Former Wisconsin football player Jeff Mack dies; was key in 1974 upset

MADISON – The College of Wisconsin athletic division has misplaced a member of the family who contributed to one of many extra memorable victories in within the historical past of the soccer program.

Jeff Mack Sr. died Might 8. He was 68.

Mack performed flanker underneath John Jardine and lettered in 1972, 1973 and 1974. His son, Jeff Mack Jr., performed linebacker at UW from 2000 by 2003.

The second sport of the 1974 season gave Mack the chance to assist UW file a dramatic residence victory over then-No. 4 Nebraska.

UW had suffered a 20-16 loss to the Cornhuskers in Lincoln the earlier season however the Badgers entered the rematch assured they may win.

The Badgers trailed, 20-14, within the closing quarter and confronted second and 17 when quarterback Gregg Bohlig rolled proper and seemed for Mack down the fitting sideline.

Bohilig hit Mack in-stride on the Cornhuskers’ 48 and Mack simply outraced the Nebraska defenders to the south finish zone.

Vince Lamia added the additional level and security Steve Wagner recorded a late interception to assist seal the 21-20 victory with a in entrance of a crowd of 73,381.

Mack performed soccer (operating again) and basketball (level guard) at Farragut Excessive College in Chicago. As a senior he received the distinguished Knute Rockne Trophy for many excellent soccer participant in Illinois.

He completed with greater than 1,800 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns in three seasons at UW. His common of 19.4 yards per reception is No. 3 in program historical past, behind Tony Simmons (20.1) and Lee Evans (19.8).

UW completed 5-3 within the Large Ten and 7-4 general in 1974, with the victory over Nebraska the spotlight of the season.

Mack is survived by his spouse (Kirbie) and three kids – Jeff Jr., Maaina and Anisha. He was concerned in teaching and labored with the Southside Raiders, South Madison Spartans and West Excessive Regents.

Visitation is scheduled to be held from midday to 1 p.m. Friday on the Fountain of Life Church, situated at 633 West Badger Highway in Madison. The funeral service is to be held from 1:00 p.m. to three:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donation are requested to: Southside Raiders Youth Soccer & Cheerleading Program, P.O. Field 258075, 53725-8075.