Ron Haun (born c. 1943) is an American college football coach. He was the head football coach for Ricks College—now known as Brigham Young University–Idaho—from 1982 to 2001 and Dixie State University—now known as Utah Tech University—from 2006 to 2009.[1][2][3] He also coached for Weber State.[4] He played college football for Dixie Junior College (Utah Tech) as a quarterback.[5]

Ron Haun
Biographical details
Bornc. 1943 (age 80–81)
Playing career
Football
1962–1963Dixie (UT)
1964Weber State
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1965Weber State (assistant freshmen)
1966–1973Skyline HS (UT) (RB/WR/DB)
1974–1978Murray HS (UT)
1979–1981Ricks (assistant)
1982–2001Ricks
2005Weber State (OC)
2006–2009Dixie State
Basketball
1966–1974Skyline HS (UT) (assistant)
Tennis
1967–1974Skyline HS (UT)
Head coaching record
Overall12–32 (college)
178–40–2 (junior college)
Bowls10–7 (junior college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
3 ICAC (1982–1984)
8 WSFL (1986, 1990, 1992–1994, 1997–1998, 2001)

Haun attended Murray High School in Murray, Utah, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball before graduating in 1961. He then played football as a quarterback at Dixie College and Weber State College—now known as Weber State University. In 1966, Haun earned a master's degree from Brigham Young University (BYU). From 1966 to 1974 he taught physical education and coached football, basketball, and tennis, at Skyline High School in Millcreek, Utah. In 1974, he returned his alma mater, Murray High School, as head football coach.[6]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Dixie State Rebels (NCAA Division II Northwest Region independent) (2006–2007)
2006 Dixie State 1–10
2007 Dixie State 3–8
Dixie State Rebels / Red Storm (Great Northwest Athletic Conference) (2008–2009)
2008 Dixie State 4–7 2–6 4th
2009 Dixie State 4–7 2–4 3rd
Dixie State: 12–32 4–10
Total: 12–32

Junior college

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Ricks Vikings (Intermountain Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1982–1984)
1982 Ricks 7–4 4–2 T–1st
1983 Ricks 9–2[n 1] 4–2[n 1] T–1st[n 1]
1984 Ricks 10–1 6–0 1st L Valley of the Sun Bowl
Ricks Vikings (Western States Football League) (1985–2001)
1985 Ricks 7–3 6–3 3rd
1986 Ricks 10–0–1 8–0–1 1st W Kansas Jayhawk Bowl
1987 Ricks 7–4 5–4 5th W Real Dairy Bowl
1988 Ricks 9–2 6–2 2nd W Real Dairy Bowl
1989 Ricks 8–2–1 6–1–1 3rd L Real Dairy Bowl
1990 Ricks 7–4 6–2 T–1st L Real Dairy Bowl
1991 Ricks 9–2 6–2 T–2nd W Real Dairy Bowl
1992 Ricks 11–0 8–0 1st W Real Dairy Bowl
1993 Ricks 10–1[n 2] 9–0[n 2] 1st L Real Dairy Bowl
1994 Ricks 11–0 8–0 1st W Real Dairy Bowl
1995 Ricks 8–4 7–2 T–2nd L Real Dairy Bowl
1996 Ricks 6–4 5–3 T–3rd L Real Dairy Bowl
1997 Ricks 11–1 8–0 1st W Real Dairy Bowl
1998 Ricks 10–1 8–0 1st L Real Dairy Bowl
1999 Ricks 10–1 7–1 2nd W Real Dairy Bowl
2000 Ricks 8–3 5–3 T–4th W Real Dairy Bowl
2001 Ricks 10–1 9–1 T–1st W Real Dairy Bowl
Ricks: 178–40–2 131–28–2
Total: 178–40–2
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Ricks finished the 1983 season with an overall record of 8–3 and a conference mark of 3–3, tying for second place in the Intermountain Collegiate Athletic Conference (ICAC). Following the season, Eastern Utah forfeited conference wins over Ricks and Snow, which placed Dixie, Ricks, and Snow into a three-way tie for the ICAC title.[7]
  2. ^ a b Ricks finished the 1993 season with an overall record of 9–2 and a conference mark of 8–1. Following the season, Dixie (UT) forfeited five conference wins, including a victory over Ricks.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ Griffin, Andy (August 27, 2006). "Confidence amid change: Team believes it will succeed at Division II level". Deseret News. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Ron Haun retires as Dixie State College head football coach". www.ksl.com. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  3. ^ "Ron Haun retires as Dixie State head coach". The Daily Herald. November 19, 2009. p. 20. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  4. ^ Hudson, Bob (March 29, 2006). "Academically-oriented Haun returns to Dixie roots some 40 years later". The Daily Spectrum. p. 19. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "Football 1963 (2013) - Hall of Fame". Utah Tech University Athletics. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "Ex-Spartan To Be MHS Coach". Murray Eagle. Murray, Utah. February 21, 1974. p. 3. Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  7. ^ Hyre, Angie (January 18, 1984). "CUE forfeits 4 games". Sun Advocate. Price, Utah. p. 1B. Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  8. ^ Webb, Loren (December 27, 1993). "Dixie forfeits 5 games". The Daily Spectrum. St. George, Utah. p. 1. Retrieved April 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  9. ^ Webb, Loren (December 27, 1993). "Dixie (continued)". The Daily Spectrum. St. George, Utah. p. A10. Retrieved April 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .