Hands down
the NWFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, Clasen recorded
50 tackles and 28 sacks in his debut season that still
stands as a Northwest record. Adding 20 QB hurries
and recording a league leading 4.5 sacks in one game,
Neil was the single most dangerous defender coming off
the edge the league had ever seen.
His
dominating line play helped lead the T-bolts to a 16-0
record and a berth in the MLFN Challenge Bowl against
the legendary Marlboro Shamrocks.
Also
recognized as the NWFL Defensive Player of the Year to
go with his Rookie of the Year honor and 1st Team
All-League selection.
Only
played one more season but in '99 set another Northwest
record with 9 blocked kicks (4 punts, 2 field goals and
3 PATs) before retiring from football with his second
1st Team All-League selection and Defensive MVP honor.
Continued his athletic career as a rugby center.
