Larry Korver

Bio

Larry "Bub" Korver transformed a young and struggling Northwestern College (IA) program into a national powerhouse during his 28-year tenure, leading the Red Raiders to two NAIA National Championships and multiple post-season runs. Taking over a program that had managed just 18 wins in the school's first seven seasons as a four-year college, Korver quickly changed the culture at Northwestern, winning a remarkable 72.9 percent of his games with a career record of 212-77-6.The Red Raiders captured NAIA National Championships in 1973 and 1983, and finished as runner-up three times in 1972, 1979, and 1984. His teams made 11 national playoff appearances, establishing Northwestern as a perennial contender. Twice named NAIA National Coach of the Year, Korver's success put him among the most distinguished figures in NAIA coaching circles. When he retired in 1994, his 212 career victories were the most in school history and ranked him second among all active NAIA coaches, and his 72.9 winning percentage was fifth best. His teams won at least eight games in 13 different seasons and suffered only three losing campaigns during his tenure while producing 32 NAIA All-Americans. After graduating from Northwestern when it was still a junior college in 1954, Korver went on to earn his bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University. He was a standout athlete for the Jackrabbits, earning First Team All-Conference honors in football in 1954 and was named team MVP in both football and basketball that same year. Korver is also an inductee of the Northwestern College Athletic Hall of Fame and NAIA Hall of Fame.

Career Highlights

• 1985 NAIA Coach of the Year