World Bowl 2000
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Fire celebrate another World Bowl
June 25, 2000
RHEIN Fire was celebrating another World Bowl success Sunday after sneaking past the Scottish Claymores 13-10 on the back of Pepe Pearson's 1-yard run with just 1:12 remaining in a thrilling championship showdown at Frankfurt's Waldstadion. The Fire won the game with tough defense and some hard fourth quarter running from Pearson, who gained 48 yards on six carries on the game-winning drive. Despite being held to 90 yards passing and being intercepted twice, Fire quarterback Danny Wuerffel admitted to being thrilled at winning a World Bowl ring. The former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback said: "It's a great great feeling to win a championship with these guys. The character on this team is as good as any I have ever been around and that's what got us through at the end of the game.
"The defense dominated and even though our skill position players didn't connect, we ran the ball hard and this is a great feeling." Pearson, who finished with 61 rushing yards, added: "It feels great to be part of a championship team and we're glad we did this for the fans, the coaches and everybody back home. It was a great experience." Head coach Galen Hall said: "I'm very proud of our football team, our coaches and everyone connected with our organisation. We fought very hard and I expected it to come down to the last minute because that's the way this season has gone and they are a very good team."
Wuerffel will now turn his attention to attempting to win a job in the NFL, although he did admit he wouldn't worry too much about the future immediately after World Bowl 2000. He said: "If I never play another down of football I will be real happy it ended like this on a team with players like Pepe Pearson and playing for a coach like Galen Hall. "There's something real special about this group of people. Maybe coming all the way to Germany made us learn to love one and other, and that makes it real sweet and real special.
"There are guys on this team who I will be friends with for a long time." Having lifted his second World Bowl in three years, Hall made it clear he would love to return to Germany for another season with the Fire.
"I certainly don't think it's time to say goodbye," Hall said. "Unless the Rhein Fire has something to say about it. I'm very happy with life in Dusseldorf and this organization. "I really haven't thought about stepping down so hopefully everything will work out next year." The World Bowl trophy, which stands 14 inches high, consists of a nine-and-one-half-inch crystal sphere and a permanent display base. The sphere, which is an outline of the world, was etched with a high-pressured knife by hand. It was produced by John Morrison, of Cornerstone Glassworks of Dallas, Texas. After the London Monarchs defeated the Barcelona Dragons in World Bowl '91, they stored the coveted trophy inside the Tower of London. The crystal sphere of the World Bowl trophy weighs 41 pounds (18.6 kg). In comparison, the Vince Lombardi Trophy, awarded annually to the winner of the Super Bowl, weighs 6.7 pounds (3.04 kg).
The players' share is $3,000 to each member of the winning team and $1,500 to each member of the losing team . Ticket Prices range from DM 25 to DM 75. |
Game: Rhein Fire vs Scottish Claymores
Date: 25th June, 2000
Game time/Kickoff: 1:00 pm Eastern, 10:00 am Pacific, 7:00 pm Central European Time, 6:00 pm British Summer Time
TV (LIVE): FOX (USA), Star TV (Asia), FOX Sports* (Australia), DSF (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), Rogers (Canada), Sky Sports (UK), Tele Plus (Italy), FOX 8 (The Netherlands), FOX Sports Americas (Latin America), Tele Deportes (Spain), AFRTS (Worldwide)
