Steve Schnitkey (2008) - Hall of Fame - University of Toledo Athletics

Steve Schnitkey

Induction:
2008
Class:
1971

Steve Schnitkey was one of the major forces of a dominating defense that helped propel the famous Rocket teams of 1969-71 to a collective 35-0 record, along with three MAC Championships and three Tangerine Bowl titles. Schnitkey stepped in at middle guard as a sophomore in 1969, recording 103 tackles and 14 sacks to help the Rockets to an 11-0 record and their first of three MAC titles. In his sophomore season, Schnitkey pulled off a remarkable feat for a down lineman, scoring two touchdowns in one game against Kent State in a 43-17 victory. As a junior, Schnitkey earned first-team All-MAC honors and had a team-best 178 tackles, along with 20 tackles for loss, three interceptions and two blocked punts. Schnitkey capped off his career by making 131 tackles and earning second-team All-MAC accolades, as the Rockets went 12-0 and won their third consecutive league title and Tangerine Bowl. For his career, Schnitkey was credited with 412 tackles, which ranks seventh all-time in UT history.