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 THE HISTORY
One autumn afternoon in 1996 as two faculty members were proctoring the
cafeteria...
John Jordan, 34, english teacher and alumnus,
challenged Steve Lemak, 25, technology teacher and alumnus,
to a friendly game of football...
"Thanksgiving morning... You get 6 of your friends
and I'll get 6 of mine!
And let's see if you young punks can win!"
And so it began that frigid morning...
Team Old vs. Team Young...
...and it continues today.
THE CO-FOUNDERS & TURKEY BOWL COMMISSIONERS
THE RULES
Teams divided by age to form Team Old & Team Young
Offense gets 4 downs to get to midfield for first down
Offense gets one first down per possession
7-MISSISSIPPI Rush Count
Defense allowed 1 blitz per set of downs (Must yell "BLITZ")
Offense must keep 2 linemen in to block
Defense must have 2 men on the line of scrimmage
Offensive linemen are ineligible receivers
More than 1 offensive player in the backfield means defense can rush immediately without using their blitz
After offense scores DEFENSE MUST HAVE A COMMUNAL CHUG
No onside kicks (implemented 1998)
MVP Selection: John Jordan and Steve Lemak (or designated player) will make selection at the end of regulation (implemented 2006)
Safety equals ½ point and possession (implemented 2007)
Overtime Process: Similar To College Rules - Each team gets 4 down to score starting at midfield (implemented 2008)
MVT Selection: All participating players in that year's Bowl will make selection at the end of regulation (implemented 2009)
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THE LOCATION
The Turkey Bowl has been played in Claymont, Delaware located north of Wilmington and south of the Delaware-Pennsylvania border, as well as in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania located just north of the Delaware-Pennsylvania border. Both locations are approximately 30 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Turkey Bowlers come from miles around including Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Connecticut to participate in the annual tradition.
Pennsylvania -Delaware - New Jersey Borders
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