REDZONE - ifm Razorbacks Football Magazine - No. 1 - 2025 - english

contents
03 fore
word
04 game
plan
05
07 rul
es
09
10
11
13
standings 25
week 2
GOOD
TO KNOW
roster
Unicorns
Stats &
FActs
interview with
the gossetts
IMPRESSUM
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team
18 roster
razorbacks
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1 target
23 devo
team
who-howwhere-what
under the
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foreword
Dear Football fans and Guests,
t‘s finally that time again - the 2025 GFL season is starting, and
we‘re very excited to celebrate the first home game of the ifm
Razorbacks with you! We‘re especially proud that this day is
dedicated to our partnership. It’s ifm Gameday!
As a long-standing sponsor of the ifm Razorbacks, the team
is particularly close to our hearts. What defines American
football – team spirit, strategy, commitment, and enthusiasm
– are values that we at ifm also live by every day. „Do What You
Love“ is not only our official ifm claim, but also a true promise.
We support people and teams in passionately doing what they
love – just like the ifm Razorbacks on the field.
An exciting game awaits us today. We face the Schwäbisch
Hall Unicorns, a multiple time German champion – a strong
opponent who will demand a lot from our team. But
one thing is certain: The ifm Razorbacks will take
to the field with passion, courage, and fighting
spirit – and we are right behind them.
With that in mind, I wish everyone an exciting,
fair, and thrilling football evening – and the
ifm Razorbacks a successful start to the
season!
Best regards
Steffen Fischer
CHRO Executive Board Member
ifm group services gmbh
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2025
regular season

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game rules
What is American Football about?
The goal of American Football is to advance
the ball and gain yards. In the course of
a game, two teams of eleven players each
try to get the game ball into the opponent’s
end zone or to score a field goal to gain
points.The team in possession of the ball
(The Offence ) can gain yards or a touchdown
or a field goal by throwing the ball or
running the ball. The defending team (Defence)
tries to prevent the offence from advancing
the ball and the defence are trying
to regain possession of the ball itself.There
is always either only the offence or only
the defence of a team on the pitch at one
time.When the offence does not manage to
advance the ball ten yards further up the
field after four attempts (downs), the possession
of the ball changes. Each player has
a certain position in which they play. Due to
the many different and versatile positions,
American Football can be played at least at
amateur level by both big or heavy players
as well as small or light players. The plays
of the offence and the defence are determined
by the head coach and the offence and
defence co-ordinators.
How to score points?
In American football, it’s rare to see a draw
because the rules allow for different ways
to gainpoints.
Touchdown
The ball is carried into the opposing end
zone or the ball is caught in the end zone.
The team gets six points for scoring a
touchdown.
Extra point
After a touchdown, the offensive team has
the opportunity to kick the ball from the 3
meter line through the goal frame. As with
soccer , the ball has to be kicked through
the two vertical goalposts, but unlike soccer,
the ball has to be kicked over the crossbar.
If this succeeds, you get 1 point. This is
also known as PAT (Point After Touchdown).
Two Point Conversion
Alternatively, after a touchdown instead of
kicking, the offence can also try to carry or
throw the ball from the 3 meter line into the
end zone. Since this is more difficult than
the kick, you get 2 points for this.
Field Goal
If a team hasn’t gain enough yards for a new
first down or touchdown or the time is running
out, there is the possibility to kick the
ball through the opponent‘s goal poles from
any point in the field. You get 3 points for a
successful field goal.
Safety
Safety is the opportunity for the Defence
to score points. For this, the defence must
bring the opposing quarterback to the
ground (sack) in the opponents end zone.
This situation is rather rare, but is worth 2
points.
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good to know
Facts about the opponent
The Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns, one of the most successful
teams in German American football, have demonstrated
their dominance in recent years. With five German Bowl
victories (2011, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2022) and continuous division
titles since 2011, they are among the best teams in
the GFL South. Of particular note is the new US offensive
duo: Quarterback Josh Taylor and wide receiver Austin
Brock, who have been working together for over five
years and are responsible for explosive plays.
