Fan Spotlight with Jeff Duis

In the second installment of our F.S. series, we caught up with Jeff Duis, more commonly known around the arena as DaredevilJD.

Adam Barnhardt: Jeff, let's get this started with some background information about you. Age, career choice, favorites, anything that you can muster up.

Jeff Duis: Well I am 23 and I currently work as a bank teller at Camp Dodge's Credit Union. I also mascot for the Iowa Energy, the Des Moines Menace, the Des Moines Buccaneers on occasion and formerly the Iowa Chops and will continue next year. My favorite band is Linkin Park, my favorite movie is The Dark Knight. I play drums in a band and I also sing and play guitar as a solo "project".

AB: Sounds like you have a lot going on. Now that the viewers know a little bit about you, let's move on to some 'Stormer football. Do you have season tickets?

JD: Yep, I will be a season ticket holder for sure in 2009. Haven't decided on a section but I am going to try and get them in my old section, 120.

AB: 120? C'mon man, 107 is where it's at.

JD: Well if there are 2 seats close to the action I will be there.

AB: At least you're thinking about it! What was your most memorable event of last season?

JD: The fact that the fan support is as strong as ever. Seeing and hearing Wells Fargo Arena with 10,000 fans going crazy is an experience I will never forget.

AB: What about most memorable play?

JD: Probably when Jason Simpson flipped the opposing WR over the boards, that is Arena Football at its finest.

AB: That was the Green Bay game, wasn't it?

JD: I think so, I can't remember it seems so long ago.

AB: Ah, sweet play. Anyone that actually knows you knows who your favorite player is, but for viewers sake, tell us anyway.

JD: Tim Dodge, #1 fan. A great WR for the Hawkeyes and it is good to have him home as a Barnstormer.

AB: Are you looking forward to any particular game this year?

JD: I am looking forward to the Milwaukee games a lot since they are a new expansion team and new in our division. Kind of have to get a feel for a new divisional rival. The Quad City games are always electric so I look forward to beating up on our rivals too.

AB: That's true, no one likes anything more than laying a good whooping down on the Steamwheelers! One last question, will you be sporting the famous attire this season?

JB: Of course! They are all neatly packed in a box and will be opened March 27th. Can not wait!! I may need a new cowbell though.

AB: That's the spirit. Thanks for taking the time to sit down with us.