The 2008 Team Awards/BBQ is set for Saturday, August 2 @ 3pm at Wayfarers state park in Bigfork. Please RSVP to Coach Wheat by Thursday, July 31:  756-1155 or glacierknightsfootball@yahoo.com.  Players and their families are welcome to attend.  Directions

Please bring the following type of dish according to your jersey number:  Jersey #0-40: pasta/salad/beans; Jersey #41-75: chips/dip/crackers/appetizer; Jersey #76-99: dessert.

Awards will be handed out for the following categories:  Team MVP, Offensive MVP, Defensive MVP, Rookie of the year, Most Inspirational, Most improved, & several secret awards. 

Roll call will be taken those not in attendance will be awarded 5 wind sprints at the first practice. :)   

The Glacier Knights had a wonderful year of football. To top it off the 2008 All-Stars have been released by the league.

1st Team

Halfback

Mike Kuehne

Linebacker

Jesse Shaw

Defense End 

Steve  Biggs 

First team Alternates(These guys are first up in the event a 1st team all-star does not make it.) 

Guard

Reggie Seabrook

Center

Jared Taylor

Safety

Paul Ryan

2nd team Alternate

Half Back

Sheldon McCool

The team BBQ is set for August 2nd location TBA.

Thank you to all of our 2008 sponsors!!! 

Friday.

6:00pm Meet at Rosauers

Hotel stay will be at Super 8 in Grangeville ID

Saturday

7:00am Leave for NewPlymouth

12:30 Check into Super 8 in Onterio Oregon

1:00pm Head to Football Field in NewPlymouth

2:00pm Start Taping at the Field

3:15 Start Pre-Game (There will be a Pre Game agenda at the field)

5:00 Just Bring It!!!!!!

note: Don't be late we will stick to the agenda you will be left behind.

Coach Wheat

Coach Wheat

Knights will be meeting at Rosauers parking lot at 7:30 am sharp. If you need a ride be sure to contact Coach Wheat before Wednesday.  We have 8 rooms booked at Super 8 in Rexburg - 4 guys per room will be $20.00 a piece. We need to confirm by Wednesday's Practice - contact Coach Wheat @ 756-1155. Rooms will go fast and you may be left out!!

Directions to Lionz field, North Fremont High, 3581 E. 1300 N, Ashton, ID

Directions to Super 8, 215 W. Main St., Rexburg, ID

The Glacier Knights took on the Logan Stampede this last Saturday in front of a packed crowd. Logan got on the board first with a TD run from the red zone in the second quarter. Moments later the Knights put it into the end zone with a pass to Evans from Herman from 3 yards out. The score was set up with a 20 yard pass to Evans which put the Knights in the red zone. The offensive line gave the Knights quarter back time to throw all day. Mike Kuehne added two more TD's to put the Knights in the lead. Logan came back in the 4th quarter and scored and converted the 2 point conversion putting them down by 6. The Knights went three and out on there next position gives Logan one more try with two minutes left. The Knights D would hold up on fourth down from the 12 yard line with the time clock ticking down. Evans burst threw the line and sacked Logan’s quarter back to end the game. 

Check out this article from the May 11 Daily Inter Lake... http://www.dailyinterlake.com/articles/2008/05/12/sports/sports01.txt

The Glacier Knights defeated a very good Helena Titans team 21-3 on Saturday. Brett Wagner connected for a 14 yard TD pass from Jason Bulik in the first quarter to go up by 7-0.  Mike Kuehne had an AA record breaking TD run of 96 yards to put the Knights up by 14-0. The defense came up big in the third quarter when Jesse Shaw caused a fumble and recovered the fumble in the end zone for a touchdown. The kicker for the Knights, Kyle Burgess, remained perect on the year with PAT attemps (8/8).

The Offensive Line continues to show their dominance by opening holes for the running backs and only allowing 3 sacks in four games.  Defense had another big day by only allowing 3 points on the day. They have only allowed 9 points in the last two games.

Thank you to everyone that helped at our game. We will take on the Gladiators next week and keep the winning streak alive. Thank You To Our Fans!!!!!!!!!!  

Coach Wheat

I am proud to be called a Knight!

