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THREE PACKERS START NFL EUROPE'S OPENING WEEKEND; LB LONDON DUNLAP NAMED NFLEL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
posted 04/26/01
Playing in NFL Europe allows young NFL players to gain game experience and more repititions and three Green Bay Packers are taking advantage of every minute.
Green Bay Packers-allocated linebacker London Dunlap, a starter for the Scottish Claymores in their 24-21 victory over Frankfurt, was awarded NFL Europe League 'Special Teams Player of the Week' honors for Week 1. The Claymores starter led his team to two touchdowns, had one pass defensed and four tackles.
Dunlap tackled Galaxy punter Andrew Bayes at the Frankfurt six-yard line as he attempted to punt on the Galaxy's opening drive, setting up the Claymores' opening touchdown. In the third quarter he then recovered a blocked Bayes punt in the end zone for a touchdown that earned the Claymores a 24-7 lead. This week, the Claymores (1-0) will travel to Amsterdam(0-1) on Saturday.
Starting for the Rhein Fire was tight end Adam Newman in their 24-20 victory over the Amsterdam Admirals. Barcelona (1-0) will host the Fire (1-0) on Saturday.
Wide receiver Kenny Coutain, a starter for the Berlin Thunder, had one reception for seven yards in their 21-14 loss to the Barcelona Dragons. Berlin (0-1) will travel to Frankfurt to take on the Galaxy (0-1) to decide the first win for the season for one of the teams.
WEEK TWO SCHEDULE
April 28 - Rhein Fire at Barcelona Dragons - 10 a.m. CT - DirecTV, Ch. 704
April 28 - Berlin Thunder at Frankfurt Galaxy - 12 Noon CT - Fox Sports Net*
April 28 - Scottish Claymores at Amsterdam Admirals - 12 Noon CT - DirecTV, Ch. 705
*Check local listings for air time and channel number.
WEEK ONE RESULTS
Barcelona 21, Berlin 24
Rhein 24, Amsterdam 20
Scotland 24, Frankfurt 21
NFL EUROPE LEAGUE STANDINGS
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T |
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| Barcelona Dragons | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 21 | 14 |
| Scottish Claymores | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 24 | 21 |
| Rhein Fire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 24 | 20 |
| Amsterdam Admirals | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 20 | 24 |
| Berlin Thunder | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 14 | 21 |
| Frankfurt Galaxy | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 21 | 24 |
TELEVISION AND RADIO COVERAGE: This year's action will be broadcast to more than 80 countries around the world including the United States. DirecTV will air every game, Fox Sports Net will televise a "Game of the Week" all season and Fox will broadcast a "Game of the Week" each week beginning in Weeks 6, 8 and10, followed by World Bowl 2001 on June 30.
For more information on NFL Europe, log onto nfleurope.com.
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