On December 11, 2018, Garon was placed on injured reserve for the second year in a row after undergoing knee surgery. Hes the first one in and the last one out. 3.What is your mindset when you are on the football field? Garon also ran track at Mount Union, where he recorded personal bests of 10.61 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.69 seconds in the 200 meters. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The report, released Wednesday during the league's . It gets into your bloodlines a little bit.". Below are the program's four core principles -- work, commitment, loyalty, hope -- which Kehres intentionally made broad. What gets you pumped before a game?Some of my favorite artists include Kodak, Major Nine, FCG Heem and NoCap. Four players acquired by the Eagles during Davis tenure were later inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame, and another, Cris Carter, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Because Division III has no scholarships, Mount Union often began seasons with rosters of 200, including 100 freshmen. "He does everything better than you do it," Raeburn said. It wasn't until 1903 and 1904 that the program maintained a head coach for two consecutive years, which was Pearl Sommerville, who went 4111 in his two seasons. Published Sun, Mar 15 2020 10:21 AM EDT Updated Sun, Mar 15 2020 10:23 AM EDT. During his tenure, Kehres only lost eight games and tied three times in conference play. Between 1996 and the 2003 national title game, Mount Union won 109 of 110 games with six championships. ", Added Warinner: "It doesn't matter where you're coaching. July 7, 2019. Winds E at 20 to 30 mph. "Larry was always looking to grow," said Capers, who roomed with Kehres when they played together at Mount. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Sirianni said this was business as usual in his life, recalling Mount Union's records of 14-0, 14-0, 14-0, 13-1, 12-1 and 14-1 when he was a player and then a coach. He knew he couldn't go back to Pitt for another season. In addition to Dawson's eight-year tenure and a transition to the OAC, Mount Union Stadium was built which gave the program a permanent home and even more stability. 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Pete Pederson was hired in 1942, but after one season the program was suspended due to World War II. 5.What has been your biggest challenge in life? In Week 6 against the Washington Redskins, he made an impressive one-handed catch. (Ohio). This isn't the first time a former Mount Union player made a splash in his second year as an NFL head coach. "You'll find an answer, you'll fix it if something's wrong. Baseball Baseball: Schedule Baseball: Roster Baseball: News Basketball Basketball: Schedule Basketball: Roster Basketball: News Cross Country Cross Country: Schedule Cross Country: Roster Cross Country: News Football Football: Schedule Football: Roster Football: News Golf Golf: Schedule Golf: Roster Golf: News Lacrosse . Could Anthony Richardson go number one overall? Below is a listing of men that played or coached under Mount Union coaches Ken Wable (1962-85), Larry Kehres (1986-2012) or Vince Kehres (2013-19) and are currently coaching or working in football. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound senior leads all of Division III with 27 receiving touchdowns and 1,573 yards. After Jackson injured his hamstring in the Week 1 loss against the Miami Dolphins, Garon moved into the WR1 position and quickly developed a strong trust with Cousins, due to his toughness when being hit along with a knack for finding the ball in traffic. Did you participate in any other activities or campus organizations other than football?My overall experience at Mount Union has been great. "I love high school . Sirianni was a part of championship squads in 2000, 2001 . Kehres is 31 against college football's all-time winningest coach, John Gagliardi, having beaten Gagliardi's St. John's squads twice in playoff match-ups and traded wins in the national title game in 2000 and 2003. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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We present them here for purely educational purposes. [20] His 184 targets ranked No. However, Mount has established itself as one of the best football schools in the nation. Other DIII players who made it beyond the final cuts include Buffalo kicker Stephen Hauschka, Green Baywide receiver Jake Kumerow, Minnesota Viking-turned-Carolina Panther wideout Brandon Zylstra, New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnoldand Chicago defensive back Michael Joseph. The school has long produced accomplished coaches -- including former Carolina Panthers coach and longtime NFL assistant Dom Capers (class of 1971) and Ron Lynn, another longtime NFL assistant (class of 1966) -- but the number has spiked in the past 15 years. [14][15] In the Week 12 win against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, he would score his second touchdown of the season after catching a 59-yard pass from Griffin III. During this run, the Purple Raiders went 2142 versus OAC opponents. Guys like Justin Hill, Jared Ruth and Derrick Harvey. If you aren't all-in, you have little reason to be here. Athletics Site of the Mount Union Purple Raiders, On the roster of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1994 and on the roster of the Buffalo Bills in 1997 and 1998. Full Story. