Todd Gerhart

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 (USFL). He played college football at California State University, Fullerton. He was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL).

Todd Gerhart
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Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (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
Undrafted:1985
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

Early years

Gerhart played high school football at Norco High School in Norco, California 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

Gerhart was selected by the Denver Gold of the USFL 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]

He spent time with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings during the 1986 off-season.[8] Gerhart was released by the Vikings on August 22, 1986.[9] He signed with the Houston Oilers of the NFL 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 have both played in the NFL. 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]

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References
  1. Pucin, Diane (October 18, 2008). "Gerhart gets a little help from home". latimes.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  2. Bolch, Ben (November 23, 2003). "He's Making Run at Big Numbers". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  3. "Todd Gerhart". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  4. "1985 USFL Draft Pick Transactions". prosportstransactions.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  5. Weyler, John. "THE HACK ATTACK : Nevens Takes Aggressions Out on USFL Runners". Los Angeles Times. June 6, 1985. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  6. "Todd Gerhart". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  7. DiRocco, Mike (June 26, 2014). "Toby Gerhart following in dad's footsteps". espn.go.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  8. Murphy, Brian (April 23, 2010). "Vikings running backs coach long has coveted Toby Gerhart". twincities.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  9. "NFL Roundup". Schenectady Gazette. August 22, 1986. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  10. "FOR THE RECORD". The Washington Post. March 26, 1987. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016. 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. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  12. Brewster, Louis (July 1, 2013). "LOUIS BREWSTER: Norco begins post-Gerhart era". dailynews.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  13. Fowler, Clay (June 28, 2013). "HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Todd Gerhart replaced as Norco coach". sbsun.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  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. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  16. "COLTIN GERHART". thesundevils.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
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