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F.C. Barcelona Dragons Game Notes

May 27, 2003 - National Football League Europa (NFLE)
F.C. Barcelona Dragons News Release


INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
F.C. BARCELONADRAGONS(5-3) VS. SCOTTISH CLAYMORES (4-4)
Series Record: Barcelona holds an 11-6 series advantage.
The Last Time: Barcelona 17 at Scotland 10 (5/4/03)
Last Time in Barcelona: Barcelona 24 vs. Scotland 27 (6/15/02)
Last Dragons Win: Barcelona 17 at Scotland 10 (5/4/03)

Who's Hot?: The Claymores have won two of the last three meetings.

Series: The Dragons and Claymores have faced each other 17 times, with Barcelona holding an 11-6 series advantage.

Did you Know?:
* The last two seasons, one of the teams has swept the other with Scoltand winning both meetings last season and the Dragons taking two wins in 2001.
* The longest winning streak of the series is four games by the Dragons spanning the 1996-1998 seasons.
* Barcelona won the first ever meeting between the two teams 10-7 during Week 2 of the 1995 season.

A Dragons Win Would:
* Improve the Dragons season record to 6-3
* Allow Barcelona to sweep the Claymores for the fourth time in the history of the two teams.
* Improve the Dragons all-time series advantage to 12-6
* Avoid a two-game losing streak
* Improve Barcelona's 2003 home record to 3-2
* Better their all-time home record against Scotland to 8-1
* Give the Dragons a 60-49 all-time record.

ON THE WEB

For news, community and historical information,statistics and rosters, visit the official website of the Barcelona Dragons, http://www.dragons.es. Updated regularly, http://www.dragons.es has the most extensive information on players and coaches, upcoming games, community appearances and local football information. The Dragons website is also a great place to find information on F.C. Barcelona soccer clubs. You can also visit www.nfleurope.com for league standings, stats and information on all the other NFLEL teams.

HEAD COACHES

Jack Bicknell (59-49 , 2-4 post season, 11th Year)

Bicknell returns in 2003 for his 42nd year of coaching as the only NFLEL head coach to have been with the same team through the history of the league. He has won more NFLEL regular season games (54) than any other coach in the history of the league. He is also the only coach to have made four World Bowl appearances in league history. "Cowboy Jack" served as head coach at Boston College for 10 seasons (1981-1990). He led the Eagles to a 10-2 mark in 1984 as his quarterback, Doug Flutie, won the Heisman Trophy. His 45-28 victory over Houston in the Cotton Bowl marked the first time in school history that the team participated in three consecutive bowl games. Bicknell also guided the Eagles to the 1982 Tangerine Bowl, 1983 Liberty Bowl and 1986 Hall of Fame Bowl. He was also selected to coach the 1985 Hula and Japan Bowlss and the 1990 East-West Shrine Bowl. Prior to his time with Boston College, Bicknell served as the head coach at the University of Maine (1976-1980).

Gene Dahlquist (13-15, 3rd Year)

Dalquist returns for his third year at the helm of the Scottish Claymores. He brings more than 30 years of coaching experience to the Claymores. Before coming to NFLEL, Dahlquist was the passing game coordinator at UNLV. Dalquist served as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and receivers coach ath the University of Texas (1992-1997) helping direct the Longhorns to three conference titles and three Bowl appearances. From 1988-91 he was the offensive coordinator of Illinois' top-ranked offense. He paired with former Claymores head coach Jim Criner for 10 years at Iowa State (1983-86) and Boise State (1977- 1982) working as the team's offensive coordinator. He served as the quarterback coach at the University of Oregon (1974-1976) at at the University of Utah (1971-1973). He made is coaching debut as the quarterbacks coach at Idaho State University (1968-1970). Dahlquist received a masters in Education from Idaho State University in 1974 after receiving his bachelor's in 1965 from the University of Arizona where he was the school's quarterback and punter. He played in the Continental Football League from 1965-1966 as a quarterback and punter for the Norfolk Neptunes.

