A campus tradition has ended: the athletics department will replace the familiar “Otter’s Army” t-shirts it hands out in the fall. “Starting at the Source in 2024, we will hand out the new shirts to unify our brand and vision,” said Regan Monnin, director of marketing and community relations for the athletics department. The decision...
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Charger football hosts veterans for military appreciation weekend
The Hillsdale College football team recognized veterans and active duty military members at its annual military appreciation game last weekend. “The reason we are able to come out and play instead of worrying is because of the service and sacrifice of our veterans,” Air Force veteran and alumnus John Williams, ’66, said. More than 40...
The Ottershrine: Coach makes his perfect man cave
Otterbein has a room full of awards and trophies from his time playing and coaching. Courtesy | Keith Otterbein Every year, as a different group of Hillsdale football players file into head coach Keith Otterbein’s home for the annual senior dinner, Otterbein’s wife Amy makes the same remark: “You all need to make sure to...
Charger Football: a family business
When I entered the sports complex and asked where to find coach Otterbein’s office, the receptionist asked, “which one?” Though many just know the head coach, Keith Otterbein ’79, there are two more Otterbeins on the coaching staff for Charger football – Keith’s two sons, Steve ’07 and Brad ’11. In his undergraduate days, Keith...
Chargers get first win
With the number of rushing yards the Chargers earned Saturday, they might still be running. The Hillsdale College football team got its first win of the season against Walsh University 31-21 on Saturday. The Chargers used the running game to their advantage gaining 270 yards on the ground. “The running game was just the way...