Todd Gerhart

Todd Gerhart
No. 37
Position: Running back
Personal information
Date of birth: (1962-12-08) December 8, 1962
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Norco (CA)
College: Cal State Fullerton
Career history
As player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As coach:
Career USFL statistics
Rushing yards: 279
Rushing average: 5.4
Rushing TDs: 2
Receptions: 9
Receiving yards: 125

Todd Gerhart (born December 8, 1962) is a former American football running back who played one season with the Denver Gold of the United States Football League. He played college football at California State University, Fullerton and attended Norco High School in Norco, California. He was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Oilers of the National Football League.

Early years

Gerhart played high school football at Norco High School and was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame.[1][2]

College career

Gerhart played for the Cal State Fullerton Titans from 1981 to 1984. He rushed for career totals of 867 yards and six touchdowns. He also caught 46 passes for 339 yards and one touchdown in his college career.[3]

Professional career

Denver Gold

Gerhart was selected by the Denver Gold in the fifteenth round with the 209th overall pick of the 1985 USFL Collegiate Draft.[4][5] He rushed for 279 yards and two touchdowns while also recording nine receptions for 125 yards in eighteen games for the Gold during the 1985 season.[6][7] The USFL folded before the start of the 1986 season.[7]

Minnesota Vikings

Gerhart spent time with the Minnesota Vikings during the 1986 off-season.[8] He was released by the Vikings on August 22, 1986.[9]

Houston Oilers

Gerhart signed with the Houston Oilers in March 1987.[10] He was released before the start of the regular season.[11]

Coaching career

Gerhart was the head football coach at Norco High School in Norco, California from 2004 to 2012, posting a combined record of 85-28.[12][13] He helped the team advance to the CIF-SS championship game three straight years, winning titles in 2005 and 2006.[13] His contract was not renewed in June 2013.[12] Gerhart was also a physical education teacher at Norco.[14]

Personal life

Gerhart's sons Toby and Garth both played in the National Football League. He also coached both of them at Norco High School.[15] Another son, Coltin, plays football for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He was also coached by Todd at Norco.[16]

References

  1. ↑ Pucin, Diane (October 18, 2008). "Gerhart gets a little help from home". latimes.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  2. ↑ Bolch, Ben (November 23, 2003). "He's Making Run at Big Numbers". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Todd Gerhart". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  4. ↑ "1985 USFL Draft Pick Transactions". prosportstransactions.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  5. ↑ Weyler, John. "THE HACK ATTACK : Nevens Takes Aggressions Out on USFL Runners". Los Angeles Times. June 6, 1985. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Todd Gerhart". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  7. 1 2 DiRocco, Mike (June 26, 2014). "Toby Gerhart following in dad's footsteps". espn.go.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  8. ↑ Murphy, Brian (April 23, 2010). "Vikings running backs coach long has coveted Toby Gerhart". twincities.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  9. ↑ "NFL Roundup". Schenectady Gazette. August 22, 1986. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  10. ↑ "FOR THE RECORD". The Washington Post. March 26, 1987. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  11. ↑ Murphy, Brian (April 30, 2010). "On and off the field, Vikings rookie Gerhart is a young man of many talents". eastbaytimes.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  12. 1 2 Brewster, Louis (July 1, 2013). "LOUIS BREWSTER: Norco begins post-Gerhart era". dailynews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  13. 1 2 Fowler, Clay (June 28, 2013). "HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Todd Gerhart replaced as Norco coach". sbsun.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  14. ↑ Crouse, Karen (November 18, 2009). "Put a Heisman in Stanford Back’s Juggling Act". nytimes.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  15. ↑ Gastelum, Andrew (June 28, 2013). "Todd Gerhart is out as football coach at Norco High". latimes.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  16. ↑ "COLTIN GERHART". thesundevils.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.

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