Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

R. Michael McWhirter was a four-year starter on the Lenoir-Rhyne Football Team from 1972 to 1975.  McWhirter was the Team MVP in 1973 and earned All-NAIA District 26 and Honorable Mention Lutheran College All-American honors in 1974 after rushing for 828 yards and five touchdowns.  For his career, McWhirter finished with 2,553 yards rushing and 295 yards receiving to go along with 22 touchdowns as a fullback in the wishbone offense.  McWhirter was also a starter on the first-ever South Atlantic Conference Championship Team in 1975 and was the recipient of the Al Corelli Memorial Award.  McWhirter is a Senior Sales Representative for Medtronic, Inc., and currently resides in Belmont, N.C.  In addition, McWhirter has served as an Assistant Football Coach at South Point (N.C.) High School since 1999 and has been a part of two state championship teams (2003 and 2009).