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs, $45 million. John Carroll University has a rich tradition of success in the NFL. Played in one game for the Los Angeles Raiders in 1987, Played in 13 games and started seven for the Dayton Triangles between 1927-1929. The Purple Raiders have claimed 13 NCAA Division III Football Championship and 30 OAC titles and have 12 undefeated seasons. In 2013, Kehres retired after 27 years as head coach to become the Athletic Director of Mount Union. Garon opened the 2015 season behind DeSean Jackson with Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for the team. QB Greg Micheli was honored in 2008 with the Gagliardi Trophy, given annually to the best NCAA Division III player in the nation. There are no active NFL players from this school. "When I was there, we had 150, 160 players on the team, and we had 1,300 students," said Sawvel, who played linebacker at Mount Union from 1989 to 1993. [2] Garon attended John I. Leonard High School in Greenacres, Florida. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Services About Us; Contact Us; Email Newsletters . (Ohio), Brett Ekkens, Indiana Wesleyan University, Sean Fisher, University of Tennessee-Martin, Mike Gibbons, Medina Highland H.S. Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions, NFL draft questions, predictions for combine workouts: Potential risers, top QBs and burners to watch, Ex-Wolverine McNamara excited for Iowa reboot, Jalen Carter returns to combine following arrest, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Outside of Marpet, another former DIII player who found success at the professional level is Pierre Garcon. Erik Raeburn "became, like, the most popular guy ever" after playing for Mount and spending six years as an assistant there. Despite playing in division 3. Active NFL Players from Mount Union. });
, if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'nfldraftdiamonds_com-large-billboard-2','ezslot_7',138,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-nfldraftdiamonds_com-large-billboard-2-0');report this ad. They didn't eat in a special dining hall or get priority access to classes. I was one reception away from breaking the Mount Union team record. The football team at Division III's Mount Union is one of the most dominant collegiate programs in history. Garon was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft with the 205th overall pick. Is there a player that you model your game after?Lamar Jackson is one of my favorite players to watch. During his time as coach Vince went 956 winning six OAC titles and two national titles in his seven years. High 46F. Ohio, and especially northeast Ohio, spits out football coaches like rubber and tires. It took a College Football Hall of Fame program patriarch too afraid to leave, 200-man rosters filled with "player-coaches" and a campus located in the garden spot for coaching. Draft Entry: 2020 NBA . Its a different kind of grind coming back from an injury. "Unintentionally, there's something every day that comes either out of my mouth or some type of action I learned there. Wanting to play in a more football oriented program, he transferred to Mount Union College in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Spencer Parlier has worked at CNN, Heavy Inc., and WFSU-FM. He continued to be a starter until a hand injury caused him to miss the last two games of the season. We are dedicated to the success and well-being of all players on and off the field. CHASE YOUNG, EDGE, Ohio State. From 1920 to 1921, Mount Union was coached by Eddie Casey, who went on to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1968. Sirianni was a part of championship squads in 2000, 2001 . The Tennessee Titans are cleaning house! In 2013, Garcon led the NFL with 113 catches which also was a new franchise record topping the old record set by Art Monk. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Calvin Ridley and Justin Jefferson are 2 WRs that I like to model after. Top AV (since 1960): Pierre Garcon, 54 AV, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. Nicholas Morrow from Greenville University also made the soon-to-be Las Vegas squad, holding it down at linebacker. Players who are on practice squads are designated as such. Do you have a blog? Mount Union is no longer alone at the top. As a junior, he was named to the Ohio Athletic Conference first-team and was the recipient of the Ed Sherman Award for the OAC's most outstanding receiver. We have several contributors on this site, and if they contribute their name and contact will be in the piece above. They're always around the office. Latest on Colorado Christian Cougars shooting guard Aleksandra Clayton including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Jacksonville Jaguars. We're all Division III guys from Mount Union.". All these people grew up in places where football was king. All Players Table; Pos Player AP1 PB St wAV Ht Wt Yrs NFL Draft (tm/rnd/yr) AFL Draft (tm/rnd/yr) HB: Wilmer Fleming: 0: 0: 0: 0: 5-11: 165: 1: My girlfriend makes fried shrimp and fries that I really like. Mount Union switched from a 4-3 to a 4-2-5 and then a 3-3 stack. DIII Football News. Kehres probably would have won elsewhere. Height: 6'2. Height: 5 9. The Clyde A. Lamb Award is presented annually to the top male and female senior scholar-athlete at each Ohio Athletic Conference institution. Grinch's uncle is Gary Pinkel, the former Missouri and Toledo coach. His 628 catches is 63rd all-time in NFL history, Played in two games for the Detroit Lions in 2004. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 2022 TOP 200 Fantasy Football Rankings, TOP 200 PPR Cheatsheets TOP 200 PPR Draft / Draft Rankings . He taught them to be specific with both praise and criticism. "That's how passionate I am about my Mount Union experience and coach [Larry] Kehres. (Ohio), Matt Williamson, Illinois Wesleyan University, Jeff Wojtowicz, University of Mount Union, Dan Wondolowski, Parma Holy Name H.S. Powerful. After Anthony Gonzalez was injured in the first game of the season, he took his place in the starting lineup. He cautioned those who coached elsewhere not to thrust the Mount Union way on others. cnx({
