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The Fighting Scots wrapped up their second season under Coach Tony Jennison with a record of two wins and eight losses. “We feel we still have a lot to prove after this season and are already looking forward the 2010 campaign,” said Coach Jennison. “We were a very young team and it showed at times but we feel the experiences gained this year will only help us in the coming years.” ]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/11/7/FB_1107095517.aspxFootball

Macalester wrapped up its season with a 38-6 setback to visiting Hamline in the 110th meeting between these two Snelling Ave. rivals. The Scots wind up at 2-8 on the campaign, while the Pipers are 4-5 with one game remaining. Tight end Matt Mitchell led the Macalester offense with five receptions for 81 yards, while Josh Boomgaarden led the way on defense with 13 tackles. ]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/11/5/FB_1105095432.aspxFootball

For the second year in a row, Macalester linebacker Josh Boomgaarden has been selected to the ESPN The Magazine / CoSida Academic All-District 5 football team. Boomgaarden is a first team selection and as such, will go forward for consideration for Academic All-America honors. Boomgaarden is an Economics major with a 3.90 cumulative GPA. ]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/10/30/FB_1030092404.aspxFootball

Macalester and Minnesota-Morris met in a hard-hitting, defensive-minded game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, and it was the UMM Cougars pulling it out with a 37-yard field goal with 1:04 left in the fourth quarter for a 3-0 victory. Each team had chances on offense and moved the ball better than the final score would indicate, but struggled in the red zone, and on third- and fourth-down conversions. The Scots gained 295 yards and 18 first downs, while Minnesota-Morris had 262 yards and 16 first downs. ]]>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/10/27/FB_1027095008.aspxFootball

The Scots make the short trip to the Metrodome on Friday (Oct. 30) to face Minnesota-Morris at 11 a.m. Macalester and UMM hooked up last year at the Dome and Mac’s defense dominated the Cougars in a 25-0 Scot victory. For those unable to attend, Macalester College will provide an audio webcast (click here). LiveStats and live audio will be provided by the UMAC through the Dome Day web site. ]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/10/24/FB_1024090251.aspxFootball

Martin Luther pulled away from a 6-6 halftime deadlock to beat Macalester 34-20 in St. Paul. The Knights racked up 525 yards to improve to 6-2 on the season, while the Scots drop to 2-6 with a couple games to go. The Scots enjoyed success passing the ball down field and averaged 17 yards per reception. Quarterback Trevor Miehe went 17-for-33 for 288 yards with three TD aerials and now has thrown for over 250 yards in three of his team’s past four games. ]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/10/17/FB_1017091454.aspxFootball

Macalester took a lead with an offensive fumble return for a touchdown with just :46 to play in the fourth quarter, but visiting University of Chicago responded with a quick scoring drive of its own to hand the Scots a heart-breaking 28-24 defeat in St. Paul. Mac QB Trevor Miehe passed for 256 yards on a 19-for-29 effort, and also ran for 56 yards. Matt Elliott led the defense with 13 tackles, while Josh Boomgaarden added 12 stops. ]]>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/10/15/FB_1015092241.aspxFootball

Saturday (Oct. 17) is Macalester’s fourth annual “Take a Kid to the Game” day when the Scots play host to the University of Chicago at 1 p.m. “Take a Kid to the Game” is an NCAA-sponsored event that promotes college football at the grass-roots level. Furthermore, it brings awareness to the importance of football in youth’s lives as well as child safety. Every child Saturday receives a Child ID Kit free of charge (which can be pick up at the table next to the concessions stand). ]]>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/10/15/MSOC_1015091412.aspxFootball, Men's Soccer

On Saturday (Oct. 17), Macalester will be hosting Men’s Cancer Awareness Day at both the football and men’s soccer games. This event is hosted by Macalester’s Student Athlete Advisory Council. Both teams will be wearing blue jerseys in support of men’s cancer. The soccer game will also be played with a blue soccer ball. Please come to learn facts about men’s cancer, win prizes and support the Scots. The football team takes on the University of Chicago at 1:00 p.m., and the soccer team takes on St. Olaf at 7:30 p.m. Please wear Blue shirts in support of the fight against men’s cancer! ]]>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/10/10/FB_1010095900.aspxFootball

Macalester’s defense dominated the first half of play and on the day the Scots intercepted six passes to beat St. Scholastica 35-13 in Duluth. Aaron Gallegos and Josh Boomgaarden picked off a pair of passes each and Gallegos returned the opening kickoff deep into CSS territory to set the stage for Macalester’s big day. The Scots allowed just three first downs in the opening half and by that time were up by a safe 35-7 margin. Mac’s six interceptions ties a school record set two years ago against Principia. ]]>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT