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NAFL All Star Game

Press Release
Source: North American Football League


North American Football League Championship in Las Vegas
Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 12:00 pm ET

The 9th NAFL National Championship Game is scheduled for November 10 in Las Vegas

Eden Prairie, MN, October 17, 2007>, /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Football League will be descending upon Las Vegas, Nevada in approximately three weeks for their annual National Championship event. The North American Football League is the largest Minor-League Football organization of its kind in the world. With over 140 teams nationwide this truly is a “National Championship.”



Last year’s Champion the Dallas Diesel are making a strong bid for a repeat, and will attempt to avenge their only loss of the year in this week’s third round Match-up with the Bay Area Gamblers. The King County Jaguars, a powerhouse team from Seattle, are also looking to get back to the Championship game, having been there in 2005.



Another Past Championship team that is still in the play-offs are the Kane County Eagles from the Chicago area. Kane County won the NAFL Championship in 2004 and have survived two rough road games in the first two rounds of the play-offs. They will travel to play the undefeated Pittsburgh Colts this week.



Last year’s runners-up the Nashville Storm host the Alabama Lightning in a pivotal battle in the South, and the Asheville Grizzlies welcome the Georgia Generals to the “Mountaintop” for their match-up this weekend.



The Favorite to this point however, has to be the Central Penn Piranha. Undefeated at home in over 100 contests, they host the team that knocked them out of the play-offs last season the South Jersey Lynx.



The NAFL All-Star games will also be held the same weekend and feature the best players in America that play “For the Love of the Game” and not for a paycheck. These All-Star games attract talent scouts from around the country and often NAFL players are invited to Pro Scouting Combines as a result of their performance here.



The 2007 NAFL National Championship is the 9th Championship game for the league. The previous three Championships were held at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, and before that the games were played at the home field of one of the Championship teams.



For more information regarding this press release or the NAFL in general, please contact us by phone or email See below.

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About The North American Football League, Inc.

The North American Football League, Inc. (NAFL, www.nafl.org) is a Florida based C Corporation and is a wholly owned subsidiary of 360 Sports Management, Inc. It is a self sustaining adult amateur football league that provides players with the opportunity to develop their skills and to play for the love of the game. The NAFL has over 100 teams throughout North America. All teams play ten regular season games and then compete in a nationwide playoff system where the top teams compete for the championship each November.

About 360 Sports Management, Inc.

360 Sports Management, Inc. is a Florida based C Corporation. It is a vertically integrated company in the business of owning and operating developmental sports organizations, wholesale apparel and sports equipment, and sports venue development. Wholly owned subsidiaries include the NAFL (www.nafl.org), North American Pro Golf Tour (www.naprogolftour.com), 360 Actionwear and 360 Development Corporation (360-sports.com)



Article written by Commissioner on 10.28.07 @ 09:28 AM CST

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Winona/La Crosse Rough Riders outside linebacker, Tony Ford, eyes up Cedar Valley quarterback Will Staple during their game at Maxwell Field Saturday in Winona. (Photo by Andrew Link/Winona Daily News)

RoughRiders linebacker uses intensity, speed to earn respect

By Matt Huss | Winona Daily News

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Tony Ford is far from the stereotypical football player.

The Winona/La Crosse RoughRiders semiprofessional football team’s starting weak-side linebacker is listed at 5-foot, 7 inches and 170 pounds, but even that’s being generous.

“I actually weigh 160,” Ford said. “I tried to bulk up by lifting weights and everything, but I just couldn’t do it. It’s my natural weight.”

But in a league where he’s easily the smallest starting linebacker, Ford is quickly earning respect and proving that size just doesn’t matter.

As a starting defensive back for Winona Senior High School, Ford was a two-time all-conference selection and led the Winhawks in tackles his junior and senior years.

He graduated from WSHS in 2003 but never pursued football at another level until he decided to try out for the RoughRiders in 2004.

Of course, the first thing anyone focused on was his size.

“I underestimated him because his size was all you could see right away,” Winona/La Crosse coach Paul Anderson said. “But after we starting hitting in the first couple of practices, he gained everybody’s respect real quick.”

Eventually, the accolades came as well, as Ford was selected to compete in the All-American Bowl by coaches and league officials for the third consecutive year after a 2006 season in which he led the RoughRiders in tackles with 73.

“He’s quiet, but he’s got that look, that intensity, and you know he’s into it,” Anderson said. “He’s a football player, plain and simple. And he’ll hit ya.”

In a lot of ways, Ford’s small stature has been a big advantage on the field.

“Football is like wrestling; if you hit them at the legs, they really can’t go anywhere,” said Ford, who wrestled in high school and still competes in tournaments every summer. “I use my size to my advantage. I don’t hit anybody high, because, well, everyone is taller than me.

“But nobody’s tougher than me. That’s my mindset.”

Off the field, however, it would be difficult to guess that Ford is respected as a fiercely competitive linebacker, especially considering his desired field of work and the stereotypes that come with it.

When he’s not playing football or working at Midtown Foods or spending time at home with his wife, Julie, and their 7-week-old son, Nolen, Ford is taking classes and working toward his degree in nursing.

“Some guys give me crap about it, and there are bad stereotypes,” Ford said. “But there’s a big demand for male nurses these days, and they have to earn their respect.”

Been there, done that.

Kick Off Weekend

July 14

Rough Riders @ Thunderbirds

(3:00pm KickOff at St.Johns University)
Threshers @ Stampede
(4:05pm KickOff at Ole Haugsrud Stadium)
Lumberjacks @ Pioneers

(7:00pm KickOff at Mounds View HS)
Maulers @ Eagles

(7:00pm KickOff at Manson HS)

Scores this weekend
June 30

Manson Eagles 0 Midwest Titans 21



Iowa Threshers 11 Shockers 16




July 07
Eagles @ Lawdawgs
 (7:00pm KickOff at McEneaney Field)
Vikings @ Rough Riders
 (7:00pm KickOff at Winona State)

Pre-Season Stampede 21 vs Predators 7

6/2/07




Final Score: Superior Stampede (MFL) 21 & The Chippewa Valley Predators (2-time GPFL Champions) 7The Superior


Kevin Guillory scored all 3 Stampede touch downs, 2 rushing and 1 receiving, the game was called at halftime, because of bad weather!

Former Mauler finds success in NFL

Todd Downing joined the Rams this year after six years with the Minnesota Vikings, the last four on the coaching staff. Downing interned in the Vikings’ public relations and research and development departments prior to assisting the coaches.
In 1999 and 2000, Downing worked on the coaching staff of Eden Prairie (MN) High, helping his alma mater to the Minnesota Class AAAAA state title in 1999. From 2000-02 during the summers, he played quarterback for the Minnesota Maulers of the Mid-America Football League.