Radio: One-on-One Sports Network
Venue: Waldstadion; Frankfurt, Germany
Attendance: 35,860
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Scoring Summary First Quarter FIRE 9:48, M.Burgsmuller 21 yd. Field Goal (11-51,5:12) CLAY 8:38 A.Stecker 36 yd. run (R.Hart,kick)(3-75,1:10) Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE GAME SUMMARY
DATE: 06/25/2000 Day of Week: Sunday Starting Time: 7:07 PM Central Europe Time
VISITOR: Rhein Fire VS HOME: Scottish Claymores
AT Waldstadion; Frankfurt, Germany
Played outdoors on turf: GRASS
Game Weather: cloudy
Temp: 63
Humidity: 65
Wind: W 12 mph
OFFICIALS
Referee: Bill Leavy Umpire: Charles Hannah
Line Judge: Jeff Seeman Side Judge: Mike Weir
Head Linesman: Pierre Pagnon Back Judge: Jim Howey
Field Judge: M. Weatherford
LINEUPS
Rhein Fire | Scottish Claymores
OFFENSE DEFENSE | OFFENSE DEFENSE
WR 1 A.Johnson LE 71 D.Ham | WR 81 S.Couper LE 90 M.Mason
LT 66 D.Collins LT 95 M.Douglas | LT 77 J.Tenner DT 74 A.Dingle
LG 77 B.Adams RT 69 K.Anderson | LG 62 B.Cavil DT 97 N.Scarlett
C 67 C.Brymer RE 99 L.Fitzpatrick | C 64 M.Newell RE 92 J.Threats
RG 75 C.Heimburger LOLB 46 D.Renfro | RG 63 J.Gamble OLB 53 J.Hesse
RT 73 P.Swanson MLB 53 J.Baisley | RT 67 C.Green MLB 50 M.Finkes
TE 85 L.Hart ROLB 59 K.Ogle | TE 89 R.Brady OLB 54 P.Glover
WR 18 K.Nord LCB 30 D.Gardner | QB 13 K.Daft LCB 38 D.Hawthorne
WR 86 K.Drake RCB 36 D.Mallard | RB 27 A.Stecker RCB 36 K.Blackwell
QB 7 D.Wuerffel SS 33 N.Ferguson | H 85 W.Tate SS 29 M.Ray
RB 20 P.Pearson FS 29 C.Akins | WR 84 D.Gibson FS 45 B.McElmurry
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P 2 R.Williams,QB 8 M.Lytle,K 10 M.Burgsmuller,| WR 4 D.Sellers,QB 5 M.Crandell,QB 7 T.Sunaga,K
K 13 P.Elezovic,RB 21 O.O.O.Oyo,DB 23 | 8 R.Hart,P 15 J.Ballantyne,WR 19 D.Mitchell,DB
S.Gehloff,RB 25 O.Carter,CB 35 S.Fisher,S 40 | 20 C.Taylor,WR 21 R.Blenman,S 26 G.Williams,RB
M.Hickl,S 44 A.Mitchell,RB 45 W.Hatzky,LB 50 | 28 S.Stacy,RB 33 B.Snell,CB 40 H.Tarver,TE 42
A.Doghmi,LB 55 D.Pearce,LB 58 V.Bradford,C 63 | T.Allen,RB 44 P.Sochart,LB 56 R.Taylor,T 65
M.Early,DE 72 B.Lano,G/T 79 B.Nichols,WR 81 | S.Curry,DE 75 J.Benoit,OL 76 S.Scifres,WR 80
K.Lyck,WR 84 J.Ogden,TE 87 R.Neufeld,DL 98 | S.Sanford,TE 88 N.Abe,DT 91 T.Tovo,DE 93
E.Brown | R.Simmons,DE 99 C.Ward
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Play-by-Play
1st Quarter
RF wins toss, elects to receive, and SC elects to defend the West goal.
R.Hart kicks 58 yards from SC30 to RF12, S.Fisher ret. to RF30 for 18 yards (H.Tarver).
SC- PENALIZED 15 yards for Face Mask (PerFoul-15 yrds).
Rhein Fire at 15:00
1-10-RF45D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to A.Johnson. pass right side
Scottish Claymores time out at 14:30. First time out.
2-10-RF45P.Pearson left tackle to RF49 for 4 yards (M.Ray, M.Finkes).
3-6-RF49D.Wuerffel left end to SC38 for 13 yards (C.Taylor).R1
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1-10-SC38D.Wuerffel pass to R.Neufeld to SC38 for no gain (J.Hesse). pass left side
SC- PENALIZED 5 yards for Illegal Substitution. No Play
1-5-SC33D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass to J.Ogden to SC28 for 5 yards (P.Glover). pass right sideP2
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1-10-SC28D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to J.Ogden. pass right side
RF- PENALIZED 5 yards for Delay of Game. No Play
1-15-SC33D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to J.Ogden (M.Ray). pass over the middle
Official time out at 12:09. Injury Time Out RF 84 Jeff Ogden
2-15-SC33O.Carter left guard to SC30 for 3 yards (B.McElmurry).