The two teams last met on June 29, 2024. The Schwäbisch
Hall Unicorns narrowly won 31-28 at home. This
encounter promises to be an exciting game.
head coach
Felix brenner
2024
2023
2022
2021
GFL - South
place 1
GFL - south
place 1
GFL - South
place 1
GFL - South
place 1
balance sheet of
the last 4 seasons
SINCE 1983
game results 2025:
vs
28 : 27
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DEFENSIVE
d e f e n s i v e - b a c k
Kerim Altunbas
Theo Haas
Diego Cardenas
Luca Dirscherl
Niclas Lux
Samuel Grinfeld
Liam Amiri
Jordan Taylor
Felix Handloser
Simon Baumgartner
Urs Ludowicy
Felix Osterheld
Noah Lorieri
Pascal Tietze
Johannes Rust
l i n e b a c k e r
Sam Viera
Chris Pietsch
Tim Matthes-Paul
Manuel Binder
Dennis Föllinger
Julius Hoffmann
Nicolai Kilian
Leo Kunz
Benjamin Spieß
Lennart Graner
Luis Herbert
Dominique Mambo
Luca Mitrenga
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15
21
22
23
29
33
34
43
48
91
92
94
98
99
1
20
24
32
35
40
41
44
50
51
52
54
96
d e f e n s i v e - l i n e
Kaya Camdali
Darchi Dackson
38
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roster
OFFENSIVE
Q U A R T E R B A C K
Josh Taylor
Finn Falk
w i d e - r e c e i v e r
Cem Kahveci
Austin Brock
Pius Prosinecki
Eric Ladero
Matthias Vogel
Magnus Bumiller
Simon Wasihun
Justus Venker-Metarp
Julius Klenk
R U N N I N G - B A C K
Cristian Santos Insua
Toni Trefzer
Patrick Cosby
Mathis Harang
Jerome Manyema
t i g h t - e n d
Abdel Sedik
Jan-Philipp Sonntag
2
11
5
6
9
18
80
82
83
84
85
0
16
19
25
30
46
88
o f f e n s i v e - l i n e
Luca Scharf
Eron Abrokwah
Robin Kappel
Felix Maier
Lucas Hürst
Manuel Jerichow
Maurits König
Rouven Debus
Jens Amann
Alexander Lenner
Peter Schneider
Jakob Dusel
Joshua Thiemig
Toni Trefzer
2025
K I C K E R
57
60
62
63
64
65
67
67
68
71
73
77
79
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stats & facts
headlines from the games from week 2
Invaders win rain battle
It was an evening in which not only the
Hildesheim Invaders showed character,
but also the nearly 1,000 spectators in the
stands. In persistent, at times heavy rain,
the Invaders secured their first victory of the
2025 GFL season at their home stadium, Helios
Field, with a convincing 28-7 victory over
the Straubing Spiders.
VS
28 : 7
Second win for Pforzheim
The Pforzheim Wilddogs have also won
their second game in the German Football
League (GFL). The newly promoted team
defeated the Saarland Hurricanes 24-15. In a
close game, it was ultimately the Wilddogs’
concentration that won the day. Head Coach
Michael Lang’s team made fewer mistakes.
VS
15 : 24
Rebels without points
A sentence with an X – that’s roughly how
you could describe it from the Berlin Rebels’
perspective. The good thing about yesterday’s
game was their defense – but their
offense was completely shaky. There’s not
much to report, as the Berlin team didn’t
score any points. The Potsdam Royals were
different. The visitors’ defense was solid;
they’ve done their homework.
VS
Dresden pulled away in the third quarter
In front of approximately 1,272 spectators,
the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes lost 31-58 to the
Dresden Monarchs, but led 24-21 at halftime
and were without several regular players.
Among others, CJ Davis, Chandler Smith,
Benedikt Englmann, and Henrik Wolk were
unavailable for the Schleswig-Holstein team.
Kiel’s head coach Timo Zorn commented
accordingly after the match: “The team responded
well to the poor start in Potsdam
last week. I’m very proud of that. They fought
hard. In the second half, there were too many
mistakes overall, which Dresden, as a strong,
well-coached team, took advantage of.”
VS
31 : 58
Samuel Grinfeld decides
In early summer temperatures, the
Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns played a thrilling
game against the Munich Cowboys in their
first game of the 2025 GFL season in front
of 1,689 spectators. The two teams remained
evenly matched until the final quarter, but at
the final whistle, the Unicorns narrowly prevailed,
28:27.
