2011 Media Guide - Midwest Rampage

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2011 Season souvenir Program
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Quick Facts
TEAM INFORMATION
Location: Webster City, IA 50595
Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................... 3
Founded: 2009
About the Midwest Rampage ........................................ 5
Owned by: Midwest Rampage, LLC
2010 Game-by-Game Recap.......................................... 6
Nickname: Rampage
Mascot: Rhinoceros
New Goals Posts..........................................................
7
Colors: Black, Orange, Silver
Rampage Numbers, Facts, and Data............................... 8
Head Coach: Chris Hansen (Loras)
The Midwest Football Alliance.....................................
Assistant Coaches: Marty Hart, Bill Smith,
Chris Wood
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2011 Team Photo ......................................................... 11
Athletic Trainers: Dr. James Kumm, D.C., CCSP,
2011 Roster.................................................................
and Dan Willard
2011 Coaching Staff..................................................... 15
Team Physician: Darin Eklund, PA-C
13
Team President/CEO: John W. Elkin
2011 Athletic Training Staff.......................................... 16
Team Vice President/GM: Darin Eklund
2011 Game Day Staff................................................... 17
Board of Directors: Jared Bell, Chris McNiel,
Brian Miller, Andy Sowle
Team Website: midwestrampage.com
All-Americans................................................................ 18
Annual Minor League Football Awards.......................... 19
World Football League Honors...................................... 21
STADIUM INFORMATION
Stadium: Stampede Stadium
North American Football League Honors....................... 21
Surface: Grass
Veterans / Bios.............................................................. 23-32
Scoreboard: Daktronics SO-2198 LED
Capacity: 600
Rookies / Bios............................................................... 33-35
Team Records..............................................................
LEAGUE INFORMATION
Affiliation: Midwest Football Alliance
Commissioner: Roscoe Lewis
League Website: midwestfootballalliance.com
© 2011 Midwest Rampage, LLC
© The Ragnarökr Foundation
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Offensive Records ......................................................... 39
Defensive Records........................................................
41
2011 Season Ticket Holders.......................................... 42
CREDITS:
The 2011 Midwest Rampage Game Program was designed by John W. Elkin and would not be
possible without the support of all Rampage fans, players, patrons, and sponsors!
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SPONSORS
About the Midwest Rampage
The Midwest Rampage is a second-year Minor League football squad based out of
Webster City, Iowa. The Rampage came about because a core group of veteran semipro players from Webster City decided their own town would be the perfect place to
call home.
In January of 2010, the team held three different sets of tryouts which totaled 64
total players from 31 different towns. After all was said and done, 45 players representing 21 different Iowa cities made the roster; 23 players hailed from Webster City
and surrounding communities such as Kamrar, Williams, Eagle Grove, and Stanhope
while other players traveled from towns such as Manson, Humboldt, Fort Dodge, Mason City, Ames, and Des Moines. Even more amazing, several players came from as
far away as Sheldon and Iowa City.
The squad’s roster also contained players who previously earned either NAFL or
WFL All-Star status or who had played in various All-Star games such as the NAFL’s “All-American Bowl” in the Metrodome in Minnesota.
Furthermore, the Rampage boasted individuals who have been named All-Americans by the prestigious entity, Minor League Football News,
as well as one player, middle linebacker John Elkin, who was a national finalist for both the “Linebacker” and “Defensive Player of the Year”
awards by the same organization. Finally, throw in the fact that the Rampage had several players that had been playing Minor League football for over 5 years—well, it wasn’t an understatement to say that although they were a new team in 2010, they were very experienced.
In their inaugural season, the Rampage were members of the World Football League whose teams ranged in location from Iowa, Nebraska,
and Missouri all the way to Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee. For their first-ever game—a home contest against the Nebraska Wildcats that
took place on May 1—468 people came to watch and despite committing seven (7) turnovers, the Rampage barely lost in a 22-15 thriller that
literally came down to the last play of the game. In all, over 1,500 total fans attended
the team’s five home games and among many other things, witnessed a come-frombehind win on May 22 over the Capital City Crush, 20-18, as well as a dominating 33-6
performance over the Quad City Stallions—whom the Rampage narrowly defeated
earlier in the season, 8-2—on June 26.
While the Rampage finished 3-6 and failed to make the WFL playoffs, it’s noteworthy to mention that three of those losses were by 15 total points. Despite their overall
record, league coaches recognized the play of the Rampage and a total of 9 players
earned All-WFL honors including 1st Team honorees Jared Bell (DE), Brian Miller
(DT), Elkin, and Andy Sowle (FS) while 2nd Team selections were Travis Schutt (OT),
Caleb Schweiger (OG), Jake Thoma (RB), Dan Schaa (RB), and Dirk Timm (DB). Defensively, the Rampage had the third-best unit in the entire WFL as they only allowed
90 yards rushing and 94 yards passing per game.
Six Rampage players also earned All-American honors by MLFN and included 1st Team player Timm at cornerback while Miller landed
on the 2nd Team as a defensive tackle; both players were also named as finalists for the national “Player of the Year” award in their respective positions which makes three Rampage players who have earned this distinction since 2009. Honorable Mention All-American honoree
also included Schaa and seemingly annual picks Bell, Elkin, and Sowle.
During their 2010 campaign, the Rampage also participated in several community or charitable events such as the Relay For Life Cancer
Fundraising event in which the team had a dunk tank while also auctioning off a helmet and custom-made jersey. The squad also partook
in the town of Williams’ Fourth of July parade and also appeared in the Hamilton County Fair Parade. In late-November through midDecember, the Rampage—along with Webster City Medical Center—also co-sponsored a Toy Drive to benefit local kids.
In an effort to better serve semi-pro football teams located in and around Iowa, the Rampage partnered with the Des Moines Blaze and
formed the Midwest Football Alliance for the 2011 season. The Mission of the MFA
is very similar to that of the Rampage: to provide quality, competitive, and entertaining football to players, fans, and patrons of member teams. The MFA currently
consists of 8 teams and its season will run from May through July and will conclude
in early August with playoffs and a championship game.
Overall, the main goal of the Midwest Rampage is to always strive for excellence
in all areas while providing fans, supporters, and patrons with hard-hitting, competitive, and family-oriented football. Furthermore, the Midwest Rampage aim to give
men ages 18-45 a positive outlet as they revisit the gridiron of America’s favorite
sport.
Simply put... Welcome to Rampage Country!
ABOUT THE MIDWEST RAMPAGE
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2010 Game-by-Game Recap
May 1 vs. Nebraska Wildcats (Webster City, IA)
(L) 22-15
Inaugural game for franchise witnessed by 468 fans
who saw Rampage commit 7 total turnovers including
a pair of mishandled and blocked punts. QB Clint
Howard was 15/36 for 226 yards and 2 TDs while
WR Kevin Kannuan had 4 receptions for 101 yards
and 2 TDs. On defense, DE Jared Bell racked up 12
tackles.
May 8 vs. Des Moines Blaze (West Des Moines, IA)
(L) 36-12
Rampage take 6-0 lead on strength of running game
after FS Andy Sowle intercepted a Blaze pass on their
opening drive. The Blaze then score 26 unanswered
points in the 2nd quarter thanks to several Rampage
punt errors. The second half is mostly a stalemate
as each team scores a touchdown. RB Jake Thoma
rushes for 101 yards and a TD while MLB John Elkin
collects 12 tackles and forces 2 fumbles.
May 15 vs. Capital City Crush (Webster City, IA)
(W) 20-18
During second home game, Rampage lead 6-0 at halftime but punt issues in 2nd half allow Crush to score
18 straight points. However, the Rampage rally during last 6 minutes of the game to notch first win in
team history. Howard 10/29 for 153 yards and 3 TDs
and Thoma rushes for 127 yards while on defense Elkin and OLB Darren Holkamp each have 9 tackles.
May 22 vs. Quad City Stallions (Rock Island, IL)
(W) 8-2
On first possession of game Howard sacked in end
zone as Quad City takes 2-0 lead. What follows next
is now known as the birth of the Black Plague Defense that literally shuts down Stallions’ offense and
although Rampage offense continually moves ball, it
doesn’t find paydirt until 3 minutes remain in game.
Howard is 11/20 for 165 yards while both Elkin and
Sowle each have 14 tackles in second straight win.
June 5 vs. Nebraska Wildcats (Ralston, NE)
(L) 27-6
On the opening possession of the game, not only does
CB Dirk Timm knock out the Wildcats’ starting quarterback, but intercepts the next pass and returns it
29 yards for a TD as the Rampage take a 6-0 lead.
However, a 67-yard field goal puts Nebraska up 10-6
at halftime. Still down 10-6 in the 4th, the Rampage
advance to the 1-yard line but Howard’s next pass is
intercepted and returned 100 yards for the score to
end any chance of a Rampage comeback.
June 12 vs. Des Moines Blaze (Webster City, IA)
(L) 48-0
Playing without their starting quarterback, the Rampage intend to rely on their defense to take on the 5-1
Blaze but instead find themselves down 35-0 at halftime as the eventual WFL Runner-up hand the Rampage their worst loss of the 2010 season.
June 19 vs. Capital City Crush (Lincoln, NE)
(L) 20-13
Traveling short-handed on both offense and defense,
the Rampage play scrappy and take a 7-0 halftime
lead that eventually turns into a 13-6 advantage with
6 minutes left in game. However, two breakdowns on
defense during the last 3 minutes lead to third-straight
loss. QB Dan Schaa passes for 133 yards and a TD
while Bell and DT Brian Miller each have 2 sacks.
June 26 vs. Quad City Stallions (Webster City, IA)
(W) 33-6
With temperatures soaring above 105 degrees, the
Rampage find themselves down 6-0 after allowing
Stallions to march 96-yards on their opening possession. However, Rampage turns up heat and own 19-6
halftime lead before adding two more 2nd half scores.
Thoma rushes for 101 yards and 2 TDs while Kannuan adds another 118 yards on the ground. Defensively, Sowle had 9 tackles and Bell had 2 QB sacks.
July 9 vs. Bridge City Knights (Webster City, IA)
(L) 7-6
A bad Rampage punt on their first possession give the
Knights the ball at the 25 and 5 plays later they score
to lead 7-0. However, the Rampage immediately respond with their own score but miss the extra point.
Despite advancing inside the Knights’ 10 yard three
different times, they fail to score any points and lose
their third game of season by 7 or less points.
