The Quincy University Sprint Football team is preparing to make school history on Saturday, September 17 at Fontbonne University. The program was officially announced on June 21, 2021.
Key Information
- 12:00 p.m. Kickoff
- Field Location: 4970 Oakland Ave. St. Louis, Mo., 63110
- Parking: St. Louis Science Center (Free)
- Tickets: $5 for adults and $2 for children 5-12. Under 5 are free.
- Stream
As one watches a sprint football game, you will notice athletes that all weigh 178 pounds or less. The same rules as NCAA football are applied during games.
Midwest Sprint Football League
The Hawks will compete in the Midwest Sprint Football League or the MSFL. This league consists of Bellarmine University (Kentucky), Calumet College of St. Joseph (Indiana), Fontbonne University (Missouri), Midway University (Kentucky), Quincy University (Illinois), and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (Indiana).
Hawk Sprint Football Roster Make-up
The inaugural sprint football roster is composed of 45 athletes, including 36 of them being freshman. The Hawks do have a few transfers with college football experience. Most notably, Derek Michelman who was a 1st – team all CSFL (Collegiate Sprint Football League) player with Caldwell University (New Jersey).
What are They Saying?
"There is a lot of excitement in playing any first game of a season, but being the first game ever for the program, the league, and for most of these players at this level, also brings a lot of nerves with it. Our guys have worked hard and are ready to display their talents on the field." – Head Coach Conner McLaughlin
"Saturday, September 17th cannot get here soon enough! Countless people have worked tirelessly to create the MSFL and our Sprint football team at Quincy University. The culmination of everyone's hard work and dedication is upon us." – Quincy University Athletic Director Josh Rabe
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