Grinnell College announced Tuesday that they will cease football
operations for the remainder of the 2019 season due to a large number of
injuries, in effect, cancelling their home game with Monmouth scheduled
for Oct. 12.
A rash of injuries left the Pioneers with 28 of the 39 rostered players
able to suit up, creating a concern for the safety of the players, some
of whom may have had to play offense and defense. The decision to cease
the season prior to this weekend’s scheduled games is in line with the
Grinnell athletic department’s mission to put student-athlete safety
first.
“Grinnell College is unwilling to compromise the health and safety of
its players, including the 11 players, who over the course of the first
seven weeks of practice and play, will miss some or all of the season,”
said Andy Hamilton, director of athletics and recreation, in a press
release issued by the College.
