WFL

Balanced attack key in Rampage’s 8-2 victory over Quad City Stallions to collect second win in a row
May 23, 2010
The Midwest Rampage improved their overall record to 2-2  (1-1 in Heartland Division) with a 8-2 victory over the Quad City Stallions (1-3) in Rock Island, Illinois, on Saturday.   Traveling just over 3 hours with 38 total players, the Rampage found themselves down 2-0 after QB Clint Howard was sacked in the endzone after DB Joe Stattelman intercepted a pass on the Stallions’ initial series.  The Stallions lead lasted until the last 4 minutes of the game despite the fact that the Rampage’s offense consistently moved the ball the entire game using a balanced running attack led by RB Jake Thoma and Dan Schaa.  As well, Howard found multiple receivers including TEs Clint Foth and Zach Klaver along with WRs Andrew Goeb and Nate Treibel; however, playing against a tough Stallion defense, the Rampage were unable to score until the final minutes as Schaa ran for a 3-yard touchdown to take the lead with the ensuing two-point attempt caught by Goeb.  Offensively, the Stallions had a difficult time moving the ball very well against the Black Plague Defense and although they penetrated several times deep into Rampage territory, the Black Plague never allowed their opponent to score.  “Athletically, the Stallions are one of the best teams we’ve played all season,” said Head Coach Chris Hansen, “their defense is very fast and aggressive and offensively they have some great skill players with exceptional speed.  For the first time on special teams, especially punt, we played a complete game which is just what we needed considering one major mistake [for either team] would have made the difference in the game.”  The Rampage will enjoy the Memorial Day holiday with a bye before again taking to the road against the Nebraska Wildcats (2-2) on June 5th in Ralston, Nebraska.  Pictures from the game are now up and much thanks to Danielle Wilder and Danika Campidilli.

January 27, 2010

WFL commissioner Sonny Ashford announced this week that the WFL’s final league wide owners meeting before 2010 kickoff will be held February 20 in Tulsa Oklahoma. The event will be the last time owners and GM’s will have a chance to discuss and vote on league policy for the coming season.