3-12-SC30D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass to J.Ogden to SC10 for 20 yards (K.Blackwell). pass right sideP3
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1-10-SC10D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to K.Drake. pass right sideline caught out of bounds
2-10-SC10O.Carter right guard to SC10 for no gain (H.Tarver, A.Dingle).
SC- PENALIZED 5 yards for Illegal Substitution. No Play
2-5-SC5 O.Carter left end to SC4 for 1 yard (M.Finkes).
3-4-SC4 D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to L.Hart (M.Finkes). pass over the middle
4-4-SC4 M.Burgsmuller 21 yard field goal is GOOD. Center-D.Renfro. Holder-R.Williams.
==== RF 3 SC 0, 11 plays, 51 yards, 2 penalties, 5:12 drive, 5:12 elapsed =====
==== RF 3 SC 0, 11 plays, 51 yards, 2 penalties, 5:12 drive, 5:12 elapsed =====
P.Elezovic kicks 53 yards from RF30 to SC17, S.Sanford ret. to SC25 for 8 yards (C.Akins).
Scottish Claymores at 9:48
1-10-SC25A.Stecker right end, pushed out of bounds at SC34 for 9 yards (C.Akins).
2-1-SC34K.Daft pass to W.Tate to RF36 for 30 yards (N.Ferguson, C.Akins). pass right sideP1
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1-10-RF36A.Stecker up middle for 36 and TOUCHDOWN.R2
R.Hart extra point is GOOD. Center-R.Brady. Holder-W.Tate.
=========== RF 3 SC 7, 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:10 drive, 6:22 elapsed ============
=========== RF 3 SC 7, 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:10 drive, 6:22 elapsed ============
R.Hart kicks 55 yards from SC30 to RF15 and out of bounds.
SC-R.Hart PENALIZED 0 yards for Kick Out of Bounds.
Rhein Fire at 8:38
1-10-RF40D.Wuerffel sacked at RF39 for -1 (R.Taylor).
2-11-RF39P.Pearson right guard to RF42 for 3 yards (M.Ray).
3-8-RF42D.Wuerffel pass to P.Pearson to SC49 for 9 yards (J.Hesse). pass right sideP4
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1-10-SC49D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to J.Ogden (D.Hawthorne). pass left side
2-10-SC49P.Pearson left end to SC41 for 8 yards (J.Threats).
Rhein Fire time out at 5:41. First time out.
3-2-SC41D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass to K.Nord to SC31 for 10 yards (B.McElmurry). pass over the middleP5
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1-10-SC31D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass to K.Nord to SC31 for no gain (K.Blackwell, M.Ray). pass right side
2-10-SC31O.Carter left end to SC20 for 11 yards (B.McElmurry).R6
Official time out at 4:03. Injury Time Out SC 92 Jabbar Threats
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1-10-SC20D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to J.Ogden. pass oer the middle overthrown
2-10-SC20O.Carter left end to SC17 for 3 yards (M.Finkes, B.McElmurry).
RF-R.Neufeld PENALIZED 10 yards for Offensive Holding. No Play
2-20-SC30D.Wuerffel pass is INTERCEPTED by D.Hawthorne at SC4.
D.Hawthorne to SC7 for no return (K.Nord).
Scottish Claymores at 2:49
1-10-SC4A.Stecker left end to SC4 for no gain (J.Baisley).
2-10-SC4K.Daft pass incomplete to D.Sellers. pass left sideline overthrown
3-10-SC4K.Daft pass incomplete to D.Sellers. pass right sideline underthrown
4-10-SC4J.Ballantyne punts 45 yards to SC49, Center-R.Brady. S.Fisher ret. to SC33 for 16 yards (W.Tate).
Rhein Fire at 1:20
1-10-SC33D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass to K.Drake to SC30 for 3 yards (K.Blackwell). pass over the middle
2-7-SC30P.Pearson left tackle to SC25 for 5 yards (B.McElmurry).
3-2-SC25D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass incomplete to K.Drake (D.Hawthorne). pass left side
END OF QUARTER Score Time First Downs Efficiencies
==== Quarter Summary ==== Poss R P X T 3Down 4Down
Rhein Fire 3 12:21 2 4 0 6 4/6 0/0
Scottish Claymores 7 2:39 1 1 0 2 0/1 0/0
Rhein Fire continued.
