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Dan Reeves
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RIP, to a great Gamecock, Cowboy, and coach.
https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article256979217.html
https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article256979217.html
One of my favorites and John Madden who also dies this week...
I have a DVD of a Billy Graham Denver crusade when he was the Broncos' HC. He talked about his injury at Dallas and having to change his priorities.
It seemed like Madden got most of the attention this weekend because of his broadcasting contributions as well as those of coaching.
I am sure he meant a lot to the fans in Denver. The first coach to lead the Falcons to the Super Bowl against his old team with Elway at QB for Denver.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXXIII
Hopefully they do more on Reeves next weekend.
It seemed like Madden got most of the attention this weekend because of his broadcasting contributions as well as those of coaching.
I am sure he meant a lot to the fans in Denver. The first coach to lead the Falcons to the Super Bowl against his old team with Elway at QB for Denver.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXXIII
Hopefully they do more on Reeves next weekend.
"Reeves played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, where he was a three-year starter at quarterback from 1962 to 1964. Reeves became the starting quarterback during his sophomore year in 1962 and was named second-team All-conference after his junior and senior years.
Even though he only compiled an 8–21–4 (.303) record, Reeves ended his college career as the leading passer in Gamecock history, accumulating 2,561 yards passing, to go along with sixteen touchdowns and three games with 100 rushing yards. Reeves also played for the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team.
In 1977, Reeves was inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2006, he was inducted into the State of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Reeves#College_career
From the 1962 season (below)
Even though he only compiled an 8–21–4 (.303) record, Reeves ended his college career as the leading passer in Gamecock history, accumulating 2,561 yards passing, to go along with sixteen touchdowns and three games with 100 rushing yards. Reeves also played for the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team.
In 1977, Reeves was inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2006, he was inducted into the State of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Reeves#College_career
From the 1962 season (below)
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The Gamecocks opened the 1963 season against Duke and immediately started to make the pre-season prognosticators look good. Dan Reeves guided a long TD march following the opening kickoff. Marty Rosen scored and the Gamecocks led, 6-0.
But fumbles and Mike Curtis made the rest of the day a long one for USC. The Duke fullback kicked a field goal and scored a touchdown to give the Iron Dukes a 9-6 halftime lead. Two more touchdowns in the second half gave Duke a 22-6 advantage before the Gamecocks could score again.
A week later in rainy Carolina Stadium it looked like fumbles would again be the thorn in the Gamecocks' side against Maryland. Trailing 13-7 at the half, Carl Huggins ripped the Terp line for long gains, the Gamecocks scored twice and racked up the first win of the season.
But fumbles and Mike Curtis made the rest of the day a long one for USC. The Duke fullback kicked a field goal and scored a touchdown to give the Iron Dukes a 9-6 halftime lead. Two more touchdowns in the second half gave Duke a 22-6 advantage before the Gamecocks could score again.
A week later in rainy Carolina Stadium it looked like fumbles would again be the thorn in the Gamecocks' side against Maryland. Trailing 13-7 at the half, Carl Huggins ripped the Terp line for long gains, the Gamecocks scored twice and racked up the first win of the season.
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The assassination of President Kennedy delayed the Clemson game until Thanksgiving Day. In this one, the Tigers accepted the gift of a USC fumble and moved 25 yards for a first quarter 7-0 lead.
But the Gamecocks came back for two touchdowns and a 14-7 halftime lead. Deacon Dan guided the first march that covered 52 yards. He passed to Bill Nies for the score.
Jim Rogers took over at QB and guided the Gamecocks 34 yards for the second score. He passed to Charley Williams for the score. Clemson scored 10 points in the third period and added seven more early in the fourth to take a 24-14 lead. But the Gamecocks were not through. Reeves passed to Marty Rosen for a TD, but it was all over when an on-sides kick failed. Clemson won 24-20.
But the Gamecocks came back for two touchdowns and a 14-7 halftime lead. Deacon Dan guided the first march that covered 52 yards. He passed to Bill Nies for the score.
