IBM Big Blue (X-League)
| Established | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Based in | Chiba, Chiba |
| Head coach | Shinzo Yamada |
| League | X-League |
| Division | Central |
| Colours | Blue, black, grey, and white [1] |
| Website | http://www.bigblue-football.com/ |
The IBM Big Blue are an American football team located in the Chiba, Chiba. They are a member of the X-League.
Team History
- 1976 Team founded as the IBM Thinkers.
- 1977 Joined the X-League.
- 1989 Team name changed to IBM Big Blue.
- 1996 Won X2 Central Divisional title. Defeated Penta-Ocean Construction Co. 28-27 in X2-X1 replacement game.
- 1997 Promoted from X2 to X1.
- 2010 Advanced to Final stage. Lost to Panasonic Impulse 28-31.
- 2014 Defeated the Lixil Deers in the Final stage to advance to the Japan X Bowl. Lost to the Fujitsu Frontiers 10-44.
Current Import Players
| Jersey # | Name | Position | Years with the team | Alma Mater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Kevin Craft | QB | 2012-present | University of California, Los Angeles |
| #5 | Demetrius Eaton | DE | 2015-present | Northwestern University |
| #34 | James Brooks | DE | 2014-present | University of North Alabama |
| #40 | John Stanton | TE | 2013-present | Saint John's University |
Former Import Players
| Name | Position | Years with the team | Alma Mater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabali Miller | CB | 2012-2013 | San Jose State University |
| Albert Griffin | S | 2010-2013 | Lindenwood University |
| Rocky Pouta-Alo | FS/RB | 2007-2008 | Indiana State University |
| Jon Giesel | OG | 2005 | University of California, Berkeley |
References
- ↑ "X-League profile, IBM Big Blue". April 17, 2015. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
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