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<title>2004 Allocation and Free Agent Draft</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The build up to the 2004 NFL Europe season officially starts today with the NFL allocations and free agent drafts.  TDC will be covering both these events and as soon as they are officially announced you'll be able to read it here!]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Confirmed NFL Allocations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Get a comprehensive listing of all the confirmed allocates from the NFL teams here prior to the allocation and free agent drafts on Sunday.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dates for your diary</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The NFL Europe season begins this Sunday (Feb 8) with the NFL Player allocations.  Here's some dates for your diary:<br />Sun 8 Feb - NFL Allocations announced<br />Sun 8 Feb - NFL Allocation Draft<br />Sun 8 Feb - Free Agent Draft<br />Mon 23 Feb - National Player Camp Opens<br />Fri 27 Feb - National Player Camp Ends<br />Mon 1 Mar - Passing Camp Opens<br />Wed 3 Mar - Full Training Camp Opens<br />Wed 10 Mar - Combined Workout vs Cologne 12noon<br />Sat 13 Mar - Scrimmage vs Amsterdam 9am<br />Wed 17 Mar - Combined Workout vs Berlin 2pm<br />Sat 20 Mar - Scrimmage vs Frankfurt 10am]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Andruzzi wins second Super Bowl ring</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Joe Andruzzi became the second former Claymores to win his second Super Bowl ring Sunday (1 Feb) following on from George Coghill in 1997-98.  Andruzzi's Patriots fought the Carolina Panthers in a wild fourth quarter with four lead changes before emering victorious following Adam Vinatieri (Admirals '96) kicked the winning field goal with 9 seconds remaining]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Two Coaching Interns to join Claymores in 2004</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Former Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Tim Lester and strong safety Tim Watson who played with the Packers, Chiefs, Giants and Eagles in a 6 year career between 1993 and 1998.  Lester blocked for Jerome Bettis in Pittsburgh and Emmitt Smith in Dallas in 1999 before retiring in 2000.  Both will join the Claymores for the 2004 season as coaching interns at their respective positions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>January Desktop Graphic</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<IMG SRC="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/images/calendar/2004jan800mini.jpg" ALIGN="right">Happy New Year to all our visitors.  This months desktop graphic features quarterbacks Shane Stafford and Craig Nall.  It is available in three convenient sizes!]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dante and Marco go Bowling</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Claymores will have two representatives at the Pro Bowl this season.  Guard Marco Rivera (Claymores '97) who plays for the Green Bay Packers will attend his 2nd Pro Bowl.  Rivera guards for Pro Bowlers Brett Favre and Ahman Green.  Dante Hall (Claymores '01), also attending his second event set the league on fire earlier this season returning kicks for touchdowns on four successive weeks.  The NFLE sends three players the Bowl, Hall, Rivera and La'Roi Glover (Barcelona '97).]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Roman theme for Cologne as Centurions revealed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As has been predicted on the TDC forums, the Cologne team will be know as the Centurions and play in red, white and black.  Their GM will be Jacques Orthen, a former president of the Cologne Crocodiles, the GFL's Cologne team]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>December Desktop Graphic</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<IMG SRC="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/images/calendar/2003decmini.jpg" ALIGN="right">Decembers Desktop Graphic is a montage of Cheerie photos especially for Christmas!  It is available in three convenient sizes!]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Two game road trip to start the season</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Claymores schedule has been released which includes a double header against Frankfurt in weeks 6 and 7, a fan triple header in week 8 (Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Cologne) and a two game road trip to start the season]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Bowl XII will be in Gelserkirchen</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It's been announced that World Bowl in 2004 will be played June 12 in the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen.  The game will be preceeded by events in both Gelsenkirchen and fan favourite Dusseldorf with many fans expected to say in the Fire's home town]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Jim Tomsula and Ken Margerum join the Berlin Thunder</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Former Claymores OC and Defensive Line coaches Ken Margerum and Jim Tomsula were today named as the new Offensive and Definsive Co-ordinators for the Berlin Thunder.  The loss of Margerum was expected and the loss of Tomsula ultimately comes as no surprise either as it's clearly a step up for him from his previous post.  Good luck to both of them in their new positions...except of course for 2 games a year. (or perhaps even 3!)]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Constructive Fan Forum</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Fan Forum at Hampden was, for once, constructive and informative about the upcoming season, the state of the league and many other topics that came up. League Strategy guru Alastair Kirkwood was the star of the show with his honest assessment of the current league situation but Claymores GM Steve Livingstone, Coach Jack Bicknell and Hampden MD David Kells also contributed.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Buy your NFL Gear here</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We've launched our NFL Store and to celebrate as an exclusive offer to TouchdownClaymores.com visitors, we're offering a £2.50 gift voucher for use on NFL Replica Tops.  Simply enter the code <B>TDCNFL</B> in the coupon box when you checkout.