Please bring the countdown to game time back.
this site rocks
When will you post the picture of the 11 players who were honored by the state MHSSA as Academic All-state? Thanks
while looking thru this website...I realized that it has much talent behind it but it really needs something about cheerleaders! I babysit for sooo many kids and most of the time they go to the games to see the cheerleaders cheering the guys on! I know sometimes we may seem annoying but it is our sport and we love seeing the guys succeed as much as you do! So give us some support! GO RAMS!
GO RAMS
Go Rams
lets have a good season this year...brighton ..will not have there way again
Great site!
Keep up the hard hitting no talk in your face football. Better known as Rockford football..............
Looking forward to keeping track of my nephew this season via the web site. Go Rams
Good luck, Rams, in your 2001 season! Go Steve Fusee!
Looking forward to finally coming to your house for a change, should be a great game with great fans. See you on 8/24/2001 GOOD LUCK and Great site.
hey~ i live in rockford and ithink this is a really good site for everyone in rockford. thanks for making it!
Great site Rockford! Looking forward to the up-comming season,gana miss you Masksim,GO RAMS!!!!!
The Brighton game is on my birthday you guys! The only present I want is for the Rams to wipe the floor with them! GO RAMS!
We Won't Be Stopped....
GO RAMS!!!
GO RAMS!
Just wanted to stop by and wish the Rams continued success in the 2001 season. A special hello to Eric Ledbetter .
Linda and Pete GOOOOOO Rams!
I don't know if it is just my computer but this website isn't downloading any of the home page! The count down til the first game doesn't work and nothing is in the main screen area! I can get to the side things but should there be more?
in response to the August 11 comment. Yes, you should see more on the main area of the screen. It sounds like you have an old version of Internet Explorer, AOL, or Netscape Navigator. Email me if you want. Go Rams!
i hope you guys woop brightons butt.i know you can do it.good luck J.
Im scared of Brighton!
PLEASE CORRECT JEREMY PEASE NAME/ALSO HE'S A DL NOT OL THANK YOU
PLEASE CORRECT JEREMY PEASE NAME/ALSO HE'S A DL NOT OL THANK YOU GOOOOO RAMS
We are so looking forward to a great football season, we have great faith in all of you. Good luck to each and every ram football player, and a special THANK YOU TO ALL THE RAM COACHES! Number 9 We Love you..GO RAMS....
1 day and counting...no looking back..::grin::
Hey Rams, you know what you need to do? PUT ROSENBERG #24 IN AS STARTING WR!!! I know he is a tiny little midget compared to the rest of the team, but the little kid can really get around... Just think about it, aye?
Can't wait until tomarrow night. Looking forward to seeing your stadium and playing the rams. Good luck this year. The Rockford vs Brighton games are always hard fought with lot's of intensity. Sportmanship and class are always present as well.
Ya Rockford, I'm starting wide DE for Brighton. Well good luck tonight! May the Best team win. Unfortunitly I'm out with a pulled hip-flexor, but I'm gonna try the possible to play to enjoy hitting ur QB and digging his face mask in the dirt! But if not, oh well, my teamates will! Well good luck this season and like i said may the best team win! -Ryan-
you people are sick....you got to count down the time.....oh boy...Go Brighton....we'll RAM YA...
nice site, very up to date. me likey.
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Number 54 ROcks! GO Dustin!
Great Opening RAMS! Thanx for a great game and good sportsmanship. See you next Friday.
Great job last week,let's go strong in Lansing! GO #6,1,44,69!!!
Great game at the Sexton Field! Congrats team - you worked hard and you achieved!! Eric Ledbetter -AWESOME 47 YARD FIELD GOAL!!! WOW! Very exciting!!
2 great games to start the season, keep up the hard work.
Great Job Rams! Sorry I was unable to make it for the Game in Lansing but you prevailed. Looking forward to Jenison.
I was able to see the Rams victory over the Big Reds of Sexton last night. It was a tremendous game! I would like to thank the 3 young men who took the time to talk to my 2 sons after the game. You made their evening very special. Your coaches and parents should be very proud of you. GO RAMS!
Go Rams! You guys did awesome in Lansing, you should be proud of yourselves. Ledbetter, you rock. Shout outs to 21, 3, and 24, keep going and showing the world what it means to be a Rockford Ram. Great job to the coaches, too...keep the guys in check!
GO RAMS!!! We took down Brighton and Sexton, now lets teach JENISON the same lesson!!! See you guys out there next Friday!
P.S.> GO LEDBETTER #3 ON THAT 47 YARDER! YOU RULE!!
RAMS WILL STOMMMMMP THE WILDCATS.
RAMS WILL STOMMMP THE MILDCATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your the best team out there and Im proud to be a Ram Fan...
Keep up the good work
You ROCK
Anybody else out there who thinks we gonna stomp Jenison?
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Have a great season, especially to those Seniors. I've watched you grow (coached many of you) over the years and I know you have the drive and commitment to make things happen. Your leadership and experience will prove to be invalueable. Can't wait until the next game! Go Rams.
Good Luck Rams
the big dog is in the guestbook state champs all the way
Hey Chelone...shut up big dog.
hey, i ddidn't write those other posts, but this is the real kelley, thank you to all the parents and supporters out there on fridays, we couldn't achieve any of this with out you. your the best, GET LOUD FOR JENISON!!!!
chalone sux !!! heheh :b
Alright! love the site. let's keep the pressure on jenison tonight. GO RAMS!!
Oops...Steve, not Jeff, Fusee is the quaterback who scored the game winning touchdown.
Just wanted to say way to go Rams!
Good Luck Next week!
From Fan of the Week For week 1
What a game! My heart is still racing! This years RAMS are truly a TEAM! Keep up the hard work!
yeah rams!! 3 down and seven to go for a conference championship. On to Holland we go for week four and #2 in the conference battle. GO RAMS!!!!!!!!!
P.S. GO KICKER !!!!!!!!!
You guys are awsome Brett Beimers is my cousin
Great job killin' the kitties, Rockford! You guys are great, and good luck with the rest of the season :)...#27 is cute!
hey kelley and all you other rams. great season so far. you all have shown what hard work results in GREAT SUCCESS! best wishes for continued success,. study hard . practice hard play hard HAVE FUN!!!!
yTt Lets Go Rams
Looking for sports history. Football 1957-9
Well, so far we've tamed the Bulldogs, blotted out the Big Reds, stomped the Kitties, and sent the Dutch back to wherever.... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
GO #3 LEDBETTER, YOU RULE!!!
AND PUT #24 ROSENBERG IN ALREADY!!! IN FACT, THE KID SHOULD BE STARTING!!!
We need pictures - we have grandparents in South Carolina waiting. They love the way this site keeps them in touch with their grandson's football team. We love the site too. Thanks for doing a great job.
BS, nick drury, bruce, RJ, ZR, AND ALL THE OTHER FAT MEN...YOUR MY HEROS!!! FAMILY PRIDE BABY!!
travis vanluyn decided to join the d-line. might wanna check that.
Nice Web page
I love the site--but I do wonder where you get the statistics from? Are they kept by you or are they from one of the coaches?
Just curious.
I HOPE THE RAMS OF ROCKFORD WIN ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT WEST OTTAWA. GOOD LUCK TO THE COACH AND PLAYER TOO. I HOPE WENT BEAT WEST OTTAWA ON FRIDAY NIGHT. GOOOOOOOOD RAMSSSSSS!
THANKYOU KARI PETERSON
Cheerleaders are cool especially jade and kaytie
The Panthers are going to eat the rams alive on Friday! GO WOHS
RAMS ARE GUNNA LOSE TO THE MIGHTY PANTHERS OF WEST OTTAWA ON FRIDAY!!! at halftime ROCKFORD V. HOLLAND 14-0 at halftime WOHS V. HOlland 47-0 U DO THE MATH!
keep up the intensity and remember the RH factor.
I've been asked a lot of questions about W.O., are they good ...are you gunna win....and such... and i respond yes..they are a good team, they have a good offense and such but ya know what...we have a good team too..well just have to reach out.. and touch some body
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GREAT JON ON THE WIN AGAINST WO> GO FUZ
GREAT JOB ON THE WIN AGAINST WO> GO FUZ
why is the picture on the home page of last year's team - don't we have a new picture of this year's captains or team?
Hey guys nice win against West Ottawa, I thought we lost it but you guys made a great comeback as usual, looking forward to EK next friday. #3 GO KICKER!!!!!
Im gonna have to agree with Jesse that you should put #24 Rosenberg in...
LINEMEN RULE! #72,I SEND MY LOVE TO YOU. YOU ARE AWESOME. I WILL BE AT EVERY GAME SPORTING MY RAM ATTIRE NO MATTER WHAT THE TEMP IS. I LOVE MY RAM FOOTBALL! JUST DONT GIVE ME A HEART ATTACK. NOT SO CLOSE NEXT TIME.
I LOVE #30. HE IS SOO GOOD. I THINK HE IS AWESOME. HE IS SO HOT AND HE SHOULD BE A STARTER.
I am a firm believer in dedication and hard word. Rockford Football Team truly shows that as I am a big FAN!!!!! GO RAM #35
Great job this year guys! GO RAMS!!
(love you #88)
GOOD LUCK THIS WEEK GUYS. PLAY YOUR HEARTS OUT. I WANT TO SEE THAT D LINE PLAY AWESOME, BRUCE. GO OUT AND GET THEM. BS PLAY TOUGH YOU WILL DO GOOD. BE INTENSE, NO ONE CAN STOP YOU.
WE WANT ROSENBERG!! WE WANT ROSENBERG!! WE WANT ROSENBERG!! Quickly, appease the masses Munger! A riot is building and their fire will not be quelched unless #24 ROSENBERG IS PUT IN THE GAME!! Come on, all I ask is like one drive. You missed your primetime to do it at Holland (which was an instant win), but there is still time! Please, this is the request of Rosenberg Superfans everywhere!
GO RAMS!!!!
GO RAMS!
Keep it up Rams! Just keep winning and don't worry about how you win - just do it! Thanks for another entertaining season so far. See you in the playoffs!
HEY ROCKFORD RAMS, GOOD LUCK AT HOME FEILD AND TO THE PLAYER AND COACHES TOO. I HOPE YOU WIN A BET EAST KENTWOOD AT ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL. AND THE CHERESSLEADS. SEE YOU AT THE GAME T0NIGHT OKAY RAMS. THANK YOU KARI PETERSON
Hey y'all! I so ticked that I couldn't make it to the EK game tonight! Being sick is no fun, especially on Fridays! Does anybody know the AM radio station that announces all the high school football scores? Please post it if you do... GO RAMS!
We won guys! barely... but enough! 40-36 still puts us in the left column. Not pretty but by-hecky, we did it! Congrats guys! I'll catcha later... and Jesse, there is the score for ya
keep up the awesome fan support, you guys are rock.!!!!!
What a game! You guys played a heck of game and I am very proud of everyone! The team work and sportsmanship are second to none! Keep it going! GO RAMS! Hey kicker, what did you eat today?????
hey there mister kicker...it was a good game..clockford? the day b4 the game was the first time ive heard that..well never the less it was great silencing their fans friday....ps. hey kicker hey leah
Hey, when are you going to put up a pcture of the captains on the opening page? They should be there.
hey guys, good game. not so close again though. i feel as if i am going to have a heart attack one of these games. good job and keep up the good work. lets show the dogs what we are made of Homecoming night. go get em.
What a great game Friday night!! Matt, you were awesome... we think you're the BEST!!! Uncle Mike, Aunt Colleen, Jordan, Whitney, Justin and Snickers
Kelley Nezwek is sooooooooooo dishy! He is the hottest guy on the whole football team and the best player...BY FAR! Always know you have at least two girls out there who think you're the greatest, Kelley! Your number one fans... K & K ;)
hey coach i know there have been some close games but y not put the kid w/ the most heart once in awhile. CHRIS ZUYDDYK . just for a couple of plays hes awesome
Hey Rams. Great job so far this season. I'm so proud of you guys...especially since I've known alot of you since you were little. Although I live in Ann Arbor, I always have my eye on you guys. Your heart and dedication is amazing. Keep up the great work. I'm rooting for you.
