Pioneer Awards Announced

This past Sunday night, the 2009 Grinnell Pioneer football team gathered together for one final time at the team banquet. Along with great food and some bad jokes, the 2009 Pioneer football awards were announced.

Dick Ullrich '33 Award (Most Valuable Offensive or Defensive Back): Marquis Bradley '11.

Abe Rosenbloom '34 Award (Most Valuable Offensive or Defensive Lineman): Mike Tricoli '10

Special Teams Most Valuable Player: Ryan Boehm '10

Steve Kriegel Award (for dedication, desire, and determination): Chad Christoff '10

Troy Barboza Award (Most Inspirational Rookie): Cody Weber '13

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Mike McCabe '13

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Kevin Hwang '13

Congratulations to all the honorees and to the entire 2009 Pioneer team. It was a memorable year and we continue to work towards making 2010 even better!

Bradley & Boehm Named All-MWC

Junior linebacker Marquis Bradley (Wichita, KS/Independent) and senior defensive back and return specialist Ryan Boehm (Iowa City, IA/City High) were both named to the All-Midwest Conference Second Team on Wednesday. The Pioneers also had three players recognized as All-MWC Honorable Mention: Sophomore receiver Robert Seer (Saukville, WI/Port Washington), sophomore offensive lineman Chris Jarmon (Boulder, CO/Boulder) and junior safety Marc Heronemus (Topeka, KS/Topeka).

Congrats to all five players! The honor is certainly well received in each case!

To read the Grinnell release please go here.

Senior Profiles: Ryan Boehm

Throughout the season we will run profiles on each of our 14 senior players. We've asked them to tell us why they chose to attend Grinnell, what their favorite moment as a Pioneer football player was, among other fun facts. Please enjoy getting to know a little more about these guys before they graduate this spring!

First up, is senior free safety, Ryan Boehm!


Name: Ryan Boehm
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Major: Economics

Why did you choose to attend Grinnell?
I chose Grinnell because of its liberal, tolerant environment and its emphasis on self-governance. Similarly, its non-restrictive curriculum was especially attractive. The college is also situated on a beautiful and serene campus.

What is your favorite Pioneer football moment?
The game against Lawrence in my junior season (2008), in which the Grinnell defense intercepted six passes and led the Pioneers to a 32-16 win.

What are your career ambitions and/or future plans?
Immediately after college, I plan to enter into one of the service corps (possibly the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps). Afterward, I plan to attend graduate school or law school.

Favorite Professional Team: Chicago Bears

Favorite Division I team: Iowa Hawkeyes

Favorite Song: Ants Marching by Dave Matthews Band

Favorite Food: Barbecued Pork

Favorite Book: "Going After Cacciato" by Tim O'Brien

Favorite Course at Grinnell: Applied Game Theory

Other hobbies: Disc Golf, Basketball, Reading, and Weightlifting

Video of the Week: Ryan Boehm Returns an INT for a TD