Past Champions 2023 – Brent Knudson 2022 – Andy Lisowski 2021 – Brent Knudson 2020 – Brent Knudson 2019 – Scott Knepel 2018 – Steve Pintar 2017 – Andy Lisowski 2016 – Steve Pintar 2015 – Dennis Helm 2014 – Andy Lisowski 2013 – Phil Hinman 2012 – Phil Hinman 2011 – Steve Pintar 2010 – Laurie LeBouef 2009- Phil Hinman 2008 – Steve Pintar 2007 – Bob Vanderpoel 2006 – Larry Knepel 2005 – Charles Bahringer 2004 – Steve Pintar 2003 – Bob Vanderpoel 2002 – Andy Lisowski 2001 – Larry Knepel 2000 – Scott Kanter 1999 – Phil Hinman 1998 – Jim Lamb 1997 – Larry Knepel 1996 – Jim Lamb 1995 – Jim Lamb |
Coach of the Year (Knepel Award) 2023 – Brent Knudson 2022 – Andy Lisowski 2021 – Brent Knudson 2020 – Dennis Helm 2019 – Phil Hinman 2018 – Phil Hinman 2017 – Dennis Helm 2016 – Charles Bahringer 2015 – Phil Hinman 2014 – Dwight Yarger 2013 – Phil Hinman 2012 – Phil Hinman 2011 – Charles Bahringer 2010 – Laurie LeBouef 2009 – Larry Knepel 2008 – Steve Pintar 2007 – Phil Hinman 2006 – Larry Knepel 2005 – Charles Bahringer 2004 – Andy Lisowski 2003 – Andy Lisowski 2002 – Larry Knepel 2001 – Steve Pintar 2000 – Dennis Helm 1999 – Larry Knepel |
Comeback Coach of the Year (Hinman Award) 2023 – Steve Pintar 2022 – Patrick O’Dell 2021 – Laurie Lebouef 2020 – Brent Knudson 2019 – Scott Knepel 2018 – Laurie Lebouef 2017 – Andy Lisowski 2016 – Steve Pintar 2015 – Dennis Helm 2014 – Dwight Yarger 2013 – Steve Pintar 2012 – Patrick O’Dell 2011 – Scott Knepel 2010 – Bob Vanderpoel 2009 – Patrick O’Dell 2008 – Dennis Helm 2007 – Steve Wayne 2006 – Andy Lisowski 2005 – Dwight Yarger 2004 – Dennis Helm 2003 – Paul Frank 2002 – Bob Vanderpoel 2001 – Steve Pintar 2000 – Bob Vanderpoel |
Best Team Photo 2015 – Discontinued 2014 – Charles Bahringer 2013 – Patrick O’Dell 2012 – Dennis Helm 2011 – Laurie LeBoeuf 2010 – Andy Lisowski 2009 – Larry Knepel 2008 – Laurie LeBoeuf 2007 – Patrick O’Dell 2006 – Charles Bahringer 2005 – Paul Frank 2004 – Jim Lamb 2003 – Jim Lamb 2002 – Bob Vanderpoel 2001 – Phil Hinman 2000 – Jeff Makinen |
League MVP 2023 – Christian McCaffrey 2022 – Jalen Hurts 2021 – Jonathan Taylor 2020 – Patrick Mahomes 2019 – Lamar Jackson 2018 – Patrick Mahomes 2017 – Antonio Brown 2016 – David Johnson 2015 – Cam Newton 2014 – Aaron Rodgers 2013 – Peyton Manning 2012 – Adrian Peterson 2011 – Aaron Rodgers 2010 – Aaron Rodgers 2009 – Chris Johnson 2008 – Kurt Warner 2007 – Tom Brady 2006 – LaDainian Tomlinson 2005 – LaDainian Tomlinson 2004 – Peyton Manning 2003 – Priest Holmes |
The Challenge 2017 – Discontinued 2016 – Charles Bahringer (Dave Robarge forfeit – Big Marko League) 2015 – Phil Hinman 2014 – Rick Markowski (Big Marko) 2013 – Phil Hinman 2012 – Phil Hinman 2011 – Charles Bahringer 2010 – Bob Vanderpoel 2009 – Patrick O’Dell 2008 – Rob Rabe (Big Marko) 2007 – Phil Hinman 2006 – Andy Lisowski 2005 – Dave Wagner (Big Marko) 2004 – Steve Pintar 2003 – Rick Markowski (Big Marko) 2002 – Larry Knepel 2001 – Dave Wagner (Big Marko) 2000 – Charles Bahringer (Big Marko) |
Other Highlights
2023:
- Dwight allowed the 7th most points in a season with 1,632.
- Dennis Helm and Brent Knudson had the longest winning streak at 5 games.
- Rookie QB CJ Stroud (Juggernauts) scored 66 points during week #9, he threw 5 TD passes, 470 yards passing, rushed for 10 yards and one rushing 2-point conversion.
- Highest Scoring team award was changed to a $5.00 weekly highest scoring team over the 14 regular season games.
