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South-Southern
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CHAMPIONS
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2nd
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Despite
the FOURTH 6-2 finish in FOUR seasons and surrendering the Southern Division Title
to the Surrey STINGERS, the  had a record breaking season, including 603
points scored (avg over 50pts per game). |
| Progression
through the playoffs - all on the road - was notable for the defeat of defending Champions
Birmingham LIONS in the Southern Conference Semi-final. |
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season finished in style with a resounding 79-8 victory over University
of Teeside COUGARS for the '
3rd National Championship - by the largest winning margin
in a College Bowl (bettering the
own record 53 points in CBVI). |
| Following the College
Bowl XX victory, the played
an International Game for the first time, travelling to Eire
to defeat the Irish National Team 33-0. |
STANDINGS
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| RESULTS 2005/06 |
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What The Press Said... 05/06 Archive|Wessex Scene|16Dec05
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STAGS BID FOR NATIONAL GLORY
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| National Champions. That is the very real goal of the Southampton STAGS American Football Club. The Champions of the Southern Division for the past 2 years can now realise their dream of a College Bowl victory that has eluded them since the back-to-back National Titles 1991/2 & 1992/3. With 9 current players having international experience and a coaching staff including Graham Thorpe, Great Britain Bulldogs Head Coach, the groundwork is in place.
 After losing experienced and talented players to graduation the STAGS made a huge effort this year when it came to recruitment. A stand was commissioned for the Bunfight to help promote the professionalism of the club and international jerseys were put on display to advertise how far the team can take an individual. This setup meant that over 300 people stated their interest in playing and made for an impressive turnout at the try-out day. The team worked hard during preseason practicing 3 times a week and soon 40+ players were registered to play for the team this year, a squad with a good mixture of youth and experience and a lot of depth and talent.
The pre-season wasn’t all practice, there was partying too with the hugely successful “United States of Academy” event mid-October. The event attracted many different people and raised money for the club, the Southampton Vixens Cheerleaders and the Lisa Wilson Fund (a charity that the STAGS work closely with).
Two weeks after the pinnacle of STAGS pre-season training achievements (a 2-day camp devoted to football) the season kicked off. The STAGS hosted the Royal Holloway Vikings, a new team this year who were coming off a narrow 2-point defeat in their first game. The home team was clearly well prepared to face any foe as they ran out comfortable victors 76-0, scoring 10 touchdowns in the process. Rookie Justin Sysum gained offensive MVP (Most Valuable Player) honours for his 121 yard, 2 Touchdown, performance.
The following week the away game to UKC Falcons was moved to Southampton for safety issues and the committee worked hard to make sure the game went ahead. The game was again dominated by the Hampshire side cruising to a 73-0 win whilst giving the rookie players a great deal of playing time. Tam Amachree showed his talents at running back scoring 3 Touchdowns and rushing for a massive 209 yards, Sysum again broke the 100 yard mark whilst collecting valuable tackles on defense and special teams.
On Saturday 26th November the STAGS travelled to Birmingham to face the reigning National Champions Lions (who narrowly beat Southampton by 8 points last year) in a night game recorded by Sky Sports with presenter Kevin Cadle a guest official. In a poor first half for Southampton the team made some key errors against a strong opponent and could only manage one score, a dazzling kick return touchdown by Dominic Olney. The international standard coaching staff made some formation adjustments at the break and the STAGS came out playing with passion to overturn the 31-6 scoreline. In the 3rd quarter the defense stuffed the Lions offense, whilst Southampton’s offense thrived under the command of Great Britain Quarterback Ted Baynham. After 4 unanswered scores the STAGS had the lead. Injuries and bad luck combined to go against the STAGS and the lead and the game slipped away from them, losing 57-42.
 Looking to finish the regular season 7-1 now with a Southern Divisional Title to be won, the STAGS will be looking to meet the Lions again in the playoffs in their quest to obtain national glory.
