From the University of Nevada, Charles Mann became a starter at Defensive End in his second season, where he was a punisher on the pass rush.  Playing for the Washington Redskins for his first 11 Seasons (1983-93) had 82 of his 83 career Sacks with Washington, including three four seasons in the double-digits. 

Mann went to four Pro Bowls with the Redskins (1987, 1988, 1989 & 1991), and helped them win two Super Bowls (XXII & XXVI). He was especially strong in the 1987 postseason, accruing 4.5 Sacks in the playoffs.  Mann was praised for his work ethic and leadership and was one of the most beloved players in Redskins defensive history in and out of the locker room. 

Following his release from Washington in 1993, Mann signed with the San Francisco 49ers where he played one final season and helped in a reserve role win his third Super Bowl.

Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB.  Once that is done, we intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives. Eventually, we are going to get to that of the Division I schools, and conferences.  As such, it is news the University of Nevada has announced their Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020.

This group comprises of seven new members, three from football, three from basketball and one trainer.  Due to COVID-19, there will be no 2020 ceremony, which will occur at a later date.

The six new members are:

Luke Babbitt, Men’s Basketball 2008-10:  Babbitt was a two-time First Team All-WAC Selection and was the WAC Player of the Year in 2010. In that award-winning season, Babbitt averaged 21.9 Points per Game, which placed him ninth in the NCAA. Babbitt scored 1,316 Points for the Wolf Pack and he would play eight years in the NBA, with stints in Portland, New Orleans, Miami and Atlanta.

Dellena Criner, Women’s Basketball 2005-09:  Criner was the two-time WAC Defensive Player of the Year (2008 & 2009) and was a three-time All-WAC Player (2007-09).  Criner was the first player in Wolf Pack history to crack at least 1,500 Points, 350 Assists and 250 Steals, and she is first all-time in school history in Steals (271), fourth in Points (1,629) and fifth in Steals (271).

Armon Johnson, Men’s Basketball 2007-10:  Johnson was the WAC Freshman of the Year in 2008, and he followed that with a First Team All-WAC player in 2009, a Second Team WAC Player in 2010.   He led his team in Assists in all three years, and had 445 overall in that department, which is good enough for fifth overall in school history.  

Colin Kaepernick, Football 2006-10:  Kaepernick threw for over 10,000 Yards and rushed for 4,000, making him the first player to do so in the NCAA.  The Quarterback was the 2007 WAC Freshman of the Year, and was a two-time WAC Offensive Player of the Year (2008 & 2010).  In his final year at Nevada, Kaepernick took the Wolf Pack to WAC Conference Championship.  Kaepernick later played for the San Francisco 49ers and took them to a Super Bowl appearance. He later became a polarizing figure transcending sports over his silent protest by kneeling during the National Anthem 

Dontay Moch, Football 2006-10:  Playing at Linebacker, Moch was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year and was twice a First Team All-WAC member.  He set the WAC record for Tackles for Loss with 63.  Moch would later play for the Cincinnati, Arizona and Tennessee, and later in the CFL and the Arena League.

Vai Taua, Football 2006-10:  Taua was a three-time First Team All-WAC player and the Running Back would have 4,588 Rushing Yards with 53 Touchdowns for Nevada.  Taua would play briefly for Buffalo and Seattle.

Tony Marek, Atheltic Trainer 1985-98:  Marek was Nevada’s head Athletic Trainer from 1985 to 1998.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the eight new members of the University of Nevada Athletic Hall of Fame.

The University of Nevada has announced their Athletic Hall of Fame Class and it is making history as it an all-female class, the first in their history.  This commemorates the 100^thanniversary of women’s sports at the school.

The members of the Class of 2019 are:

Teal Ericson– Volleyball (2004-07)

Ericson was a First Team All-WAC Selection in 2007 and helped the Wolf Pack make the NCAA Tournament in both 2004 and 2005. She is second all-time in kills and third all-time in points for the school.

Pat Hixson– Volleyball, Women’s Basketball & Softball (1974-77), Softball Assistant Coach (1978-79), Softball Head Coach (1980-89)

A three-sport athlete at Nevada, Hixson would have more success as a coach as she took Nevada to their first AIAW World Series in 1980.  She would take them there again in 1982.  As a player, she set single-season records for Home Runs, Hits and Walks.

Meghan Morrill– Rifle (2004-08)

Morrill was a First Team All-American in 2006 and 2008 and had the highest individual air rifle score at the 2005 NCAA air rifle championships.

Brittany Puzey– Softball (2006-09)

Puzey was a First Team All-WAC player in her last three seasons and is the all-time school leader in Stolen Bases.  She is also second all-time in Home Runs and Runs Batted In and was vital in their run to the WAC Tournament Championship in 2006. 

Regina Ratigan– Women’s Basketball, Softball and Volleyball (1977-80

A three-sport athlete, Ratgan was best at Basketball where she at one time held the singles season scoring record.

Cindy Rock– Women’s Basketball, Softball & Volleyball (1977-79)

Rock was another three-sport athlete at Nevada and she set a since broken single-game women’s basketball record for points with 44.  She would make history as the first out of state scholarship recipient for a female student-athlete.

Karly Siphers– Volleyball (2004-07)

Siphers was a First Team All-WAC player in 2007 and was Second-Team in the three seasons before.

Angie Taylor– Women’s Basketball (1981-85), Athletics Administration 1987-2000)

After her playing career, she would serve for 14 years in Athletics Administration for the University of Nevada.

Ellen Townsend– Volleyball & Softball (1976-77) Women’s Basketball (1976-79)

Townsend was a three-sport athlete who was especially talented in Softball, playing at third base for the Lobos. 

The Nevada Athletic Hall of Fame was first formed in 1973 and it boasts over 200 inductees.  This group will be honored at halftime of their home football game against Weber State on September 14.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the impending Athletic Hall of Fame Class of the University of Nevada.