KALAMAZOO, MI - After making a name for himself with an 89-tackle freshman season in 2016, Western Michigan strong safety Justin Tranquill has a new nickname going forward into the 2017 season.
"Coach Tranquill."
His new role comes after the redshirt sophomore suffered multiple ligament tears in his right knee while covering a punt in the second quarter against Michigan State.
WMU's Justin Tranquill out for year, Eric Assoua expected to return
Starting strong safety Justin Tranquill tore his ACL, and defensive end Eric Assoua sprained his knee in Saturday's loss to Michigan State.