Don Oberhelman (@themustangway) 's Twitter Profile
Don Oberhelman

@themustangway

Cal Poly's Director of Athletics. Learn by Doing enthusiast. I quote sports movies with disturbing accuracy & annoying frequency.

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In 18 years of flying, our Alaska Airlines flight attendant said she’s never met a more polite and respectful group than our Cal Poly Baseball team. Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. This is what Mustang excellence looks like, on and off the field ⚾👏 #RideHigh

In 18 years of flying, our <a href="/AlaskaAir/">Alaska Airlines</a> flight attendant said she’s never met a more polite and respectful group than our <a href="/CalPolyBSB/">Cal Poly Baseball</a> team. Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. This is what Mustang excellence looks like, on and off the field ⚾👏 #RideHigh
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Gratitude. For the University, the people, the community, coaches, staff, student-athletes, campus leadership. This place is incredible. I might have more words later, but for now, gratitude will do! gopoly.com/news/2025/6/9/…

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“I think that this award is for my teammates, the coaching staff, Cal Poly track and Cal Poly as a whole.” Junior Rory Devaney shared some incredibly humble thoughts following his fifth place finish at NCAAs today 👏 #RideHigh🐎👟

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Take a bow Aidan 👏 Two First Team All-American awards, two Big West titles, four school records and the fastest indoor 800 by an American in collegiate history. Truly one of the greatest track seasons in the history of our program … and he’s not done yet 👊 #RideHigh🐎👟

Take a bow Aidan 👏

Two First Team All-American awards, two Big West titles, four school records and the fastest indoor 800 by an American in collegiate history. Truly one of the greatest track seasons in the history of our program … and he’s not done yet 👊

#RideHigh🐎👟
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Check out this well done article by Matthew Ho from Mustang News about AD Don Oberhelman decision’s to retire after 15 years at the helm. #RideHigh mustangnews.net/don-oberhelman…

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If in need of a good read on summer vaca, I recommend The Franchise: A Curated History of the 49ers. Stories on some of the NFL all-time greats by ⁦Cam Inman⁩ I am NOT a 49er faithful (with respect) and still loved it. Fun book for any football fan. ⁦San Francisco 49ers⁩ #49ers

If in need of a good read on summer vaca, I recommend The Franchise: A Curated History of the 49ers. Stories on some of the NFL all-time greats by ⁦<a href="/CamInman/">Cam Inman</a>⁩ 
I am NOT a 49er faithful (with respect) and still loved it. Fun book for any football fan. ⁦<a href="/49ers/">San Francisco 49ers</a>⁩ #49ers
Hatton, America is back (@jnottah) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Warrick Dunn pictured with his mom, Betty Smothers , Betty was a Baton Rouge police officer and also worked part time as a security guard, Betty worked two jobs to support her 6 children, One night in 1993 while Betty was working her security job, she was ambushed by 3 gunman

Warrick Dunn  pictured with his mom, Betty Smothers , Betty was a Baton Rouge police officer and also worked part time as a security guard, Betty worked two jobs to support her 6 children, One night in 1993  while Betty was working her security job, she was ambushed by 3 gunman
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As they roll their eyes with annoyance, everyone I know will attest that every single time I see one of these, without fail, I will mutter "whoa, must be Burt Reynolds or something." Enjoy Happy2 everyone! #HappyGilmore2 #ShootersTour

As they roll their eyes with annoyance, everyone I know will attest that every single time I see one of these, without fail, I will mutter "whoa, must be Burt Reynolds or something." 
Enjoy Happy2 everyone!
  #HappyGilmore2  #ShootersTour
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Appreciate the patience of our football team during fall camp as they work around all the construction at Spanos Stadium. Football team and the construction team are hard at work in building for the future! ⁦@CalPolyFootball #RideHigh

Appreciate the patience of our football team during fall camp as they work around all the construction at Spanos Stadium. Football team and the construction team are hard at work in building for the future!  ⁦@CalPolyFootball #RideHigh
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Cal Poly legend Elijah Ponder finds a home with the Patriots!! Congrats! He'll make New England proud! @CalPolyFootball New England Patriots gopoly.com/news/2025/8/26…

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Big news! Cal Poly has once again been named one of Forbes’ Top 25 Public Colleges in the nation 🏆 🔗 Explore the complete list at forbes.com/sites/fionaril… #CalPolyProud

Big news! Cal Poly has once again been named one of <a href="/Forbes/">Forbes</a>’ Top 25 Public Colleges in the nation 🏆

🔗 Explore the complete list at forbes.com/sites/fionaril…

#CalPolyProud
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As we open our FB season in San Diego today, my last season as a staff member, I am blown away by these young men, every single one of them handed me a thank you card as they boarded our charter.I am overwhelmed by gratitude.They define everything great about our univ. #RideHigh

As we open our FB season in San Diego today, my last season as a staff member, I am blown away by these young men, every single one of them handed me a thank you card as they boarded our charter.I am overwhelmed by gratitude.They define everything great about our univ. #RideHigh
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A veritable athletics horn o' plenty at home this weekend! Cal Poly Come support our Mustangs! Thu 6pm Volleyball v N Colo Thu 7pm Men's Soccer v Saint Marys Fri 6pm Volleyball v Cal Sat 5pm Football v W Oregon Sun 3pm Volleyball v San Jose St Sun 7pm Women's Soccer v Seattle

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Massive win to open this season's home slate! Back at it tomorrow on ESPN+ against Cal! 🗓️ #RideHigh gopoly.com/news/2025/9/11…

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Cal Poly Volleyball Cal Poly Volleyball taking advantage of a little home cooking tonight in historic Mott with a dominant win over Cal. Back at it Sunday at home 3:00 vs San Jose State.

Cal Poly Volleyball <a href="/CalPolyVolley/">Cal Poly Volleyball</a> taking advantage of a little home cooking tonight in historic Mott with a dominant win over Cal.  Back at it Sunday at home 3:00 vs San Jose State.
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On Wednesday, Athletic Director Don Oberhelman and his wife D.D. announced they are donating $250,000 to the completion of the Madden Center ahead of his retirement. Thank you, Don and D.D.! #RideHigh gopoly.com/news/2025/9/17…

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Cal Poly Football D.D. and I are so proud to support Cal Poly Football with this gift and hope even more people will join us in this generational endeavor Cal Poly Cal Poly Football to build the John Madden Football Center