Six take home recognition in MIAC Football Awards

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Six members of the Carleton College football team were honored as the MIAC coaches handed out their end of season awards. Leading the way were the Knights’ five All-MIAC first teamers: tight end Ntense Obono, defensive lineman Michael Carey, linebacker Isaac Simons, defensive back Henry Detmer, and kicker/punter Marcus Merkelbach. Additionally, offensive lineman Chris Elliott received All-Conference honorable mention. Carey and Simons became the 16th and 17th players in recorded program history to be recognized at least three times with some level of all-conference recognition (see chart below). Carey was a second-team pick in 2021 and received…