John Stocco has a pretty
good idea of what one of his
Christmas gifts from his
father will be.
It's John Grisham's newest
book, "Playing for Pizza," and
it's not a bad reference point
for Stocco, the former
Wisconsin quarterback who
agreed this month to play in
the very real football league
that Grisham fictionalized.
Stocco will join the Milan
good idea of what one of his
Christmas gifts from his
father will be.
It's John Grisham's newest
book, "Playing for Pizza," and
it's not a bad reference point
for Stocco, the former
Wisconsin quarterback who
agreed this month to play in
the very real football league
that Grisham fictionalized.
Stocco will join the Milan
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More than two years ago they
got together over the Internet
to play American football. On
Saturday this amateur team
will play in the Europe Cup for
the first time. They are simply
called THE CREW.
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got together over the Internet
to play American football. On
Saturday this amateur team
will play in the Europe Cup for
the first time. They are simply
called THE CREW.
Read Story
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Clayton Banner, Commissioner of the
Independent Indoor Football Alliance
(IIFA) will partner up with WSS to
create the premier clearinghouse for
American football players to pursue
the opportunity to play professional
football in Europe. Read Story
Independent Indoor Football Alliance
(IIFA) will partner up with WSS to
create the premier clearinghouse for
American football players to pursue
the opportunity to play professional
football in Europe. Read Story
Craig Guest - LB
University at Buffalo
(Germany, NFL, NFLE, AFL)
University at Buffalo
(Germany, NFL, NFLE, AFL)
G.C. McCoy - LB
Ottawa University
(Sweden)
Ottawa University
(Sweden)
Clarzell Pearl - QB
Northeastern University
(Germany)
Northeastern University
(Germany)
Joe Walland - QB
Yale University
(Germany)
Yale University
(Germany)
Maurice Banks - FS
Georgetown University
(Germany)
Georgetown University
(Germany)
Kyle McIntosh - RB
Syracuse University
(Austria, Germany)
Syracuse University
(Austria, Germany)
Rick Horner - WR
Graceland College
(Germany, Sweden, England)
Graceland College
(Germany, Sweden, England)
Daniel Benetka - DL
University of Idaho
(Germany, NFLE)
University of Idaho
(Germany, NFLE)
Chris Vogt - RB
Eastern Oregon University
(Germany)
Eastern Oregon University
(Germany)
Estrus Crayton - Athlete
USC
(Germany)
USC
(Germany)
Kent Anderson - HC
Kiel Baltic Hurricanes
(Germany)
Kiel Baltic Hurricanes
(Germany)
Mike Reed - Former coach
in Germany now on staff
with NC State.
in Germany now on staff
with NC State.
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Playing and Coaching American Football is no longer limited to the
soil of the United States. Professional "Club" football teams in
Europe are in constant search for professionals to fill their rosters
and coach their teams. World Sports Scouting has become the
bridge for players and coaches to compete overseas. With over a
decade of European experience, we have extended the playing
fields throughout the world. If a football career in Europe is your
passion, World Sports Scouting can take you there.
soil of the United States. Professional "Club" football teams in
Europe are in constant search for professionals to fill their rosters
and coach their teams. World Sports Scouting has become the
bridge for players and coaches to compete overseas. With over a
decade of European experience, we have extended the playing
fields throughout the world. If a football career in Europe is your
passion, World Sports Scouting can take you there.
Former Tigers football star
preparing for pro game in
Europe By Joshua Boyd
For a short time each night,
just before he goes to bed,
George Abele studies the
German language. It’s about
the only time he has to do so,
but within a year, he will be
surrounded by people
speaking “Deutsche.”
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preparing for pro game in
Europe By Joshua Boyd
For a short time each night,
just before he goes to bed,
George Abele studies the
German language. It’s about
the only time he has to do so,
but within a year, he will be
surrounded by people
speaking “Deutsche.”
Read Story
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Innsbruck wins EURO BOWL
XXII against Vienna 28 : 24
The Swarco Raiders Tirol win a
dramatic final in the Eurobowl
XXII with 28:24 (6:14; 8:10;
14:0; 0:0) against the Raffeisen
Vikings and make Tyrolean
sports history. They are the first
club sport to win a Champions
League Final. Since that victory
the Swarco Raiders really feel
to be number ONE in Europe.
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XXII against Vienna 28 : 24
The Swarco Raiders Tirol win a
dramatic final in the Eurobowl
XXII with 28:24 (6:14; 8:10;
14:0; 0:0) against the Raffeisen
Vikings and make Tyrolean
sports history. They are the first
club sport to win a Champions
League Final. Since that victory
the Swarco Raiders really feel
to be number ONE in Europe.