Jim Rogers took over at QB and guided the Gamecocks 34 yards for the second score. He passed to Charley Williams for the score. Clemson scored 10 points in the third period and added seven more early in the fourth to take a 24-14 lead. But the Gamecocks were not through. Reeves passed to Marty Rosen for a TD, but it was all over when an on-sides kick failed. Clemson won 24-20.
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The 1964 football season started with a 9-9 tie with powerful Duke. The Gamecocks scored early after a short march, but the blocked extra point cost USC an upset win. The Blue Devils scored a touchdown and a field goal, but a late three-pointer by Jack McCathern earned the Gamecocks a tie.
Inspired by the Duke tie, the Gamecocks had high hopes against Maryland, but, alas, USC fumbled early and often and presented the Terps a 24-6 victory.
Back at home the Gamecocks struggled to a 7-7 tie with Georgia, the eventual Sun Bowl champions. A new star was unveiled in halfback Bobby Bryant, who had a tremendous day returning kicks, but a field goal missed and the Gamecocks had a 0-1-2 record.
Things were not too bright for the next four weeks. First Nebraska, then Florida, then North Carolina, and finally North Carolina State took turns scoring early and often at the expense of USC.
Against Nebraska, Dan Reeves had a fabulous day passing, but the Cornhuskers did better and walked to a 28-6 win.
Florida, in search of national ranking, had a field day, 37-0. So hungry were the Gators for points they tried a long pass from a fake field goal late in the game.
North Carolina scored on a long pass early, and that just started things. By the time it was over, the Tar Heels had a 24-6 win and the Gamecocks had a 0-4-2 record.
Here things took a turn for the better against N. C. State. Before a regional television audience, Reeves had a magnificent day, but Ron Skosnik was just a hair better and North Carolina State grabbed a 17-14 decision. After the Gamecocks had taken a 14-10 lead in the fourth period, the Wolfpack quarterback sprinted 77 yards for the winning score-—a score that, as things turned out, cost the Gamecocks a share of the ACC title.
The long losing streak came to an end the following week with a 17-14 decision over The Citadel. USC took control of the game early and it was never in doubt. The Bulldogs seemed eager for a close loss and put on a time consuming march late in the game to cut the deficit.
Deacon Dan Reeves (12) attempts a pass during the 1964 season (below)
Wake Forest, the surprise team of the conference, came to town, scored on the third play of the game, and things looked black for the Gamecocks. But USC came back with Reeves and Jim Rogers at the helm and salvaged a 23-13 victory. Deacon Dan, who had a brilliant three-year career at USC, was injured on a key third quarter run, didn't return, and played only at half-speed in the finale against Clemson.
The Tigers took a 3-0 lead in the second quarter and it looked like that would be enough. The Gamecocks, with Reeves out, generated little offense during the first three periods. The farmers moved to the Carolina one in the fourth period, but a brilliant goal line stand repelled them and USC surged 93 yards to victory behind Rogers. The junior quarterback scored on a 12-yard run late in the game. In Deacon Dan Reeves' last game as a Gamecock, Carolina defeated Clemson 7-3.
Inspired by the Duke tie, the Gamecocks had high hopes against Maryland, but, alas, USC fumbled early and often and presented the Terps a 24-6 victory.
Back at home the Gamecocks struggled to a 7-7 tie with Georgia, the eventual Sun Bowl champions. A new star was unveiled in halfback Bobby Bryant, who had a tremendous day returning kicks, but a field goal missed and the Gamecocks had a 0-1-2 record.
Things were not too bright for the next four weeks. First Nebraska, then Florida, then North Carolina, and finally North Carolina State took turns scoring early and often at the expense of USC.
Against Nebraska, Dan Reeves had a fabulous day passing, but the Cornhuskers did better and walked to a 28-6 win.
Florida, in search of national ranking, had a field day, 37-0. So hungry were the Gators for points they tried a long pass from a fake field goal late in the game.
North Carolina scored on a long pass early, and that just started things. By the time it was over, the Tar Heels had a 24-6 win and the Gamecocks had a 0-4-2 record.