Downing, a native of Eden Prairie, MN, earned his degree in business communications from the University of Minnesota in 2002.

Note: Todd is a Friend of Stampede Coach Terry Fawcett and Terry Sullivan the Maulers founder also coached at Eden Prarie where helping the Eagles to thier first State Champioship in 1996.


Todd Congratulations! Good Luck to you and the Rams in 2007!



06/02/2007: "More" at the Rams Website<<


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League Schedule Click Here!

Frye Retires from Football

Superior Stampede TE/OL Shaun Frye has retired from minor league football following three seasons of play. Frye was one of three (Justin Brickley, Jon Jazdzewski) original players remaining that have played in all or parts of the three seasons since the inception of minor league football to the Twin Ports in 2004. The 6-4 285 pound Proctor native started 33 of 34 games and played in all 34. He was also named to the 2006 All-American Bowl in the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

DC Cropp playing Arena Football

The MFL/NAFL Iowa Thresher Minor League Football Organization is proud to announce that starting defensive lineman #99, Derizette (DC) Cropp has been acquired by the Danville Demolition Arena Football team to play nose tackle and wears #90. The Demolition reside in Danville, IL and are members of the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA). Cropp is the first Thresher to be acquired in the next level of professional football after the 2006 inaugural season. Good luck Demolition on the rest of your season and congratulations DC Cropp on your accomplishment.

Stampede at Packers Tour

Stampede players, coaches, and staff with Packers Mark Tauscher, Aaron Rodgers, and Nick Barnett.

Manson Eagles Start Out Strong

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Forty four players showed for the first day of practice!
This a great start and a big turn around from last year, stated owner Josh Seltz!

Coach Marty said "We will be ready for the season".

Good Luck to the Eagles as the start their inaugural year in the Mid-America Region. Check the new logo!!!

Pioneers sold for 4th time!

Finally some fun and exciting news the Midwest Pioneers
the 2007 MFL Champs have been purchased by a group including long time MFL'er Eric Wessels. A official press release is sure to follow!! Congratulations!!!

Stampede Players to work with Packer Tour

Stampede Players to work with Packer Tour

The Superior Stampede have been invited to provide security for the Green Bay Packers' Tailgate Tour at Wessman Arena on May 1st! Players and staff of the Stampede will help with crowd control for this great charitable event that will raise money for the Superior YMCA! Packers expected to attend include: OL Mark Tauchser, LB Nick Barnett, & QB Aaron Rodgers!
04/05/2006: " Complete story" in team NEWS<<

Jacks Reed Signs with AFL2

Eden Prairie, MN-The Twin Cities Lumberjacks and the Mid-America Football League are pleased to announce that Edwin Reed has signed a two-year contract with the 2006 AF2 Champion Green Bay Blizzard of the AF2.
Edwin has distinguished himself in the MFL as a Wide Receiver and Kick Returner and parlayed his gaudy numbers into a short stint with the Minnesota Vikings. After that he went to the Quad Cities to play for the AF2 Steamwheelers. Reed moved on to become a standout during his recent stint with the Rapid City Flying Aces of the National Indoor Football League.
Most recently, Edwin has been recommended by the Aces coaching staff to the Blizzard as another weapon in their high-flying brand of football that plays right into Reed’s strengths. Edwin’s combination of size, speed and soft hands make him an ideal receiver in the arena league.
The Mid-America Football League along with the Twin Cities Lumberjacks would like to congratulate Edwin on his recent contract and wish him luck as he continues his quest for the paycheck.

Garnet Asmundson to be inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame

Asmundson went on to play 15 seasons of both semi-professional football and professional football in the Great Plains Football League (2004: Duluth-Superior Shoremen), Mid-America Football League (1995-2006: Dakota Ruffians, Mpls Lumberjacks, St. Paul Pigs, Mississippi Rivermen, Duluth-Superior Shoremen, and the Superior Stampede), the Professional Indoor Football League (1998: Minnesota Monsters), the Indoor Football League (1999-2000: Duluth Lumberjacks & the LaCrosse River Rats), and the National Indoor Football League (2002-2003: LaCrosse Night Train).
Asmundson's achievements include: nine-time MFL All-Star, team offensive MVP: (1995 Dakota Ruffians), 4-time team captain, 2-MFL Championships (1997 & 1999), one positional MVP (1996: Ruffians), 3-time All-American (2004: NFE 3rd team; 2005-2006 MLFN 2nd team). Asmundson was also nominated to the Minnesota Semi-Pro Hall of Fame in 2001.


2/14/2007: More On Garnet in team NEWS<<

Casino Bowl 12

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2/01/2007: "Play, Coach or have fun in Vegas!<<

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12/01/2006: " All American Bowl - Metrodeme USA Bowl and NorStar Bowl Stats" in team NEWS<<




Saturday December 9th Games

College/Stripes 41 MFL/Stars 10

At 12:05 PM Mid-America Football League’s All American Bowl
The All American Bowl in its twelfth year is designed to bring together the best of the nations top Division II/III College All Star and the MFL top Free Agent Semi-pro Players.

Pioneers 21 Giants 7

At 3:05 PM the 3A/2A American Football Rules USA Bowl Championship game between the two local league Champions: the Midwest Pioneers, Champions of the MFL at (10-2) take on the GPFL Champion Rochester Giants (8-0) in a game for Minnesota Bragging Rights.

Lumberjacks 37 Raiders 10

At 6:05 PM the Twin Cities (Minneapolis) Lumberjacks (6-4) begin a new rivalry against and old MFL nemesis: the mighty Racine Raiders (12-3) in the NorStar Bowl.



All American Bowl Highlights



The All American Bowl in its twelfth year is designed to bring together the best of the nations top Division II/III College All Star and the MFL top Free Agent Semi-pro Players.





The All American Bowl is proud to announce that Bill Danenhauer, Head Coach from Dana College (Blair, Nebraska), and his coaching staff will be taking on the role of coaching the College Stripes all star team. Coach Danenhauer is in his fourth year as head coach of the Vikings. He began working at Dana College as offensive coordinator in 2001, and was promoted to assistant head coach in 2002. Coach Danenhauer also serves as athletic director of Dana College.

The former NFL and USFL player was an all-conference tackle at the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1980. Danenhauer played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Colts during his NFL career and for the Boston Breakers in the USFL. Danenhauer coached at the collegiate level at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., and St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn. Coaching Staff: Chad Baldwin, Allen Friesen, Anthony Kerr, Ross Jensen, Scott Guzinski, Rod Stuehm


On the Stars sideline, coaching the Mid-America League All Stars will be MFL 2006 Coach of the Year Nate Heiser; Paul Anderson, and Terry Fawcett.















