Longhorn Recruited Despite Challenging Season

On April 17^th,2013, Mustafa Saffaf, signed to play football at Saint Ambrose University.Mustafa “Moose” Saffaf was a three year varsity offensive starter for the Parkway West Longhorns. He often played defense as well and was also the two time winner of the Suburban South All Conference Lineman Award. Saint Ambrose is an NAIA member and finished their season 10^th out of 80 teams.They have been led to success by their head coach, Mike Magistrelli, since he took the reins in 2007. SAU is located in Davenport, Iowa in the Quad Cities area. After seriously considering other schools, the SAU Fighting Bees won him over with their great coaching staff, fantastic athletic facilities, and beautiful campus. SAU boasts a bubble dome and a special work out facility exclusively for the football team. His parents, Khaldon and Annita Saffaf, are very proud of him and eager to see him play. Even though the Longhorns had a challenging season not only Mustafa but two other players were given football scholarships.Ryan DeMuri will play for Benedictine College and Quentin Key for Millikin University. Mustafa recognizes the guidance he received from head coach, Jeff Duncan, and lineman coaches Tom Haddox and Doug Newton has helped lead him to success. He wishes the Longhorns well and encourages those who want to play college ball to keep working hard. He is pictured with his father and paternal grandfather also named Mustafa Saffaf.