World Bowl XIV
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World Bowl
XIV was NFL Europe's 2006 championship game. It was played at the LTU Arena
in Düsseldorf, Germany
on Saturday, May 27, 2006.
The game was between the 7-3 Frankfurt Galaxy
and the defending World Bowl Champion Amsterdam Admirals
(also 7-3). 36,286 people were in attendance, as the Galaxy stripped the Admirals of their title in a 22-7 victory. Frankfurt RB Butchie Wallace was named MVP of World Bowl XIV, by running 18 times for 143 yards (with his longest rush being 63 yards) and 1 touchdown.
This was the very first World Bowl that wasn't played in June, as the league wanted to avoid a clash with the 2006 FIFA World Cup
. Also, it marked the third-straight year that a team would fall in a World Bowl after winning the title in the previous year.
in the end zone for a safety. However, in the second quarter, the Admirals would respond with a 7-play, 55-yard drive that ended with Amsterdam RB Larry Croom
running 12 yards for a touchdown. It gave the Admirals a 7-2 halftime lead. However, these seven points would be all that the Admirals would score. In the third quarter, Frankfurt QB Jeff Otis
led his team on an 8-play, 66-yard drive that ended with RB Butchie Wallance running 4 yards for a touchdown. On their next possession, Frankfurt Kicker David Kimball
kicking a 29-yard field goal, which would give the Galaxy a 12-7 lead going into the final quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Amsterdam Admirals couldn't get any points onto the board, as Frankfurt's defense closed any hope of a comeback. Meanwhile, the Galaxy offense, led by Otis, widened their lead with a 14-play, 62-yard drive that was capped off with a 37-yard field goal by Kimball
. On their next possession, Frankfurt delivered the final nail for the Admirals coffin as Galaxy RB J.R. Niklos capped off a 3-play, 74-yard drive with a 12-yard dash to the end zone for a touchdown. With their victory, the Galaxy captured their fourth World Bowl
title in franchise history.
World Bowl
The World Bowl was the American football Championship game of NFL Europe, similar to the Super Bowl of the National Football League.The World Bowl trophy itself was a globe made of glass measuring 35.5 cm in diameter and weighing 18.6 kg .-World League of American Football:When NFL Europe was...
XIV was NFL Europe's 2006 championship game. It was played at the LTU Arena
LTU Arena
Esprit Arena is a multi-functional football stadium in Düsseldorf, Germany. The stadium holds 54,600 and has a closable roof. The special heating system allows comfortable events at the height of winter.- History :...
in Düsseldorf, Germany
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is the capital city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and centre of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.Düsseldorf is an important international business and financial centre and renowned for its fashion and trade fairs. Located centrally within the European Megalopolis, the...
on Saturday, May 27, 2006.
The game was between the 7-3 Frankfurt Galaxy
Frankfurt Galaxy
The Frankfurt Galaxy was a professional American football team that originally played in the World League of American Football and later in the resurrected NFL Europe. The team was based in Frankfurt, Germany and played in the Commerzbank-Arena, formerly called the Waldstadion.-History:In 1991, the...
and the defending World Bowl Champion Amsterdam Admirals
Amsterdam Admirals
The Amsterdam Admirals were a professional American football team in NFL Europe based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.-History:The Admirals were formed in 1995 as part of the NFL's plan to restart the World League of American Football, to be based entirely in Europe...
(also 7-3). 36,286 people were in attendance, as the Galaxy stripped the Admirals of their title in a 22-7 victory. Frankfurt RB Butchie Wallace was named MVP of World Bowl XIV, by running 18 times for 143 yards (with his longest rush being 63 yards) and 1 touchdown.
This was the very first World Bowl that wasn't played in June, as the league wanted to avoid a clash with the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
. Also, it marked the third-straight year that a team would fall in a World Bowl after winning the title in the previous year.
Background
The Admirals swept the regular season series against the Galaxy (38-20 in Amsterdam & 17-12 in Frankfurt).Game summary
In a low-scoring first half, the Galaxy struck first with 1:55 left in the first quarter. Frankfurt DT Jerome Nichols sacked Admirals QB Jared AllenJared Allen (quarterback)
Jared Allen is currently the Quarterbacks Coach at Florida Atlantic University and a former American football quarterback. He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League and in NFL Europe for the Amsterdam Admirals in 2006.- High school career :Jared Allen attended Edmond...
in the end zone for a safety. However, in the second quarter, the Admirals would respond with a 7-play, 55-yard drive that ended with Amsterdam RB Larry Croom
Larry Croom
Larry Croom is an American Football running back who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Croom played for Long Beach Polytechnic High School and then attended UNLV before joining the NFL. Originally signed as a free agent for the Arizona Cardinals, he saw little playing time before being...
running 12 yards for a touchdown. It gave the Admirals a 7-2 halftime lead. However, these seven points would be all that the Admirals would score. In the third quarter, Frankfurt QB Jeff Otis
Jeff Otis
Jeff Otis is an American football quarterback who is a currently a free agent. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as a street free agent in 2006. He played college football at Columbia....
led his team on an 8-play, 66-yard drive that ended with RB Butchie Wallance running 4 yards for a touchdown. On their next possession, Frankfurt Kicker David Kimball
David Kimball
David Wayne Kimball is a former professional American football placekicker, most notably with the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe. He was allocated to NFL Europe by the Oakland Raiders in 2006. He attended State College Area High School and was a Parade All-American selection there in 1999...
kicking a 29-yard field goal, which would give the Galaxy a 12-7 lead going into the final quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Amsterdam Admirals couldn't get any points onto the board, as Frankfurt's defense closed any hope of a comeback. Meanwhile, the Galaxy offense, led by Otis, widened their lead with a 14-play, 62-yard drive that was capped off with a 37-yard field goal by Kimball
David Kimball
David Wayne Kimball is a former professional American football placekicker, most notably with the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe. He was allocated to NFL Europe by the Oakland Raiders in 2006. He attended State College Area High School and was a Parade All-American selection there in 1999...
. On their next possession, Frankfurt delivered the final nail for the Admirals coffin as Galaxy RB J.R. Niklos capped off a 3-play, 74-yard drive with a 12-yard dash to the end zone for a touchdown. With their victory, the Galaxy captured their fourth World Bowl
World Bowl
The World Bowl was the American football Championship game of NFL Europe, similar to the Super Bowl of the National Football League.The World Bowl trophy itself was a globe made of glass measuring 35.5 cm in diameter and weighing 18.6 kg .-World League of American Football:When NFL Europe was...
title in franchise history.
Scoring summary
- Frankfurt - Safety Nichols sacks Allen 1:55 1st
- Amsterdam - TD Croom 12 yd run 7:32 2nd
- Frankfurt - TD Wallance 4 yd run 4:22 3rd
- Frankfurt - FG Kimball 29 yd 0:29 3rd
- Frankfurt - FG Kimball 37 yd 4:37 4th
- Frankfurt - TD Niklos 12 yd run 1:06 4th