Patrick Min - RHS Class of 98
Way to Rams!!!
Congratulations to my awesome Dad, Don Cadwell, the Voice of the Rams, on being finally admitted to the Rockford Hall of Fame. Way to go Dad! You're the best!
What a great tribute to the past! Go Rams!
TO Eric Ledbetter and the Rams:
What a great year you are having. Keep up the good work and don't lose sight of the goal. Team effort and heart will take you the whole way.
Eric, you know how much I love football. Wish I was there to see you all play. You are a champion.
Much love and best wishes,
Linda Polete
Great job thus far. We need to keep up the intensity and work for that undfeated mark. Wouldn't that be awsome? Great game last night and lets have another one as we play GH
hey good job guys...we won in our oranges,at home, and during homecoming.this was a big game and we did what we had to do,now lets keep it up in practice and win the ok red and get a few home play off games...
GO RAMS!!!!!! Its awsome being apart of this great season and I know its going to continue. Great job by the coaches and the Ram pride of the players. LETS BEAT GRAND HEAVEN
congrats to everyone, a HUGE thank you to all the fans, it's undescribable when you look at the stands of the TED and it is completely packed. great job fans, we couldn't do it without you , you truly are the best fans in the state! p.s. who is K AND K?
congrats rams on a terrific game against the dawgs.. as a big fan i thank u for not making it so close PS. hey zuyddyke u got to play, get use to it cause i got a felling ur going to play a lot in the upcomming weeks.
HEY RAMS, AWESOME HOMECOMING GAME!!! You guys made this entire Homecoming weekend great! GO RAMS! GO LEDBETTER! GO ROSENBERG! GO GROENING! GO LUBS! GO RITZEMA! GO FUSEE (you finally restored your coolness with the last game)! GO RAMS! GO ROCKFORD! See you guys in Grand Haven next week!
congrats on your win guys, i think grandville was a little suprised. good job #64, way to play hard. good luck on friday everyone, kill grand haven.
I just want to say that you guys are doing awesome this year. The games are so fun cheer at! Love ya all! Keep the good work up!
You guys Played GREAT friday vs Grandville.Played a good focused game. Thats the RAM football we love! Keep up the good work guys..WE LOVE YA! GO RAMS!!
kc o'rourke is really hot
look for me when i get to highschool i'll play QB i am in seventh grade so wait for me munger
look for me when i get to highschool i'll play QB i am in seventh grade so wait for me munger
look for me when i get to highschool i'll play QB i am in seventh grade so wait for me munger
I feel the History page and the top 10 games are to recent and no resurch went into it...go need to go back before Munger and see some of the games that made the EK game one of the biggest games in the state year in and year out.
Thank you
Great job boys we did it again! We need to keep it up and finish off the season undefeated, wouldn't that be something. Lets take this train into the playoffs rollin. Great Game Rams 49 Gh 14
hey guys...good job...we have things we need to improve but never the less...lets learn and be that much better against mona...then from there..its undefeated or else ..lets have a good week of practice guys! < exlimation point
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I got to play! Thanks guys for kicken Gh's tail last night. Lets have a good week of practice this week and shut out the Sailors. Maybe I can get my first tackle??????? P.S. Good Sack last night #65
Another great game boys! OK RED CHAMPS! Are there pictures coming?
OMG!!!!can u believe that we are undeafeated so far!!it rocks!!!!keep up the good work rockford!!!!!we deserve the state champs this YEAR!! GO RAMS!!!!!!!!
Go Rams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You guys are doing so awesome. Play hard like you always do. Good Luck!!!!!!! Love, Jenni
Hey Rams, awesome job against Grand Haven! I didn't get to go to the game myself but after I heard the 49-14 score on the news, I knew you guys must have really kicked some tail... KEEP IT UP, ONE MORE GAME TO AN UNDEFEATED SEASON!! YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO STATE THIS YEAR, I KNOW IT!! GO RAMS!!
yah #65 nice qb sack! you got it, you finally got it! Good job #72, way to block on that line. keep it up guys, yah #64! you played awesome! i love all of you guys
yeah ya did snipe,i'll be watching you in practice this week, you better keep it up :)
hey fans, we did it, ok red champs! we still got one more week, keep up the great support going into the playoffs, we can't do it without you!
All RAMS Fans--go to WZZM13 On your side line and vote for Play of the Week -- Fusee to Hansen TD!!! We've been nominated several times--but never won. Actually, Grutter's 84 yard TD was a better play--but I guess they didn't get it on film! GO VOTE NOW!!!
Grandville Rules!! We'll waste you puny lambs if we meet in the playoffs. You better hope you lose a close game in the pre-district game, because if you don't, you'll lose big time to us in the district finals. Go DAWGS!!
yeah right grandville; you couldn't even make a game out of the last meeting; maybe you should get a clue; good luck b/c you'll need it!
Rams rock. Good luck tonight in Mona Shores. I'll be there cheering for the team. Let's go Rams!!!!!
Great game freshman last night it was just a god team with players that were awesome like #'s: 2, 83, 40, 5, 22, 32,
hey congrats guys, it was a good game, i was really happy for you guys. it was good to see everyone get some playing time. good luck in the playoffs, im sure whoever you draw you will give them a run for their money. so play hard and good luck.
Great web site. Go Rams!
9-0 WAY TO GO...TAKE EACH PLAY OFF GAME ONE AT A TIME...AND LET'S GO TO THE DOME!
GO ROCKFORD!!!!We are #1!!! Hansen is a hottie!! The rockford cheerleaders rule! Great season girls! GO RAMS!
hey. looks like we got the big reds first round! it's gonna be big, so keep packing the TED for us. lets have a good week and get things done. keep up the support ram fans!
