The
Detroit Seminoles are one of the premier elite teams
in semi-pro football history. Since
their inaugural season
in 1994 - as the Highland Park Seminoles (later changed
that season to the Detroit Seminoles) - the "Noles Nation" have
enjoyed one of the highest winning percentages in all of
minor-professional football and are arguably one of the most
recognized semi-pro programs in the country. Detroit's commitment
to excellence is extensively documented, with the Noles perennially
finishing in the top ten in most national polls for a decade.
Amongst their trophy case of achievements are: Current Back-To-Back
MLFN (Minor League Football News) National Championships
in 2002 and 2003 - 1 Runner-up USFA National Championship
in 1998 - 6 consecutive league championships, ( 2 Michigan
Football League Championships, 3 Mid-States Football League
titles, and last seasons coveted 2003 Mid-Continental Football
League - one of the top leagues in the country. Perhaps,
the Noles greatest accomplishment was a regular 52 game winning
season streak, which saw the Noles not losing a single league
game (MFL, MSFL, or MCFL) since 1996. That streak came to
a stunning end last season, when the Seminoles were defeated
by the Indiana Mustangs 17-14 on the road to end one of the
most amazing streaks in semi-pro history. The lost served
as a wakeup call to the Noles as the "Seminole Juggernaut" refocused
and powered to another league championship - defeating
the reigning 2002 MCFL Champion, Cleveland Lions in a thrilling
2003 MCFL Championship (21-17). The 11-1 Detroit Seminoles
were than invited to defend their 02 MLFN National Championship
where they defeated a powerful, 12-1 Minnesota Maulers
in
Miami, Florida to capture the 03 Championship, and accomplish
the rare back-to-back national title feat. This season
the Noles will go for the three-peat in National Championships
- and it's 7th consecutive league championship.
The Noles roster is a Michigan and Midwest "Who's-Who" of
former collegiate football players, ranging in experience
from the NFL (Marlion Jackson, Raphael Cooper, Cyril Weems,
John Olgesby) - NFL Europe/CFL (Roy Granger, Delius Morris)
- to AFL/AFL2/IFL (12 current players play on professional
arena football rosters in the off-season). The Seminole's
are also special off the field. The non-profit organization
is dedicated to the promotion of amateur football, as well
as committed in a host of community activities related
to charity activity, youth athletics, and sponsorship events.