Endowment creates Kevin Hogan Quarterbacks Coach role

The Stanford quarterback coaching position has been endowed and will now be known as the Kevin Hogan Quarterbacks Coach.

Kim and Eddie Poplawski, two Stanford graduates who made the endowment, noted in a release by the school that they appreciated Hogan’s leadership and impact on the program, and thought the coaching spot was deserving of his name.

“Our lives have been incredibly blessed by our, nearly four-decade old, connection to Stanford, and it is truly a pleasure and privilege to be able to honor Kevin and his family in this manner,” said Kim and Eddie Poplawski. “In our minds, Kevin has set the gold standard on many different levels for student-athletes. He leads by example with conviction and grace. He competes with intense passion, but always with respect and tremendous humility. He thoughtfully and thoroughly prepares himself for the challenges he faces on and off the field, while remaining keenly focused and concerned about the successes of others not just his own.

“Kevin is a Stanford treasure who will always represent our university in a first-class manner no matter where his life’s journey leads him. It warms our hearts to be able to forever commemorate his legacy on The Farm.”

Hogan’s name on the quarterbacking room might be a bit controversial to some considering the notable quarterbacks who have come through the Stanford program, including Jim Plunkett, John Elway and Andrew Luck.

However, Hogan’s career numbers suggest he is the best in many categories despite such a prestigious group.

Hogan was 36-10 record as Stanford’s starting quarterback, and led the Cardinal to three Pac-12 titles and two Rose Bowl victories. He is the only Stanford quarterback to play in four consecutive bowls as the starter. He set Stanford records for career total offense (10,634), season passing efficiency (171.0 - 2015), career rushing yards by a quarterback (1,249) and career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (15). He is second in career completion percentage (.659) and career passing efficiency (154.6), and third with 75 career touchdown passes.

“Kevin Hogan’s name is synonymous with winning football games,” coach David Shaw said. “More importantly, Kevin’s perseverance, preparation and leadership have set an example for future quarterbacks to follow. Kevin has earned this prestigious honor, and deserves to add his name to the list of great Stanford quarterbacks.”

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