Coach Heiser has head coached two consecutive MFL Championships teams: the Twin Cities Titans in 2005 and the Midwest Pioneers in 2006. As a player, Coach Heiser became one of the first division II All Conference selections for

Concordia University-St. Paul; he continued his career by playing in the MFL for the Minnesota Maulers. Soon after his playing career was complete he began coaching at the high school and semi-pro levels. This is Coach Hieser’s fourth year as an MFL football coach.

-Paul Anderson is in currently in his second year as head coach of the Winona/La Crosse Rough Riders.

-Terry Fawcett is completing his first year as head coach of the Superior Stampede and 12th year in the MFL.






To see the complete roster and more information go to


www.allamericanbowl.com or go to www.mid-americafootball.com and click NEWS, www.usabowl.tv



12/01/2006: " Complete College and Free Agent Roster" in team NEWS<<












The AFR Championship Series concludes with the National Championship Game at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami Florida January 13, 2007 with the USA BOWL when the MCFL Champion West Michigan Force (12-1) Eanked 2 will play the MDFL Prince William Monarchs (16-2)Ranked 3 for the American Football Rules National Championship. Also, in the DII USA Bowl the Detroit Seminoles 12-1-1 Ranked 7 will take on the DC Explosion 12-2 Ranked 9. For information go to
USABOWLTV



All American Bowl


The All-American Bowl was founded in 1996 to promote the sport of football, give players the opportunity to show their skills against the best at their level and allow professional and minor league scouts more access to top players in America. This year’s game will be between DII/DIII College and regional Free Agent All Stars













2006 MFL Coach of the Year! Pioneers Nate Heiser





2006 Player of the Year! Stampede Kevin Guillory

State Champion Dance Team

The Minnesota Adult State Champion Dance team will perform at half time at Saturday Mid-America Football League Championship.
Members are:Ascending Star Dance Team Picture for the Championship program.


3rd row from left to right: Trish, Jessica, Thera, Amanda, Natalie

2nd row: Stacy, Sara P, Michelle, Sharman, Sarah S, Andrea

1st Row: Amy, Rachel, Bailey, Sara W, Karen


Coach: Sara Willcutt

Captains: Amanda Buytaert and Karen Christine










2007 Coaching and Support Staff

10/29/2006: " TWIN CITIES LUMBERJACKS" in team NEWS<<








09/27/2006: " Thunderbirds vs Pioneers MFL Championship" in team NEWS<<





09/24/2006: " T-Birds vs Stampede" in team NEWS<<






08/14/2006: " Garrent Asmundson OL Stampede" in team NEWS<<





08/12/2006: " Stampede over Titans" in team NEWS<<




07/19/2006: " Complete story" in team NEWS<<

Rough Riders pull out OT win in front of NFL coach

Rough Riders pull out OT win in front of NFL coach




Article written by Commissioner on 08.10.07 @ 10:41 PM CST

Raiders'offense sacked by Pioneers

Raiders'offense sacked by Pioneers
By Peter Jackel
Journal Times



It was just one of those flukish things for the Racine Raiders, something coach Jordan Kopac doesn’t care to ever see again.
With quarterbacks Dan Novotny and Gordy Bittner not able to make the trip because of previous commitments, the Raiders lost to Midwest (Minn.) Pioneers 21-10 Saturday night at Arden Hills, Minn. The Raiders (2-2) took a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, but slowly allowed this North American Football League game to slip away.
The Pioneers (1-1) defeated Racine for the first time after losing three previous matchups.
With no experienced quarterback available, Kopac was forced to rely on Brett Statema, who played for the Racine Horsemen last season. Lacking the experience and height of the 6-foot-4 Novotny, the 6-0 Statema struggled, completing seven of 16 passes for 42 yards, with no touchdowns and two interceptions. He also was sacked four times by a Pioneers defense that blitzed often.
Bryan Jennings Jr. gave the Raiders a decent ground game with 57 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, but he was about the extent of the offense. No other Raiders running back had any positive rushing yards. The Raiders had just 33 yards in the first half and 105 in the game — 147 less than the Pioneers.
"This was really my first experience playing like a one-armed paper hanger," said Kopac, who had wide receiver Sam D’Alie as an emergency backup to Statema. "We only could run. I never had that experience before and I certainly don’t want to have it again.
"When we get Dan back, we’re going to get back on track. We’re not disappointed at all. We’re only disappointed that we lost. We’re not disappointed in the performance of our players. We’re just looking forward to getting our quarterback back."
Joel DaPra gave the Raiders an early 3-0 lead and Jennings made it 10-0 with a 5-yard touchdown run. But then the Pioneers took control on their home field behind wide receiver Joseph Mapson, who caught eight passes for 116 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown reception.
Linebacker Jamie Isome led the Raiders defensively with five solo tackles, four assists, a half sack and 5 1/2 hurries. Linebacker Brian Sylvas added four solos and three assists.



Article written by Commissioner on 07.25.07 @ 01:53 PM CST

Former Cornhusker & NFL Star coming Home to Superior!

Former Superior Senior High School and Nebraska Cornhusker star, QB Bruce Mathison, will be coming home for his 3oth reunion. In conjunction with this, Mathison will run a Passing Camp for Superior Senior High School players, along with Head Coach Bob Demeyer. Mathison then will provide the ceremonial coin flip for the Superior Stampede versus Iowa Threshers football game and speak to the Stampede prior to kickoff. Mathison was a 10th round (#272) draft choice of the San Diego Chargers. He also played for the Buffalo Bills and the Seattle Seahawks. The day has been proclaimed "Superior Stampede Football Day" by Superior Mayor David Ross.

Article written by Superior Stampede on 06.27.07 @ 03:23 PM CST

RoughRiders kick off season tonight against Milwaukee

Published - Saturday, June 16, 2007



RoughRiders kick off season tonight against Milwaukee


By Rick Solem | Winona Daily News


Every year it’s the same thing with the Winona/La Crosse RoughRiders semiprofessional football team.



The defense always will be good. The offense always will have some question marks.



A new quarterback, new running backs and a new cast of receivers make up the backfield and edges for the RoughRiders.