Read Story
Rhinos in NFL Italy, known as the Lega Nazionale Football
Americano Italiano in Italian, and will immediately be one of
the league's top players when the season starts in March.
Read Story
Americano Italiano in Italian, and will immediately be one of
the league's top players when the season starts in March.
Read Story
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Former Johnson C. Smith University
Marquis Belton, All Time Leading
Receiver wins an EFAF Cup
Championship with the Berlin Adler
(Germany)
The Berlin Adler defeated the Parma
Panthers (Italy) by the convincing
score 29-0 to win the 2008 EFAF
Cup Championship. Berlin hosted
the match at Jahnsportstadion and
became only the second German
team to take home the trophy in
EFAF Cup history. Read Story
Marquis Belton, All Time Leading
Receiver wins an EFAF Cup
Championship with the Berlin Adler
(Germany)
The Berlin Adler defeated the Parma
Panthers (Italy) by the convincing
score 29-0 to win the 2008 EFAF
Cup Championship. Berlin hosted
the match at Jahnsportstadion and
became only the second German
team to take home the trophy in
EFAF Cup history. Read Story
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Willing and Abele: Former
Ipswich standout to play
football in Europe
George Abele of Ipswich
heard about an unusual job
was finishing up at Mount Ida
College in Newton.
"They needed a middle
linebacker in France," said
Abele, 23, who tore it up for
Ipswich High before moving
on to Mount Ida. However, the
student in him said he should
stick around and pick up his
degree, which is precisely
what he did.
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Ipswich standout to play
football in Europe
George Abele of Ipswich
heard about an unusual job
was finishing up at Mount Ida
College in Newton.
"They needed a middle
linebacker in France," said
Abele, 23, who tore it up for
Ipswich High before moving
on to Mount Ida. However, the
student in him said he should
stick around and pick up his
degree, which is precisely
what he did.
Read Story
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Tommy Guy - QB
American International
(Germany)
American International
(Germany)
Ken Suhl - QB
University of New Haven
(England, Denmark, Germany)
University of New Haven
(England, Denmark, Germany)
Larry Atkinson Heading To
Germany To Play Pro
Football
Larry Atkinson wanted to
play professional football,
but at age 26, the Gar-Field
High School graduate
knew his chances were
limited and his time was
running out.
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Germany To Play Pro
Football
Larry Atkinson wanted to
play professional football,
but at age 26, the Gar-Field
High School graduate
knew his chances were
limited and his time was
running out.
Read Story
Taz Wallace Going Overseas
to Continue Football Career
The dream of playing
professional football has led
former Bulldog standout Taz
Wallace overseas as he will
strap on a helmet as part of the
Triangle Razorbacks in the
Danish American Football
Federation (DAFF). The all-time
leading tackler in the history of
Adrian College says that
perseverance has always
played a big part in his success.
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to Continue Football Career
The dream of playing
professional football has led
former Bulldog standout Taz
Wallace overseas as he will
strap on a helmet as part of the
Triangle Razorbacks in the
Danish American Football
Federation (DAFF). The all-time
leading tackler in the history of
Adrian College says that
perseverance has always
played a big part in his success.
Read Story
Jerod Void - RB
Purdue University
(Germany)
Purdue University
(Germany)
Antoine Jones - RB
Mars Hill College
(Germany)
Mars Hill College
(Germany)
George Abele will be playing for
the PLFA Champions, The Crew
Wroclaw (Poland)
George Abele of Ipswich, MA has
been saying for months that he
can't wait to play pro football in
Europe. His wait just got much
shorter.
Abele, 23, was counting on going
overseas next March, but a spot
opened up with a top team in
Wroclaw, Poland
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the PLFA Champions, The Crew
Wroclaw (Poland)
George Abele of Ipswich, MA has
been saying for months that he
can't wait to play pro football in
Europe. His wait just got much
shorter.
Abele, 23, was counting on going
overseas next March, but a spot
opened up with a top team in
Wroclaw, Poland
Read Story
George Abele has arrived in
Wroclaw, Poland and is ready to
lead The Crew to another PLFA
Championship. Abele is the first
imported American to sign a
contract with the Polish Football
League. The Wroclaw Gazeta
immediately interviewed Abele
upon his arrival. Read Story
Wroclaw, Poland and is ready to
lead The Crew to another PLFA
Championship. Abele is the first
imported American to sign a
contract with the Polish Football
League. The Wroclaw Gazeta
immediately interviewed Abele
upon his arrival. Read Story
G.C. McCoy, former Ottawa
University standout has returned
home from a season playing football
for the Tyreso Royal Crowns of the
Swedish American Football League.
