(Ed Note: I spotted Keiffer Garton the other day in Annenberg on crutches. So I asked Staff Writer Eli Cohen to follow up at practice. Here's what Eli got).
Last Saturday against Columbia, junior quarterback Keiffer Garton -- who had missed the previous two games with an elbow injury -- rebounded from a two-interception first half to throw two touchdowns and lead Penn to a decisive 27-13 victory.
Coaches as well as spectators were curious as to whether or not Garton would be able to play like he did in the second half when Yale comes to Franklin Field Saturday.
Now, coach Al Bagnoli and the Quakers won't have to worry about how Garton will perform against the Bulldogs.
Because Garton won't be playing.
The Castle Rock, Colo., native sustained a knee sprain during Tuesday's practice, and was heavily bandaged and on crutches by the next day.
Bagnoli is not optimistic about Garton's chances of playing soon, and doesn't really know what to expect.
For the time being, however, senior Kyle Olson, who Bagnoli claims is 100 percent healthy and ready to go after recovering from his own knee injury, will start for the Quakers as they try to continue their three-game winning streak.
(Be sure to check thedp.com/sports later today when we post our preview of the Yale game for more info).
Tags: al bagnoli, Football, injuries, Keiffer Garton
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October 23rd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
way to nail it, Zach.
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Steven: Thank you for the contribution. A bit of a clarification is in order, as Eli nailed it. Zach was merely doing his excellent job of being an editor, and in turn, sending the fine young Eli out for the story.
These men have really hit their stride!
Bravo!
FOJL
October 24th, 2009 at 9:06 am
FOJL, thanks for that clarification. Sorry, Eli, for missing that.
October 24th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Steven: An honest mistake! Its wonderful to see how these men have embraced the challenge and are really becoming excellent journalists!
I must confess that I am highly envious of them. They are experiencing the college years, while I slave away with my professional obligations.
At least I can live vicariously through the youthful exuberance of Zach, Noah, Eli, and of course, David(Ben).
FOJL