Pennsylvania Football News All-Time Challenge #1

This is the first in a yearly occurrence which PFN will choose (at random and mostly from the Hal Wilson "Great Pennsylvania Teams of the Past" articles) SIXTEEN (16) teams to compete in a computer simulation of what 'may' have happened if all of these outstanding teams were to meet in their prime.

We have arbitrarily established the modern day formations as the norm, and subsequently, have identified athletes to serve as kickers, punters, or even quarterbacks (as in the old single wing) to serve their teams.  Hence, passing will have a greater impact in this medium than it would have had in the earlier eras. Modifications have been made for the older teams and (where possible) actual stats used to more closely reflect the players' high school performances. Obviously, passing stats will be enhanced.  We hope you enjoy this little trip into football fantasyland.

The PFN staff will 'play' the games then report on the results (including summaries and stats) of each game, each round weekly.  This is for entertainment purposes and to also honor some of the great teams and athletes from our proud Pennsylvania high school football tradition. Your comments are welcomed, as are nominations for future teams... PROVIDED you furnish us with full rosters, results of each game, and stats (if possible.)

Send your views or ideas to tom@pafootballnews.com  Note: Tom Elling selected the teams involved at random. It in no way takes away from teams NOT selected.

Click on the team names below for Hal Wilson's detailed article on that team.  Games began October 29th.

October 29, 2005

November 5, 2005

Nov. 12, 2005

12/8/05

 

       
Coal Township 1955        
    Coal Twp  24-21      
North Hills 1987        
   Coal Twp  26-17    
Williamsport  1930        
    Uniontown 20-17      
Uniontown  1965        
      Neshaminy  24-0  
SpringfieldM  1970        
    Windber  23-14      
Windber  1942        
    Neshaminy  26-3    
Harrisburg  1919        
    Neshaminy  16-6      
Neshaminy  1971        
    photos are on the links .. and at bottom of this page   Neshaminy 19-10
Allentown  1944        
    Johnstown  22-0      
Johnstown  1958        
    Berwick  23-10    
Berwick  1983        
    Berwick  27-6      
Beaver Falls  1960        
      Pennsbury  25-17  
Steelton  1948        
    Steelton  29-17      
Upper St. Clair  1989        
    Pennsbury  30-21    
Ellwood City  1925        
    Pennsbury  23-20      
Pennsbury  1972        
       

 

 

Bucks County Courier Times' Writer Kevin Cooney's article on the PFN Computer Simulation Challenge Game

Check out the Neshaminy Football Website


1971 Neshaminy Football Coaches

  (photos courtesy Bob Willits - of the Neshaminy Football website)  


Short Picks: All Time Challenge - Finals