{"id":26259,"date":"2023-10-30T14:44:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T19:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/library\/?p=26259"},"modified":"2023-10-30T14:45:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T19:45:43","slug":"warhawk-almanac-athletic-hall-of-fame-inductee-derek-stanley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/library\/archives\/26259","title":{"rendered":"Warhawk Almanac: Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, Derek Stanley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Stanley,
Gregg Theune, “Derek Stanley”, U,W-Whitewater Archves.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This past weekend, the Athletic Hall of Fame at UW-Whitewater inducted ten new members who have all played an integral role in developing Warhawk Athletics into its current force. Among those new inductees was Derek Stanley, a two-sport star for the football team from 2003 to 2007 and the track and field teams from 2004 until 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stanley, a Verona, Wisconsin native, played running back in high school but started his Warhawk career as a defensive back and kick returner, for which he achieved All-American honors as a freshman.[1]<\/a> In addition to Stanley’s early success on the football field, he would also achieve two first-team All-American awards in track and field in the long jump and triple jump.[2]<\/a> Stanley proved himself a superior track athlete and considered leaving UW-Whitewater to play track at Division I, UW-Madison. Stanley ultimately chose to stay at Whitewater, and his commitment to the Warhawks paid off.[3]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Derek
The Royal Purple, March 8, 2006, 13. https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/community.34565688 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stanley built his legacy as a wide receiver for the Warhawks. During his career at UW, Stanley is currently third all-time in receiving yards with 2,621 yards, second all-time in receiving touchdowns with 35, and fifth in yards per catch with an average of 20.16 yards per catch.[4]<\/a>  He was known for his speed, athleticism, and versatility.[5]<\/a> After Stanley’s stellar performance in the NCAA Division III National Championship, where he received seven passes for 99 yards, he received much attention from the National Football League (NFL) scouts.[6]<\/a> Stanley eventually met with a representative from every NFL team. The St. Louis Rams drafted Stanley with the 249th<\/sup> pick in the 2007 National Football League Draft.[7]<\/a> This achievement would make him the first Warhawk drafted into the NFL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Derek
The Royal Purple, March 14, 2007, 22. https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/community.34565721 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

However, Stanley’s elevation into the NFL did not end his career as a Warhawk. After being drafted, Stanley returned to UW-Whitewater to finish his education and participate in track for his last year of eligibility.[8]<\/a> The NFL encouraged him to complete his degree and did not have any issues with him continuing his track career because it helped him keep in shape for football.[9]<\/a> Stanley finalized his Warhawk athletic career with a second-place finish in the conference long-jump competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stanley graduated from UW-Whitewater in 2018 with a degree in physical education. Although Stanley’s time at UW-Whitewater has ended, the memory of his athletic prowess at UW-Whitewater will live on for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Derek
The Royal Purple, March 3, 2004, 16. https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/community.34565628 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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[1]<\/a> Cherome Owens, \u201cReceiving a higher calling\u201d, <\/a>The Royal Purple<\/em>, December 18, 2006, 10. https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/community.34565713<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[2]<\/a> Mark Delcorps, \u201cLet\u2019s play two, Stanley\u201d, The Royal Purple, <\/em>April 7, 2004, 17. https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/community.34565631<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[3]<\/a> Cherome Owens, \u201cStanley rams into the NFL\u201d, The Royal Purple<\/em>, May 2, 2007, pg 1. https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/community.34565727<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[4]<\/a> \u201cFootball Top 10 List \u2013 Career\u201d, accessed on October 19, 2023. https:\/\/uwwsports.com\/sports\/2023\/7\/26\/football-career-top-10.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[5]<\/a> Cherome Owens, \u201cStanley rams into the NFL\u201d, 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[6]<\/a> Cherome Owens, \u201cReceiving a higher calling\u201d, 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[7]<\/a> Cherome Owens, \u201cDerek Stanley: From Ram to Warhawk\u201d, The Royal Purple<\/em>, February 6, 2008, 18. https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/community.34565750<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[8]<\/a> Ibid, 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[9]<\/a> Ibid, 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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