VS
28 : 27
A Big Number Too Big
With a decisive 63-0 victory against the Paderborn
Dolphins, the New Yorker Lions return
to Braunschweig from their first away
game of the 2025 GFL season.
VS
0 : 63
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interview
with Mike and Alex gossett
Mike, how was it coming back to Ravensburg? Has much changed?
Mike Gossett: It was an absolute joy to come backto Ravensburg. My wife, Tiffany, and I had a
great time and enjoyed the people and the traveling. The coaching staff has made positive steps,
and I love working with Coach Jake, whom I recruited in 2023.
What’s it like coaching alongside each other? Do you always see eye to eye?
Alex Gossett: We coached together before, when I was 21. It’s fun to coach together again,
and there’s always a competitive spirit between us.
Mike Gossett: Coaching with Alex has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. I love
watching him grow as a coach and colleague.
What fascinates you the most about working with the offensive and defensive lines?
Mike Gossett: Offensive linemen are special people because they play for the team and rarely
receive individual accolades.I love
working with these selfless players
Alex Gossett: I love the small body
movements that can affect everything.
Defensive line is like
wrestling, and I’m detail-oriented,
which gives me plenty of opportunities
to correct those small
movements.
What are the most important
technical fundamentals for
O-linemen and D-linemen, and
can anyone become a “lineman”?
Alex Gossett: Good footwork and
hand movements are crucial.
Almost anyone can become a
lineman if they’re fast and technically
skilled
Mike Gossett: I’m looking for selfless
and aggressive players with good
footwork and hand
placement.
Did you both play football in the USA, and if so, where?
Mike Gossett: I started at age 8 and played at Murray State University in Kentucky.
Alex Gossett: I started at age 10 or 11 and played at Benedictine College in Kansas
How do you make the linebacker positions appealing to children and young people?
Alex Gossett: Football offers an opportunity for people who wouldn’t fit into other sports to play
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an important role. It’s about fostering selfishness and teamwork.
Mike Gossett: Football gives everyone the chance to be part of something and be valued.
How do you analyze opposing lines and adapt your strategy accordingly?
Mike Gossett: We identify what the defensive line does well and use technique and angles to
compensate for their advantages.
Alex Gossett: Defensive linemen must react quickly to the offensive linemen’s movements and
utilize their own strengths.
Where do you see yourself as a coach in the next few years?
Mike Gossett: I’m nearing the end of my coaching career and want to help others launch their
careers.
Alex Gossett: I enjoy what I do and am excited to see where the journey takes me.
How would you describe your coaching philosophy?
Alex Gossett: Anyone can improve with the right effort and coaching. I want to be a
resource for those who want to improve.
Mike Gossett: My goal is to maximize the players’ abilities while having fun
What could we have done better in the game against Straubing?
Mike Gossett: Regardless of the outcome, there are always things that can be improved,
such as communication and effort.
Alex Gossett: We’re always analyzing what we can do better and working to improve
Mike, will you be returning to America soon, and can we hope to see you back as
a coach with the ifm Razorbacks?
Mike Gossett: I’ll be returning in mid-June as a tourist and hope to continue to be part of
the community.
