Championship dreams are in the Christmas air here in Japan as we countdown to the semifinals where a new matchup awaits in the Rice Bowl. We first though review the quarterfinal games and talk about what the outcome of those games means for the surviving teams going into the semifinals. We then talk Koshien Bowl and try to count up all the college national championships the KG Fighters have won.Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at www.gridironjapantv.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GridironJapan.jp, and on X at Gridiron Japan.
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Rewind- Boogie Knight & The Dream Japan Bowl
From January 2024, Greg and BJ sat down with Boogie Knight of the Sekisui Challengers, and talk about his career in Japan and the 2023 season in which he was named rookie of the year and led the X League X1 Super in receiving and won the triple crown of touchdowns made, number of receptions and yards. As highlighted by the Challengers, Boogie is an exciting and dynamic player who reminds many older fans of NFL Hall of Famers like Steve Largent and Fred Biletnikoff. They also talk about the Dream Japan Bowl and playing for Team Japan, and also about his life in his first year in Japan.You can find Boogie's highlights on Youtube, and also find him on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Boogie also sells his own line and brand of Zeal clothing on Bonfire.Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at www.gridironjapantv.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GridironJapan.jp, and on X at Gridiron Japan.
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Scores From the Final Round of X League X1 Area Play
In conjunction with our good friends at The World of Football podcast (www.theworldoffootball.com), we present to you the X League X1 Area scores for the final round of regular season play, and let you know what the college football matchup is for the Koshien Bowl this December.Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at www.gridironjapantv.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GridironJapan.jp, and on X at Gridiron Japan.
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A Look Back- Our Conversation With Colby Campbell
In Spring 2025, Elecom Finies linebacker Colby Campbell played in the LFA with the Mexicas de la Ciudad de México, where he was not only a key member of a championship winning team, but also named the MVP of Mexico's version of the Rice Bowl and Super Bowl- Tazón México.In 2023, John and Greg sat down with Colby, then playing with the Nojima Sagamihara Rise, to talk about his life and journey to Japan. From South Carolina to Finland to Germany to Japan to Mexico and back to Japan, Colby has had an interesting and varied journey during his young gridiron career! The three discuss not just his life on the field, but also his experiences off the field in Japan. Colby can be found online at his YouTube channel, as well as on X and Instagram.Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at www.gridironjapantv.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GridironJapan.jp, and on X at Gridiron Japan.
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X League X1 Super Quarterfinal Scores
In conjunction with our good friends at The World of Football podcast (www.theworldoffootball.com), we present to you the X League X1 Super quarterfinal scores, and let you know what the semi-final matchups are for December.Gridiron Japan livestreams over at Gridiron Japan Television on YouTube at www.gridironjapantv.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GridironJapan.jp, and on X at Gridiron Japan.
Join sports journalist John Gunning, star X League quarterback Aaron Ellis, and pro football historian Greg St. James, as they cover the Japanese gridiron game. Additionally, as a member of The Sports History Network, Gridiron Japan also looks at the history, lore and current happenings occurring on and off the gridiron, both here at home in Japan, as well as on a global scale, be it in North America, Europe or anywhere else the great game of gridiron football is played.