8th year with MTW as Varsity
Offensive Coordinator ...2 years with Lawrence Park
Collegiate...1 year with Lawrence Park Prowlers...2 years at
York University... works for NFL Canada
4th year with MTW...30+ years
experience at all levels with: University of Toronto, York
University, Guelph University, Toronto Athletics, Woburn
Collegiate, Leacock Collegiate, Seneca College...one of the most
respected amateur coaches in the country
Founder of MTW in 1999...serves as
President of MTW corporate body & MTW Director of Marketing...2
as Varsity Head Coach in '99 and '00...Varsity Governor
from 1999-2008...16 years coaching experience at Lawrence Park
CI, 9 as HC... Toronto All-Stars...Level III NCCP Certified
Currently Director of Football
Operations for MTW...fixture in football circles in the GTA for
almost 30 years...2002 OUA Coach of the Year during his 4 years
stint as York Head Coach...former DC for Northern for almost 20
years and 5 years with U of T
YOUR FINAL
NOMINEES
Here are your final nominees
for our 10th Anniversary All-MTW Team. Our selection
committee and others have added their comments on these
great players.
Defensive Back
(select 4)
HT
WT
#
POS
TKL
AT
ST
BB
F
FY
TD
INT
YDS
TP
5'8'
175
30
DB
59.5
55
32
15
2
105
2
5
105
90.5
Name: Cleon
Holmes
Yrs with MTW: 2002-2006
Highlights: 2005 OVFL Defensive Back MVP
;
2005 All-Star ;2006 Co-offensive player of the year ;MTW Record for int’s in season (5)
;
MTW Record for batted balls (12) ;
MTW Record for longest punt return(100) ;
MTW Record for punt return avg (32.2) ;
MTW Record for rushing TD’s (9) ;
Holder of 4 JV special teams records; MTW Hall of Fame 2007, lteam and eague record in
batted balls in a season “Talented
and athletic...liked to take risks...one of MTWs better return
players also" Mike Danischewsky
"Might
have been the best athlete MTW has ever had. As a cover guy
Cleon almost never got beat deep and was always in the pocket of
the receiver which led to all those batted balls " Chuck Richardson
"" Tom Gretes
HT
WT
#
POS
TKL
AT
ST
SS
BB
TD
TP
5'10
180
2
CB
61
9
61
0
3
1
66
Name: Clinton
John
Yrs with MTW: 1999-2000
Highlights: MTW Walk of Fame 2003,Most solo tackles by a DB in MTW history with 43…dynamic returner…#12 MTW all-time in defensive points…had outstanding career with York Yoeman including CIS
1st team All-Star selection in 2003 and 3 time OUA
1st team All-Star selection..2 time York team captain
"A good cornerback who
excelled for MTW and York U. Very good cover skills"
Mike Danischewsky
"Clinton
set a high standard for MTW defensive backs when the teams he
played on were not so strong. But he could start on any
defensive backfield MTW has put on the field since. Great skills
and nose for the ball. Tough to find a flaw in his game " Chuck Richardson
"" Tom Gretes
HT
WT
#
POS
TKL
AT
ST
BB
TD
INT
YDS
TP
6'2
200
7
DB
81.5
36
64
3
0
5
31
164
Name: Niamoo
D'Quarshie
Yrs with MTW: 1999-2000
Highlights: MTW Walk of Fame 2003, tied for MTW interceptions
lead,
Holds MTW total defensive points record in a season with 119 and #2 in career defensive points 164...most tackles from a DB in MTW history 54.5...starting LB at York University
“Provided
good leadership in early years of MTW...versatile player who
lined up at safety and half" Mike Danischewsky
"Big,
strong and really smart player who played with his head as much
as his physical talents. Run support and positioning his
strengths. Team leader extraordinaire" Chuck Richardson
"" Tom Gretes
HT
WT
#
POS
TKL
AT
ST
SK
SS
BB
F
TD
INT
YDS
TP
5'8
165
21
DB
50
68
26
1
1
10
2
1
3
88
93.5
Name: Matt
Black
Yrs with MTW: 2002-2003
Highlights: Walk of Fame 2004,2003 League MVP Defensive back and League All-Star…now on scholarship to Saginaw Valley State University
"Pure cover corner...one of
the best athletes MTW has had...he dedicated himself to
becoming a great player and set some lofty goals, all of
which he achieved"
Mike Danischewsky
"This
guy was a jet. Lightning quick. Covered so much field. Always in
on tackles no matter where he started. Technically the best
we've had." Chuck Richardson
"" Tom Gretes
HT
WT
#
PS
TKL
A
S
BB
F
TD
INT
YDS
TP
6'3
220
28
DB
45
46
22
4
0
2
5
219
59
Name: Chris
Smith
Yrs with MTW: 2004-2006
Highlights:
“He
left lots of marks on opposing receivers...hard hitting safety
who is using those skills at Queens" Mike Danischewsky
"Pure
hunter. If Chris had you in his sites you were in for a long
day. Like to lay low in the zones and come up a decleat.
