Record setting quarterback signed by Ohio Valley Greyhounds

Published on February 15, 2006 under United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Ohio Valley Greyhounds News Release


The Ohio Valley Greyhounds announced today the signing of Matt Kohn (pronounced cone) as the new quarterback for the ‘Hounds for the upcoming 2006 season. Kohn, an extremely gifted athlete at 6'-2", 205 pounds, had a stand-out college career as a record-setting quarterback at the University of Indianapolis. While at Indianapolis, Kohn broke the standards formally set by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Kevin Kreinhagen, and Matt now holds all 18 University of Indianapolis records for passing and total offense.

"We had spoken a length with Matt regarding his playing for the Greyhounds in the 2005 season, however, he wanted to finish school and get his degree first," said Mark Bonar, Greyhound Offensive Coordinator. "He is done with school now and we are very fortunate to have a player of Matt's caliber at quarterback. I am really looking forward to making him an important part of our offense."

Matt Kohn Career Highlights

- Career leader in passing yards - 8,514 yards

- Career leader in completions - 652

- Career leader in touchdowns thrown - 55

- Career leader in total offense - 8,921 yards

- Set school records for completion percentage in a single game (89%) and for a single season (.63%)

- Set school record for passing yards in a season (3,222 yards) and touchdowns (22)

- Broke NCAA Division II record for passing for 645 yards in a single game against Michigan Tech in 2003

- In same game set GLIAC conference record for completions (39), Total offense (652 yards), touchdown passes (6), Pass attempts (61)

- Finished 2nd in Division II in 2003 in total offense per game - 338 yards per game

- Don Hansen Football Gazette Pre-Season All - American

- GLIAC Offensive Back of the Year

- Third in GLIAC Conference in all time passing yards - 7,689 yards

- Third in GLIAC Conference in all time total offense - 7,785 yards

- GLIAC Offensive Player of the week two times in 2003

- Fourth in GLIAC in passing proficiency (130.3)

- Fourth in GLIAC in total offense per game (222.5)

- Fifth in GLIAC in passing yards per game (205 yards)

- Captain of the University of Indianapolis team for the 2002 & 2003 seasons

- Academic All-Conference 2000-2004

- Semi Finalist for Harlin Hill Award (Division II Player of the year)

- Honor roll student every semester while at University of Indianapolis

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Management & Marketing from the University of Indianapolis

On the professional football level, Kohn distinguished himself as the starting quarterback for the Tupelo Fire Ants of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL) during the 2005 football season prior to signing with the Greyhounds for 2006.

"The entire Greyhound organization is very pleased to have someone as talented as Matt Kohn to be leading the ‘Hounds as quarterback for this upcoming season," said Lou Stein, Greyhound owner. "His size, speed, accuracy, and athleticism will give us the high-powered offense that we are used to having here at Ohio Valley, and that our great fans love watching. Matt has already had a stellar football career, which we are eager to see him continue here as the new quarterback for the Ohio Valley Greyhounds. I commend our coaches and recruiting staff on the work they are doing to attract the great talent they have from both within and outside this region."

"In meeting with Matt, I have found that he has been involved in some great activities off the field including ‘Athletes in the Classroom' from 2001-2004 and ‘Indianapolis Parks Summer Football Camp' from 2002-2005, added Stein. I am sure Matt is going to be a great addition to the Ohio Valley both on and off the field. Another interesting bit of information is that Matt's college team is known as the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds, so he should immediately feel right at home here."

Training camp for the Greyhounds begins March 3, 2006. The Greyhounds 8th season opens Friday March 24, 2006 with an away game with the Lexington Horsemen in Lexington, Kentucky. The Ohio Valley Greyhounds Home Opener is scheduled for Sunday, April 2, 2006 at 6:30 pm at WesBanco Arena against the Evansville BlueCats from Evansville, Indiana.

New season tickets are now on sale for all 7 home games and may be purchased by check, money order, or credit card. Season tickets may be purchased at the following locations: Wesbanco Arena Box Office - 2 Fourteenth Street - Wheeling, WV (304) 233-4470; the Ohio Valley Greyhounds Office - 1310 Market Street - Wheeling, WV (304) 232-4101.

The Greyhound office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 and may be reached by calling (304) 232-4104 for additional information.

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