Stonehill Skyhawk Alumni Dominant in the German Football League
Skyhawk Alumni
Dominant in the German Football League.
Two former Skyhawk football players, Justin Kaffenberger and
Nathaniel Morris, have been dominating the German Football League.
“It’s every football players dream to go big and go
professional… I knew I wanted to keep playing but did not know where to turn,”
Kaffenberger said.
Nathaniel Morris, Class of 2015 and Justin Kaffenberger,
Class of 2017, decided to take their skills to Germany after their careers at
Stonehill ended, Morris to the New Yorker Lions of Braunschweig, Germany, and
Kaffenberger to the Potsdam Royals.
This past season, Morris accumulated 21 touchdowns while
playing in only 12 games, a total which landed him as the second best scorer in
Europe’s top football league. Originally a cornerback for the Skyhawks, Morris
made the transition to wide receiver this year and quickly asserted his
dominance as one of the deadliest offensive weapons in the GFL.
Kaffenberger on the other hand has been a defensive
powerhouse in his first season with the Royals playing safety and cornerback.
Kaffenberger led the league with 13 interceptions, a new program record, and
ended up second on the team in tackles with 85.
“I played well this season, but our team played amazing,
going 16-0 and winning the championship,” Kaffenberger said.
As for the future, both players are ready to make some
changes.
“Right now I am currently preparing for workouts with
Canadian Football League teams to further my career,” Morris said
“I always felt I could play at a professional level if given
the right opportunity,” Morris said. Going to the CFL, a much more popular and
talented league, would give Morris a greater chance at extending his career to a
potential National Football League team.
Kaffenberger’s future is in his own hands as well. Following
his personal success as well as his team’s fantastic season, Kaffenberger has
some choices to make.
“I have the option to go back and play with the same team
for another season, but I am grateful for other teams showing interest in me as
well,” Kaffenberger said.
Kaffenberger has more value in this league than most
Americans. According to GFL rules, each team is only allowed two Americans on
the field at one time. Fortunately, Kaffenberger’s father is originally from
Germany, making Justin a “dual passport” player.
“I don’t count as an American because I was able to get a
German passport along with my American one.” Kaffenberger said. This attribute adds
a lot of value to an already skilled player.
Before their careers overseas began, Morris and Kaffenberger
both were standout players for the Skyhawks.
Morris, originally from Providence, Rhode Island, had 10
interceptions in his career, enough to put him at 6th all time in
Stonehill football history.
Kaffenberger, native of Monroe, New York, finished his
senior season with 72 total tackles, 3rd best on the team that year.
The two players are in their offseason now with Morris
looking forward to continuing his career in the CFL while Kaffenberger looks to
continue his defensive dominance in Germany.
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| Kaffenberger returns one of his league leading 13 interceptions |
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| Morris blows past a defender for one of his 21 touchdowns |
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