Mike Hohensee
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | February 22, 1961 Inglewood, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | John A. Rowland (CA) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Minnesota | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1983 | ||||||||||||
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| Regular season: | 158–160 (.497) | ||||||||||||
| Postseason: | 12–13 (.480) | ||||||||||||
| Career: | 170–173(.496) | ||||||||||||
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR · ArenaFan.com | |||||||||||||
Michael Louis Hohensee (born February 22, 1961) is a former professional football
Playing career
College
In college, Hohensee played for the University of Minnesota.[1] After coming out of junior college at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California, Hohensee quarterbacked the Gophers for two seasons in 1981 and 1982, setting numerous school passing records. Mike is also in the University of Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame.
Playing career
He played for the
Before beginning his career as an Arena Football League coach, Hohensee was a quarterback for the AFL's Pittsburgh Gladiators during the league's first two seasons in 1987 and 1988.[1] He threw the first touchdown pass in AFL history.
Coaching career
Chicago Rush, AFL 2001–2008
Hohensee was named the first coach in Chicago Rush history, with the team beginning play in 2001.
Peoria Pirates, AF2 2009
When the AFL stopped play in 2009, Hohensee remained in Arena Football in Illinois. He coached the Peoria Pirates, but the team finished 5-11.
Chicago Rush, AFL 2010
Hohensee returned to coach the Rush when the AFL returned for the 2010 season. He led the Rush to a 10–6 season, and the team made the playoffs. On August 20, 2010, Hohensee announced he was resigning from the Rush after nine season with the team. He finished with 108 regular season wins for the Rush and nine more in the playoffs.
Philadelphia Soul, AFL 2011
Hohensee was hired at the coach of the Philadelphia Soul on August 31, 2010. He was the team's first head coach since the team went on hiatus together with the league as a whole following the 2008 season. The team's last game prior to Hohensee's hire was ArenaBowl XXII in which they defeated the San Jose SaberCats 59–56. After a 6–12 season, Hohensee resigned on July 27, 2011.
Iowa Barnstormers, AFL 2012–2014
On August 16, 2011, Hohensee was named the head coach of the Iowa Barnstormers. On August 4, 2014, it was announced that his contract would not be renewed. During his three seasons as Barnstormers coach, he posted a 19–35 record and failed to make the postseason once.[2]
Portland Thunder, AFL 2015
On September 24, 2014, Hohensee was named the head coach of the
McDaniel College, Green Terror
In 2016 Hohensee become the pass game & quarterbacks coordinator at McDaniel College, an NCAA Division III liberal arts college. Hohensee joined the Green Terror with fellow Arena Football hall of fame coach Mike Dailey.[5]
Judson University, Eagles
In 2019 Hohensee become the Football Advisor to the University President and the football program at Judson University, a liberal arts college that is a member of the NAIA and the Mid-States Football Association conference. Hohensee consults with the coaching staff and advises the University leadership on aspects of leading and managing a football program.[6]
Head coaching record
| Team | Year | Regular Season | Post Season | ||||||
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| Won | Lost | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
| WSH | 1990 | 2 | 6 | .250 | 6th in AFL | - | - | - | - |
| WSH Total | 2 | 6 | .250 | - | - | - | - | ||
ALB |
1994 | 10 | 2 | .833 | 1st in American Conference | 1 | 1 | .500 | Lost to Arizona Rattlers in AFL semifinals |
ALB |
1995 | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1st in AFL East | 1 | 1 | .500 | Lost to Tampa Bay Storm in AFL semifinals |
