Michael Rasmussen (born June 18, 1950)[1] is an American former college football coach. He was the head football coach for Saint Mary's College of California from 1990 to 1999 and Monterey Peninsula College from 2001 to 2019.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He also coached for Michigan State, Chico State, Hawaii,[9][10] Bowling Green,[11][12][13] Fresno State,[14] California, Saint Mary's (CA).[15] He played college football for Fresno City and Michigan State as a quarterback.[16][17][18] He played semi-professionally for the Lansing All Stars of the Midwest Football League (MFL) following his graduation.[19]

Mike Rasmussen
Biographical details
Born (1950-06-18) June 18, 1950 (age 74)
Decatur, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materMichigan State University (1972)
Playing career
1968–1969Fresno City
1970–1971Michigan State
1972–1973Lansing All Stars
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1972–1973Michigan State (GA)
1974Chico State (OC)
1975–1976Hawaii (QB/WR)
1977–1978Bowling Green (OC)
1979–1980Bowling Green (OC/WR)
1981–1983Fresno State (RB)
1984–1986California (QB/WR)
1987Saint Mary's (DB)
1988–1989Saint Mary's (OC/QB)
1990–1999Saint Mary's
2001–2019Monterey Peninsula
Head coaching record
Overall54–46–1 (college)
115–83 (junior college)
Bowls3–5 (junior college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
5 Coast Conference (2004, 2006, 2008, 2011–2012)
2 AGCL (2016–2017)

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Saint Mary's Gaels (NCAA Division II independent) (1990–1992)
1990 Saint Mary's 7–3
1991 Saint Mary's 6–5
1992 Saint Mary's 5–4
Saint Mary's Gaels (NCAA Division I-AA independent) (1993–1999)
1993 Saint Mary's 6–3–1
1994 Saint Mary's 7–3
1995 Saint Mary's 8–2
1996 Saint Mary's 7–3
1997 Saint Mary's 4–6
1998 Saint Mary's 2–8
1999 Saint Mary's 2–9
Saint Mary's: 54–46–1
Total: 54–46–1

Junior college

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs CCCAA#
Monterey Peninsula Lobos (Coast Conference) (2001–2013)
2001 Monterey Peninsula 4–6 1–4 T–4th
2002 Monterey Peninsula 1–9 1–3 T–4th
2003 Monterey Peninsula 1–9 0–4 5th
2004 Monterey Peninsula 10–1 5–0 1st W Graffiti Bowl 15
2005 Monterey Peninsula 7–3 3–2 T–2nd
2006 Monterey Peninsula 9–2 3–1 T–1st L Holiday Bowl
2007 Monterey Peninsula 8–2 3–1 2nd
2008 Monterey Peninsula 10–1 5–0 1st L Bulldog Bowl
2009 Monterey Peninsula 3–7 1–4 5th
2010 Monterey Peninsula 5–5 4–1 2nd
2011 Monterey Peninsula 7–4 4–1 T–1st L Credit Union Bowl 12 (Northern)
2012 Monterey Peninsula 5–6 4–1 T–1st L Living Breath Foundation Bowl
2013 Monterey Peninsula 4–6 3–2 T–2nd
Monterey Peninsula Lobos (American Golden Coast Conference / League) (2014–2019)
2014 Monterey Peninsula 4–6 2–4 5th
2015 Monterey Peninsula 5–5 3–3 4th
2016 Monterey Peninsula 10–1 5–1 T–1st W Living Breath Foundation Bowl 16
2017 Monterey Peninsula 7–4 5–1 T–1st L American Division Championship Bowl
2018 Monterey Peninsula 5–5 3–3 T–4th
2019 Monterey Peninsula 10–1 5–1 2nd W Living Breath Foundation Bowl T–25
Monterey Peninsula: 115–83 60–37
Total: 115–83
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "BGSU Football Media Guide 1980". Bowling Green State University: 11. 1980.
  2. ^ "Rasmussen named Gaels' football coach". Oakland Tribune. February 21, 1990. p. 44. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Coach Fired". The News and Observer. February 2, 2000. p. 32. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "Saint Mary's College Football Coach Relieved of Duties". Saint Mary's College of California. February 1, 2000. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  5. ^ "MPC starting all over with Rasmussen". The Californian. August 31, 2001. p. 49. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Watkins, George (May 1, 2001). "Lobos finally decide". The Californian. p. 9. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Blackwell, Drea (January 3, 2020). "Monterey Peninsula College football coach retires". KSBW8 Action News. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Devine, John (January 2, 2020). "Mike Rasmussen to retire as Monterey Peninsula College's football coach". Monterey Herald. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "Rasmussen Leaves CSU For Hawaii". Enterprise-Record. February 7, 1975. p. 13. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Rasmussen is Hawaii coach". News Journal. August 13, 1975. p. 7. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  11. ^ "Stolz Names BG Assistants". The Times Recorder. January 9, 1977. p. 13. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "Stolz assigns BG grid duties". The Daily Sentinel-Tribune. April 7, 1979. p. 8. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "Rasmussen resigns post". The Daily Sentinel-Tribune. December 4, 1980. p. 20. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "Untitled". The Daily Breeze. February 10, 1984. p. 24. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  15. ^ "College Football". The Modesto Bee. April 1, 1988. p. 60. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  16. ^ Birschbach, Tom (December 13, 1969). "State JC Grid Title On Line (Continued From Page C1)". The Register. p. 20. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  17. ^ "Daugherty eager for grid opener". Battle Creek Enquirer. August 28, 1970. p. 14. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  18. ^ Bansch, John (August 31, 1971). "Duffy's Gloating, Writers Listening". The Indianapolis Star. p. 21. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  19. ^ Senyczko, Ed (July 13, 1973). "'We'll Be Better Club,' Rasmussen". Lansing State Journal. p. 13. Retrieved November 16, 2024.