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39-758: Two campus buildings, Old Main and the Harlan-Lincoln House , are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The latter, the former summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln , is now a museum featuring various artifacts from the Harlan and Lincoln families. In 1841 a group of Methodist settlers in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, met and began lobbying the Iowa territorial legislature to establish an institute of higher learning in their burgeoning community. On February 17, 1842,

78-621: A 25–10 record and was the NAIA District Coach of the Year in 1989 and 1991. Mumme took over as head coach at Valdosta State University in 1992. Mumme's record at Valdosta State was 40–17–1. In both 1994 and 1996 he led the team to the NCAA Division II playoff quarterfinals; Valdosta State had never made the playoffs previously. The team was consistently ranked in the Division II top 20 and

117-454: A 3–9 record for the season, and for part of the season, led all Division I-A football programs in total offense and passing offense. New Mexico State finished 4–9 in 2007. While the coach at New Mexico State, Mumme was the subject of a lawsuit brought by four Muslim NMSU players and the ACLU, who claimed that Mumme subjected them to a hostile work environment on account of their religion. The lawsuit

156-440: A 4–6 season in 2009 and improved to 6–4 in 2010 which was the first winning season for McMurry football since 2000. In 2011 Mumme led McMurry to a record of 9–3 which included an NCAA Division III playoff appearance, the first playoff appearance for McMurry since 1980. McMurry won their first-ever playoff game against Trinity 25–16 before losing in the second round to ASC rival University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. The season also included

195-401: A high school and college assistant coach Mumme developed an unorthodox, pass-oriented offensive attack that proved very successful at moving the ball, gaining yardage and scoring points. The unusual attack, utilizing short passes to multiple receivers and backs out of the backfield, allowed Mumme's teams to compete against more talented and athletic opponents. BYU head coach LaVell Edwards was

234-495: A loan of $ 12 million would not be feasible. Once the university closed, the campus became the responsibility of the United States Department of Agriculture . The Mount Pleasant Community School District later bought practice fields and the central part of the campus for about $ 1.2 million. Undergraduate enrollment at the college was approximately 600 full-time students at the time of its closure. The final president of

273-435: A major influence on Mumme's offensive strategy. In 1989, Mumme became head coach at Iowa Wesleyan College . While finishing 7–4 in his first season, he eventually led the team to the national quarterfinals in 1991, the first playoff appearance in the school's history. Mumme's 1990 team led the nation in passing offense and the 1989 and 1991 squads finished second nationally in that category. Mumme finished at Iowa Wesleyan with

312-418: A rich history at Iowa Wesleyan University. The Beta chapter of Alpha Xi Delta sorority was the oldest sorority on campus, being on campus since 1902. It was the oldest chapter of Alpha Xi Delta in the country. At the time of closure, Iowa Wesleyan University had 3 active Greek organizations, which include Theta Sigma Rho sorority, Zeta Psi Mu fraternity, and Omega Delta Alpha fraternity. The P.E.O. Sisterhood

351-593: A team that had gone 3–8 the year before. In the 2014 season the Blazer football team went 2–9, going winless in Mid-South Conference play. During his second season in charge, Belhaven moved to NCAA Division III . In the first year as an NCAA school, Mumme led the team to a 2–8 record, with two wins coming in their new conference, the American Southwest Conference. The team finished the 2016 season with

390-772: A victory over NCAA Division I UT-San Antonio and archrival Hardin-Simmons. For the 2012 season McMurry switched to NCAA Division II, the first game of that season being with the Abilene Christian University Wildcats in Shotwell Stadium , (which McMurry lost 51–0). The 1971 game that the Abilene Christian Wildcats won by 53 to 20 had been the last in an old rivalry which had Abilene Christian leading with 24 victories 15 losses 0 ties. On January 17, 2014, NAIA school Belhaven University announced Mumme as its new head football coach. Mumme inherited

429-685: Is a former American football player, and current offensive analyst for the Sullivan East H.S Patriots football program. He most recently served as an offensive advisor for the Dallas Renegades of the XFL . Previously, Mumme served as the head football coach at Iowa Wesleyan College , Valdosta State University , the University of Kentucky , Southeastern Louisiana University , New Mexico State University , McMurry University , and Belhaven University . Mumme

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468-639: Is a historic building located on the Iowa Wesleyan University campus in Mount Pleasant, Iowa , United States . Built in 1854, when James Harlan was the college's president, it is the second building constructed on the campus after Pioneer Hall. It is believed that Old Main was the first genuine collegiate building built in Iowa. The bricks for the building were manufactured locally by Benjamin Franklin Pearson of Keosauqua, Iowa , who also

507-519: Is known for being one of the founders of the air raid offense . A native of San Antonio, Texas , Mumme played football as a receiver for Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, Texas , going on after graduation to play at New Mexico Military Institute and at Tarleton State University . While an undergraduate, he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity. Mumme's coaching career began as

546-527: The Alliance of American Football in November, but left the team after less than two weeks. On May 16, 2019, Bob Stoops hired Mumme as the offensive coordinator for the Dallas Renegades of the XFL . During a game on March 1, 2020, Mumme was injured in a collision with a player on the sideline, prompting Stoops to promote offensive line coach Jeff Jagodzinski to offensive coordinator, though Mumme remained with

585-502: The NCAA Division I -AA level. The team finished its first season 5–7 and posted a 7–4 mark in 2004. The program posted a 51–17 win over #6 McNeese State and entered the Top 25 in the national I-AA rankings. Southeastern Louisiana ranked first among NCAA Division I-AA teams in total offense per game (537.1 yards) and passing offense per game (408 yards) in 2003. In December 2004 Mumme was named

624-622: The National Register of Historic Places . The chapel, built in 1896, received a complete renovation and restoration in the early 21st century. Iowa Wesleyan was accredited by the Higher Learning Commission . Facing potential closure in 2018, the university was able to continue operating after receiving donations from alumni and a $ 26 million loan from the USDA . In 2023, the university's board of trustees voted unanimously in favor of closure after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds determined that

663-767: The North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) for football, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) for wrestling, and the Continental Athletic Conference as its primary home for all other sports as of the 2022–23 academic year. Iowa Wesleyan competed in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track & field and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball and wrestling. From 1989 to 1991, Hal Mumme

702-408: The #1 overall pick. In 1999 Kentucky finished the regular season 6–5 before losing the 1999 Music City Bowl to Syracuse, 20–13. Season highlights included victories over #20 Arkansas, LSU, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Indiana. The 2000 Wildcats dropped to 2–9, with victories against only South Florida and Indiana. Press reports detailing a growing investigation into NCAA rules violations cut

741-657: The ESPN/USA Today coaches poll, Kentucky then lost its regular season finale at Tennessee. Tim Couch was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy . Kentucky then played in the Outback Bowl , Kentucky's first New Year's Day bowl in 47 years. Despite jumping out to a 14–3 lead, Kentucky lost to Penn State, 26–14. Couch elected to forgo his senior season and enter the 1999 NFL draft , where the Cleveland Browns selected him with

780-464: The NAIA single division national tournament. In 2023 the men's basketball team qualified for the NAIA single division national tournament. The Tigers were members of the following athletic organizations: 40°58′21″N 91°33′08″W  /  40.9725°N 91.5522°W  / 40.9725; -91.5522  ( Iowa Wesleyan University ) Old Main (Iowa Wesleyan University) Old Main

819-506: The christening of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium by the lopsided score of 68–34. Kentucky improved to 3–0 with wins over Eastern Kentucky University and Indiana and was ranked #25 in the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll. Losses to #8 Florida and at #22 Arkansas followed. Kentucky then defeated South Carolina and #21 LSU. A close loss to Georgia on a missed last-second field goal was followed by victories over eventual SEC West champion Mississippi State and Vanderbilt. At 7–3 and ranked #25 in

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858-563: The head coach at Division I-A New Mexico State University , replacing Tony Samuel . Samuel had run an option offense at the school and the transition to Mumme's passing offense was difficult. New Mexico State finished 0–12 in Mumme's first season (2005). Entering the 2006 season Mumme's career record as a Division I head coach was 32–49. In the first game of the 2006 season, Mumme's New Mexico State team beat his former team, Southeastern Louisiana, 30–15. The 2006 New Mexico State squad went on to post

897-565: The legislature granted a charter for the Mount Pleasant Literary Institute, soon to be renamed as Mount Pleasant Collegiate Institute. Despite the charter, organization and fund raising were sluggish at first. Twenty acres of land was donated for the campus by four Mount Pleasant residents in March 1843. That same month, organizing officials hired Reverend Artistides J. Heustis as the institution's first president. From February 1855,

936-454: The legs out from under the team, and it lost its final eight games. In early 2001, Mumme resigned amid numerous NCAA rules violations, largely payments to recruits. The team was eventually found to be in violation of more than three dozen recruiting violations. His former recruiting coordinator, Claude Bassett, was deemed the worst offender. Bassett had been forced to resign in 2000 for giving gifts to prospects and writing papers for them, and

975-514: The offensive coordinator at Foy H. Moody High School in Corpus Christi, Texas from 1976 through 1978. In 1979, he was the head coach at Aransas Pass High School . Mumme was an assistant coach (quarterbacks and receivers) under Bill Yung at West Texas State University in 1980 and 1981, offensive coordinator also under Yung at UTEP from 1982 through 1985, and head coach at Copperas Cove High School from 1986 through 1988. During his time as

1014-478: The same record as the previous season, 2–8, with wins in the opening and final game of the year. On December 17, 2017, Mumme joined Jackson State as offensive coordinator. After only three games into the 2018 season, he announced his resignation "to pursue other professional opportunities"; at the time, the 1–2 Tigers were averaging 13.6 points per game. In November 2018, Mumme joined the Memphis Express of