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GAME-BY-GAME RECAP
New goal posts via Webster City Hotel/Motel Tax Grant
On November 30 of 2010, the Webster City
Hotel/Motel Tax Board overheard a proposal by
Midwest Rampage Team President/CEO John
Elkin and Vice President/GM Darin Eklund for
funds to purchase new goal posts for their home
field inside the Bob Buckley Track at Webster
City High School because the current posts on
the field were neither safe nor regulation. Several weeks later on December 13, the Board
made a recommendation to the City Council
who then approved of the grant to the Rampage
and the organization was granted full benefits of
$3,539. Also included in the purchase the new
goal post were a pair of free pads customized for
the Rampage.
“Basically,” said Team President/CEO John
Elkin, “as 1 of 8 Minor League teams in Iowa
and the second-smallest town to have a team,
we want to be taken seriously and that starts
with our facilities: teams from big cities like
Davenport, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and
Lincoln (NE) aren’t going to want to come play
us if we don’t have the basic amenities a team
should have... so we thank the H/M Tax Board
The old goal posts at Rampage Field which were
neither regulation nor safe for use.
New ggoal posts thanks to Webster City Hotel Motel
Tax Board and Peterson Construction.
for their help in allowing us to take the next step
of achieving success.”
The new goal posts were installed by Peterson
Construction during the middle of April; while
Peterson Construction donated the labor and
machines to complete the task, the Rampage
paid for the concrete and other needed materials. “We also want to express our sincere gratitude to Peterson Construction for their part in
helping us improve the facilities that not only
will benefit the Rampage, but also the Youth
Sports Foundation,” said Elkin.
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Rampage Facts, Numbers, & Data
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178 miles and 2.5 hours it takes Josh Chris-
36 years in age of Rampage Head Coach
11 players who have played football for the
tenen to drive from Iowa City to Webster City
to play for the Midwest Rampage.
Chris Hansen.
Tritons of Iowa Central Community College.
25 years in difference of age between the
team’s oldest and youngest players.
7 current players who were selected by league
19 players on the squad who played either Di-
5 former NE Hamilton preps on the squad.
vision I, I-AA, II, or III football at Nebraska,
Iowa State, UNI, Drake, Morningside, Doane,
Wartburg, Central, ICCC, and ECC.
4 players who as preps suited up for Fort
Dodge Senior High School.
67.5 yard field goal former Nebraska Wildcat kicker but-now-current Rampage player
Chuck Tack made against the Rampage last
season.
57 players from 23 different Iowa towns that
coaches to the 2010 All-WFL squad.
tried out for the 2011 Midwest Rampage.
47 players on the roster representing 16 different Iowa towns and 2 different states
43 years in age of linebacker Ted Lawson who
is the oldest player on the team.
40 years of age and the number of consecutive starts John Elkin will have made
at the start of the season.
36.7 yards per punt Leo Stucky average
while starring as a prep at St. Edmond High
School.
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21 players on the Rampage that either live or
are from Webster City.
18.1 years in age of Dillon Timm who is the
youngest player on the squad.
3 players including recent honorees Dirk
Timm and Brian Miller who were finalists for
national “Player of the Year” honors.
2 players, Alonzo Clayton and Chuck Tack, who
have played in the NFL.
16 current Rampage players who played
for the Webster City Lynx from 1994-2010.
15 years since QB Ben Wolford last
played football in 1996.
14 players on the roster who are currently
attending college.
RAMPAGE FACTS, NUMBERS, & DATA
2 former college teammates, Ben Wolford
and John Elkin, who played together at Drake
University from 1993-94.
1 player, Chuck Tack, who has won a National
Championship as he did so with the 1997 Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Midwest Football Alliance
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The Midwest Football Alliance, formed in December of 2010 by core members of the Des Moines Blaze and Midwest Rampage, is
an association of Minor League football teams whose mission is to service its members by showcasing their franchises with clean, competitive, and fan-friendly games. All teams admitted to the MFA are established organizations with two (2) or more years of experience
except one who was approved as based on the large number of experienced players on its roster.
Teams within the MFA will be held to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity in order to best serve all players,
fans, and patrons with both pride and dedication. For its inaugural 2011 season, the MFA consists of the eight (8) total teams from the
following states: Iowa: Midwest Rampage, Des Moines Blaze, Bridge City Knights, Quad City Stallions, Dubuque Bruisers, Iowa
Sharks. Nebraska: Capital City Crush. South Dakota: Sioux Falls Stallions
The MFA playoffs will consist of a three-round tournament in which a 1st Round, Semifinal, and Championship game will be played.
Six (6) total teams will qualify with the top two seeds having a ‘bye’ the 1st Round. For each contest, teams will be paired according to
seed 1 vs. 6, 2 vs. 5, etc. and the higher seeded team will host the game. The 1st Round game is on August 6 followed by a Semifinal
game on August 13 with the MFA Championship game to be held on Saturday, August 20.
BRIDGE CITY
KNIGHTS
Ottumwa, IA
CAPITAL CITY
CRUSH
Lincoln, NE
DES MOINES
BLAZE
Des Moines, IA
DUBUQUE
BRUISERS
Dubuque, IA
IOWA
SHARKS
Sutherland, IA
QUAD CITY
STALLIONS
Davenport, IA
MIDWEST
RAMPAGE
Webster City, IA
SIOUX FALLS
STALLIONS
Sioux Falls, SD
Third-year team
who was 2010
NAFL playoff
qualifier with a
final record of
9-3 after going
1-9 in 2009.
Second-year
team that finished
4-4 as members of WFL in
2010... had 3
players named to
All-WFL squad.
2010 World
Football League
Runner-up who
finished with
final record
of 9-2... had 9
players named to
All-WFL squad.
Former NAFL
team who qualified for 2009
playoffs who
are in third full
season of competition... finished
5-8 in 2010.
Annual powerhouse who has
gone 25-3 the
past four seasons
including records
of 11-1 and 7-1
in the WFL and
Midland League.
Third-year squad
who finished as
the 2010 Midland
League runner-up
with a 6-4 record.. was a WFL
playoff qualifier
in 2009.
Second-year
team that finished
3-6 in 2010... 9
players named
All-WFL and 2
were finalists for
national Player of
the Year awards.
Only “new”
team in MFA but
consists of many
former Dakota
Lawdawgs players who were
annual NAFL
playoff team.
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SPONSORS
2011 Midwest Rampage
ROW 1: Chris McNiel, Aron Kliegl, Shawn Kliegl, Andy Sowle, Ted Lawson, Kevin Kannuan, Monterio Poe. ROW 2: Tyler Fellows,
Dillon Timm, Travis Hurt, Darren Holtkamp, Dirk Timm, Justin Decker. ROW 3: Andy Goeb, Cody Mosbach, Dan Schaa, Tyler Moen,
Skip Reed, Ross Haren, John Elkin. ROW 4: Chad Swanson, Cory Simpson, Ben Palmer, Mike McCrady, Brian Miller, Shawn Gilbert. ROW 5: Jay Smith, Jim Roberts, Jeremiah Spitler, Aaron Onder, Eddie Shufford, Caleb Bonjour, Tanner Day. ROW 6: Cory
Stuhr, Alonzo Clayton, Jared Bell, Josh Christensen, Bernard Abalu, Leo Stucky. ROW 7: Chuck Tack, Joe Gilbert, Travis Schutt,
Clint Foth, Tyler Morgan, Blake Zacharias. ROW 8: Darin Eklund (Vice President & GM), Marty Hart (Defensive Coordinator)
Chris Hansen (Head Coach), Bill Smith (Assistant Coach), Chris Wood (Assistant Coach). NOT PICTURED: Josh Chambers, Ben
Wolford, Nate Treibel, Tyler Mosbach, Bret Hilpipire, James Kumm (Athletic Trainer), Dan Willard (Athletic Trainer).
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Phone/Fax: 515-832-3081
637 2nd Street, Webster City, IA 50595
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2011 Midwest Rampage Roster
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Chris McNiel
Josh Chambers
Ben Wolford
Chuck Tack
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Andrew Goeb
Dirk Timm
Nate Treibel
Dan Schaa
Tyler Mosbach
Dillon Timm
Cory Stuhr
Shawn Kliegl
Aron Kliegl
Andy Sowle
Monterio Poe
Kevin Kannuan
Caleb Bonjour
Bret Hilpipre
Ross Haren
Jim Roberts
Leo Stucky
Shawn Gilbert
John Elkin
Travis Hurt
Tyler Moen
Skip Reed
Jared Bell
Jay Smith
Cory Simpson
Justin Decker
Travis Schutt
Cody Mosbach
Eddie Shufford
Josh Christensen
Chad Swanson
Bernard Abalu
Aaron Onder
Joe Gilbert
Mike McCrady
Brian Miller
Tanner Day
Jeremiah Spitler
Clint Foth
Ted Lawson
Ben Palmer
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College / High School
Northern Iowa / Fort Dodge Senior
Iowa Central Community College / Webster City
Webster City
Drake University / Parker (AZ)
University of Nebraska / Millard South (NE)
University of Iowa / BCLUW
Iowa State / Sheldon
Ellsworth Community College / Iowa State / NE Hamilton
Iowa State / NE Hamilton
Northern Iowa / Webster City
NE Hamilton
Webster City
Webster City
Ellsworth Community College / Webster City
Fort Dodge Senior
Central College / Webster City
Northern Iowa / Webster City
Webster City
NE Hamilton
Iowa Central Community College / St. Edmond
Fort Dodge Senior
Drake University / Bettendorf
MDCV (KS)
Northern Iowa / Knoxville
Doane College / Garden County (NE)
Iowa Central Community College / Manson-NW Webster
Northern Iowa / Algona
Ellsworth Community College / NE Hamilton
Webster City
Iowa State / Westside High (IN)
University of Iowa Law / Wartburg College / CAL-Dows
Iowa Central Community College / Eagle Grove
Iowa State / Bellport (NY)
Webster City
Morningside College / Fort Dodge Senior
Fort Dodge Senior
Iowa Central Community College / Twin River Valley
Northeast Hamilton
Twin River Valley
Clarion
Fort Dodge Senior
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2011 Coaching Staff
HEAD COACH & OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Chris Hansen
Rampage Head Coach Chris Hansen, in his second season of leading the Black & Orange, is a
native of Racine, Wisconsin, where he was an athlete for St. Catherine’s High School. Chris attended
Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, where he played offensive guard for the Duhawks from 1996-98 after transferring from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. After graduating from Loras with a degree
in Sports Management, Coach Hansen then served as a graduate assistant for his alma mater where he
coached the defensive line in 1999 and the offensive line in 2000.