4-2-SC25P.Elezovic 43 yard field goal is No good, short. Center-D.Renfro. Holder-R.Williams.
Scottish Claymores at 14:54
1-10-SC33A.Stecker left end to SC40 for 7 yards (J.Baisley, A.Mitchell).
2-3-SC40K.Daft pass to A.Stecker, pushed out of bounds at SC45 for 5 yards (C.Akins). pass right flatP3
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1-10-SC45B.Snell left end to SC47 for 2 yards (D.Mallard).
2-8-SC47B.Snell left end to RF46 for 7 yards (L.Fitzpatrick).
3-1-RF46K.Daft pass to S.Sanford to RF40 for 6 yards (D.Gardner). pass right sidelineP4
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1-10-RF40A.Stecker right end to RF37 for 3 yards (J.Baisley).
2-7-RF37K.Daft pass to D.Sellers to RF12 for 25 yards (D.Gardner). pass right sidelineP5
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1-10-RF12K.Daft sacked at RF22 for -10 (B.Lano).
Scottish Claymores time out at 10:59. Second time out.
2-20-RF22K.Daft right end to RF8 for 14 yards (J.Baisley).
SC-C.Green PENALIZED 10 yards for Offensive Holding. No Play
2-30-RF32K.Daft pass to A.Stecker to RF28 for 4 yards (S.Fisher). pass right side
RF-D.Mallard PENALIZED 5 yards for Face Mask (Incdntl-5 yards).
2-21-RF23K.Daft left end to RF15 for 8 yards (C.Akins).
3-13-RF15K.Daft pass incomplete to A.Stecker. pass right flat
4-13-RF15R.Hart 32 yard field goal is GOOD. Center-R.Brady. Holder-W.Tate.
==== RF 3 SC 10, 12 plays, 52 yards, 1 penalty, 5:51 drive, 5:57 elapsed ======
==== RF 3 SC 10, 12 plays, 52 yards, 1 penalty, 5:51 drive, 5:57 elapsed ======
R.Hart kicks 57 yards from SC30 to RF13, S.Fisher ret, P-OOB at SC39 for 48 yards (K.Blackwell).
Rhein Fire at 9:03
1-10-SC39M.Lytle pass to P.Pearson to SC20 for 19 yards (B.McElmurry). pass right sideP7
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1-10-SC20M.Lytle pass incomplete to A.Johnson (D.Hawthorne). pass left Sideline
2-10-SC20P.Pearson up middle to SC18 for 2 yards (R.Taylor).
3-8-SC18M.Lytle pass to O.Carter to SC6 for 12 yards (M.Ray). pass left sideP8
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1-6-SC6 M.Lytle pass incomplete to K.Drake.
2-6-SC6 M.Lytle pass to J.Ogden to SC5 for 1 yard (D.Hawthorne). pass left side
3-5-SC5 M.Lytle pass incomplete to A.Johnson (C.Taylor). pass right side
4-5-SC5 M.Burgsmuller 23 yard field goal is GOOD. Center-D.Renfro. Holder-R.Williams.
========== RF 6 SC 10, 8 plays, 34 yards, 4:04 drive, 10:01 elapsed ===========
========== RF 6 SC 10, 8 plays, 34 yards, 4:04 drive, 10:01 elapsed ===========
P.Elezovic kicks 58 yards from RF30 to SC12, S.Sanford ret. to SC22 for 10 yards (C.Akins).
Scottish Claymores at 4:59
1-10-SC22K.Daft pass incomplete to D.Sellers (N.Ferguson). Ferguson breaks up the pass
2-10-SC22A.Stecker right guard to SC29 for 7 yards (M.Douglas).
3-3-SC29K.Daft sacked at SC28 for -1 (E.Brown).
4-4-SC28J.Ballantyne punts 34 yards to RF38, Center-R.Brady. S.Fisher ret. to RF35 for -3 yards.
Lateral to D.Gardner to RF35 for no return. D.Gardner FUMBLES, recovered by SC-W.Tate at RF32.
W.Tate to RF32 for no gain (D.Renfro).
Scottish Claymores at 2:57
1-10-RF32K.Daft sacked at RF39 for -7 (M.Douglas).
