Neu-Ulm Spartans are fighting for second place in the table – there is a risk of serious injuries!

Neu-Ulm Spartans are fighting for second place in the table – there is a risk of serious injuries!

On July 4, 2025, the Neu-Ulm Spartans will face an exciting challenge. After an impressive 63:00 win against the Pirates, who were without playmaker Andrew Griffin and Taivaughn Roach, the Spartans are aiming to maintain their second place in the South Region. Head coach Daniel Koch is optimistic, but is aware of the performance required, which requires his team to perform strongly against their next competitor Passau. However, there is worrying news: quarterback Hunter Sturgeon has suffered a rib injury and his availability is uncertain.

Although Passau is in second-to-last place in the table, the team's form is on the rise. They have won two of the last three games, including a narrow 7-6 win against the Rangers and a 35-25 against the Franken Knights. Koch praised Passau head coach and quarterback Andrew Griffin as a smart strategist, and it remains to be seen whether the Spartans can exploit their physical superiority in the running game. The weather, with high temperatures, could also play a decisive factor.

Food and stadium experience

The game will take place on July 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at the Dietrich Lang Stadium, where fans can enjoy shade and cool drinks in the covered stands. However, there were some complaints about the quality of the catering, particularly due to the extensive selection of food. It will be interesting to see whether improvements will be made here at the next home game.

Incidentally, the Spartans recently won another home game against the Franken Knights with a clear score of 61:19. The offense, led by Hunter Sturgeon and wide receiver Wesley Juszczak, felt comfortable despite personnel shortages and scored significant points. Ilhan Bahadir contributed four touchdowns to the great success, and the defense showed itself strong by stopping the Knights' first attack.

Injuries in American Football

However, the issue of injuries is also a key concern in the world of American football. A current survey as part of a sports science master's thesis is intended to provide information about which injuries occur most frequently and which positions are most affected. The results of this study could be of great benefit to the community; We ask for your support and distribution of the survey link on social networks in order to reach as many active and former footballers as possible.

The Neu-Ulm Spartans have a lot at stake and an exciting time ahead of them. The fans can look forward to a thrilling duel against Passau and the question of whether the Spartans can continue their winning streak. We can only hope that the weather holds up and the fans ensure an unforgettable experience in the stadium.