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Thumbs up Calanda Broncos

Ok, so you must be wondering the relevance of the Calanda Broncos to Flyer football.... Well, it seems as though one Mr. Steve Valentino, MBA is going to play professional football for the Broncos! Word is that Steve will be a WR and even play some QB! The team is based in Switzerland. I do not think we have had a professional player since Jesse Obert kicked in the Arena leagues a few years back. Tino almost certainly will be our first former player to play professional football in Europe. What a cool thing to do for a talented young player like Steve.

Here is link to the team's site:

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It does not sound like US players get rich playing there, but I understand that the teams make it worthwhile for US players to play in Europe. I know of at least one other PFL player who played in Europe, (Scotty Phadavong, RB from Drake). All reports from Scotty P indicated that is was a great experience.

It will be fun to follow Steve's professional career in Europe this Spring while we wait for the return of Flyer football in the fall.
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Old 12-20-2011, 01:35 PM
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2011 Europlayers ranking

American Football in Europe is played in the spring_from March to July.

There are many teams but not much overall coverage so the point spread in scheduled games is used to determine which teams are eligible for their country's tournament, their Region's tournament and the Eurobowl. Calandra Broncos (Calandra is the local brewery) did well last year and somehow have qualified for a trip to Helsinki, Finland for 2012.

Here's the final ranking of the top 25 out of 800 teams in Europe by the media site Europlayers:

Posted on 12 Oct 2011 - Go back to news list
Europlayers Final Season Top 25.


All leagues in Europe have now finished play with some upsets in the playoffs and finals. This changes the Top 25. The top three remain the same.

The Swarco Raiders remain as the Number 1. But Schwäbisch Hall's historic win in the German Bowl over Kiel bumps them up to number 4. Kiel moves in as number 5 but Carlstad drops down after losing a regular season game to the Tyreso Royal Crowns although they beat them in the Swedish final. The Düsseldorf Panther replace Marburg after beating them in the German playoffs. The Triangle Razorbacks' win over the Sollerod Gold Diggers in the Danish final puts them on the list.


We have had terrific feedback, both positive and negative, so please keep it up even if you disagree. This only makes our rankings the best in Europe.

1. Swarco Raiders – Austria

2. Vienna Vikings – Austria

3. Graz Giants - Austria

4. Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns - Germany

5. Kiel Baltic Hurricanes – Germany

6. Calanda Broncos – Switzerland

7. Carlstad Crusaders – Sweden

8. La Courneuve Flash – France

9. Mönchengladbach Mavericks

10. London Blitz - United Kingdom

11. Helsinki Wolverines – Finland

12. Düsseldorf Panther - Germany

13. Danube Dragons – Austria

14. Seinäjoki Crocodiles – Finland

15. Triangle Razorbacks - Denmark

16. Parma Panthers – Italy

17. Kragujevac Wild Boars – Serbia

18. Stuttgart Scorpions - Germany

19. Sollerod Gold Diggers - Denmark

20. Bologna Warriors – Italy

21. Pioners L'Hospitalet – Spain

22. London Warriors – United Kingdom

23. Vukovi Belgrade – Serbia

24. Wroclaw Crew – Poland

25. Grenoble Centaures - France
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Here are Swiss signings so far-3 are Calanda (sorry about the size)

Link to Swiss signing: http://www.europlayers.com/SigningLi...?CountryId=201

Todd Hendricks
Coach Basel Gladiators
Switzerland 2012


Steve Valentino
Player Calanda Broncos
Switzerland 2012


Darryl Valdez
Player Basel Gladiators
Switzerland 2012


Diamond Weaver
Player Basel Gladiators
Switzerland 2012

Dave Likins
Coach Calanda Broncos


Switzerland 2012 Geoff Buffum
Coach Calanda Broncos



Switzerland 2012 George Contreras
Coach Thun Tigers
Switzerland 2012
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Congrats to Steve and his family. That is a long but fun road trip to watch a game in Switzerland!
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Europlayers write-up today

The Calanda Broncos (Swiss top division) have signed Div. I quarterback Steve Valentino.



Steve Valentino (5’11”, 180 lb) joins the Calanda Broncos after enjoying an outstanding four year career playing with the University of Dayton Flyers (NCAA Div. I FCS – Pioneer Football League).

