He only started one year, leading the Rebels to a 10–0 regular season while throwing for over 2,500 yards, 27 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions.
In a first round playoff game against Olmsted Falls High School, Whalen threw for 356 yards and 5 touchdowns while only playing in the first half of a 49–10 win.
[1] Whalen played at Case Western Reserve University under head coach Greg Debeljak.
Whalen was named a first team All-American his senior season by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and d3football.com.
[4] Dan played in parts of six games for the Gladiators in the 2011 season, leading two come from behind wins, going 23 for 49 and passing for 284 yards with 9 total touchdowns and 1 interception.