2014–2015 Israel Football League season

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2014–2015 IFL season
LeagueIsrael Football League
SportAmerican football
Regular season
Season MVPDani Eastman
Israel Bowl VIII
ChampionsJudean Rebels
  Runners-upTel Aviv Pioneers
Finals MVPDani Eastman
IFL seasons

The 2014–2015 Israel Football League season was the eighth season of the Israel Football League (IFL) and concluded with the Judean Rebels defeating the Tel Aviv Pioneers, 20-10, in Israel Bowl VIII.[1]

Regular season[edit]

The regular season saw the Judean Rebels earn the top seed in the postseason with an undefeated record.[2]

Pos Team Pld W L
1 Judean Rebels 9 9 0
2 Tel Aviv Pioneers 9 8 1
3 Haifa Underdogs 9 6 3
4 Ramat HaSharon Hammers 9 5 4
5 Jerusalem Lions 10 5 5
6 Petah Tikva Troopers 9 3 6
7 Mazkeret Batya Silverbacks 10 3 7
8 Be'er Sheva Black Swarm 10 3 7
9 Jerusalem Kings 9 0 9
Source: [citation needed]

Playoffs[edit]

In the Quarterfinals, the Hammers defeated the Lions and the Underdogs defeated the Troopers. In the Semifinals, the Rebels defeated the Hammers and the Pioneers defeated the Underdogs. In Israel Bowl VIII, the Rebels completed a perfect season by defeating the Pioneers 20-10.[1] Dani Eastman was named Israel Bowl MVP.[3]

Quarterfinals Semifinals Israel Bowl VIII
1 Judean Rebels 16
4 Ramat Hasharon Hammers 42 4 Ramat Hasharon Hammers 12
5 Jerusalem Lions 38 1 Judean Rebels 20
2 Tel Aviv Pioneers 10
2 Tel Aviv Pioneers 26
3 Haifa Underdogs 42 3 Haifa Underdogs 20
6 Petah Tikva Troopers 14
* Indicates overtime victory

Awards[edit]

  • Most Valuable Player: Dani Eastman, RB/DB/RS, Judean Rebels[3]
  • Offensive Player of the Year: Avrami Farkas, QB, Judean Rebels[3]
  • Defensive Player of the Year: Sandro Kalandadze, DE/LB, Beersheva Black Swarm[3]
  • Special Team Player of the Year: Elan Neiger, RS/P, Tel Aviv Pioneers[3]
  • Coaching Staff of the Year: Haifa Underdogs[3]
  • Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jason Armstead, RB, Haifa Underdogs[3]
  • Defensive Rookie of the Year: Rudy Rattner, DE, Haifa Underdogs[3]
  • Howie Osterer Sportsmanship Award: Dani Eastman, Judean Rebels[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Rebels Overcome Early Deficit to Top Pioneers in Israel Bowl VIII". Haaretz. 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
  2. ^ "IFL - Just another Israeli Football Sites site". 2015-03-29. Archived from the original on 2015-03-29. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Season Awards פרסי עונת 2014-2015 - IFL". archive.fo. 2018-07-10. Archived from the original on 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2018-07-10.