Coach Hansen then went to St. Cloud State (Minnesota) to not only complete his masters degree, but
to also serve as an offensive linemen coach from 2000-01. Chris then was named as the offensive line
coach at Dana College (Nebraska) and coached there from 2002-03 before moving to Austin College
(Texas) where he served as both the offensive coordinator and offensive linemen coach from 2003-05.
In their inaugural 2010 season, Hansen led the Rampage to a 3-6 record as members of the Heartland
Division in the new World Football League. The squad lost its first two games before recording its first
franchise win, a thrilling 20-18 come-from-behind victory at home over the Capital City Crush (Lincoln,
NE) on May 15. The following week the team traveled to Rock Island, Illinois, to face the Quad City
Stallions; down 2-0 after their first offensive series in the game, the two teams battled back-and-forth
the rest of the game until just under four minutes remained when the Rampage scored a touchdown and successfully converted their two-point attempt to finish with an
8-2 victory. Five weeks later the Rampage then thoroughly dismantled the Stallions with a 33-6 win at home.
While Hansen’s expectations for the first season actually exceeded as his goal was just to be competitive, a large portion of the veteran players (who had been in the
WFL playoffs the previous year as members of another team) considered the 2010 campaign disappointing. “The core veterans
set the bar almost too high for themselves,” Hansen recalls, “and it’s easy for them to forget that while many of them had experience playing together, the Rampage was a new team with a new scheme as well as identity.”
Also often overlooked is the fact that the Rampage lost three games by 7, 7, and 1 point, respectively, and that 8 starters
suffered season-ending injuries either from practice through the Game 4 including the quarterback and several key offensive
linemen. However, the squad had a total of nine (9) players named to the All-WFL team including four first team selections as
the “Black Plague Defense” only allowed a meager 90 yards rushing and 94 yards passing per game. Furthermore, running back
Jake rushed for a career-high 717 yards in Hansen’s spread option offense.
“Despite all of the injuries and the learning curve that happened last season,” Hansen added, “I really believe that Year 2 for
the Rampage will be much more successful in terms of wins and losses. Really, a handful of plays resulted in the difference of
us being 8-1 or 7-2 last year.”
A resident of Webster City, Chris is employed with Merck Co. as a Customer Representative. He and his wife, Emily, have
three children: Ella, Mia, and Dane.
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
WIDE RECEIVERS COACH
SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR
Marty Hart
Bill Smith
Chris Wood
While Marty Hart may be entering his first season as the new
Defensive Coordinator of the Midwest Rampage, he is no stranger to
either coaching football or defense
as he is the former head coach and
defensive coordinator of the Iowa
Eagles, a team formerly based out
of Manson, IA.
Coach Hart led the Eagles from 2006-10 and thus
coached many current Rampage players who were
former Eagles. Under his guidance, Hart coached
13 All-Americans from 2007-09 including 1st Team
selections Joe Gilbert (OT), Jake Thoma (RB), John
Elkin (MLB), and Chris McNiel (WR).
Coach Hart has a wealth of coaching experience
at many different levels including a stint for the professional indoor football team the Lincoln Lightning (Lincoln, NE) as well as stops at Iowa Central
Community College (Ft. Dodge, IA) and Ellsworth
Community College (Iowa Falls, IA). Hart has also
coached for several high school including HubbardRadcliff, Prairie Valley of Gowrie, and Manson
Northwest Webster.
A graduate of Manson Sr. High in Manson, Coach
Hart attended and played 1 season at Tarkio College
(MO). Marty is married to the former Deborah Jepsen
and they have 2 children: Amanda and Dillon.
Wide Receivers coach Billy
Smith is a native of Webster City
and former Lynx player whose
play as a wide receiver is still part
of Purple & Gold lore and still is
the leading receiver in total receptions and yards. His love for the
game of football is very evident as
he as been coaching the 5th and 6th grade programs
in Webster City for several years as well as becoming
part of the Rampage in their inaugural 2010 season.
Coach Smith enters his second season as a Wide
Receivers coach and Game Management Director
for the Rampage. Last season, Coach Smith assisted
Coach Hansen in many different areas as the two managed a team consisting of 48 players... a task that was
often overwhelming on game day. However, with the
addition of several new coaches, Smith will be able to
focus more on his positional and operational duties.
After graduating from WCHS in 1984, Billy played
football at Iowa Central Community College for one
season. Professionally, Billy has been in sales the past
19 years and he also currently is the Manager of Kum
& Go in Webster City. Coach Smith is also the uncle
of Rampage offensive lineman Jay Smith who has
been playing Minor League football since 2008.
Billy and his wife, Lisa, have four children: Cody,
Courtni, Sierra, and Jacob.
Chris Wood, a Manson native, is also new to the Rampage
this season but like Marty Hart, is
very familiar with both coaching
special teams as well as a large
chunk of the Rampage’s roster
including return specialist Chris
McNiel. Wood was the Special
Teams Coordinator for the Iowa Eagles from 200610 and also served as the team’s Game Management
Director. He has been associated with football for a
number of years and along with his long-time friend
Marty Hart, are both much welcomed and needed in
Rampage Country.
In 2009, Wood’s special teams were a main reason the Eagles qualified for the WFL playoffs as his
squad--specifically punt returns--helped the Eagles
win several close games including a 21-18 overtime
win over the Quad City Stallions and a 16-14 comefrom-behind victory over the River City Raiders.
It is also notable to point out that during the ‘09
campaign, Woods’ punt and kickoff teams didn’t allow a single return for a score and no more than three
returns for longer than 30 yards.
Coach Wood played high school football at Manson
Northwest Webster High School from 1989-92 and resides in his hometown of Manson with his four children: Shelby, Keaton, Emma, and Cameron.
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2011 Athletic Training Staff
TEAM PHYSICIAN
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Darin Eklund, PA-C
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Dr. James Kumm, D.C., CCSP
Darin Eklund serves as
the Rampage Vice President, General Manager,
and Team Physician. A
1990 Graduate of North
Pole High School (AK),
he then attended the University of Alaska-Fairbanks where he worked as a trainer for the Nanook hockey and basketball programs.
After transferring to Oregon State University, Darin graduated Summa Cum Laude with
a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sports
Science in 1995. While at OSU, Darin worked
with the football and women’s soccer programs
while also spending his summers working with
the Alaska Goldpanners baseball program, which
has a long history of developing future major
league baseball players.
Darin earned a Master’s Degree in Physician
Assistant Studies in 1998 from the University of
Iowa and has been living in Webster City ever
since. Currently a P.A. at the Webster City Medical Clinic. Darin and his wife, Ayn, who teaches
at WC High School (and is Director of Concessions for the Rampage) have two children: Mattias and Tavis.
Dr. James Kumm, the
Midwest Rampage’s athletic trainer, is a 1986 graduate of Harlan High School
and a huge fan of football
be it at the high school, college, professional, or Minor League level.
He first earned his Bachelor of Science in Science
Education from the University of Iowa in 1991
before attending Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, Minnesota, from which he
earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 1994. Dr.
Kumm also attended NWCC in 1998 and is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician.
Dr. Kumm first began helping out athletics at
Webster City High School since the fall of 1997
and since has become the official Volunteer Trainer
and Team Physician for Webster City Athletics;
though his tenure he has helped serve the likes of
Hall of Fame coaches Dick Tighe and Bob Howard.
Dr. Kumm has practiced his profession at North
Central Chiropractic since 1997, a business in
which he is the President, and is a member of the
Webster City Sports Boosters. Kumm and his wife,
Niki, have two children: Megan and Max.
Daniel “Doc” Willard has
been with the Lynx Football
program for over 38 years
since he first came to Webster City in 1970 after graduating from William Penn
College.
A 1964 graduate of Marshalltown High School (IA),
Willard was employed by the Webster City School District for 32 years as an elementary physical education
teacher and athletic trainer. Willard both earned his
Masters from Northern Iowa University and was recognized by the National Athletic Trainer Association as
being a Certified Athletic Trainer in 1976.
Since then, he had been a Certified Athletic Trainer
for countless events such as the 1993 NCAA Division
I Wrestling Meet, 1995 AAU Junior Olympics, and the
2008 NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships.
As well, Willard has provided Trainer Coverage for
the Drake Relays since 1978 as well as the Iowa High
School Girls’ Softball Tournament. In 2005, Mr. Willard earned the “Distinguished Service Award” from the
Iowa High School Football Coaches Association for his
long service of athletic training help.
For the past 20 years, Dan has been an EMT for
both Hamilton Hospital and Trinity Regional Hospital
in both Webster City and Fort Dodge. Recently married to Diane, Mr. Willard has two sons from a previous
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All-Americans
1st Team
Joe Gilbert , OT
Jake Thoma, RB
Chris McNiel, WR
Jared Bell, DE
John Elkin, MLB
Dirk Timm, CB
2nd Team
Andy Sowle, FS
Joe Gilbert, OT
Jake Thoma, RB
Chris McNiel, WR
John Elkin, LB
Brian Miller, DT
Chris McNiel, KR
Brian Miller, DT
Joe Stattelman, DB
Brian Miller, DT
3rd Team
Clint Foth, TE
Brian Miller, DT
Andy Sowle, DB
Tanner Day, OG
Cory Stuhr , OLB
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Brian Miller
Dirk Timm
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2009
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Brian Miller — Defensive Tackle
John Elkin — Middle Linebacker
2007
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2010
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2008
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2010
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#2
Alonzo Clayton
Chris McNiel
6’2” - 215 lbs - 3rd Year
5’10” - 175 lbs - 5th Year
Wide Receiver
Wide Receiver
Iowa Central Community College
Northern Iowa University
Fort Dodge Senior
Last played football in 2007.... will make immediate impact
in receiving corp... has excellent hands, body control, and his
knowledge of the game—along with his field leadership—are all
invaluable tools.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2007... played QB for Manson Eagles where he
threw for 560 yards and 7 TDs while also rushing for 235 yards... caught
2 TD receptions. 2006... played QB & WR for the Iowa Bruisers (Manson, IA). NFL: 1998... signed as an Undrafted Free Agent with the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. COLLEGE: 4-year letterman and 3-year
starter from 1994-97 who still ranks in Top 10 for Career Reception Yards
(2,314), Pass Receptions (125), and Reception TDs (18)... earned 1st
Team All-MVC honors as WR in 1996 and 2nd Team in 1997. HIGH
SCHOOL: Earned 1st Team All-State honors by Des Moines Register
and Iowa Newspaper Association in 1992 after catching 31 passes for 749
yards along with 11 touchdowns and 5 PAT-2... also was 1st Team AllConference pick in ‘92... 2nd Team INA selection in 1991 as a junior after
hauling in 38 passes for 719 yards and 6 touchdowns... selected to play in
1993 Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star for the North Squad.
