GRINNELL COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Recruiting Class of 2017: Reed Winter

Saturday, December 31, 2016

Recruiting Class of 2017: Reed Winter

Reed is looking excited to sign on that line

Reed Winter is a defensive back and running back from Hanover High School in Hanover, NH. Reed helped Hanover improve from a 2-win season last year to a 9-2 season and an appearance in the state semi-finals in 2016. He was named first team all-state as a running back and was invited to play in both the New Hampshire All-State game and the New Hampshire vs Vermont All-Star game as a cornerback.

Heading for daylight

I love Reed's combination of speed and toughness, and I always like guys that are versatile players. I also love that he helped his high school team make such a dramatic turnaround, and that he wants to be part of another turnaround here as a Pioneer. Can't wait to get you on board Reed! Highlights here: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/6134558/57e86d17f61708a4e86b094c

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.