GRINNELL COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Frantic Fourth Not Enough Against Cornell

Monday, November 12, 2012

Frantic Fourth Not Enough Against Cornell

In the season finale for both teams, the Pioneers fell behind early, down 25-0 at halftime, only to ignite a stunning rally that came up just short before losing 32-27. The 2012 season comes to a close with the Pioneers finishing with a 2-8 record, their worst record in 3 years. Going 1-4 in games decided by one score or less was most certainly the main reason for the drop-off in record.

We'd like to say a final farewell to our 5 seniors: Drew Blumberg, Tom Brinkman, TJ Schaid, Brian Taylor, and Cody Weber. We are so grateful for their commitment and leadership, not to mention their talent. Thank you and good luck as you move forward!

With 40 returning players with lots of experience, we are already looking forward to 2013! Go Pioneers!

The Honor G

The Honor G, the official emblem of Grinnell College athletics, was first used at the Iowa state track championship in 1892. Designed by Earnest "Skip" Atherton, class of 1895, the original Honor G consisted of a scarlet maltese cross with a black "I and "C" (for Iowa College) superimposed on the cross. Two years later in 1894, the "I" and "C" were replaced by a black gothic "G", and the modern day Honor G was born. The gothic "G", which was also used on letter sweaters and is now used on letter jackets, was replaced by an Old English "G" in the mid-1930's. After some protest, it was quickly changed back to the gothic "G", and it has remained unchanged since that time.