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gfl team
2025

roster
2025
OFFENSIVE
Q U A R T E R B A C K
Tommy Mötscher 6
Jack Flaherty
15
Broghean Mcgovern 17
DEFENSIVE
d e f e n s i v e - b a c k
Alex Mashak
Fabian Wohnhaas
Niklas Herrmann
Kosti Hotti
Gabriele Battistella
Nils Wulf
Samuel Mindham
Jona Uekert
l i n e b a c k e r
Henri Moudilou
Kevin Kienzle
Arne Tyman
8
20
21
22
26
27
30
33
10
23
44
d e f e n s i v e - l i n e
Hélio Barros Lima 7
Ben Rashid
9
Elias Frank
12
Monday Okokhue 43
Tobias Langenwalter 64
Finn Herter
90
Lucas Walk
99
w i d e - r e c e i v e r
Anthony Harris Jr. 1
Simon Mayr
2
Aniel Buße
3
Lars Anders
85
Joel Hisely
86
Tim Müller
87
Adrian Terwart
89
R U N N I N G - B A C K
Lennies McFerren
Manuel Rieger
t i g h t - e n d
Aidan Enneking
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24
19
o f f e n s i v e - l i n e
Joshua Rindfleisch
Laurits Vinther
Tarek Schumacher
Sebastian Trabold
Louis Wessels
Marc Bächstädt
Luca Nicklas
Aaron Wilmot
K I C K E R
Aniel Buße
54
56
61
65
68
72
75
78
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15 teams,
1 target
11.10.2025
erima german bowl

Quarterbacks
2025 - gfl
Tyrrell
PIGROME
Justin
MILLER
Karé
LYLES
Cole
STENSTROM
Connor
KAEGI
PJ
SETTLES
Niklas
GORNY
Nelson
HUGHES
Josh
TAYLOR
Broghean
McGOVERN
Zachary
Luis
WHITEHEAD WITTMANN
Conor
REGAN
Jakob
PARKS
Drequan
HARRIS
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devo-team
current report
Another successful start to our DEVO team’s season. After 7 games the DEVO team is
6-1, currently in second in the league standing behind Black Forest Foxes.
Game Results:
vs Filderstadt Mustangs Sieg 34-0
@ Offenburg Miners Sieg 30-7
vs Esslingen Raccoons Sieg 34-7
@ Black Forest Foxes Niederlage 17-24
vs Badener Greifs Sieg 22-14
@ Stuttgart Silver Arrows Sieg 39-24
@ Filderstadt Mustangs Sieg 55-0
Player Development:
However for the DEVO team wins and losses do
not determine the success of the season. The
team is built to prepare players to make the
jump up to our GFL team. Numerous players
have made the jump, most notably Simon
Mayr, he was a consistent starter for the DEVO
team in the 2024 season. After a tremendous
off season and great pre-season with the DEVO
team he showed he was ready for the next
challenge. This ultimately led him to earning
a starting position on the GFL team at WR for
week 1 against Straubing. From Head Coach
Jake Suggett, “Our main goal is to continue to
develop players, this is our top priority. In order
to continue to have a successful GFL team we
need to develop. As GFL players start to retire
we need the next generation to be ready to take
that next step and fill in the shoes.” Preparing
the next generation has been successful with
the following players being moving up to the
GFL team since last season: Simon Mayr (WR),
Adrian Terwart (WR), Seraphin Stuparek (RB),
Tarek Schumacher (OL), Ben Schafheutle (OL),
Marc Bächstaedt (OL), Nils Wulf (DB), Fabian
Wohnhaas (DB), Alexander Eichinger (DL),
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Jona Uekert (DB), Arne Tyman (LB), Monday
Okokhue (DL).
Remainder of the season:
With 5 games remaining in the season the
DEVO team still has a shot at winning the
league and securing automatic promotion
into the Baden-Württemberg Oberliga.
Head Coach Jake Suggett had this to say
about the remainder of the season, “We
have had a lot of guys get pulled up who
are ready to take the next step in their football
playing career. With that there will be
many of our guys who will need to step up
and show production on the field. Winning
the league and promotion is still obtainable
but by no means will it be easy. But I know
our guys are up for the challenge. Come
out and support the team!”
The remaining schedule for the team is as
follows:
31. Mai vs. Offensburg Miners // 15 Uhr Kick Off
15. Juni vs. Esslingen Raccoons // 15 Uhr Kick Off
22. Juni vs. Black Forest Foxes // 15 Uhr Kick Off
6. Juli vs. Badener Greifs // 15 Uhr Kick Off
26. Juli vs. Stuttgart Silver Arrows // 15 Uhr Kick
Off
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Martin Fritz

who-how-where-what
Components of an American football player‘s equipment
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under the helmet
defensive line und linebacker
aGE: 25
HOMETOWN:
Lisbon
Portugal
07
hÉlio
barros lima
defensive-line
aGE: 24
HOMETOWN:
lodi, Wisconsin
United States
09
ben
rashid
defensive-line
Who is your idol/role model and why?
Jonathan Eckmans
What is your motto in life?
Hakuna Matata
What would you like to say to the fans?
When I wear these colors on and off the field, I
will put a smile on your face
How did you come to the ifm Razorbacks?