1053-505: The school was known as Iowa Wesleyan University, honoring John Wesley , the founder of Methodism The institution's name was modified to Iowa Wesleyan College in 1912, reflecting its contemporary status as a four-year baccalaureate degree institution of higher learning. On August 10, 2015, Iowa Wesleyan College changed its name to Iowa Wesleyan University. The university occupied a 60-acre (24 ha) central campus of historic red brick buildings and modern structures, including some listed on

1092-692: The team as an advisor. In April 2021, Mumme was announced as the head coach of the Linemen, competing in The Spring League North Division in Indianapolis. The Linemen defeated the Jousters in the Mega Bowl 26–23 on June 19. Mumme was diagnosed with prostate cancer in early 2009; the cancer was reportedly caught early and his prognosis is good. His ex-wife, June, is a breast cancer survivor and

1131-399: The university was Christine Plunkett, from 2019 to 2023. Beginning in late mid-1800s, Iowa Wesleyan maintained an active Military Department, in which students organized as a corps of cadets received training under the guidance of United States Army officers. Among Iowa Wesleyan's commandants were Ulysses G. McAlexander (1891 to 1895) and Charles L. Hodges (1895 to 1897) Greek life had

1170-528: The women's basketball teams qualified for the NAIA Division II national tournament. In 2014, 2015 and 2016, the women's basketball teams qualified for the USCAA Division I national tournament. The 2016 team finished as the national runner-up. In 2015 and 2017, the men's basketball teams qualified for the USCAA Division I national tournament. In 2022 and 2023 the women's basketball team qualified for

1209-632: The year in NCAA Division II football. On December 2, 1996, the University of Kentucky announced that it had hired Mumme to replace Bill Curry as head coach of its football program. Kentucky had gone 9–24 (.273) through the prior three years. In Mumme's first year the team improved to a 5–6 record. The season highlight was a win over #20 Alabama, a team Kentucky had not beaten since 1922. Led by sophomore quarterback Tim Couch , Kentucky's offense set multiple school, SEC and NCAA records. In 1998 Kentucky won its season opener against Louisville at

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1248-492: Was eventually settled out of court, when NMSU agreed to pay a sum of $ 165,000 to the four players. Neither Mumme nor NMSU admitted to any wrongdoing in the case. Mumme was fired on December 1, 2008, after finishing 3–9 during the 2008 season, including 7 consecutive losses to end the season. He was replaced by former UCLA defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker . Mumme was hired by Division III McMurry University on April 12, 2009. After an 0–10 season in 2008, Mumme led McMurry to

1287-514: Was founded at Iowa Wesleyan University on January 21, 1869. Greek organizations that have had chapters on campus include: National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Sororities: North American Interfraternity Conference (IFC) Fraternities The Iowa Wesleyan athletic teams were the Tigers. The university was a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), competing in

1326-549: Was founded in the building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This article about a property in Henry County, Iowa on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a building or structure in Iowa is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Hal Mumme Hal Clay Mumme (born March 29, 1952)

1365-456: Was head football coach, with Mike Leach as his offensive coordinator . It was at Iowa Wesleyan that they developed the air raid offense . In 1995 , the men's basketball team qualified for the NAIA Division I national tournament. In 2004 , 2006 , 2009 and 2011 , the men's basketball teams qualified for the NAIA Division II national tournament. In 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011,

1404-533: Was ranked #1 in the nation in Division II for part of the 1996 season when they won their first Gulf South Conference championship. In 1994 Valdosta State defeated the University of Central Florida 31–14, an upset over the team picked by Sports Illustrated in the preseason to win the NCAA Division I-AA national football championship . Quarterback Chris Hatcher won the Harlon Hill Award as player of

1443-610: Was replaced by his offensive line coach Guy Morriss . Mumme's final record at Kentucky was 20–26, after a 20–18 start and an 18–17 record in his first three years, compared to Kentucky's 9–24 mark in the three years before his arrival. After a hiatus of 18 months Mumme returned to football as the 12th head coach for the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in Hammond, Louisiana . The school had terminated its football program in 1985 but decided to compete again and did so in 2003 at

1482-406: Was responsible for some of the building's construction. The three-story building has modified classical features. It was designed to have classrooms on the first two floors and the library, natural history museum and chapel on the third floor. The building is capped with a hip roof with bracketed eaves , and a wooden cupola with a low dome painted gold. The International P.E.O. Sisterhood

1521-435: Was slapped with an eight-year show-cause penalty , which effectively blackballed him from the collegiate ranks until 2009. As a result, Kentucky was banned from post-season play in 2002 and lost 19 scholarships over the next three seasons. While the committee concluded that Mumme “failed to monitor the activities of the recruiting office”, he was innocent of any rule violations and he was not given any individual sanctions. He

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