Interested in playing for the STAGS or want to follow their progress? Check www.stags.org.uk for more information and details of when you can come and support the team.
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What The Press Said... 05/06 Archive|Southern Echo|20May06
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AMERICAN ICONS HELP TOURISTS TO BIG COUNTRY
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 First Choice Holiday Hypermarket in West Quay Road launched its See America promotion with the help of the Vixens Cheerleaders and STAGS American Footballers from Southampton...
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What The Press Said... 05/06 Archive|Wessex Scene|03May06
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CELEBRATION FOR STAGS
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 Stags 79-8 Cougars: The Southampton Stags... achievement this season in even managing to reach the finals is notable... they had to play the top 3 seeded Southern Conference teams away from home in order to reach the final.
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What The Press Said... 05/06 Archive|First Down|06Apr06
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FATHER TED
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CBXX: SOUTHAMPTON 79-8 TEESSIDE
...a thumping title-game win over the Cougars... as Southampton dominated their Middlesbrough-based opponents.
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What The Press Said... 05/06 Archive|Southern Echo|30Mar06
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STAGS PARTY AFTER NATIONAL TITLE WIN
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 Southampton STAGS American Football team have been crowned National Champions after a thumping 79-8 victory over the Teeside Cougars.
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What The Press Said... 05/06 Archive|First Down|29Mar06
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PASSING FANCY
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COLLEGE BOWL XX - Southampton STAGS vs University of Teeside COUGARS. With strong, hard hitting, no nonsense defenses, and top level coaches on both sidelines, this game is being anticipated as one of the most even and potent match ups in British Collegiate football history.
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What The Press Said... 05/06 Archive|First Down|22Mar06
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TED MAKES IT A STAG PARTY
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 BRITISH COLLEGIATE LEAGUE QUARTER FINALS
SOUTHAMPTON 19 BIRMINGHAM 12
BAYNHAM'S AIRSHOW KNOCKS OUT CHAMPIONS
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What The Press Said... 05/06 Archive|Southern Echo|22Jan06
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KEEPING MEMORY ALIVE
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 FATHER RAISES CASH FOR BURSARY FUND SET UP AFTER DAUGHTER'S DEATH... Members of the Southampton STAGS help with the fundraising and support other charity events on behalf of the scholarship fund.
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Announcement 05/06 Archive|STAGS.org.uk|30Sep05
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STAGS ANNOUNCE COACHING STAFF FOR 2005/06 SEASON
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The Southampton STAGS have recruited the most experienced coaching staff in UK, College football, with a combined total of 112 years experience and 17 National Championships at youth, adult and College levels.
The Staff includes the Great Britain Head Coach, Southern All-Stars Head Coach and two Assistant Great Britain Coaches.
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| PROFILES & INFORMATION REQUEST |
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| Let us know all about yourself 'back in your day'... |
...and as much as you want us
to know... |
...about now and the time between. |
| Please contact history@stags.org.uk
with as much as you want to divulge and/or can remember: |
| YOU: |
Your  : |
| Name |
Seasons Played |
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Photo |
e.g. 94-95, 95-96,... |
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Position(s) Played |
Yours and/or what others gave you! |
state which season(s) |
| Height (ft-ins) & Weight
(lbs) |
Shirt Number(s) |
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you played (& now...?) |
If it changed - state season(s) |
| Where were you from? |
Stats |
| Home Town |
Games played, points scored, tackles made? |
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course were you on? |
Stories about you and/or other ? |
| Played Football for other teams? |
The funnier, the better! |
Try to keep it clean. |
BCAFL/Youth/Senior...? |
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TOM |
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COLIN |
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The SOUTHAMPTON STAGS American Football team beat Champions of the North UT Cougars by 79 points to 8, to win College Bowl XX at the Butts Park Arena, Coventry...
SOUTHAMPTON STAGS American Football Team have reached the BCAFL final for the first time in 14 years. They face Northern Conference Champions UT Cougars...
National Champions. That is the very real goal of the Southampton STAGS American Football Club.