Wagner College Athletics

Probably the most recognizable name by all Wagner College football fans, Rich Kotite (1963-1965), formerly the head coach of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets, broke onto the football scene as a three-year performer at tight end for the Wagner football program. Kotite graduated with then school-record totals of 119 receptions and 2,065 yards in just three seasons, both of which stood for almost 20 years.
 
Following Wagner, he played six seasons of NFL football with the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kotite also worked for 13 seasons as an assistant coach under coaches as Hank Stram, Sam Rutigliano and Buddy Ryan before rising to the rank of head coach for Philadelphia (1991-1994) and New York (1995-1996).
 
 A staunch supporter of Wagner athletics, Kotite can often be found in the stands attending a Seahawk event.