Here things took a turn for the better against N. C. State. Before a regional television audience, Reeves had a magnificent day, but Ron Skosnik was just a hair better and North Carolina State grabbed a 17-14 decision. After the Gamecocks had taken a 14-10 lead in the fourth period, the Wolfpack quarterback sprinted 77 yards for the winning score-—a score that, as things turned out, cost the Gamecocks a share of the ACC title.
The long losing streak came to an end the following week with a 17-14 decision over The Citadel. USC took control of the game early and it was never in doubt. The Bulldogs seemed eager for a close loss and put on a time consuming march late in the game to cut the deficit.
Deacon Dan Reeves (12) attempts a pass during the 1964 season (below)
Wake Forest, the surprise team of the conference, came to town, scored on the third play of the game, and things looked black for the Gamecocks. But USC came back with Reeves and Jim Rogers at the helm and salvaged a 23-13 victory. Deacon Dan, who had a brilliant three-year career at USC, was injured on a key third quarter run, didn't return, and played only at half-speed in the finale against Clemson.
The Tigers took a 3-0 lead in the second quarter and it looked like that would be enough. The Gamecocks, with Reeves out, generated little offense during the first three periods. The farmers moved to the Carolina one in the fourth period, but a brilliant goal line stand repelled them and USC surged 93 yards to victory behind Rogers. The junior quarterback scored on a 12-yard run late in the game. In Deacon Dan Reeves' last game as a Gamecock, Carolina defeated Clemson 7-3.
Here are Deacon Dan's passing yardage totals by season:
Year
Comp-Att
Yards
1962
66-131
930
1963
62-146
657
1964
83-164
974
Total
2561
Here's where he ranks from a career passing yardage standpoint:
Passing - Career Yards
Rank
Name
Begin
End
Att
Com
Pct
Yds
YPA
TD
Int
Int%
1
Todd Ellis
1986
1989
1350
747
55.3
9953
7.37
49
73
5.4
2
Steve Taneyhill
1992
1995
1209
727
60.1
8555
7.08
61
37
3.1
3
Stephen Garcia
2008
2011
1021
589
57.7
7597
7.44
47
41
4
4
Jake Bentley
2016
2019
1003
626
62.4
7527
7.5
55
31
3.1
5
Connor Shaw
2010
2013
733
480
65.5
6074
8.29
56
16
2.2
6
Blake Mitchell
2004
2007
794
482
60.7
5972
7.52
38
30
3.8
7
Phil Petty
1998
2001
861
454
52.7
5656
6.57
28
29
3.4
8
Anthony Wright
1995
1998
796
432
54.3
5641
7.09
38
22
2.8
9
Dylan Thompson
2011
2014
669
390
58.3
5401
8.07
40
15
2.2
10
Tommy Suggs
1968
1970
672
355
52.8
4916
7.32
34
41
6.1
11
Bobby Fuller
1990
1991
634
373
58.8
4896
7.72
28
17
2.7
12
Dondrial Pinkins
2000
2004
504
265
52.6
3459
6.86
18
17
3.4
13
Jeff Grantz
1972
1975
455
231
50.8
3440
7.56
26
25
5.5
14
Chris Smelley
2006
2008
479
270
56.4
3210
6.7
23
22
4.6
15
Mike Hold
1984
1985
345
171
49.6
2981
8.64
15
15
4.3
16
Garry Harper
1978
1980
455
225
49.5
2971
6.53
19
24
5.3
17
Ron Bass
1973
1977
437
225
51.5
2933
6.71
14
24
5.5
18
Perry Orth
2013
2016
354
201
56.8
2595
7.33
12
11
3.1
19
Dan Reeves
1962
1964
441
211
47.8
2561
5.81
16
20
4.5
20
Mike Fair
1965
1967
422
199
47.2
2486
5.89
5
30
7.1
21
Syvelle Newton
2003
2006
300
170
56.7
2474
8.25
20
13
4.3
22
Ryan Hilinski
2019
2020
412
240
58.3
2391
5.8
11
5
1.2
23
Allen Mitchell
1983
1985
320
158
49.4
2241
7
14
28
8.8
24
Gordon Beckham
1979
1982
355
167
47
2100
5.92
19
29
8.2
25
Johnny Gramling
1951
1953
329
150
45.6
2007
6.1
17
12
3.6
26
Corey Jenkins
2001
2002
204
111
54.4
1528
7.49
7
11
5.4
27
Collin Hill
2020
2020
215
127
59.1
1411
6.56
6
6
2.8
28
Mackie Prickett
1954
1956
213
118
55.4
1388
6.52
0
13
6.1
29
Luke Doty
2020
2021
214
129
60.3
1380
6.45
7
6
2.8
30
Glenn Morris
1971
1971
229
104
45.4
1313
5.73
3
14
6
These numbers don't include all of the totals from this past season.
