Michael Louis Hohensee (born February 22, 1961) is an American former professional

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who played in the

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(NFL) and

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(AFL). He played

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at the

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, and was in the AFL for two seasons, from 1987 to 1988. Hohensee has been a head coach since 1990, beginning at the Washington Commandos. He has served as head coach of eight different

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franchises, winning ArenaBowl XX with the Chicago Rush in 2006.

Playing career

College

In college, Hohensee played for the

. After coming out of

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at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California, Hohensee

ed 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 Washington Federals of the

from 1983 to 1984, the

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and

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of the

in 1985, and was a replacement player on the

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of the

during the 1987 NFL strike. As the Washington Federals' quarterback in 1983, Hohensee is best remembered for coming up one foot short of the goal line in a loss to the

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. Before beginning his career as an

coach, Hohensee was a quarterback for the AFL's Pittsburgh Gladiators during the league's first two seasons in

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and 1988. 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. With Hohensee, the Rush made the playoffs in every season, winning ArenaBowl XX. The Rush played in four consecutive AFL Conference Championship games from 2004 to 2008, and won its division in 2002, 2004, 2007, and 2008. "Coach Ho" recorded his 100th career victory in 2006 when the team defeated the Las Vegas Gladiators at Allstate Arena.

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

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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

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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.

Portland Thunder, AFL 2015

On September 24, 2014, Hohensee was named the head coach of the Portland Thunder. After a 5–13 record, and 3rd-place finish in the Pacific Division, Hohensee's contract was not renewed. Has since become inactive as an AFL coach.

McDaniel College, Green Terror

In 2016 Hohensee become the pass game & quarterbacks coordinator at

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, an

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. Hohensee joined the Green Terror with fellow Arena Football hall of fame coach Mike Dailey.

Judson University, Eagles

In 2019 Hohensee become the Football Advisor to the University President and the football program at Judson University, a

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.

Head coaching record

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

two days later. He coached the game in the team press box with a sling around his arm.

References

External links

Mike Hohensee (coach) at ArenaFan.comMike Hohensee (player) at ArenaFan.com
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hohensee, Mike 1961 births Living people People from the San Gabriel Valley American football quarterbacks Minnesota Golden Gophers football players Canadian football quarterbacks Ottawa Rough Riders players Toronto Argonauts players Pittsburgh Gladiators players Chicago Bears players Washington Federals/Orlando Renegades players NFL replacement players Indiana Firebirds coaches Toronto Phantoms coaches Philadelphia Soul coaches Chicago Rush coaches Mt. SAC Mounties football players Players of American football from Inglewood, California Washington Commandos coaches Portland Thunder coaches Anaheim Piranhas coaches Iowa Barnstormers coaches Peoria Pirates coaches Players of Canadian football from California