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World Bowl XV
World Bowl XV, officially known as Yello Strom World Bowl XV, was NFL Europa's 2007 championship game, and the final game in the league's history. It was played at Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany on Saturday, June 23, 2007. The defending World Bowl champion Frankfurt Galaxy (7–3) hosted the Hamburg Sea Devils (7–3) in their own home stadium. The game marked the third time that Frankfurt hosted the World Bowl. They were the host of World Bowl '98 and of World Bowl 2000. World Bowl XV was the only World Bowl under the new NFL Europa branding. It was also the first World Bowl appearance for the Sea Devils, while the Galaxy made their 8th appearance, extending the record they already held. Meat Loaf and Neverland Express served as the game's pregame show performance. The United States Army Europe Band and Chorus from Heidelberg, Germany served as the game's half time show performance. The Sea Devils won their first World Bowl championship with a 37–28 win, becoming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamburg Sea Devils (NFL Europe)
The Hamburg Sea Devils were an American football team that played in NFL Europe from 2005 to 2007. They played their home games at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion (also home to the German association football team Hamburger SV). They played their first game on 2 April 2005 losing 24–23 to the Cologne Centurions (who were the newest NFL Europe franchise before the Sea Devils). The Sea Devils' first win came in Week 3 of the 2005 season, with a 31–24 home victory over the then-struggling Rhein Fire. Their first head coach was Jack Bicknell, previously head coach of the defunct Barcelona Dragons and Scottish Claymores. The Sea Devils had directly replaced the Claymores after the 2004 season. On 1 April 2006, the Sea Devils recorded their first tie in franchise history. At home, they scored 17 points in the second quarter, against the Berlin Thunder. They had blown their 17-point lead before regulation ended. When no one scored in overtime, the game ended in a draw. This w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pregame Show
A pre-game, pregame, or pre-match show is a television or radio presentation that occurs immediately before the live broadcast of a major sporting event. They typically feature previews and analysis relating to upcoming games (either a larger fixture, or a single game), including panel discussions, reports filed from the sites of the day's game, interviews with players and other personnel (such as coaches), and other feature segments. The networks that broadcast the NFL were the first networks to create and air pre-game shows. CBS was the first to broadcast a sports pre-game show in 1964, when the network launched a 15-minute regional sports program that interviewed players and coaches and featured news and features about the league. The show aired immediately before games on CBS. The show originated in studio and live from the fields, and featured broadcaster Jack Buck. In 1967, the show grew to 30 minutes in length and in 1976, aired a new 90-minute “Super Bowl Special” befor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 NFL Europa Season
The 2007 NFL Europa season was the 15th season in 17 years of the American Football league that started out as the World League of American Football. 2007 was the first season the league was known as NFL Europa after being called NFL Europe since 1998. The NFL folded the league after the 2007 season. World Bowl XV World Bowl XV was held on Saturday, June 23, 2007, at Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany. The Hamburg Sea Devils defeated the Frankfurt Galaxy Two American football franchises have been referred to as the Frankfurt Galaxy: * Frankfurt Galaxy (NFL Europe), active in NFL Europe between 1991 and 2007 * Frankfurt Galaxy (ELF) The Frankfurt Galaxy is an American football team in Frankfurt, ..., 37–28. 2007 in American football NFL Europe (WLAF) seasons {{Europe-sport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sports Competitions In Frankfurt
Sport pertains to any form of competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. Sports can, through casual or organized participation, improve participants' physical health. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. In certain sports such as racing, many contestants may compete, simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; in others, the contest (a ''match'') is between two sides, each attempting to exceed the other. Some sports allow a "tie" or "draw", in which there is no single winner; others provide tie-breaking methods to ensure one winner and one loser. A number of contests may be arranged in a tournament producing a champion. Many sports leagues make an annual champion by arranging games in a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 In American Football
News January *1 – Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams is shot to death less than 12 hours after the Broncos played their final game of the 2006 season against the San Francisco 49ers. Williams and two companions, one male and one female, were shot when another vehicle pulled beside his rented limousine in downtown Denverdeadspin.com*1 – The Boise State Broncos defeated the Oklahoma Sooners, 43–42 (OT) in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl played in the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Following the game Boise State's Ian Johnson proposed to his girlfriendfiestabowl.org*8 – The Florida Gators upend the previously number-one-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 41–14 in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The win made the University of Florida the first school to hold the NCAA Division I men's basketball title and the NCAA Division I football title at the same time. *13 – The Indianapolis Colts defeat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Davis (American Football)
