Kennedy Cook

Associate Head Coach • Co-Offensive Coordinator • Offensive Line Coach - Wittenberg University

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Ken Bonner and Eric Horstman anchored Wittenberg’s offensive line from 1985–88, allowing just 12 sacks on nearly 500 pass attempts in their final 2 seasons. Both were First-Team All-Americans and 2012 Hall of Honor inductees.

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Week 7⌚️‼️

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Week 6 ⌚️‼️

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Will Gingery was a weapon for Wittenberg, leading the nation with 17 field goals and ranking 3rd in punting as a senior. A multi-time All-NCAC honoree, he turned an ACL setback into new purpose through real estate and coaching in his Bexley community.

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Chad Thompson was an ironman on the Tigers’ offensive line, starting 36 games and helping Wittenberg to a 41-7 record, 2 NCAC titles and 3 NCAA Tournament appearances. A 3x First-Team All-NCAC and 2x All-American, Thompson joins the Hall of Honor Class of 2026.

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GAMEDAY #4

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Dave Merritt was one of the most dominant rushers in Wittenberg history, finishing with 4,696 career yards, 38 TDs and 228 points. A 2x Mike Gregory Award winner and 1978 1st-Team All-American, Merritt helped the Tigers reach 2 national championship games.

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Week 4 ⌚️‼️

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[Carter Brueshaber @CarterBrue]

After a lot of hard work and consideration, I am committing to play football at Wittenberg University! #AGTG #tigerup @WittFootball @CoachTomBolden @CoachCoad @CoachCookOL @gmcsports @TheReportOhio

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GAMEDAY #3

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Week 3 ⌚️‼️

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Today, we remember those we lost, honor the heroes who served, and stand united in remembrance.

🇺🇸 25 years later, we will never forget.

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GAMEDAY #1

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Introducing your 2026 Wittenberg Football Team Captains.

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I visited Wittenberg football practice today to shoot some photos. The Tigers open the season Saturday at Washington and Lee in Virginia. It will be the first game for new head coach BJ Coad. @WittFootball

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It’s Finally Game Week in Tiger Town!

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Week 1 ⌚️‼️

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Wittenberg football: Former Tigers Kennedy Cook, Zane Grove and Jake Kennedy are a big part of BJ Coad’s staff. @WittFootball https://t.co/XdJ7sdwGzq via @springfieldnews

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I visited Wittenberg today to talk to new football coach BJ Coad about how practices are going and to interview three other Witt alums who joined his staff: Zane Grove, Jake Kennedy and Kennedy Cook. @WittFootball

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Join us Saturday night, August 22 at 7:30 PM at Edwards-Maurer Field for the annual Wittenberg Football Red vs. White Scrimmage!

Come out, pack the stands, and get your first look at the 2026 Tigers!

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Xan Smith helped lead Wittenberg to a 36-5 record, a 1995 NCAC title, and an NCAA playoff berth. A 2x First-Team All-NCAC selection, AFCA All-American, 2x captain, and Golden Helmet Award winner, Smith was inducted into the Hall of Honor in 2016.

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