2-17-RF39B.Snell up middle to RF41 for -2 yards (K.Anderson).
Official time out at 2:00. 2 Minute Warning
3-19-RF41(2:00) K.Daft sacked at RF44 for -3 (D.Ham, E.Brown).
Rhein Fire time out at 1:52. Second time out.
4-22-RF44(1:52) J.Ballantyne to punt.
RF- PENALIZED 5 yards for Delay of Game. No Play
4-17-RF39J.Ballantyne punts 33 yards to RF6, Center-R.Brady. Fair catch S.Fisher.
Rhein Fire at 1:46
1-10-RF6(1:46) O.Carter right guard to RF9 for 3 yards (R.Simmons).
2-7-RF9 (1:06) O.Carter left end to RF23 for 14 yards (H.Tarver).R9
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1-10-RF23(:25) M.Lytle pass incomplete to K.Drake. pass left side
2-10-RF23(:20) P.Pearson right end to RF26 for 3 yards (M.Finkes).
END OF QUARTER Score Time First Downs Efficiencies
==== Quarter Summary ==== Poss R P X T 3Down 4Down
Rhein Fire 6 5:56 1 2 0 3 1/2 0/0
Scottish Claymores 10 9:04 0 3 0 3 1/4 0/0
2nd Half
Rhein Fire vs Scottish Claymores at Waldstadion
NFL Play By Play
3rd Quarter
P.Elezovic kicks 62 yards from RF30 to SC8, S.Sanford ret. to SC23 for 15 yards (N.Ferguson).
Scottish Claymores at 15:00
1-10-SC23A.Stecker right tackle to SC22 for -1 yard (D.Mallard, L.Fitzpatrick).
2-11-SC22K.Daft pass to R.Brady to SC22 for no gain (K.Ogle). pass right side
3-11-SC22K.Daft pass incomplete to S.Sanford. pass over the middle
4-11-SC22J.Ballantyne punts 39 yards to RF39, Center-R.Brady. S.Fisher ret. to RF39 for no gain (P.Glover).
Rhein Fire at 13:06
1-10-RF39O.Carter (shotgun) up middle to RF49 for 10 yards (M.Ray).R10
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1-10-RF49D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to A.Johnson. pass right side
2-10-RF49D.Wuerffel pass to O.Carter to RF40 for -9 yards (M.Mason, J.Benoit). pass right side
3-19-RF40D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass is INTERCEPTED by B.McElmurry at SC37.
B.McElmurry to SC49 for 12 return yards (C.Brymer).
Scottish Claymores at 11:25
1-10-SC49A.Stecker right tackle to RF49 for 2 yards (E.Brown).
2-8-RF49K.Daft pass incomplete to A.Stecker. pass left side
3-8-RF49K.Daft pass to R.Brady to RF40 for 9 yards (K.Ogle). pass right sideP6
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1-10-RF40A.Stecker left guard to RF29 for 11 yards (S.Fisher).R7
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1-10-RF29B.Snell right end to RF25 for 4 yards (D.Gardner).
2-6-RF25K.Daft pass to D.Sellers to RF19 for 6 yards (D.Mallard). pass left sidelineP8
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1-10-RF19K.Daft sacked at RF26 for -7 (D.Ham). K.Daft FUMBLES, recovered by RF-L.Fitzpatrick at RF25.
C.Ward to RF25 for no gain (C.Akins).
Rhein Fire at 7:51
1-10-RF25O.Carter left guard to RF28 for 3 yards (A.Dingle).
2-7-RF28O.Carter right guard to RF31 for 3 yards (C.Ward).
3-4-RF31D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass incomplete. pass right side
RF-C.Heimburger PENALIZED 5 yards for False Start. No Play
Official time out at 6:47. Injury Time Out SC 74 Antonio Dingle
3-9-RF26D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass to A.Johnson to RF47 for 21 yards (C.Taylor). pass right sideP11
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1-10-RF47D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to J.Ogden. pass left sideline overthrown
2-10-RF47P.Pearson right end to SC47 for 6 yards (M.Ray).
3-4-SC47D.Wuerffel pass to K.Nord to SC40 for 7 yards (K.Blackwell). pass left sideP12
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1-10-SC40P.Pearson left end to SC38 for 2 yards (P.Glover).
