Since Monday, 5 March the National players start the camps at Tampa. 84 players fighting for the 48 spots on the 6 teams. On Thursday the players was allocated to the teams, as follow: Amsterdam Admirals Position Name Country OLC Matla, Pascal The Netherlands WRY Kinocrapa, Noriaki Japan WRT Schnee, Yoan France RBT Andrew, Michael Great Britan DLT Majando-Mwamba, Patrice Belgien DLT Yukhonovich, Artsem Belarius DLE Watts, Daniel Great Britan LBM Bjork, Carl-Johan Sweden LBO Mensah, Akwasi The Netherlands DBS Ivanov, Sergey Russia DBC Kato, Koki Japan Berlin Thunder Position Name Country WRY Tella, Gustavo Mexico WRY Gamez, Alejandro Mexico RBF Corona, Juan Jose Mexico OLG Garcia, Juan Meciko OLT Gutekunst, Samuel Germany DLE Finke, Patrick Germany DLE Ritzmann, Constantin Germany LBM Smith, Shaun Great Britan LBM Ewvaraye, Efe Finland LBO Topcu, Cneyt Turkey DBS Flemming, Oliver Germany Cologne Centurions Position Name Country WRY Malm, Christian Sweden WRY Ogawa, Michihiro Japan WRT Hippler, Werner Germany OLT Ewvaraye, Seppo Finland OLC Rantanen, Jarno Finland OLT Ademiluyi, Ayo Great Britan OLG Robles, Francisco Mexico DLT Lopez, Mauricio Mexico DLT Velasquez, Everado Mexico LBO Gardent, Philippe France LBO Cantu, Erick Omar Mexico DBS Schober, Daniel Germany Frankfurt Galaxy Position Name Land WRY Hagiyama, Ryoma Japan WRY Ohtaki, Yui Japan WRT Pawlik, Florian Germany RBF Latka, Martin Germany OLG Akah, Emmanuel Great Britan OLT Ansu-Yeboah, Kevin Germany DLT Benetka, Daniel Germany DLE Winkler, Ulrich Germany LBM Ishida, Rikyia Japan LBM Isai, Jesus Mexico DBC Greene, Lenny Germany Hamburg Sea Devils Position Name Land WRY McCready, Scott Great Britan WRY Chambers, Dwain Great Britan WRY Wong, Juan Mexico RBT Allen, Jermaine Great Britan OLC Blomvall, Carl-Jophan Sweden OLC Perea, Jose Mexico DLE Ishola, Ben Germany DLE Lopez, Gerado Mexico LBM Durde, Aden Great Britan LBO Hurtado, Jonathan Mexico DBS Ozongwu, Onoh Great Britan DBS Hori, Ryota Japan Rhein Fire Position Name Land WRY Allen, Marvin Great Britan WRT Luoto; Iiro Finland OLG Heyer, Peter Germany OLC Odenthal, David Germany DLE Mohr, Christian Germany DLT Solano, Salomon Mexico DLE Fuchs, Christian Germany LBO Adjei, Richard Germany LBO Castenada, Eduardo Great Britan LBO Brisbane, Jason Great Britan DBS Yanci, Richard Germany The biggest loss for the Galaxy is prolly T Samuel Gutekunst, who was allocated to Berlin. Ulrich Winkler is back at Frankfurt. He was part of a develop program, that allows National players to participate on NFL teams practice, but didn't count to the roster or the cap. Winkler was at Cleveland. Today the 1st US players arrive at the camps. Offensive skill position players, along with centers, were the first to arrive and they will now conduct a short passing camp before being joined by remaining offensive linemen, defenders and special teamers on Sunday. The first full team practices take place on Wednesday March 14.
The Centurions changed the teams name. They had become the Centurions Kln. Kln is the German Name for Cologne and the Centurions want to prove their ties with the city.
Camp Schedule Tuesday March 20 Combined workouts Matchups are as follows: 9 a.m. Amsterdam vs Hamburg 12 noon Cologne vs Rhein 3 p.m. Frankfurt vs Berlin Saturday March 24 Game-condition scrimmages Matchups are as follows: 9 a.m. Berlin vs Amsterdam 12 noon Hamburg vs Cologne 3 p.m. Rhein vs Frankfurt Wednesday March 28 Combined workouts Matchups are as follows: 9 a.m. Berlin vs Cologne 11:30 a.m. Amsterdam vs Frankfurt 2 p.m. Hamburg vs Rhein Saturday March 31 Game-condition scrimmages 8:30 a.m. Frankfurt vs Cologne 10 a.m. Rhein vs Amsterdam 11:30 a.m. Hamburg vs Berlin
Kickers & punters allocated http://www.frankfurt-galaxy.com/HTMLE/index.php4?ziel=news/view&ID=3135 Frankfurt Galaxy Kickers: Rhys Lloyd (Free Agent/Minnesota) Punters: Kyle Basler (Cleveland Browns) Jeff Williams (Free Agent/Adams State) Amsterdam Admirals Kickers: Jaret Johnson (Free Agent/Idaho State) Punters: Glenn Pakulak (Tennessee Titans) Berlin Thunder Kickers: Andrew Jacas (Free Agent/Fort Valley State) Punters: Tom Malone (New England Patriots) D.J. Fitzpatrick (Free Agent/Notre Dame) Long-snappers: Matt Guardia (Free Agent/San Diego) Cologne Centurions Kickers: Nick Novak (Chicago Bears) Mark Brubaker (Free Agent/East Stroudsburg State) Punters: Joel Stelly (Chicago Bears) Hamburg Sea Devils Kickers: Shane Andrus (Indianapolis Colts) Punters: Adam Anderson (Atlanta Falcons) Long-snappers: Jacob Rice (Free Agent/Oklahoma) Rhein Fire Kickers: Connor Hughes (Pittsburgh Steelers) Mark Hickok (Free Agent/Connecticut) Punters: Danny Baugher (New England Patriots) Long-snappers: Brian Jordan (Free Agent/Georgia) Barefooted kicker for us IIRC Olly
Maybe, but it must be a new thing. Emmitt Waldron the Irish LB for Claymores went to College & was listed as a national player. Sure theres more too
According to a Galaxy fan forum, Frankfurt looks better than Rhein Fire. The QB depht chart should be J.T O'Sullivan, Bruce Eugene, Kevin Eakin [img:400:300:2045a0a588]http://217.110.205.40/HTMLNEU/news/images/potd/2007/400x300%20Defense%20Interception.jpg[/img:2045a0a588] [img:276:200:2045a0a588]http://www.frankfurt-galaxy.de/HTML/news/images/20070321315401.jpg[/img:2045a0a588]
