Raterink (6-2, 210) joined the Barnstormers prior to the 2012 season. His performance was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 4,870 yards and 93 touchdowns. He broke numerous team records and was named Barnstormers MVP by his fellow players and coaches. Raterink’s TD-INT ratio of 93-9 was best in the AFL.
The 2013 season will be Raterink’s seventh playing Arena Football. Prior to joining the Barnstormers, Raterink spent time with the Kansas City Command (2011), Chicago Rush (2010-11) and the Quad City Steamwheelers (af2; 2007-09). Everywhere he went he became an immediate starter and had a great impact. Raterink played college football for four seasons at the University of Wyoming from 2001-04.
Hobbies: Restoring classic cars with my dad
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Musical Group: Nickelback
Favorite Food: Steak
Least Favorite Food: Raw onions
Favorite Sports Team: Denver Broncos
Favorite Athlete: John Elway
When I first met Coach Hohensee I thought: He is going to make me a better player with his genuine passion for the game
My greatest football moment so far: Leading our college team to our first road conference win in 5 years in a triple overtime victory
My childhood football hero is: John Elway
My pregame ritual is: Talking with my dad
My most prized possession is: A note from my dad he gave me before college
My other talent besides football is: Ability to adapt
If I could meet anyone it would be: Kurt Warner
The best thing about living in Iowa is: The genuine courtesy of the people
2013 Game Statistics
Passing
| GP |
ATT |
COMP |
INT |
PCT |
YDS |
TD |
LONG |
|
QB RATE |
AVG/G |
| 8 |
268 |
164 |
4 |
61.2 |
2034 |
40 |
44 |
|
115.8 |
254.2 |
Rushing
| GP |
ATT |
GAIN |
LOSS |
NET |
AVG |
TD |
LONG |
AVG/G |
| 8 |
22 |
34 |
28 |
6 |
0.3 |
6 |
7 |
0.8 |
2012 Game Statistics
Passing
| GP |
ATT |
COMP |
INT |
PCT |
YDS |
TD |
LONG |
|
QB RATE |
AVG/G |
| 18 |
617 |
413 |
9 |
66.8 |
4870 |
93 |
45 |
|
122.36 |
270.6 |
Rushing
| GP |
ATT |
GAIN |
LOSS |
NET |
AVG |
TD |
LONG |
AVG/G |
| 18 |
34 |
104 |
0 |
104 |
3.1 |
8 |
15 |
5.8 |