2-8-SC38D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to J.Ogden. pass over the middle
RF- PENALIZED 5 yards for Illegal Shift. No Play
2-13-SC43D.Wuerffel up middle to SC42 for 1 yard (M.Mason).
3-12-SC42RF-P.Swanson PENALIZED 5 yards for False Start. No Play
3-17-SC47D.Wuerffel (shotgun) up middle to SC42 for 5 yards (H.Tarver).
4-12-SC42R.Williams punts 42 yards to SC0, Center-K.Drake, TOUCHBACK.
Penalty declined on RF-, Ineligible Downfield Kick.
Scottish Claymores at 1:47
1-10-SC20A.Stecker up middle to SC26 for 6 yards (L.Fitzpatrick).
2-4-SC26K.Daft pass to R.Brady to SC41 for 15 yards (C.Akins). pass left sideP9
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1-10-SC41A.Stecker left tackle to RF44 for 15 yards (N.Ferguson).R10
END OF QUARTER Score Time First Downs Efficiencies
==== Quarter Summary ==== Poss R P X T 3Down 4Down
Rhein Fire 6 7:45 1 2 0 3 2/4 0/0
Scottish Claymores 10 7:15 2 3 0 5 1/2 0/0
Rhein Fire vs Scottish Claymores at Waldstadion
NFL Play By Play
4th Quarter
Scottish Claymores continued.
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1-10-RF44B.Snell right end to RF45 for -1 yard (M.Douglas).
2-11-RF45K.Daft pass to S.Sanford to RF34 for 11 yards (N.Ferguson). pass over the middleP11
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1-10-RF34K.Daft pass is INTERCEPTED by D.Mallard at RF10. pass over the middle
D.Mallard to RF30 for 20 return yards (B.Snell).
Rhein Fire at 13:40
1-10-RF30O.Carter up middle to RF28 for -2 yards (N.Scarlett).
2-12-RF28D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to J.Ogden (B.McElmurry).
3-12-RF28D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass incomplete to A.Johnson. pass over the middle
4-12-RF28R.Williams punts 40 yards to SC32, Center-K.Drake. S.Sanford ret. to SC32 for no gain (A.Mitchell, N.Ferguson).
Scottish Claymores at 12:02
1-10-SC33B.Snell right tackle to SC32 for -1 yard (J.Baisley).
2-11-SC32K.Daft pass incomplete to D.Sellers. pass right side
3-11-SC32K.Daft pass to R.Brady to SC44 for 12 yards (N.Ferguson). pass right sideP12
Penalty declined on RF-, Defensive Pass Interference.
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1-10-SC44K.Daft sacked at SC35 for -9 (E.Brown). K.Daft FUMBLES, forced by E.Brown, recovered by RF-D.Ham at SC35.
D.Ham to SC35 for no return (S.Curry).
Rhein Fire at 10:47
1-10-SC35D.Wuerffel pass to R.Neufeld to SC30 for 5 yards (M.Finkes). pas left side
2-5-SC30D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass to K.Drake to SC16 for 14 yards (D.Hawthorne). pass left sideP13
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1-10-SC16D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to K.Drake (D.Hawthorne). pass left side
2-10-SC16D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to J.Ogden. pass left side
3-10-SC16D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass to A.Johnson to SC16 for no gain (C.Taylor, H.Tarver). pass left side
SC-H.Tarver PENALIZED 5 yards for Defensive Holding. No PlayX14
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1-10-SC11D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass incomplete to J.Ogden. pass right sideline
2-10-SC11D.Wuerffel pass incomplete to J.Ogden. pass left side
Rhein Fire time out at 7:15. First time out.
3-10-SC11D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass incomplete to K.Nord (K.Blackwell). pass over the middle
4-10-SC11M.Burgsmuller 28 yard field goal is No good, wide left. Center-D.Renfro. Holder-R.Williams. hit the left post
Scottish Claymores at 6:53
1-10-SC20A.Stecker left tackle to SC15 for -5 yards (N.Ferguson).
2-15-SC15K.Daft pass to A.Stecker to SC18 for 3 yards (J.Baisley). pass right flat
3-12-SC18K.Daft pass incomplete to A.Stecker (D.Gardner). pass right side
4-12-SC18J.Ballantyne punts 36 yards to RF46, Center-R.Brady. S.Fisher ret. to SC43 for 11 yards (B.Snell).