GREAT JOB ADAM! (#88)
Just curious to know why the first playoff game is scheduled for Saturday at 1:00pm instead of Friday evening? There will be a town full of young football players and their families who will miss either part or all of the game. It would be understandable if Muskegon was making an extended road trip, but this is not the case.
Thanks for your reply.
GREAT JOB BARON(#3) u rock! keep up the good work
GO RAMS!! I can't believe you guys pulled off an undefeated season! This is big for Rockford so keep it up and TAKE IT TO THE DOME!! YEAH!!
Hey #24, I heard you finally got some play time... AND I MISSED IT!!! Well, step it up a little and I can see you starting in the Dome, huh? GO ROSIE! GO KICKER! GO RAMS!
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Go Rams! You guys Rock!! I can't wait until you guys go to the dome! I am proud to go to school with you guys and I love you all. You guys are hot!! Especially #42,#1,#12,#22 and #5!!Chris(#64) I am glad you finally got to play
Good Luck Saturday Guys! We love Ya!! Go Rams!!!
I'm suprised that nothing was written about defense in your article on Mona Shores. They deserve some recognition too.
I have a DNA link to No. 84. And following your team in the sunny south - now. Win the state!!
I have a DNA link to No. 84. And following your team in the sunny south - now. Win the state!!
Well done Rams!!
From a former Ram living in the UK!
Matt Beemer - '89 (No. 32)
Hey! Just wanted to say good job to all the football team. You have done a great job this year. Let's make it to the dome.That would kick. K.C. O'Rouke and Erik Hansen are HOT!!! Good luck.
tomorrow we don the oranges and defend the ted. let's have some fun in the process! (i got to play, too! yay!)
Kick butt!!! #83. RJ., you can tell me all about the silverdome over a nice cold lemonade when I get back up there. GOOD LUCK1
I just wanna say that this year was incredible, and tonight was probably one of the saddest days ever. I think those guys touched MANY people today. They played their hearts out all season at games, practices, scrimmages, etc. These guys are the best and deserve a HUGE congratulations--YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!!!!! (KC, Pete, Derek, Drew, Visser.... you are the coolest guys ever!)
ROCKFORD IS THE BEST!!!!!!!
thanks fans...we appreciate your loyalty...we love to see you all there...this year was terific and ya...thanks
Coach Munger deserves a big shout out as well... he's definitely the best, and he's proved that:)
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Well played season Rams.
Just a note about the East Kentwood - RHS rivalry.. ask anybody from the class of '72 about the start of that rivalry.. 1971 final OK-RED game of the season both teams undefeated in league.. Kentwood storms to a 13-0 halftime lead and Rockford fights back in the second half to take a 14-13 lead then Kentwood scores with :32 left in the game to win 20-14.. largest crowd I ever saw at the old stadium that night.. and only Rockford's second year in the Class A OK-RED ( we don't want to talk about the first year ). That was one of the greatest games I ever saw. Nice website.. thanks for the work.
Great season Rams! You played your hearts out against a good Muskegon team who just had a lucky day. Good luck next season. Wish us luck against Muskegon this weekend!
hey thanks for the great season guys. you played your butts off. be proud of how you did. sorry it wasnt what you wanted, but you played well anyways. good job. good luck to all of you seniors in whatever you do.
Great year guys. 9-0 is great. OK RED champs thats also great. To bad we couldn't have added to that list. SRs you guys played great all year and what helped this team click. JRs we need to step it up next year and try to get that state championship for Rockford for the first time.
hey rams!!!!!!!congrats on a good season but u guys should have won on sat,u guys came in over confident again and u cant do that,but good season anyway!!!!(ok red champs)
good job,i luv u uys!!!!i wish we could have won but u guys played great but they were just havin a lucky day,but were the only team that can say we had a perfect regular season(9-0baby!!!!!!!!!!) good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was something that I will never forget. Rockford football was the greatest thing ever to happen to me. I may have been embarraseed at Roscommen you know what seniors but I wouldn't have it anyother way. I am so mad at my self for not always tring my hardest at practice, it goes by so fast. i have no bumps and brusies which may sound like a good thing but do I ever wish that now I had. If I had tried harder in practice , would we have been a better team? I have to live with this for the rest of my life. I have never cried in all my life like I cried on Saterday. It wasn't the loss to Muskegon that hurt, it was the feeling of never putting the pads and the jersey on again. No more weightlifting (or why should I bother) If I worked my legs harder, could I have made the team better? I could go on forever, but I know you all think the same football was my life and I have it no more. It was the funnest time ever, cya soon Former #64 Chris Zuyddyk
great job rams!! get em next year!!!!!!!
Yesterday, we lost. I cannot tell you how much that hurts. It seems that the last 9 years of work towards this year and the playoffs all ended yesterday. I am not happy with how our season ended, I am not happy with how I played in the final game of my LIFE. Yesterday was the end. I love football and yet I cannot believe that I will never get another opportunity to play in front of 10,000 people at "The Ted". Its amazing, and without all of you to support us it wouldnt be the same. To all my teammates that I have played this great game with over the years I thank you very much. Each one of you has a special spot in my heart forever. To all the juniors, good luck next year, you have all impressed me so much this year, I know you will be successful. This team was amazing, I honestly dont know of one person on it that I wouldnt consider a friend. I will never forget all the great times we had on and off the field. Thanks guys, this has been the greatest 9 years of my life. -Zack Rodgers
Rams,
Congratulations on a great season. Even though you came up short on saturday, you guys played like champions right until the very end. You all showed sportsmanship and class in every game as you achieved your conference title. Be proud to be a part of such a successful program. Kelley and the other seniors, good luck to you all in the future.
I think the team had an awesome season. It sucks that they aren't going on because of a bad call that the ref. made. I think since it was such a big decision they shouldn't have ran off the field so fast. I have never seen such an awesome TEAM. you guys played so well together! good luck next year
I think the team had an awesome season. It sucks that they aren't going on because of a bad call that the ref. made. I think since it was such a big decision they shouldn't have ran off the field so fast. I have never seen such an awesome TEAM. you guys played so well together! good luck next year
I would like to congratulate the football players on such an awesome season! I love seeing you guys. I only ask you all one thing, have you thanked the cheerleaders? you may not know but they have worked so hard for you guys. they also practiced all summer, and every week they stay after just so you guys have a sign to run through that friday. and I know girls who spend at least 2 hours on your locker signs. They work hard for you! just remenber when the whole crowed is booing or just sitting there your cheerleaders are the only ones that keep cheering you on. So when you see them in the hall just say THANKS.
