Saint John's Johnnies football

The Saint John's Johnnies football program represents Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. They compete at the NCAA Division III level and are members of the (MIAC) Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.[2] From 1953 through November 19, 2012, collegiate hall-of-fame coach John Gagliardi coached the Johnnies, posting a 489–138–11 record over 59 years.[3] Gagliardi's 489 wins are the most all-time for any football coach across all divisions.[4] The current coach is Gary Fasching, who was named to the position on December 28, 2012.[5]

Saint John's Johnnies football
2023 Saint John's Johnnies football team
First season1900
Athletic directorBob Alpers
Head coachGary Fasching
9th season, 82–15 (.845)
StadiumClemens Stadium
(capacity: 8,500)
Field surfaceTurf
LocationCollegeville, Minnesota
ConferenceMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)
All-time record682–256–24 (.721)
Claimed national titles4
Conference titles35
RivalriesSt. Thomas (MN) (former)
Consensus All-Americans144
ColorsRed and blue[1]
   
MascotJohnnies
Websitegojohnnies.com

The Johnnies have the best football program in Division III history, boasting a 664-252-24 record following the 2021 season.

Players drafted into the NFL

Year[6]RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL club
194912113Red MaenhoutEndNew York Bulldogs
195519218Dick CoyTChicago Cardinals
195719222Chuck FroehleGBaltimore Colts
196318240Tom McIntyreOTMinnesota Vikings
19649125John McDowellOTGreen Bay Packers
196516219Paul LabinskiDTMinnesota Vikings
196712296Fred CremerGMinnesota Vikings
197212304Steve SetzlerDESan Francisco 49ers
197415389Kurt WachtlerDTMinnesota Vikings
20204116Ben BartchOTJacksonville Jaguars

References