Josh Davis (born December 11, 1980) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Miami Dolphins in 2005. He played college football at Marshall University. Davis has also been a member of the New Orleans Saints, the Minnesota Vikings and the Carolina Panthers. High school career Before attending Marshall University, Davis was a Wide receiver at York Comprehensive High School. He was the All Region football player of the year his Sophomore, Junior and Senior year. He was also the Special Teams player of the year his Sophomore, Junior and Senior year. Davis was the Offensive player of the year his senior year and was selected and awarded as one of the top 100 football players in South Carolina. In addition, he lettered in basketball his Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior year. Davis lettered in track for the 100 yard meter for the state of South Carolina. He took first place in the 100-yard dash in the Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Ortiz (American Football)
Robert J. Ortiz (born May 30, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at San Diego State. Ortiz has also been a member of the Frankfurt Galaxy, Seattle Seahawks, BC Lions, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers and Hartford Colonials. Robert is also a model & actor, whom appeared in the former ABC reality show Expedition Impossible. Professional career Frankfurt Galaxy Ortiz was selected by the Frankfurt Galaxy in the eight round of the 2007 NFL Europa Free Agent Draft. He appeared in eight games (including four starts) and finished as the team's third-leading receiver with 27 receptions for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Hartford Colonials Ortiz was drafted by the Hartford Colonials The Hartford Colonials, originally the New York Sentinels, were a professional American football team that played in the United Football League in its 2009 and 2010 seasons. A c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane Andrus
Shane Andrus (born October 2, 1980) is a former American football placekicker. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Murray State University#Athletics, Murray State. Andrus has also been a member of the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Early years Andrus attended Murray High School (Kentucky), Murray High School where he played competitive football and baseball. In football, Andrus was an all-state selection as a placekicker and Punter (American football), punter, 1st team all region as a wide receiver and defensive back and he gained over 1,700 yards and scored 18 touchdowns in 2 years playing. In baseball, Andrus was an all-state performer as a shortstop and pitcher, participating in the KY state all-star game while hitting over .500 his senior season with 9 home runs, also striking out over 100 batters with a career-high 16 strikeouts in one game. Andrus set a Kentucky state record by hitting a hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decori Birmingham
DeCori Birmingham (born November 22, 1982) is a former professional gridiron football running back. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Arkansas. Birmingham was also a member of the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, Frankfurt Galaxy, Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers. On March 25, 2010, Birmingham signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. On June 9, 2010, Birmingham retired from professional football. DeCori is best known for his part in the "Miracle on Markham". During his sophomore season with the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2002, Arkansas trailed the LSU Tigers 20–14 with less than a minute remaining. The winner of this regular-season finale would win the SEC West Division championship, and earn the right to play in the 2002 SEC Championship Game. Birmingham, despite being covered by two defenders, caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Jones with o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jermaine Allen
Jermaine Allen (born November 30, 1983) is an American Football running back who plays for the London Warriors of the BAFA National Leagues. He has previously played in the NFL for Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. Since 1975, the te ... and in NFL Europe for Hamburg Sea Devils. References External linksChicago Bears bio 1983 births Living people [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Middleton
Brandon Anthony Middleton (born January 2, 1981) is a former American football wide receiver and currently is the offensive coordinator at Royal High School in Brookshire, Texas. Middleton was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2004. After playing college football at Houston, Middleton played five seasons in the National Football League, including the final two with the Detroit Lions. His top game in "Motown" came on Dec. 16, 2007, at San Diego when Middleton made four grabs for 32 yards and a nine-yard touchdown reception. Middleton has also been a member of the St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions of the NFL and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League and was named outside receivers coach for his alma mater Houston Cougars in February, 2011. Early years Brandon played wide receiver for the Alief Elsik Rams - a suburb of west Houston in Texas - under head coach Bill Barron and wide receiver coach Daniel McKamie during high school. He once had a 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
