TYROL, Austria – Nestled in the Austrian Alps the region of Tyrol offers a lot
of history for its residents and guests including one American making a
name for himself in a sport he played at Eastern Illinois University.
Former Panthers wide receiver Ryan Voss is finishing up his first season as
a member of the SWARCO Raiders, a member of the Austrian Football
League which plays American style football. The Raiders recently won a
double overtime game in the Eurobowl semifinals with a 56-49 win over the
Turek Graz Giants. In that game Voss shined making five catches for 171
yards and four touchdowns as he was named the game’s MVP.
The SWARCO Raiders will now get a chance at the Eurobowl title when they
play another Austrian team – the Raiffeisen Vikings who advanced by
defeating Finnish champion Senajoki Crocodiles.
All teams compete in the European Federation of American Football (EFAF)
with several teams holding marketing partnerships with National Football
League franchises. SWARCO is a marketing partner of the Oakland Raiders.
of history for its residents and guests including one American making a
name for himself in a sport he played at Eastern Illinois University.
Former Panthers wide receiver Ryan Voss is finishing up his first season as
a member of the SWARCO Raiders, a member of the Austrian Football
League which plays American style football. The Raiders recently won a
double overtime game in the Eurobowl semifinals with a 56-49 win over the
Turek Graz Giants. In that game Voss shined making five catches for 171
yards and four touchdowns as he was named the game’s MVP.
The SWARCO Raiders will now get a chance at the Eurobowl title when they
play another Austrian team – the Raiffeisen Vikings who advanced by
defeating Finnish champion Senajoki Crocodiles.
All teams compete in the European Federation of American Football (EFAF)
with several teams holding marketing partnerships with National Football
League franchises. SWARCO is a marketing partner of the Oakland Raiders.
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While not recognized on the same level as soccer on the European Continent, American football has found a niche
with teams playing to fanatic crowds. The Raiders play at Alpenstadion Wattens, routinely drawing sell out crowds
of 2,500. The stadium, located in Innsbruck, once housed part of the 1976 Winter Olympic Games.
Voss is currently one of four American born players on the Raiders roster. Teams are allowed to carry two
American players on offense and two on defense. He ranks second on the team in scoring and has emerged as
the Raiders top deep threat with 18.1 yards per catch.
“The more I looked into it, the more it was a pretty good deal,” Voss recently said. “It’s a great opportunity to see
Europe and get paid to do something that you love to do.”
Voss had been working as a substitute teacher in Florida and playing with the Florida Firecats, a lower level Arena
Football League team. This new opportunity will allow him to make a little more money and also travel around
Europe. In addition to playing in the six team Austrian Football League the Raiders also play games in Spain,
Norway, Germany and Italy as part of their 12-game schedule.,
A four-year wide receiver at Eastern Illinois, Voss twice led the Panthers in pass receptions in 2004 and 2005
ending his career with 126 receptions, 1,925 yards and 18 touchdowns from 2003-06.
with teams playing to fanatic crowds. The Raiders play at Alpenstadion Wattens, routinely drawing sell out crowds
of 2,500. The stadium, located in Innsbruck, once housed part of the 1976 Winter Olympic Games.
Voss is currently one of four American born players on the Raiders roster. Teams are allowed to carry two
American players on offense and two on defense. He ranks second on the team in scoring and has emerged as
the Raiders top deep threat with 18.1 yards per catch.
“The more I looked into it, the more it was a pretty good deal,” Voss recently said. “It’s a great opportunity to see
Europe and get paid to do something that you love to do.”
Voss had been working as a substitute teacher in Florida and playing with the Florida Firecats, a lower level Arena
Football League team. This new opportunity will allow him to make a little more money and also travel around
Europe. In addition to playing in the six team Austrian Football League the Raiders also play games in Spain,
Norway, Germany and Italy as part of their 12-game schedule.,
A four-year wide receiver at Eastern Illinois, Voss twice led the Panthers in pass receptions in 2004 and 2005
ending his career with 126 receptions, 1,925 yards and 18 touchdowns from 2003-06.
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