Scots’ Tanney named MWC Performer of the Week

Release Date: September 13, 2005

MONMOUTH, Ill. – For the second straight week, the Monmouth College football team has had a player honored by the Midwest Conference.

Senior quarterback Mitch Tanney (Lexington, Ill./Lexington) was named Midwest Conference Offensive Performer of the Week for his outstanding play in last weekend’s 48-34 win over Ripon.

Tanney threw for four touchdowns, completing 17-of-25 passes without an interception during the Scots’ conference opening win. The Scots exploded to a 48-0 lead before Ripon put on a fourth-quarter surge.

Tanney led the Scots to a record 34-point second quarter as Monmouth held a 41-0 advantage at halftime. He amassed 259 passing yards while improving his pass efficiency rating to 190.86.

The Scots travel to DePere, Wis., Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. date with defending MWC champion St. Norbert. Monmouth hopes to avenge the only blemish on last year’s 9-1 record.

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