The North East Pennsylvania Miners were awarded “Best New Team of the Year” on the East Coast by Minor League Football News. The inaugural season for the Miners was highlighted by eight wins, a playoff appearance and record setting performances by Donnie Jackson-Bey, Malcolm Singleton and Matthew Pfancook. The Miners efforts off the field through community service and family entertainment were also recognized as Miners General Manager Michele LaMagna was awarded “Woman of the Year” for the East Coast by Minor League Football News. The Miners raised over $1000 for the American Cancer Society in the Relay for Life, conducted a mini football camp for the Duryea Wildcats and several benefits for Coach Charlie Wysocki who suffers from Bi-Polar Disorder. “It is very gratifying to be acknowledged by Minor League Football News for the hard work of many great people in our organization who want to give back to our area” stated Miners Head Coach and President Dan LaMagna. The Miners intend on playing all their 2007 home games at Scranton Memorial Stadium and are getting ready to kick off their 2008 “Football for the Fans” campaign. The Miners are bringing new competition to the area from the Regional Atlantic Football League...

The North East PA Miners, our areas newest minor league football team is hosting the only professional tryout of the All American Football League (AAFL) in the state of Pennsylvania on Saturday November 17th; registration is 11:30am. The tryout will run from 12pm - 3pm at the Riverfront Sports Complex in Scranton. Kickers will be taken to Scranton Memorial Stadium. The All American Football League is a newly formed for-profit, professional football league. Teams operate as divisions of the League whose football operations will be run by a quasi-independent board and General Manager. Some of the League's teams are hosted by universities with Division IA football programs and other teams play in independent venues. Games will be played in the spring and early summer. The AAFL League teams employ only those players who have both completed their college football eligibility and earned a four-year degree. This policy has a very positive impact on universities' NCAA Graduation Success Rate and their Academic Progress Rate. To the extent practical, graduates of host universities will play for the team hosted by their alma mater. Former Penn State graduate who played with the Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs has been invited...

NEPA Miners Offensive Lineman Sean Hill had a successful tryout with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers of the Arena 2 Football League. Sean is a 6’5” 330 pound Offensive Lineman who had an outstanding season for the Miners anchoring the left side of the line and being nominated to the North American Football League All-Star Team. “We don’t want to lose a kid like Sean; he is a good kid and a solid football player. But we also want to see our players advance and hopefully this can open up a door to Arena I for him,” said Miners Head Coach Dan LaMagna. Sean is 25 years old and needs to keep his weight in check to play at his highest level. Sean was actually a Tight End in High School, has played with three minor league teams and played football at Lackawanna College before joining the Miners. The NEPA Miners plan on having Sean train with Visions Fitness to prepare him for training camp. In the meantime, the Miners are preparing for their upcoming tryout and are looking for Offensive Lineman as the Miners are prepared for Sean to advance and Right Guard Ziggy Wisniewski has retired after an...

The NEPA Miners are 6-1 and have a huge game this Saturday night versus the Central Penn Piranha as the two top minor league football teams in Pennsylvania battle for first place. This is also the first time we are the only show in town as the Yankees and Pioneers are on the road. This big rematch (as Central Penn 7-0 won the first battle 21-14 in Harrisburg) will be American Cancer Society Night as the NEPA Miners continue to support the fight against Cancer. The game is Saturday Night 7:05PM at Lake Lehman's Edwards Stadium. Any additional coverage is appreciated to give our area fans an opportunity to see what NEPA Miners Football is about and to help support the American Cancer Society. ...

L to R: Chris Clauss, Mike Washo, Dan LaMagna & Donnie Jackson-Bey The North East PA Miners kicked off their inaugural NEPA Miners Night Out and Silent Auction on Saturday evening February 24th at the Regal Room in Olyphant. Over 150 fans, friends and members attended to celebrate a new minor league football team in NEPA. In attendance to support the NEPA Miners were Lackawanna County Commissioner Mike Washo and his running mate Chris Clauss. Mike Washo offered his support to the NEPA Miners and Chris Clauss shared football stories with the team. Chris Clauss and Miners Owner and Head Coach Dan LaMagna also share a football background as alumni of Lakeland High School. Introduced to the commissioners were Offensive Linemen Daniel Berlitz and Steve Polzella who were 2006 Minor League News All-Americans and running back Donnie Jackson-Bey who is 336 yards away from breaking the all-time minor league rushing record. Also in attendance was former Meyers and University of Maryland star Charlie Wysocki. Entertainment was provided by the party band “Shallow” and a silent auction was held throughout the night. Coach LaMagna was impressed with the support for the NEPA Miners first night out, “This was a great way to kick off our 2007 season,...

Running Back nears national record The NEPA Miners are proud to announce their first player signing. Running back Donnie Jackson-Bey has agreed to carry the ball for the team in 2007. He is 336 yards away from breaking the all-time minor league career record of 15,301 held by former Scranton Eagle Frank Yanik. Jackson-Bey will attend Wednesday, January 10th’s announcement at 3pm at Uno Fitness in Scranton. Donnie is a minor league football legend. His collegiate career started at Lackawanna College before continuing at Delaware State. In 1987 Jackson-Bey began six years with the Scranton Eagles. A couple seasons with the Northern Tier Bruins followed, then one campaign each with the Southern Tier Green Machine and Hudson Valley Saints. Currently he resides in Lackawanna County. The NEPA Miners are the newest member of the North American Football League (NAFL) pending stadium approval. On Wednesday they will hold a press conference to introduce President and Head Coach Dan LaMagna followed by an unveiling of the team’s new look. Uno Fitness is located on the second floor of the Icebox skating rink building in Scranton. In addition to Coach LaMagna and Jackson-Bey other coaches and players will also attend. A surprise addition to the staff is...

Press Conference January 10, 3PM @ UNO Fitness The NEPA Miners are ready to begin their first ever football season. On Wednesday, January 10th at 3PM, a press conference will be held at UNO Fitness in Scranton, located on the second floor of the Ice Box skating rink. All media are welcome to attend this major announcement. The Miners are a minor league football team located in Lackawanna County. They will play in the Pennsylvania division of the North American Football League (NAFL) beginning in the Summer of 2007. The NAFL is the largest football minor league in the world with over one hundred teams. The president of the Miners is Dan LaMagna. He will also serve as head coach and offensive coordinator. Coach LaMagna will be present at the reception to meet with the media, introduce coaches and unveil the team’s exciting look and vision. He spent the past season as running backs coach for the undefeated Lackawanna College Falcons. LaMagna also has previous head coaching experience with the Southern Tier Green Machine and the Scranton Eagles. The Miners are dedicated to offering an exciting form of family entertainment. The team will include players from the local area who share the love of...