Demoralized opposing receivers coming across the middle" Chuck Richardson
"" Tom Gretes
HT
WT
#
POS
TKL
AT
ST
SK
SS
BB
F
FY
TD
INT
YDS
TP
5'10
180
32
LB
88
104
36
1
1
17
1
5
1
4
106
132.5
Name: Edison
Cerda
Yrs with MTW: 2003-2005
Highlights:
# 5 All-Time in tackles 88…#4 in total defensive points 132.5…#1 All time in batted balls 17, #2 in career interceptions
4, 4 sacks in a game against Oshawa...MTW record
“Gave
it all on the field...had lots of heart and was a smart player" Mike Danischewsky
"Edison
was just always there. Great on the passblitz and run blitz. He
didn't stand out athletically but was always way there on
the stats sheets. Just cant ignore him...The guy is in the top
15 defensive players in MTW history!" Chuck Richardson
"" Tom Gretes
Receiver (select 4)
HT
WT
#
POS
REC
TY
L
FD
TD
AVG
6'
210
4
WR
28
475
55
20
5
17.0
Name: Shawn
Gore
Yrs with MTW: 2005, 2006
Highlights:
"Shaun
was a real pleasure to coach. He was a very classy young man. As
with Max, he came to us very raw and left us being able to make
the starting roster of a CIS team. Shaun really developed in
running after the catch and certainly was a very versatile
receiver while playing fot the Wildcats." Bob Rainford
HT
WT
#
POS
REC
TY
L
FD
TD
AVG
6'2
215
84
WR
97
1464
70
68
13
15.1
Name: Mike
Mizerski
Yrs with MTW: 2004-2006
Highlights:
"Mike
developed into the top receiver in the OVFL. His accomplishments
were outstanding.He strived to be the best at every practice
because he practiced at a 100% level. He wanted the best for his
teammates and always under stood the team philosophy and that we
were a better offensive team when the QB distributed the ball to
everyone on the offense" Bob Rainford
HT
WT
#
POS
REC
TY
L
FD
TD
AVG
6'1
185
6
WR
57
1126
108
32
10
19.8
Name: Ricky
Clarke
Yrs with MTW: 2004, 2005
Highlights:
HT
WT
#
POS
REC
TY
L
FD
TD
AVG
6'2
200
80
WR
55
1045
90
27
8
19.6
Name: Kevin
Logan
Yrs with MTW: 2002, 2003
Highlights:
HT
WT
#
POS
REC
TY
L
FD
TD
AVG
6'
210
2
WR
36
755
106
24
10
21.0
Name: Robin
Legault
Yrs with MTW: 2004, 2005
Highlights:
HT
WT
#
POS
REC
TY
L
FD
TD
AVG
6'4
240
14
TE
92
1212
85
38
14
13.17
Name: Justene
Edwards
Yrs with MTW: 2004-2008
Highlights:
"One
of the most physically gifted receivers to play for the
Wildcats. A big receiver (tight end) was able to play as an
outside receiver because of his pure gifted ability. Made many
big plays for the Cats when playing at the senior level" Bob Rainford
Offensive Line
(select 5)
Name: Chris
Ross
Yrs with MTW: 2003, 2004
Highlights:
Name:
Nick Vescio
Yrs with MTW: 1999, 2000
Highlights:
Name: Kevin
Evran
Yrs with MTW: 2002-2004
Highlights:
Name: Ross
Asaro
Yrs with MTW: 2005-2008
Highlights:
Name: Billy
Singleton
Yrs with MTW: 2004-2007
Highlights:
Name: George
Kourtesiotis
Yrs with MTW: 2006,2007
Highlights:
Name: Chris
Wanless
Yrs with MTW: 2002, 2003
Highlights:
Name: Lawson
Allick
Yrs with MTW: 2005-2007
Highlights:
Defensive Line
(select 4)
Name: David
McDonald
Yrs with MTW: 1999, 2000
Highlights:
HT
WT
#
POS
TKL
AT
ST
SK
AS
SS
BB
F
FY
INT
TP
14
DE
32
13
28
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
67
Name:
J'Michael Deane
Yrs with MTW: 2005, 2006
Highlights:
HT
WT
#
TKL
AT
ST
SK
AS
SS
BB
F
FY
TD
INT
YDS
