Hall of Fame
Terry Renner was an outstanding football player and long-time assistant coach. After transferring from Norfolk Junior College, Renner was a two-year letter winner as a defensive back where he led the team in interceptions. He was All-NCC both years. Renner played on the 1963 team that was the first to play in the NAIA national playoff when only four teams were selected. He also lettered in baseball in 1963.
Renner was a successful high school coach before joining UNK in 1970. He coached at Bertrand, Oberlin, Kansas, and Hastings. During that time he was Nebraska Shrine Bowl coach in 1969.
Renner was defensive coordinator for the Lopers from 1970 until he retired in 1998. During that time, he coached 17 All-Americans and UNK compiled a 175-108-6 record and played in four national playoff games.
