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Missed the BFL Bowl, check out the Highlights of the Icebergs win. BFL Bowl VI

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Also, Check out some of the best Photos of 2003 Photos!

-The League, now renamed, BFL (Beginners Football League) decides to try out the league again. Each team would play only 3 games all on the current BFL site.
-First BFL site is launched
-On June 24, 1998, the Celts and Dragons played on one of the hotest days in BFL history. They tie 35-35.
-The Sparrows take a 20 point lead on the Celts with 3 interceptions. Howie comes back to tie the game as time expires.
-The game clock is reduced from 6 minute quarters to 5 minute quarters.
-The Melody defeat the Dragons 25-0 by forfeit when Rich was unable to attend. This forfiet allowed the BFL to move on with it's season without dely. It also broke the streak of three ties in the first 3 games of 1998.
-On July 9, the first All-Star game took place. Adam filled in for the Dragons. This was the first filmed BFL game. The South toped the North 63-56.
-Adam played for the Dragons against the Sparrows. Ken won 84-77 but Adam impressed.
-The Dragons defeat the Melody 14-0 in a game with two 2 minute halves in the first ever BFL playoff game.
-August 16, 1998- BFL Bowl I- Sparrows vs. Dragons. The game goes back and forth throughout. The Sparrows hold onto a 70-63 lead as time expires to win. At half time, the Celts were awarded with the first ever MVP trophy, which was renamed in his honor to the "GoGo" award. Howie annouced the retiring of the Celts from the BFL. However, he would become the perminate automatic quarterback. Adam also announced that he will have a BFL franchise, named the Koala.

-Sean and Yardin are granted expansion teams to be called the Fear and Hurricane respectivly. However, Yardin drops out of exspansion bid. Charlie is awarded a team called the Sandstorm.
-Half Hour video is made for Photo Day III.
-Slogan: Don't Miss Out!
-The BFL removes tree at mid field
-A Brand new set is created for the 2002 season including a large banner and sideline rails.
-BFL packets are sent home to all of the players. Each packet includes a schedule magnet and BFL 2002 Phamlit.
-June 7: The Crusaders upset the Dragons and get a gatorade dumping, 63-56.
-June 11: The Sparrows and Bulldogs meet on the first ever Alumni Day. At half time the Melody and Koala played an quick intense game.
-The BFL Celebrates it's 50th game between the Black Knights and Sand Storm. A large attendance enjoys cake at halftime.
-June 24: The Bulldogs and Sandstorm play the first ever BFL "night game" under the lights. The entire BFL was lite as the Bulldogs picked off 3 passes to cruise to a 90-67 win over the Sandstorm.
-7/16:The Crusaders cap off a perfect 3-0 season with a 77-70 win over the Sandstorm.
-7/28:The Fear guarantee a victory over the Bulldogs in a game that was anticipated all season long. Sean played error free as he ended Andy's hopes of making the playoffs 77-70.
-8/1: The Dragons stated that they will retire at the end of the 2002 season. The Gambelrs and Dragons met in the playoffs in the game that included "The Catch". In the pitch Dark, Rich caught a perfect pass from quarterback Howie to win the game 57-55 to shock the league.
-8/4: The Sparrows and Dragons met in BFL Bowl V. Ken won the game as time expired 80-76. 16 people watched the game setting the record. The Dragons retired. The Crusaders brought home the MVP. Marko won the Commentator of the year award.