Here is the schedule for the next few weeks up until game time. Saturday March 29, 2008 Team Photo’s 1pm. Photo’s will be in black jerseys bring both jerseys for the scrimmage. Pre-game warm ups will start at 1:30 scrimmage to follow. This is a game time prep scrimmage treat it as our first game. Taping will be done on the field at 11am Sharp!!!

Following the scrimmage there will be a team BBQ I will call everyone and let them know the location of the BBQ. Sunday April 6, 2008 we will have practice at 12 noon at Evergreen Middle School. Helmets and game time jerseys only at this practice we will do some light workouts and a game time walk through. If you have a black face mask or a helmet that needs paint get them into me by the end of this week. Make sure all decals are off of your helmets for the scrimmage we will be putting on the new ones before photos.  If you have any question call Coach Wheat 756-1155. 

BELIEVE

To all Glacier Knights we will be taking our team photo on March 29th @ 1pm. The photo session will be followed with a scrimmage game time style. After the scrimmage the team will be having a BBQ, I will let you know the location in a week. With only a couple of team practices left it is very important that every one is there. Practice will be this Wednesday @ 5:45 and Sunday the 16^th @ 12 noon Sharp!!! If you can’t make practice show some respect and give us a call. It is better to receive a call then no call at all. Knights we are one as a Team, We are unstoppable as one, we are vulnerable as individuals. NOW’s the time Knights!!!!

The Glacier Knights annouced today that there will be practice on Wednesday nights 5:30 til dark. We will be at Evergreen Middle School. All Players are required to be there. If you cannot make it contact your Coach and let them know so we can have a head count. Let's keep this Knights Train rollin!!! Remember Practice Makes Perfect!!!

Coach Wheat 

A big Thank you goes out to John and Jennifer Dana for helping with the Special Olympics last Monday. They represented the Knights well. Special note Doctor Biggs will not be at practice this weekend so taping will be done on the field at 11:15 Sunday. Practice is at the Fair Grounds in Kalispell this weekend. Players and Coaches are looking forward to the upcoming season. With our numbers and pure determination this year is going to rock. It's nice everyone is staying focused and we are keeping the main thing the main thing and that’s getting the first Win of the year.

The Knights Code of Chivalry and the vows of Knighthood

§         To protect the weak and defenseless§         To Always show heart and courage§         To live by honor and for glory§         To embrace success§         To fight for the welfare of all§         To obey those placed in authority§         To guard the honor of fellow knights§         To embrace God,Family.Work,and Football§         To keep faith §         At all times to speak the truth§         To persevere to the end in any enterprise begun§         To respect the honor of women and children§         Never to refuse a challenge from an equal§         Never to turn the back upon a foe

Congratulations to our Offensive captains Rajiem Seabrook and Sheldon MCcool. Defense captains Paul Ryan and Steve Biggs. They have been voted in by the team to help lead us into our 2008 season. We need to bring enthusiasm to each and every practice and all the games. 

 Practice will be this Sunday the 17th at noon at Evergreen middle school. Players that need to be taped must be at Doctor Biggs office by 11:00am SHARP!!! His address is 211 Parkway Dr in Kalispell. If there is any question that there is a possible injury get in to see Doc. We cannot afford to have guys on the sideline because they didn't take the time to take care of themselves. Please study the playbooks we have about 8 more practices before the first game. Practice jerseys will be in by Sunday if you want one they will be $10.00. If you do not get one make sure you wear White for Offense and Black for Defense. VICTORY IS OURS!!! 

With Bitterroot and Missoula going AAA the Knights are now in the AA Northern Conference. The AA is now three Conferences Strong. Helena, Great Falls and Eastern Idaho Lionz make up the Northern Conference along with the Knights. A schedule should be posted Monday night.

Preliminary 2008 Schedule

@Great Falls

@Helena

 Snake River

 Helena

 Great Falls

 Logan

 @Lionz

 @Snake River

Practice Sunday Noon Helmets and Shoulder pads. Coach Wheat will call with location of practice Tuesday or Wednesday night.

Players need to turn in their league dues to Coach Wheat by Sat. January 19th, unless other arrangements have been made.  $70 returning players, $170 new players (includes jersey). 

Helmets will be passed out during practice on Sat. January 19th.  Practice will be 1-3pm at the Kalispell Athletic Club.

