2015 NDPFL CHAMPIONS
Only Team to Finish Undefeated in Southern Cal!
Donte Turner
2015 League MVP
Anthony Marshall
2015 Coach of the Year
Team MVP: Donte Turner
Offensive MVP: Robert Fuller
Defensive: Damien Hale
Rookie of the Year: Eric Marshall
Raider Award: De'Bron Jordan
Bucho Award: Robert Miller
Special Teams Award: Tim Parker
CALFORNIA RAIDERS WIN BATTLE VERSUS TROJANS
By Dwaine Radden Jr. University of New Mexico Sports Blog
The season finale for the Semi-pro California Raiders (9-0) ended with a close
battle Saturday night. The Raiders came off a two week break which included
a forfeit by the So Cal Gladiators and a much needed bye week following that.
They wrapped their perfect season up with a27-20 victory over the Las Vegas
Trojans who were also undefeated coming into Saturday’s big game. The
Raider defense had another stout performance, while being led by veteran
playerDonte “Pacman” Turner’s three interceptions one of which was returned
for a touchdown. One of Turner’s interceptions was returned to the 20 yard line
which set up a California Raider touchdown and helped change the momentum
of the game which was hard fought by the Vegas Trojans. The Raider’s Head
Coach Antonio Marshall said “We didn’t perform well offensively, but the
defense play well tonight.” Offensively the Raiders were sparked by veteran
quarterback Robert Fuller, who tossed two touchdown passes to veteran receiver
Mikael “Melo” Bowden. Fuller finished with 150 yards passing and ran for a 15
yard touchdown. But it wasn’t only the veterans who made an impact newcomer Eric Marshall also had a great night rushing behind veteran lineman Kirk Fields, DeBron Jordan, Andrew Repena, and James Sears who continued to dominate throughout the game. Marshall had a 45 yard run which set up the go ahead touchdown for the Raiders. Owner Dwaine Radden was impressed by their effort stating, “These guys are the biggest and best offensive line in the history of the Franchise.” Although the offense put up some points they had some costly turnovers that kept the Trojans in the game until the very end. The defense stepped up to save the day by keeping the Trojans from scoring offensively. Lamar Jones had an interception in the first quarter along with hard hitting from the Raider defense that held the Vegas Trojans to a goal line stand twice. Coach Marshall had high praise for the visiting team stating, “They’re a great organization who came to play and played a real good solid game.” The California Raiders will have time to rest before they prepare for the playoffs. The Raiders are no strangers to this type of success having won multiple championships with playoff appearances for the last ten years.
Raiders bring out the best of semi-pro football in San Bernardino
By Louis Brewster, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Read Online)
Over the course of the last decade, the California Raiders of the National Developmental Professional Football League have been quite successful, winning several title and a regular into the playoffs. The Raiders, who recently completed an undefeated regular season, will start the playoffs Nov. 14 at San Bernardino High School after earning a bye for the opening round.
The Raiders’ success can be traced to Dwaine Radden, who in addition to being its head coach, is also listed as the owner. He’s basically the glue that has held the team together under trying circumstances, that’s just the nature of semi-pro football.
Football: Major dreams live on in semi-pro league
The California Raiders are preparing for today's championship football game in Los Angeles, but at the moment, they're having to wait to get onto the practice field.
The fields are full of youth soccer games going on this evening, so the Raiders gather to talk and wait for the game on their assigned field to end, which happens sometime after 8 p.m.
California Raiders making Inland Empire very proud
The Raiders are coming, the Raiders are coming! Actually, they’re already been here for five years. The California Raiders, based in San Bernardino, are yet another one of the Inland Empire’s hidden jewels with the potential to really shine a great light on their community not just by winning on the field, but off as well.
Dwaine Radden Sr. to be inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame
The Minor League Football Association, has selected Head coach Dwaine Radden Sr. to be inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame, in 2013-14. Radden has been coaching football and a community mentor for athletes for over 22 years, at all levels and sports. He is ranked among Soc Cal’s top Minor League Football coaches, and is currently the Head coach of the Nationally ranked California Raiders football team, in San Bernardino, California. United Football Alliance League
Coach Radden Honored
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown Honors Fathers from the 47th District. This year’s honorees included: Sandy J. Torres, Principal, Ruth O. Harris Middle School in Bloomington; Floyd McIver, retired, United States Air Force, United States Army Reserves, Kaiser and California Steele; Dwaine Radden, Director of Operations, PAL Center in San Bernardino. Radden serves as the foundation for his house and provides for his family.
Semi Pro Talk 2013 Coach of The Year
San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation Recognizes Extraordinary Community Service and Humanitarian Individuals at Their Annual
The Community Service Award winner went to Dwaine Radden, Sr., newly appointed CEO of The PAL Center and PAL Academy High School. He has been a community mentor for athletes for over 22 years. He re-established a defunct San Bernardino Pop Warner Little Scholars program in 1997, which combined athletics and academics through Football and Cheer leading, for ages 7 through 14.
Dwaine Radden into The AAA Minor League Football Hall of Fame
Dick Suess, the Founder of the AAA Hall of Fame and former NFL player, called Radden a legend. He has been revolutionary in elevating this level of football and has impacted thousand of players and young men’s lives throughout the Inland Empire.
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