Ron Severance begins his second season as an assistant coach for Otterbein, working with the wide receivers.
A 1992 graduate of Otterbein, Severance remains one of the most prolific wide receivers to suit up for the Cardinals and was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013. He transferred from Eastern Michigan prior to his sophomore year, ultimately becoming a three-year starter and two-time first team All-American in 1990 and 1991.
Severance earned a pair of Ed Sherman awards, presented annually to the OAC’s top wide receiver, and remains the Otterbein record holder for most receptions in a game (16), season (92) and career (207). Also a two-time Academic All-OAC pick, his career numbers finished at a whopping 207 catches for 2,378 yards and 18 touchdowns … in three seasons.
Severance and his brother, Shad, who also attended Otterbein, worked together for nearly 25 years and owned a family business, DJ’s National Food Service.
He and his wife, Ashley, currently reside in Westerville and have two daughters; McKenzie, a junior at Otterbein, and Megan.
Â
