usa won 61-nil in the opener today. Mexico vs Germany kicks off in an hour, less than a day after the 2 countries faced off in the u17 World Cup
USA wins SWC opener Reigning Champion USA won the opening game of the IFAF World Championship against Australia 61:0 at Innsbruck's Tivoli stadium. The United States began its defense of the IFAF Senior World Championship of American football with a 61-0 victory over a determined Australia in the tournament’s opening game in front of a crowd of 6,000 at the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck. http://www.americanfootball2011.com/en/newsdetail/archive/2011/07/08/article/usa-gewinnen-wm-opener/
Mexico fights down Germany Mexico mounted a fourth quarter comeback to beat Germany 22-15 in the day’s second game of the IFAF World Championship. Trailing 15-12 with 11:05 remaining having led at halftime, Mexico tied a thrilling game with a field goal and then produced a rushing touchdown from Jose Reyes just before the two-minute warning. Linebacker David Aceves sealed victory in the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck with an interception with less than a minute remaining. Mexico held a slim three-point advantage with a 10-7 halftime lead after defenses impressed and penalties took their toll on Mexico early in the contest. “We knew the Germans were the European Champions, so we expected them to be a tough rival and Germany was very tough today,” said Mexico assistant coach Manuel Neri Fernández. “Every time we would have a big play, Germany fought back and challenged us again. It was a great game.” http://www.americanfootball2011.com...7/08/article/mexiko-ringt-deutschland-nieder/
JAPAN FIRES WARNING WITH 24-6 VICTORY OVER HOST AUSTRIA Twice the world champion and silver medalist in 2007 only by virtue of a double over time loss to the United States, Japan fired a clear message that they will be among the teams to beat at the 2011 IFAF Senior World Championship with a convincing 24-6 win over host Austria. http://www.ifaf.info/articles/view/762
CANADA OVERPOWERS FRANCE 45-10 IN GROUP B Canada overcame a spirited first quarter from France to triumph 45-10 in the second Group B game from Graz at the 2011 IFAF Senior World Championship. France shocked Canada by taking a 10-7 lead as the Canadians suffered first night nerves on their world stage debut, but a second quarter comeback put the newcomers in the driving seat at the interval and they added insurance points after the break. Three Canadian quarterbacks - Mike Faulds, Josh Sacobie and Donnie Marshall - threw touchdown passes, with Faulds taking the team MVP award. http://www.ifaf.info/articles/view/764
MEXICO MOVES TO 2-0 WITH 65-POINT WIN OVER AUSTRALIA Mexico sent a message to their final Group A opponent the United States by scoring four more points than their rivals did against Australia in a convincing 65-0 win in Innsbruck http://www.ifaf.info/articles/view/765
USA DEFEATS GERMANY 48-7 TO JOIN MEXICO AT TOP OF GROUP A The United States found five different ways to get to the end zone in a 48-7 win over Germany to join Mexico at 2-0 atop of Group A and set up a mouthwatering clash between the two teams on Tuesday. The winner of the clash at 7pm in the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck will play for the world title on Saturday, July 16 in Vienna. http://www.ifaf.info/articles/view/767
JAPAN BEATS FRANCE 35-10 IN GROUP B Japan moved to within a win of appearing in a fourth consecutive IFAF Senior World Championship Gold Medal game with an efficient 35-10 victory over France. http://www.ifaf.info/articles/view/770
CANADA HOLDS OFF DETERMINED AUSTRIA IN 36-14 GROUP B WIN Canada joined Japan at the top of Group B after a 36-14 win over Austria, but were made to fight for every yard against a determined host nation spurred on by a 4,500-strong crowd at the UPC Arena in Graz. http://www.ifaf.org/articles/view/772
With all due respect, football isn't some foreign sport Canada imported so it shouldn't be a shock that they produce good players. Granted this is US rules football instead of 3 down Canadian rules, but Canadians have been playing football from day 1 back in the 1870s!
Ernst Happel Stadium Sitzplätze: 51.000 Finals July 15 - July 16 July 15 - 3pm: Game for the 7th place Group A4 vs. Group B4 July 15 - 7pm: Bronze medal game Group A2 vs. Group B2 July 16 - 3pm: Game for the 5th place Group A3 vs. Group B3 July 16 - 7pm: Gold medal game Group A1 vs. Group B1
Big game starting up right now. Mexico vs. USA. Only group game bigger will be Canada vs. Japan. I wasn't too impressed with Canada's win over Austria yesterday. Japan will give them all they can handle I think. I think Mexico has the horses to beat USA if the USA is having an off day today and Mexico has a great day. Better be careful.
GERMANY EDGES AUSTRALIA 30-20 IN THRILLER IN INNSBRUCK Germany clinched a berth in the playoff game for fifth place, but Australia not only scored their first points of the 2011 IFAF Senior World Championship. http://www.ifaf.info/articles/view/775 USA HOLDS OFF MEXICO, 17-7, TO REACH GOLD MEDAL GAME USA defeats Mexico 17-7 to earn a spot in the IFAF Senior World Championship Gold medal game. http://www.ifaf.info/articles/view/776
Canada beats Japan 31-27 to reach the gold medal game against the United States. These are the 2 best north American football playing nations and where the sport originated so this is a natural pairing for gold.
France shocks Host Austria France shocked Austria 24:16 with a second half blitz of special teams, defensive and offensive weapons to steal third place. http://www.americanfootball2011.com...011/07/13/article/austria-france-on-facebook/ Canada - USA fight for Gold Canada will mark its debut with a Gold Medal Game clash against traditional rival USA after a 31:27 victory against Japan. http://www.americanfootball2011.com.../2011/07/13/article/japan-canada-on-facebook/
Ernst Happel Stadium Sitzplätze: 51.000 Finals July 15 - July 16 July 15 - 3pm: Game for the 7th place Austria vs. Australia July 15 - 7pm: Bronze medal game Mexico vs. Japan July 16 - 3pm: Game for the 5th place Germany vs. France July 16 - 7pm: Gold medal game USA vs. Canada 3:00pm = 9:00am EDT 7:00pm = 1:00pm EDT
HOST AUSTRIA CLAIMS SEVENTH PLACE AT 2011 IFAF SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 48-10 VICTORY OVER AUSTRALIA FRIDAY, JULY 15 - VIENNA, AUSTRIA - Austria triumphed 48-10 over a misfiring Australia to claim seventh place at the 2011 IFAF Senior World Championship at Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. Running back Mario Nerad tied a tournament record by scoring three touchdowns in a single game, while quarterback Thomas Haider completed 12 of 18 passes for 184 yards in an MVP performance as Austria delighted the home crowd with their first win. http://www.americanfootball2011.com/en/schedule/7th-place/
I notice a couple BCS conferences are missing. I wouldn't mind seeing one missing, but the other is normally one of the top if not the top conference during the Draft. I'm glad I saw this thread. I always want to follow these and find some streams online to watch them, but I always forget about them. Hopefully I'll be able to catch this final. I watched Junior Worlds a couple years ago when it was in Canton. A couple of Virginia Tech commits were the standout players including running back, David Wilson, who was the tournament MVP (I'm pretty sure Coach Beamer intended to redshirt him...). I think he had ~30 carries and 400+ yards during the tournament.
we sent who volunteered to go The camp was open to any amateurs who filled out the application and showed up. How many of those pampered BcS boys would play every other day for a week?