FB - Roger Fotz HOF

Roger Foltz

Offensive Lineman (1984-85) 

 

Roger Foltz grew up in Princeton, Kansas where he was a four-year letterman in football and basketball, and a three-year letterman in track at Central Heights High School.  While attending Central Heights, Foltz was named to all-league/all-state for football and basketball while also qualifying for state in track. 

 

During his two years at Coffeyville, the team went 10-2 both years.  In 1984, Foltz served as the team's right guard and in 1985, he served as the team's right tackle.  In 1985 Foltz was voted team captain and was selected All-Jayhawk Conference and JC Gridwire All-American, as well as, team “Outstanding Offensive Linemen”. Foltz also participated in track and field for Coffeyville, placing 3rd in discus in Jayhawk Conference.

 

After CCC, Foltz transferred to Wichita State University and started at right guard for the Shockers where he was selected spring newcomer of the year. Foltz then transferred to Wake Forest University and started at right guard for Demon Deacons team that finished 7-4 in the ACC senior year.  

 

After graduation, Foltz became an assistant football coach at Fort Hays State University where he earned his Masters Degrees in School Counseling and School Leadership & Administration. Foltz has served 28 years in public high school teaching, guidance counseling and administration. He head or assistant coach in football, track, basketball, and wrestling. 

 

Foltz lives in Augusta, Kansas with wife Linda.  There are five kids in the family, Brek 28, Blaize 27, Heath 26, Brady 24, and Jenna 20 along with two daughters-in-law, Brooke and Samantha, and one grandson, Kace. Son’s Blaize and Brady were All-Big 12 offensive linemen for TCU.

 

“Upon reflection, I would like to say that my time at Coffeyville Community College surrounded by the great players and staff that I was very honored to be around, was an unbelievable experience for me as a kid from a very small town in Kansas where my high school did not even have a paved track or weight room.  The impact it had given me the opportunities to play beyond high school and get my degree, has carried over for a lifetime.  It was the best of times with the best of people.  We were family.”