The Claremont McKenna College (CMS) Stags come to Ireland

[flea]

Saturday 19th May 2007 - 1pm

CMS College Stags (USA) @ Tallaght Outlaws

Postal Sports Club, Tallaght.



On May 19th, The Tallaght Outlaws are pleased to announce that we will be hosting The Claremont McKenna College (CMS) Stags as part of Global Football's tour to the Emerald Isle. The This is sure to be a great day for all players and coaches from both teams. The Stags are a NCAA college football team from California, USA. This is the third time Ireland has hosted a Global Football Tour with John Carroll Univ and Adrian College Michigan playing Team Ireland in 2004 and 2005 respectively. However, this will be the first time that an IAFL club side has played opposition of such a high standard. It is hoped that Tallaght's hosting of the event will raise the profile of the new Outlaws team in South West Dublin.

The Stags play in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and finished with a 5-5 record in 2006. The Stags are led by Quarterback Aaron Gonzales who won player of the week awards for his performances in the NCAA in 2006.


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http://www.irish-american-football.org/

[th0m]

Thats really cool to see happening. I hope to see more of this in the future!

[flea]

I'm heading up for it, gonna bring the 7 year old, his first football game

[Seawolf97]

Thats really neat. Quite a road game!

[TexasTerror]

Thats really cool to see happening. I hope to see more of this in the future!

Navy and Notre Dame hook up in Dublin, Ireland in a few years...2012 to be exact...

[flea]

yeah can't wait for that. seen them the last time

[th0m]

Yeah that should be sweet. Has a venue been selected yet?

[flea]

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[flea]

Yeah that should be sweet. Has a venue been selected yet?

No but it can only be either Croke Park or Landsdowne Road. last time they played in Croker so I'd expect it there again.


http://www.irish-american-football.org/

OUTLAWS PLAY US COLLEGE TEAM




Saturday 19th May 2007

CMS College Stags (USA) 67-0 Tallaght Outlaws

Postal Sports Club, Tallaght.

The Tallaght Outlaws made history on Saturday when they became the first IAFL team to play a bowl game against U.S. College opposition.. The Claremont McKenna College (CMS) Stags are a NCAA college football team from California, USA. This is the third time Ireland has hosted a Global Football Tour with John Carroll Univ and Adrian College Michigan playing Team Ireland in 2004 and 2005 respectively. However, this will be the first time that an IAFL club side has played opposition of such a high standard.

As expected, the NCAA side won a comfortable victory. Led by QB Aaron Gonzales, their high pace offense scored some spectacular touchdowns. Mike Hirokawa, D.J. Lillard scored a number of touchdowns and there was a 80 yard return by Ryan Larson. Cornerback Dan Picciotto and defensive lineman Kevin Byram were among the Stags stars on defense. However there were some good performances by the Outlaws. Defensive back Dan Breslin got an interception, broke up a number of passes and made the biggest hit of the day on his way to winning the MVP award. James Hugges, Barry Bolton and Paul O'Toole also had good games for Tallaght. The biggest compliment came after the game when some of the Stags staff said that the Outlaws performance was of a similar level to the Great Britain Bulldogs performance against the Stags in California last Autumn. The game was named in honour of William Wagner, a CMS player who passed away in recent months.