In his senior season, as team captain, the versatile Valentino completed 163 of 289 passes for 2,218 yards and 16 touchdowns leading the Flyers to a 10-1 record. He also rushed 158 times for 712 yards and another eight touchdowns. He earned multiple honors including the Pioneer Football League Player of the Year award, 1st Team All PFL at quarterback, and the Ohio College Football Offensive Player of the Year. He was also a 1st Team Academic All PFL selection both in 2010 and 2009.

In 2009, his junior year, Steve started all 11 games at quarterback for the Flyers throwing for 2,376 yards and 14 touchdowns (170 of 286) while also rushing for 722 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was the PFL Offensive Player of the Year and named the 1st Team All PFL Quarterback.

He began his career at Dayton as a wide receiver and in 2008 he hauled in 50 passes for 626 yards and four touchdowns. He also returned punts (24 for 283 yards) and kicks (19 for 454 yards).

The University of Dayton Flyers boast impressive football alumni. Hall of Fame member and Super Bowl winning coach (Pittsburgh Steelers – 1975, ’76, ’79, ’80) Chuck Noll played for the Flyers as did Super Bowl winning coach (Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 2003) and TV football analyst Jon Gruden.
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Now that we have a player in the NBA it would be nice to have one in the NFL.
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Sounds like the Broncos pulled out a squeaker.... Can't wait to hear the report!
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Broncos 70, Steve "takes it all the way"

Don't know when the game story will get onto website but here's the "import's" tweet:

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1st win for the Broncos. 70-0 over Winterthur. 1st touch as a Bronco went for PR TD. Also a short receiving TD. 1 carry, 25yds at QB


So from that it looks like his first touchdown came on a punt return and a second TD on short pass. If he played some 2nd half QB like planned, he probably just handed off because he only ran once for 25 yds.


Winterhur is a team that was upgraded to top league this spring after another team closed down. As the crow flies, Winterhur seems to be not too far west of Chur. But you have to drive north, then west to Zurich, then back south on the other side of "giant stone hills". Drive time when the Broncos return the favor is 2-1/2 hours.
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Broncos rout for season opener

Monday, March 26, 2012
In bright sunshine and spring temperatures Calanda Broncos opened the the American Football 2012 season. In the game against the Winterthur Warriors showed the Grisons, that in 2012 no way around them. The game was already decided after the first quarter of play. The climbers had to be ultimately defeated the defending champion with a 70:00.

The 770 spectators in the stadium ring road in Churchill has been promised something to offer. Not only on the field was provided for spectacle, but next to the visitors was an unusual show offered. It started the first show before the Broncos touchdown. Shortly before kick-off a helicopter over his laps of the stadium and finally landed in the middle of the field. The honorary guest of the day, rappers and Mike Gimma Derungs representing the Calanda Broncos got out, the helicopter and brought the game ball, the referee crew. Shortly after the two teams marched to music and fireworks accompanied onto the field.
Four new tenants - four touchdowns
A fireworks display was then shortly after kickoff of the game ignited. The very first attack of the guests ended in a 55-yard punt return touchdown by newcomer Steve Valentino. The guests were not really up to speed and then the Broncos were an offensive no doubt who was the gentleman on the court. Tino Muggwyler, the first time, ran aground after four years abroad back to his regular team, was responsible for the next points of the hosts. Virtually every minute was followed by other items. Christian Steffani had made sure that the first three scores of the new season all went to the bank account of new entries. With Nate Fellberius was then the first time a player is worried for a touchdown, the last year and was already in the squad of wild horses. By 35:00 the game was already decided at halftime.
Touchdowns churning
The Broncos switched up a gear early on and changed back again to young, inexperienced players at different positions. This did not prevent it, yet to score at regular intervals. Pascal Maier, DJ Wolfe, Steve Valentino and linebacker with an interception return Behar Mustafa were responsible for the next four touchdowns of the Broncos. Marko Glavic led his team confident of touchdown touchdown before he then already middle of the third quarter of game when the score was 56:00 Steve Valentino as his replacement quarterback took place.
Young and old Swiss make a splash
The Broncos have now replaced virtually all the key players and thus gave their young local athletes a lot of playing time. With John Eggenberger, it was then that a young athlete who was responsible for the following points. But the boy was not just for show. Shortly after the beginning of the quarter final game changed the Broncos also have their third quarterback, the 47-year-old Patrick Moore. Moore is a veteran of the Swiss football scene, and his runs and passes to the public were always rewarded with great applause. He led the Broncos nor the last touchdown of the game. Again it was John Eggenberger, who earned the points and was anxious for the final score of 70:00.
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The new head coach of the Broncos, Geoff Buffum and his team are so successful is an ideal start to the season. Not only the victory was never in question, he has redeemed his promise that every single team player is used. He even put on it one more. With the young pass catchers Dominik Philip was even a freshman in the starting lineup, which has only started a few months ago, the football games. Today not only the shining star international players, but also the strong local base of the Broncos and the team as a unit. For the Calanda Broncos next Sunday it will continue with an away game at the Biel / Bienna Jets.
Box Score:
Churchill - Sportplatzring Street - 770 spectators
Calanda Broncos - Winterthur Warriors 70:00 (28:0 / 7:0 / 28:0 / 7:0)

