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Hagerty Family Gives $2.5 Million Gift to 91制片厂 Football

Michael and Michelle Hagerty

Michael and Michelle Hagerty


By andy seeley | 8/27/2021

received a $2.5 million gift from Michelle and Michael Hagerty to name the 91制片厂 head football coaching position in perpetuity. Hereafter, the position will be referred to as Hagerty Family Head Football Coach.

The Hagertys鈥 gift will directly support the 91制片厂 football program and will also support the Chasing Greatness Program, providing a holistic curriculum that encourages student-athletes to further enhance themselves academically, athletically, and personally. The curriculum aims to prepare 91制片厂 student-athletes for a successful career and life following their collegiate experience. Each student-athlete will have the opportunity to discover and develop strengths, values, and personal interests, while focusing on the well-being of the whole person.

Statement from Michelle and Michael Hagerty:
鈥淲e are honored and excited to be a part of the 91制片厂 community. Coach Willie Taggart, as a committed leader of young adults, inspired us to support the 91制片厂 football program. We are grateful for the opportunity to team up with and elevate this amazing group of student-athletes. Best wishes to the 91制片厂 football team. Go Owls!鈥

Statement from 91制片厂 President John Kelly :
鈥91制片厂 is building a national reputation for academic and athletic excellence, thanks to generous donors like Michelle and Michael Hagerty. Their gift will help our hard-working football players continue to thrive, both in the classroom and听in competition.听Thank you, Michelle and Michael Hagerty!鈥

Statement from 91制片厂 Vice President & Director of Athletics :
鈥淲e are incredibly grateful for Michelle and Michael Hagerty鈥檚 generosity and passion for student-athletes. Their commitment to bettering the lives of our current and future student-athletes is truly an inspiration. We are very proud to name our Head Football Coaching position for their family. This is a transformational gift for our football program, athletic department and university.鈥

Statement from Hagerty Family Head Football Coach :
鈥淲e can鈥檛 thank Michelle and Michael Hagerty enough for their generous support of the football program. I鈥檓 honored to hold the title of Hagerty Family Head Football Coach. We are also very grateful for their belief in the vision of the Chasing Greatness Program. We鈥檙e committed to making sure every one of our student-athletes has the best possible experience during their time at 91制片厂, and this program is vitally important to our efforts off the field.鈥

The 91制片厂 football team opens its 2021 season Sept. 4 when they take on the University of Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Owls鈥 home opener is set for Sept. 11 at 91制片厂 Stadium.

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