Coach K & Stampede are CHAMPS!!!

Aug 2nd, 2008

The undefeated (10-0) Superior Stampede took care of business Saturday by dominating the Eau Claire Crush (9-1) in a 27-14 victory in front of 1,200 fans in Superior!  QB Dave White went 8-9 for 95 yards with 2 TD's to lead the way on offense, while Ramon Burroughs led the defense with 8 tackles and a game-changing 82 yard interception return.  26 year-old head coach Matt Krivinchuk capped off his rookie season by bringing the title to Superior.  Veteran Shaun Frye was seen clutching the trophy all night and wouldn't put it down!  Thanks to Chuck Androsky & Superior Skydivers for flying in the game ball!
On tap:
 
August 9th:  NEFL All-Star game in Eau Claire.  The Stampede have 17 players participating in the game.
 
August 16th: NEFL-NAFL Showcase-  The Stampede take on the Twin Cities Lumberjacks in Irondale, Mn.
 
August 17th:  Stampede banquet at The Buffalo House
 
**The Stampede are waiting a possible invite to play in either the Wisconsin Semi-Pro championship series or the National Football Events Midwest tournament.

July 26th, 2008

The Superior Stampede (9-0) defeated the Chippewa Valley Predators (4-5) for the third time this season by a score of 20-14 to advance to the Elite Bowl on August 2nd. 

Stampede leaders were:
 
QB Dave White  12/17  166 yards 1 TD
RB Kevin Guillory  21 carries for 106 yards
FB Joe Dupree    12 carries 60 yards 2 TD's
WR LaShawn Bullock  3 catches  86 yards 1 TD
SS  Nate Glinski  6 tackles  1 INT

July 19th, 2008

The Superior Stampede (8-0) defeated the Central Wisconsin Panthers (1-7) on Saturday, 35-0 to complete an undefeated regular season!  The Stampede outgained the Panthers 435-71 in total yardage. 

Some of leaders were:
 
LB Tim Manns 16 tackles
RB Kevin Guillory  8 rushes for 94 yards; 1 reception 36 yard TD
RB Jalon Hopkins 5 rushes for 70 yards 1 TD
RB LaShawn Bullock  1 rush 50 yards 1 TD; 1 reception 11 yards 1 TD
FS Crockett Turcotte  2 INT's
 
The Stampede will now host the Western Conference Championship game next Saturday, 7/26 at 4:00 p.m. in Superior against the Chippewa Valley Predators (4-4).  The game will be broadcast by www.ifan.tv and by The Fan 560 WEBC.

July 12th, 2008

The Superior Stampede traveled to Barron, Wisconsin on Saturday and beat the Northwest Wisconsin Wolverines, 26-18 to move to 7-0 on the season and maintain possession of "The Badger" in " The Battle for the Badger III"!  The Stampede were led by:
 
RB Kevin Guillory  15 rushes for 106 yds 1 TD & 1 2-pt. conversion
RB/KR Jalon Hopkins 10 carries for 82yds 2 TD's; 90 yd Kick-off return TD
CB D.J. Wright 2 INT's

June 28th, 2008

The Superior Stampede (6-0) traveled to Norway, Michigan on Saturday and defeated the Upper Peninsula Arctic Blast (3-3), 36-22 to clinch a #1 seed and a home conference playoff game on July 26th, 2008! 

The team leaders were as follows:
 
QB David White  7/16  279 yards  3 TD's
RB Jalon Hopkins  10 rushes 105 yards  1 TD
WR Kevin Guillory  2 catches  130 yards  2 TD's
K   Ben Blomdahl   35 yard FG
LB Tim Manns       15 tackles
CB  Tony Murray    12 tackles
LB Nick Farrell         10 tackles
 
The Stampede's offense had 566 total yards, while the defense forced six turnovers.

