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For Immediate Release:
Media Contact:
James Stamper 765-451-0790
Kira Zwiefelhofer 765-860-2425 (cheer squad)
Team Address:
PO Box 934
Noblesville, IN 46060
Mustangs Open Season at University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl!
The Indiana Mustangs open up league play this Saturday, July 31 at the Glass Bowl against the 2009 MCFL defending champions Kings Comets. The Mustangs – Comets game is scheduled to kickoff at 5 pm. The Glass Bowl will serve as the host site for four MCFL games on Saturday with the first game kicking off at 11 am, and the last game beginning at 8 pm. Tickets (wristbands) are $10 for adults, $5 for students, 5 years old and under are free. Wristband is good for all day, and you may come and go as you wish.
The Comets are coming off one of their biggest wins in team history as they defeated league powerhouse Detroit Seminoles 13 – 7 in Cincinnati last weekend. Despite winning the league championship last year, the Comets had not defeated the Seminoles previously with the Comets only loss last year to the Seminoles in preseason play. The Comets will feature several indoor players from the 2010 CIFL Champions Cincinnati Commandos. The Mustangs also had five players who played indoor football this spring with the Ft. Wayne Firehawks, but unfortunately for the Mustangs, only former Taylor University offensive lineman, Brandon Brenizer is currently playing for the Mustangs. The Mustang’s top receiver Brandon Williams who was the 2009 MCFL Offensive Player of the Year is waiting for an opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts, and the Mustang’s top defensive back, Paul Carter who was first team all conference last year is currently job hunting. The Mustangs were not in action last week due to an opening season bye.
The Mustangs are led by former University of St. Francis signal caller Eric Hooks (North Central HS). Hooks will be featured this Wednesday on Spike TV in a reality show called Pros vs. Joes. Hooks will lead three amateur athletes called Joes against three professional athletes called Pros. The Pros will be led by former Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick.
The Mustangs are still looking for quality players, dedicated volunteers, coaches and corporate sponsors for 2010. Advertising opportunities are available ranging from $75 - $2,500. For more information on the Indiana Mustangs, please contact either the Director of Marketing - Garrett Doan (317-698-2074) or Team President - James Stamper (765-451-0790).
MCFL Regular Season
Jul 31 at Kings Comets 4 pm University of Toledo
Aug 7 at Louisville Bulls (Louisville, KY) 7 pm Holy Cross HS
Aug 14 at So. Michigan T’wolves (Monroe, MI) 7 pm Navaree Field
Aug 21 Columbus Fire 5 pm Noblesville HS
Aug 28 Mustang Classic – Elkhart Shamrock 5 pm Noblesville HS
Sep 4 BYE
Sep 11 Flint Fury 5 pm Noblesville HS
Sep 18 at Detroit Seminoles (Detroit, MI) 7 pm Livonia HS
Sep 26 Wisconsin Wolfpack 1 pm Noblesville HS
Oct 2 20th Annual MCFL Playoffs Begins
2010 Mustangs Staff:
James Stamper – President and Head Coach
Don Stradling – Offensive Coordinator
Rich Castanias – Running Backs & Special Teams
Shawn Fox – Defensive Coordinator
Tyrice Hooten – Defensive Assistant
Webmaster – Abram Stamper
Trainer - Andy Shaffer, certified trainer
Equipment Mgr. – Brett Worl
Statisticians – Kaleb Worl
Team Photographer – TBD
Videographer - David Affholter - Championship Grade Video
Scoreboard – Rick Rios
Announcer – Alexis Stamper
Head Official – Terry Kreider
Who are the Indiana Mustangs?
The Indiana Mustangs are a group of guys who enjoy playing and promoting football for the purity of the game. There are no million dollar contracts or pre-season holdouts. In fact, players are responsible for their own equipment and insurance. Players come from all over central Indiana…i.e. Indianapolis-metro, Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Kokomo, Lafayette, Logansport, Peru, Marion, Greenwood and Anderson. .
Many of our players are former high school standouts, and most have some college experience (approx. 60%). For a select few, the Mustangs represent an opportunity to keep the dream alive and the skills tuned for a hopeful shot at another level. The Mustangs currently have four players playing with the Ft. Wayne Firehawks of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL). Since 1991, the Mustangs have had twenty players play professionally in Europe, one in the Canadian Football League and nine in indoor professional football.
