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Donald Eugene Nehlen (born January 1, 1936) is a former American football player and coach. He was head football coach at Bowling Green State University (1968–1976 [1]) and at West Virginia University (1980–2000).
23 de ago. de 2020 · Michigan quarterbacks coach Don Nehlen was introduced as West Virginia's head football coach in the WVU Coliseum Lounge on Dec. 8, 1979 (WVU Athletics Communications photo). WVU’s solution to its lack of size was to play a style that didn’t require big, physical players to knock people off the football.
Hace 3 días · The 1997 AFCA President, Nehlen was inducted into the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. He was named for the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award in 2017 for “being outstanding in the advancement of the best interests of football.”.
Considered the greatest coach in West Virginia history, Don Nehlen became the 17th coach in NCAA Division I-A history to record 200 victories, finishing his career with a 202-128-8 mark. After winning 53 games in nine seasons at Bowling Green, Nehlen made his mark in college football at West Virginia.
The most successful football coach in West Virginia University’s first century, Nehlen is one of the 20 most winning coaches nationally. Nehlen retired from WVU football and coaching after the team’s 49-38 victory over Mississippi in the December 2000 Music City Bowl.
14 de nov. de 2023 · Learn how Don Nehlen transformed West Virginia football from a losing program to a national contender in 21 seasons. Read about his recruiting skills, coaching philosophy, and the challenges he faced in a declining state.
5 de ene. de 2023 · West Virginia coach Don Nehlen works the sideline against Virginia Tech Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, in Morgantown, W.Va. The Hokies beat the Mountaineers 22-20.
