NOCO Nightmare Football

10/28/2026

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American Football News Today (AFNT) — Rankings Analysis
Summer–Fall 2026 | Rankings #1 | October 27, 2026

THE NATIONAL RANKINGS ARE IN!

Our first 3A and 2A Top 15 Rankings are here!

These rankings were developed using our traditional process, combining human evaluation, team records, strength of league, strength of schedule, quality of opponents, travel, and championship accomplishments.

THIS TIME, WE TOOK IT A STEP FURTHER!

We used AI assisted technology to independently assess our rankings, identify potential inconsistencies, and provide a second perspective.

In the spirit of TRANSPARENCY, we're sharing that assessment with the football community!

The technology didn't determine our rankings it evaluated them.

NOW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Who's ranked too high? Who's underrated? Did we get it right?

LET THE FOOTBALL DEBATE BEGIN! 🏈

10/21/2026

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10/13/2026

Wishing #54 OL Cameron Daniels a very HaPpY BiRthDAy!!! 🥳 In his Rookie year with the Nightmare, Cameron brought valuable experience and talent to an offensive line that really came together and became dominate, all while providing the necessary protection for QB, Isaiah Singleton, which ultimately allowed the offense to be so successful! 💪 Cameron is hard working, dedicated and a team first player, being the best he can not only for himself, but his Brothers. Beyond his abilities on the field, Cameron is a class act! Respectful, polite, and a young man of great character. He's exactly the kind of person we're proud to have representing the Nightmare! Off the field Cameron enjoys DJ'ing and creating memories with his friends and family!

Wishing you the VERY BEST and looking forward to more greatness 54!! 🏴‍☠️🙏
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09/26/2026

Nightmare Nation.....Our hearts are absolutely shattered.
This past Wednesday, September 23rd, we unexpectedly lost DB Coach Jordan Marquez — and there truly are no words big enough for the hole this leaves in our Nightmare Family.

Coach Jordan brought something special everywhere he went. His passion, his energy, his constant support, and that smile were impossible to miss. A past player in the league, whom ultimately finished his career as a Coach. He loved this game, had incredible knowledge, but more than anything, he loved seeing our athletes succeed. Their growth, their confidence, their big plays, their accomplishments — those things genuinely brought him joy.

He was the definition of a players’ coach. He believed in his guys. He celebrated them loudly. He pushed them to be better and made sure they knew he was always in their corner. But Jordan was so much more than a coach to us. He was one of the "Boys". He was family. He brought life and energy to every practice, every sideline, every conversation and every room he walked into. He was one of those rare people who made others feel good just by being around him — always smiling, always encouraging, always bringing something positive.

This is a devastating loss for Northern Colorado Nightmare Football, and we know it reaches far beyond our organization. Jordan had an army of friends, was actively playing flag football, had made forever bonds with so many, and had an amazing lovingly family. Jordan was simply one of the most unique people you could ever have the privilege of knowing. We are praying hard for his family and all the lives Jordan touched. Jordan coached one very short season with the Nightmare, his unit doubled their turnovers from 2025, and hoisted a trophy to finish the season....we were just getting started....we had so many plans moving into the off season, Nationals, and 2027.

Coach Jordan, thank you for every ounce of passion you poured into our players and into Nightmare Football. Thank you for believing in our athletes, trusting your fellow Staff members and Ownership, loving this team and bringing so much joy into our family.

Your impact will never be forgotten. We love you and miss you beyond words. Until we see again our friend.💔 💔 💔

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09/24/2026

Wishing DB Lane Putnam a very HaPpY BiRthDAy!!!🥳 Year two with the Nightmare, and the jump Lane made in 2026 was HUGE. He came into the season hungry, confident, and ready to make a statement — and he did exactly that. Lane opened the 2026 season with an INT against the Colorado Springs Flames. That was just the beginning. His impact throughout the season was impossible to miss, and his teammates recognized it too, voting him the 2026 RISING STAR. ⭐️ Along the way, “LOCKDOWN LANE” was born. 🔒 As good as he is on the field, Lane is just as solid off of it. He’s a great guy, a great teammate, and someone we’re proud to have wearing NOCO on his chest. The scary part? He’s only getting better!! Keep grinding, keep locking ‘em down, and keep showing everyone what’s coming next. Wishing you the VERY BEST and looking forward to more greatness 25!! 🏴‍☠️🙏
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09/23/2026

Big man gets some WELL-DESERVED love! 🏴‍☠️💪🏽 Calvin has been an absolute DAWG at right tackle. Strong, physical, dependable, and flat-out talented. When it’s time to line up and go to work, Calvin brings it every single snap. As good as he is on the field, he’s just as valuable in the locker room—an incredible teammate, a great brother, and exactly the kind of guy you want wearing NOCO across his chest.

