NoCo's Birkel out for season.

[ncbears]

All Big Sky reciever Andy Birkel will not play the rest of the season after seeking medical treatment for his injured knee in Lincoln, Neb. He has a torn LCL and will use his redshirt and come back next season. This blows big time but I am glad he can come back for next season when we're play off eligible. Here's the story in the Greeley Tribune.

http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20060908/UNC_SPORTS09/109080094

[dbackjon]

That sucks. Hopefully he can get another year of eligibiliy.

[catbob]

Man, the injury bug is making mincemeat out of the Big Sky.

From a football standpoint, Im afraid to say this injury may solidify your spot as last place. Well you can battle Sac for it, anyway.

How did Wilson do against Davis, btw? I havent seen stats.

Also Im not an idiot, my apostrophe button isnt working lol.

[NoCoDanny]

He'll be back next year.

Wilson had something like 50 yards. The new scheme the coaching staff has brought in isn't too conducive to the run. A lot of shotgun and 3 and 4 receiver sets. I'm less than impressed...

[catbob]

It's a fine scheme, but I doubt the current roster of players is built for it... he should stick with what works, and next year start recruiting players for his scheme. Losing Birkel puts a huge damper on any pass-oriented offense.

[Hansel]

could be a rough first year in the Big Sky for UNC :(