GALAXY GETS FIRST LIVE ACTION AGAINST THE RHEIN FIRE Frankfurt-Galaxy.com The Galaxy got their first taste of live action yesterday in a scrimmage with the Rhein Fire. The combined practice allowed for no cutting or tackling to the ground, but the players on both teams showed notable intensity. The teams played for pride, not points, and the sidelines erupted in cheers with each small victory, particularly during the group skill portion of the exercise. J.T. OSullivan stood out among the quarterbacks, completing six of seven passes for 94 yards. I thought he did a good job, said head coach Mike Jones. He really led the team up and down the field and made some good throws, but we know it takes more than good throws out there. Bruce Eugene racked up 63 yards on four-for-five throwing and Kevin Eakin was solid, with four completions for 39 yards. Brandon Middleton was the most frequent recipient of those throws and had three receptions for 68 yards. On one play, he took a particularly hard hit just as the ball came into his hands and still managed to bring it in for the completion. Robert Ortiz also looked strong and finished the day with three catches for 55 yards. The Galaxys running game was harder to measure, given the format of the scrimmage, but several players stood out as potential playmakers. Decori Birmingham rushed three times for a team-high 35 yards. Charles Anthony and Anthony Sherrell also rushed three times, for 18 and 16 yards, respectively. Coach Jones was especially pleased with the play of his defense. As always since weve been here, he said, our defensive line did a great job of getting out to the quarterback and pushing the offensive line back. I think our D-line did a great job today. Kenny King set the defensive bar with two sacks on the day. It was fitting that the first scrimmage of the season came against the Galaxys biggest rival, the Rhein. Its kind of a reoccurring trend, said WR Aaron Hosack, who caught one pass for 13 yards. We did it the last two years. A lot of these guys coming over dont know what the rivalry is about, so its cool to introduce it to them. I dont even like playing them during the regular season, said Coach Jones, but obviously we have to do that. This is one of our rivalries and it makes it a little tougher because the guys come out with a little more intensity, but its just a scrimmage for us and we know it doesnt count. It doesnt matter (what the score is), but it does matter how you show up.
JT is looking good again, I hope he will take the most snaps during the season. The workout was a little shortend, bc some the players and coaches get into a fight and had to be seperated by their teammates. It looks like Amsterdam can't forget the defeat in the WB. lol We Galaxy fans are a little sad right now. National DE Daniel Benetka had announced his retirement after the season. The "Bull" was an outstanding player for the last seasons, and after K Ralf Kleinmann had retired, the player most fans indentifed with. Rumors are around that he will appear in the WWE.
From NFLEurope.com Temperature rising The six NFL Europa League teams were tested in pressure situations for the first time on Saturday as the opening game-condition scrimmages of preseason training camp took place at Tampas Jefferson High School. The joint sessions, which were held in blistering and testing conditions, offered head coaches of all six clubs a first look at how their players would fare when the stakes are raised in the regular season. [hr:368ec918ba] The camp gets harder now and the players had to step up to secure a roster spot.
Jack Bicknell retires from coaching[hr:6f29f3fcce] Hamburg Sea Devils HC Jack Bicknell annouced his retirement today. After being HC inthe NFLE for 15 years, Bicknell said it was for health reasons. He was infected with a viruns in December, but never full recovered from it. He will be succeed by OC Vince Martino, who teamed up with Bicknell for more then 30 years.
Found this on NFLEurope.com Hamburg coach Bicknell resigns Jack Bicknell has stepped down as head coach of the Hamburg Sea Devils, citing health issues as the reason for his resignation. The 69-year-old Bicknell, who served as head coach of the Barcelona Dragons (1991-2003), Scottish Claymores (2004) and Sea Devils (2005-06), will be replaced by long-time assistant Vince Martino, who moves up from his position as offensive coordinator. I am, of course, really sad that I wont be going over to Hamburg as head coach of the Sea Devils, Bicknell said. But I didnt want to go over and then realize after two weeks that my health isnt good enough to coach the team. Bicknell, who is recovering from a virus he contracted in December, oversaw the opening two weeks of training camp in Tampa, Florida, before coming to his decision. .....
Today was the last day at the Tampa camps. The teams prepare to leave to US. The Frankfurt Galaxy is scheduled to arrive at the Rhein-Main Airport on Monday at noon. If work won't keep me away, I'll be there to take some pics.