You've never had anything.". Over the course of Dawson's career, he went 49244 (107, OAC). When the Colts tried to put him back on their practice squad after the game, the Miami Dolphins claimed him and he spent of the rest of last season on their roster, In 2013, with the Dolphins he caught a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame game in Canton and spent the season on the practice squad, In 2014, he was on the practice squad with the Atlanta Falcons. While in Cleveland, Davis acquired seven players who would later be selected by the team as Browns Legends, including quarterback Bernie Kosar, who would lead the team to three AFC Championship games in the late 1980s. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. (Mich.), Scott Campbell, Massillon Perry H.S. I am a person in the family that has the opportunity to change our lives for the better, and Im going to try my best to make it happen. Position: WR. Derek Carrier from Beloit College madethe Raiders as a tight end. The NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis, as the next crop of the NFL's future stars is preparing to put their skills on display on Lucas Oil field. In 2012, he played in 14 games with 55 catches for 979 yards and seven touchdowns had eight catches for 166 yards at Green Bay, In 2013, started 13 games and led team with 777 receiving yards including an eight catch 143 yard game at Seattle, In 2014, had 53 catches for 557 yards with a touchdown in 13 games, In 2015, signed a free agent contract with the Houston Texans and had 42 catches for 484 yards and two touchdowns, In 2016, he was picked up by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played in 10 games with 11 catches for 152 yards before an injury ended his season. (Ohio), Buzz Edwards Ashtabula Lakeside H.S. In addition, Jim was selected as the 1993 Joe Fogg Award Winner, given to the top collegiate player in all divisions in the Midwest by the Cleveland Touchdown Club. 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The demographics of the roster -- between 150 and 200 non-scholarship players -- created a unique competitiveness and interest in the game. Dwayne Aaron, Moravian College (Pa.) Robbie Aldinger, Hamline University (Minn.) Tony Alford, Ohio State University; Dan Allen, University of Mount . Damar Hamlin: Our 2023 Alan Page Community Award Winner. That was my dad's strongest suit.". We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "We called it Jedi mind tricks," said Vince Kehres, who played defensive end at Mount Union and spent 13 years as an assistant before succeeding his father as head coach after the 2012 season. They're peering through the glass at the champions like everyone else. I worked my tail off in Florida for seven or eight weeks. Mount Union offensive players earned nine All-American honors in Candle's two seasons running the offense. But Kehres, who grew up just north of campus in Diamond, Ohio, played quarterback for Mount Union, graduated in 1971 and joined the coaching staff in 1974, stayed put. The 1994 season was the last under his tenure in which the Purple Raiders lost more than one game. "As the wins piled up, the phone call meant more," he said. [4] During his sophomore season in 2005, he earned Ohio Athletic Conference second-team honors after having 68 receptions for 1,196 yards and 16 touchdowns. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. We've heard plenty of times before about how Sirianni has related to Jalen Hurts, who is also the son . Join our linker program. Talk about your experience as a student. John M. Thorpe coached the Purple Raiders from 1922 to 1931, compiling a 55327 (42224, OAC) record. Wayne Ruby - WR - Mount Union - 2023 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football From Prep to Pro!, EST 2001 . Men with similar profiles had left for bigger jobs, including Kehres' friend, Jim Tressel, who coached both Youngstown State and Ohio State to national championships. Yet, I was able to work hard, come back and earn my starting spot. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Mount Union Players is a student-run organization supporting the Theatre Department at the University of Mount Union. What is your major/minor? I also caught a one-handed TD in that game. Describe one of the most memorable plays of your collegiate career.The best game that I had was against John Carroll in the 2021 Spring Season. Describe a time in your life when you were able to overcome a struggle.In high school, I had injured my ankle and missed a lot of my senior year. In 1985, he led the Purple Raiders to their first conference title and first berth in the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs. The program built stability when Robert Dawson took over as coach in 1909 and oversaw the program as it joined the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) in 1914. Grinch and Campbell went 54-1 as Mount players with three national championships. Weight: 195. Login. Athletics Site of the Mount Union Purple Raiders, Robbie Aldinger, Hamline University (Minn.), Tyler Alwardt, Chippewa Valley H.S. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni was a 3-time champ at DIII Mount Union; Mount Union vs. Wartburg: Full final drive, last-minute TD in DIII football tournament These days, the top coaching buzzword is culture. * indicates a supplemental pick. Who is the best player you have ever played against in college?Heidelberg has a very feisty DB in Tramon Wiley. Tampa also kept center Nate Trewyn from Wisconsin-Whitewater on their practice squad. Shorts attended Collinwood High School in Cleveland . 4.What is your nickname or if you dont have a nickname what would you say your nickname is? Anyone who listens to coaches speak has heard it many times. He taught them to study behavior and to listen. For his career, played in 70 games with 229 catches for 2,979 yards with 14 touchdowns. Birthplace/Hometown: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. CANTON HEROES: Where every NFL Hall of Famer went to college. By the start of the 2009 season, Garon was made Reggie Wayne's back-up. More Team Info. Find out more. The first program victory came 11 days later in a 200 win over Salem University in Salem, West Virginia. Cecil Carlon Shorts III (born December 22, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver. All rights reserved. playerId: "67822575-a4f4-4fe4-9ca3-7a0abddbdd6f"
