2009 Players of the Game

The following players have earned "Players of the Game" honors as selected by the Coaching Staff:

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Joe Gilbert Guard Outstanding Run Blocking

OFFENSIVE BACK Jake Thoma Tailback 24 rushes for 127 yards 1 touchdown

OFFENSIVE BACK Ross Haren Tailback 11 rushes for 90 yards 2 touchdowns

SPECIAL TEAMS Chris McNiel Multiple Positions Outstanding hustle & play

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Jared Bell End 3 tackles 1 pass deflection

DEFENSIVE BACK John Elkin Middle Linebacker 5 tackles 1 fum. recov. for TD

DEFENSIVE BACK Joel Doolittle Outside Linebacker 9 tackles 1 QB Sack

DEFENSIVE BACK Joe Stattelman Back 3 tackles 1 INT & 1 pass def.

vs. River City Raiders - May 9, 2009

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Jeff Hedman Guard Outstanding Run Blocking

OFFENSIVE BACK Clint Foth Tight End 2 catches for 69 yards 1 touchdown

SPECIAL TEAMS Joel Doolittle Punter 30-yard average

1 QB Sack

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Brian Miller Defensive Tackle 7 tackles, 2 QB sacks

DEFENSIVE BACK Andy Sowle Defensive Back 14 tackles, 3 pass deflections, 1 INT

vs. Quad City Stallions - May 30, 2009

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Jeff Hedman Guard Outstanding Run Blocking

OFFENSIVE BACK Ross Haren Tailback 11 rushes for 69 yards 1 touchdown

SPECIAL TEAMS Clint Foth Special Teams 2 returns for 41 yards

1 QB Sack

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Jared Bell Defensive End 6 tackles, 2 QB sacks

DEFENSIVE BACK Andy Sowle Defensive Back 10 tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR

vs. River City Raiders - June 6, 2009

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Josh Seltz Tackle Outstanding Run Blocking

OFFENSIVE BACK Jake Thoma Tailback 14 rushes for 115 yards,, 1 TD

OFFENSIVE BACK Chris McNiel Wide Receiver 7 receptions for 107 yards

SPECIAL TEAMS Ross Haren Kick Returner 3 returns for 80 yards

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Jared Bell End 8 tackles, 1 QB Sack

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Cory Simpson Tackle 8 tackles, 1 QB Sack

DEFENSIVE BACK Cory Stuhr Linebacker 10 tackles

DEFENSIVE BACK   Andy Sowle Back 10 tackles

vs. Iowa Sharks - June 13, 2009

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Tanner Day Center Outstanding Blocking

OFFENSIVE BACK Ross Haren Tailback 7 rushes for 71 yards

OFFENSIVE BACK Chris McNiel Wide Receiver 4 receptions for 77 yards, TD

SPECIAL TEAMS Chris McNiel Kick Returner 2 returns for 110 yards, TD

DEFENSIVE BACK Cory Stuhr Linebacker 12 tackles

DEFENSIVE BACK John Elkin Linebacker 14 tackles, 1 INT, 1 pass deflection

DEFENSIVE BACK   Andy Sowle Back 12 tackles, 2 INTs

vs. Cedar Valley Vikings - June 20, 2009

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Kevin Wood Guard Outstanding Blocking

OFFENSIVE UTILITY Travis Hurt Fullback/Offensive Tackle Multi-Purpose Player

OFFENSIVE BACK Chris McNiel Wide Receiver 6 receptions for 108 yards, TD

SPECIAL TEAMS Heath Reynolds Kicker 2/3 extra points

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Tanner Day Tackle 7 Tackles

DEFENSIVE BACK John Elkin Linebacker 12 tackles

DEFENSIVE BACK   Joel Doolittle Linebacker 3 tackles, 2 QB sacks for -16 yards

vs. Quad City Stallions, June 27, 2009

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Chad Swanson Center Outstanding Blocking

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Kevin Wood Guard Outstanding Blocking

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Jeff Hedman Guard Outstanding Blocking

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Josh Seltz Tackle Outstanding Blocking

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Tanner Day Tackle Outstanding Blocking

OFFENSIVE BACK Jerry Mosley Tight End Outstanding Blocking

OFFENSIVE BACK Ross Haren Tailback 18 rushes for 100 yards

OFFENSIVE BACK Jake Thoma Tailback 20 rushes for 109 yards

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Jared Bell End 10 tackles, 1 QB Sack

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Brian Miller Defensive Tackle 7 tackles, 1 QB sack, 1 blocked punt

DEFENSIVE BACK John Elkin Linebacker 18 tackles, 1 pass deflection

DEFENSIVE BACK Joe Stattelman Back 7 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 pass deflection