Article written by Commissioner on 06.16.07 @ 10:33 PM CST

Rough Riders first game Saturday

Rough Riders first game Saturday (06/13/2007)
By Sarah Elmquist

It’s the thrill of helmets clashing, shoulders barreling forward, trusting your man is going to be waiting at the 30-yard line, picking up at the end of your throw.
It’s camaraderie, companionship, nitty-gritty hard work.
It’s football.
The Rough Riders Winona/La Crosse team is heading into its fifth season, showing the community that they’re here to stay, pushing up the ranks of the semipro Mid America Football League.
And maintaining a semipro team for the long-term can be tough, said head coach Paul Anderson. Balancing sponsors, a commitment from the community, and players who come from all walks of life is often what puts minor league teams to bed. But as the Riders head into their fifth year, they’re showing they’ve got one thing in common that can keep them going against the odds: they love the game.
“It’s like a melting pot,” said Anderson of his players. Some are former college players, some only played in high school. Some have graduated and are working in the community, some are raising families. A handful aspire to head to a higher league in the future, and they all range in age from 19 to the late 30s.


Article written by Commissioner on 06.16.07 @ 10:26 PM CST

Guillory Named MLFN Player of the Week!

Even a lightning-shortened game couldn't stop Stampede RB Kevin Guillory from picking up where he left off in 2006. The 1st team All-American and 2006 Mid-America Football League Player of the Year was named Player of the Week at running back for the Central Region by Minor League Football News, as announced this morning. Guillory, of Iota, Louisiana rushed 8 times for 62 yards & 2 TD's and also caught one pass for 14 yards and another score, all in the first half of the Stampede's 21-7 victory over the Chippewa Valley Predators in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on June 2nd.

Article written by Superior Stampede on 06.08.07 @ 10:06 AM CST

Pioneers 2007 Update

If you follow minor league football and the Mid-America Football League, you probably already know that the Midwest Pioneers have a new owner. The new ownership group is Sport and Spine, LLC.

But you probably didn't know that the man behind the group is none other than Eric Wessels. The former all-star running back for the Minnesota Maulers, Twin Cities Titans and Central Minnesota Thunderbirds -- as well as reality television star of Average Joe and other concepts -- has taken over the reins of one of minor league football's most consistently successful franchises.

In a sport where most new teams are formed and fizzle within just a couple of seasons, the Pioneers -- under their fourth ownership group -- have now been around since 2002. The Pioneers have won three of the past four league championships -- including the 2006 title -- and played for a national championship in 2003 against the Brooklyn Mariners.

Wessels' involvement, and his extensive experience in the ins and outs of semi-pro football, will help the Pioneers continue their winning ways into the future.

Wessels bought the team from Scott Ramsdell, Tony Aitkin, Matt Troyer and Dan Mitchell and hopes to build on the terrific organizational and competitive foundation the previous owners established. Some exciting changes include:

* A $100 player fee. Unlike other minor league teams that charge players much more, in fees or sponsorships, to play, the Pioneers are asking for one of the lowest player fees in football. Returning players who still have their jersey will pay only $100 in 2007. New players will pay $100 plus a jersey fee.

* Affordable tickets. Bucking the trend to pass higher costs onto the fans, the Pioneers plan to charge only $5 for adults per game. In addition, a six-game season ticket will cost only $25, Wessels announced this week. This has an upside for players as well; players who sell four $25 season tickets in advance to friends, family and fans will not have to pay a player fee.

* Web site updates. Expect more photos and more Pioneers news, with more in-depth player biographies and fun features about the Pioneers history and season to come.

* A return of the golden voice. Yes, folks, talented PA guy Brian Schulz has rejoined the Pioneers for 2007, as both general manager and game announcer. Long considered the best in local minor league football, Schulz is once again part of the Pioneers family.

* Even more exciting changes to the Pioneers' game schedule and home game environment are in the works. So stay tuned.

The Midwest Pioneers are now holding regular practices every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to around 8 p.m. The practices are held at Northwestern Health and Sciences University located at 2501 W. 84th Street, Bloomington Mn. 55431. Here is a link to a map of the field http://www.nwhealth.edu/aboutnw/direct.html#
Any questions? Please call Coach Nate Heiser at 612-481-6577. Feel free to visit the team website located at www.midwestpioneers.com for team news and regular updates.

Article written by Commissioner on 06.01.07 @ 08:19 PM CST

Frye Retires!

Superior Stampede TE/OL Shaun Frye has retired from minor league football following three seasons of play. Frye was one of two original remaining players (Marty Schubitzke) that have played in all of the games since the inception of minor league football to the Twin Ports in 2004. The 6-4 285 pound Proctor native started 33 of 34 games and played in all 34. He was named to the 2006 All-American Bowl in the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Good luck in your professional endeavors.

Article written by Superior Stampede on 05.22.07 @ 08:55 AM CST

Packer Press Release

Article written by Commissioner on 04.05.07 @ 12:30 PM CST

AAB

Practice will be Thursday Dec 7, 5 PM Minnetonka High Sportsdome; Friday Dec. 8, 12:00 PM Minnetonka High Sportsdome, and Metodome 4:00 PM


Media credentials calls 952-829-7999. Host Hotel: Marriot Minneapolis West


To see the complete roster and more information go to www.allamericanbowl.com or go to www.mid-americafootball.com and click NEWS, www.usabowl.tv











ESPN Magazine Academic All-District IV
QB Jason Vrable leads the College All-Stars in All American Bowl

Marietta's Jason Vrable (South Park, Pa.) closed out his career by moving into sixth place on the OAC's single-season passing attempts list (375) and ninth on its single-season passing yards list (2,845). Vrable, the single-season and career record holder in every Pioneer passing category, finished the year by completing 12-of-33 passes and throwing for 173 yards. He had one touchdown and a pair of interceptions. For the season, Vrable went 202-of-375 (.539) and threw for 2,845 yards with 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. In his career, he completed 495-of-902 passes for 6,102 yards and 41 touchdowns.


The offensive captain lead the Ohio Athletic Conference in passing yards (fourth in the nation) and total offense. He has completed 190-of-342 passes and thrown for 2,672 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2006 and is 483-of-869 with 5,929 yards passing and 40 TD passes in his career.
Off the field, he maintains a solid grade point average as an athletic training major. Vrable, a 2005 Academic All-OAC honorable mention award winner, is also an active member of the Marietta College Student Athletic Trainers Organization.







Joe Danielson, UW-Platteville, Senior, Wide Receiver, 6-6, 215, Oregon, Ill. caught 54 passes for 969 yards and 7 touchdowns. His 969 yards led the league and were the third most in Pioneer history. He also ranked second in receptions per game with 5.4.


