Coach Dave Dallas has left an incredible mark on Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU 1997-2014) and its football program. As the winningest coach in KWU history, he led the team to their first national championship playoff appeareance in school history in 2001 and again in 2002. These victories also marked the school's only playoff appearances, earning them their highest end-of-the-year ranking (14th) in school history at the time.

Beyond his impressive track record as a coach, Dallas served as a father-figure to more than 75 student athletes each year during his tenure. His influence extended beyond the field as he held the title of Athletic Director and was actively involved with various associations such as American Football Coaches Association- NAIA President from 2008-2011, Kansas Football Coaches Association from 1989-2013, NAIA Playoff Committee and NAIA Convention Planning Committee from 1997-2013, and NAIA Football Rater from 1989-2013.

His contributions to KWU are immeasurable and it is time we acknowledge this by securing him a place in our university's Hall of Fame. This petition is not just about recognizing an outstanding coach but also honoring a man who has shaped countless lives through his dedication to football education. We want to bring awareness to KWU's selection committee and administration the importance of our coach being honored with this reward.

Overall:

Conference Coach of the Year: 2001
Conference Champions: 2001, 2002 – First conference championship in eighteen years
Only Playoff appearances in school history: 2001, 2002
Highest end of-the-year ranking in school history: (14th) 2001, 2002
Sixty players named to NAIA All-Scholar Athlete, Nine players in 2013
Two Capital One Academic All-Americans in 2013
Thirty-one players named NAIA All-Americans 
276 players named to All-Conference team 
Helped Fundraise for $12.5 million Student Activities Center and Indoor Sports Complex and $7.5 million Outdoor Sports Complex

 Offense:

Led Conference in total offense: 2000, 2010 (2nd in the nation), 2013
Led Conference in rush offense: 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006 (3rd in the nation), 2008
Had a 1,000-yard rusher in 16 of 17 seasons 
Led Conference in pass offense: 2000, 2010, 2013
Conference Offensive Player of the Year: 2002, 2005

  Defense:

NAIA total defensive rankings: 2nd in 1999, 4th in 1998, 6th in 2002, 12th in 2000 and 2003, 14th in 2006
Led Conference in all major defensive categories: 1998, 1999, 2002
Conference Defensive Player of the Year: 2002, 2003, 2006

Join us now by signing this petition to get Coach Dave Dallas rightfully recognized for his contributions both on and off the field at KWU. Let's honor him by ensuring his legacy lives on within our hall of fame!