Glenn Caruso named to Minnesota Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Glenn Caruso will be inducted into the Minnesota Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame later this spring, St. Thomas announced January 12. The honor recognizes Caruso’s sustained success with the Tommies and his influence across Minnesota football circles as he heads into his 19th season at the helm.

Caruso’s résumé has become a shorthand for program stability and measurable progress. During his tenure he has collected multiple national and regional coach-of-the-year honors, led St. Thomas to a 2022 Pioneer Football League championship and helped guide the program to an FCS top-25 finish that same year. Those milestones framed the MFCA decision and underline why Minnesota coaches singled him out for Hall of Fame consideration.

For the St. Thomas community this is more than a personal accolade. Hall of Fame recognition validates years of recruiting, staff development, and the steady culture-building that creates wins on Saturdays and opportunities off the field. It elevates the program’s profile with recruits who care about coaching continuity and with high school coaches across the state who measure programs by leadership and relationships. It also gives athletic department fundraising and fan engagement fresh momentum heading into the 2026 season.

The announcement noted the Minnesota Football Coaches Association’s eligibility criteria for Hall of Fame membership, placing Caruso’s selection in the context of a statewide tradition of honoring coaches who demonstrate longevity, success, and a positive impact on the game in Minnesota. The timing of the induction in spring gives alumni and local supporters a concrete moment to recognize the staff and players who helped build the Tommies into a competitive FCS program.

Practical takeaways are immediate for fans and local high school networks. Expect increased attention on St. Thomas recruiting conversations, more statewide media cycles about the program, and opportunities for community outreach tied to the induction celebration. For season-ticket holders and boosters, the honor can be leveraged in marketing and alumni events to spotlight program stability and returning leadership.

Our two cents? Celebrate the moment but keep watching the field. Hall of Fame plaques recognize work done; real progress shows up in fall schedules, recruiting commitments, and on-field results. If you want to support the program, show up to games, engage with local recruiting nights, and use this recognition as a talking point when inviting friends and alumni back to O’Shaughnessy Stadium.