2022:
- Andy Lisowski won 10 games in a row. He last lost during Week #7, and never lost the rest of the season.
- Kyle Kuopus won 11 games on the season to be tied for second place all-time.
- Steve Pintar allowed 1,752 points scored on the season becoming the most points allowed during a season.
- Dwight Yarger allowed 1,612 points on the season, placing him in the Top-ten in most points allowed during a season.
- Kyle Kuopus started the season 9-0, the longest winning streak in league history, up that point, see above.
- Dwight won during week #7 without scoring a single point from both RBs. Never heard of that happening.
- Lamar Jackson scored 62 points during week #2, he threw 3 TDs, rushed for 119 yards including 79 yard TD and passed for 318 yards. Tua Tagovalloa scored 65 points, also in Week #2 but wasn’t started by Dwight Yarger.
- Sam Zarr took control of the Leakers from Scott Knepel. Team name was changed to The Rookie.
- League changed waiver process from Wednesday PM to Tuesday PM. On Wednesday AM, each team will know if they got their requested player instead of waiting for Thursday AM.
- Highest Scoring team award was changed to a $3.00 weekly highest scoring team over the course of the 14 regular season games.
2021:
- Laurie LeBoeuf had the longest winning streak with 8 wins in a row.
- Dennis Helm edged Brent Knudson by three points to win the highest scoring team on the season with 1,634 points scored.
- Andy Lisowski beat Charles Bahringer 179-173 for the highest scoring game during the season.
- Justin Herbert was the highest scoring player with 66 points during week #5.
- League went from a 13-game schedule to 14 games. Week #8 became a flex week North VS South, based on Standings.
- Longtime former league owner: Brian Erickson passed away at age 55 on June 12, 2021.
2020:
- Brent Knudson won the league championship despite starting 0-5 to open the season.
- Alvin Kamara scored 58 during week 16 when he rushed for a NFL record tying 6 TDs in one game.
- Brent Knudson was the highest scoring team during the year with 1,557 points scored.
- Brent Knudson had the longest winning streak with 7 games in a row to end the season.
- Patrick Mahomes was the highest scorer with 61 points when he threw 5 Tds and 416 passing yards during week 8
- Kyle Kuopus took control of Phil Hinman’s team.
- On January 30, 2020, Phil Hinman lost his battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 72 years old. He leaves our league as a 4 time champion, 11 championship game appearances, 9 division titles and never missed the playoffs from 1999-2015. He will be missed.
2019:
- Aaron Rodgers was the highest scoring player during the season with 6 points during week 7.
- Steve Pintar had the longest winning streak in the league with 7 wins in a row.
- Scott Knepel was the highest scoring team, beating Steve Pintar by 8 points over the course of a season.
- Phil Hinman had the highest weekly score of 186 points.
- Lamar Jackson set the NFL single season rushing record by a QB with 1,206 yards.
- Drew Brees moved to #1 for passing TDs over a career.
- Michael Thomas set the NFL reception record during a single season, surpassing Marvin Harrison.
2018
- Phil Hinman had the longest winning streak in the league with 8 in a row.
- Phil Hinman was the highest scoring team on the season with 1,790 points scored.
- Andy Lisowski had the highest weekly score of 172 points.
- Patrick Mahomes and Jared Goff had the highest weekly scores with 66 points.
- Bob Vanderpoel decided to leave the league after the first online draft. Brent Knudson took over control of the team before week #1 of the regular season.
2017
- Dennis Helm was awarded the highest scoring team for the season by 1,484-1,483 over Charles.
- Dennis Helm was the highest scoring weekly score of 195 points.
- Longest winning streak was 7 games by Dennis Helm.
- Alex Smith was the highest scoring player with 63 points after he passed for 4 Tds, 366 yards and rushed for 70 yards,
2016
- In a first, the Challenge was cancelled this season after Dave Robarge refused to accept our yearly challenge. Not sure if we will continue in 2017.
- Dennis Helm had the highest weekly score of 176 points.
- Andy and Steve had the longest winning streak at 4 games each.
- Matt Ryan scored 58 points for the Attack after he passed 4 TDs and 503 yards with only 1 INT.
2015
- Patrick had the highest weekly score of 161 points.
- Phil and Dennis had the longest winning streaks at 4 games each.
- Drew Brees scored 76 points for the Dominators after he passed for 7 TDs and 505 yards, but had two INTs.
2014
- Dwight Yarger had the longest winning streak at 8 games.
2013
- Phil Hinman scored a record 239 points in week 15.
- Nick Foles became the highest scoring bench player when he threw 7 TDs, 406 passings yards and rushed for 14 yards to score 80 points on the Phollies bench.
- Peyton Manning set the league’s single scoring 78 points when he threw 7 TDs and 462 yards.
2012
- Scott Knepel had the longest winning streak with 8 games.
- The highest scoring team on the year was Dennis Helm with 168 points.
- The highest scoring player was Doug Martin with 69 points with 250 rushing yards and 3 long TD runs.
