Baker’s Grossner gets AFCA honor

? Baker University football coach Mike Grossner has been named a 2015 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Regional Coach of the Year.

Grossner led the Wildcats to an 11-2 record this season and its second Heart of America Athletic Conference title in the past three years.

Wrapping up his 12th season with the Wildcats, Grossner ranks fourth all-time in program history in wins.

His overall coaching record is 84-49.

Baker appeared in the NAIA Football Championship Series for the third time in four years this season and advanced to the national quarterfinals.

Grossner was one of five NAIA coaches recognized nationally. The others included Reinhardt’s Drew Cronic, University of St. Francis’ Kevin Donley, Morningside’s Steve Ryan and Arizona Christian’s Donnie Yontis.

The AFCA honors coaches at all levels of college football.