ALB |
1996 | 10 | 4 | .714 | 1st in AFL East | 1 | 1 | .500 | Lost to Iowa Barnstormers in AFL semifinals |
| ALB Total | 27 | 11 | .711 | - | 3 | 3 | .500 | ||
| ANA | 1997 | 2 | 12 | .143 | 3rd in AFL West | - | - | - | - |
| ANA Total | 2 | 12 | .143 | - | - | - | - | ||
NE |
1999 | 5 | 9 | .357 | 3rd in AFL East | - | - | - | - |
NE |
2000 | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2nd in AFL East | 0 | 1 | .000 | Lost to Oklahoma Wranglers in first round |
| NE Total | 13 | 15 | .450 | - | 0 | 1 | .000 | ||
| CHI | 2001 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3rd in AFL Central | 1 | 1 | .500 | Lost to Grand Rapids Rampage in second round |
| CHI | 2002 | 9 | 5 | .642 | 1st in AFL Central | 1 | 1 | .500 | Lost to Arizona Rattlers in semifinals |
| CHI | 2003 | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3rd in AFL Central | 0 | 1 | .000 | Lost to New York Dragons in wildcard round |
| CHI | 2004 | 11 | 5 | .688 | 1st in AFL Central | 1 | 1 | .500 | Lost to San Jose Sabercats in semifinals
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| CHI | 2005 | 9 | 7 | .563 | 2nd in AFL Central | 1 | 1 | .500 | Lost to Colorado Crush in semifinals |
| CHI | 2006 | 7 | 9 | .438 | 3rd in AFL Central | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | Defeated Orlando Predators to win ArenaBowl XX |
| CHI | 2007 | 12 | 4 | .750 | 1st in AFL Central | 1 | 1 | .500 | Lost to San Jose Sabercats in semifinals
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| CHI | 2008 | 11 | 5 | .688 | 1st in AFL Central | 0 | 1 | .000 | Lost to Grand Rapids Rampage in divisional round |
| CHI | 2010 | 10 | 6 | .625 | 2nd in AFL Central | 0 | 1 | .000 | Lost to Milwaukee Iron in first round
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| CHI Total | 83 | 57 | .593 | - | 9 | 8 | .530 | ||
| PHI | 2011 | 6 | 12 | .333 | 4th in AFL East | - | - | - | - |
| PHI Total | 6 | 12 | .333 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Iowa | 2012 | 7 | 11 | .389 | 3rd in AFL Central | - | - | - | - |
| Iowa | 2013 | 6 | 12 | .333 | 3rd in AFL Central | - | - | - | - |
| Iowa | 2014 | 6 | 12 | .333 | 4th in AFL Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Iowa Total | 19 | 35 | .352 | - | - | - | - | ||
| POR | 2015 | 5 | 13 | .278 | 3rd in AFL Pacific | 0 | 1 | .000 | Lost to San Jose SaberCats in semifinals |
| POR Total | 5 | 13 | .278 | - | 5 | 13 | .278 | ||
| Total[7] | 158 | 160 | .497 | 12 | 13 | .480 | |||
Accomplishments
- ArenaBowl XX winning coach
- Reached AFL Semifinals – 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Division Winner—1995, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008
Car accident
On Saturday April 28, 2007 Hohensee was hit by a car while walking in a grocery store parking lot, but still coached the Rush to a victory over the Philadelphia Soul two days later. He coached the game in the team press box with a sling around his arm.
References
- ^ a b c Shelly Anderson (November 6, 2003). "Former Gladiator Hohensee carves niche in Arena League". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- ^ Andy Hamilton (August 4, 2014). "Mike Hohensee out as Barnstormers coach". www.desmoinesregister.com. The Des Moines Register. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
- ^ Kerry Eggers (September 30, 2014). "Hohensee takes reins of Portland Thunder". www.portlandtribune.com. Portland Tribune. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ Steve Brandon (August 24, 2015). "Thunder drop Mike Hohensee as coach". www.portlandtribune.com. Portland Tribune. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
- ^ "McDaniel College".
- ^ "Former Bear QB and AFL Hall of Fame Coach Mike Hohensee Named Football Senior Advisor | Judson University Athletics". www.judsoneagles.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Mike Hohensee Coaching Record". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved September 14, 2011.