June 21st, 2008

The Superior Stampede (5-0) traveled to Carson Park in Eau Claire on Saturday and knocked off the Chippewa Valley Predators (3-2), 19-11 in front of a packed stadium.  The Stampede outgained the Predators 290-124 in total yardage while the defense forced five Predator turnovers.  QB Dave White was 10/20 138 yards 2 TD's and 2 INT's, while completing passes to seven different receivers.  The defense was led by the hard hitting of linebackers Tim Manns and Nick Farrell, who combined for 14 tackles and one INT.  The Stampede travel to Norway, Michigan this Saturday to face their first non-conference opponent in the Upper Peninsula Arctic Blast (3-2) with a 2:00 p.m. kick-off.

June 14th, 2008

The Superior Stampede defeated the East Metro Phoenix on Saturday, 42-7 at Richard Walton Park in Oakdale, Mn.  The Stampede outgained the Phoenix, 461-147 in total yards.  The offense was led by QB David White (UW-Crookston), who went 16-22 for 190 yards and 4 TD's.! 

Players of the game were:
 
Offense:

  QB David White 16/22  190 yds 4 TD's

RB Kevin Guillory 9 rushes for 132 yds 1 TD/ 2 catches for 22 yds

WR LaShawn Bullock 3 catches for 48 yds and 2 TD's/ 1 rush for 20
 
Defense:
            DE Marlon Glaspie 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble

LB Nick Farrell 7 tackles

LB Tim Manns 5 tackles, fumble recovery

DE Brad Corry 1 sack
 
Special Teams:

Kick-off coverage #54 Adam Dillon 3 tackles

June 7th, 2008

The Superior Stampede (3-0) defeated the Northwest Wisconsin Wolverines (0-3), 35-8 Saturday to maintain possession of "The Badger", the wood-carved traveling trophy!  The Stampede were led by their defensive pass rush, as they sacked the Wolverine QB ten times!  Leading the defense were DE Brad Corry (4 sacks) and DE Marlon Glaspie (3 sacks).  The offense, meanwhile, outgained the Wolverines, 361-153 in total offense. 

Players of the game were:
 
Offense:  RB Kevin Guillory.... 5 rushes for 40 yards, 1 catch for 74 yards and a TD, and 1 pass for 10 yards and a TD.....FB Joe Dupree, who had 7 rushes for 59 yards and 1 TD
 
Defense:  DE Brad Corry...4 sacks
              DE Marlon Glaspie....3 sacks
 
Special Teams:  Tony Murray (kick-off)

May 31st, 2008

The Superior Stampede (2-0) defeated the Chippewa Valley Predators (1-1) Saturday in the Miller Lite Bowl II!  The Stampede were led by the rushing of All-American Kevin Guillory, who rushed for 146 yards, a TD, and a 2-pt. conversion, while rookie Jalon Hopkins returned a punt for 85 yards and a game-changing TD!  The Stampede outgained the Predators 277-149, while holding them to 1 yard of offense in the second quarter and 17 yards in the fourth.  The defense was led by LB Tim Manns, who recorded 12 tackles.  FB Joe Dupree scored the game winner from one yard out with just over two minutes remaining. 

Players of the game were:
 
Offense:  RB Kevin Guillory & OL Andy McKinnon
Defense:  LB Tim Manns & Tony Murray
Special Teams:  PR Jalon Hopkins

May 17th, 2008

The Superior Stampede (1-0) crushed the East Metro Phoenix (0-1), 41-0 in their 2008 NEFL season opener.  The Stampede offense amassed 233 yards rushing and 347 yards total while scoring six touchdowns.  They were led by 2-time All-American Kevin Guillory with two TD's, while rookie Jalon Hopkins put on a show scoring three electrifying TD's of his own!  The defense, meanwhile, held the Phoenix to 21 yards of total offense (-1 passing and 22 rushing), while sacking the QB twice and forcing three turnovers! 

The Players of the game were:
 
Offense:  Kevin Guillory & Jalon Hopkins
Defense:  Brad Corry
Special Teams:  Cody Jazdzewski

Oct 6th, 2007

The Superior Stampede (9-3) were knocked out of the MFL playoffs Saturday with a 16-0 loss at the hands of the Twin Cities Lumberjacks (9-1).  The Lumberjacks scoring came by a 1 yard TD run by RB Keith Williams and an 11 yard TD reception by WR Ben Seiben. 