2011
- Charles had the longest winning streak during the season at 7 games.
- Aaron Rodgers had the highest scoring week with 68 points. 408 yards, 4 passing and 2 rushing TDs.
- The highest scoring team on the year was the Juggernaughts with 167 points scored.
2010
- Scott Knepel took control of the Leakers to keep the Leakers within the family.
- Michael Vick scored 72 points in week 10, he threw for 333 yards, 4 TDs and 2 rushing TDs and 80 yards rushing.
2009
- Tragically we lost long time league owner Larry Knepel on Saturday, December 12th. He was 62 years old.
- The highest scoring team on the year was Larry Knepel with a 177 points during Week 7.
- Patrick O’Dell had the longest winning streak with 8 wins in a row.
- Tom Brady was the highest scoring player with 66 points. with 6 TD pases.
2008
- Drew Brees became only the second QB to throw over 5,000 yards in a season.
- Brett Favre (NY Jets) was the highest scoring player with 63 points, after he threw 6 TDs during week 4.
- Three teams (Dennis, Steve & Phil) each won 4 games during the year.
- Andy Lisowski scored the most points during the year with 167 points.
2007
- Phil scored a record 1,834 points during the regular season.
- Adrian Peterson set the NFL Single season rushing mark with 296 yards and 3 TDs on route to a 60 point week.
- The Phollies beat the Mudders 184-181 in the highest scoring game in league history.
2006
- Andy Lisowski had the longest winning streak at 7 games.
- Donovan McNabb had the highest scoring week with 51 points.
- Larry Knepel scored the most points (168) during week 9.
- League went from a 14 game regular season to 13.
2005
- Dwight Yarger won a league record 12 games during the regular season.
- Phil Hinman scored an incredible 199 points during Week 8.
- Donovan McNabb had the highest points scored in one week with 55 points.
- Andy Lisowski allowed 1,640 points (14-week season).
2004
- Peyton Manning threw 49 TD passes a NFL Record.
- Steve Pintar won 8 straight during the year.
- Andy Lisowski scored 1791 points during the regular season.
- Jim Lamb allowed a league record 1,721 points (14-week season).
2003
- Clinton Portis ran for 5 TDs and scored 72 points.
- Steve Pintar Scored 181 points during the regular season.
- Peyton Manning scored 69 points.
2002
- Bob Vanderpoel
Won 7 straight games during the year.
2002-1999
- Phil Hinman
Made the championship game 4 straight years going 1-3.
2001
- Steve Pintar began the season at 8-0.
2000
- Dennis Helm’s Jimmy Smith scored three td’s while receiving for 291 yards, totally 65 points in a single game.
- Kevin Frank allowed 1,648 points (14-week season).
1999
- Jim Lamb scored 201 points in Wildcard round
Overall Records
Name | Games | Wins | Loses | Ties | Pct. | Championship Appearances |
Championships | Division Titles |
Kyle Kuopus | 55 | 34 | 21 | 0 | .618 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Brent Knudson | 82 | 41 | 41 | 0 | .500 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Steve Pintar | 349 | 179 | 154 | 6 | .522 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
Dennis Helm | 321 | 170 | 148 | 3 | .535 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Sam Zarr | 28 | 14 | 14 | 0 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Charles Bahringer | 307 | 149 | 156 | 2 | .489 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Andy Lisowski | 307 | 158 | 145 | 4 | .521 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Dwight Yarger |
265 |
121 |
139 |
5 |
.465 |
2 | 0 | 3 |
Laurie LeBoeuf | 211 | 94 | 115 | 3 | .452 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Patrick O’Dell |
251 |
114 | 136 |
1 |
.456 |
1 | 0 | 3 |
Former Owners | ||||||
NAME | GAMES | WINS | LOSSES | TIES | PCT. | Championships |
Phil Hinman | 294 | 171 | 118 | 5 | .592 | 11 – Champ. Appearances – 4 Championships – 9 Division titles |
Larry Knepel | 164 | 93 | 68 | 3 | .578 | 3 |
Brian Erickson | 42 | 24 | 18 | 0 | .571 | 0 |
Steve Wayne | 26 | 13 | 12 | 1 | .520 | 0 |
Gregg Erickson | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | .500 | 0 |
Bob Vanderpoel | 268 | 131 | 133 | 4 | .496 | 2 |
Jim Lamb | 98 | 47 | 49 | 2 | .490 | 3 |
Scott Kanter | 56 | 26 | 29 | 1 | .473 | 1 |
Scott Knepel | 157 | 67 | 87 | 3 | .435 | 1 |
Jeff Makinen | 42 | 17 | 25 | 0 | .405 | 0 |
Paul Frank | 56 | 22 | 33 | 1 | .400 | 0 |
Kevin Frank | 70 | 23 | 47 | 0 | .329 | 0 |
Craig Buske | 28 | 8 | 18 | 2 | .308 | 0 |
Note: I became the commissioner of the SEBFL league in 1998.