 at Miami Dolphins (CBS) 10:00 a.m.

Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 9 BYE

Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 16 vs. Oakland Raiders (CBS) 1:05 p.m.

Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 23 vs. St. Louis Rams (FOX) 1:05 p.m.

Week 13: Sunday, Nov. 30 at Baltimore Ravens (CBS) 10:00 a.m.

Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 7 vs. New England Patriots* (NBC) 5:30 p.m.

Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 14 vs. Denver Broncos (CBS) 1:05 p.m.

Week 16: Saturday, Dec. 20 at San Francisco 49ers (CBS/NFLN) 1:30 p.m.

Week 17: Sunday, Dec. 28 at Kansas City Chiefs (CBS) 10:00 a.m.

 

*Sunday night games in Weeks 5-16 are subject to change.

Surge rolls over Arizona 68-0

PHOENIX, AZ (04/19/2014) The San Diego Surge (3-0) pitched their second straight road shutout after a 68-0 win over the Arizona Assassins (0-2) Saturday night. This was also the second straight game where the Surge put more than 60 points on the scoreboard.

After only three games played this season, the Surge have outscored their opponents 189-6.

The Surge will return home next Saturday, April 26th to take on the West Coast Lightning in a rematch from last week, where they came away with a 62-0 victory at Linfield Christian High School in Temecula, CA. It will be the fifth meeting between the two teams with the Surge owning a 4-0 advantage in the all-time series.

Player Spotlight: USD WR Sam Hoekstra

 

Height & Weight: 5'9" 185lbs
Position: Wide Receiver/Punt Returner
Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
College: University of San Diego
High School: Santa Fe Christian

 

When Hoekstra wasn't making big-time plays as a receiver, he was proving to be one of the most prolific punt returners in USD football history. During his senior season in 2013, Hoekstra became the Toreros' all-time career leader in both punt returns (74) and punt return yards (740). He also holds the school record for most receiving yards in a single game after a 246-yard performance against Dayton in 2012.



Gallegos' five touchdown passes helps Surge rout Las Vegas in WFA opener

With the help of some great blocking from Katrina Walter (#55) and the offensive line, QB Melissa Gallegos (#3) finds Lanika Manning for her first TD pass since 2012.

 

 

SANTEE, CA (04/06/2014) In her first season back after taking a year off, quarterback Melissa Gallegos showed no signs of rust. Her five touchdown passes helped the San Diego Surge (1-0) open the 2014 season with a 59-6 win over the Las Vegas Showgirlz (0-1) Saturday night at Santana High School.

 

2014 Surge aims to reclaim national title

 

Return of the Founding Mothers

 

With a limited roster and the direction of new ownership, the San Diego Surge finished the 2013 campaign with a 9-2 record. It was another impressive season for the defending Women’s Football Alliance champions, but it ended with a 40-14 loss to the Central Cal War Angels in the conference semifinals.

 

It was their first season without quarterback and team co-owner Melissa Gallegos. After leading the team to a hard-fought victory in the 2012 WFA national championship game, the 11-year veteran and her partner Christina Carrillo decided to take a hiatus from football.

 

“I felt it was the right time to step away and let the mind and body heal,” said Gallegos. “I also had my first son Braydon and felt it was the right time to step away and spend time with him.”