Susquehanna University Athletics

The late William “Rocky” Rees became the Susquehanna head football coach in 1985. Rees led the Crusaders to an NCAA record for the greatest improvement in wins from one season to the next with three wins in 1985 to 11 wins in 1986. He guided Susquehanna to MAC conference titles in 1986 (11-1), 1988 (8-2), and 1989 (8-1-1). In 1986, Susquehanna earned its first NCAA playoff appearance and victory following an undefeated 10-0 regular season. Rees achieved a coaching record of 36-15-1 at SU. He continued and completed his distinguished coaching career at Division II Shippensburg University. From 1990-2010, Rees compiled a record of 123-110-1, and won conference championships and/or NCAA playoff games in 1991 (NCAA Quarterfinals), 2004 and 2009.