Monmouth College’s Tanney named Academic All-District

Release Date: November 9, 2005

Mitch Tanney

MONMOUTH, Ill. –Monmouth College senior quarterback Mitch Tanney (Lexington, Ill./Lexington) was honored for his athletic and academic excellence by being named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V College Division first team. His name will now be placed on the national ballot for ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American.

Tanney helped lead the 10-0 Fighting Scots to their first outright conference title since 1972 and the school’s first-ever NCAA playoff berth. Their opponent will be announced Sunday on ESPNews at noon Central time.

A six-time Dean’s List recipient, Tanney has the nation’s top pass efficiency rating in Division III this season and the 192.86 mark is second nationally among all divisions. He currently holds nine individual records at Monmouth and is part of 19 team records. The Fighting Scots have set new team marks this season for scoring (444), touchdowns (62) and fewest interceptions thrown (3).

Tanney also volunteers as a Spanish instructor at local schools and helps with Special Olympics.

The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V team is voted on by sports information directors from District V, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin and two Canadian provinces. Athletes must earn a minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA, have achieved at least sophomore status at their respective school and be a starter or key reserve in order to be nominated for the post-season honor. Only first team all-district athletes are eligible to be placed on the national ballot.

Tanney is the son of Don and Crystal Tanney of Lexington.