Any questions, call Coach Wheat at 756-1155 or e-mail: GlacierKnightsFootball@yahoo.com

The Glacier Knights had their first practice on January 6th for the Spring 2008 season.  With 30+ players at the first practice the tempo was off the charts.  "There was alot of talent puttng there heart into practice today," stated Coach Wheat.  "With April 12th getting closer by the day, each practice becomes more important than the last."

Check out  http://glacierknightsfootball.googlepages.com/. We're testing a new website design.  Let us know what you think.

Any new players wanting to be a part of the KNIGHT Train Contact Coach Wheat @ 756-1155.

We'll begin practicing on Sundays at Noon beginning January 6th.  We'll be using the Kalispell Athletic Club, located at 770 West Reserve Drive in Kalispell, until we can move outdoors in the Spring. 

We expect all players to attend weekly practices. 

Please have your league dues in to Coach Wheat by January 13th.   

If you're interested in joining the team or have any questions, call Will Wheat, Head Coach, at 756-1155 or GlacierKnightsFootball@yahoo.com.

It was bitterly cold, but we had several people who braved the cold to be on the Glacier Knights float in the Kalispell Christmas Parade on Friday night.  This was our first year in the parade & things went pretty smoothly.  Kyle did a great job on the goal post!  We hope everyone had fun!

Congratulations to all the players that made the team. The Knights are proud to announce the addition of 20 new players to the team. With the high number of returning players our numbers are looking strong. Thanks to everyone that helped with or participated in tryouts. Fall practice will start on Saturday October 27th at 1pm. Practice will take place at the park off of Whitefish Stage Road in Kalispell. Recruiting will continue throughout the winter.  Anyone wanting to be a part of the team is more than welcome to come work out with us. If you have any questions contact Coach Wheat at 406-756-1155.

Tryouts for the Glacier Knights' 2008 season brought out a lot of new prospects. Everyone had a positive attitude & gave their all. The coaches were impressed and have high expectations for the upcoming season. Recruiting will continue throughout this Fall & Winter. Anyone interested in playing for the Knights or wanting more information should contact Will Wheat, Head Coach, at 756-1155 or GlacierKnightsFootball@yahoo.com.

Pick up a copy of the Flathead Beacon's next issue on stands Wednesday, October 10th to read a profile on the Glacier Knights. Myers Reece, a reporter for the Beacon, came to tryouts and interviewed coaches & players. (The Flathead Beacon is available for free at The Pizza Factory in Kalispell, The Sportsman and Ski Haus, Super 1 stores and many other locations around the valley).

Thanks to everyone who showed up during tryouts! We look forward to seeing you at our first practice.

SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL TRYOUTS

The Glacier Knights today announced dates for tryouts for the 2008 season.  Any adults interested in playing semi-pro football are welcome to attend tryouts on Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Lawrence Park in Kalispell.  Practices begin in January and the 2008 season begins in April.           

Big changes have taken place in Glacier Knights management.  Will Wheat has taken over as owner/head coach and a new coaching staff is in place.  With Keith Wheat as Assistant Coach, Darin Woeppel as Line Coach, Austin Owens as Offensive Coordinator and Kyle Burgess as Special Teams Coach the Knights are already preparing to make 2008 a “winning” season.    “We have recent high school graduates, as well as former football players who are in their 40s.  Anyone who loves football and has a winning attitude should try out for the team,” said Will Wheat, head coach. Coach Wheat is asking all returning players to participate in the tryouts.           

For more information contact Will Wheat at 756-1155 or GlacierKnightsFootball@yahoo.com     

Glacier Knights Operating Principles

• Respect others' point of view
• Do what you say you will do
• Focus on the big picture
• Trust your team's abilities
• Once a decision is made the team will respect it
• We will all agree on a common goal (Be Winners)
• We will help someone improve at every practice

The Glacier Knights had a great turnout for the team BBQ/meeting on August 25.  Coach Wheat would like to thank everyone who attended and helped with the event.  A special thanks to the guys who drove all the way from Missoula.  The meeting was followed by an entertaining game of flag football.

Meeting Highlights:

• Discussed goals for sponsorships & advertising
• Reviewed rules of conduct & expectations
• Decided on a starting date for practice..."see calendar"