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Cologne gets new team, 6th franchise</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cologne will be the 12 city to host NFLEL action next season it has been confirmed.  No team name has been announced.  They will play in the RheinEnergieStadion, capacity 50,000.  Berlin coach Peter Vaas, will be the head coach.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>November Desktop Graphic</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<IMG SRC="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/images/calendar/2003novmini.jpg" ALIGN="right">November's desktop graphic is a tribute to 11 years of Barcelona Dragons football, they will be sorely missed.  It is available in three convenient sizes!]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coaching changes likely following Bicknell appointment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[With the appointment of Jack Bicknell as the new Claymores head coach it's likely that most of his staff will make the trip north with him and take up coaching positions with the Claymores.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Legendary Coach for Claymores</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Claymores have announced that Jack Bicknell is to be the teams new coach.  Bicknell has been coaching the past 11 seasons with the recently folded Barcelona Dragons.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dragons Fire Extinguished one last time</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Barcelona Dragons are no more.  NFLE Managing Director Jim Connelly announced today that the franchise was to fold effective immediately, "This was absolutely the last resort, but we felt it could no longer be avoided"]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>What's going on?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Reports on the TDC forums suggest that either Amsterdam, Barcelona or Scotland will be relocated in the near future.  First Down reports that the man in charge of the league Doug Quinn has resigned leaving at the end of the month.  What is going on in the league?  The silence from the league is deafening.  FD reports that an announcement is due the first week of November.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>DanteHall.info: following the return man</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A new site, <A HREF="http://www.dantehall.info" TARGET="_blank"><B>www.dantehall.info</B></A>, has been launched to follow the incredible season of return specialist, and former Scottish Claymores, Dante Hall as he makes his mark on the NFL.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Is there any stopping the man?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For fear of sounding repetitive.....actually, never mind - DANTE HALL! DANTE HALL! DANTE HALL!  93 yard punt return for a touchdown to beat Denver and held Kansas remain unbeaten at 5-0.  That sets an NFL record for successive games with a return TD (4) and ties the NFL record for most return TD's in a season - all with 11 games remaining in the season.  Plenty time Dante!]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>October Desktop Calendar</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<IMG SRC="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/images/calendar/2003octmini.jpg" ALIGN="right">October's desktop graphic features a training theme with photos from sessions through the season at Stepps.  It is available in three convenient sizes!]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The magic continues</title>
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<description><![CDATA[DANTE HALL!  Once again, DANTE HALL!  97 yards for a touchdown, becoming the first player ever to return kicks for TD's in three successive games.  And this time against a legitimate contender in Baltimore.  Could Dante be heading for a third straight AFC Special Teams player of the week and second Pro Bowl appearance?]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Finally, we have an NFL star!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dante Hall returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown - his second return TD in two weeks and fifth in his last 8 games.  A Claymores in 2001, Hall has firmly established himself as one of the premier returners in the NFL, a point reinforced by earning his second AFC Special Teams player of the week honour in as many weeks.  The Claymores have never had a 'star' in the NFL before.  Linemen, Rivera, Stokes, Andurzzi and Sims have forged NFL careers but Hall is the first so called position player to gain name recognition in the US]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Editorial: Things need to change</title>
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<description><![CDATA[With the continuation of the league guaranteed for another two years, what is the NFL going to do to help make it a success?  How much support will they be willing to give the European staff who work hard developing a loyal fanbase this side of the Atlantic]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2-0, 14 To Go!!!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Well, who'da thunk it? Redskins 2-0, and atop the NFC East! Didn't I tell you we were on the rise, didn't I, huh, huh???]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>SAFE!  NFLE guaranteed until 2005</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The immediate future of the NFL Europe League has been guaranteed through the 2005 season.  An NFL statement said "NFL Owners continue to support the objectives of the league and recognise the benefits of the league, both in growing american football and the NFL's business in Europe and in developing and evaluating players for the NFL".  The schedule is to be announced in the coming weeks, no more specific than that but all six teams, it appears, will be back in action for season 2004]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>It's D-Day</title>