First Quarter
55 yard punt return touchdown Valentino - Extra Kick Hempel 07:00
1 yard run Muggwyler - Extra Kick Hempel 14:00
17 yard pass to Glavic Steffani - Extra Kick Hempel 21:00
1 yard run Fellberius extra kick Hempel 28:00
Second Quarter
4 yard pass to Glavic Maier - Extra Kick Hempel 35:00
Third Quarter
78 yard run Wolfe - Extra Kick Hempel 42:00
6 yard pass Glavic to Valentino - Extra Kick Hempel 49:00
15 yard interception return touchdown Mustafa - Extra Kick Hempel 56:00
3 yard run Eggenberger - Extra Kick Hempel 63:00
4th Quarter
3 yard run Eggenberger - Extra Kick Hempel 70:00

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The George Blanda of the Swiss....

Shortly after the beginning of the quarter final game changed the Broncos also have their third quarterback, the 47-year-old Patrick Moore. Moore is a veteran of the Swiss football scene, and his runs and passes to the public were always rewarded with great applause. He led the Broncos nor the last touchdown of the game. Again it was John Eggenberger, who earned the points and was anxious for the final score of 70:00.

Wow, 47 years young.... Maybe I should think about getting back into shape....
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Shortly after the beginning of the quarter final game changed the Broncos also have their third quarterback, the 47-year-old Patrick Moore. Moore is a veteran of the Swiss football scene, and his runs and passes to the public were always rewarded with great applause. He led the Broncos nor the last touchdown of the game. Again it was John Eggenberger, who earned the points and was anxious for the final score of 70:00.

Wow, 47 years young.... Maybe I should think about getting back into shape....
Best to start with bike riding at your age!

Think the first Winterthur punt was his first touch & first touchdown!

Steve held for those kicks! He ran once from QB for 25 yards. Probably mostly hand-off at that time of game.

Owner & fans have to be happy with new coach. He promised to develop local talent and you see that EVERBODY played & one rookie started. This issue cost the last coach his job!

About 2-1/2 hour drive next week to Biel, south-west of Zurich (most of the league teams are within 1/2 hour drive from Zurich - except Chur)
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Nice to see two touchdowns for Valentino including the opening TD on a punt return.
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Another squeaker for the Broncos according to twitter....
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Another PR TD in 56-16 win

Been trying to pick up more info without success. Maybe tomorrow.

The Broncos did win easily again in Biel against another upgraded team from the "B" league. Steve ran another punt back for a TD in 1st qtr. Here are the In Game notes. (Junior team played a game before Seniors & won)

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After the victory of the U 19 with 55:0 Now the first team starts against the Air Force Bieler

First Quarter
Kickoff
Tino Muggwyler-yard run 1. Before 35 yard pass Glavic on Steffani PAT good 7-0 Broncos
Sunny Lamprecht INT TD run back (from 15 yards). PAT good 14-0 Broncos
Punt return TD by Steve Valentino. PAT good 21:0 Broncos
Glavic 25 yard TD pass to Lütscher (previously 20 yard run Nate Fellberius9. PAT good 28:0 Broncos
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20 yard run (reserve) Steffani TD. PAT good 35:0

2 Quarter

1st down Biel. in the first game
Sack Zernicke
Screen Pass Glavice on DJ Wolfe (65 yards) TD. PAT good 42:0 Broncos
INT Marco Breger
John Eggenberger first run 20 yards and now has a 10 yard TD. PAT good 49:0 Broncos
INT Sunny Lamprecht
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Third Quarter
Kickoff
TD run by Schorri Biel. 2-point conversion Schorri good. 49:8 Broncos
Broncos field goal no good ....