U guys rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dont feel bad about the game!! u guys played great!!!!!!! it was the refs!!! to all of us in rockford u guys are the true winners out of all of this!!!!! good luck to all the seniors and good luck to the juniors and seniors next year on the football team!!!!! *we luv u guys****
Ram players: We can't express enough, how very very proud we are of each and everyone of you. Everyone of you showed us great discipline, professionalism, but most of all, great courage. It was a hard day for all of us, but as they say "All good things must end". You should be proud of yourselfs, you have nothing to be ashamed of, you had a great season. Good luck to each and everyone of you, for the seniors who are moving on, and to the juniors, heres to a great season next year. Good Luck and God Bless. P.S. Taylor will miss all of you...
Ram players: We can't express enough, how very very proud we are of each and everyone of you. Everyone of you showed us great discipline, professionalism, but most of all, great courage. It was a hard day for all of us, but as they say "All good things must end". You should be proud of yourselfs, you have nothing to be ashamed of, you had a great season. Good luck to each and everyone of you, for the seniors who are moving on, and to the juniors, heres to a great season next year. Good Luck and God Bless. P.S. Taylor will miss all of you...
hey guys. i know most of you saw me crying on saturday. it just really hurt to think that what we have is forced to be ended. this year has been so special to me. i mean it was my first year on varsity and i had the opportunity to spend it with a great bunch of seniors. your leadership has given me some insite to what is expected of us next year. i can honestly say that i consider each and every one of you guys not just a friend, but i have bonded with all of you so much that it feels like i have 62 brothers. it was a fun year and one im sure i wont forget. seniors..i will miss all of you next year. even degraff, as wierd as he may act. see ya
ps- chris (#64)im so glad to have met you. you have been one of the people who has kept reminding me to never give up. it was refreshing to see someone who would do anything for his teammates. im very sincere when i say i will miss you at practice the most. good luck huntin those vicious snipes...
hey guys. i know most of you saw me crying on saturday. it just really hurt to think that what we have is forced to be ended. this year has been so special to me. i mean it was my first year on varsity and i had the opportunity to spend it with a great bunch of seniors. your leadership has given me some insite to what is expected of us next year. i can honestly say that i consider each and every one of you guys not just a friend, but i have bonded with all of you so much that it feels like i have 62 brothers. it was a fun year and one im sure i wont forget. seniors..i will miss all of you next year. even degraff, as wierd as he may act. see ya
ps- chris (#64)im so glad to have met you. you have been one of the people who has kept reminding me to never give up. it was refreshing to see someone who would do anything for his teammates. im very sincere when i say i will miss you at practice the most. good luck with everything you do in life. im gonna miss you.
FOR ALL THOSE ON THE TEAM THAT KNOW ME(BY MY LAST NAME OR JUST MAC AS COACH MUNGER CALLED ME), U GUYS COULDNT HAVE DONE A BETTER JOB OF TRYING YOUR HARDEST, I WASNT ON THE TEAM THIS YEAR BUT HAVING ADVANCED CONDITIONING WITH SOME OF YOU, I GOT TO KNOW YOU AND I KNOW U GUYS ARE THE HARDEST WORKERS I'VE EVER MET AND I AM SO PROUD TO EVEN KNOW YOU GUYS, TO SEE A BUNCH OF HEROS WALK ONTO THAT FEILD AND PLAY THEIR HEARTS OUT, ITS SOMETHING A PERSON CAN NEVER FORGET, AND I NEVER WILL PS- I HOPE WE GET A PIECE OF MUSKEGON NEXT YEAR BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT WALK AWAY HAPPY CAMPERS
Great year gentlemen! It is just wrong the way that things turned out for your team. The game with Muskegon should never have gone to the second overtime, because of the push-off on our DB, and then in the second, there was not a touchdown. The Muskegon running back never got the ball across the line. It is one thing to lose the game outright. It is another to have it taken from you in the way that it was done to you. You have nothing to hang your heads about! Going through the OK Red undefeated is a major accomplishment. You carried yourselves with class, and for that we as a community are proud of you. Congratulations again.
Great season Rams!! We are all so proud of you!!
Well, it's the Wednesday after our Muskegon loss and we still have the biggest empty feeling ever. It is difficult to feel so bad and yet, at the same time, feel so proud of the team. The whole team. Not just those who played alot, but everyone who pushed and worked so hard throughout the season. I agree with so many others that a couple questionable calls late in the game ended our season early. Especially to the players, it certainly doesn't seem fair! But, do you know what? Life is often unfair! Learn what you can from the experience. Treasure the memories. Grow and mature as young men. I doubt many can miss this senior group as much as we will. We want to thank everyone involved in what I call "The Program". The Coaches, all the players, cheerleaders & band, concession and committee volunteers plus everyone else in our community who really makes Rockford Football Rock! Again, so proud of the whole team and especially our son, #22. You had a great career ... did an awesome job ... worked very hard, and I'm so happy that you had the opportunity to enjoy the experience. We love you and WE LOVE ROCKFORD FOOTBALL!
