In 2006, expansion ebbed a bit with the introduction of only two "additional" teams. The Utah Heat were added to the RMFL, effectively replacing the folded Utah Blitz and the Magic Valley Bulldawgs were voted in as a "new" team after new management took over the troubled franchise that had forfeited its first round play-off game in 2005. In Montana, the Bitterroot Blaze were formed out of Hamilton, Montana, a team that would make some real noise in 2006 and, perhaps the biggest story, some of the champion Rhino-Raiders formed a new team in Logan, Utah; the Cache Valley Bears. The Bears would be a top team in 2006, however, the discussion revolved early around just what would the formation of the Bears take from the defending champions. The now named, Ogden Rhino-Raiders, however, would not see a set-back. Taking advantage of the late folding of the Wasatch Wildcats, the Rhinos retooled their defense behind the tutledge of the ex-Wilcat defensive coordinator, even setting a league record in quarterback sacks for the season en route to another undefeated season. The biggest story of 2006, however, was the splitting of the RMFL into "two leagues". The RMFL formed a AAA division for its top teams to compete for the overall RMFL title and a AA, or developmental division, that would compete for a AA championship and the opportunity to improve and move up to compete in the AAA level. The Muddogs (formerly known as "Kamas Valley Muddogs") stepped to the forfront behind a new start quarterback (Jordan Kjar) and also went undefeated in the AA level, winning the first ever AA championship game over the Vipers by a 13-10 margin. The Ogden Rhino-Raiders would survive a hard-fought 35-28 victory over the improved Pocatello Predators in the semi-finals before playing a championship game re-match with the Madison Lionz. In another classic battle, the Rhino-Raiders were able to stay a step ahead of the Madison Lionz and the 2006 MVP, Troy Dougherty with a 34-26 victory despite being out-gained by the Lionz. The big story was two-fold. Another MVP rushing performance by Rashad Kennedy paced the Rhino offense, but it was an incredible attacking defensive effort, sacking Dougherty a record and an unbelievable 13 times getting a defensive team "co-MVP" determination as the Rhinos continued their impressive record of consistency, even in a season that started with the loss of several key players. Quarterback, Dave Stireman, had perhaps his best season in the RMFL, setting a record by tossing 30 touchdown passes while his favorite target, Damon Greenberry, set records in yards and receiving touchdowns (18) as well.
2006 Rocky Mountain Football League Standings[]
2006 Rocky Mountain Football League AA Mountain Division
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Kamas Valley Mud Dogs
Davis Vipers
Bear River Valley Rockets
Morgan Marauders
Magic Valley Bulldawgs
Grand Junction Scorpions
Snake River Sabercats
2006 Rocky Mountain Football League AA North Division
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Missoula Raptors
Bitterroot Blaze
Great Falls Gladiators
Helena Titans
Glacier Knights
2006 Rocky Mountain Football League AAA North Division