4th Quarter
TD Keene 2-point conversion Brain good Broncos 49:16
INT Marco Breger
1 yard TD run Pepe Moore PAT Good Broncos 56:16
Broncos Finish 56:16
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Thre Big Easter Egg Hunts...er, Football Games Saturday in Chur

Three games on tap Saturday with a Bronco II team (first year) playing at noon, followed by Junior Broncos (U19) at 3:00 and the Senior Broncos play a good opponent at 6:00. One can hardly not be a bit excited after reading part of the preview that is translated for you here:

Preview Calanda vs. Broncos. Bern Grizzlies

The Broncos Calanda load three times on Easter Saturday to equal an egg hunt. At Chur ring road there is a lunchtime from 12.00 clock eight-hour spectacle of American football experience. In that context, next to the clock at 18.00 Fanionteam the U-19 juniors at 15.00 clock on the Bern Grizzlies. The Bernese and successful start to the season and there may a more exciting fight for yards and touchdowns are expected. Previously there for the newly established second Team of the initial assessment Calanda Broncos in the National League C. They deny their debut at 12:00 against Neuchatel Knights.


With two victories, the unchallenged Calanda Broncos have started in this year's championship. The two former enemies from Winterthur and Biel have gone up but only for this year down in the National League A and with the pace of the House of Lords in American football a bit overwhelmed. With the Bern Grizzlies now a true championship candidate stands on the board. The Bernese is an excellent start to the season and were able to defeat the favorite Gladiator from Basel in the first championship game with 35-14. The Bern is also the last team that beat the Broncos in the Swiss championship. This defeat, however, is almost three years and over 30 championship matches.

Pure Power Swiss from Bern
The Bern Grizzlies have a very strong squad of players of this season and avoid completely the use of foreign players gain. Nevertheless, they have enough quality and quantity in their ranks to take on the best in the domestic championship. The Calanda Broncos are certainly the biggest test of the team around quarterback Marcel Niklaus. Particular attention should have put the Broncos in preparation for this match to secure the quick ball carrier Fabian Schaller, who had two touchdowns last Sunday relevant role in the success of the Bern Grizzlies. Defense against the Bernese but the Broncos are likely to encounter even more resistance than in the last two games. Pass defender Sven Schaller and linebacker Michael Will Helmi were the outstanding players in the first Meisterschaftesspiel the Bernese. The Broncos should be warned of the Bernese Power.

An arsenal in dangerous weapons

The key roles on the part of the Broncos are distributed broadly. The most remarkable point collectors in this season were up to now passport catcher Christian Steffani and Returnspezialist Steve Valentino with three touchdowns each. But also the young Johannes Eggenberger was successful already three times. Quarterback Marko Glavic is in top form and for him an arsenal is available in dangerous weapons. Constantly beside the called Topscorern the Runningbacks Tino Muggwyler and Nate Fellberius, as well as DJ Wolfe are also good for points. Moreover there is last year's Swissbowl-MVP Lukas Lütscher and new entry Pascal Maier. Also with the defense the Broncos could already allow to credit points. The Linebacker Sunny Lamprecht and Behar Mustafa both have been able to achieve touchdowns and have also struck, otherwise, over and over again with positive actions.

Somewhere at this site at noon our time Saturday there will be reporting of significant events during the Senior game.
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I received a tweet indicating that linebacker Jan Keller has passed away. I tried finding out more on the internet but about all I could come up with was that the circumstances have not been released yet.
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56-3 victory for the Broncos today.

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Tino adds KO & WR jet sweep TD's

The competition of the Bern Grizzlies was better but the results the same. After learning Tuesday of the unexpected passing of their LB Jan Keller, the guys dedicated this evening to him and routed the Bernese 56-3.

Steve took the opening KO all the way in the first few seconds. Second qtr he scampered around end on a 17 yard TD run. His PR TD was called back but he had numerous catches for big yards.

The team had a planned break in practice until Friday & will all attend their teammates funeral wearing their Bronco red jerseys on Tuesday. Next Sunday at Winterthur they replay the opening opponent which was a 70-0 win!