Ricky Lebeda-Dana College Kicker- All Conf. 1st team
Most points in a game 18, FG made in a game (4) , Longest FG (57)
Most points career (240), Most PATs career (93), Most FGs Career (43)


Austin Janssen - LB
Northwestern College (IA)
3 time All-American, Great Plains Athletic Conference Player of the Year 2006,
2006- Led team Tackles (70), 12 TFL, 4.5 Sacks, 6 blocked kicks, 6 Int, 3 FRs, 3 TDs,


GLFC Defensive Player of the Year Ethan Tyler LB St Joseph College;
Tyler concluded his collegiate career with 81 tackles on the season, including 12 for losses and three sacks for a total of 29 yards in losses.
He had two interceptions and one fumble recovery.


Javon Bell- Dana College WR- All Conf. 1st team
Record for Longest pass reception, 98yds
2nd All-time Receiving Yds (2314), 3rd All-time TD receptions (20), 1st All-Time receptions (186)





On the MFL Stars Teams the players include:





Running Back Alby Coombs Kenyon College, Five all time Records: rushing 4,350 yards, att. 893, TD's 46, Points scored 278.







Quarterback Keldric Stokes of the Chippewa Valley Predators; 2004 All DAC 10 1st team All American national number 3 passer.
2005 WIAC Newcomer of the Year; Collegiate Starter (2 at Huron University 1 at Wisconsin Stout. 2004 NAIA All American, 2002 Southwest Michigan Athlete of the year. Benton Harbor High School (MI) All Time Leading Passer


Offensive Linemen Korey Jazdzewski: 4 YEAR STARTER AT UMD. ALL CONFERENCE DT AT UMD. ONE YEAR OF PRO. WORLD LEAGUE.


Kicker Spasimir Bodurski WIAC ALL-CONFERENCE 2006, UWRF 2004 Special Teams player of the year, WIAC player of the week 3 times once in 2004, 2005 and 2006, Most FG's in UWRF history 22, UWRF 2 longest fgs in the history 47;45, One career game winning fg


Offensive Linemen Don Gambrel Freshmen of the Year, Mid-States All League , 2005 Minor league Football News All American





Article written by Commissioner on 02.16.07 @ 02:17 PM CST

Thunderbird D with Another Shutout

Thunderbird D with Another Shutout

T-Birds vs Stampede: Recap
Heather Reinhart
2006-09-24
The Central Minnesota Thunderbirds got the win they needed on Saturday when the T-Birds topped the visiting Superior Stampede 30-0.
It was the fifth shutout of the season for the Thunderbirds, who improved to 7-1 with the win.But the victory did not come as easily as the score would indicate.
The Thunderbirds went four-and-out on their first possession and handed the ball to the Stampede, who marched down the field and threatened to score. The Thunderbirds defense regained control just in time, and kept Superior out of the end zone.
"We were adjusting and we were tweaking things and we finally figured out what we had to do to stop them," Coach Chad Baldwin said.

Article written by Commissioner on 02.16.07 @ 02:13 PM CST

Stampede vs Thunderbirds

Stampede vs Thunderbirds

The #3 Superior Stampede(7-3) travel to Collegeville, Minnesota on Saturday (11:00) morning to square off against the #2 Central Minnesota Thunderbirds (6-1) at St. Johns University in the Mid-America Football League semi-finals. The T-Birds are led by former MFL Players of the Year, DT Ray Reinhart (Valley City State University), QB Chris Esterley (St. Thomas), and RB Eric Tarasewicz (University South Dakota). The Stampede are coming off of a 26-11 victory over the Cedar Valley Vikings, in which they rushed for 246 yards (Joe Dupree 151 1 TD).
Stampede QB Michael Spriggs is 5-1 as a starter. Spriggs will be flown to Grand Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday for a workout with the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League.









Tuesday, August 27

Lumberjacks Knock Off Stampede

Kevin Erickson Jacks Scoring the first points of the game.

Lumberjacks win 29- 28 over the Stampede at Southwest Stadium. Jacks Quarterback Ben Jass is player of the week.
For more on this story stop back tonight.




Garrent Asmundson OL Stampede


Tuesday, August 22

Pioneers Knock Off Rough Riders

The Rough Rides losing streak reached three games as they fell to the Midwest Pioneers 31-19. David Dechant returned from a two-week leave and got the offense going again with two touchdown passes. Jed Neal and Carlos Clayburn were on the receiving end of the touchdown passes while Keontay Jackson also scored on a one yard touchdown run. Deejay Spencer set up the touchdown with a 69 yard punt return down to the Pioneers one yard line.

The Rough Riders fall to 4-4 overall and 3-4 in the MFL. Winona/La Crosse will be on the road again this week as they travel to the Twins Cities Titans.

Defense Solid in Win

Written By: Heather Reinhart
2006-08-14
The Central Minnesota Thunderbirds won their fourth game in a row Saturday when they topped the Winona/La Crosse Roughriders 28-0.
The victory was the team's third shutout of the season and left the T-Birds with a 4-1 record in the Mid-America Football League.
"We just settled down and when we settled down, we came out with a goose egg," said defensive back Ramon Burroughs.


Article written by Commissioner on 02.16.07 @ 02:12 PM CST

Stampede over Titans

Stampede over Titans

The Superior Stampede (5-2)(5-1) trampled the defending Mid-America Football League champion Twin Cities Titans, 58-8 Saturday at Ole Haugsrud Memorial Stadium, moving one step closer to a #1 seed in the forthcoming MFL playoffs. The offense was led by RB Kevin Guillory (14 carries 117 yards, 3 TD's), FB Joe Dupree (10 carries 43 yards 3 TD's), & QB Michael Spriggs
(7/14 151 yards 1 TD 1 INT). WR Jared Murray led the receivers with 3 catches for 69 yards. Defensively, the Stampede sacked the Titans QB six times, forced 4 INT's, forced two fumbles, & scored their 5th defensive TD of the season. DB Courtney Walters led the charge with 5 tackles, 2 INT's, and 1 TD. Other standout defensive players included DE Dan Turcotte, Jr. (3 tackles, 1 sack, & 3 pass deflections), LB James Olson (9 tackles 1 sack), & LB Nathaniel Coward (6 tackles 1 sack 1 forced fumble). The Stampede travel to Des Moines, Iowa to take on the Iowa Threshers on 8/19.

Article written by Commissioner on 02.16.07 @ 02:11 PM CST

2006

Stampede move into first place

BY ANDY GREDER

NEWS dULUTH TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER


Justin Hayworth/News Tribune
Superior’s Kevin Guillory breaks away from the Midwest Pioneers defense on a run in the second half Saturday in Superior. The Stampede won 24-10.
More photosAfter two early season losses, the Superior Stampede were 2-2 and looking like a nomadic herd.

