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- Team Overview -

 

The San Diego Blitzkrieg are a Grid-Iron football team founded in season 1.

 

Through the years, the Blitz have been an increasingly strong competitor:

Season Series Place W L Pct. Points +/- League Cup
6 TD 2nd 5 1 .833 209 - 136 +73
5 II.3 1st 16 2 .889 865 - 204 +661
4 III.7 1st 17 1 .944 906 - 178 +728
3 III.7 3rd 14 4 .778 745 - 190 +555
2 VI.21 1st 18 0 1.000 907 - 70 +837
1 * VI.21 2nd 13 5 .722 323 - 163 +160
* Record under current management was 7 - 1 (+91 pts).

 


Historical Summary

Season 5:
Season 5 saw San Diego arrive in the second division and begin their quest for the top division. The Blitz got out to a brilliant 9-0 league start, before losing to the challenging Green Bay Blazers. However San Diego continued their strong form and the Blazers dropped a couple of games giving the Blitz the title. In the cup, San Diego managed seven wins before exiting in the 8th round to eventual cup champion, the Minnesota XTreme. Wide Receiver Huey Hare was named the offensive MVP and Cornerback Wayne DeSpain was named the defensive MVP.

Season 4:
In Season 4 of Grid-Iron, the Blitz played in III.7 and despite losing an early game to the Western Winner, completed the balance of the season without a defeat to edge out Western on point differential. They finished with a 17-1 record and will promote to II.3. In the cup, they advanced to round 5, before losing to the defending champion, the Reservior Docs. Quarterback Morris Logsdon was named the offensive MVP with over 4000 passing yards in 11 league game. Defensive tackle Travis Lawhorn was named the defensive MVP with 81 tackles in 14 games. The Blitz also managed to capture their 53rd flag, which included traveling to U.A.E, Singapore and Estonia this season.

Season 3:
In Season 3 of Grid-Iron, the Blitz played in III.7, their first truly competitive league. They finished third with a 14-4 record, missing out only on second by point differential. In the cup, they only advanced to round 4, before losing to the final four team the Defiance Bulldogs. Quarterback Morris Logsdon was named the offensive MVP and defensive end Ross Blackstock was named the defensive MVP. The Blitz also managed to capture its 46th flag by visiting Japan at the end of the season.

Season 2:
In their first full season of Grid-Iron, the San Diego Blitzkrieg finished 1st in USA IV.21 with a perfect 18-0 record and were promoted to USA III.7. Veteran quarterback Noble Fisher was replaced by the young, but talented Morris Logsdon. Running back Josef Arceneaux was named the offensive MVP with over 3600 yards rushing, 60 touchdowns and an 11.8 yards per carry average. Defensive end Geraldo Shi was named the defensive MVP as he dominated his end of the line of scrimmage. In the cup, the Blitz advanced to round 5, before losing to the Xtreme.

Season 1:
In the inaugural season of Grid-Iron, the San Diego Blitzkrieg finished 2nd in USA IV.21 with a 15-3 record and would return to the league the next season. Halfback Lamont Ortega was named the offensive MVP with over 1000 yards rushing, 10 touchdowns and a 5.3 yards per carry average. On defense, linebacker Wayne DeSpain and defensive tackle Travis Lawhorn were named defensive MVPs.

 

- News -

05 29 2010
 
Next Stop: Top Division!
Sporting a 16-1 record and a week left in the season, the Blitz clinched the II.3 title with a win over the Lavel Superstars combined with a Green Bay Blazers loss to the upstart Warrington Eagles. San Diego will join the storied division that includes legendary teams like the Buckeye Barnes (formerly Reservoir Docs), Austrian Invaders, the Toledo Vengeance and the Wadsworth Grizzlies.
 
01 23 2010
 
Miracle Finish!
With point deferential the only thing separating San Diego and the Western Winners, the Blitz were able to put up enough points up early and hold the Sting to a single score and thus finished a mere three points ahead of the Winners for the division title. With this finish, the Blitz will follow former division III.7 greats, Minnesota Xtreme, Atomic Peanuts and Toledo Rockets up into division II.3.
 
09 18 2009
 
Blitzkrieg finish 3rd in Divsion 3!
San Diego finished season #3 a impressive 14-4, good enough for 3rd place behind the Toledo Rockets and Western Winners. Quarterback Morris Logsdon was named the offensive MVP and defensive end Ross Blackstock was named the defensive MVP.
 
05 02 2009
 
Blitzkrieg complete the Perfect Season!
San Diego finished season #2 a perfect 18-0 and thus earning promotion to Division III. The Blitz finished five games ahead of the second place finisher the Cincinnati Hoosiers. Running back Josef Arceneaux was named the offensive MVP with over 3600 yards rushing, 60 touchdowns and an 11.8 yards per carry average. Defensive End Geraldo Shi was named as the MVP on the other side of the ball.
 