The Stampede were led by:
 
RB Hollis Dukes  20 carries for 74 yards & 1 pass for 33 yards
LB Nick Farrell  9 tackles
LB Nathaniel Coward  6 tackles 1 sack
LB Tim Manns  8 tackles

Sept 29th, 2007

The Superior Stampede (9-2) crushed the Cedar Valley (IA) Vikings on Saturday, 42-0 to advance to the MFL semi-finals for the second year in a row.  The Stampede were led by:
 
RB Kevin Guillory  20 carries for 169 yards & 2 TD's
WR LaShawn Bullock  2 catches  69 yards  1 TD
SS Mike "Sammy" Williams  6 tackles  1 INT  1 defensive TD
 
The Stampede defense recorded their second straight shutout while sacking the Vikings QB 8 times & forcing three turnovers.

Sept 22nd, 2007

The Superior Stampede (8-2) closed out the 2007 regular season in style on Saturday with a 41-0 shutout over the Minnesota Maulers (3-7) in Superior.  The Stampede will now host the first round of the MFL Playoffs on Saturday, September 29th vs the Cedar Valley Vikings, with a 7:05 p.m. kick-off! 

Leading the Stampede were:
 
RB Kevin Guillory 14 carries for 97 yards
WR/RB Hollis Dukes 8 carries for 41 yards 1 TD/2 catches for 19 yards 1 TD
RB Matt Grammer 6 carries for 10 yards 1 TD
FB James Olson  1 carry for 54 yards 1 TD
 
 
LB Nathaniel Coward  10 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 TD
DE Travis Larson 2 tackles, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 1 TD
LB Tim Manns 8 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble
LB Nick Farrell 7 tackles
SS Crockett Turcotte 7 tackles
CB Nate Glinski 1 INT
FS Mark Olson 1 INT
 
***the Stampede defense forced six Maulers turnovers and scored two touchdowns!

Sept 16th, 2007

The Superior Stampede (7-2) were upended by the Central Minnesota
Thunderbirds (5-1) 19-0 on Sunday at St. Johns University in Collegeville,
Minnesota. The Stampede committed five turnovers to the Thunderbirds three.
The Stampede were led by:

DE Brad Corry 2 sacks
SS Rob Smith 3 tackles 1 INT 1 Blocked extra point

The Stampede will close out the regular season this Saturday at home at
7:00p.m. against the Minnesota Maulers (3-6), before hosting the first round
of the MFL playoffs on September 29th.

Sept 9th, 2007

The Superior Stampede (7-1)(5-1) defeated the five-time MFL Champions, Minnesota Maulers (3-5), 28-3 Sunday at Minnetonka High School.  The Stampede defense took the game over, sacking the Maulers QB eight times, forcing six turnovers, intercepting four passes, and scoring two TD's. 

The defense was led by:

SS Darrin Dzuck  16 yard fumble recovery TD
CB Courtney Walters  44 yard INT return TD
FS Andel Brown 3 tackles 2 INT's
LB Tim Manns  8 tackles 2 forced fumbles
DE Travis Larson 2 sacks
DT Cody Jazdzewski 2 sacks
LB Nick Farrell 5 tackles 1 INT

Aug 18th, 2007

The Superior Stampede (6-1)(4-1) defeated the previously undefeated Twin Cities Lumberjacks (6-1) 16-14 in a game for the ages.  The Lumberjacks had averaged 33 points per game entering the contest.  The Stampede showed why their defense is one of the best in minor league football, and 2006 MFL Player of the Year Kevin Guillory showed why he is the team leader.  The game came down to a 27 yard field goal attempt by the Lumberjacks, however, it was blocked by Stampede captain and 2-time All-American linebacker Nick Farrell to effectively end the game.   The entire Stampede team gets the game ball for this one! 