Wins in consecutive weeks, including Saturday's 24-10 win over the Midwest Pioneers at Ole Haugsrud Field in Superior, has the Stampede leading the Mid-America Football League pack.

The Pioneers of Mounds View, Minn., were 4-0 in league play entering Saturday's game with the Stampede at 3-1.

"This is a big win," said quarterback Michael Spriggs, who had 78 total yards and a touchdown. "This win puts us in the driver's seat."

The Stampede (4-2) took a 7-0 lead with a 10-play, 67-yard opening drive capped by Spriggs' 9-yard touchdown run.

"Last week, we were stale and an early drive like that was a good statement," Spriggs said.

Joe Johnson returned the ensuing kickoff 57 yards to the Stampede 3. After a goal-line stand,
07/19/2006: " Complete story" in team NEWS<<

August 5 Games

August 05


Winona/Lacrosse RoughRiders 2, Minnesota Valley Warriors 0

Superior Stampede 24 Midwest Pioneers 10



Central Minnesota Thunderbirds 27 Minnesota Maulers 0


Twin Cities Titans 20 Iowa Threshers 14

Player and Coach of the Week

Week 4 Jeremiah Duvall DB (Thunderbirds) Bill Hunstock (Maulers)

Week 5 Kevin Guillory (Stampede) Terry Fawcett (Stampede)




Article written by Commissioner on 02.16.07 @ 02:10 PM CST

Pst History

More Information

Las Vegas All American Bowl
Final West 15 East 15

Final Poll: Who is the off-season pick to win the 2006 MFL CHAMPIONSHIP?

347 votes

1-Superior Stampede-21.0 %-73 votes

2-Winona/LaCrosse Rough Riders-15.2 %-53 votes

3- Central Minnesota Thunderbirds -12.6 %-44 votes

4- Midwest Pioneers-11.2 %-39 votes

5- Twin Cities Titans-10.0 %-35 votes

6- Minneapolis Lumberjacks-9.7 %-34 votes

7- Cedar Valley Vikings-5.7 %-20 votes

8- Iowa Threshers-5.1 %-18 votes

9- Minnesota Maulers-5.1 %-18 votes

10- Minnesota Valley Warriors-3.7 %-13 votes






Article written by Commissioner on 02.16.07 @ 02:09 PM CST

2007 Midwest Pioneers Combine

I would like to cordially invite you to the 2007 Midwest Pioneers Combine. Our quest for a fourth MFL Championship begins now.

The Midwest Pioneers will be holding the 2007 Player Combine on Saturday February 17th. The Combine will begin promptly at 4:00pm and end at 6:00pm. The Combine will take place at Bethel College inside the Sport and Recreation Center (SRC). All current or interested players are strongly encouraged to attend. There will be a non-refundable $5.00 fee (Cash Only) to be paid upon entry by all participants. Participating in the 2007 Midwest Pioneers Combine does not guarantee a roster spot with the 2007 Midwest Pioneers.

A 2007 Letter of Intent (LOI) must be completed to participate in the Combine. The LOI will be held for 10 days. If the player contacts Pioneer personnel and makes a formal request to be released, the player will be released of the LOI. After 10 days, the LOI will be enforced. The Combine will be a “pro-style combine” with several individual graded stations along with position specific stations.

The surface of the SRC is a poured, "court type" coating. No cleats will be allowed, running, basketball or cross training shoes are recommended.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 612-741-0431, via e-mail at scott@midwestpioneers.com or visit the Pioneers website at www.midwestpioneers.com .

Please visit http://www.bethel.edu/graphics/maps/Bethelmaps.pdf for a detailed map of Bethel College.

See you on the 17th!

Scott Ramsdell
Owner, Midwest Pioneers.


Article written by Commissioner on 02.16.07 @ 01:14 PM CST

Garnet Asmundson to be inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame

Garnet Asmundson Minor League Football Hall of Fame

Garnet played Pop Warner football and high school football in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from 1981-1988. In 1987-1988, Asmundson also played Junior's for the Winnipeg Hawkeyes and the Winnipeg Rods. In 1988 he played one year of American junior college football at UM-Crookston, before playing his last three years (1989-1991) for Mayville State (ND) University. While at MSU Asmundson became a two-time honorable mention all-conference offensive lineman, a team captain, a three-time letter winner, and conference champion. He was inducted into the Mayville State Athletic Hall of Fame in
2002 for his contributions to MSU Athletics.
Asmundson went on to play 15 seasons of both semi-professional football and professional football in the Great Plains Football League (2004: Duluth-Superior Shoremen), Mid-America Football League (1995-2006: Dakota Ruffians, Mpls Lumberjacks, St. Paul Pigs, Mississippi Rivermen, Duluth-Superior Shoremen, and the Superior Stampede), the Professional Indoor Football League (1998: Minnesota Monsters), the Indoor Football League (1999-2000: Duluth Lumberjacks & the LaCrosse River Rats), and the National Indoor Football League (2002-2003: LaCrosse Night Train).
Asmundson's achievements include: nine-time MFL All-Star, team offensive MVP: (1995 Dakota Ruffians), 4-time team captain, 2-MFL Championships (1997 & 1999), one positional MVP (1996: Ruffians), 3-time All-American (2004: NFE 3rd team; 2005-2006 MLFN 2nd team). Asmundson was also nominated to the Minnesota Semi-Pro Hall of Fame in 2001.
Asmundson is the married father of two boys, and is the Head Women's Hockey coach at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Asmundson was one of only two remaining original players still playing in the MFL. He is truly deserving of this fine honor.

Article written by Commissioner on 02.14.07 @ 10:14 AM CST

Stampede & IFAN Partner in 2007!

The Superior Stampede & IFAN have partnered for the 2007 season to bring fans live webcasts of Stampede football games. Now, any fans of teams playing the stampede can log onto www.ifan.tv to catch all the exciting MFL action!