Proud of you, Calvin! Keep WORKING. Keep DOMINATING.
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Calvin Schut-OL

Calvin Schut entered the league looking like an offensive lineman and immediately played like one of the best.

At Centaurus High School, Schut was asked to do whatever the team needed. He played defensive tackle and even handled kicking duties because the team did not have a kicker. That early versatility showed a willingness to step into any role that helped his team.

Schut joined the 303 Thrashers in 2021 and quickly became one of the bright spots on the roster. Playing offensive tackle, he earned an All-Star selection in his first season and followed it with another All-Star appearance in 2022.

When the Thrashers rebranded as the Colorado Vipers in 2023, Schut stayed with the organization. He continued to play primarily at offensive tackle while also seeing time at guard, giving the Vipers flexibility across the line.

By then, Schut had already established himself as one of the league's best offensive linemen. The 2023 season confirmed that reputation when he was named League Offensive Lineman of the Year and helped the Vipers reach the championship game, where they finished as league runner-up.

His game was built on sound technique and consistent effort. Schut stayed low, used leverage well, and played with the kind of pad level that allowed him to control defenders at the point of attack. When he got underneath a defender, he finished blocks and had no problem putting people on the ground.

Schut joined the Northern Colorado Nightmare in 2024 as an already established top-level lineman. He helped strengthen an offensive front that went on to win the championship that season.

He returned in 2025 and helped the Nightmare repeat as champions. Schut was again named League Offensive Lineman of the Year, this time sharing the honor with teammate and close friend Andy Cribbs. The recognition reflected how strong the Nightmare offensive line had become and how much both players meant to its success.

In 2026, Schut remained a key part of the unit as Northern Colorado completed a three-peat with another championship.

What stands out most about Schut's career is that his reputation did not begin with the Nightmare. From his first seasons with the Thrashers, through the Vipers' championship run, and into Northern Colorado's title streak, he consistently played like one of the best linemen in the league.

Schut has built that reputation by doing the position right: staying technically sound, playing hard on every snap, and finishing blocks with authority. Wherever he lined up, tackle or guard, his teams knew they were getting a lineman they could trust.

09/21/2026

Wishing DB Coach Jordan Marquez a very HaPpY BiRthDAy!!!🥳Coach Jordan has just finished his first season with the Nightmare, and he came with a TON of experience — both as a player and a coach — and made an immediate impact. The knowledge he brings is incredible, but his ENERGY is on another level! He brings intensity, excitement, and passion every single time he steps on the field, and our guys feed off of it. We already thought our DB group was elite… then Coach Jordan came in and took them to another level. Our DBs DOUBLED their turnovers from 2025, and that doesn’t happen by accident! 💪🏽 Coach Jordan was also voted on by the players with the 2026 Spirit Award!!

Beyond football, he’s an amazing guy, a great piece to our coaching staff, and someone we are extremely thankful to have as part of the Nightmare Family. Wishing you the VERY BEST and looking forward to more greatness Coach Jordan!! 🏴‍☠️🙏

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09/21/2026

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT 🌟
DB #26 JAH JOHNSON 🏴‍☠️

Extremely talented, athletic, instinctive, and always around the football, Jah has the ability to completely change a play—and a game. His coverage skills, football IQ, and playmaking ability make him a problem for any offense lined up across from him.

One of the best league-wide and a huge piece of the DARKSIDE DEFENSE!!!
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Jah Johnson-DB

Jah Johnson built his reputation the way great cornerbacks are supposed to: by making quarterbacks think twice before throwing in his direction.

At 6-foot, Johnson had the frame, athleticism, confidence, and competitiveness to match up with just about anyone. He was not looking for the easy assignment. He wanted the best receiver on the other side, and he was never afraid of competition.

Before making his mark in Colorado minor league football, Johnson spent five years playing at American International College, an NCAA Division II program. That experience helped shape him into a polished and disciplined defensive back who understood technique, positioning, and how to compete against high-level athletes.

