Walk through the cavernous halls of Ohio University’s Convocation Center a time or two and you’re bound to catch it: “Kermit, you’re The Man!” That familiar label, usually reserved for the likes of sports icons Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan, is bantered about freely when Kermit Blosser ambles through.

Ohio University’s winningest coach, Blosser has played or worked for Ohio University for parts of eight decades and been involved with more than 40 championship teams. And despite his approaching 90th birthday, he meets friends for coffee every morning at a Court Street restaurant and then heads to work at the men’s golf office. These days, he focuses on keeping in touch with alumni and using his vast experience to assist with development work.

“Working in Athletics is the greatest thing I can do at this point in my life,” Blosser says. “I feel it’s my job to remind the staff, coaches and players about the history of Ohio University athletics and encourage them to continue the winning tradition.”

A quick glance around the Convocation Center office he shares with golf coach Bob Cooley hardly hints at Blosser’s inclusion in 10 athletic halls of fame. But there are a few clues to his successes: a picture of a MAC championship golf team, a certificate from his induction into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame and photos of Bob Littler Jr. and Bob Moock, his NCAA All-American golfers. On his desk are neat stacks of small papers bearing phone numbers and addresses of important contacts and the magnifying glass he uses to read them.