Vote for the 2012 Mastodon Single-Game Performance of the Year

One game can have an incredibly lasting impact on a player's season. It could be the game that everyone looks to when considering important award selections. It could be the game that turns the season around, sparks a rally or motivates and inspires the team to excel to new levels. Some of the greatest single game performances in sports history have occurred in the NFL. Steve Young once threw for 325 yards and six touchdowns. Adrian Peterson once ran for 296 yards and three touchdowns. Derick Thomas once recorded seven sacks in a game, an NFL record. It's no secret that some of football's greatest single-game performances came during this past Mastodon season. Here are the nominees:


Alex Bahnan. On October 5, Alex smashed passing records all over the place. 76.1% completion percentage and a 153.2 passer rating were his best of the season. He came 22 yards short of breaking the NFL's record (Norm van Brocklin) with 532 yards. He also threw for 10 touchdowns, no biggie, with no interceptions. A passing day to remember!

Joe Cicero. On October 7, Joe was in on every play. He racked up 78 rushing yards on only two carries, which would have been impressive in itself. But then he went on and caught 18 passes for 211 yards, two of which were for touchdowns. Then, he returned a kick for a touchdown after going 91 yards. Still wasn't done. On defense, he made 27 tackles and forced five fumbles! It earned him Player of the Week.

Dave Mello. On October 5, he started the game with a passing completion. Who knew what would escalate? He ran for one touchdown on four carries with 111 yards. On the receiving end of things, five of his 16 receptions were touchdowns along with that 233 receiving yards stat. He also made 29 tackles, forced three fumbles and had an interception. What a game!

Nick Young. On the last game of his Mastodon career, September 23, Nick was a beast. His 22 rushing yards were nothing compared to his 233 receiving yards on 22 receptions! What sets him apart are his NINE receiving touchdowns! Then he went on and made 11 tackles and then threw in a 99 yard touchdown on a kick return. It earned him the Player of the Week and a special nook in our hearts.


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Alex is the 2012 Mastodon Quarterback of the Year

Of course! It was pretty much expected that the starting quarterback would prove victorious. It is most definitely well-deserved. Congratulations, Alex! Keep those numbers rolling towards April.

Vote for the 2012 Mastodon Quarterback of the Year

Ah, quarterback. The dream of every young football aficionado. The star of the team. The star of the sporting world. There's no position bigger than it. Some of the world's all-time greatest athletes have passed through the position. Guys like Joe Montana, Tom Brady and Johnny Unitas. There's never just one guy vying for the position. The dimes they place in the hands of their must trusted teammates. That is only one trait of a quarterback. They also have pocket presence, the ability to scramble, the skill of reading defenses, accuracy, deep throws, leading a team down the field in about thirty-one seconds when necessary. They are electrifying and incredible. Here are your nominees for the 2012 Mastodon Quarterback of the Year:


Alex Bahnan. He was the team's starting quarterback. First string. Number one guy. He completed 64.9% percent of his passes over the season, going 144 for 222. His 1,813 yards led the team's passers with a long of 98. He threw for 28 touchdowns with only 4 interceptions in the process. His passer rating was an astounding 122.2.

Kyle Splaine. It's always great to have an outstanding backup quarterback. Kyle had all the qualities of a true starter and he actually did start from time to time. His completion percentage was at 62.2% behind completing 51 of 82. He threw for 471 yards and 8 touchdowns, with only 5 picks. His passer rating was a highly respectable 84.9.

Dave Mello. He was never one to throw, but he was more of a rushing, wildcat quarterback. He had the highest completion percentage at 92.3% with 12 of 13 completed. He threw for 129 yards, but no touchdowns or picks. However, when rushing at QB, he went for 324 yards and three touchdowns. His QBR was 158.3, a perfect score, when factoring in rushing yards.


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Joe is the 2012 Mastodon Rusher of the Year

Joe led the team in rushing yards and was tied for second in touchdowns. Those stats led to him being the unanimous choice for the Mastodon Rusher of the Year! All four votes went to him! Congratulations!

Vote for the 2012 Mastodon Rusher of the Year

Running backs were once the strong base and foundation of a championship-caliber team. While still being a critical part of a football team's success, they might not be as prevalent anymore. However, with a stellar rushing season from Adrian Peterson, they just might be on the rise again. That is no secret to the three nominees as they ran their hearts out to get all the yards they possibly could. They gave a boost to the team, as every team needs a rushing attack to balance the offense. Here are your nominees for the 2012 Mastodon Rusher of the Year:


Kyle Petit. Most likely the fastest on the team, Kyle blew the defenders away with his punishingly speedy runs and bursts up the middle, down the sidelines, straight ahead, or to the outside. He may have only rushed three times, but one of those rushes was good for an 85 yard touchdown. He had 96 total rushing yards.

Kyle Splaine. His ability to scramble was like none other. He dominated the team in that category. Splaine racked up 127 total yards on 12 rushes. He had a long of 27 yards, but he also led the team in rushing touchdowns with four.

Joe Cicero. He averaged 30.7 yards per carry. Speaking of carries, he had 15 of them for 460 total yards, the most on the team. Primarily a fullback, that doesn't mean they don't run either. His three touchdowns were tied for the second most on the team. By far, he had the longest single run with 99 yards. He was a dominating force with his ground game.


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Nick is the 2012 Mastodon Receiver of the Year

Congratulations Nick! He received 60% of the vote and was able to beat out Dave by a single vote. It's a well-deserved honor for our Mastodon brethren who has since left us. Congratulations #99!

Vote For the 2012 Mastodon Receiver of the Year

Receivers don't get nearly enough credit. Quarterbacks rack up the yards, even though the majority of them come through what the receivers do after the catch. They fight for yards, they get open, they haul in touchdowns. If it wasn't for receivers, the passing game would be shot. They are integral to the offense. Often considered the hoodlums of the team, they wouldn't gel without them. They're just as vital as the rest. Here are your nominees for the 2012 Mastodon Receiver of the Year. Vote at the bottom of the page.


Harry Cocker. With thirteen receptions on the season, it ranked fifth on the team. However, he racked up 163 yards out of those thirteen catches, which was good for fourth best on the team. He was tied for second with nine touchdown catches. His longest catch was good for 72 yards. He was a looming figure on the field.

Dave Mello. His 48 receptions was the second most on the team. With those catches, he boasted 580 total yards, good for a 12.1 average on each catch. He had the longest catch of the entire receiving core at 87 yards. His ten touchdowns led the team and he was a pest to cover.

Nick Young. The majority of his statistics may have come from one game, but that doesn't matter because they were still monster numbers. He caught twenty-two passes for 233 yards, his longest being 80 yards. His nine touchdowns all came in ONE GAME. He was truly the team's best tight end.

Joe is the 2012 Mastodon Offensive Lineman of the Year

His pancakes stood above all. The vote was unanimous and Joe was chosen as the 2012 Mastodon Offensive Lineman of the Year! Keep it up, Joe, congrats!