Steamwheelers Lose Their Quarterback
A broken leg will have Tony Zimmerman out for two to three weeks.

Starting quarterback for the Quad-City Steamwheelers, Tony Zimmerman suffered a hairline fracture of his left fibula in Saturday's 68-36 win over Wichita.

"My biggest fear is a reality," coach Rich Ingold said Sunday night.

The search is on for another quarterback, but Ingold added the little-tested backup Dan McMillan will likely be the starter Saturday night when the Wheelers face the Wichita Stealth in a rematch.

McMullen's lone Saturday snap resulted in a 38-yard touchdown to Chris Anthony. A former St. Ambrose star, it was McMullen's first professional snap at the quarterback spot.

Starting training camp as a receiver/linebacker, he has played that position throughout the season while also doubling as backup quarterback.

"Danny knows the system and the terminology and I am going to give him a ton of reps in practice this week to get him ready," Ingold said.

Even though, Ingold made several calls Sunday and expects to make more to secure another quarterback, either as a backup to McMullen or as a challenger as the starter.

It hasn't been decided whether or not to put Zimmerman on short-term injured reserve list. He would have to sit out for three weeks.

There is a slim chance that Zimmerman could be ready to return in time for the June 1^st game with Peoria at the Mark. But the coach said he talked to Zimmerman Sunday and the prognosis isn't necessarily rosy for a quick return.

"Tony's a tough kid," he said, "but he can't move his toes today. I have to go with the notion that he won't be ready for Peoria. I've got to get another guy."