Year
Comp-Att
Yards
1962
66-131
930
1963
62-146
657
1964
83-164
974
Total
2561
Here's where he ranks from a career passing yardage standpoint:
Passing - Career Yards
Rank
Name
Begin
End
Att
Com
Pct
Yds
YPA
TD
Int
Int%
1
Todd Ellis
1986
1989
1350
747
55.3
9953
7.37
49
73
5.4
2
Steve Taneyhill
1992
1995
1209
727
60.1
8555
7.08
61
37
3.1
3
Stephen Garcia
2008
2011
1021
589
57.7
7597
7.44
47
41
4
4
Jake Bentley
2016
2019
1003
626
62.4
7527
7.5
55
31
3.1
5
Connor Shaw
2010
2013
733
480
65.5
6074
8.29
56
16
2.2
6
Blake Mitchell
2004
2007
794
482
60.7
5972
7.52
38
30
3.8
7
Phil Petty
1998
2001
861
454
52.7
5656
6.57
28
29
3.4
8
Anthony Wright
1995
1998
796
432
54.3
5641
7.09
38
22
2.8
9
Dylan Thompson
2011
2014
669
390
58.3
5401
8.07
40
15
2.2
10
Tommy Suggs
1968
1970
672
355
52.8
4916
7.32
34
41
6.1
11
Bobby Fuller
1990
1991
634
373
58.8
4896
7.72
28
17
2.7
12
Dondrial Pinkins
2000
2004
504
265
52.6
3459
6.86
18
17
3.4
13
Jeff Grantz
1972
1975
455
231
50.8
3440
7.56
26
25
5.5
14
Chris Smelley
2006
2008
479
270
56.4
3210
6.7
23
22
4.6
15
Mike Hold
1984
1985
345
171
49.6
2981
8.64
15
15
4.3
16
Garry Harper
1978
1980
455
225
49.5
2971
6.53
19
24
5.3
17
Ron Bass
1973
1977
437
225
51.5
2933
6.71
14
24
5.5
18
Perry Orth
2013
2016
354
201
56.8
2595
7.33
12
11
3.1
19
Dan Reeves
1962
1964
441
211
47.8
2561
5.81
16
20
4.5
20
Mike Fair
1965
1967
422
199
47.2
2486
5.89
5
30
7.1
21
Syvelle Newton
2003
2006
300
170
56.7
2474
8.25
20
13
4.3
22
Ryan Hilinski
2019
2020
412
240
58.3
2391
5.8
11
5
1.2
23
Allen Mitchell
1983
1985
320
158
49.4
2241
7
14
28
8.8
24
Gordon Beckham
1979
1982
355
167
47
2100
5.92
19
29
8.2
25
Johnny Gramling
1951
1953
329
150
45.6
2007
6.1
17
12
3.6
26
Corey Jenkins
2001
2002
204
111
54.4
1528
7.49
7
11
5.4
27
Collin Hill
2020
2020
215
127
59.1
1411
6.56
6
6
2.8
28
Mackie Prickett
1954
1956
213
118
55.4
1388
6.52
0
13
6.1
29
Luke Doty
2020
2021
214
129
60.3
1380
6.45
7
6
2.8
30
Glenn Morris
1971
1971
229
104
45.4
1313
5.73
3
14
6
These numbers don't include all of the totals from this past season.
