Quarterback Greg Pruis, left, and Cornerback Jerry Ammon enjoyed a break in the action on Sunday, July 21, 2013. The first Morrison Alumni Football USA team traveled to Clinton, IA, for practice on Ashford University’s turf field, in preparation for their contest with Newman Central Catholic alums this weekend. John Miller, D. C., captured the event with these photos.
Tim Stout, Mustang lineman coach, is in charge of the adult squad, comprised of 39 alums from the Classes of 1977 through 2012. Ages range 40 years, from 59 to 19. Stout set practices twice a week for three months to recondition the athletes. Those who played prior to 2005 needed to learn new terminology for current plays.
Attend the fundraiser game–to benefit the Morrison High School football program–on Saturday, July 27, which begins at 5:00 p.m. at Sterling High School’s football field, 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL. Scott Pruis and Nate Vandermyde are Mustang Co-Captains.
Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will hold pregame and postgame festivities in the parking lot.
- Meet the alumni team and offer “strategy suggestions.”
- Enter the raffle.
- Attend the send-off at 1:30 p.m., led by Wiersema Charter Service, Inc.
- Enjoy a lunch or supper hog roast, organized by Bob and Kelly McDonnell, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. onward. If you buy a meal ticket before Friday, July 26, from the McDonnells or thecity1.com, the price of a plate is $5. If you purchase at the event, the cost is $6. Meals include a pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, and potato salad. Beverages can be purchased inside the bowling alley.
General admission, adult game tickets are on sale at thecity1.com, 218 W. Main Street, Suite 100, and the offices of the Whiteside News-Sentinel, 100 E. Main Street, Morrison. They cost $10 and are cash only.
Each team keeps for their alma mater HALF THE MONEY from ADVANCED TICKET SALES–but receives nothing from sales at the stadium on July 27. The math is easy! Buy your ticket by Friday, July 26, and ensure $5 for the Morrison football program. With 1000 tickets alloted to Morrison alumni football players, $5000 is the goal.
Meet your Alumni Mustangs below.
Class of 1977: Bob Stone, Free Safety
Class of 1986: Frank Mendoza, Wide Receiver
Class of 1987: Bruce Darby, Defensive End
Class of 1988: Jerry Ammon, Cornerback; Bill Oncken, Defensive End
Class of 1991: Josh Robbins, Free Safety
Class of 1993: Greg Pruis, Quarterback
Class of 1994: Bryan Carter, Defensive End
Class of 1995: Scott Pruis, Free Safety
Class of 1996: Dan Cook, Fullback
Class of 1997: Nathan Anderson, Fullback; Adam Schaefer, Linebacker
Class of 1999: Jason Brands, Tight End; Matthew Darby, Wide Receiver; Jason Wroble, Tackle
Class of 2000: Jake Benters, Linebacker
Class of 2001: Jason Buikema, Fullback; Josh Gowan, Center; Jamie Rodriguez, Tackle
Class of 2002: Jeff Deets, Guard; Gregg Wiersema, Wide Receiver
Class of 2003: Matt Hill, Linebacker
Class of 2005: Marcus Hill, Running Back; Zach Stout, Nose Guard
Class of 2006: Roman Fernandez, Nose Guard; not playing due to injury Dustin Vandermyde, Guard
Class of 2007: Nicholas Vandermyde, Running Back
Class of 2008: Adam Cook, Defensive End; Nathan Vandermyde, Quarterback
Class of 2009: Devin Mouw, Quarterback
Class of 2010: Andrew Cook, Quarterback; Kyle Janssen, Running Back; Corey Modglin, Center; Cory Swanstrom, Wide Receiver
Class of 2012: Brandon Belt, Wide Receiver; Danny Dennehey, Quarterback; Alec Klimson, Tackle; Rowdy Lathrop, Running Back; Matt McDonnell, Linebacker; Ethan Pruis, Tackle