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<description><![CDATA[NFL Owners meet in Washington DC today to decide on the future of NFL Europe.  Financial losses and dimished player development are the concerns facing the 32 owners when they vote today.  NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and NFLPA director Gene Upshaw both support the case to continue the league which normally results in the 24 required votes to carry the motion.  <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1617180">ESPN Article</a>.  TDC will post news on the vote as soon as it is received. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2 backups, or not 2 backups?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[That is the question on the lips of many Skins fans this week, after the team cut both Gibran Hamdan AND Danny Weurffel.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>September Desktop Calendar</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<IMG SRC="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/images/calendar/2003septmini.jpg" ALIGN="right">September's desktop graphic has taken aboard the feedback from last month and as a result, a Ken Simonton graphic without white backgrounds and in three convenient sizes!]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The bad time of year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The last week of training camp is always a bad time for former Claymores trying to make it in the NFL.  Roster exemptions are coming to an end which inevitably means cuts.  So far Rob Hart has receieved an injury settlement and Mike Malan, Rod Trafford, Jarvis Borum, Dondre Gilliam, Maurice Hick and Edell Shepherd are among those cut.  4pm EST Sunday is the final cuts so watch out for more.  However, Aaron Stecker and Nate Bolling seem certain of making final rosters in Tampa and Baltimore respectively.<br /> <a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1817&start=15">Forum Thread</a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Yo ho ho and off to Canada</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ok, poor headline, but WR Yo Murphy (1996, 97, 99) has signed with the Ottawa Renegades of the CFL.  It's 10 years since Yo last played in Canada with the BC Lions.  Since then he's had three seasons with the Claymores, stops in the NFL with Minnesota, Tampa Bay and St Louis.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Which Redskins?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Richy Black is a devout Redskins fan, one of the few on this site.  In the first of a new series, Richy describes why this year is even worth bothering with if you're a Redskins fan]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Legendary Claymores Craig calls it quits</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Record setter Dameyune Craig has decided to retire from professional football.  He's decided his abilities will be better used on the other side of the ball and has taken up a position coaching QB's at his former high school, Blount High School in Alabama.  Craig will always be remembered for his single game 611 yard passing performance for the Claymores in 1999.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Madden 2004 available for preorder</title>
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<description><![CDATA[With the new season just weeks away, it's time for the annual crop of video games with new features and up to date statistics.  You can preorder your copies of Madden 2004 and NFL Fever here through Amazon.co.uk.  Prices range from £24.99 to £29.99 depending on your console and free postage for orders over £25<br /><B><a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/store/games.shtml">TDC Video Game Store</a></B>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Forthbowl VI - The Aftermath</title>
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<description><![CDATA[33 brave competitors made there way down to Saughton Sports Centre to take part in Forthbowl VI this Sunday.  First estimations indicate that nearly £200 was raised for Radio Forth's help a child appeal which helps underpriviledged kids in East central Scotland.  To find out what you missed and for a full tournament report check out the <a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/forthbowl">Forthbowl site</a> and the <a href="http://www.jmyles.co.uk/gallery/forthbowlVI">Forthbowl VI Photo Gallery</a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>August Desktop Graphic</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<IMG SRC="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/images/calendar/2003augustmini.jpg" ALIGN="right">A new feature of TDC this month, we've developed a desktop graphic that doubles as a calendar.  A new graphic will be available every month.  August's graphic is centred around World Bowl 2003]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>59 Claymores attending NFL Training Camps</title>
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<description><![CDATA[With NFL Training Camps underway around the country, 40 former Claymores are fighting for a spot on final rosters.  Many will be cut before the end of camp, some are just filling in while stars are injured but some have a legitimate shot at NFL stardom.   <a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16880">NFL Claymores</a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>FIRED: Coaches Dahlquist and Woodard will not return</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The NFL Europe League has announced that the contracts of head coach Gene Dahlquist and defensive coordinator Ray Woodard have not been renewed for a fourth year in 2004.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Season 2003 DVD</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Want to watch Simonton's touchdowns and Nall's pinpoint passing once again in the comfort of your own home?  Sounds like you need a DVD of the season.  If we can prove that there's enough of an interest, there's a good chance that one will be made.  Register your interest by  <a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/dvd.shtml"><B>filling in this form</B></a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Forthbowl VI</title>
