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ncbears
September 8th, 2006, 10:41 AM
All Big Sky reciever Andy Birkel will not play the rest of the season after seeking medical treatment for his injured knee in Lincoln, Neb. He has a torn LCL and will use his redshirt and come back next season. This blows big time but I am glad he can come back for next season when we're play off eligible. Here's the story in the Greeley Tribune.

http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20060908/UNC_SPORTS09/109080094

dbackjon
September 8th, 2006, 10:49 AM
That sucks. Hopefully he can get another year of eligibiliy.

catbob
September 8th, 2006, 12:27 PM
Man, the injury bug is making mincemeat out of the Big Sky.

From a football standpoint, Im afraid to say this injury may solidify your spot as last place. Well you can battle Sac for it, anyway.

How did Wilson do against Davis, btw? I havent seen stats.

Also Im not an idiot, my apostrophe button isnt working lol.

NoCoDanny
September 8th, 2006, 02:25 PM
He'll be back next year.

Wilson had something like 50 yards. The new scheme the coaching staff has brought in isn't too conducive to the run. A lot of shotgun and 3 and 4 receiver sets. I'm less than impressed...

catbob
September 8th, 2006, 03:14 PM
It's a fine scheme, but I doubt the current roster of players is built for it... he should stick with what works, and next year start recruiting players for his scheme. Losing Birkel puts a huge damper on any pass-oriented offense.

Hansel
September 8th, 2006, 03:48 PM
could be a rough first year in the Big Sky for UNC :(