Leading the Stampede were:

LB Nick Farrell  11 tackles & one blocked FG
RB Kevin Guillory  24 carries for 142 yards & one TD
WR Rob Smith  2 catches for 100 yards
QB Seth Larson  5 for 11 for 138 yards & one TD
DE Brad Corry   one blocked punt

***The Stampede dedicate their win to WR Jared Murray.  You are in our thoughts and prayers!***

SCORING SUMMARY

1ST QUARTER

None

2nd QUARTER

13:27 Stampede  23 yd FG  Ben Blomdahl  (3-0)

    :17 Stampede  Seth Larsen to Sean Gallagher 15 yd pass

2 pt Conv No Good  (9-0)

3rd QUARTER

None

4th QUARTER

12:58  Lumberjacks Paul Ciochetto 1 yd run Scott Schneweis Ex P  (9-7)

12:12  Stampede  Kevin Guillory 53 yd run Ben Blomdahl Ex P  (16-7)

4:05  Lumberjacks  Paul Ciochetto to Mike Iverson Jr. 11 yd Pass

Scott Schneweis Ex P  (16-14)

Aug. 4th, 2007

The Superior Stampede (4-1)(2-1) were defeated by the defending MFL Champions, the Midwest Pioneers (3-1)(2-1), 16-6 Saturday in Mounds View, Mn.  The Stampede defense sacked QB Nate Harrington four times and intercepted him twice, however the Stampede offense fell short on three red-zone opportunities, including leaving points on the board.  After allowing two second quarter TD's, the Stampede defense shutout the Pioneers in the second half and limited them to three first downs.  The Stampede will host the Cass County (Lincoln) Renegades of Nebraska this Saturday in a game that will mark the return of Stampede All-American DE Dan Turcotte, Jr.  Game time is set for 4:05 p.m. and the game can be heard on The Fan 560 WEBC, and seen on www.ifan.tv.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

No Scoring

2nd Quarter

12:24 Pioneers  Jon Robinson 24 yrd run Jon Dierkhising EX p (7-0)

7:13  Pioneers  Nate Harrington 32 yrd pass to Damien Rochon-Washington            EX P missed(13-0)

3:52  Pioneers  Jon Dierkhising 42 yrd FG  (16-0)

3rd Quarter

5:41  Seth Larson 23 yrd pass to Kevin Guillory  2 pt conv no good (16-6)

4th Quarter 

No Scoring

Final Score 

Midwest Pioneers          16

Superior Stampede        6

July 28th, 2007

The Superior Stampede defeated the Winona/Lacrosse Roughriders on Saturday in a 2-0 forfeit, as the Roughriders turned their bus around mid-trip and decided not to show.  The MFL Commissioner, Terry Sullivan, immediately suspended them from playing anymore games ever unless they pay the Stampede organization for damages incurred by not playing the game.  The Stampede were not notified by any member of the Roughriders until 11:45 for a 4:05 kick-off.  The Stampede did get some work in, however, when Duluth-Superior Shoremen owner, George Booth, agreed to contact his players and lend Shoremen uniforms in a controlled "game."  The final score was 47-0 Stampede.  The Stampede will now get ready for a MFL showdown against the defending league champions, Midwest Pioneers.  More info. to come.

July 14th, 2007

The Superior Stampede (3-0)(1-0) started the 2007 MFL season in style on Saturday with a 40-0 thrashing of the Iowa Threshers (1-2)(0-1).  The offense was led by QB Seth Larson (10/18 for 205 & 3 TD's w/ 1 INT), while the defense accounted for 11 QB sacks and two safeties. 

Leading the defense were:

DE Brad Corry  3 sacks
DE Travis Larson 3 sacks
DT Kevin Szczyrbak  2.5 sacks

The Stampede thank the City of Superior for the proclamation, the Skydivers who flew in the game ball, and most of all to Bruce Mathison for talking to the team before the game, providing the ceremonial coin flip, and for letting the Stampede players know that anything is possible with hard work!