TP
14
53
70
18
4
2
3
2
1
31
0
0
0
65
Name: Michael
Livingston
Yrs with MTW: 2005 -
Highlights:
Name: Joel
Kovshoff
Yrs with MTW: 2004,2005
Highlights:
HT
WT
#
PS
TKL
A
S
SK
A
S
BK
BB
F
FY
L
TD
INT
YDS
TP
77
DL
94.5
137
26
4.5
2
4
0
3
6
0
0
0
0
0
127.5
Name: Taylor
Dubois-Hammond
Yrs with MTW: 1999, 2000
Highlights:
HT
WT
#
POS
TKL
AT
ST
SK
AS
SS
BB
F
FY
TD
INT
YDS
TP
DT
13
0
13
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Name: Johnny
Mangold
Yrs with MTW: 2005, 2006
Highlights
HT
WT
#
POS
TKL
AT
ST
SK
AS
SS
BB
TP
85
LB
55.5
91
10
5
4
3
3
79.5
Name: Jansen
Kenny
Yrs with MTW: 2002, 2003
Highlights:
HT
WT
#
POS
TKL
AT
ST
SK
AS
SS
BB
F
FY
TD
INT
YDS
TP
92
DT
33
54
6
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
42
Linebacker (select
4)
Name: Ari
Doumouras
Yrs with MTW: 2002 - 2006
Highlights:
HT
WT
#
PS
TKL
A
S
SK
A
S
BK
BB
F
INT
YDS
TP
37
LB
138
182
47
6
2
5
0
3
1
3
34
161
Name: Marc
Faria
Yrs with MTW: 2002 - 2006
Highlights:
HT
WT
#
PS
TKL
A
S
SK
A
S
BB
TP
43
DB
93
108
39
11
2
10
3
118
Name: Anthony
Thomas
Yrs with MTW:
Highlights:
"Ryan
was a true leader. He played quarterback for us two years in a
row. He knew he would be playing Tight End at Western but put
the best interests of the team ahead of himself." Mike Danischewsky
Name: Nick
Kordic
Yrs with MTW: 2002, 2003
Highlights: Walk of Famer 2004; 2002 OVFL All-star; 5 MTW
records including yards/season with 1062
“slashing
type runner. Set all types of MTW records without the supporting
cast he would receive now” Mike Danischewsky
"Superstar
back in a day when MTW was just beginning to find its place.
Finished #3 in the OVFL in 2002. Deceivingly fast and effortless
runner. Very athletic with great vision" Chuck Richardson
"One
of the most outstanding running backs to ever play for the
wildcats. Fast, powerful, could run inside with power and
outside with speed. Nick was also an outstanding receiver with
great hands. A team player who lead by example. An outstanding
CFL special teams player" Tom Gretes
Name:
Allistair Blair
Yrs with MTW: 2002, 2003, 2004
Highlights: 2005 MTW Walk of Famer; Winning TD in 1st ever win
over rival Thunder in 2003
“strong,
powerful workhorse. Would physically wear teams down. Carried
MTW down the field on the final drive of our first win against
Thunder" Mike Danischewsky
"Power,
power, power. A 225lb back that always fell forward and could
punish. Very difficult to stop by the first tackler. Scored some
of the most important TD's in MTW history. Played more games at
RB than anyone else for MTW" Chuck Richardson
"The
consummate power back. Powerful, strong, a tough runner very
hard to bring down. When you needed those tough yards or to
control the football Alistair was the one. He has continued to
run that way at the next level. Can also play tailback." Tom Gretes
Name: Errol
Brooks
Yrs with MTW: 2008
Highlights: 3rd leading rusher in OVFL 2008; 3 MTW records
including TD's in a season (9); 203 yards and 4TD's (record) vs.
Guelph
“Great
character, team player. Dynamic and versatile. Makes defender
miss a lot of tackles” Mike Danischewsky
"Came
out of nowhere to finish in the top 5 in the OVFL. Very shifty
quick pinball like runner. Low to the ground so tough to tackle.
