Mike Hohensee

Michael Louis Hohensee (born February 22, 1961) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the United States Football League (USFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), National Football League (NFL), and Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at the University of Minnesota. He was the head coach of eight different arena football franchises, winning ArenaBowl XX with the Chicago Rush in 2006.

Playing career

College In college, Hohensee played for the University of Minnesota. After coming out of junior college at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California, Hohensee quarterbacked 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 United States Football League from 1983 to 1984, the Ottawa Rough Riders and Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 1985, and was a replacement player on the Chicago Bears of the National Football League 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 Oakland Invaders.

Before beginning his career as an Arena Football League coach, Hohensee was a quarterback for the AFL's Pittsburgh Gladiators during the league's first two seasons in 1987 and 1988.

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 McDaniel College, an NCAA Division III liberal arts college. 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 liberal arts college 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 Philadelphia Soul two days later. He coached the game in the team press box with a sling around his arm.