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<description><![CDATA[TouchdownClaymores.com are pleased to exclusively announce that Forthbowl VI will take place on Sunday 10th August at Saughton Sports Complex. <a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/forthbowl">More Details...</a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Bowl XI - Galaxy 35 Fire 16</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Frankfurt Galaxy earned a record third World Bowl crown by picking a part a dissapointing Fire team at a sun-baked Hampden Park, Glasgow on Saturday evening.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Why 6-4 was not good enough</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1055145683&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you're a bit flummoxed by why the Claymores did not make the Bowl despite having the same record as Rhein and Frankfurt, read this]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Claymores make us proud on final day</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1055113296&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scottish Claymores 31 - 14 Amsterdam Admirals<br /><br>Despite their World Bowl chances being scuppered the night before, the Claymores today closed the season with a convincing 31-14 points victory against the Admirals at Hampden.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The dream is over</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1054997507&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[<!--<TABLE BORDER=0 WIDTH="132" ALIGN="right"><TR><TD><IMG SRC="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/photos/flag.jpg"><BR><span style="font-size: -2pt;">The Frankfurt flag gets a kicking</span> </TD></TR></TABLE>-->Rhein defeated Barcelona 33-7 and Berlin beat Frankfurt 27-14.  This means that whatever the score in the Claymores game tomorrow, the Scots cannot get to the World Bowl.  To say it is a disappointment is a huge understatement.  Season over.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2003 TouchdownClaymores.com Awards</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1054842523&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier today the TDC team made the trip to the Claymores training session at Stepps.  To find out who won what award you'll have to read on!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Frankfurt versus ?</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1054760041&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Frankfurt Galaxy qualified for World Bowl XI on Saturday.<br /><br>The Claymores World Bowl destiny will be in their own hands Sunday providing the Galaxy or the Dragons win on Saturday evening.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Survival!  Claymores win big in Spain</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1054406149&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scottish Claymores 45 - 7 Barcelona Dragons<br /><br>6 touchdowns on the first 7 drives of the game sealed the game for the Claymores as the Dragons never got going offensively.  2 touchdowns from Hicks, 2 from Minardi, one from Simonton and one from Scott Couper for his 100th career catch as well as a Rob Hart field goal rounded out the scoring.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Karl Byrne to play at Party</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1054385912&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[TouchdownClaymores.com can announce that musician <strong>Karl Byrne</strong> will be playing his popular song <strong>World Bowl XI</strong> at the World Bowl XI Fan Party.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>We still believe.........</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1053903050&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Claymores 31 Admirals 20<br /><br>Depsite a second half comeback from the Admirals the Claymores held it together to come away with a thrilling victory from the Amsterdam Arena and keep the world bowl dream alive for another week.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Player of the Year voting NOW ON!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1053872021&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[It's time to vote for the Claymores player of the year 2003.  For full details and a detailed list of all the candidates,  <strong><a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/tdc/playeroftheyear.shtml">Click this link</a></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Bowl Fan Party to support Rachel House</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1053869885&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The World Bowl XI Fan Party on Friday 13th June at 11pm (<a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/party/">tickets available  here</a>) will be in support of the Rachel House childrens hospice in Kinross.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Party Time!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1053463792&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[World Bowl is a time for partying, and World Bowl XI will be no different.  We're pleased to announce the World Bowl XI Fan Party on Friday 13th June between 11pm and 3am at the University of Strathclyde Students Union on John Street (2 mins walk from George Square).  Tickets cost 5 pounds and can be ordered online now.  <a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/party/"><strong>Full Details</strong></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Claymores shutout Fire</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1053277655&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[An outstanding defensive performance backed up by three touchdowns through the air to John Minardi, Edell Shepherd and Anthony Bright led the Claymores to a 33-0 victory - the first time the Fire have ever been shutout.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Frankfurt: RUBBISH!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1052865807&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[So what happened from a fans point of view in Frankfurt?  What really happens at away games?  Here's what the TDC.com team got up to in Frankfurt]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>And the Cherry on Top</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1052769104&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Claymores have been allocated cornerback J'Juan Cherry since they lost Keon Moore to the Admirals a couple of weeks back.  He was with the team in Frankfurt but hadn't practiced with the team, hence the reason he was listed as inactive on the stats book for that game]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Defeat snatched from the Jaws of Victory</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1052675303&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Claymores 27 - 33 Galaxy OT<br /><br>In a wave of generousity, the Claymores handed victory to the Frankfurt Galaxy in the Waldstadion last night.  