Almost as out of the backfield in the pass game. Kept MTW in the
playoff hunt in 2008 after loss of Isakov at QB." Chuck Richardson
"Continued
the great running back tradition of the wildcats. One of the
quickest backs the wildcats have ever had. Had a tremendous 2008
year, one of the best ever. Errol would have broken every record
if he had played longer. Quick, fast, made defenders miss, could
go all the way at any time. Made plays out of nothing.
Tremendous player, will have a great future at the next level." Tom Gretes
"Errol
came to us last season and was just excellent. He is a very humble
player and was always complementary to the others on offense about his
running success. He demonstrated excellent skills that will certainly
help him him play at the next level. He really gave up the big play on
offense when we really needed and always played at the same level
regardless of the score during the game" Bob Rainford
HT
WT
#
C
TY
L
FD
TD
AVG
6'1
225
35
176
1001
79
24
8
5.7
Name: Mike
Goncalves
Yrs with MTW: 1999, 2000
Highlights: Four 150 yard games in 2000 including a 200 yarder
against Huronia.
“straight
ahead power. Helped build the program” Mike Danischewsky
"Was
MTW's first offensive star in 2000 and main player behind MTW's
first venture into the playoffs. Bag back at 6'1 225. Similar to
Allistair in running style but had an extra gear when in 2nd
level space. " Chuck Richardson
"A
multy dimensional player. Could run and catch the ball, great
blocker. One of the first big backs the wildcats had. Helped
build the program from it`s early years" Tom Gretes
Name: Roland
Fletcher
Yrs with MTW: 2002, 2003, 2004
Highlights:
“A
duo threat running and blocking. Best fullback we’ve had” Mike Danischewsky
"Team
leader extraordinaire. We remember the man as much as the
player. Roland was easily the best blocking back MTW has had but
provided a alternative running threat to both Kordic and Blair.
Could have been the starting tailback if it were not for the two
superstars behind him." Chuck Richardson
"The
best fullback the wildcats have had. Ran for those tough yards,
great blocker, helped control the ball late in games when the
wildcats were up. Could catch the ball extremely well." Tom Gretes
Name:
Ryan
Clutterbuck
Yrs with MTW: 2002-2004
Highlights: 2004 OVFL QB MVP and All-Star, Holds 8 MTW Passing
Records, 2005 MTW Walk of Famer
Committee Comments:
"Ryan
was a true leader. He played quarterback for us two years in a
row. He knew he would be playing Tight End at Western but put
the best interests of the team ahead of himself." Mike Danischewsky
"Probably
the most selfless player we ever have had. Was a TE by trade,
but due to the fact we had nobody to play QB, Ryan stepped in,
ended up leading our team to two conference championship games,
and won the OV MVP at his position. Tremendous worker who yet
extremely quite by nature, was a phenomenal leader." John Prisco
"Ryan
was the catalyst behind the MTW surge into prominence in 2003
and 2004. Versatile despite his imposing size, steely calm in
the pocket, strong arm. Level headed leader." Chuck Richardson
Name: Max
Bruce
Yrs with MTW: 2005, 2006
Highlights: 2006 OVFL QB MVP & All-Star, 2007 MTW Walk of Famer,
2006 McKenna Wildcats Award Winner
Committee Comments:
"Max
came to us as an inexperienced quarterback and left us as the
top quarterback in OVFL who could compete at the university level. He
was very coachable and strived at each practice to become better. He
really focused on the fundamentals and techniques of playing the
position. He also worked at the emotional part of playing the position,
the leadership and others.He never neglected any of those" Bob Rainford
"Truly
amazing that on the heels of one OVFL MVP QB, Max comes along
and does it again. Got the most out of Coach D's offense and
could beat you short, miiddle or deep, in the pocket or short
sprint. Great person.. Dave McKenna would be proud" Chuck Richardson
"Joined
program as an unknown, raw QB. Developed tremendous leadership ability
and great character. Made many great plays for MTW" Mike Danischewsky
Name:
Ricky Clarke
Yrs with MTW: 2002-2004
Highlights: OVFL MVP receiver and Returner 2004 & 2005,
OVFL record Holder for Combined yards in a game (415),
Punt return average in a season (43.3) and punt return
TD's in a season (4), 2005 MTW Walk of Famer, 6 MTW
Records - PR Average (43.3), PR Yards (435), PR
TD's (4), KOR's/Season (14), KO Return Yards (449), KOR
TD's (1)
Committee Comments:
"Ricky
Clarke made it look so easy. It was almost unfair. So
much that against the Thunder in 2004 they would short
kick every punt and kickoff to the up man to avoid
Ricky. Arguably the best returner the league has ever
seen " Chuck Richardson
"One
of the most dynamic players to have played in the OVFL.
