The Hillsdale College Chargers got their 600th win in the history of the program on Saturday against Notre Dame College 63-14. “I wasn’t aware of it until late in the week,” head coach Keith Otterbein said. “It just proves the thing that we talk about — the fine winning tradition we represent with our current...
Author: Sarah Leitner
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Hillsdale alumnus wins malpractice suit
Vince Alentado ’11 was injured in football practice in April 2009 when his teammate fell on his leg and shattered both his tibia and fibula. The injury resulted in two surgeries, treatments for compartment syndrome, and nerve damage. The injury ended his career as a Hillsdale College running back, and he was told he would...
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Chargers beat Malone in first meeting
Despite a rare case of losing time-of-possession, Charger football came out on top 27-10 last Saturday, Sept. 15. “They held onto the ball really well,” junior wide receiver Andrew Mott said. “We haven’t lost time-of-possession in two years.” Both teams scored on their opening drives. But the Chargers were able to put another seven points...
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Chargers avenge last year’s homecoming loss
The Hillsdale College Chargers had revenge on their minds going into Saturday’s game against Ohio Dominican University. In last season’s homecoming game, the Chargers led at halftime 21-7 against the Panthers, but could not hold them off and were defeated 43-42. But on Saturday night, after jumping out to a 28-0 lead at halftime, Hillsdale...
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Otter and sons: football is family business
If you open the desk drawers of football coaches Keith Otterbein, Steve Otterbein, and Brad Otterbein, you’ll find something in common: candy. “It’s a candy library,” offensive coordinator Nate Shreffler said, laughing. Brad Otterbein and Steve Otterbein said that along with sharing a love for candy, they also tend to use the same phrases. “We...