FB: Midwest Conference

[Mr. Football]

Well football fans the 411 from MC is Alex Tanney dislocated his ac joint or something like that... preliminary thoughts are 4 weeks - season ending... he went home last nite. 

Also heard something about a Redshirt year and return next year, not real sure about that one, I quess anything is possible.

And on another note btnt after seeing the MC roster. (They have 10 qb's on the roster this year).  Btnt I really thought your son made a great choice to go IC,  but after yesterdays injury to Tanney I'm not to sure now...    JMO...  Would of liked of seen him come off the bench yestersday and maybe save the day.  Not that the Fr. ( Wedekind )( I think that was his name not 100% that was his name) that came in and did a bad job yestersday (overall),  but it seem like it took to long for the team to believe in him (Or maybe just the shock of not having Tanney in at QB)  Idk.

[Pat Coleman]

I'm not one of those super-patriots, but no one is bigger than the National Anthem.  Has anyone mentioned that it was 9/11???

The infraction did not take place this week. The suspension was served this week.

In that sense, it's actual poetic justice, no?

[SNCOLDAD]

I have only one comment on the subject. And it does not mean I am defending or blaming anyone for the situation.

"Let he who has never sinned cast the first stone."

[blu thru n thru]

"Let he who has never sinned cast the first stone."

Dang!  I hate that one.  Takes all the fun out of this!

[blu thru n thru]

Well football fans the 411 from MC is Alex Tanney dislocated his ac joint or something like that... preliminary thoughts are 4 weeks - season ending... he went home last nite. 

That sucks! Kids work awful hard in this game.  And at this level, it's really all about the love of the game.  The senior year is supposed to be the big reward.  Sorry MC fans.  Tough break for the entire MC family.

As for my kid making the right choice, we're absolutely convinced he has.  What he's learning, we can't buy. 

[SNCOLDAD]

blu, I have to agree. Injuries to anybody in a sport is not fair. But to have it happen  senior year. That just is not right.

I was looking forward to Tanney vs. Berger.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Well football fans the 411 from MC is Alex Tanney dislocated his ac joint or something like that... preliminary thoughts are 4 weeks - season ending... he went home last nite. 

That sucks! Kids work awful hard in this game.  And at this level, it's really all about the love of the game.  The senior year is supposed to be the big reward.  Sorry MC fans.  Tough break for the entire MC family.

As for my kid making the right choice, we're absolutely convinced he has.  What he's learning, we can't buy. 

I just wrote out tuition checks for two kids.  I'm guessing you're "buying" it, big time!

[DBQ1965]

"Let he who has never sinned cast the first stone."

Dang!  I hate that one.  Takes all the fun out of this!

And when a stone came out of the crowd, Jesus said:  "Mother!"

[scottie]

Also heard something about a Redshirt year and return next year, not real sure about that one, I quess anything is possible.

Tanney will have 5 quarters of play this season.  Would he be eligible for a medical redshirt if he didn't play the rest of the season?  I suppose it might be worth coming back for one more fall semester of classes to pick up a second major, etc., if he was eligible.  If not, hats off to the top signal caller in MWC history. 

And, I'm confident that Coach Bell can right the ship with a new quarterback and a week or two of prep.


W W W . G R A N T T A N N E Y A R E D S H I R T . C O M 

[Mr. Ypsi]

Also heard something about a Redshirt year and return next year, not real sure about that one, I quess anything is possible.

Tanney will have 5 quarters of play this season.  Would he be eligible for a medical redshirt if he didn't play the rest of the season?  I suppose it might be worth coming back for one more fall semester of classes to pick up a second major, etc., if he was eligible.  If not, hats off to the top signal caller in MWC history. 

And, I'm confident that Coach Bell can right the ship with a new quarterback and a week or two of prep.


W W W . G R A N T T A N N E Y A R E D S H I R T . C O M 

He would definitely be eligible.  In fact, despite an earlier post, I'm pretty sure he would be eligible even if he had been hurt next week.  Beyond that, no.

This is one of the few areas where I would agree that publics have an advantage over privates - a redshirt year (or even semester) is apt to be far more expensive at a private.  (In general, the cost differential is exaggerated, due to greater financial aid by privates; but most privates' scholarships have a 4-year limit.)