#3
From 2007-09, led the Iowa Eagles in receptions and yardage... started 31-consecutive games from 2007-10 before suffering season-ending injury five (5) plays into the 2010 Rampage
opener—his return to the field bolsters an already very strong
receiving corps.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... 1 kickoff return for 25 yards... 2009...
caught 40 receptions for 508 yards and 3 TDs en route to being named
WFL All-Star.. returned 13 kickoffs for 287 yards and 1 TD... had 9 punt
returns for 186 yards and 1 TD... also collected 23 tackles and INTs...
1st Team All-American by Coach’s Poll and 2nd Team All-American
as kick returner by Minor League Football News as well as Honorable Mention as WR... named Team Offensive MVP. 2008... caught
40 receptions for 550 yards and 6 TDs.... 2nd Team All-American by
Coaches Poll and Honorable Mention by MLFN... 5 kickoff returns
for 68 yards.... 15 tackles, 2 INTs, and 3 pass deflections... also named
as Team Utility MVP and 2008 NAFL All-Star. 2007... 21 receptions
for 518 yards and 5 TDs while earning Team Offensive MVP honors.
HIGH SCHOOL: High school head coach was Kurt Luhring.
#5
Josh Chambers
Chuck Tack
6’ - 170 lbs - 4th Year
6’5” - 245 lbs - 7th Year
Webster City
University of Nebraska
Millard South (NE)
Defensive Back
Squad member who has developed into a solid defensive back
whose speed and ability to read passing plays have made him
asset in backfield and on defense.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... collected 15 tackles, 2 INTs for
15 yards, and forced 1 fumble during Rampage’s inaugural season... had team high 7 pass deflections. 2009... 27 tackles, 1 FF,
and 2 INTs including 75-yard return for touchdown during WFL
playoff season for Iowa Eagles... named to Coaches Poll Honorable Mention squad. 2008... 17 tackles, 1 FR, and 1 INT for 16
yards in first season of ever playing organized football.
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VETERANS
Kicker / Punter
Player whose skills literally elevate the Rampage’s kicking game to one of
the best in Minor League... former Nebraska Wildcats player who singlehandedly beat the Rampage in two meetings last season by making 5/6 field
goals including a 67.5-yard bomb... traveling from Omaha (NE) to play for
the Rampage.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... made 14/14 extra points and 18/21 field goals...
set WFL record for longest field goal in a game (67.5 yards). 2009... Named
as NAFL “Kicker of the Year” in 2009 as well as a 1st Team All-Star selection
after being named NAFL “Special Teams Player of the Year” five (5) times...
won kicking competition during halftime of NAFL All-Star game with 61yard field goal... set NAFL regular season record for longest field goal in
a game (60 yards). NFL / NFL Europe: Member of several team camps
including Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas
City Chiefs. CFL: Played for Hamilton Tigercats in 2005... also worked out
for Saskatchewan Roughriders. ARENA: Played for Sioux City Bandits,
Omaha Beef, and Iowa Blackhawks. COLLEGE: Member of the 1997
Nebraska Cornhusker National Championship squad. HIGH SCHOOL:
1st Team All-Conference/District/State... set state playoff record with longest
field goal of 54 yards.. holds school record for most field goals in a game (3)
and season (19) and ranked as one of the top kickers in the nation.
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#8
Andy Goeb
Dirk Timm
6’1” - 200 lbs - 2nd Year
5’10” - 200 lbs - 2nd Year
Iowa State University
Sheldon
NE Hamilton
Wide Receiver
Led Rampage last season in receptions and reception yards... has
exceptional hands and runs great routes... holds (or ties) Rampage
records for Most Receptions in a Game (4) and Season (17) as
well as Yards Season Yards (349).
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... 17 receptions for 349 yards and 3
TDs for 20.5 average per catch... racked up a team-high 7 tackles
as a member of the punt team. HIGH SCHOOL: Started 27
games for the Sheldon Orabs where he was the leading receiver
from 2006-2008.... had 69 career catches for 1,043 receiving
yards for a 15.1 average... amassed 1,176 all-purpose yards while
also doubling as defensive back where he collected 142 tackles
and 5 interceptions in 3 seasons.... 2008 preseason All-State
selection... 1st Team All-District and Team MVP in 2008... also
earned IAHSAA All-Academic team and NW Iowa Review Elite
Team in 2008.
#10
Defensive Back
Lockdown cornerback who has the speed and skills to play defensive back but also the physical size and hitting ability to play
linebacker... 1/5 finalists for 2010 Minor League Football News
& Hall of Fame“Defensive Back of the Year”... owns record for
Longest Interception Return for a TD (29 yards).
2010... Collected 39 tackles in 8 games while also forcing 2
fumbles... 3 INTs for 54 return yards including 29-yard return
for touchdown against the Nebraska Wildcats on June 5... also
collected 2 pass deflections and blocked 1 kick... returned 5 kickoffs for 118 yards for a 23.6 average)... named as 1st Team AllAmerican by Minor League Football News as well as 1/5 finalists
for “Cornerback of the Year” award by MLFN & Hall of Fame
both of which are great honors... earned 2nd Team All-WFL honors and only 1 of 9 Rampage players to land on All-WFL team.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time 1st Team All-State defensive back
who helped lead the Trojans to the 2006 8-man state title... head
coach was John Seiser.
#11
Nate Treibel
Dan Schaa
6’1” - 170 lbs - 2nd Year
6’ - 210 lbs
NE Hamilton
Wide Receiver
Webster City
Versatile athlete who not only plays wide receiver, but also returns punts, kickoffs, and can kick extra points... his skills solidify an already-strong group of Rampage receivers.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Caught 10 passes for 206 yards
and 1 TD for a 20.6 average... returned 4 kickoffs for 37 yards...
led team in punt in punt returns with 7 for 89 yards and 12.7
average... also made 6/9 extra points... made 2 tackles on special teams. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped lead 2008 Lynx to an
overall record of 7-4 and into the Class 3A playoff... 1st Team
All-District Utility player who led all of Class 3A in punt returns
with total of 355 yards (18.7 average) and 2 TDs... hauled in 14
passes for 260 yards and 3 TDs... also had 14 KOR for 269 yards
(19.2 avg.)... collected 48 tackles as defensive back.
H-Back
Multipurpose player who became core of offense last four games
of the 2010 season after injuries to top two quarterbacks forced
him into role... earned 2nd Team All-WFL honors as running
back... tough player who can both outrun and bulldoze his way
for yards... owns record for Most Rushing TDs in a Season (3)
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Completed 13/35 passes for 332
yards, 3 TDs, and 8 INTs... rushed 62 times for 337 yards and 3
TDs (5.4 average)... also caught 11 passes for 96 yards including one PAT-2. HIGH SCHOOL: 1st Team All-State running
back who helped lead the Trojans to the 2006 8-man state title
his senior year as he rushed for 941 yards on 104 carries (9.1
avg.) while catching 14 passes for 268 yards for a total of 25
touchdowns... also collected 114 tackles, 3 INTs, and forced 5
fumbles... played in state title game with a broken leg.... as a
junior totaled 162 tackles, 2 INTs, and 1 TD... head coach was
John Seiser.
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Tyler Mosbach
Defensive Back
Cory Stuhr
Outside Linebacker
5’10” - 170 lbs - 2nd Year
6’4” - 225 lbs - 4th Year
Webster City
Webster City
Began 2010 season as 1 of 2 quarterbacks on the Rampage’s
roster... saw playing time sporadically before suffering seasonending injury during sixth game of season against Des Moines
Blaze in last seconds of contest... moved over to his natural defensive position for 2011 campaign.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Completed 10 of 17 passes for 111
yards... also rushed 8 times for 22 yards . HIGH SCHOOL:
Helped lead Lynx to an overall record of 7-4 and into the Class
3A playoffs for the first time since 1996... led Lynx defense his
senior year with 79 tackles and 1 fumble recovery.
#22
Suffered season-ending injury during third game of 2010 (that
required surgery) after coming off great 2009 season in which
he was named a WFL All-Star after helping lead Iowa Eagles
into playoffs... has also played tight end and is able to punt if
needed... looks to regain his starting spot and place on the Black
Plague Defense.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... collected 4 tackles (before injury
ended his season). 2009... Had banner first-ever season playing linebacker with 55 tackles, 2 QB sacks for -6 yards, and
had 4 fumble recoveries.... named to All-WFL squad as outside
linebacker... 3rd Team All-American by Coaches Poll... earned
Team Co-Defensive MVP honors at season-end banquet. 2008...
Caught 4 receptions for 37 yards (9.2 average) along with 1 TD
as a tight end... also collected 3 tackles and 2 QB sacks for -2
yards. HIGH SCHOOL: 2-year starter for Lynx who played
for legendary coach Dick Tighe.
#23
Shawn Kliegl
Aron Kliegl
5’10” - 215 lbs - 2nd Year
5’9” - 155 lbs - 3rd Year
Defensive Back
Webster City
Second-year player who has experience playing both defensive
back and linebacker... also was a mainstay on several special
teams including punt and kickoff.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Collected 3 tackles as he saw playing time at both outside linebacker and defensive back. HIGH
SCHOOL: Played running back at Webster City High School
for head coach Kurt Luhring where his speed was his greatest
asset before an injury slowed him down... member of 4x100
State Champion Lynx squad.
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VETERANS
Wide Receiver
Webster City
Missed 2010 season due to neck injury which is now fully
healed... had solid 2009 campaign as member of Iowa Eagles...
will also see some time at running back where he is one of the
fastest players on the team.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Placed on Injured Reserve entire
season... 2009... As a member of the Iowa Eagles, caught 3
passes for 36 yards and 1 TD as well as 1 PAT-2.... both his
touchdown and PAT-2—both scored in separate games—proved
to be the difference in two different victories against the River
City Raiders 12-10 and 16-14, respectively... also had 3 kickoff returns for 16 yards... HIGH SCHOOL: Played football
for head coach Jim Duncan at Webster City High School where
he was a wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner from
2003-2007... also a 4-year starter and 2-time letterwinner... was
a 2-time state qualifier in track.
