Mike Kegarise (2006) - Edinboro Athletics Hall of Fame

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Mike Kegarise

Class
Induction

2006
Sport(s)

Football

Mike Kegarise ('93) ranks as one of Edinboro’s all-time greatest offensive linemen. He was a four-year starter at offensive tackle, helping Edinboro go 33-11-1 during those four seasons. That included trips to the NCAA Playoffs in 1990, ’92, and ’93. The Fighting Scots finished with a 9-3 record in 1990, defeating Virginia Union in the NCAA Playoffs for the schools first-ever NCAA postseason win, before losing to Indiana (PA.). In 1992 Edinboro posted an 8-2-1 record, and in ’93 the Scots finished 8-3, losing in the first round of the NCAA playoffs both seasons. He helped paved the way for three 1,000-yard rushers in four seasons, including Larry Jackson twice and Lester Frye once. A native of Milan, OH, he earned first team associated press Little All-American Honors in 1993 and was a third team Football Gazette All-American. The year before as a junior he was a third team Associated Press Little All-American selection, one of just four Fighting Scots to earn the honor more than once. He also earned Football Gazette honorable mention All-American honors in 1992.

He was a first team all-PSAC West choice in 1992 and ’93. In addition to competing in football, he wrestled for the Fighting Scots. Following the completion of his Edinboro career, he signed as a free agent with the Seattle Seahawks. He was highly regarded by the NFL team, but a knee injury ended his hopes of continuing his professional career. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Edinboro in Elementary Education in 1993.

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