From Hall of Honor press release dated July 6, 2009:

Joe Govern was a hard-working defensive tackle who played a key role for the Tigers as they made back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division III Championship game in 1978 and 1979. Part of a defensive unit dubbed the "Checkmates" by then-defensive coordinator Bob Rosencrans, Govern was a two-time first-team All-Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) selection, and he earned the Hank Critchfield Award, given to the top defensive player in the OAC, following his senior year. He capped his career with All-America honors from three different organizations and second-team Academic All-America honors. Described as "one of the best gridders to ever play for the Red & White" by National College Football Hall of Fame Coach Dave Maurer, Govern helped the Tigers to a combined 30-2-1 record during his collegiate career, including four straight undefeated OAC seasons. A native of Macedonia, Ohio, Govern graduated from Wittenberg in 1980 with a degree in accounting. Govern is the President of NaCom, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio. He currently resides in Powell, Ohio.

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