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#31
Andy Sowle
Kevin Kannuan
5’9” - 180 lbs - 6th Year
5’8” - 170 lbs - 2nd Year
Ellsworth Community College
Webster City
Proven veteran at defensive back but who is a linebacker at heart... has ranked
in the Top 3 in tackles every season he has played... leader of backfield whose
presence is vital for defense... holds (or tied) several team records such as Most
Tackles in a Game (14) and Most Interceptions in a Career (14).
Multi-positional player who saw action at wide receiver, running back, and in Wildcat position.. one of the fastest players
on the team who owns several team records such as Most Receptions in a Game (4), Receiving Yards in a Game (101), and
Touchdowns in a Game (2).
Defensive Back
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Ranked second on squad with 68 tackles... also
forced and recovered 2 fumbles, 2 INTs, and had 6 pass deflections.... named 1st
Team All-WFL as well as Honorable Mention All-American by Minor League
Football News. 2009... Collected 46 tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR, 3 INTs for 15 yards
while helping lead Iowa Eagles to WFL playoffs... named as WFL All-Star despite missing last 5 games of season. 2008... Recorded 39 tackles, 1 FR, 3
PD... also had 14 kickoff returns for 276 yards (19.7 avg.)... named as 3rd Team
All-American by Coaches Poll and was an Honorable Mention All-American by
Minor League Football News... also named as NAFL All-Star as well as Team
Co-Defensive MVP. 2007... Racked up 86 tackles, 4 INTs, 3 FF, and 1 FR en
route to being named as a 2nd Team All-American by Minor League Football
News... also earned “Player of the Week” honors (July 7) by MLFN... played in
NAFL All-Star game. COLLEGE: Played at Ellsworth Community College
where he was a two-year letterman and starter at defensive back... helped lead
the Panthers to double overtime win in 2003 Graphic Edge Bowl to end college
career. HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Kurt Luhring and the Lynx.
#32
Wide Receiver
Webster City
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Caught 11 passes for 249 yards
(22.6 average) along with 4 TDs and 1 PAT-2... carried the ball
29 times for 196 yards (6.7 average) including team-high 118
yards vs. the Quad City Stallions on June 26... also had 9 kickoff
returns for 178 yards (19.7 average) and 3 punt returns of 25
yards. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped lead the Lynx to an overall
record of 7-4 and into the Class 3A playoffs... as a senior, carried
the ball 81 times for 562 yards (6.9 avg.) and 4 TDs... also had 4
receptions for 92 yards and 2 TDs... as a senior, was pound-forpound the strongest player on the Lynx squad... high school head
coach was Bob Howard.
#33
Caleb Bonjour
Bret Hilpipre
6’2” - 275 lbs - 3rd Year
5’11” - 190 lbs - 3rd Year
Central College
Webster City
Defensive Lineman
Coming off first full-season in Minor League after playing several
games in 2009 for Iowa Eagles... former college player who adds
depth to the defensive line... has great quickness and is big and
strong enough to bullrush offensive lineman as either a tackle or
end.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... collected 9 tackles and 1 QB sack for
-8 yards in 8 games while subbing at both tackle and end. 2009...
racked up 15 tackles, 2 QB sacks for -20 yards, and 1 FR during
Iowa Eagles WFL playoff run. COLLEGE: 3-year letterwinner at
Central College where he played outside linebacker, defensive end,
defensive tackle, and offensive guard... part of two Flying Dutchman back-to-back conference championship squads that also went
undefeated in conference play. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year letterman and starter for Webster City Lynx where he was 2nd Team
Honorable Mention All-District as a senior... state track qualifier in
2005 & ‘06... cousin to Rampage OT Josh Christensen.
Defensive Back
Webster City
Hard-hitting player who is entering second full Minor League season.... can play either defensive back or outside linebacker... great
footspeed who isn’t afraid about sticking his nose in the mix... also a
mainstay on special teams.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Ranked third on the defense in tackles
with 48... also forced and collected 2 fumbles and had 1 interception for a 22 yard return... collected 4 tackles (before injury ended his
season). 2009... collected 13 tackles and 1 recovery of blocked kick
for 12-yard return during partial season for Iowa Eagles... also had 1
KOR for 21 yards. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2008, helped
lead the Lynx to an overall record of 7-4 and into the Class 3A playoffs for the first time since 1996 which also was the last time Webster
City won 7 or more games... voted as a captain senior year while also
earning 2nd Team All-District honors at OLB... began senior campaign as the Lynx’s primary running back where he had 19 rushes for
197 yards (10.3 avg.) and 2 TDs before ankle injury sidelined him...
standout at OLB where he ranked fourth on team with 51 tackles and
a fumble recovery.
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Ross Haren
Shawn Gilbert
6’ - 215 lbs - 3rd Year
6’ - 190 lbs - 4th Year
Grandview College
Webster City
Fort Dodge Senior
Outside Linebacker
Defensive Back
Another versatile player either at outside linebacker or running
back... suffered knee injury during second game of 2010 campaign
but returned the last game of the season... another former Lynx player who isn’t shy about hitting or being hit.
A player who prior to four seasons ago had never played organized football... has learned the game and developed into a
solid special teams player who also is becoming a solid hybrid
at linebacker and defensive back.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... collected 10 tackles including 4 in last
game of season after missing previous 7 contests due to injury.. also
returned 2 kickoffs for 17 yards. 2009... primarily played running
back for the Iowa Eagles during their WFL playoff season... had 94
rushes for 473 yards (5.0 avg.) and 5 TDs... also had 17 KOR for 288
yards (16.9 average) while collecting 11 tackles. HIGH SCHOOL:
Helped lead the Lynx to an overall record of 7-4 and into the Class
3A playoffs for the first time since 1996 which also was the last time
Webster City won 7 or more games... earned 1st Team All-District
honors at LB... began ‘08 campaign as primary running back for
Lynx where he had 66 rushes for 430 yards (6.5 avg.) and 3 TDs
before ankle injury sidelined him... standout at linebacker where he
ranked seventh on team with 44 tackles and a fumble recovery.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... collected 4 tackles during inaugural season of Midwest Rampage as both a linebacker and defensive back. 2009... had 6 tackles during Iowa Eagles WFL playoff run. 2008... recorded 4 tackles in first-ever season of playing
contact football. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fort Dodge Senior High... brother to fellow Rampage teammate Joe Gilbert.
#43
John Elkin
Middle Linebacker
Travis Hurt
Defensive Lineman
6’ - 217 lbs - 5th Year
5’11” - 250 lbs - 3rd Year
Drake University
Bettendorf
Marais Des Cygnes Valley (KS)
Second-oldest player on squad who has started 39-consecutive games since 2007...
4-time team MVP who has led both the Rampage and Iowa Eagles in tackles from 200710... holds (or ties) virtually every team tackling record.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... racked up 97 tackles and forced 4 fumbles while collecting
1 fumble, interception, and blocked pass... earned 1st Team All-WFL honors... voted as
Team Defensive MVP... named as Honorable Mention All-American by Minor League
Football News. 2009... Collected personal record of 109 tackles along with 4 pass deflections, 3 forced fumbles, 1 QB sack, and 1 fumble recovery return for a touchdown...
also was 1/3 for PATs... named as WFL “Co-Defensive Player of the Year”... named to
WFL All-Star squad... 1st Team All-American by Coaches Poll and Honorable Mention by MLFN... 1/3 finalists for MLFN & Hall of Fame “Linebacker” and “Defensive
Player of the Year” awards. 2008... 58 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 pass deflections, and
1 INT... 2nd Team All-American by CP and Honorable Mention by MLFN... named to
NAFL All-Star team. 2007: Totaled 92 tackles along with 6 QB sacks and 3 forced
fumbles while playing in NAFL All-Star game. COLLEGE: 4-year letterman and
3-year starter from 1990-94... helped lead Bulldogs to 8-2 record and transition from Division III to I-AA in 1993 where he had career-high 67 tackles and 5 QB sacks... HIGH
SCHOOL: Named as 1st Team All-State noseguard by Iowa Newspaper Association
after leading Bulldogs to 11-1 record and 4A semifinals... also earned 1st Team All-Conference and Quad City Metro honors... 2nd Team All-State by Des Moines Register... led
team in tackles with 89 and 7 QB sacks.... played in 1990 Shrine Bowl All-Star game...
helped Bulldogs win 36-consecutive games from 1987-89 including back-to-back state
championships in 1987 & ‘88.... head coach was Merv Habenicht.
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VETERANS
Third-year player who played for the Iowa Eagles from 200910 where he was a multi-purpose player at fullback, offensive
guard, offensive and defensive tackle, and defensive end... will
help add depth to Rampage defensive line and challenge for
starting role.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... totaled 32 tackles and 3 QB sacks
for -12 yards as a tackle and end... also carried the ball 1 time
for 6 yards and had 1 reception for 8 yards... awarded “Most
Dedicated Player” at end of season. 2009... mainly used as a
blocking fullback... carried the ball 9 times for 29 yards... also
played offensive tackle vs. Cedar Valley Vikings when squad
was in dire need of replacement... named as Team All-Purpose
MVP at season-end banquet.
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Tyler Moen
Outside Linebacker
#52
Skip Reed
6’ - 205 lbs - 2nd Year
Offensive Lineman
6’ - 260 lbs - 4th Year
Webster City
Knoxville
Entering first full-season of playing Minor League... joined
the Rampage midway through the season and played in 5 of 9
games... helps bolster the linebacking corp.
Fourth-year player who has the ability to play center, guard,
or long snap... former player-coach for the Iowa Eagles who is
extremely hard worker.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Ranked 10th in tackles on defense
despite only playing in 5 games... collected 17 tackles and had
1 pass deflection as an outside linebacker. HIGH SCHOOL:
Two-year starter for the Lynx at both defensive end and middle
linebacker... anchored Webster City’s defense in 2009 and led
them to 5-1 record in first six games including a berth in the
Class 3A Substate game while collecting 47 tackles 3 pass deflections... as a junior in 2008 had 44 tackles and 1 interception
en route to the Lynx’s 7-4 record 3A playoff run... head coach
was Bob Howard.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... saw time at both guard and center
and helped pave the way for former running back Jake Thoma’s
career-high 717 rushing yards. 2008... Started 5 games on offense at both center and guard for the Manson Eagles. 2007...