01 01 2009
 
Blitz finish second in inaugural season...
San Diego finished their first season with a 13-5 record, a stunning 7-1 since new management took over, and second to the promoting Paulding Panthers. Lamont Ortega was names the offensive MVP, rushing for over 1000 yards and 10 TDs. Linebacker Wayne DeSpain and defensive tackle Travis Lawhorn were named defensive MVPs.
 
11 01 2008
 
Blitz win their first game!
San Diego defeat the Prague Cowboys 14-0 on two Lamont Ortega touchdowns. They pushed their record to 7-4 and play the 7-4 Chargers next week.
 

 

 

- Players & Staff -

 

Highlighted Players

 
Morris Logsdon - QB
A young quarterback who was given the reins of the Blitz towards the end of season 2 at the age of 20. Possesses good field vision, excellent decision making and an improving arm. Is the prototype pocket passer, tall and strong, but not exceptionally mobile.
 

 

 

- Historical Starting Lineups -

 

Season #6

Offense
QB: Morris Logsden RB:Danny Watt WR: Huey Hare WR: Carter Nagle TE: Denis Post TE: Bo Nuss T: Mickael Claret G: Kristijan Tešic C: Federico Krättli G: Arne Schell T: Danial Raymer
Defense
DE: Geraldo Shi DT: Shaun Knox DT: Travis Lawhorn DE: Ross Blackstock LB: Marlon Mickelson LB: Xavier Pattison LB: Cornell Knecht CB: Wayne DeSpain CB: Leon van der Steld S: Petrica Niculae S: Luca Gordon

 

Season #5

Offense
QB: Morris Logsden RB:Danny Watt WR: Huey Hare WR: Carter Nagle TE: Denis Post TE: Bo Nuss T: Mickael Claret G: Kristijan Tešic C: Federico Krättli G: Arne Schell T: Danial Raymer
Defense
DE: Geraldo Shi DT: Shaun Knox DT: Travis Lawhorn DE: Ross Blackstock LB: Marlon Mickelson LB: Xavier Pattison LB: Cornell Knecht CB: Wayne DeSpain CB: Leon van der Steld S: Petrica Niculae S: Luca Gordon

 

Season #4

Offense
QB: Morris Logsden RB:Danny Watt WR: Huey Hare WR: Carter Nagle TE: Denis Post TE: Frederic Josey T: Mickael Claret G: Arne Schell C: Federico Krättli G: Kristijan Tešic T: Danial Raymer
Defense
DE: Geraldo Shi DT: Shaun Knox DT: Travis Lawhorn DE: Ross Blackstock LB: Marlon Mickelson LB: Cornell Knecht LB: Xavier Pattison CB: Wayne DeSpain CB: Leon van der Steld S: Petrica Niculae S: Luca Gordon

 

Season #3

Offense
QB: Morris Logsden RB: Josef Arceneaux WR: Huey Hare WR: Bo Nuss TE: Denis Post TE: Frederic Josey T: Mickael Claret G: Arne Schell C: Federico Krättli G: Kristijan Tešic T: Danial Raymer
Defense
DE: Geraldo Shi DT: Shaun Knox DT: Travis Lawhorn DE: Ross Blackstock LB: Marlon Mickelson LB: Vito Arrieta LB: Cornell Knecht CB: Wayne DeSpain CB: Leon van der Steld S: Petrica Niculae S: Luca Gordon

 

Season #2

Offense
QB: Emile Quiroga RB: Nurija Imširović RB: Josef Arceneaux WR: Huey Hare WR: Bo Nuss TE: Denis Post T: Bob Callais G: Arne Schell C: Fabian Chlebda G: Frederic Josey T: Danial Raymer
Defense
DE: Geraldo Shi DT: Shaun Knox DT: Travis Lawhorn DE: Collin Mathers LB: Marlon Mickelson LB: Cornell Knecht LB: AJ Kegley CB: Wayne DeSpain CB: Leon van der Steld S: Petrica Niculae S: Maurice Meier

 

Season #1

Offense
QB: Noble Fisher RB: Lamont Ortega RB: Josef Arceneaux WR: Julian Napoli WR: Huey Hare TE: Denis Post T: Shaun Knox G: Arne Schell C: Fabian Chlebda G: Frederic Josey T: Danial Raymer
Defense
DE: Geraldo Shi DT: Phillipp Suhr DT: Travis Lawhorn DE: Marlon Mickelson LB: Wayne DeSpain LB: Jospeh Beers LB: Collin Mathers CB: Ivor Cikojevic CB: Alden Stambaugh S: Petrica Niculae S: Maurice Meier

 

 

- Statistics -

 

Offensive MVP

Season Series Player Position
5 II.3 Huey Hare WR
4 III.7 Morris Logsdon QB
3 III.7 Morris Logsdon QB
2 IV.21 Josef Arceneaux RB
1 IV.21 Lamont Ortega RB