[Redmen09]

Ripon's experience with their senoir QB out for the year really left a big ? mark coming into the season.  The guy behind him has really stepped up into his role and has done well so far, and the biggest reason for that is having his teammates rally around him.  I have a feeling the MC coaches will do a good job of rallying the team around whoever steps in  (I just hope that the new QB doesnt get in his groove until atleast week 7)(Ripon vs. MC in week 6  ).

As for the medical redshirt. At Ripon, in the past, players have gone down in week two and have still been granted a "medical hardship" by the NCAA and could come back for another year

[The Roop]

Well football fans the 411 from MC is Alex Tanney dislocated his ac joint or something like that... preliminary thoughts are 4 weeks - season ending... he went home last nite. 

Also heard something about a Redshirt year and return next year, not real sure about that one, I quess anything is possible.

Does "he went home last night" mean he left the hospital or did he go "home" home ?. As in not in school anymore.

Mr. Ypsi is right about a redshirt being available and is also right about it being cost prohibitive. So I guess time will tell.

[Kilts and Bagpipes]

Wow...tough weekend for the "top" two teams in the conference.  Tanny did separate the AC joint.  Who knows what his plans will be...  The question is probably going to come down to where Monmouth is when he "could" come back.  If they are out of it, then I could probably see him coming back next year.  If they are still in the hunt, then maybe he tries to still play this year.  Either way...Grinnell got a win to put in their bags for many years to come.  Any ideas when he has to claim the medical redshirt.  Does it have to happen by the third game or does the injury have to happen by the

That being said.  Monmouth still had plenty of chances to win that game.  They had a 4th and 1 inside the Gary 20 and called time out.  Then they ran straight up the middle for a 1 yard loss.  They had the momentum...they had Grinnell on their heels and then they called a timeout to let them regroup and they run an ISO up the middle.  Come on!  They had another chance to score later in the game on the other end and they choked their too.  Why is that we can go the length of the field in 30 seconds and 3 plays but for the past 5 years, we can't get a 3rd and 1.  Frustrating.

Bright spot though. The freshman QB looked like he got a lot more comfortable in the second half and if they have to go with him for the rest of the season, it looks like they will still be okay.  He runs well and has a pretty decent arm.  Threw a couple deep outs to the wide side of the field that looked pretty strong.  Hopefully the team can get some things going against Lawrence.   With SNC losing, there is still a chance to win the conference.

[Footballfan99]

For a player to medically redshirt he cannot play past the 2nd quarter of the 3rd regular season game. As for the past weekend games, what a crazy weekend it was... Glad to see some upsets finally with the other Pios, Grinnell slaying the dragon that is Monmouth even if it was with or without Tanney (tough injury tho). SNC ran into a team that is on the up and up in the conference in Beloit, and everything else in the conference seemed to be business as usual with the teams that should have won, winning.

[Redmen09]

Some top individual performences that I noticed from Week 1 of MWC play:

Jake Marshall (QB-Ripon): 127 yds rushing (4 TDs), 87 yds passing (1 TD)
Josh Pasek (RB-Ripon): 229 All-Purpose yds (1 TD- 63 yd punt return)
Matt Shepherd (WR-Monm): 16 receptions, 193 yds (1 TD), 224 All-Purpose
Shane Reschke (P-Monm): 79 yd punt, 48.6 yd average
Chris Casper (QB-Carroll): 23-32 for 397 yds (3 TDs), 41 yds rushing
Kyle Galas (WR-Carroll): 6 receptions, 195 yds (2 TDs)
Robbie Ulloa (S-LU): 8 tackles (2.5 TFL), 1 FF, 2 FR, 2 Sacks
Marquis Bradley (LB-GC): 14 tackles (0.5 TFL), 1 FF, 1 FR
Ripon College Defense: 8 Turnovers (5 INT, 3 FR)
Brian Maughn (QB-Beloit): 28-36 for 357 yds (3 TDs)
Beloit WR's: 3 over 100 yds receiving (Julian Ross, Derek Carrier, Odin Grina)