LAST WEEK

The F.C. Barcelona Dragons lost their second straight home game 13-47 to the Frankfurt Galaxy. With that win, the Galaxy swept the season series with the Dragons. The game started off tough for the Dragons. After winning the toss and electing to receive, Galaxy kicker Jon Hilbert kicked a squib to Matt Cercone who returned the ball 13 yards before fumbling and giving the Galaxy possession at Barcelona's 37-yard line. After converting one third down, Frankfurt was forced to attempt a field goal, which they faked and the pass fell incomplete giving the ball to the Dragons offense who went three-and-out. The Galaxy regained possession and drove 48 yards in 14 plays setting up Ralf Kleinmann for a 26-yard field goal and a 3-0 Frankfurt lead. On the ensuing kickoff, returner Sean Morey coughed the ball up giving Frankfurt possession on the Dragons' 26. The Galaxy were held to three downs and Hilbert connected on a 39-yard field goal to increase Frankfurt's first quarter lead to 6-0. The Dragons were forced to punt to start the second frame and the Galaxy took the ball 62 yards in a drive that was capped off by a Quinn Gray-to-Robert Baker 14-yard touchdown toss. The teams traded punts on the next three possesions then Frankfurt added to their lead shortly after the two-minute worning when Gray found Marc Lester on a 28-yard touchdown pass. The Dragons answered back quickly just before halftime when Kyle McCann recorded his first touchdown pass of the season, finding Sean Morey on a 45-yard hitch-and-go to cut the Galaxy's lead to 20-7. The teams once again traded punts on the first two possessions of the second half until the Galaxy added to their lead when Kleinmann converted his second field goal - a 19- yarder - to give Frankfurt a 23-7 lead. Again, Barcelona wasted no time when Seth Burford found Kerwin Cook wide open on a 59-yard touchdown pass. The two-point attempt failed cutting the Dragons defecit to 23-13. Frankfurt then added to their lead early in the fourth quarter when Gray found Baker once again on a 26-yard touchdown pass. The Galaxy further extended their lead to 37- 13 when Robert Gillespie scored on an 18-yard run. On the Dragon's next possession, Seth Burford was picked off by Rashidi Barnes leading to an Adam Tate 40-yard touchdown run. Fankfurt again stretched their lead late in the fourth quarter when Jon Hilbert connected on a 43-yard field goal to cap off the scoring with a 47-13 Frankfurt victory.

FAMILIAR FACES

Jesus Angoy - Connected on his only PAT attempt last week. Finished with a team-high 54 points connecting on all 24 point after attempts and 10-of-12 field goals last season. He was three-of-three from 40-49 yards in 2002.

Matt Cercone - Added a reception for five yards against Frankfurt.. Tight end returning to Barcelona after playing with the Dragons in 2000.

Cedric Cotar - Did not register a tackle last week against Frankfurt and continued seeing action on special teams. French national player returning for his third year. Finished the 2002 season with three tackles, a pass defensed and one sack.

Renard Cox - Placed on injured reserve after spraining his knee against Amsterdam. Played in the Dragons secondary through the 2002 season. He tallied 37 tackles and four passes defensed while adding eight tackles and a blocked punt on special teams.

John Feugill - Started at left tackle in 2001.

Samyr Hamoudi - Picked up five tackles in the loss against Frankfurt. French national safety returning for his fifth season with the Dragons. He finished the 2002 season tying for the team lead with two interceptions and six passes defensed.

Rashad Harris - Posted one stop last week.. Returns for his second season in Barcelona. Finished the first with 34 tackles and eight special teams tackles.

Marco Martos - Picked up a key third-down conversion on a 22-yard catch-and-run leading to the Dragons second touchdown last week. Returning for his seventh year with the Dragons after hauling in 10 passes for 92 yards and returning 25 punts for 493 yards last season.

Sean Morey - Picked up a 45-yard touchdown reception last week. He also returned a three kicks for 65 yards (21.7 avg.). Returning for his third season after seeing limited action due to injury his first year at receiver and making the switch to defensive back for his second. Finished with 37 receptions for over 600 yards in 2000 and led the team in tackles and blocked kicks in 2001.

Ray Redziniak - In his second year with the Dragons after starting at center in 2002. Helped lead the way for 870 yards rushing last season.

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