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Thursday, 08 December 2011 05:34 |
For the first time, the Southern Michigan Timberwolves will play in a league other than the MidContinental Football League. Monroe County's minor league football team will play it's 19th season as a member of the Great Lakes Football League (GLFL).
Although the League is new to the T-Wolves, some of the opponents are not. In 2010, the Timberwolves played the Capital City Stealth, Detroit Diesels, and Michigan Vikings, all members of the GLFL. The Timberwolves went 2-1 against those teams, losing only to the Vikings. Another familiar team in the new league are the West Michigan Force, a team the T-Wolves battled when both were members of the MCFL. The Force were MCFL champions in 2006.
Also joining the Timberwolves in the GLFL are the Flint Fury, who have been MCFL rivals with the T-Wolves for the past seven seasons. Other teams in the League include the Northwest Ohio (Toledo) Knights and the Midwest (Cleveland) Rams. The final roster of teams has not yet been determined.
"This is a competitive league that will still allow us to play against quality football teams, with less travel," said General Manager Scott Beard. "We still hope to schedule some of our old MCFL rivals in non league games. Our schedule really won't change that much."
The GLFL plays a Summer schedule. The 10 game league schedule begins the first weekend in June. The T-Wolves likely will play 2 or 3 non league games in May. The Timberwolves went 10-4 in 2010.
The Timberwolves are currently adding players, coaches, and volunteers. Anyone interested should contact Head Coach Mike Piasecki at
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Smith named MVP, VanWashenova rookie of the year |
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Thursday, 01 December 2011 19:32 |
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Ernie Smith was named the 2011 MVP of the Southern Michigan Timberwolves. Smith started the season on defense, but finished as the team's leading rusher at tailback. Ida High School product Justin VanWashenova was named Rookie of the Year after the Defensive Tackle led the team in tackles in his first year.
returner. The Offensive Lineman of the Year for the third straight year is Univeristy of Buffalo product Ted Howard. The Defensive Lineman of the Year award went to Mississippi State's Markel McKinley.
The Most Improved Player is Airport High School product Mike Iatzko, who switched positions at the beginning of the season, mois the team's Defensive MVP, while Smith earned the honor on Offense. The Special Teams MVP is Monroe's Stephan Isaac. The wide receiver earned Special Teams honors for his work a kick returner and punt ving to Offensive Guard. Iatzko started most of the season at his new position.
Two special Coaches Awards were given by Head Coach Mike Piasecki. The player award went to Mike Nowitzke, while the coach award went to Ida's Dave Daniels.
In other news, three Timberwolves players have been chosen to play in the 16th annual All American Bowl on December 17 at the HHH Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wide receivers Anthony Price and LaMarr Toney and kicker Steve Smith will all represent the Timberwolves. The game pits a semi pro all star team against the NCAA Division II and Division II all stars.
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T-Wolves well represented on Elite MCFL First Team |
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Monday, 10 October 2011 22:38 |
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The Southern Michigan Timberwolves are well represented on the 2011 Elite Mid-Continental Football League all-conference team.
Punter Troy Rizzuto, return specialist Stephan Isaac, all-purpose player Shawn Carter, center Ted Howard, cornerback Reggie McMath, free safety Chavis Hamby, strong safety Mark Carter, outside linebacker Terrell Willis and defensive end Justin VanWashenova were named to the first team.
The second team includes T-Wolves kicker Steve Smith, middle linebacker Greg Tomecek, defensive tackle Lance Hazlett, tailback Ernie Smith, fullback Rizzuto, tight end Ray Johnson and wide receiver Lamar Toney.
Defensive end Eric Summers made the third team and defensive tackle Ricky Gedelian was honorable mention.
VanWashenova (Ida), Isaac (Monroe) and Gedelian (Jefferson) are former Monroe County Region prep players.
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