LIVESTREAM Finland: Helsinki Wolverines @ Seinäjoki Crocodiles, July 9, 15:30 CET, (15:30, 9:30 ET)
When the playoff picture starts to take shape Finnish maple league, positions 2 and 5 have a log.
Both Seinäjoki crocodiles (3-1) and Helsinki Wolverines (3-2) hope to earn a home game in the playoffs in late August. Today, these two rivals meet Seinäjoki for the anticipated match.
The crocodiles the offense is undoubtedly focused on the running back Christian Powell This year. Powell has been a workhorse back Seinäjoki since his arrival in 2018. Former Colorado Buffalo (NCAA DI) is averaging 118 yards per game this season and currently ranks second in the league in rushing. Playmaker Anthony Whitehead also knows how to drive the ball well, but primarily aims for the big one Finn recipient Joel Sarkela.
Helsinki Wolverines @ Seinäjoki Crocodiles, July 9, 3:30 p.m. CET, (3:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m. ET)
The former “Last Chance U” star and University of Tennessee (NCAA DI) defensive lineman Emmit Gooden has been an impressive player Crocodiles since his arrival mid-season. The Independency Community College The Netflix star has 14 tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks and a defensive touchdown in three games this season.
For defense, Crocodiles own Finn talent Saideu Jallow, who will give the club a young supporter who can build a front seven. Jallow had a nice interception in his last game with 6.5 tackles and a sack.
Seinäjoki also added Spain defensive Tackle Arthur Pinheiro, who has a long playing history Finlandand recently won the championship with Fundidors Monterrey from Mexican LFA. Recently, Pinheiro played Kuopio Steelers where he had 40 tackles, five quarterback sacks and one interception over two seasons.
Stay Wolverines looking for recovery heavy loss for the invincible Kuopio Steelers. Helsinki needs this win if they want to have a home game in the playoffs at the end of August Seinäjoki has the same goal in mind 3-1.
One positive from last week’s loss was the return of a receiver Sebastian Sagne. The 6’2 pass catcher had a touchdown and gained 60 yards in a defensive tackle. Look for the speedster to take on a bigger role in the offense this season at quarterback Jabari Harris looks to spread the ball to Sagne, the veteran RJ Harris, Martin Emos, William Youngand Matias Tuominen.
On defense, head coach Michael Mattingly is key to stopping the game Crocodiles run the game and Christian Powell. Expected defensive back Eric Irvin, Curtis Slaterand Colby Burton (Hawaii NCAA B.Sc) flashes frequently Helsinki trying to fill the box. in the graves, Wolverines defensive line James Perrineau, Ville A whale, Benjamin Egbudiweand Jonis Heikkinen, all proven players who have to withstand differences against the physical Seinäjoki run the game.
We could see a playoff preview Helsinki and Seinäjoki both have a chance to finish with the second or third seed and see each other again in the postseason.
Helsinki Wolverines @ Seinäjoki Crocodiles, July 9, 3:30 p.m. CET, (3:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m. ET)