NLA: Calanda Broncos vs. Bern Grizzlies 56:03
(28:0 / 21:0 / 7:3 / 0:0)

1 st Quarter:
85 yard kickoff return TD by Steve Valentino - Extra Kick Hempel 07:00
7 yard run DJ Wolfe - Extra Kick Hempel 14:00
25 yard screen pass M. Glavic to DJ Wolfe - Extra Kick Hempel 21:00
20 yard pass M. Glavic to Christian Steffani - Extra Kick Hempel 28:00

2 nd Quarter:

31 yard pass M.Glavic to Pascal Maier - Extra Kick Hempel 35:00
17 yard run by Steve Valentino - Extra Kick Hempel 42:00
7 yard pass M.Glavic to Luke Lütscher - Extra Kick Hempel 49:00

3rd Quarter:

8 yard run Marko Glavic - Extra Kick Hempel 56:00
38 yard field goal Bern Grizzlies 56:03
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Game cancelled but highlights ready

The Broncos game Sunday at Winterthur has been cancelled. They claim the field is "under water" from all the rain but more likely is the thought of playing the team that beat you 70-0 a month ago!

Oh well, you can look at some Tino highlights on a Hudl site. May remind you of a few years ago. He is #7, returns punts & is slot receiver. Also throws a pass. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1304702/steve-valentino

I'll get you ready for next weeks BIG game. The Helsinki Wolverines come to Switzerland in a Euro-bowl game. Yes, the Wolverines have the uni & helmets to pass for a maze & blue bunch! They can run & pass but a defense that's suspect. Extra time for the Broncos will help.

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Steve Valentino is getting more press than

Payton Manning.... At least in Switzerland!
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Euro Bowl game Saturday

The first BIG Week has arrived & at 18:00 hours Saturday (noon here) the Helsinki Wolverines should have arrived in Chur at the Ringstrasse Field of the Calanda Broncos. This is the first of a home & away playoff type game between teams who earned their way last year. Kinda like home & away for the Flyers with say...Albany. The Broncs go to Finland on May 5th.

The web site has been offering tickets for several weeks & the VIP tickets are sold out (incl best seat, food & drink, access to field for about $50) All tickets selling well so a crowd about the size at UD will be ready.

There is a countdown clock going & I entered the "Guess the Score Contest". It will be Alumni Day & every former player gets free entry with snacks & drinks! They came out with a bright red Euro Bowl T-shirt which is much more exciting than their regular version. They have announced that a team is in place to provide live streaming. Don't hold your breath, they can't even get photos on the site & it might be the UD video team!

Anyway, it will finally be a big game, the reason Americans were imported. Calanda needs to shake off two weeks of "wet" rust. Helsinki is playing their first game. They have a marvelous offense with speed runners who have some power. Should be high-scoring after the 1st qtr. For Valentino, he needs to grow his 5-TD season count.

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DF where did you find this article ? can you post the link ?
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Thank you ever so much for this write up on this Player,(Steve Valentino)-.He is not only a quality player but a quality young man.Hopefully by this time you have met him in person.I'm sure you would agree with me Good luck the rest of the year.Go Broncos
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Broncos move on in Euro playoff

The 4th ranked team in Europe looked better than that Saturday in Finland where they handled the Helsinki Wolverines 52-36.

In 1st half, Calanda scored easily on long runs or passes. Helsinki struggled for 2-TD. Was surprised with effort the Finns gave later.

Halftime score was 35-14. The first play of 2nd half was a long TD run by Broncos but it was called back for a 5 yd penalty. Then with 9:40 to play in Q-3, a lateral pass to Steve Valentino ended up a rain-maker pass to his open DJ Wolfe for a TD, 42-14.

Then the superior team fumbled twice & had an intentional penalty losing cool.Helsinki scored but 2-point try failed, 42-20 Broncs.

The first play of Q-4 was a reverse handoff to Valentino, then running right, he faked a dbl reverse handoff & threw a 35 yard laser to DJ Wolfe making score 49-20.

Helsinki made it 49-28....Now with 7:50 to play, Valentino took over at QB & after some runs, they kicked a FG. 52-28

Wolverines had last score again at 3;19 for the final 52-36

Helsinki would not KO or punt to Valentino - always short. They tried two onside KO late but Valentino was on the first line of All-Hands team. He held for all placekicks and his name was the only word (except Red Zone) that I understood on the audio coverage. Great video, no commercials, probably 4-5 cameras. Oh, if only UD could...Amen.