Despite leading 21-6 at halftime, the Claymores could not register their first overtime win]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mid-Season Report</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1052422610&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Well guys, we have reached the middle of the season, so I guess now is the time to write the Claymores’ mid-season report!!!!!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Bowl Halftime will be sweet!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1052306135&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Claymores today announced the Sugababes as the halftime entertainment for World Bowl XI.  Also announced to perform is Fish who will team up with a full orchestra and pipe band to belt out the Frankie Miller hit Caledonia as part of the pre-game festivities.  More acts are to be announced shortly.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>KHJ: Return of the Back...or not</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1052232481&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ok, so that was a very poor pun on a Mark Morrison song but it's true - sort of!  Keith Heyward-Johnson was expected to return to the Claymores following Keon Moore's reallocation to the Admirals but the plan was thwarted when the San Francisco 49ers signed him at the 11th hour.  Offensive lineman Chris Brown has been reallocated to Frankfurt.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Records set this week</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1052232384&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Most rain during a Claymores game: 19.8mm<br>Least free beer distributed: 0 pints<br>Most combined yards: Ken Simonton, 275yards.  140 rec, 108 rush, 27 ret]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rain failed to douse nail-biting encounter</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1052090148&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scottish Claymores 10 - 17 Barcelona Dragons<br /><br>The Claymores left it too late to come back from a 17-0 deficit.  Ken Simonton was a one man wunderkid rushing for 108 yards and catching 8 passes for 97 yards.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Buses from Edinburgh</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1051876853&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Fan buses will run from Edinburgh to Hampden it's been announced today - 48 hours ahead of the game against Barcelona.  If you want tickets, phone 0141 304 5997 before Saturday at 3pm.  It costs 8 pounds and will depart from the City Arts Centre in Market Street at 11am]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Landry gets his record!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1051876735&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The final tally was 2.5 sacks after much discussion.  Immediately after the game, Michael Landry was credited with 3.5 sacks.  This was reduced on review by the stats guys to 2.5.  NFLEurope.com reported it as 1.5.  It's not final - he had 2.5 sacks to tie John DeWitt's 1996 single game record]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Scrappy win, but it’ll do</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1051477974&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scottish Claymores 34 - 17 Berlin Thunder<br /><br>Touchdowns from Anthony Bright, Edell Shepherd and two from Ken Simonton were enough to see the Claymores to their first victory in Germany in the Gene Dahlquist era.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Priestley reallocated</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1050940436&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Admirals website is reporting the Claymores 3rd string QB David Priestley has been reallocated to Amsterdam following the Claymores loss against Rhein.  This leave Craig Nall and Shane Stafford as the Claymores only QB's.  All the more concerning is the fact that Nall injured his ankle Saturday night]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>No ugly wins...only ugly losses!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1050783136&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Claymores lost their first away game of the season today falling 34-17 to the Rhein Fire.  A late comeback attempted failed when Staffords pass was intercepted and returned for a TD.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Deja vu all over again?</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1050271479&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[On the back of a record breaking week 1 performance the Claymores yet again failed to impress in their week 2 outing, this time falling 17-13 to the Frankfurt Galaxy.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Simonton is keeping 24</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049994481&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[And who can blame him.  After his 94 yard, 4 touchdown performance in week 1, Ken Simonton has announced he'll keep wearing the number 24 jersey he wore when his own 35 jersey did not fit]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Claymores on TV</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049895458&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[It's been announced that Scottish TV will screen a 30 minute show on Thursday nights (listed as 2:25am on Friday morning this week technically!) called Touchdown Claymores.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Record Breakers!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049831989&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The spectacular opening game of the Claymores 2003 season will be remembered for many things including the many records that were set or tied.  Check out the official word from the league on the records that future Claymores will have to aim for.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RB Ken is Offensive MVP</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049805729&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ken Simonton's four touchdown, 94 yard rushing performance has earned him league offensive MVP of Week 1 from the NFL Europe League.  Frankfurt D End Joey Evans won defensive honours while kickers Ralf Kleinmann (Fra) and Silvio Diliberto (Ams) won special teams and national player of the week respectively]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Supported Players Update</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049725042&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ken Simonton tied the league record for points and rushing touchdowns with 24 and 4 respectively; Deveron Harper forced a fumble that changed the momentum of the game and Scott Couper caught a 35 yard pass on his return to the game.   <strong></strong>  <a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/support/index.shtml">Supported Players</a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Week 1 - Record breaking perfomance!!!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049666205&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[A near 15,000 strong crowd at Hampden witnessed a <a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3580">record breaking</a> Claymores performance, including a second half shutout, as the Claymores romped home to a 62-31 victory.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Nall will start</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049393331&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Coach D has confirmed that Craig Nall will be the starting QB on Sunday but said he will share time with Shane Stafford and that Stafford can get himself more game time with good play]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Practice at Stepps</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049378219&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photos from todays [3 April] practice at Stepps <A HREF="http://sdalgleish.250free.com/claymorespractice030403/index00.html"><B>Photos</B></A>.  The team looked remarkably sharp for this stage in the season although Nall looked the more accurate passer.  Hicks and Simonton split time at RB.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pep rally on Thursday evening</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049216716&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Claymores are holding a pep rally this thursday evening at the St. Enoch Centre in Glasgow city centre.  The pep rally will take place between 6.30pm and 8pm and will be held on the third floor next to the food courts.  Radio station Clyde 1 will also broadcast live from the pep rally which will see the 2003 team introduced once again to fans.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Punt Return TD - This Year!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049053349&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[With the new season less than a week away, here's a look at some records that the Claymores can break, and others that might be just past them]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>They've met the fans!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1049045500&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Well, the team has met the fans and vice versa.  They seem like a decent bunch, get on with each other and generally are a good laugh.  It's now less than a week until the real business starts.  Check out fans reactions to meeting the players. <a href="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3000">Click here</a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fan Day Photo Competition</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1048772467&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you're going to the Claymores Fan Open Day on Sunday, take your digital camera.  Upload your best shot to the <A HREF="http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/forum/album_cat.php?cat_id=2">photo gallery</A> and have the satisfaction of having your photo rated best of the week]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fan Open Day</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1048771186&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Claymores are having an fan open day on Sunday 30 March between 1 and 4pm at Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow to allow the fans a chance to meet the 2003 squad for the first time.  If you can, get along as it's always good fun]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2003 Fan Draft</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1048545807&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Well you voted for him and we got him......TouchdownClaymores.com first round draft pick was RB Ken Simonton.  But he wasn't the only one who'd end up being supported by us this year!]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Final roster cuts announced</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1048522340&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Claymores today announced their final roster cuts which brings them down to the 48 players which will start the season as your 2003 Scottish Claymores.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Who do we pick?</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1047829209&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Each year the Claymores organise a Fan Draft.  Essentially, each fan club selects a player to support throughout the season.  We'd like your input as to who we should select for 2003.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Claymores Camp Report: Galaxy Scrimmage</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1047776562&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Doug Adamson is in Tampa at training camp and has sent back this first report from the game condition scrimmage against Frankfurt Galaxy at Raymond James Stadium]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Sack Man is Back</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1047140027&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Chris Ward is to return to the Claymores.  The all-time sack leader looks to add to his total and assert his leadership of the new Dawgs.  The team now has 4 D-lineman with experience of Tomsula's system: Ward, Devonte Peterson (2002), Radell Lockhart (2002), Robert Flickinger (just about every year!)]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>JB to QB for FG</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1046906941&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[And the QB-go-round continues for the Claymores as James Brown is re-allocated to the Frankfurt Galaxy.  That leaves the Claymores with Nall, Priestley and Stafford to fight it out for the starting QB spot in training camp.