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File Under: NFL Europa, Matt McChesney, Zarnell Fitch, World Bowl XV, Frankfurt Galaxy
06/25 — Wrapping up our Green & White-flavored NFL Europa coverage, we'd like to note that the two Jets participating in World Bowl XV stood tall in defeat as starters for the Frankfurt Galaxy, which dropped a 37-28 decision to the Hamburg Sea Devils on Saturday.
DT Zarnell Fitch, who'd been rotating as a starter with Remi Ayodele all season, got the nod in the big game and came up with a nice line: five solo tackles, including two tackles for loss/no gain and a fairly important sack at the time.
The sack — Fitch's first of his 11-game Europa season — came on third-and-goal at the Frankfurt 5 midway through the third quarter. He dropped Casey Bramlet, ultimately named the game's Most Valuable Player, for zero yards, forcing Hamburg to settle for a 23-yard field goal. But Shane Andrus missed the chip shot and the Galaxy still trailed by 23-21.
Also for Frankfurt, All-NFLE selection Matt McChesney returned to the front lines at right guard and helped the Galaxy amass 360 yards in the title game. Only problem: The Sea Devils gained 428.
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Here's your chance to tell Randy what you think! Add a Comment | Hide All Show All (10)timkohl Said:
Mon, June 25, 2007 - 6:25pm ET"Im still not sure on the 3-4, we have no big sackers since Abraham left (no offense Ellis) I wanna see Hobson and Thomas let loose! "
Ira Said:
Mon, June 25, 2007 - 6:56pm ET"Randy,Your coverage on the NFLE players from the Jets was very informative. It will very interesting to watch all of them at camp and see what they can do. They all seem to have played well. Fitch and McChesney have the best shot because there is a need at DT and OG. LB and DB not as big a need."
cornelius Said:
Mon, June 25, 2007 - 7:49pm ET"i watched at least 4 to 5 games zarnell fitch played in that kid is a beast he looked like he was unblockable he needs a chance to play on the line with the jets"
GREENBLOOD Said:
Tue, June 26, 2007 - 12:30pm ET" It wouldve been nice to see those 2 with a championship, but the big game experience is going to pay dividends for them. Maybe a championship for the green and white? Great job Randy, kudos!"
Ira Said:
Tue, June 26, 2007 - 9:23pm ET"Randy, Nugent is their kicker and he finished very strong last year. Still they need to bring in an extra punter and kicker so Graham and Nugent don't get overworked in camp. Are there any kickers who played well in the NFLE that may not go to camps with the teams that sent them to Europe? "
JetOrange Said:
Tue, June 26, 2007 - 10:21pm ET"Tangini looking under every rock. Four NFLE players. Matt McChesney, remember he played hurt in the World Bowl. Costanso, a differance maker at LB, special teams standout. Jamie Thompson, safety, led the Admirals in tackles. Finally, Zarnell Fitch embracing core values and hustling on every play."
Ira Said:
Wed, June 27, 2007 - 7:43am ET"The NFL will shut down the NFLE because of increasing costs. I think its more about them trying to market the regular season NFL games overseas instead. I think its a big mistake and not fair to the clubs who have to alter their schedules during the season to go play overseas. No need for this."
Kyle Said:
Mon, July 2, 2007 - 11:17am ET"Hey Randy what kind of shot does Fitch have to play this year? From what it sounds like the kid is pretty good. He has the size but was this just a good game or can he be this consistent on the next level?"
Frank Said:
Mon, July 23, 2007 - 11:32am ET"thanks a lot for your charles missants "Danke Schoen" note. [Editor's note: July 16 story.] we, the galaxy fans, yes we are very sad that now we have no galaxy. please give charles my response, that i thank him a lot for great games, a good job. kind regards, frank jahn-ostermann, germany Trier (the 2000 year old town) Galaxyfan"
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Noel Said:
Mon, June 25, 2007 - 6:20pm ET"Randy! That Zarnell Fitch is a big problem for other teams QB's and RB's on the line. All teams that played against Frankfurt had to double/ triple team him,which opened up Syptak(DE) alot of the time. Fitch is "Awesome" to watch- He never stops working, hits hard and makes the O-line respect him"
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