Two Sunday games with Swiss opponents & then off on Saturday 5-26 to Graz-Eggenberg to play the Graz Giants in the Euro Bowl 1/4 finals! Broncos have a positive +59 points which somehow decides something. One thing for sure, this Swiss offense isn't afraid to show trick plays with the talent they have! They are 21st Century!
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Fine Play in Finland

Went back to the Helsinki site of the webcast & found some highlights of the Bronco win there last Saturday.

They show the two TD passes by #7 Steve Valentino (they replay both too). You'll also see him hold for a field goal as well as some good down field blocking.

Boys had four days off so after the flight back, some stayed in Milan, Italy for 2 days then 2 days in Rome. Yesterday Steve & three others went to Vatican City. Pope could not see them; he was tied up with some guys from Xavier University!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Broncos win Sunday

The Bern Grizzlies have struggled with the better teams and today they did against the powerful Calanda Broncos, losing 57-7. Steve Valentino had 2-TD's in the first half.

At halftime it was 39-0 with some second stringers already on the field. Then in the 2nd half, with mostly locals, they held their own. And it's a good thing because the list of nagging & serious injuries is getting longer. The translation of the story about injuries is not understandable but suffice it to say, they called up 4 players from the U-19 team who also won 40-0 and are 5-0 on the season.

A weekend off & then the 8 hour drive to Austria for the quarter-final Euro Bowl game against the Graz Giants. The reporter said this will be the toughest test since losing their playoff game last year. Hope they have a TV broadcast in Graz.
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One action TD run

A Swiss internet sports news site ran this sequential action from Sunday's game against the Bern Grizzlies.
The title is: The American Football School of Steve Valentino



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Good first half. Broncos up 28-3. Steve has two TD receptions. Video stream is TV quality and announcers are speaking English!!
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Raiders backup QB in after starter injured. He is 17.... Broncos up 35-3.
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Very Unhappy Austrians

It was 28-3 Broncos late in 2nd qtr when the Raiders QB hurt his wrist & never returned. The 140#, 17-year-old backup QB played the remainder of the game. They did not score a TD with either QB. Broncos scored one & had another called back for interference on the opposite side of the field in half two.

The whole game was the first half!

The Austrian announcers spoke English - the regular play-by-play guy & he had the President of the Austrian-American Football Assoc. as the color announcer. When things went from bad to worse for the Raiders & after the game, their conversation was loaded with remarks about their "Austrian" team versus all the imports on the Swiss team. That is a fact, but one has to wonder if that subject would have been so prominent in the broadcast if the Raiders were the winner! They will get a rematch next year.

Game re-broadcast at 1:30pm on Monday afternoon. The final score on Monday will be Broncos-35 Raiders-3
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Headline ays: The Dream Goes in Fulfillment



[recognize the ex-Flyer's hold on the ball in the end zone of the semi-finals of Euro Bowl]



17th June 2012 01:07
Sensational adhesive Wonderful Dream

The Calanda Broncos win the semi-final with 3-35 (3-28)

A football sensation! The Broncos beat the favored superior Swarco Raiders Tirol and deserve. Throughout the game, the Raiders had never stood a chance. Steve Valentino opened with an insane touchdown, DJ Wolfe ran twice for 70 yards to success and TD. 3500 spectators watched the game standing on very high level, including 400 camp followers from Switzerland.


Innsbruck, 16.06.12-ak mk (mk) had been promised in the run too much. It was the play of the game. A spectacle at the highest level, a demonstration of the highest quality. [DjWolfe ran up the middle for two long TD's on the first play of two possessions!] The Swiss team of highly Calanda Broncos win earned the semi-finals and it smells even more. A team that plays for the size, will be hard to beat in the finals.

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Geoff Buffum Head Coach: That was really the play of the game. The team was a whole team that fought each other and each other. They have done everything right. Simply wonderful, unique, words fail me.

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I never would have thought. Incredibly, horny, a masterful team, I am simply delighted.

DJ Wolfe

SPH: What did you play DJ? DJW: Today was simply the day. It was such a horny, great game, I'm in it worked perfectly. I could only play, run score, and be happy. Something I have not seen for long. I'm happy!! What do you say to your two sprints? The exploit I succeeded wonderfully. I also trained for it, trained and trained again. The only way I could cover those two runs of 80 yards and accelerate towards the end again. Wonderful!