Europlayers
Since when have you been playing football?
Since I was 8 years old
How did you come to the ifm Razorbacks?
Coach Gilly and Frank Kienzle
Favorite NFL team?
Green Bay Packers
Who is your idol/role model and why?
My parents - when I was a child, they sacrificed
so much to give me a great life and great
experiences
aGE: 29
HOMETOWN:
munich
germany
12
elias
frank
defensive-line
aGE: 24
origin:
nigeria
43
monday
okokhue
defensive-line
What is your greatest success in football so
far?
Having won the Regionalliga
What is your motto in life?
Hard work beats talent
What would you like to say to the fans?
Come to the home games – we need all the
help we can get to achieve a historic season.
What have been your previous positions in
football (year/team)?
2024 with Ravensburg
What is your goal for this season?
Play for the championship
What is your favorite (German) food?
I don’t have one
Favorite NFL team?
Kansas Chiefs
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aGE: 27
HOMETOWN:
riedlingen
Germany
64
tobias
langenwalter
What is your goal for this season?
defensive-line
Become a double-team magnet – QB better
keep his snacks away from his pockets
aGE: 24
HOMETOWN:
ravensburg
germany
90
Finn
Herter
defensive-line
What is your favorite (German) food?
Venison roast with cranberries
What have been your previous positions in
football (year/team)?
2023 - 2024: 499 Storks Riedlingen
Was ist dein bisher größter Erfolg
im Football?
Filled more gaps than a dentist
aGE: 25
HOMETOWN:
pfullendorf
germany
99
Lucas
Walk
How did you come to the ifm Razorbacks?
About a friend of my brother
Who is your idol/role model and why?
Aaron Donald because there was no NFL player
who played his position so perfectly
What would you like to say to the fans?
Hey fans, thank you for supporting us so actively,
always standing behind us, and making such
a noise in the stadium. Last year, we already
showed where our journey is headed; this year,
history will be made. #99
defensive-line
What is your greatest success in football so
far?
Most successful season in Razorbacks history
2024
What is your goal for this season?
Good times with teammates, fun in the sport
and winning at least the home playoff game in
front of your own fans.
What is your motto in life?
Enjoy the little things in life
aGE: 22
origin:
germany
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Who is your idol/role model and why?
Fred Warner because of his playing style and
his role as a leader
What have been your previous positions in
football (year/team)?
2022 Devo/GFL, 23 GFL, 24 GFL, 25 GFL
Since when have you been playing football?
2022
Henri
Moudilou
Favorite NFL team?
Kansas City Chiefs
LINEBACKER
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aGE: 34
HOMETOWN:
Altshausen
Germany
Kevin
23 Kienzle
44 Arne
Linebacker
aGE: 30
HOMETOWN:
emden, niedersachsen
germany
Tyman
Linebacker
Since when have you been playing football?
2006
What is your favorite (German) food?
Rostbeef with onion
Favorite NFL team?
Philadelphia Eagles
What have been your previous positions in
football (year/team)?
Only Ravensburg starts in the tackle youth
What is your goal for this season?
Winning the South Championship
What have been your previous positions in
football (year/team)?
Emden Tigers 2013-´16/Braunschweig Lions II
2017-´24
How did you come to the ifm Razorbacks?
I moved to Ravensburg for my first job after
college and then it was clear that I was going
to join the Razorbacks.
Favorite NFL team?
Denver Broncos
What would you like to say to the fans?
Let’s go Upper Swabia
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competition
Troubleshooting: how many errors did you find?
... and this is how you can win:
1. Go to the fan shop truck today.
2. Enter the correct answer, including your
contact details, on the raffle cards provided.
3. Drop the completed raffle card
into the raffle box provided at the
fan shop truck.
4. Receive a prize notification by email
from the ifm Razorbacks in the coming days.
5. Collect your prize at the fan shop truck at the
next home game.
“GOOD LUCK“
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congratulations
We warmly congratulate our winners from
the last competition:
Nicola Erber
Jakob Maier
20,-- € Coupon
10,-- € Coupon
The answer to the last competition was:
Nr. 3 / Royals VS Monarchs
The winners
have already been
notified
and must
please get back
to us.
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