I would just like to start out by saying that you all played great this season. I know that all of you football players are sick of thing like "sorry it ended this way", or "you guys should have one" so I am not going to say it. But I am going to say that being a girl from a family of mostly guys I can see how much this hurt all of you. If I could I would have gone down there and gave you all hugs... but being guys you wouldn't have wanted that. So, I am going to end my comments by saying great job this year seniors (and juniors [10th grade rick palm]) It hurts so much to see you seniors walking around like the world ended last saturday. I still look up to all of you being a senior myself. You all did great. ps. #1- you will always be #1 and I know that with your smile and your personality you can go anywhere in life! Remember that #69- you and your brothers are some of the smartest guys I know... you have the chance to do anything and go anywhere... represent rockford for ever because you are the best example. #9- I have only had one class with you (US History with coach) but I know that you are a smart guy who can come up with anything at the last moment... you will do a great job after highschool #88- you played your heart out this year and you did great. You are loved by many people and you will have your dreams. You are such and outgoing person and I know that with your heart set on your dreams you will make it happen. #12- too bad you gave up just before your last game... you could have been a part of the dream. Don't give up on everything in life. #55- YOu are the most interesting person I know and I love it! You should never change and never take to heart what people think about the way you dress. (the abercrombie preps) I love that you have a great personality on the inside and you love to show it on the outside. You are a great guy Zane! #35- Sam, do'nt be too mad and try to go kill a few ref's or anything... you are a great guy and I can't wait to hang out with you throughout life.
You guys are all great, be happy and remember that I still love you.!!!
we are really proud of you guys... you had an awesome season!!!
We love you, Matt! It was great being at most of your games...
First and foremost, Congratulations to the 2001 ROCKFORD RAMS! 9-0 Undisputed OK RED CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!
I think the article in the GR Press by Jane Bos fairly well summed up the 2001 campaign:
"The gray sky overhead matched the mood of the eight Rockford football players kneeling on the black and orange "R" at midfield Saturday afternoon."
"Season over. It hurt—"
And what impressed me more about the article was the comment from the Muskegon coach:
"See that?" said Muskegon coach Tony Annese, pointing to the kneeling Rams. "I wish our guys would see that. They have no concept of what kind of tradition it takes to feel that."
Tradition is what ROCKFORD FOOTBALL is all about. Being an alumni (we won't mention the year...), I have suffered through the miserable seasons and celebrated the outstanding seasons--just as all RAMS fans have.
I know that the past three seasons my son has suited up in the Varsity uniform--beginning with the play-offs in 1999, he and his team mates have made RAMS fans proud to say they were from Rockford!
For many of the Seniors, Saturday will have been the final chapter--the last time they will put on the pads--thus ending their football careers. For some, this is just another pause between seasons as they prepare for their college careers.
To all the 2001 ROCKFORD RAMS--be proud, hold your heads high! Your accomplishments far outweigh the disappointments. This was a life lesson--and life is not always fair. Learn from it.
To the Coaching Staff: Coach Munger, you and your staff gave us plenty of excitement this year and we look forward to many more years of outstanding RAMS football.
To Rick Lavern, webmaster for RockfordFootball.com: A special thank you for you outstanding site! This is by far the most impressive High School football site on the WWW. Your hard work and dedication don't go unnoticed or unappreciated. Thank you again and keep up the great work!
Finally, to my son: #65--the heart of the Defensive Line: Words cannot adequately express the pride and love we, (yes, even your little brother), have for you. Since that day in Singapore so many years ago when you said you wanted to play football--you have always "left it on the field--heart and soul." Hold your head high--YOU ARE A ROCKFORD RAM!
p.s. now get off you butt and start filling in those college applications and scholarship forms...and 11:30 means 11:30!
GO RAMS!!!
Yesterday we played with heart and emotion. We walked out on the field hand-in-hand, we were look at as heros to the kids, the fans, and most importantly our parents. We formed a bond that nobody can break. We went through hell and back for not only ourselfs but for every single individual on the team. TEAM is what we formed, we brought it together and amazed everone, but not ourselves. We knew we could it and we knew it had to be done together. We did something that not many do....9-0
Today we walked out on to the field as someone who knew the season could end in the blink of an eye. We played with heart and emotion and left nothing on the field, we just couldn't finish, something coach talks about all the time. We looked at the scoreboard and it said Muskegon more than Rockford, and it hurt. That was it, it was over for 32 of us and over for 8 months for the rest. I never cried so hard in my life but I looked around and saw many others. I cried for everything that I had put in and everything that I lost. Even though we lost I wouldn't have traded antthing else to be a RAM. We left all of it on the field that day and even our hearts. We still walked off that that field as heros and always... RAMS
Tomorrow hurt, it hurt more than anything but there was nothing that we could have done. The tears still role down my face when I think of everthing that I lost, a family. We must forget tomorrow, as hard as that may sound, and build on things from the past. We will all go on and forget the hurt but we will never forget the memories that we have made. Dont ever forget "WE ARE A TEAM"
Men I will never forget a single one of you and I love you guys. We were the best, not only the best alone but more important together! I'm proud of everthing we have acomplished and you will always have a place in my heart. RAM PRIDE
Proud to be your Captain,
Joe Kik #5
Well, first you gotta say thank-you to the fans. I know when we come out onto the field, and I look up unto the stands, I never get tired of seeing so many people out to support us. Saturday is something that will stick with us for a very long time. And although we left the field feeling as if something was missing, we did leave the field as a TEAM, and that is something that nobody can take from us. This year has tought me so much about teamwork, and what it takes to get that W on your record. It's not about how good you play as an individual, or how good your stats are, it's how bad you want to win it for your team and nobody else. Saturday was very dissapointing, and everytime I hear something about it, I just close my eyes and shake my head, but throughout all of this, I know that the Rockford Ram 2001 Football team became a family this season, and nothing will ever take that away.
Thanks Guys for the memories and the great season, and to the seniors for such great leadership and demonstration on what it takes to win. And to the juniors, 2 words...NEXT SEASON!