 

Defensive MVP

Season Series Player Position
5 II.3 Wayne DeSpain CB
4 III.7 Travis Lawhorn DT
3 III.7 Ross Blackstock DE
2 IV.21 Geraldo Shi DE
1 IV.21 Wayne DeSpain
Travis Lawhorn
LB
DT

 

Top Transfers

# Player Purchased Position Season Date US$
1 Preston Halpern S 5 04 22 2010 525 000
2 Wally Pillow K 6 07 15 2010 405 000
3 Nedjeljko Racic RB 6 06 11 2010 295 000
4 Aiden Connors CB 5 05 06 2010 285 000
5 Lennon Liam Hyde TBD 5 04 05 2010 256 551

# Player Sold Position Season Date US$
1 Johannes Brahm P/K 6 07 19 2010 420 000
2 Josef Arceneaux RB 5 04 14 2010 275 625
3 Conner Hayes QB 4 01 18 2010 215 000
4 Dwain Treadway KR 5 02 15 2010 193 193
5 Frederic Josey TE/OL 5 06 02 2010 156 450

 

Largest Attendance

# Opponent Type Season Date Attendance
1T Yendor Wizards Cup 5 04 13 2010 76 500
1T Green Bay Blazers League 5 04 17 2010 76 500
1T Delhi Danishes Cup 5 04 20 2010 76 500
1T The Columbus Cows League 5 04 01 2010 76 500
1T Minnesota XTreme Cup 5 05 04 2010 76 500
1T Chuck Norris League 5 05 15 2010 76 500
1T San Diego Thunger League 5 05 22 2010 76 500
1T Tauberg Blades League 5 06 05 2010 76 500

 

- Flag Collection -

 

Flag collection from international travel:  

Flag Country Date Team
Russia 11 03 2008 RFC Yaroslavl
Serbia 11 10 2008 Konjarnik HighTowers
Bosnia & Herzegovina 11 17 2008 Ragbi klub Zelenilo
Slovenia 11 24 2008 Volneni Travojedi
United Kingdom 12 01 2008 Portsmouth Punishers
China 12 08 2008 Deimon Devil Bats
Israel 12 15 2008 Hapoel Regavim
Australia 12 22 2008 Tazdevils
New Zealand 12 29 2008 Houston Texans
Malaysia 01 05 2009 Seasian Tigers
Romania 01 12 2009 New York Giants Wannabies
Poland 01 19 2009 Kasztelan Poznan
Colombia 01 26 2009 Yokoville Mansters
Germany 02 02 2009 Paderborn Ruffneckz
Costa Rica 02 09 2009 DAT Galaxy
Argentina 02 16 2009 El Matador
Uruguay 02 23 2009 Cimarrones
Finland 03 02 2009 Predators
Brazil 03 09 2009 Rio de Janeiro Redskins
Switzerland 03 16 2009 Twins Weiningen
Netherlands 03 23 2009 Groningen Greyhounds
Portugal 03 30 2009 Ceporting Marisol
France 04 06 2009 Mirastar Saints
Hungary 04 13 2009 Budapest Wolves
Turkey 04 20 2009 Tayyar A Stallones
South Africa 04 27 2009 Leopard Seals
Latvia 05 04 2009 AFK Marupe
Lithuania 05 11 2009 NLC
Austria 05 18 2009 Vienna Pandas
Norway 05 25 2009 Heimdal Heroes
Ireland 06 01 2009 Steel Hawks
Croatia 06 08 2009 Zagreb Bears
Indonesia 06 15 2009 Sidoarjo Prawns
Sweden 06 22 2009 Carlskrona Seahawks
Italy 06 29 2009 K9 Bologna
Spain 07 06 2009 Palma Ciclidos
Iceland 07 13 2009 Vanir
Mexico 07 20 2009 Tigueres 17
Canada 07 27 2009 MF Ogres
Czech Republic 08 03 2009 AFC Marianka
India 08 10 2009 Chennai Super Kings
United States 08 17 2009 Hoffee Beans
Belgium 08 24 2009 KV Kortrijk
Denmark 08 31 2009 Danish Generals
Chile 09 07 2009 Valparaiso Terrible Apuestos
Japan 09 14 2009 Bando Devil Spiders
South Korea 09 21 2009 G-Generation
Singapore 10 12 2009 The Orange
Greece 10 26 2009 Zombies
UAE 12 07 2009 Master Of Dissasters 45
Bulgaria 12 14 2009 S.C.'Atila Mousquetaires'
Estonia 12 21 2009 Raasiku Rams
Ukraine 01 11 2010 Hooligans from Troya
Paraguay 04 19 2010 Olimpia f.c.
Fiji 07 27 2010 Lauan

 

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