Johnson joined Loveland Elite in 2021 and remained with the organization through 2023. From the beginning, he stood out as a true athlete in the secondary - long enough to challenge bigger receivers, quick enough to run with speed, and confident enough to play aggressively without backing down.

In 2024, Johnson joined the Northern Colorado Nightmare and took another step forward. He was named Defensive Back of the Year while helping the Nightmare capture a championship. He remained with Northern Colorado in 2025 and 2026, helping the organization complete an incredible run of three straight championships.

That team success fits the way Johnson played. He was not a corner built around attention or statistics. His value came from taking away options, competing against top receivers, and giving the defense confidence that his side of the field could be trusted.

No official league All-Star teams were announced during this stretch, but Johnson's respect did not depend on a list. Receivers knew what kind of matchup he was. Quarterbacks knew where he was lined up. Coaches knew they could put him on a dangerous weapon and let him compete.

Johnson's game was built on athleticism, length, confidence, discipline, and a refusal to be intimidated. He welcomed difficult matchups because that was where he could prove himself.

Three straight championships. Defensive Back of the Year. Five years of Division II college football. A reputation as one of the most respected shutdown corners in the game.

Jah Johnson never needed the easy assignment. Give him your best receiver and let him compete. That mindset is what made him one of the premier defensive backs of his era.

09/16/2026

Wishing #15 WR MALIK MANUEL a very HaPpY BiRthDAy!!!🥳🥳In his second year with the Nightmare Malik proved himself as a complete offensive threat. Coming off a huge season and voted on by his teammates as Receiver of the Year AND Offensive MVP, Malik proved exactly what kind of player he is. One of the kindest, most genuine guys you’ll meet off the field—but once he steps between those lines, he turns into an absolute ANIMAL. Malik stepped up huge in multiple games this past season, including the Championship Game, in which he converted multiple receptions in the final drive of the game, ultimately leading to the go ahead score to seal the game. Talented, tough, competitive, and dependable and ALWAYS ready to make a play!!

We’re proud to have Malik representing the Nightmare Standard and can’t wait to see what year three brings! Wishing you the VERY BEST and looking forward to more greatness 15!!! 🥳🏴‍☠️💪
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09/16/2026

#62 OL Andy Cribbs 🏴‍☠️

Cribbs came to the Nightmare after a heartbreaking CFC championship loss in 2021 believing he could help Nightmare Football do something special—and he absolutely did. A dominant player, a leader, one of the hardest workers on the field, and the kind of teammate every team needs. He played a huge role in our championship success in 2024 and 2025. Cribbs hung up his cleats after the Back-to-Back championship win in ‘25 and is so greatly missed!!

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Andy Cribbs was exactly what coaches want in an offensive lineman: dependable, physical, disciplined, and willing to finish every play.

Cribbs joined the Northern Colorado Nightmare in 2022 and immediately became one of the anchors of the offensive line. Over four seasons from 2022 through 2025, he was named the Nightmare Offensive Lineman of the Year all four years and served as a team captain all four seasons.

That consistency says a lot about how he was viewed inside the organization. Cribbs was not just productive. He was trusted.

He played through the whistle, brought a physical edge every snap, and made a habit of putting defenders on the ground. Around the Nightmare, he became known as the "Grim Reaper" of the offensive line because of the way he finished blocks and imposed himself physically on defenders.

What made him especially valuable was how rarely he got beat.

Cribbs was technically sound, strong at the point of attack, and reliable in both protection and the run game. He made the kind of impact that often goes unnoticed outside the offensive line room, but coaches and teammates understood exactly how important he was.

His individual recognition matched that impact. Cribbs earned CFL Offensive Lineman of the Year twice during his four-year run. During the CFC seasons, the league did not present individual awards, and he was not part of a league during years when All-Star selections were held, so his resume should be judged by the honors that were actually available to him.

And when team success followed, Cribbs was right in the middle of it.

The Nightmare won back-to-back CFL championships in 2024 and 2025, with Cribbs helping set the tone up front as one of the team's captains and most dependable linemen.

Four seasons. Four team Offensive Lineman of the Year awards. Four years as captain. Two CFL Offensive Lineman of the Year awards. Two CFL championships.

Andy Cribbs was not flashy. He was something better for an offensive line. He was reliable, physical, hard to beat, and relentless until the whistle. That is why he was a coach's dream and one of the defining offensive linemen of the Nightmare's championship run