Rhein Fire at 5:07
1-10-SC43P.Pearson (shotgun) up middle to SC32 for 11 yards (B.McElmurry). draw playR15
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1-10-SC32P.Pearson up middle to SC26 for 6 yards (R.Simmons).
2-4-SC26P.Pearson left end to SC20 for 6 yards (J.Hesse).R16
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1-10-SC20D.Wuerffel (shotgun) pass to A.Johnson to SC15 for 5 yards (C.Taylor). pass right side
2-5-SC15O.Carter (shotgun) right guard to SC5 for 10 yards (H.Tarver).R17
Rhein Fire time out at 2:04. Second time out.
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1-5-SC5 P.Pearson left guard to SC3 for 2 yards (R.Simmons, P.Glover).
Official time out at 1:59. 2 Minute Warning
2-3-SC3 (1:59) P.Pearson right guard to SC1 for 2 yards (M.Finkes, N.Scarlett).
3-1-SC1 (1:19) P.Pearson left tackle for 1 and TOUCHDOWN.R18
M.Burgsmuller extra point is GOOD. Center-D.Renfro. Holder-R.Williams.
========= RF 13 SC 10, 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:55 drive, 13:48 elapsed ===========
========= RF 13 SC 10, 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:55 drive, 13:48 elapsed ===========
P.Elezovic kicks 55 yards from RF30 to SC15, D.Gibson ret. to SC19 for 4 yards (W.Hatzky).
Scottish Claymores at 1:12 (1st play from scrimmage 1:09)
1-10-SC19(1:09) K.Daft (shotgun) pass to A.Stecker to SC28 for 9 (J.Baisley, N.Ferguson). pass over the middle
Scottish Claymores time out at 0:58. First time out.
2-1-SC28(:58) K.Daft (shotgun) pass incomplete to D.Gibson. pass over the middle
RF-K.Anderson PENALIZED 5 yards for Defensive Offside. No PlayX13
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1-10-SC33(:54) K.Daft (shotgun) pass incomplete to D.Gibson. pass right side
2-10-SC33(:49) K.Daft (shotgun) pass to D.Sellers to SC46 for 13 yards (D.Gardner). pass right sideP14
Penalty declined on RF-, Defensive Holding.
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1-10-SC46(:42) K.Daft (shotgun) pass incomplete to D.Sellers. pass left side
2-10-SC46(:37) K.Daft (shotgun) pass incomplete to D.Gibson. pass left side
3-10-SC46(:33) K.Daft (shotgun) pass to D.Sellers, P-OOB at RF42 for 12 yards (D.Gardner). pass right sideP15
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1-10-RF42(:27) K.Daft pass incomplete (K.Anderson). ball batted down
2-10-RF42(:23) A.Stecker (shotgun) up middle to RF40 for 2 yards (E.Brown).
Scottish Claymores time out at 0:17. Second time out.
3-8-RF40(:17) K.Daft (shotgun) pass to S.Sanford to RF23 for 17 yards (N.Ferguson). pass over the middleP16
Scottish Claymores time out at 0:08. Third time out.
Rhein Fire time out at 0:08. Third time out.
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1-10-RF23(:08) R.Hart 40 yard field goal is No good, wide left. Center-R.Brady. Holder-W.Tate.
Rhein Fire at 0:04
1-10-RF30(:04) D.Wuerffel up middle to RF29 for -1 yard (M.Finkes). QB kneel down
END OF GAME Score Time First Downs Efficiencies
==== Quarter Summary ==== Poss R P X T 3Down 4Down
Rhein Fire 13 9:31 4 1 1 6 1/3 0/0
Scottish Claymores 10 5:29 0 5 1 6 3/4 0/0
World Bowl 2000 Photos
German national player kicker Manfred Burgsmueller of Duesseldorf Rhein Fire American Football team jubilates with the World Bowl trophy after winning the final NFL Europe World Bowl match against the Scottish Claymores in the Frankfurt, Germany, Waldstadium, Sunday, June 25, 2000. Burgsmueller scored seven points and Rhein Fire won 13-10.
