Washington to Play in the UK
Bridgewater's recently graduated Marcus Washington will play for the Southern Sundevils of the British American Football League (BAFL) based in the United Kingdom.Washington, a running back, finished his career as an Eagle with 2,680 career rushing yards on 409 attempts - 6.6 yards a rush - and 34 rushing touchdowns. He also finished with career marks of 4,326 all-purpose yards and a school record 268 points.
The BAFL is the UK's primary American Football league, which started its season on April 30. The Southern Sundevils are in the Division 1 South, the top tier division of football in the BAFL. The Sundevils have a 4-2 record through the first 11 weeks.
The Sundevils play their games in Southampton, England, but train at King Richards School in Portsmouth, England.
Washington flew out of New York for Europe on June 30, and has since had a handful of practices with the team. There are seven weeks of the regular season remaining, with the Sundevils scheduled for four more games.
The Sundevils are currently ranked No. 1 in the UK by BritballNow. Washington's first game will be July 23 when the Sundevils host the Chiltern Cheetahs (0-5). He will likely play both running back and wide receiver.
"I'm planning on walking out of here at least being able to say I'm a National Champion," said Washington. They're off to a good start if they're already ranked No. 1 in the UK without one of the best Division III players from the United States.
Be sure to follow Washington and the Sundevils through this blog the remainder of the 2006 BAFL season. Scores, statistics and perhaps some reaction will be posted here following each game.
Southern Sundevils 2006 Schedule & Results;
5/7 - at Kent Exiles - W, 20-2
5/28 - vs PA Knights - L, 42-25
6/10 - vs London Olympians - L, 26-16
6/18 - at Bristol Aztecs - W, 38-7
6/25 - at PA Knights - W, 42-34
7/2 - vs London Blitz - W, 6-3
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7/23 - vs Chiltern Cheetahs
7/30 - at London Blitz
8/6 - at Ipswich Cardinals
8/20 - at London Olympians
9/3 - BAFL Playoffs, Quarterfinals
9/10 - BAFL Playoffs, Semifinals
9/24 - BAFL Playoffs, Championship (BritBowl XX)
posted by kid @ 11:52 AM
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The Southern Sundevils (5-2) defeated the Chiltern Cheetahs (0-6) on Sunday by a final of 56-0. The game was called by the Cheetahs at halftime.
Bridgewater's Marcus Washington had nine rushes for 120 yards (13.3 yards per carry) and three touchdowns. He also hauled in two catches for 34 yards.
The Sundevils will play the London Blitz (5-2) on July 30.
Thank you Mr. Hewitt!
The Southern Sundevils (5-3) lost to the London Blitz (6-2) on Sunday by a final of 27-24.
Bridgewater's Marcus Washington had 25 carries for 129 yards (5.2 yards per carry) and one touchdown. He also hauled in two catches for 52 yards, and threw one pass for 20 yards.
The Sundevils will play the Ipswich Cardinals (4-3) on August 6.
He looked pretty impressive - a photographers dream.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/daninblack/Football/marcusw.jpg
If anyone wants more photos, I'm sure someone at the Sundevils will be able to get in touch with me.
danh
Marcus had a great game on sunday along with his teammates three of whom are also from the states. He has really been well received by his teammates and seems to be enjoying himself. The team has two more regular season games and are still in the hunt for a playoff berth but it will require either some help from others or the Sundevils winning out. It pretty amazing to see a backfield 6,000 miles from our home with a American quarterback, and American running back a American tight end and a American linemen. They all get along great and all are enjoying their new British teammates. Except for the fact the Americans have this accent they are great to have around. Their work ethic and their playing knowledge is certainly well received by all.
The Southern Sundevils (6-3) defeated the Ipswich Cardinals (4-4) on Sunday by a final of 48-12.
Bridgewater's Marcus Washington had 17 carries for 128 yards (7.5 yards per carry) and three touchdowns.
The Sundevils will play the London Blitz (7-2) on August 20.
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