The Royal Crowns play in the
SuperSeries League which is the
top league in Sweden. McCoy has
written about his experience.
Read Story
University standout has returned
home from a season playing football
for the Tyreso Royal Crowns of the
Swedish American Football League.
The Royal Crowns play in the
SuperSeries League which is the
top league in Sweden. McCoy has
written about his experience.
Read Story
Patrick McCarthy leads Djurgardens IF (Sweden) to a perfect
11-0 football season. The former University of Minnesota player
is an ambassador on and off the football field. His defense has
given up a mere 47 points in 11 games while posting a
staggering 6 shutouts. Read Story
11-0 football season. The former University of Minnesota player
is an ambassador on and off the football field. His defense has
given up a mere 47 points in 11 games while posting a
staggering 6 shutouts. Read Story
Patrick McCarthy - LB
University of Minnesota
(France, Sweden)
University of Minnesota
(France, Sweden)
Former Brave G.C. McCoy
Enjoying Football Career in
Sweden The Ottawa University
and NAIA All-American, G.C.
McCoy, is enjoying his football
career in Sweden. The linebacker
from Inola, Oklahoma has been
in Tyreso, Sweden for the past
eight weeks, learning the culture,
the language and playing and
teaching the game. Read Story
Enjoying Football Career in
Sweden The Ottawa University
and NAIA All-American, G.C.
McCoy, is enjoying his football
career in Sweden. The linebacker
from Inola, Oklahoma has been
in Tyreso, Sweden for the past
eight weeks, learning the culture,
the language and playing and
teaching the game. Read Story
World Sports Scouting's Chris Merritt
has been chosen to represent the
USA and coach USA Football’s Junior
National Team. He was selected by
Head Coach Chuck Kyle of Cleveland
St. Ignatius High School to be his
assistant and coach the defensive
backs. Coach Merritt is currently the
head football coach at Christopher
Columbus High School in Miami and
also works in the WSS Scouting
department. Merritt also coached in
Germany for the Hamburg Blue Devils.
Read Story
has been chosen to represent the
USA and coach USA Football’s Junior
National Team. He was selected by
Head Coach Chuck Kyle of Cleveland
St. Ignatius High School to be his
assistant and coach the defensive
backs. Coach Merritt is currently the
head football coach at Christopher
Columbus High School in Miami and
also works in the WSS Scouting
department. Merritt also coached in
Germany for the Hamburg Blue Devils.
Read Story
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James Peremenis - OL
Carson Newman College
(Germany)
Carson Newman College
(Germany)
Mark Grocholski and
Clayton Banner with
the (PLFA) Polish
League of American
Football President,
Jedrzej Steszewski in
his country's capital
Warsaw.
Last season's PLFA
Champions, The Crew
Wroclaw, took on the
Warsaw Eagles in a
hard fought semifinal
game. The Eagles
defeated The Crew by
Clayton Banner with
the (PLFA) Polish
League of American
Football President,
Jedrzej Steszewski in
his country's capital
Warsaw.
Last season's PLFA
Champions, The Crew
Wroclaw, took on the
Warsaw Eagles in a
hard fought semifinal
game. The Eagles
defeated The Crew by
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the score of 8-7 when they scored and completed a two point
conversion in the last two minutes of the ball game.
conversion in the last two minutes of the ball game.
Pro Football Weekly -
Crowning Achievement,
By Seth Gruen
Former NAIA standout's
no fish out of water
playing football in
Sweden. Read Story
Crowning Achievement,
By Seth Gruen
Former NAIA standout's
no fish out of water
playing football in
Sweden. Read Story
Keith Greer, A One-Man Wrecking Crew Some say Keith
Greer exemplifies all that is good about collegiate athletics.
And now, he hopes to carry that quality with him to the next
level. Read Story
Greer exemplifies all that is good about collegiate athletics.
And now, he hopes to carry that quality with him to the next
level. Read Story
Merritt's Eyes Opened After Coaching in Germany
Team USA defensive backs coach Chris Merritt did a lot of
growing up in Germany, where he coached the Hamburg Blue
Devils for three seasons. Read Story
Team USA defensive backs coach Chris Merritt did a lot of
growing up in Germany, where he coached the Hamburg Blue
Devils for three seasons. Read Story