(AP Photo/Axel Seidemann)
Jun 25 10:10 PM ET
Rhein Fire's quarterback Danny Wuerffel passes the ball during the final match of the NFL Europe World Bowl against the Scottish Claymores in the Frankfurt, Germany, Waldstadium, Sunday, June 25, 2000. Rhein Fire won 13-10.
(AP Photo/Axel Seidemann)
Jun 25 8:35 PM ET
Right guard Craig Heimburger of Duesseldorf Rhein Fire American Football team throws the World Bowl trophy in the air after winning the final NFL Europe World Bowl match against the Scottish Claymores in the Frankfurt, Germany, Waldstadium, Sunday, June 25, 2000. Rhein Fire won 13-10.
(AP Photo/Axel Seidemann)
Jun 25 8:25 PM ET
Running back Pepe Pearson, center, of Duesseldorf Rhein Fire American Football team scores the winning touchdown 1.12 minutes before the end of the final match of the NFL Europe World Bowl against the Scottish Claymores in the Frankfurt, Germany, Waldstadium, Sunday, June 25, 2000. Bottom right lies Claymore's corner back Duane Hawthorne, left is Rhein Fire's tight end Ryan Neufeld. Rhein Fire won 13-10.
(AP Photo/Volker Dziemballa)
Jun 25 8:05 PM ET
Rhein Fire's Larry Fitzpatrick, right, kisses the World Bowl trophy after winning the NFL Europe World Bowl match against the Scottish Claymores in the Frankfurt, Germany, Waldstadium, Sunday, June 25, 2000. Rhein Fire won 13-10. Left is running back Pepe Pearson who scored the winning touchdown 1.12 minutes before the end.
(AP Photo/Axel Seidemann)
Jun 25 7:50 PM ET
Tight end Ryan Neufeld of Duesseldorf Rhein Fire American Football team celebrates with the World Bowl trophy after winning the final NFL Europe World Bowl match against the Scottish Claymores in the Frankfurt, Germany, Waldstadium, Sunday, June 25, 2000.
(AP Photo/Axel Seidemann)
Jun 25 7:20 PM ET
Line backer Dusty Pearce of Duesseldorf Rhein Fire American Football team jubilates with the World Bowl trophy after winning the final NFL Europe World Bowl match against the Scottish Claymores in the Frankfurt, Germany, Waldstadium, Sunday, June 25, 2000. Rhein Fire won 13-10.
(AP Photo/Volker Dziemballa)
Jun 25 7:25 PM ET
Center Chris Brymer of Duesseldorf Rhein Fire holds the 'Bowl' after their victory over Scottish Claymores in the NFL (Europe League) Europe World Bowl 2000 Final in Frankfurt June 25. Rhein Fire won 13-10.
(Ralph Orlowski/Reuters)
Jun 25 7:07 PM ET
Rhein Fire's Oyeniran Olalere Oyo celebrates with the World Bowl trophy after winning the final NFL Europe World Bowl match against the Scottish Claymores in the Frankfurt, Germany, Waldstadium, Sunday, June 25, 2000. Rhein Fire won 13-10.
(AP Photo/Axel Seidemann)
Jun 25 7:10 PM ET
Scottish Claymores Aaron Stecker jumps over Duesseldorf Rhine Fire's safety Chris Akins, bottom right, and corner back Nick Ferguson, during their NFL Europe World Bowl final American Football match in the Frankfurt, Germany Waldstadium, Sunday June 25, 2000. Left is Duesseldorf's line backer Kendall Ogle.
(AP Photo/Volker Dziemballa)
Jun 25 3:35 PM ET
Stephen Fisher, front, corner back of Duesseldorf Rhine Fire protects the ball against Ryan Taylor, left, line backer, and Chris Bayne, right, safety, both of Scottish Claymores during their NFL Europe World Bowl final American Football match in the Frankfurt's, Germany, Wald stadium, Sunday June 25, 2000.
(AP Photo/Axel Seidemann)
Jun 25 7:10 PM ET
Rhein Fire wide receiver Jeff Ogden (84).
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Despair sets in on the Scottish Claymores bench.
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Kevin Daft and Danny Wuerffel rewrote the passing record book this season.
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Galen Hall and Jim Criner have their teams ready for action.
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