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CLARENCE ANDERSON NAMED TO THE KANSAS PRO INDOOR FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
Jun 05, 2019
LINDSBORG, Kan. – Swedes football passing game coordinator, Clarence Anderson, has been selected for induction into the Kansas Pro Indoor Football Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Anderson spent three seasons (2015, 2016, 2017) with the Wichita Force of the Champions Indoor Football League.
“I am very honored to be inducted into the Kansas Pro Indoor Football Hall of Fame”, said Anderson. “This would not have been possible without my great teammates and coaches! My experience was amazing thanks to the family and the fans who always supported the team! The greatest part of it all is my family was able to watch us win a championship in 2016!”
Anderson appeared in 36 games for the Force. He had 151 receptions for 1,712 yards and 37 receiving touchdowns. As a kick returner, he had 101 attempts for 2,006 yards, averaged 19.9 yards per return, and had four touchdowns. Anderson also excelled as a punt returner, finishing with eight returns for 378 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 120.4 all-purpose yards per game for the Force.
Anderson was a four-year letterman on the football field at fellow KCAC school, Ottawa University. He was a two-time NAIA AFCA All-American, and a three-time First Team All-KCAC selection. Anderson finished his four-year career at OU with 4,329 receiving yards, 635 punt return yards, 1,762 kick return yards, and 73 yards rushing. He had 279 career receptions, averaged 15.5 yards per reception, 111 receiving yards per game, and had 49 receiving touchdowns.
Anderson made his mark in the OU career record book. He is ranked in the top 10 in kickoff return attempts, kickoff return yards, kick returns for a touchdown, punt return attempts, points in a career, touchdowns, receiving touchdowns, receiving yards, and all-purpose yards.
A multifaceted athlete, Anderson also made his mark at Ottawa on the track. He is a two-time NAIA All-American, earning the honor as part of the 4x100M Relay team and in the 200M. He holds school records in the 100M (10.45), 200M (21.00), 400M (47.1), and was part of the 4x100M school record relay team (40.75). Anderson was a 13-time KCAC Champion, 10 in outdoor and three in indoor and he was an All-KCAC performer 15 times.
Anderson played football overseas in Poland, and played for the Wichita Force of the CIF before retiring in the spring of 2017. After spending two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Ottawa University, Anderson is now the passing game coordinator at Bethany College.
Anderson’s induction will take place on Saturday, June 9, 2019 at 3:35 p.m. prior to the Wichita Force football game at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan.
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“I am very honored to be inducted into the Kansas Pro Indoor Football Hall of Fame”, said Anderson. “This would not have been possible without my great teammates and coaches! My experience was amazing thanks to the family and the fans who always supported the team! The greatest part of it all is my family was able to watch us win a championship in 2016!”
Anderson appeared in 36 games for the Force. He had 151 receptions for 1,712 yards and 37 receiving touchdowns. As a kick returner, he had 101 attempts for 2,006 yards, averaged 19.9 yards per return, and had four touchdowns. Anderson also excelled as a punt returner, finishing with eight returns for 378 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 120.4 all-purpose yards per game for the Force.
Anderson was a four-year letterman on the football field at fellow KCAC school, Ottawa University. He was a two-time NAIA AFCA All-American, and a three-time First Team All-KCAC selection. Anderson finished his four-year career at OU with 4,329 receiving yards, 635 punt return yards, 1,762 kick return yards, and 73 yards rushing. He had 279 career receptions, averaged 15.5 yards per reception, 111 receiving yards per game, and had 49 receiving touchdowns.
Anderson made his mark in the OU career record book. He is ranked in the top 10 in kickoff return attempts, kickoff return yards, kick returns for a touchdown, punt return attempts, points in a career, touchdowns, receiving touchdowns, receiving yards, and all-purpose yards.
A multifaceted athlete, Anderson also made his mark at Ottawa on the track. He is a two-time NAIA All-American, earning the honor as part of the 4x100M Relay team and in the 200M. He holds school records in the 100M (10.45), 200M (21.00), 400M (47.1), and was part of the 4x100M school record relay team (40.75). Anderson was a 13-time KCAC Champion, 10 in outdoor and three in indoor and he was an All-KCAC performer 15 times.
Anderson played football overseas in Poland, and played for the Wichita Force of the CIF before retiring in the spring of 2017. After spending two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Ottawa University, Anderson is now the passing game coordinator at Bethany College.
Anderson’s induction will take place on Saturday, June 9, 2019 at 3:35 p.m. prior to the Wichita Force football game at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan.
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Bethany College conferred degrees upon 99 students in Presser Hall Auditorium on April 27, 2024. The ceremony honored students who earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education from the college during the 2023-2024 academic year. Summer, fall, and spring graduates were honored during a Baccalaureate worship service at 10:30 a.m. in Presser Hall, followed by Commencement at 2 p.m. Campus Pastor Melissa Woeppel led the Baccalaureate Service, and Rev. Lamont Wells, Executive Director of the Network of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and Co llege and Universities (NECU). Gracelyn Gaskill '24, a chemistry and music major from Lindsborg, Kansas, provided special music for Commencement. Senior class speakers Inioluwa "Enoch" Ojo '24, a biology major from Katy, Texas, and Benjamin "Ben" Turner '24, a History and Political Science Major from Peyton, Colorado, gave thoughtful remarks on their time at Bethany College, taking time to thank their friends, faculty, and coaches. Dr. Brent Mai '85, Dean of University Libraries at Wichita State University, gave the commencement address, encouraging this year's graduates to go out into the world and exercise the four tenets of stoicism: wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice.
Interim President Steve Eckman commended the efforts of the faculty and staff in securing the grant, stating, "We are immensely grateful to the McPherson County Community Foundation for their incredible generosity. This grant will benefit our students and enrich the educational experiences available in the Smoky Valley community."
The newly appointed Presidential Search Committee will commence their work immediately, aiming to recommend a candidate for Bethany College's 16th president to the board by the April 2025 board meeting.