Started 10 of 12 games at both center and guard for the Eagles.
2006... Started 7 games on offense for Iowa Bruisers at offensive guard. COLLEGE: Played rugby for the University of
Northern Iowa Panthers and later became a referee for the sport.
PREP: Outstanding lineman in football for Knoxville.
#53
Jared Bell
Defensive End
#54
Jay Smith
Offensive Lineman
6’3” - 245 lbs - 4th Year
6’3” - 275 lbs - 4th Year
Doane College
Garden County (NE)
Pass rushing specialist who has racked up 15 sacks from 2008-10
as well as countless other hurries... has worked extremely hard in
off-season to become leaner and faster.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Ranked 4th on team in tackles as he
racked up 47 stops along with 5 QB sacks for -29 yards... named
to 1st Team All-WLF squad... also earned Honorable Mention AllAmerican honors by Minor League Football News. 2009... totaled
46 tackles, 7 QB sacks for -75 yards, and 2 FF for Iowa Eagles
during their WFL playoff run.... named as 1st Team All-American
by Coaches Poll and Honorable Mention All-American pick by Minor League Football News... also selected to WFL All-Star squad.
2008... had 16 tackles, 3 QB sacks, 1 FF, and 1 PD. COLLEGE:
Played tight end for Doane College, a Division II school in Nebraska. PREP: as a prep, represented GCHS in the East-West All-Star
games both his junior and senior years ... selected to All-Conference
squad his senior year... also was a State Champion Heavyweight
wrestler his senior year.
Webster City
Former defensive end who switched to center the last four
games of the 2010 season where his impact was immediately
felt... trained intensely during off-season and his tremendous
improvement will help anchor offensive line.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... totaled 11 tackles while sharing time at defensive end... switched to center for the last four
games of the season and helped the Rampage ground attack gain
721 of 1,283 total rushing yards. 2009... had 12 tackles, 3 QB
sacks for -22 yards, 2 FR in a season cut short due to a hand
injury. 2008... had 20 tackles, 5 QB sacks, and 2 FR while being name Honorable Mention All-American by Minor League
Football News... also named to NAFL All-Star game. HIGH
SCHOOL: Played for the Lynx of Webster City High School
and head coach Kurt Luhring where he was also a teammate to
fellow Rampage players Aaron Onder and Andy Sowle.
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Cory Simpson
Travis Schutt
6’ - 250 lbs - 5th Year
6’5” - 340 lbs - 2nd Year
NE Hamilton
Defensive Tackle
Manson Northwest Webster
One of only a handful of players who have played 5 (or more) seasons
dating back to 2007 with the Manson Eagles... member of the 2010
Rampage but was on active duty in Afghanistan and returned to play in
the last game of the season... has a knack for making plays whenever
he is on the field.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... collected 2 tackles in limited appearance
the last game of the season versus the Bridge City Knights.. 2009...
totaled 5 tackles and 1 QB sack for -9 yards in first four games and
helping lead Iowa Eagles to 3-1 record before leaving for Afghanistan.
2008... had 4 tackle and 2 QB sacks. 2007... played both offensive
guard and defensive tackle... had 8 tackles and 3 QB sacks. HIGH
SCHOOL: First played for the Manson Eagles in 1990 before the creation and consolidation of the Manson-Northwest Webster Cougars for
which he played from 1991-93... was an All-District defensive end in
1992 and 1993 as well as Honorable Mention All-State defensive end in
1993... had 21 tackles in a 15-14 loss against Southern Cal as a senior...
1st Team All-District selection both his junior and senior years... head
high school coach was Mike Jepson.
#68
Offensive Tackle
Hulking offensive tackle whose skill set greatly helps boost offensive line... joined the Rampage midway through last season
and played in 4 of 9 games... his full-time presence this season
will only enhance both running and passing game.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Started in 4 games and made such an
impression was named 2nd Team All-WFL and only one of nine total Rampage players to be named to All-WFL squad. COLLEGE:
Played one season at Ellsworth Community College. HIGH
SCHOOL: Four-year letterman who earned 1st Team All-State
honors as a senior in 2006 by the Des Moines Register and Iowa
Newspaper Association after helping lead Trojans to 13-0 record
and 8-man state title.. also was named to 1st Team All-Conference
squad... as a junior led team to 11-1 record and Semifinal appearance while being named 2nd Team All-State by both the DSM Register and INA... head coach was John Seiser.
#70
Eddie Shufford
Josh Christensen
6’1” - 320 lbs - 2nd Year
6’2” - 260 lbs - 3rd Year
Westside (IN)
Wartburg College / Iowa Law School
Offensive Guard
Offensive Lineman
CAL-Dows
Starting guard who suffered pre-season injury that came full circle during the Rampage season-opener and required surgery...
his loss on the line echoed the entire season but his subsequent
rehab and off-season training has put him back in top form...
has great technique and the desire to play the game he loves.
Offensive lineman who can play either tackle or guard... one of
the few linemen who consistently was in the lineup every game...
helped anchor a ground attack that rushed for 1,283 total yards
despite numerous injuries... former Math instructor who currently is attending Law School at University of Iowa.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Started and played the entire game
at offensive guard in the Rampage’s inaugural game—a contest
that he played at least one entire half with a ruptured Achilles
tendon. COLLEGE: Former walk-on at Iowa State University
who blocked for fellow Cyclone Troy Davis who led the nation
in rushing for two years and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. HIGH SCHOOL: Starred at Westside High in Indiana
where he was a 2nd Team All-Conference defensive lineman.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Paved the way for Jake Thoma’s
career-high 717 rushing yards... was a mainstay on the offensive
line. INDOOR MINOR LEAGUE: Played for the Pearl City
Predators in 2009 based out of Muscatine. COLLEGE: Played
offensive tackle at Wartburg College. HIGH SCHOOL: Twotime All-District defensive lineman at CAL-Dows while also
earning Team Defensive MVP honors... cousin to fellow Rampage player Caleb Bonjour.
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#74
Chad Swanson
Aaron Onder
6- 290 lbs - 4th Year
6’2” - 235 lbs - 2nd Year
Offensive Lineman
Defensive End
Eagle Grove
Webster City
Fourth-year player battling for top spot at center... regardless, will
see action at both center and/or offensive guard... helped pave the
way for a very formidable Rampage ground attack in 2010 that
looks to be much better this season.
Second-year player who is battling for starting role as defensive
end where he performed very well in 2010... has gotten stronger
in off-season where he competes in bench press contests... currently an 9-year veteran of the Mason City Police Department.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Started 7/9 games during Rampage’s
inaugural season. 2009... Started 10 games at center for the Iowa
Eagles during their WFL playoff run. 2008... Started 9 games for
the Manson Eagles at center... also played guard. COLLEGE:
Walked-on the Triton Football team at Iowa Central College where
he played guard until a severe concussion ended season. HIGH
SCHOOL: As a prep, was a two-year letterman and starter on both
the offensive and defensive line for the Eagle Grove Eagles... started as a sophomore and was one quarter shy of earning a varsity letter as a 10th grader... also a mainstay on special teams... as a senior,
started at both guard and center and was part of the first winning
Eagle Grove team in over 10 years... was also a 4-year letterwinner
as a heavyweight wrestler... head football coach was Bob Paulk.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Racked up 26 tackles and 1.5 QB
sacks for -22 yards despite sharing playing time... also recovered a crucial fumble in 20-18 come-from-behind win against
the Capital City Crush (May 15). HIGH SCHOOL: As a
senior at Webster City, ranked third on defense with 49 total
tackles (20 solo, 29 assist)... played in 2000 Iowa Shrine Bowl
All-Star game and is only one of three Lynx players to do so
since 2000... high school teammate to fellow Rampage players
Andy Sowle and Jay Smith... head high school coach was prep
legend Dick Tighe.
#75
#77
Joe Gilbert
Brian Miller
6’6” - 310 lbs - 5th Year
6’ - 290 lbs - 6th Year
Morningside College
Fort Dodge Senior
Defensive Tackle
Defensive Tackle
Webster City
Only one of a handful of players who had played since 2007 who is able to
play either offensive or defensive tackle—the former where he earned 1st
Team All-American honors by Minor League Football News in 2008... will
mainly play defense this season which is where he starred in college.
Only one of four Rampage players to play for Iowa Bruisers in 2006... six-year
veteran who has become one of the top defensive tackles in the country as proven
by the fact he was 1/5 finalists for the 2010 “Defensive Tackle of the Year”
award presented by Minor League Football News & Hall of Fame... holds (or
ties) Rampage team records for Most QB Sacks in A Game (2) and Season (6).
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... totaled 12 tackles and 1 QB sack for -2 yards
while doing double duty as an offensive and defensive tackle... missed first
game of season due to hand injury. 2009... started 6 games at offensive
tackle... collected 1 tackle and 1 QB sack for -11 yards before seasonending injury prevented him from playing in Iowa Eagles 1st Round WFL
playoff game. 2008... as a defensive tackle totaled 7 tackles—all of which
occurred last game of season versus the Dakota Lawdawgs... started every
game at offensive tackle where he was named a 1st Team All-American by
Minor League Football News... also earned 2nd Team All-American honors
by the Coaches Poll... selected to play in NAFL All-Star. 2007... Started
11 of 12 games at offensive tackle. COLLEGE: Played defensive tackle
at Morningside College. HIGH SCHOOL: As a prep was 1st Team AllConference in 1990 while also earning Honorable Mention All-State honors... two-year starter on Fort Dodge teams that went to Class 4A playoffs
in both 1989 and 1990... brother to fellow Rampage player Shawn Gilbert...
high school head coach was Sam Moser.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Ranked sixth on defense with 41 tackles and 6 QB
sacks for team-high -42 yards... named as 1/5 finalists for MLFN & Hall of Fame
“Defensive Lineman of the Year”... also named as 2nd Team All-American by
MLFN and 1st Team All-WFL pick. 2009... collected 42 tackles, 4 QB sacks
for -11 yards, and 1 FR for Iowa Eagles during WFL playoff run... named 2nd
Team All-American by Coaches Poll and Honorable Mention All-American by
MLFN... also named as WFL All-Star. 2008... totaled 25 tackles, 2.5 QB sacks,
1 FF, and 1 BXP... named as 2nd Team All-American by MLFN and Honorable
Mention All-American by CP while being named NAFL All-Star. 2007... racked
up 56 tackles, 2 QB sacks, and 2 FR... played in NAFL All-Star Game. 2007...
played both offensive guard and defensive tackle for Iowa Bruisers based out of
Manson. COLLEGE: Played at Iowa Central Community College for one season in 1995. HIGH SCHOOL: as a senior in 1994, helped lead Webster City
to an 8-1 regular season record and into Class 3A playoffs to finish 8-2 overall...
earned 2nd Team All-State honors as an offensive guard and was a Unanimous
1st Team All-District selection... head coach at Webster City was Dick Tighe.