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Nall in the coffin for McCann</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1046456402&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The addition of Green Bay Packers allocate Craig Nall to the Claymores training camp roster has meant a swift departure for free agent QB Kyle McCann.  Instead McCann is now in camp with the FC Barcelona Dragons and will look to compete for a roster space there.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>And Nall makes it 5!</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1046340160&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Packers.com reports that Green Bay have allocated QB Craig Nall (6'3", 228lbs, Northwestern (LA) State to the Claymores increasing the QB numbers in camp to 5.  Nall, a former fifth round draft pick for the Packers comes with high expectations.  Could be he's fighting Stafford for the starters job]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>McCann makes it 4</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1046103030&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Claymores have signed QB Kyle McCann (FA, 6'5", 210lbs, Iowa) giving them 4 QB's going into training camp.  McCann was in training camp with the New York Jets  in 2002 before being released last August.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Two WR's join Claymores</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1045585117&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Claymores wide recieving corps has been boosted by two with Anthony Bright (Texans, 6'1", 170lbs, Valencia CC) and Kenyatte Morgan (Packers, 5'10", 180lbs, Montana State) joined in the squad ahead of training camp next week]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Our place in Scottish sport</title>
<link>http://www.touchdownclaymores.com/cutenews/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1045433739&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[With the Hampden pitch debate still rolling on it seems that some people are now even questioning whether or not there is a space in Scottish sport for American football.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Margerum and Eck join Claymores coaches</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Following Mike Deal's departure, the Claymores have announced Ken Margerum as his replacement at OC.  Recently, Margerum has coached at UCal and before that played for the Chicago Bears, most notably in 1985 when they won the SuperBowl.  Additionally, Don Eck from U of Utah has been named O-line coach.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A Raw Deal?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Offensive coordinator Mike Deal has been signed by the University of Arizona as their offensive coordinator in a move comes at a strange time just before training camp.  Where this leave the Claymores is, as yet unknown but watch this space]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>What do we know about the 2003 Claymores?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We've put together a page with biography details or draft synopsis' of as many of the 2003 players as we can find.  Hopefully, this can give us a better view of the names that were revealed this week.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Free Agent Draft and Allocation Notes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Get the lowdown on 15 of our allocates and free agent draft picks right here as we have a look at their 2002 draft profiles from Pro Football Weekly's draft preview.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stafford joined by Brown and Priestley at QB</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Shane Stafford will battle returning QB James Brown and former UPitt and Arena League QB David Priestley for the starting job at the Claymores in 2003.  Dameyune Craig was thought to be coming back but no agreement was reached.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2003 Free Agent Draft</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Find out just who the Claymores picked in this years free agent draft and see if your favourite player makes a return for the Claymores....or perhaps another team!]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2003 NFLE Allocation and Draft</title>
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<description><![CDATA[New England Patriots Quarterback Shane Stafford joins returning Claymores Scott McCready and James Rooths among the 30 players allocated by the NFL to the Scottish Claymores for 2003.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Updated Allocation List</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Here's an updated list of the players to be allocated to Europe.  This is from teams that have announced so far]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>First Allocations from KFFL.com</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Denver Broncos allocation have been made available to KFFL.com ahead of the announcement Tuesday afternoon]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Claymores ask fans for Ticket Help</title>
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<description><![CDATA[GM Steve Livingstone has asked fans to help sell tickets by means of Telesales from their Glasgow office.  If you're able and willing to spare a couple of hours to sell tickets, read on!]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>10 National Players revealed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Claymores have announced their national players for training camp.  Fan favourites Scott Couper, Rob Hart, Jason Byworth, Robert Flickenger and Rowelle Blenman are included along with newcomers like Jeff Nicolson and James Brazier.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charles Lee to coach D'backs and Special Teams</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Division II Central Missouri State to NFL Europe is quite a leap but Charles Lee will make it when he joins the Scottish Claymores to coach Special Teams and the defensive backs for 2003.  He joins returning coaches Ray Woodard and Jim Tomsula the defensive side of the game]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Training Camp Dates</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Alonso High School is the location for the Claymores 9th preseason training camp.  The camp will run from February 24 through March 23 with skill players arriving on the 24th and full squad sessions beginning March 2]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Two Claymores to play in NFL Pro Bowl</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For the first time, a Scottish Claymore will play in the NFL’s Pro Bowl in Honalulu, Hawaii on February 2. But not just one Claymore will play but two after wide receiver Dante Hall and guard Marco Rivera were voted to the AFC and NFC squads respectively. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2003 Schedule Announced</title>
