Athens Crush Sign Two-Time Harlon Hill Trophy Winner Zach Zebrowski

October 14, 2026 - ATHENS, Ga. - The Athens Crush have added a nationally accomplished quarterback to their inaugural roster, signing Zach Zebrowski, a two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner and one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NCAA Division II history. Zebrowski joins the Crush after a remarkable collegiate career at the University of Central Missouri, where he won the Harlon Hill Trophy- the Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy- in both 2023 and 2024. He is only the fifth player in the history of... Full Story

Athens Crush Sign Reigning IFL MVP Liam Thompson

October 13, 2026 - ATHENS, Ga. - The Athens Crush have made a major addition to their inaugural roster, signing quarterback Liam Thompson, the reigning Indoor Football League Most Valuable Player, the organization announced today. Thompson joins the Crush following a spectacular 2026 season with the Green Bay Blizzard in which he established himself as one of the IFL's most dynamic quarterbacks. He passed for 2,743 yards and 66 touchdowns while adding 784 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns, leading Green B... Full Story

Athens Crush Reunite Les Moss with Rob Keefe for Inaugural Season

September 8, 2026 - ATHENS, GA - Two of the most accomplished coaches in arena football and indoor football history are teaming up once again. The Athens Crush have hired veteran coach Les Moss as the team's Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator for the franchise's inaugural 2027 season. The move reunites Moss with Athens Head Coach Rob Keefe for the sixth time. The two have worked together throughout their careers in both the Arena Football League (AFL) and Indoor Football League (IFL), including st... Full Story

Athens' New Indoor Football Team Is the Athens Crush

August 26, 2026 - The Indoor Football League's newest franchise officially has a name. The Athens Crush unveiled its team name and logo Wednesday as the organization continues preparations for its inaugural IFL season in 2027. The Crush will begin play in March at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia. Athens was awarded an IFL expansion franchise earlier this year and will be one of four new teams joining the league for the 2027 season. The franchise is led by an ownership group featuring Pro Football Hall o... Full Story

• Athens' New Indoor Football Team Is the Athens Crush - Athens Crush (IFL) August 26
• Athens Rock Lobsters Unveil Full 2026-27 Schedule Featuring 30 Home Games at the Tank - Athens Rock Lobsters (SPHL) July 30
• Athens IFL Franchise Lands Seven-Time Champion Rob Keefe as Team's First Head Coach - Athens Crush (IFL) June 26
• The IFL's New Athens Franchise Is All About Community - Athens Crush (IFL) May 29
• Athens Rock Lobsters Name Scott Burt General Manager & Head Coach - Athens Rock Lobsters (SPHL) May 29
• Athens Rock Lobsters Officially Announce Move to the SPHL Beginning in 2026-27 - Athens Rock Lobsters (SPHL) May 13
• Rock Lobsters Part Ways with Head Coach & General Manager Garrett Rutledge - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) April 24
• 4-Goal Third Period Crowns Crustaceans Continental Kings - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) April 10
• Athens Rock Lobsters Set Sights on Commissioners Cup - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) April 6
• Continental Clash Ends in Crustacean Overtime Victory - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 29
• Lobsters Fall against Twin City in First Overtime Loss of Campaign - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 28
• Ford's Hat Trick Burns Former Flock in 6-2 Athens Win - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 28
• Star Wars Night Brings a Galaxy Far, Far Away to the Tank on April 4 - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 27
• Rodeo Night Presented by Akins Ford & Wild Willies Rides into the Tank April 3 - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 25
• Pucks & Paws Presented by 23 Design Returns to the Tank this Sunday - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 24
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• Huntsville Havoc to face 2 new opponents as SPHL expands to 12 teams - SPHL WAFF (June 1)
• PHOTOS: Indoor football kicks off in Georgia - IFL Atlanta Journal-Constitution (May 22)
• Athens Rock Lobsters moving to SPHL next season - SPHL Fox 5 Atlanta (May 14)
• Athens Rock Lobsters joining the SPHL during the 2026-27 season - SPHL WAFF (May 13)
• Pee Dee IceCats sweep Athens Rock Lobster to win series - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 19)
• Photos from Pee Dee IceCats' first home playoff game - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 19)
• IceCats thump Rock Lobsters for 1st playoff victory - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 18)
• IceCats fall to Rock Lobsters 7-3 - FPHL Florence Morning News (March 13)
• Athens Rock Lobsters barely claw past IceCats - FPHL Florence Morning News (March 7)
• IceCats lose to Rock Lobsters on road - FPHL Florence Morning News (December 28)
• Pee Dee IceCats beat Rock Lobsters, end losing streak - FPHL Florence Morning News (December 27)
• Pee Dee IceCats lost 5th game in a row - FPHL Florence Morning News (December 12)
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