Although Kehres never left Mount, he encouraged and assisted his former players who wanted to move up. When you add in endorsement deals, the total take-home of the NFL's . Sirianni believes in the power of connection and it goes far beyond the football field. It's a legacy that made Mount Union not only a Division III dynasty but also a coaching incubator. I was able to come back towards the end of the season, yet I feel like that might have messed up some of my recruiting. All rights reserved. by. a former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, poses at Macalester College in St. Paul . The NFL's current concussion protocol is triggered if a player receives a blow to the head and exhibits or reports symptoms or signs suggestive of a concussion or stinger -- a nerve pinch injury . Jefferson uses a lot of finesse and always finds a way to get open. The Minnesota Vikings treat their players best while the Washington Commanders ranked last according to a new NFL Players Association survey. Rocky Mount, NC (27804) Today. 2020 NFL Draft Prospect, QB out of the University of Mount Union, D'Angelo Fulford joins the show to talk about his experience quarterbacking for one of the . "So more than 10 percent of your campus . "I think the Mount Union thing really had a lot of influence on him and myself," Mike said. While at Mount Union he led the team to two consecutive NCAA Division III Football Championships, falling just short of a third. Heis currently listed as a free agent. Position: Running Back. Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 . Mount Union NFL/AFL Alumni; All Drafted Players; This was evident as Garon caught the game-winning touchdown in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, which was caught as he was hit by two defenders. Mount Union offensive players earned nine All-American honors in Candle's two seasons running the offense. 2001: Adam Indorf (OL), Todd Braden (DE), 2002: Matt Campbell (DE), Chris Kern (CB), Larry Kinnard (OL), Dan Pugh (RB), 2003: Larry Kinnard (OL), Bob Bradley (OL), Shaun Spisak (LB), 2004: Shaun Spisak (LB), Johnny Josef (DE), 2005: Ross Watson (CB), Mike Gibbons (LB), Jason Lewis (OT). He was then waived and picked up by the Arizona Cardinals, where he is today. Garon spent his rookie season as a backup receiver recording only four catches for 23 yards. 12.What do you hope to accomplish if you make it into the NFL? Mount Union's league, the Ohio Athletic Conference, features several schools with strong coaching traditions, from John Carroll University (Don Shula, Josh McDaniels, Greg Roman) to Baldwin Wallace (Lee Tressel, Jim Tressel, Norb Hecker). I like being out on campus and building relationships. "That's the honest answer.". We share this commonality. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. In high school, I raced against some of the top competitors in the country. He attended Collinwood High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and later the University of Mount Union, where he played for the Mount Union Purple Raiders football team. (Ohio), Zach Carney, Valparasio University (Ind. ", Most of Mount Union's coaching alumni didn't arrive as players thinking they would become coaches, but it was a natural step. Culture isn't a Kehres term. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Raiders are still the odds favorite to land Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Nine Georgia Bulldogs football players have been arrested in the past 14 months, Five Biggest Losers from Day 1 of the NFL Scouting Combine, Five Biggest Winners from Day 1 of the NFL Scouting Combine, Florida Quarterback Anthony Richardson is absolutely crushing interviews at the NFL Scouting Combine, Bryce Young says he cannot control his size, but he can control his play. He was placed on injured reserve on November 4, 2017.[31]. They practiced at 5 a.m. because that's when the stadium was available. Awarded to the OAC's most valuable defensive lineman, Awarded to the OAC's Most Valuable Receiver. [2], The Purple Raiders played in the OAC for 71 years before winning their first conference title, which came in 1985 under coach Ken Wable. The Jaspers are 5-8 in home games. [24] Garon continued to make tough catches for the team throughout the season, and posted a 60% first-down catch rate in an effort to push the Redskins to the playoffs. Selected in the second round in the 2015 NFL draft, Marpet has distinguished himself as one of the best NFL players to come from a Division III school. Hes very exciting. Mason McMillen is a dog on our defense. "From Alex Grinch to Jason to the other guys, nobody's gotten lost in the ego of this profession, whether it's what you're getting paid to what stadium or what brand is representing your school. Saturday, they're involved in college, and Sunday, the NFL. 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