The team was founded in 1991 and was later incorporated into a non-profit organization (501c7) in 1992. The team is funded through corporate sponsorships, player fees, gate admissions, raffles and private contributions. In twenty years, the annual operating budget has increased from $5,000 in the first year to over $20,000 annually. Team expenses can be categorized into the following: field rental, referees, postage/printing, travel, equipment, and league dues. Although volunteers provide most of the labor to run the team, we do pay some support staff such as the trainer and statistician.
The Mustangs were extremely successful during the mid-1990’s with three consecutive seasons of ten wins or more. This success brought national recognition to the team as one of the top team’s in the nation. In 1995, the Mustangs were undefeated during the regular season and ranked #1 nationally for four weeks by the American Football Association.
The Mustangs are members of the prestigious Mid Continental Football League (MCFL). The league is comprised of nine teams covering Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Kentucky. Several former Division I athletes have kept their careers active in the MCFL…former Heisman runner-up, Major Harris (West Virginia / So. Mich Twolves); Ricky Powers (Michigan / So. Mich Twolves); former Cleveland Browns full back, Chris Floyd (Michigan / So. Michigan Twolves); Cory Rogers & Earnest Calloway (Purdue / Indiana Mustangs).
Every year some of the best adult amateur athletes in the country compete in the MCFL, and in 2010, the MCFL had its first player drafted by the NFL. Former Kings Comets’ and UC standout, Mardy Gilyard was drafted in the 4th round by the St. Louis Rams.
Team Highlights:
• Founded in 1991 and incorporated as a 501c7 d/b/a Indiana Mustangs Football Club, Inc.
• Home Field: Hare Chevrolet Field, Noblesville, IN
• Won MCFL Divisional titles in 1993, 1994 and 1995
• Runner-up to MCFL League Championship, 1993
• Ranked #1 in the nation during undefeated regular season, 1995
• Mustangs have raised nearly $30,000 for local charities
League / National Associations:
• Members of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce
• Member of the Mid Continental Football League, 1993 – current
• Past member of the Mid Eastern Football League (MEFL) 1998
• Member of the American Football Association (AFA)
Team History:
W L League Affiliation
1991 5 3 Independent
1992 8 3 Independent
1993 11 2 MCFL; won division title; runner-up to league Championship
1994 10 2 MCFL; won division title
1995 12 2 MCFL; won division title; undefeated season, ranked #1
1996 10 3 MCFL
1997 8 4 MCFL
1998 4 5 MEFL
1999 3 6 MCFL
2000 6 3 MCFL; play-off berth
2001 8 4 MCFL; play-off berth
2002 7 7 Mid-States Football Tournament
2003 12 7 MCFL; runner-up Mid-States Football Tournament
2004 10 6 MCFL and Mid-States playoffs
2005 8 6 MCFL and Mid-States playoffs
2006 2 6 MCFL
2007 5 6 MCFL
2008 6 6 MCFL
2009 4 5 MCFL
Total 139 86 62% winning percentage
Player Demographics
• Player Roster: 45
• Player Range of age: 18 - 48 years
• Average age: 28
Player by City Diversity College Background
Kokomo 14 Afro American 22 College Experience 30
Indianapolis 21 White 20 Currently in college 9
Miami County 3 Hispanic 1 Professional
Other 7 Asia 2 Experience 5
Division I-A 4
Former Mustang Professional Coaching Staff / Experience:
High School College
Name Year Coaching Experience Experience
Mike De Iulio 2007 So Calif Steelers MLFN Hall of Fame
Dennis Bentzler 2003 Head coach, Taylor HS.
Mark Hollingsworth 1997-2001 Asst. @ Western H.S. Taylor Univ.
Kevin Armour 1996-current Secina HS; Team USA St. Joseph
James Stamper 1991–current Kokomo Mustangs Played Taylor U.
Kevin Roth 1998, 1999 Head Coach Hamilton Hts. Hanover College
Dan Robinson 1997 Head Coach @ Northwestern Taylor U. Asst. @ North Central
Steve Hurst 1994 - 96 Head Coach @ Noblesville & Twin Lakes
Doc Heath 1994 - 95 Head Coach @ Frankfort & Culver
Mike Landis 1992, 93 Head Coach @ Carroll
Andy Coverdale 1997 Asst. @ Noblesville LSU Head Coach @ Brown County
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