#80 Dave Wardosky
it is mid-day saturday and it still hurts to know that we should be playing right this very second. not only that but we should be up in the forth quarter and soon to be division champs. well it isnt going to happen, and it is a fact that we all have to come to grips with and go from here. To our captains, brett and joe, everyone has known for a long time that you two would be our captains. You not only led us on the feild , but we also look up to both of you as human beings. to the fam-i-ly, it has been a lot of fun with you guys this year, one on ones, all the fat man contests, inside jokes, and sheer gluteny that was our offensive and defensive line outside of practice, ill miss all of you. to the few backs and recievers i had to pleasure of getting to know or to talk to i wont forget you either.to the coaches, thank you for pushing me further than i ever thaught i could go in conditioning, and coach kory thanks for helping me with my technique, when i started my high school career on jv. i had no clue what i was doing, now i leeve on second string and after rotating as a starter for a few games, thanks, and to the fans...i never knew how much fans meant to players all my life of watching rockford football, until now. you guys are awesome. to the parents of the players who come home soar everyday and help us through our bad moods, bruises, and endless appatites, thanks to you, with out you we wouldnt be here. thanks to everyone for all the memories. good luck in life to the seniors. zane ziviski
Hey guys, I know how much it hurt what happened last saterday. I mean I watched some of my best friends just cry in the pain of it all ending. I have only been going to this school for 2 years and i have come to love the whole team. This year i am a sienor and I just cant comprehend the fact that i will never be able to watch the greatest players ive ever known out on that field again. You guys played your hearts out at that game and you were all heros to me and many other people and I hope you guys are just as determined and talented in all you do. I would just like to give my shout outs, Kelley (#1) you dont know me but i know how much you were hurt and i want you to know what an awsome football player you are!! Matt (#30) You are one of my best friends and I am so gald I got to be there for this great accomplishment, I love you and you truly are a Hero to me!! Joe, Brett, Jesse, Erik, Pete, Baron, Steve, Nate, RJ, Joe, and all you other seinors you did great and you will always be remembered!! Now for the Juniors- Nick (#21) You are a wonderful friend and football player and i want you to remember what an inspiration you are to me!! Eric(#56) It was so cool when we got to see you play and I will be excited to see youplay even more nexy year!! Eric, KC, Joel, Derek, Sam, Ross, Drew, Ben, Jason, Jeremy, Dave, Derek, and all you other Juniors you did great this year and you are so lucky to have one more year, you have to step up and be great leaders like your seinors were this year.
Congrats on a wonderful 9-0 season!!!
Love You All!!!
Congrats to all those who made all-conference and honorable mention....(Derek, I think you should have gotten all-conference)
Joe, that was a touching message you left...it makes me even more proud to just be a RAM fan.
Congrats Rams on a great season. Best of luck to Joe Kik and the rest of the Senior Class as you all embark on a new journey. Never forget the times that you've had together on and off the field. For those of you fortunate enough to play at the next level, it will never be the same.
Ryan Huyghe- Cousin of Joe Kik
Grandville rocks! Go Dawgs!
hey mr . west rulz
what is up this is chad u pry heard of me from football i had the game winning touchdown soon ill be at "the ted" with mr west cause hes the best!!!
hey mr west how is it going so did u get mine and claytons letter so i got to go the bell rang later talk to u some other time
Dear Rams, It's been two weeks now and we are all beginning to heal and go on with our lives. There are so many great memories from this season that we can all treasure and be thankful for. All of the heart stopping games that our Rockford boys played their hearts out in. The friendships that were formed during two-a-days, football moms classes,spaghetti dinners, spirit committee, memory book, and concessions. All of the time that our coaches and our boys put in to be a united team for our Rockford Community. You have done what no other O.K.Red team could do. Finish the seasom UNDEFEATED. What an accomplishment. We are so proud of all your accomplishments in athletics, academics,and your sportsmanship, both on and off the field. Thank you for all the great memories. Thank you for giving Joe the honor to be a co-captain for such a great group of young men. To the seniors, good luck with all of your future goals and dreams. To the Juniors-next year at the Ted. Brad and Bebe Kik
Dear Rams, It's been two weeks now and we are all beginning to heal and go on with our lives. There are so many great memories from this season that we can all treasure and be thankful for. All of the heart stopping games that our Rockford boys played their hearts out in. The friendships that were formed during two-a-days, football moms classes,spaghetti dinners, spirit committee, memory book, and concessions. All of the time that our coaches and our boys put in to be a united team for our Rockford Community. You have done what no other O.K.Red team could do. Finish the seasom UNDEFEATED. What an accomplishment. We are so proud of all your accomplishments in athletics, academics,and your sportsmanship, both on and off the field. Thank you for all the great memories. Thank you for giving Joe the honor to be a co-captain for such a great group of young men. To the seniors, good luck with all of your future goals and dreams. To the Juniors-next year at the Ted. Brad and Bebe Kik
I still sit here and think of what could went right and what went wrong and it still frustraits me so much. I hope that all of you Juniors relize how much it hurts not to be able to walk out on the field. You might not think its special but when its all over it will be differernt. I hope you relize how lucky you are to have the coaches, the fan, and your parents to support you. Good luck nect year and I will remember all of you.
hi i think that erik hansen is really hot! and he should not have a girlfriend because he does not need to spen his time messing around with girls when he can be here with me!!!!!!!!!!!
from, jessy armstrong
I love Rockford!!!!!! They won the OK Red, and I wish they could still be in the playoffs. Since Rockford isn't in the playoffs, Grandville will represent the ok-red as best we can.
GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!! GO GRANDVILLE!!!!!
Well ... I'm still not over our season being over. Hey Joe, Brett, Erik, Ry, Kelly, Trav, Dust, Steve, Baron, Nate,Jesse, Pete, Matt W, Matt D, Sam, Dan, Ryan H, Drew, Andy, Zane, Tyler, Ben, Zack, Chris, Bruce, Jeremy, Brad, Rick, Nick, RJ and Adam ... (I think that's all the Seniors) ... Why don't all of you crash one of Michigan's great Division III schools, together! I'd make every game! Take care, all of you. Thanks for the memories!
Ed Hansen
First off I'd like to congradulate the entire team on a great season. Next, i would like to thank the seniors for a great season and we will miss all you guys. Next year we won't take nuthin from no one and will win conference again and WE WILL go farther in the playoffs that's a promise. I can't wait until next year when i run out onto THE TED i will be thinking of all the players that have done it before me and will take it personally to win for them, the team, and the community. We all deserve it, with everything we've put into it. Well but the buck peace out.
rockford sucks
I miss the thrill you guys, I miss the excitement of Fridays and the tension that runs through the school... The whispers that ran through the halls, "You going to the game tonight? It's gonna be an awesome one..." It is too bad that this beginning of a football dynasty had to be ended so quickly... You guys did awesome out there every week and you represent Rockford well... Instead of throwing fits, you guys except defeat with poise and dignity. Congrats on an awesome regular season!
