Wolves have two in military
One thinks of womens football as sometimes powder puff, but in the IWFL and other leagues, it means getting a chance to actually hit someone and have fun at the same time. The women too can fulfill their dream of catching that long pass for the winning TD, making the hit that sticks and making friends for life. Third year Wolves’ player Tiffany Loomis plays a tough defensive back and wide receiver positions zeroing in on all targets that move her way. She explodes off the ball and pounds the offense into submission with each hit. Her ability to read the plays off the ball and make catches for gainers makes her one tough and smart player. Her ability to be a protector on and off the field makes her a unique person. Her quiet demeanor is deceiving, as she quietly listens, follows orders, then just like a missile she makes her assault on the quarterback or drills a receiver. And on the other side of the ball, her receiving talents are precise as she dives, rolls and comes up with an aerobatic catch. This is one player her quarterback can count on for some quick yards. When she isn’t a Wolf, she is a Specialist with the Army Reserves in the ammunitions section of the 826 ORD CO. She travels to Fort McCoy once a month for training throughout the year and travels to other bases. While in the Military, she has learned patience, respect and discipline which has helped her throughout her life. She has always wanted to be in the military and she had never flown anywhere until she was in the service. Now she has flown to California, Alaska, North Carolina and Germany all compliments of the military. Her time with the Wolves is precious along with time with her family. She cherishes her niece Lauren and nephew Logan who always want her to hit someone hard and thinks she “Rocks” by playing football. Loomis is originally from Decorah Iowa and makes her home now in Madison WI along with her two Boxers Gracie and Levi. Just like everyone else who found out about the Wolves Football Team, they found out through a friend, she tried out, was hooked and now can’t get enough of it. She plays because she sees an opportunity to be a part of something special. Everyone on the team is like a family, coaches, owners, staff and players. There’s always someone to talk to, hang around with and just do things with. She says that her most memorable football experience came in the game against the Minnesota Vixen at home her first year as a rookie when she got laid out by a flying player who she didn’t see coming at her. But she has learned from her mistakes and now she’s the one putting on the big hits laying out her opponents. But her military experience plays a huge part in her life, she feels that what she is doing is necessary and accepts what is given to her, but also she admits she would rather play football than anything else. Loomis attended Iowa Central Community College where she received a softball Scholarship and then attended Winona State. So you know she’s a pretty good athlete. And it carries over to her conditioning and athletic abilities on the field. She’s ready for just about anything. She is one of six Wolves that have earned a Super Bowl Ring and has played over 8 years of football. She is also a mother, grandmother and mentor for the younger players. Her experience and stories can fill a lifetime. She was born in Boscobel WI and when she was 18 she joined the National Guard where she spent the first 9 years as an enlisted soldier. She then attended the Wisconsin Military Academy where she earned her Commission and went on to branch Military Police. She has made her home in Sparta WI , near Fort McCoy where she has been mobilized for the past five and a half years. Her duties and responsibilities include the following: In a way this is a frustration hitting exercise, as she lets off steam and energy. When she isn’t hitting someone for a loss, she can take the ball as a running back and explode for yardage taking her defenders with her downfield. She’s no stranger to publicity as she has been featured in the ESPN Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Soldier Magazine and the Reserve Officer Magazine to name a few. She has seen the teams and organizations come a long way from the 1999 Barnstorming Tour. Both of these players are fulfilling a dream on and off the field. For both, football is an escape to enjoy what they have always wanted to do. In the military, they see serving their country is a way they can give back for enjoying their freedom. For this we salute you both. |