He was a threat to score on every punt or kick off
return. His acceleration was unparalleled" Mike Danischewsky
"Ricky
was the most dynamic returner I have ever seen at that
level. He was a threat to score every time he touched
the ball, because he was gifted wit the ability to make
things happen on his own" Tom Gretes
Name:
Cleon
Holmes
Yrs with MTW: 2002-2006
Highlights: OVFL MVP DB 2005, 2002 & 2005 Allstar, 2007 MTW Walk
of Famer, 3 MTW Records - PR's/Season (15), Longest RP (100 yds),
KOR Avg (32.2yds)
Committee Comments:
"Cleon
had a habit of drawing in the coverage teams to him on returns
and then switching gears and leaving them in the dust just when
they thought they had him. Myers made that mistake in back to
back returns in 2004. To imagine that MTW had Ricky and the
rook Cleon on the same return team in '05...magic!" Chuck Richardson
"Cleon
had success at the junior and senior levels as a
returner. He had big play ability and was able to hit a
seam and turn it up a notch" Mike Danischewsky
"Cleon
was adept at setting up the blocks within a scheme. He
could make you miss or run over you. " Tom Gretes
Name:
Anthony
Thomas
Yrs with MTW: 2002-2004
Highlights: 2006 Walk of Famer, MTW record holder for tackles in
a game (13), Assists in a game (16), 2003 & 2004 OVFL
All Star Linebacker
"intimidating
player. Fearless and aggressive. When opposing players
had time to feel and hear the A-Train coming they knew
they were in trouble" Mike Danischewsky
"He
was nicknamed Train for a reason. A 250 pound 'Manster.' In 2004 the
Toronto Thunder came in as cocky as ever after an OV
Championship year in '03. They made a lot of noise until
Anthony caught one of their receivers over the middle
after a catch. The Thunder superstar was decleated and
the Cats knocked them out of the playoffs that day. It
all turned on A-Trains hit." Chuck Richardson
Name:
Chris
Smith
Yrs with MTW: 2005 & 2006
Highlights: 2006 OVFL Al-Star
"Quietly
intimidating. Good range. Solid player" Mike Danischewsky
"Smitty's
hits came in bunches and they were loud. Playing from a
safety position he often had the ball carrier lined up
long before the carrier saw Chris. There was no escape.
" Chuck Richardson
Name:
Andrew
Lomasney
Yrs with MTW: 2007, 2008>
Highlights: kicked MTW record 39 yard field goal in win
Newmarket in 2008
"Consistency.
He never misses PAT's and moved the goal line up to the
35 yard line with his range. Persaud in '2002 had as
strong a foot but couldn't hit in the clutch like Andrew
can." Chuck Richardson
HT
WT
#
POS
#
PUNTS
TY
L
AVG
YDS
6'3
225
28
DB
43
1617
55
37.5
Name:
Chris
Smith
Yrs with MTW: 2006, 2006
Highlights:
Kicked the winning rouge in
overtime 9-8 win
the 2006 Conference Semi Final against Kingston
"What
a punter. Never have we had someone who could reset the tone of a
game with his foot. Had many of those 'Holy Cr** kicks in '05" Chuck Richardson
Name:
Roland
Fletcher
Yrs with MTW: 2003, 2004
Highlights: "approached
kicking the same way he played fullback – he hit the
ball as hard as he could every time" Mike Danischewsky
"Fletch's
specialty was kickoff. He could really drive it deep
forcing the returner to drop off and reset. Allowed a
very strong defensive squad in 2003 and 2004 to set up
shop in the opponents territory" Chuck Richardson
"Might
have been the best athlete MTW has ever had. As a cover guy
Cleon almost never got beat deep and was always in the pocket of
the receiver which led to all those batted balls "
""
"Shaun
was a real pleasure to coach. He was a very classy young man. As
with Max, he came to us very raw and left us being able to make
the starting roster of a CIS team. Shaun really developed in
running after the catch and certainly was a very versatile
receiver while playing fot the Wildcats."
"Probably
the most selfless player we ever have had. Was a TE by trade,
but due to the fact we had nobody to play QB, Ryan stepped in,
ended up leading our team to two conference championship games,
and won the OV MVP at his position. Tremendous worker who yet
extremely quite by nature, was a phenomenal leader."