Steve Valentino beamed all over his face. His game, he knew, was unique. Valentino was not made hay to keep. His two touchdowns - the force. Mark de Swart played well (s) is a dream role in the team and simply each and every one was wearing something at the magnificent victory.

The game play

Fully focused on the Broncos went to the Tyrol. And it paid off. After a few minutes they went ahead and built it out till the end of the first quarters. Decisive in this phase of the game was that the Broncos were playing well but also targeted, made no mistakes and the Raiders came within a few minutes into severe hardships.

The second quarter broke the Austrians, then the neck. Many bugs left the Broncos come into play even better. It was surprising that the Raiders came along not too conditional. The half-time score was perfectly fine and the Swarco Raiders could also be grateful not to be even more lagging behind. The second half began as the first and the touchdown by Matt Hammer gave the Raiders the rest disappointment was already a bit wide, for they had expected a faster, more accurate and laufreudigere Raider team.

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DJ Wolfe after the game honors!
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Yes Steve, that's "2" TD's in 2-possessions!
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and some Punt Returns too!
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Five holds for successfull conversions 3,500 in attendance (400 from Switzerland!) #7 in black shirt was friendly toward Steve; turns out he is John Clements, DB from 2009 New Hampshire University
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The Swiss American Football Verband wrote about the first two possessions:

...The last eight yards Glavic bridged with a beautiful pass to his ball catcher Steve Valentino. The Broncos were in Innsbruck with 0:07 in the lead and who believed that the Raiders would be to show a strong reaction, which was disappointed quickly. In the same vein, it also went on the second attempt. Again, it was Steve Valentino, who caught the decisive pass from Glavic, this time from about 24 yards away.

Next game is a postponed league game against the best Swiss opponent, the Zurich Renegades in Zurich on Tuesday at 1:30 their time. They play each other again on Saturday in Chur. Yes guys, that's three games in a week. That's Europe for you!
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Media Cameras have Found #7

More photos from semi-final win at Innsbruck Saturday. Teams/cities are making bids on obtaining the Euro Bowl final. I'll bet Switzerland!



Here come the Calanda Broncos!
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#7 on #7. This catch was incorrectly ruled out-of-bounds



Talk about a bad call for Steve...they even held a conference but nobody would overule the original out call!


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My Mail Call...from Chur (pronounced coor) Switzerland

Hey everyone,

Just got word from our owner that the EuroBowl final will be played [July 21st, full broadcast coverage world-wide] in Vaduz, Lichenstein. This is about an hour away from Chur and will save us from the 13 hr bus ride to play in Vienna.

The stadium is much bigger and seats about 6200 people, which they are expecting to fill; should be a great atmosphere. Not only did we move for a bigger arena but also after our game vs Zurich on Saturday [June 23], our home field is closed for the summer in order to, I kid you not, give the grass a summer break. I could not possibly make that up. Some of our fields that we practice on are as well being closed in order to rest the very sensitive Swiss grass.

As for upcoming games. The other Zurich game has been cancelled for good [did not play May 20th because of religious holiday - Acension weekend?]. We will play Winterthur [spring rainout] on Tuesday of next week, but no starters will play at all. On june 30th is our Swiss League semi final and then the following week will be our Swiss league final.

Exciting times for this organization and city. Have noticed an increase in attention and people noticing the Broncos much more this past week.

Hope everyone is well, love you guys.

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Zurich is the best Swiss competition. Remember, they were holding out for a make-up game with the Broncos a day after Calanda's semi-final Euro game. There is a lot of stubbornness, malice, orneriness, ethnic dislike, not so much on the field, but in operations of European football. Hope the boyz can focus on tommorow because this July Euro Bowl has been front & center all week. The press has finally moved from headline like "innsbruck Raiders lose" [Austria is the football power] to "Swiss Broncos host Euro Bowl".
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Swiss Video Highlight on You Tube

This was played at the International Sports Night 2012 in Davos, Switzerland. Not very good video, nice music & a few views of #7 catching a TD, throwing a TD pass & downfield blocking for many of #36 runs.



Calanda Broncos Celebration Video International Sports Night 2012
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In case you missed the "Call Me Maybe" video, here's a link to #7's video production:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSqS...layer_embedded

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