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Tanner Day
Jeremiah Spitler
6’1” - 285 lbs - 3rd Year
6’2” - 210 lbs - 3rd Year
Wide Receiver
Wide Receiver
Twin River Valley
Intense two-way player who starts at offensive tackle yet loves
to play defense... only one of several offensive lineman that was
consistently in the lineup in 2010... a player whose skill level has
greatly improved under the tutelage of Coach Hansen.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... was a mainstay on the offensive line
as he started and played in every game... collected 5 tackles and
recovered 1 fumble in limited defensive action. 2009... Started
9 of 10 games at either offensive guard or tackle during Iowa
Eagles WFL playoff run... totaled 13 tackles, 1 QB sack for -5
yards, and 1 fumble recovery playing on defense when needed...
named as Team Offensive Lineman MVP. HIGH SCHOOL:
Played at Twin River Valley from 2003-2005 where he was both
an offensive and defensive lineman... head high school coach
was Dave Cirks.
#88
Clint Foth
Wide Receiver
6’4” - 215 lbs - 4th Year
Twin River Valley
Wide receiver/tight end hybrid looking to flourish in Rampage offense after
what he personally considered a sub-par 2010 season... former two-way
starter for Iowa Eagles whose size makes him a great blocker but whose
hands and speed pose a threat to defenses when stretching the field... currently holds Rampage receiving record for Career Average Per Reception
with 20.1 yards.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Caught 14 passes for 162 yards and 1 PAT-2...
also rushed the ball 1 time for 1 yard. 2009... caught 4 receptions for 114
yards (28.5 avg.), 2 TDs... also had 4 KOR for 65 yards (16.2 avg.)... defensively collected 20 tackles and 2 INTs for 32 yards as a safety... named
Honorable Mention All-American by Coaches Poll while also being named
to the All-WFL team as a tight end. 2008: Hauled in 13 receptions for 341
yards (26.2 avg.) and 4 TDs... also returned 2 kickoffs for 38 yards and had
2 tackles and 2 QB sacks in last game of season versus Dakota Lawdawgs
as a defensive end.... earned 3rd Team All-American honors by Coaches
Poll while being named Honorable Mention All-American by Minor League
Football News. COLLEGE: Played basketball at Ellsworth Community
College. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned 2nd team All-District honors while
starring at TRVHS for head coach Dave Cirks.
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Third-year player who has improved steadily every season... a
mainstay on special teams such as kickoff and kickoff return...
joins a very deep receiving corps but knows the expectations and
schematics of the system... also is able to place kick or kick off
if necessary.
MINOR LEAGUE: 2010... Returned 4 kickoffs for 30 yards
and a 7.5 average... 2009... collected 5 tackles on special teams.
HIGH SCHOOL: As a prep, played defensive end, tight end,
and kicker for the Northeast Hamilton Trojans from 1998-2001...
head high school coach was John Seiser.
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#6
Ben Wolford
Blake Zacharias
6’2” - 235 lbs
6’3” - 185 lbs
Quarterback
Drake University
Parker (AZ)
Former colliegiate player (and ex-teammate of Rampage player John Elkin who lured him
to unretire) who is battling for the starting quarterback position... dating back to his sophomore year in high school has gone 34-6 as starting quarterback... a true field general.
COLLEGE: 3-year letterman and two-year starter for the Bulldogs from 1993-1996... as a
senior in 1996 passed for 2,145 yards, 17 TDs, and 6 INTs while rushing for 675 yards and 1
TD en route to Bulldog’s 8-3 record and Runner-Up status in Pioneer League... as a junior in
‘95 passed for 725 yards as team went 8-1-1 and win first-ever league championsip. HIGH
SCHOOL: A three-year starter at both quarterback and safety for the Broncs from 1990-92
who led them to consecutive conference titles in 1991 & ‘92... three-time 1st Team AllState player as a safety who also earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors as quarterback in
1991 & ‘92... as a junior in 1991, passed for over 1,000 yards while as a senior rushed for
over 1,000 yards while accumulating over 500 yards in the air.
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Quarterback
Univerity of Iowa
BCLUW
Newcomer who is battling for top quarterback spot... tall, athletic, and has great mobility along with a very nice throwing ability.
HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2008 led Comets to 5-4 record and literally one foot
from the end zone and playoff bid as he completed 79 of 152 passes for 1,023 yards,
9 TDs and 6 INTs with a 120.2 QB rating... also had 50 rushes for 192 yards with 5
TDs... erned 1st Team All-District honors as well as a spot on the 1st Team TimesRepublican All-Area Football squad... named to ICFA Academic All-State squad.... in
2007 led BCLUW to 6-3 record while being named to the 1st Team of the All-District
squad... also once rushed, received, and passed for two touchdowns in a game and his
TD reception was deemed “2007 All-Area Play of the Year”... as a sophomore in 2006
passed for 4 TDs against #1 ranked Aplington-Parkersburg in the 4th quarter... current
Rampage player Josh Christensen was former high school coach.
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Dillon Timm
Monterio Poe
5’11” - 175 lbs
5’7’ - 170 lbs
Defensive Back
H-Back
NE Hamilton
One of only two players on the roster who at the start of the season is still
in high school... fast, quick, and smart player who will see time at defensive
back and on special teams.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starter for the Trojans who helped lead them
to playoffs for 7th consecutive time... as a senior in 2010 led squad to 12-1
record and into Quarterfinals... also named 1st Team All-District... as a junior in 2009 earned 2nd Team All-District honors after leading the team
with 75 solo and 125 total tackles while also intercepting 2 passes en route
to a 10-2 record and District Runner-up status while advacing to the Quarterfinals... brother to fellow Rampage player Dirk Timm.
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Fort Dodge Senior
Fastest player on the squad who will see a great amount of time at both running back and receiver... also has great power, speed, and endurance.
COLLEGE: Played running back for the ICCC Tritons. HIGH SCHOOL:
Two-year starter for the Dodgers who in 2007 rushed the ball 201 times for
948 yards and 5 TDs in the most difficult Class 4A schedule... rushed for the
school’s fifth-best output in a game when he had 36 carries for 243 yards in
a 18-13 win over Mason City... also had a 195 yard outing against CB Abraham and 166 yards vs. Ames.... served as a co-captain as a senior... named
as a Unanimous 1st Team All-CIML selection... as a junior in 2006, rushed
for 289 yards and 3 TDs... a 4-year letterwinner in track.
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Jim Roberts
Leo Stucky
6’2” - 190 lbs
6’2” - 225 lbs
Defensive Back
Fullback
Webster City
Newcomer to the game who has shown athletic skill and ability... tested
well at team combine and should see playing time on special teams and as
a defensive back.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Webster City High School.
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Big, physical, and fast player who will see action at both fullback and defensive end... also is able to punt if necessary.
COLLEGE: Played for ICCC Tritons for one season where he was a punter. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starter for the Gaels where mainly played
fullback and led team to 11-1 record and Class 2A Semifinals in 2005... also
named 1st Team All-District as a punter after averaging 36.7 yards per punt
for a total of 50 kicks... carried the ball 7 times for 83 yards (11.9 avg.) and
1 TD... as a junior in 2004, helped squad go 9-2 and advance to 1st Round
as he rushed 61 times for 170 yards and 3 TDs while punting 29 times for a
36.4 average... head coach was Dick Tighe.
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#66
Justin Decker
Cody Mosbach
5’10” - 210 lbs
6’2” - 220 lbs
Outside Linebacker
Algona
Athlete who is able to play several positions including offensive guard, defensive end, and linebacker... mainly will be used as a linebacker.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starter and letterman for Bulldogs from 20072008... as a senior in 2008, helped squad go 5-4 and qualify for Substate
Round of 3A playoffs... also named to 2nd Team All-District squad while
serving as a team captain... in 2007 assisted Bulldogs in 5-4 campaign.
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Defensive End
Webster City
One of two players on the roster who at the start of the season is still in high
school... moved during preseason from tackle to end to utilize his speed and
quickness.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year letterman and starter for the Lynx... as a senior
in 2010, helped the Lynx to an 8-1 regular season record and #9 state ranking
in Class 3A before falling in 1st Round game to finish 8-2 which is the first
time since 1994 a Webster City squad won 8 or more games... earned 1st Team
All-District honors as defensive tackle where racked up 34 tackles (14 solo,
20 assists)... as a junior in ‘09 assisted the Lynx in going 5-1 in first six games
and qualifying for Substate Round... brother to fellow Rampage player Tyler
Mosbach.
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Bernard Abalu
Mike McCrady
6’4” - 265 lbs
6’1” - 265 lbs
Offensive Lineman
Bellport (NY)
Newcomer to the Rampage who began season as tight end but moved to offensive line where his quickness, speed, and willingness to play the game will make
him a valuable asset.
Defensive Tackle
Fort Dodge Senior
One of several defensive tackles who will see playing time in position
wealthy with talent.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year letterman and one-year starter for Dodgers.
HIGH SCHOOL: In High School was a 1st Team All-State and All-District
defensive back who also earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors.
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Ted Lawson
Ben Palmer
5’8” - 210 lbs
6’2” - 340 lbs
Middle Linebacker
Clarion-Goldfield
Newcomer to the game and oldest player on the team who at age 43 tested
very well during team combine as proven by his bench press of 225 lbs for
21 reps which was overall third-best total... learning to play middle linebacker and should do well with this strength and quickness.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Clarion-Goldfield High School.
Defensive Tackle
Fort Dodge Senior
Big, strong, physical player who has shown great agility and speed for a
player his size... will see playing time at tackle in a position group that
already has great depth.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for the Dodgers and was a teammate of fellow
Rampage player Monterio Poe.
