Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science and Retired College Football Coach, father of 4, grandfather of 2. Nancy's Husband. Proud graduate of Coe College. #GATA
Ripon, WI
Joined January 2019
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Rick Coles retweeted
The Red Hawks are back in action tomorrow!
We travel to Milwaukee for an exhibition matchup against the Panthers!
📅 Sunday, November 8
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Klotsche Center | Milwaukee, WI
Come out and support your Red Hawks!
Last Friday Nancy and I had the privilege of attending the induction of Joel Bogenschuetz into the Lawrence University Athletic Hall of Fame. Joel was a tremendous offensive guard for us on some of the most productive offenses in LU history. His O-Line teammates were there too.
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Nancy Coles and I are having a great time tonight at Kyle Roy's wedding. 2011 Ripon College grad, and a 1st team All-MWC defensive lineman. We're honored to be invited
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This weekend, Nancy and I got to do two of our favorite things, watch our granddaughter Riann play softball (which she did very well), and attend the wedding of Ripon College alumni.We were privileged to attend the wedding of Austin Bunders and Shannon Sorbo,awesome young people.
I'm going to step on my semi-yearly soapbox, after seeing several posts on social media. The salutation should be Happy Independence Day, not happy 4th of July. We don't say Merry December 25th, or have a great June 14th, or June 6th. We say Christmas, Flag Day, and D Day, etc.
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Rick Coles retweeted
Luther College Officially Joins Midwest Conference as League's 10th Core Institution
midwestconference.org/news/2…
Friday night I had the privilege of presenting two of our former student-athletes into the Ripon College Athletic Hall of Fame, Josh Novak '11 and Jonny Gausewitz '07. Josh was a 3 time All-Midwest Conference, and an All-Region, offensive tackle. Jonny was
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Rick Coles retweeted
Congratulations to Coach Schmitt on being inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
A well-deserved honor recognizing a lifetime of impact on the game, the profession, and the countless student-athletes he has influenced along the way.
#BeRed🔴⚪️
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The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill took place on this date in 1775. It was the second real battle of the American Revolution (Lexington and Concord on April 19,1775 was the first).
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Rick Coles retweeted
One of my biggest coaching pet peeves:
“My offense.”
“My play.”
“My program.”
Great coaches say:
“Our offense.”
“Our team.”
“Our program.”
The best leaders don’t build followers.
They build ownership.
Words matter.
June 14, 1980. She said "I do". 46 years later, still going strong. Here's to another 46 years!
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Rick Coles retweeted
Today is the anniversary of D-Day & at the American cemetery in Normandy, French caretakers collect sand from Omaha Beach & rub it into the gravestones to highlight the names of the departed.
They do this for all 9,388 soldiers who lay there.
#DDay80 nitter.cf/drsditt/status/2063179…
Rick Coles retweeted
Today, Ripon College announced the appointment of Rich Warren as its next Vice President and Director of Athletics. Warren joins Ripon College from Hanover College, where he served as Associate VP for Athletics.
For the full release, visit riponredhawks.com
52 was my football number at Linn-Mar 52 years ago!
Happy Mother’s Day to the moms, and mother figures who make it all possible. ❤️🖤
From early mornings to Friday night lights—your support never goes unnoticed. #FindAWay #mothersday #linnmarfootball
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