2008 Woodie Awards
The Sideline Report: Pioneer football
Chris Morrow
Issue date: 9/14/06 Section: Sports
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The Pioneer football squad's co-captain and star quarterback Tyler Arciaga, a Graduate Student from San Diego, Calif., took a rough hit in the first quarter as he was rushing for a first down in the season opener against Lafayette.
"I'm calling it stupid bravery," said Arciaga, who admitted he was looking to get energy to pump up the rest of the team. "Being a big quarterback, I'm not expected to slide."
At first he was treated as if it were a sprained shoulder. Arciaga said that the hit had caused him to injure the acromioclavicular joint in his shoulder, which connects the shoulder blade to the collarbone. He insisted that it wasn't severe and was more of a pain tolerance issue.
"It limits the range of motion," said Arciaga, who explained the way he throws across his body aggravates the shoulder. Although he admitted he was in no condition to do any bench presses or shoulder presses, he was still exercising the lower body.
Last Wednesday Arciaga practiced without signs of a severe injury.
"I need to be able to make the throws I need to make," said Arciaga, who was preparing for the upcoming Marist game. He wasn't worried about playing in the game but just making sure the swelling wouldn't start up again. Taking a hard hit or landing on it awkwardly were other concerns.
Head coach Paul Gorham, seemed more than confident in Arciaga's throwing arm stating, "I didn't lose sleep." He had expected to use Arciaga full strength on September 9th against Marist. Coach Gorham referred to Arciaga's shoulder injury as more of a bruise, than a sprain.
Arciaga met Gorham's expectations on Saturday making 28 of 41 completions, with 283 yards and a touchdown. He also muscled in a 7-yard rushing touchdown in the losing effort. Arciaga's performance was what kept Sacred Heart in the game, and obviously wasn't bothered by his shoulder. It will still be something to watch for as Sacred Heart takes on Iona College at home this weekend and as they are still seeking its first win of the season.
Considered an impact player, he makes his presence felt on and off the field. When given the opportunity, Arciaga "takes the bull by the horns," but makes sure he never "oversteps the boundaries."
"I'm calling it stupid bravery," said Arciaga, who admitted he was looking to get energy to pump up the rest of the team. "Being a big quarterback, I'm not expected to slide."
At first he was treated as if it were a sprained shoulder. Arciaga said that the hit had caused him to injure the acromioclavicular joint in his shoulder, which connects the shoulder blade to the collarbone. He insisted that it wasn't severe and was more of a pain tolerance issue.
"It limits the range of motion," said Arciaga, who explained the way he throws across his body aggravates the shoulder. Although he admitted he was in no condition to do any bench presses or shoulder presses, he was still exercising the lower body.
Last Wednesday Arciaga practiced without signs of a severe injury.
"I need to be able to make the throws I need to make," said Arciaga, who was preparing for the upcoming Marist game. He wasn't worried about playing in the game but just making sure the swelling wouldn't start up again. Taking a hard hit or landing on it awkwardly were other concerns.
Head coach Paul Gorham, seemed more than confident in Arciaga's throwing arm stating, "I didn't lose sleep." He had expected to use Arciaga full strength on September 9th against Marist. Coach Gorham referred to Arciaga's shoulder injury as more of a bruise, than a sprain.
Arciaga met Gorham's expectations on Saturday making 28 of 41 completions, with 283 yards and a touchdown. He also muscled in a 7-yard rushing touchdown in the losing effort. Arciaga's performance was what kept Sacred Heart in the game, and obviously wasn't bothered by his shoulder. It will still be something to watch for as Sacred Heart takes on Iona College at home this weekend and as they are still seeking its first win of the season.
Considered an impact player, he makes his presence felt on and off the field. When given the opportunity, Arciaga "takes the bull by the horns," but makes sure he never "oversteps the boundaries."
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