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CATEGORY
RECORD
OPPONENT
DATE
POINTS SCORED
GAME
SEASON
33 points
113 points
Quad City Stallions
6/26/10
2010
RUSHING YARDS GAINED
GAME
SEASON
AVERAGE PER GAME
236 yards
1,283
142.5 yards
Quad City Stallions
6/26/10
2010
2010
PASSING YARDS GAINED
GAME
SEASON
AVERAGE PER GAME
226 yards
1,178
130.8 yard
Nebraska Wildcats
5/1/10
2010
2010
2 points
202 points
Quad City Stallions
5/22/10
2010
Capital City Crush
5/15/10
2010
2010
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
POINTS ALLOWED
GAME
SEASON
RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED
GAME
7 yards
SEASON
853 yards
SEASON AVERAGE
94.7 yards per game
PASSING YARDS ALLOWED
GAME
SEASON
SEASON AVERAGE
32 yards
815 yards
90.5 yards per game
Nebraska Wildcats
5/1/10
2010
2010
1st DOWNS GAINED
GAME
SEASON
17
105
Quad City Stallions
6/26/10
2010
1st DOWNS ALLOWED
GAME
6
Capital City Crush
Bridge City Knights
SEASON
69
5/15/10
7/10/10
2010
ATTENDANCE AT HOME GAMES
GAME
SEASON
428
1,470
5/1/10
2010
CONSECUTIVE GAMES STARTED
John Elkin
Chris McNiel
39
31
2007-10
2007-10
OTHER
TEAM RECORDS
37
TIMOTHY J. FINUCAN
(515) 832-4155
508 SECOND STREET
WEBSTER CITY, IA 50595
Powering Business Worldwide
2317 Superior Street
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SPONSORS
Offensive Records
CATEGORY
RECORD
PERSON
OPPONENT
DATE
PASSING
YARDS / GAME
YARDS / SEASON
YARDS / CAREER
226 yards
735 yards
735 yards
Clint Howard
Clint Howard
Clint Howard
Nebraska Wildcats
5/1/10
2010
2010
COMPLETIONS / GAME
COMPLETIONS / SEASON
COMPLETIONS / CAREER
15 completions
51 completions
51 completions
Clint Howard
Clint Howard
Clint Howard
Nebraska Wildcats
5/1/10
2010
2010
ATTEMPTS / GAME
ATTEMPTS / SEASON
ATTEMPTS / CAREER
36 attempts
120 attempts
120 attempts
Clint Howard
Clint Howard
Clint Howard
Nebraska Wildcats
5/1/10
2010
2010
TOUCHDOWNS / GAME
TOUCHDOWNS / SEASON
TOUCHDOWNS / CAREER
3 touchdowns
7 touchdowns
7 touchdowns
Clint Howard
Clint Howard
Clint Howard
Capital City Crush
5/15/10
2010
2010
RECEIVING
RECEPTIONS / GAME
4 receptions
Nebraska Wildcats
Quad City Stallions
RECEPTIONS / SEASON
RECEPTIONS / CAREER
17 receptions
102 receptions
Kevin Kannuan
Andrew Goeb
Andrew Goeb
Chris McNiel
5/1/10
5/22/10
2010
2007-10
YARDS / GAME
YARDS / SEASON
YARDS / CAREER
101 yards
349 yards
1,569 yards
Kevin Kannuan
Andrew Goeb
Chris McNiel
Nebraska Wildcats
5/1/10
2010
2007-10
TOUCHDOWNS / GAME
2 touchdowns
Kevin Kannuan
Nebraska Wildcats
Capital City Crush
TOUCHDOWNS / SEASON
TOUCHDOWNS / CAREER
4 touchdowns
14 touchdowns
Kevin Kannuan
Chris McNiel
5/1/10
5/15/10
2010
2007-10
AVG. PER CATCH / SEASON
AVG. PER CATCH / CAREER
22.3 yards per catch
20.1 yards per catch
Kevin Kannuan
Clint Foth
2010
2008-10
RUSHING
RUSHING
YARDS / GAME
YARDS / SEASON
YARDS / CAREER
127 yards
717 yards
1,799 yards
Jake Thoma
Jake Thoma
Jake Thoma
Capital City Crush
5/1/10
2010
2008-10
RUSHES / GAME
RUSHES / SEASON
RUSHES / CAREER
30 rushes
163 rushes
420 carries
Jake Thoma
Jake Thoma
Jake Thoma
Capital City Crush
5/15/10
2010
2008-10
TOUCHDOWNS / GAME
TOUCHDOWNS / SEASON
TOUCHDOWNS / CAREER
2 touchdowns
3 touchdowns
8 touchdowns
Jake Thoma
Dan Schaa
Jake Thoma
Quad City Stallions
6/26/10
2010
2008-10
EXTRA POINTS
GAME
SEASON
CAREER
4 extra points
6 extra points
6 extra points
Nate Treibel
Nate Treibel
Nate Treibel
Quad City Stallions
6/26/10
2010
2010
OFFENSIVE RECORDS
39
Bruce Wagner
Phone: (515) 576-3991
Fax: (515) 576-0473
Cell: (515) 835-2104
2475 170th Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501-8555
E-mail: [email protected]
Webster City
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SPONSORS
Ames
Defensive Records
CATEGORY
RECORD
PERSON
OPPONENT
DATE
TACKLES
GAME
14 tackles
Andy Sowle
John Elkin
Quad City Stallions
Quad City Stallions
Bridge City Knights
SEASON
CAREER
97 tackles
356 tackles
John Elkin
John Elkin
5/22/10
5/22/10
7/10/10
2010
2007-10
INTERCEPTIONS
GAME
1 interception
SEASON
CAREER
3 interceptions
9 interceptions
Andy Sowle, Josh Chambers, Joe Stattelman, Darren Holtkamp,
John Elkin, Dirk Timm, Bret Hilpipre
Dirk Timm
2010
Andy Sowle
2007-10
INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS
GAME
45 yard return
SEASON
54 return yards
CAREER
110 return yards
Andy Sowle
Dirk Timm
Andy Sowle
Capital City Crush
6/19/10
2010
2007-10
INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWNS
GAME / SEASON
29 yards
Dirk Timm
Nebraska Wildcats
6/5/10
Capital City Crush
Capital City Crush
6/12/10
6/12/10
2010
2008-10
Des Moines Blaze
5/8/10
2010
2007-10
QUARTERBACK SACKS
GAME
2 sacks
SEASON
CAREER
6 sacks
15 sacks
Jared Bell
Brian Miller
Brian Miller
Jared Bell
FORCED FUMBLES
GAME
SEASON
CAREER
2 forced fumbles
4 forced fumbles
12 forced fumbles
John Elkin
John Elkin
John Elkin
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
GAME
1 fumble recovery
SEASON
CAREER
2 fumble recoveries
9 fumble recoveries
Andy Sowle, Dirk Timm, Bret Hilpipre, Darren Holtkamp,
John Elkin, Aaron Onder, Tanner Day
Andy Sowle, Dirk Timm, Brett Hilpipre
Andy Sowle
2010
2007-10
PASS BREAK-UPS
GAME
3 pass break-ups
SEASON
CAREER
7 pass break-ups
11 pass break-ups
Joe Stattelman
Josh Chambers
Josh Chambers
Andy Sowle
5/22/10
5/22/10
2010
2007-10
Quad City Stallions
Quad City Stallions
DEFENSIVE RECORDS
41
2011 SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
We play for the love of the fans and for the love of the game. Thanks to all of our season ticket holders for
their support. The following people pre-purchased their season tickets by Wednesday, April 15th, 2011:
Aaron Onder
Alesia Ridenour
Alice Spitler
Allen Treibel
Anita Klinger
Ashley Carstens
Ashley Maikhio
Barbara Crooks
Beckie Schossow
Blake Zacharias
Bettendorf Football
Bonjour Family
Carolyn Friesth
Casey’s Custom Colors
Charles Clayton
Chris & Steph Kliegl
Chris Crooks-Rocker
Chris Goeb
Chuck & Flo Stein
Chuck Tack
Conrad Technologies
Cory Anderson
Cory Simpson
Curt & Sharon Smith
Dale & LeAnn Stuhr
Dale’s Petroleum Service
Dave Stoakes / Lynx Supply
Dawn Sherman
Dean Heidman
Dean Shutt
Deb Haren
Diane Blom
Dick Kliegl
Donald Miller
Dr. Mark H. Andrew, MD
Duncombe Gas & Grocery
Eaton Corporation
Elberg Law Office
Erin Christian
Estlund Heating & Cooling
Fosters Funeral Home
Foth Family
Frances Wood
Frye Farm Management
Godfathers Pizza
Grid Iron Grill
Harold Elliot
James Wood
Jayme Burford
Jane Lindstrom
Jennie McCrady
Jennifer Schnell
Jerry Malloy Family
Jerry Robinson
Jewel Nuehring
Jill McGinty Dawson
Jim & Deb Gilbert
Jim Bryan Roofing
John Hostetler
Justin Decker
Kate Hazel
Katherine Cook
Kathy Lee
Kati Swanson
Kellie Bates
Ken Malaise
Kenzie & Jud Ollinger
Kimberly Arnold
Kimberly Hurt
Kristi Klein
Kroona Law Office
Lana Alexander
Lance & Sam Lennon
Layla Rysavy
LeAnn Timm
Lindsay & Robert Ehn
Lindse Purcell
Little Joe’s Computers
Logan Welch
Mark McCrady
Mark Sorenseon
Marty McKinney & Family
Mary Bryan
McKinley Bailey
McMurray Hatchery
Mike McCrady, Sr.
Muhlenbruch Insurance Agency
Nathan Ribbey
Neighborhood Realty
Nick Carter & Janae Smith
P & P Electric
Pagel Business Repair & Lock
Pasquales
Pat Kannuan
R Company
Rachel Wood
Racing Unlimited
ReMarket
Riley-Armstrong Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Rob Wagner Trucking, LLC
Ruby Schossow
Sara Sheeder
Schaa Farms
Schnur Trucking
Seneca Foundry, Inc.
Seneca Street Saloon
Seth McGrane
Shawne Check
Sports Page Bar & Grill
Stump’s Snow & Mow
Sue Reeves
Susie & Steve Drew
Taylor Elliot
Ted Lawson
Terry Pavel
Tim Finucan
Todd Lovelace
Tony’s Tire
Tracie Hurt
Tracy & Diane Campbell
Troy Hassebrock
Verizon Wireless
Wal-Mart
Webster City Federal
Webster City Medical Clinic
Webster City RV
Webster City Schools
Wilson House Boys
Windows & Webs
Wolfe Eye Clinic
Woodman Controls Company
Thank you Rampage fans and sponsors...
the 2011 season would not be possible without you!
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2011 SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
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