Article written by Superior Stampede on 02.08.07 @ 02:20 PM CST

2006 NorStar Bowl Metrodome Lumberjacks vs Raiders

2006 NorStar Bowl Metrodome Lumberjacks vs Raiders


Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Racine 3 6 0 6 15
Lumberjacks 7 10 13 7 37

1st Quarter
Rac.#6 Joel DaPra 45 Yd FG
TCL #88 Rashem Sharpe 73 Yd TD Pass from #10 Hastings
2nd Quarter
Rac. #8 Archibald 19 Yd TD Pass from #15 Novotny
TCL #33 Mahmoud 41 Yd TD Pass from #10 Hastings
TCL #14 Schneweis 42 Yd FG
3rd Quarter
TCL #20 Buckner 50 Yd TD Fumble Rec.
TCL #84 Reed- 46 Yd TD Pass from #5 Staple
4th Quarter
Rac. #39 Washington 4 Yd TD Run
TCL #88 Rashem Sharpe 46 Yd TD Pass from #16 Ciochetto


Twin Cities Lumberjacks Statistics
Player Tackles Asst. Tack.TFL/YdsSacks/ydsPBU INT/Yds Fumb Csd FR/Yds
10 Hastings 2
2 Bailey 3 1 1
20 Buckner 4 1 / -4 1 / 50 yds
21 Wilson 2
25 Smith 2 1 / 0 yds
26 Alston 1 1 / 12 yds
27 Kimbrough 1
3 Vanderlinden 3 1
30 Richmond 1 1 2.5 / -39 1
31 Husby 1
32 Karas 1
33 Mahmoud 2 1
38 Walker 2 3 .5 / -3
41 Cipala 5 1 3 / -9
42 Johnson 2 1
46 Dupree 3 1 2 / -5
47 Peterson 3
52 Masis 1
53 Robinson 1 .5 / -3
55 Dupree 5 1 2 /- 5
56 Foster 1
72 Egbers 1 / 10 yds
80 Price 1
84 Reed 1
99 Seveland 3 1 / -5 1 / 0 yds



Rushing Rush Att Rush Ydg Longest Average TD
34 Bean III 4 24 27 6
4 Ashby-Phan 7 -4 2 -0.5
55 Dupree 1 1 1 1
6 Blocker 1 -7 -7 -7
72 Egbers 1 (FR) -8 -8 -8



Receiving Catches Ydg longest Average TD Fumble
82 Jackson 2 47 36 23.5
88 Sharpe 3 146 73 48.6 2
4 Ashby-Phan 1 0
33 Mahmoud 1 41 41 41 1
84 Reed 2 84 46 42 1
18 Schroeder 1 3 3 3
34 Bean III 1 13


Passing Att Comp Yds Longest TD INT
10 Hastings 18 7 199 73 2 1
5 Staple 3 1 46 46 1 1
16 Ciochetto 13 4 89 46 1


Punting Kicks Ydg return Net Average I-20 50+ TB
31 Husby 7 215 30.7 1


Kicking Att Ydg Avg Long TB I-20
7 364 52 60


FG/PAT FG FG Att Long PAT PAT Att
1 1 42 4 5

Returns Att Ydg Avg Long
2 Bailey 1 19 19 19
33 Mahmoud 3 49 16.3 25
25 Smith 1 5 5 5
88 Sharpe 1 22 22 22
9 Stein 1 0 0 0



Racine Raiders Statistics
Player TacklesAsst. Tack. TFL/Yds Sacks/ydsPBU INT/Yds Fumb Csd FR/Yds
50 Cichon 2 1
21 Van Kammen 2
94 Svendsen 2 1 2.5 / -12
52 Harris 2 1 / -10
47 Peterson 1 1 1.5 / -13
24 Barnes 1 1 / 0 yds
25 Martin 1
44 Isome 2 2 2 / -10 1 / -5
43 Bunch 1
55 Kennedy 1 1
29 Feest 1 1 / 10 yds


Article written by Commissioner on 12.30.06 @ 11:26 PM CST

2006 USA Bowl Pioneers vs Giants Metrodome Stats

2006 USA Bowl Pioneers vs Giants Metrodome Stats


Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Pioneers 0 0 7 14 21
Giants 0 0 7 0 7

Pioneers- 82- 71 yd pass from Harrington, Dierkhising PAT
Giants- Lange- 10yd run, Holter PAT
Pioneers- Holmes- 3yd run, Dierkhising PAT
Pioneers- Hildebrant- 64yd run, Dierkhising PAT

Pioneers
Offensive Stats
Rushing Att Yds long Avg TDs
24- Allen 1 -4 -4 -4 0
34- Holmes 19 74 15 3.9 1
4- Hildebrant 9 78 64 8.7 1
12-Harrington 4 40 14 10 0
Totals 33 188 64 5.7 2

Passing Comp Att Yds long TDs Ints
12-Harrington 9 19 165 71 1 0

Receiving Catches Yds Long Avg TD
82- 4 114 71 28.5 1
1- Washington 2 24 14 12 0
83- Salter 1 15 15 15 0
81- Hill 1 12 12 12 0
Totals 8 165 71 20.6 1

Kick-offs Att Ydg avg long
85-Dierkhising 4 250 62.5 67

Punting Att Ydg Avg Long
85-Dierkhising 4 109 27.8 33

FG Made Att Long Missed
85-Dierkhising 0 2 n/a 44,36

PAT Made Att
85-Dierkhising 3 3

Returns Att Ydg Long Avg TD
82 1 -1 -1 -1 0
4- Hildebrant 2 41 29 20.5 0
27-Mitchell 1 0 0 0 0
Pioneers

Defensive Stats

Name Tackle AT TFL/Ydg Sk/Yd PBU Int/Ydg FC FR/Ydg
Mansur 3
Lyons 1
Nelson 1 1 .5/-5
Berg 1 2 1/-1 1
B. Campell 3 2 2 1/0
Paek 2 6
Pawlenty 1 2 .5/-6 1/0
Trueblood 2 1
Mitchell 1 1 1/0
Aitkin 1 2 1/-6,.5/-5 1
Ramsdell 1 4 1/0
Patchin 1
Almeda 1 1 1/-4 .5/-6
Warden 3
Troyer 1 2 1/26
S. Campell 1
Armstrong 2 2
Hooks 1
Allen 1
1


Giants
Offensive Stats

Rushing Att Yds long Avg/ TDs
20- Hageman 6 20 9 3.3 0
4- Lange 14 81 13 5.6 1
13- Hauser 1 10 10 10 0
36- 1 8 8 8 0
81- Winters 1 3 3 3 0
2- Allen 1 9 9 9 0
Totals 24 131 13 5.5 1

Passing Comp Att Yds long TDs Ints
13-Hauser 3 6 62 35 0 2
2- Allen 5 15 93 35 0 2
Totals 8 21 155 35 0 4

Receiving Catches Yds Long Avg TD
18- Woods 4 83 35 20.8 0
11- Basbastro 1 12 12 12 0
4- Lange 2 51 35 25.5 0
88- Tolbers 1 9 9 9 0
Totals 8 155 35 19.4 0

Kick-offs Att Ydg avg long
7-Holter 2 109 54.5 56

Punting Att Ydg Avg Long
16- Benike 2 62 31 34

FG Made Att Long Missed
7- Holter 0 0 n/a 0

PAT Made Att
7- Holter 1 1

Returns Att Ydg Long Avg TD
20-Hageman 1 23 23 23 0
31-Thome 2 8 8 4 0
18- Woods 4 70 27 17.5 0

Giants

Defensive Stats

Name Tack AT TFL/Ydg Sk/Yd PBU Int/Ydg FC FR/Ydg
Miller 2 .5/-4,.5/-4
Ihrke 3 5 .5/-4,.5/-3 1
Thome 4 6 .5/-1 1
Im 2 2 1
Ties 2 6 .5/-3,.5/-3
Stampley 3 .5/-3
Boone 2
Hernandez 1
Williams 1 1
Henslin 3 3 .5/-4,.5/-1,1/-1
General 1 5 .5/-1
Odim 1 1 1/-4 1/0
1 1 .5/-1
Gernetz 2 4 1/-12
Gomez 1
Hageman 1
Telecky 1
Woods 1
Payton 1


Article written by Commissioner on 12.30.06 @ 11:14 PM CST

2006 All American Bowl Stats Metrodome Game

2006 All American Bowl Stats Metrodome Game

Final Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Stripes 14 17 0 10 41
Stars 0 7 0 3 10


Scoring Summary
First Quarter Stars Stripes
16 Vrable 27 yard TD pass to 18 0 7
Schroeder (Rick Lebeda Kick)
16 Vrable 65 yard TD pass to 18 0 14
Schroeder (Rick Lebeda Kick)
Second Quarter Stars Stripes
11 Esterley 36 yard TD pass to 7 14
21 Watts (Bodurski Kick)
5 Staple 38 yard TD pass to 14 7 21
Curry (Rick Lebeda Kick)
5 Staple 39 yard TD pass to 14 7 28
Curry (Rick Lebeda Kick)
15 Rick Lebeda 32 yard FG 7 31

Third Quarter Stars Stripes 7 31

Fourth Quarter Stars Stripes
15 Rick Lebeda 38 yard FG 7 34
6 Spasimir Bodurski 42 yard FG 10 34
28 Grames 7 yard TD run 10 41
(Rick Lebeda Kick)


# Player Tackles Asst. Tack.TFL/YdsSacks/yds PBU INT/Yds Fumb Csd
21 Spencer 1 1
7 Ambion 4
29 Bushman 3 1
18 Winkelhorst 1 4
43 Turcotte Jr. 4
92 Reinhart 2 3 1 / -2 yds
34 Dzuck 1 2 1
52 Tyler 1 3 1 / 0 yds
50 Riley 1 3
54 Labossiere 1 4
42 Mack 2
18 Washington 3 1 / -20 yds 1 / 0 yds
21 Harrison 2 6 1 / -20 yds
4 Jeppesen 2 1
3 Moore 2
24 Davison 1
11 Hamilton 1 4
2 Lee 1 1
8 Echlberry 1 3
99 Bruns 5
9 Marshall 2 1 / -20yds
22 Lawrence 1 2
8 Christiansen 1 2
55 Flaten 1 1
16 Myers 3
5 Blanks 1
24 Sowle 1 1
52 Colon 4 1 / -1 yds
56 Horton 1 3 1 / -2 yds
98 Williams 2 2 / -10yds
95 Gothman 2 1 1 / -1 yds
13 Burton 1
90 Adams 1 / -8 yds
30 Ford 1 2
31 Doyle 1 1 1
85 Pettis 1
20 Janssen 2 2 1 / 7 yds
17 Rasheed 2
3 Rumph 1
5 Hernandez 1
6 Miller 1
23 Holte 7 1
80 Holte 4


# Rushing Rush Att Rush Ydg Longest Average TD
9 Siestra 9 49 19 5.4 0
28 Grames 3 36 18 12 1
5 Hernandez 7 30 8 4.3 0
11 Stokes 2 27 15 13.5 0
3 Moore 4 23 15 5.8 0
1 Jackson 4 22 13 5.5 0
42 Coombs 5 12 5 2.4 0
45 Schmaltz 2 9 7 4.5 0
21 Watts 1 0 0 0 0
5 Staple 1 0 0 0 0
13 Burton 2 -3 -1 -1.5 0
21 Spencer 3 -16 3 -5.3 0


# Receiving Catches Ydg longest Average TD Fumble
18 Schroeder 3 94 65 31.3 2 0
21 Watts 5 90 36 18 1 0
14 Curry 2 77 39 38.5 2 0
2 Bell 5 40 13 8 0 1
3 Woelfel 2 35 23 17.5 0 0
80 Holloway 1 19 19 19 0 0
87 Robinson 1 17 17 17 0 0
45 Schmaltz 1 16 16 16 0 0
85 Pettis 1 11 11 11 0 0
5 Hernandez 2 10 12 5 0 0
11 Stokes 1 5 5 5 0 0
1 Nelson 2 5 4 2.5 0 0



# Passing Att Comp Yds Longest TD INT
16 Vrable 10 7 140 65 2 0
11 Esterley 15 8 129 36 1 2
5 Staple 14 6 123 39 2 0
11 Stokes 8 5 27 12 0 0
1 Nelson 1 1 5 5 0 0




# Punting Kicks Ydg return Net Average I-20 50+
44 Ver Meer 2 82 31 51 41 0 0


# Kick-offs Kicks Ydg Return Net Average
6 Bodurski 3 137 81 56 45.7
15 Lebeda 8 480 95 385 60


# Punt returns Att Ydg Longest Average TD
18 Schroeder 2 31 26 15.5 0
18 Washington 1 42 42 42 0


# Kick-off returns Att Ydg Longest Average TD
18 Schroeder 2 61 31 30.5 0
8 Christiansen 1 20 20 20 0
21 Watts 3 21 17 7 0
85 Pettis 3 34 15 11.3 0
5 Blanks 1 19 19 19 0



Penalties # Yards
Stars 9 60
Stripes 11 79


Article written by Commissioner on 12.30.06 @ 11:06 PM CST

Stampede Land Five All-Americans!!!

The 1st year Superior Stampede landed five 2006 Minor League Football News Central Region All-American selections, as announced by MLFN. They are:

RB Kevin Guillory (UMD) 2006 MFL Player of the Year-1st team
DE Dan Turcotte, Jr. (Vermilion Community College)-1st team
OL Garnet Asmundson (Mayville State University)-2nd team
LB Nick Farrell (UMD)-2nd team
CB Courtney Walters (Friends University)-2nd team

**Farrell & Asmundson were named for the second consecutive season
**Turcotte will play for UW-Stevens Point in 2007 & Asmundson has retired after 12 seasons.

***nine MFL players were named to the first team***


Article written by Superior Stampede on 12.26.06 @ 09:48 AM CST