Uh-hmm... By the way, WRESTLING IS BACK!!!
Top ten games:: 1957 East GR 6, Rockford 0 Lost in the last 2 min. of the game. Rockford was picket to loose by 26 or more.
Well, how many weeks has it been, and it still hurts to see our boys hurting. For many of them they probably feel it was the worst day of their young lives to date. And for us it hurts because we can't 'fix' it - they are men, not our little boys anymore, and they have to deal with it their own way. #30 is finally relieved that Grandville is out of it and no one connect to OK Red or Muskegon is going to the dome for Div. 1. But we still can't really talk about it in our house. Team, sometimes life is sad, hard, or unfair. Life isn't so much what happens TO YOU, but what YOU DO WITH THAT LIFE EXPERIENCE. So, next year's team - take this aching feeling and do something with it. Set your goals for next season and work hard, just like the 2001 Rams did. Let it be the fire in you. Seniors - same for you. You can let it eat you up, or you can turn it into something positive. Sadly in your futures, there may be times that will be as difficult, or even more difficult than this. Remember the strength of being a TEAM and how Coach Munger and the rest of the staff taught you to deal with adversity. We are so proud of the 2001 RAMS. We loved every moment in the stands. You made every game exciting. Thank you for the memories. We are proud beyond words of the OK RED UNDISPUTED CHAMPIOS. RAM PRIDE!
Way to go Rockford awesome season nice waterboy pixs #7 Major hottie!!! Luv ya!!!
Ashley & Ashley
Way to go Rockford awesome season nice waterboy pixs #7 Major hottie!!! Luv ya!!!
Ashley & Ashley
Way to go Rockford awesome season nice waterboy pixs #7 Major hottie!!! Luv ya!!!
Ashley & Ashley
I LOVE ROCKFORD LINEMEN!!!! ESPECIALLY #65, #57, #72, #75, #79, AND #56
I LOVE ROCKFORD LINEMEN!!!! ESPECIALLY #65, #57, #72, #75, #79, AND #56
I LOVE ROCKFORD LINEMEN!!!! ESPECIALLY #65, #57, #72, #75, #79, AND #56
I LOVE ROCKFORD LINEMEN!!!! ESPECIALLY #65, #57, #72, #75, #79, AND #56
I would just like to say good job this year rams. You guys had a truly great year and i know you hear it all the time but u guys really did have a great season. Not a day goes by that I dont think about what coulda happened if we won that game and im sure it hrst you guys ten times more than it does me. I will never foget that day that muskegon beat us. I was in total shock, I was waiting for me to wake up suddenly like it was just a bad dream, but it wasn't. It also hurt me seeing my brother crying and then I realized how much it really meant to him and how much he had put in to football. I will never forget the hug he gave me after the game. I wished i could have done something to comfort him but i couldn't and it was hard to just sit back and let time heal his wounds. But since that day it has become my motivation to get better at all i do and to never take things for granted. I cant wait till next year when i can put on that jersey and step out on to the ted with the thousands of screaming fans. It will be dream come true and I get excited just thinking about it. Next year we will be ready to go at it agian and to defent the OK RED title. O'rourke can' wait to be out there with ya, and Donley take it easy on me in "reach out and touch someone". And excellent job this year guys. Love ya #5 and #1.
Thanks for another great season! Keep up the great work and the tradition.
Dear Rams: You guys played a great season. You came out of the regular season with a 9-0 record and the champs of one of the toughest conference's in the state. Who would have thought that Rockford would lose to Muskegon and have us go on to defeat Muskegon in the next game. Good luck next year. I know that we won't be on eachother's good side's in the regular season, but still, good luck.
Grandville Football: 1990 Regional Champs, 1996 State Champs, 2001 Regional Champs
Yesterday- our 9-0 season & OK Red Season
Today- getting ready for next season
Tomorrow- defending our OK Red and maybe playing for a state champinship!
and let all our prayers to go to the family of Ezra H. What a terrible loss.
Go Rams!
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what a great season.
"GO RAMS"
Tim how can you forget about the rams first victory at lansing everett? The thrashing of the dragons.
I would like to express my overwhelming thanks to all fans and parents that make rockford football what it is. i cannot begin to thank you enough for all you did throughout the season for us. I will never take 12,000 people in the TED for granted. Rockford truly has the most loyal fan base in the state. Thank you. And to the coaches i would like to tell you how much i appreciate what you did for myself and the team. I have never respected a group of men as much as i do you. And to my teammates i would like to thank you for one of the greatest times in my life and some of the best memories possible. I will never forget any of you and to sniper #64 you are the perfect example of a team player and i would like to thank you for showing me a way to be a better team mate.
Thank you everyone, Nick Drury #74
hey girls you think your all that great but you wait till 2004 varsity you see. wait actually you won't cause we be running up and down your field.
After two weeks without Munger's class, It is finally starting to sink in that my football is over forever. Its too bad I really enjoyed spending each day with all my teammates even after the season came to an end. I just wanted to stop and drop a line to all of you guys to keep working hard. You guys should be great next season. Above all else keep the tradition alive, lead and set the example for the upcoming juniors. Show them what it means to be a rockford ram on and off the field. Carry on the traditions that were passed on to us from those that came before us.
Gone but not forgotten, Class of 2001
After two weeks without Munger's class, It is finally starting to sink in that my football is over forever. Its too bad I really enjoyed spending each day with all my teammates even after the season came to an end. I just wanted to stop and drop a line to all of you guys to keep working hard. You guys should be great next season. Above all else keep the tradition alive, lead and set the example for the upcoming juniors. Show them what it means to be a rockford ram on and off the field. Carry on the traditions that were passed on to us from those that came before us.
Gone but not forgotten, Class of 2002