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2004 Berlin Thunder season
NFL Europe team season
NFL Europe team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Berlin Thunder (NFL Europe) |
| teamdisplay | Berlin Thunder |
| year | 2004 |
| record | 9–1 |
| division_place | 1st |
| coach | Rick Lantz |
| general manager | Michael Lang |
| stadium | Olympic Stadium |
| playoffs | World Bowl XII champion |
| previous | 2003 |
| next | 2005 |
| shortnavlink | Berlin Thunder |
The 2004 Berlin Thunder season was the sixth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Rick Lantz in his first year, and played its home games at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. They finished the regular season in first place with a record of nine wins and one loss. In World Bowl XII, Berlin defeated the Frankfurt Galaxy 30–24. The victory marked the franchise's third World Bowl championship.
Offseason
Free agent draft
| Draft order | Player name | Position | College | Round | Choice | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 19 | 5 | 30 | 6 | 31 | 7 | 42 | 9 | 43 | 9 | 54 | 10 | 55 | 11 | 66 | 12 | 67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Thornton | CB | Morris Brown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T. J. Bingham | DE | Ouichita Baptist | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yubrenal Isabelle | LB | Virginia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Troy Andrew | G | Duke | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DeShaun Hill | S | USC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DeVonte Peterson | DT | Catawba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dwayne Pierce | G | LSU | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Malan | FB | Brown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oliver Celestin | S | Texas Southern | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keith Heyward-Johnson | CB | Oregon State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeff Grzeskowiak | T | Akron | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Jennings | WR | Florida State |
Personnel
Staff
- General manager – Michael Lang
- Head coach – Rick Lantz
- Offensive coordinator/offensive line – Don Eck
- Quarterbacks/wide receivers – Steve Logan
- Running backs – Amp Lee
- Offensive line/tight ends – Reggie McElroy
- Defensive coordinator – Jim Tomsula
- National coach/linebackers/special teams – Shuan Fatah
- Defensive backs – Rick Smith
- Defensive assistant – D'Marco Farr
- Strength and conditioning – Martin Streight
Roster
Schedule
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Game site | Attendance | Final score | Team record | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | World Bowl XII | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 4 | 4:00 p.m. | Scottish Claymores | W 20–14 | 1–0 | Olympic Stadium | 14,257 | ||||||||||||||
| Saturday, April 10 | 7:00 p.m. | at Amsterdam Admirals | W 28–17 | 2–0 | Amsterdam ArenA | 10,763 | ||||||||||||||
| Sunday, April 18 | 4:00 p.m. | Cologne Centurions | W 35–31 | 3–0 | Olympic Stadium | 12,036 | ||||||||||||||
| Saturday, April 24 | 7:00 p.m. | at Rhein Fire | W 14–10 | 4–0 | Arena AufSchalke | 20,242 | ||||||||||||||
| Sunday, May 2 | 4:00 p.m. | Amsterdam Admirals | W 33–29 | 5–0 | Olympic Stadium | 12,909 | ||||||||||||||
| Saturday, May 8 | 7:00 p.m. | at Cologne Centurions | L 27–28 | 5–1 | RheinEnergieStadion | 10,164 | ||||||||||||||
| Sunday, May 16 | 4:00 p.m. | Rhein Fire | W 33–20 | 6–1 | Olympic Stadium | 15,429 | ||||||||||||||
| Saturday, May 22 | 7:00 p.m. | at Frankfurt Galaxy | W 31–27 | 7–1 | Waldstadion | 30,812 | ||||||||||||||
| Saturday, May 29 | 2:00 p.m. | at Scottish Claymores | W 27–19 | 8–1 | Hampden Park | 9,153 | ||||||||||||||
| Sunday, June 6 | 4:00 p.m. | Frankfurt Galaxy | W 41–0 | 9–1 | Olympic Stadium | 19,175 | ||||||||||||||
| Saturday, June 12 | 6:00 p.m. | Frankfurt Galaxy | W 30–24 | 10–1 | Arena AufSchalke | 35,413 |
Standings
Game summaries
Week 1: vs Scottish Claymores
Week 2: at Amsterdam Admirals
Week 3: vs Cologne Centurions
Week 4: at Rhein Fire
Week 5: vs Amsterdam Admirals
Week 6: at Cologne Centurions
Week 7: vs Rhein Fire
Week 8: at Frankfurt Galaxy
Week 9: at Scottish Claymores
Week 10: vs Frankfurt Galaxy
World Bowl XII
Main article: World Bowl XII
Notes
References
References
- NFL Europe League. (February 8, 2004). "Thornton first selection in Free Agent Draft".
- NFL Europe League. (March 29, 2004). "Champs kick off 12th season".
- NFL Europe League. (April 7, 2004). "NFLEL season rolls on as Week 1 winners face teams looking for first victory of new campaign".
- NFL Europe League. (April 13, 2004). "Unbeaten rivals clash in Week 3".
- NFL Europe League. (April 20, 2004). "Thunder and Galaxy look to break free from pack".
- NFL Europe League. (April 27, 2004). "Undefeated Thunder on top as season approaches halfway point".
- NFL Europe League. (May 4, 2004). "Galaxy, Thunder clear of chasing pack as season's second half kicks off".
- NFL Europe League. (May 11, 2004). "Thunder one victory away from World Bowl berth".
- NFL Europe League. (May 18, 2004). "Thunder clinches World Bowl berth".
- NFL Europe League. (May 25, 2004). "Galaxy reaches World Bowl for sixth time".
- NFL Europe League. (June 1, 2004). "World Bowl foes meet in regular season finale".
- NFL Europe League. (June 7, 2004). "Thunder, Galaxy bid to make NFLE history on 'Night of the Last Fight'".
- "2004 NFLE Standings". The Football Database.
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