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<description><![CDATA[After weeks of speculation, rumour and counter roumour the Claymores have today (Wednesday) announced their schedule for 2003. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Season Ticket Special</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Claymores have released their 2003 season tickets. The usual five games for the price of four incentive is available as is the promise of a World Bowl tickets at a regular season price – a nice little bonus. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Scottie's Back! He just could not stay on the Sidelines!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[SCOOOOPS! <br>The legend is to return to the field for the 2003 season. Many fans felt that at 31, he was too young to be hanging up his cleats for good and that has now proved to be the case. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>June 14th Bowl Confirmed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[So, Saturday 14th June is the day to countdown to. Kickoff will be at 5pm UK time, 12 noon in the US East Coast. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Bowl Date</title>
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<description><![CDATA[To all Claymores fans <br>In response to the comments made on this website, I would like to make the <br>following comments on behalf of the Scottish Claymores. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Whisper Lands with Raiders</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Raiders, whose running backs Charlie Garner and Randy Jordan are both knocked up, signed Goodman to the practice squad. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>WorldBowl.co.uk Launched</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It’s just days until kickoff in World Bowl XI in Glasgow. To help plan for the trip to World Bowl in June 2003, a new website has been launched. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>22 Claymores Start NFL Season</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The cull was bad this season. <br>NFLE Players returning to NFL Rosters must have been physically and mentally tired following a spring campaign as only 7 2002 Claymores are on opening day rosters. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Forthbowl V : Sunday 30th June</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Forthbowl is a Charity 5 on 5 Flag Football Competition open to anyone aged 16 or over. Keeping with tradition once again this year participants in Forthbowl will be raising money for Radio Forth's Help a Child Appeal. In the past Forthbowl has raised over £2000 for the Appeal. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>TE Carson Selected First in Fan Draft 2002</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Bridgend Tight Ends surprisingly enough drafted TE Elliott Carson as the first pick in the Claymores 2002 Fan Club Draft.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2002 TV Schedule Announced</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This year your Claymores coverage will be provided by 3 channels - Sky Sports, Channel 5 and Scottish TV. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>World Bowl Glasgow</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Claymores GM Steve Livingstone alongside Glasgow Lord Provost Alex Mosson and Director of NFL Europe Jim Connolly announced the decision which brings World Bowl XI to Scotland. Hampden Park will play host to the annual showpiece event in June 2003 in what is seen as an economic boost for the season ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>McGaughey appointed new DB coach</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Thomas McGaughey has been appointed as the new defensive backs coach and defensive assistant for the Claymores after Richard Kent moved on to Berlin. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>F.C. Barcelona and NFL to thrash out "deal" at Superbowl</title>
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<description><![CDATA[So you've read the headline....and you've read the summary on the TDC homepage....and now your wondering exactly what this has to do with the Claymores...well you see it's like this... <br>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>National Starter Position Up For Grabs?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Basically it's a numbers game - <br>60 - The number of national players that will attend the mini-camp in Tampa Bay between February 25th and March 4th. The 60 will be made up of players from Europe, Japan and Mexico. <br>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sundays the day for football!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It's as simple as this....if it's a home game it's on a Sunday!  The final home game of the Claymores 2002 season against the Berlin Thunder has been changed from Saturday June 8th to Sunday June 9th so that mllions of US viewers can tune into the game live from the comfort of their own home over the FOX network. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2001/02 NFL MVC...so far</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It's crunch time in the NFL regular season!! 12 weeks have been and gone and teams only have 4 or 5 games left to try and secure that all important playoff spot. So with that in mind lets try and pick out the top 5 former Claymores currently plying their trade with an NFL team. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rhein win World Bowl X!!!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[OK so the headline is a bit misleading.....there are 31 games to be played first before we can crown a new NFLE champion! But the first win of the new season can be given to the Rhein Fire as Düsseldorf was officially announced as the venue for World Bowl X, confirming the rumours many people had heard. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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