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Here's how Deacon Dan's career rushing numbers stack up with more recent QBs and RBs.
Career Rushing - Yards
Rank
Name
Begin
End
Att
Yds
Avg
TD
24
Connor Shaw
2010
2013
455
1683
3.7
17
28
Jeff Grantz
1972
1975
405
1577
3.9
26
55
Stephen Garcia
2008
2011
331
823
2.5
15
56
Don Johnson
1956
1957
176
820
4.7
2
57
Mon Denson
2017
2019
166
816
4.9
7
58
Dan Reeves
1962
1964
359
815
2.3
3
59
David Williams
2014
2016
187
794
4.2
5
60
Syvelle Newton
2003
2006
215
786
3.7
10
61
Marty Rosen
1962
1964
181
760
4.2
3
62
Dondrial Pinkins
2000
2004
224
754
3.4
8
63
Ty'Son Williams
2017
2018
152
746
4.9
5
64
Albert Haynes
1988
1991
177
738
4.2
6
65
Shon Carson
2011
2015
137
703
5.1
5
66
Phil Branson
1964
1965
193
691
3.6
2
67
Bobby Drawdy
1951
1954
77
686
8.9
0
68
Tavien Feaster
2019
2019
124
672
5.4
5
69
Phil Lavoie
1957
1959
151
660
4.4
8
70
Mike Hold
1984
1985
277
655
2.4
10
Connor Shaw and Jeff Grantz were the highest QBs on the list by far. I included the RBs in the list of those on either side of Reeves for comparison.
"Although he went undrafted after graduation, Reeves received professional sports offers from the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL), the San Diego Chargers in the American Football League (AFL) and the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball. Reeves signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 1965 to play Safety, but was later moved to Halfback when a series of injuries depleted the team's depth during training camp.
In 1966, Tom Landry, looking for more speed at Running Back, shifted All-Pro Safety Mel Renfro to offense. Renfro was hurt in the opening game against the New York Giants, and Reeves took advantage of his opportunity by having a breakout season, leading the team in rushing with 757 yards and scoring with 96 points, while finishing second in receiving with 557 yards. His performance helped the Cowboys take some of the running load from fullback Don Perkins and reach their first championship game. Reeves set a franchise record with sixteen touchdowns (eight rushing and eight receiving), had over 1,300 all-purpose yards, was sixth in the NFL in rushing, first in touchdowns, and sixth in scoring. He was also voted to The Sporting News All-Pro team at the end of the year.
In 1967, Reeves posted back-to-back seasons with more than 600 rushing yards, ranking second on the team in rushing with 603 yards and third in receiving with 490 yards. In the Week 8 game against the Atlanta Falcons, he set a franchise record after scoring four touchdowns. In the Week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Reeves scored touchdowns rushing, receiving, and passing in the same game. He remained a starter until Week 4 of the 1968 season, when he tore ligaments in his left knee and was lost for the season.
The injury ended up hampering Reeves for the remainder of his career and limiting his abilities. Head coach Tom Landry started playing him in spots and asked him to become a player-coach, while being passed on the depth chart by Calvin Hill and Duane Thomas. Reeves remained in that role for three years, until he retired as an active player to become a full-time assistant coach on February 22, 1972.
Reeves played eight seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, collected 1,990 rushing yards, 1,693 receiving yards, and 42 touchdowns. The Cowboys made the playoffs every year, reaching the Super Bowl twice and culminating in a 24–3 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI following the 1971 season. In Super Bowl V with the Cowboys and Colts tied at 13 in the last two minutes, he let a pass go through his hands that was intercepted, setting up the Colts in Dallas territory. The Colts won the game on a 32-yard field goal from Jim O'Brien with five seconds left. He threw a touchdown pass in the Cowboys' losing effort in the legendary subzero Ice Bowl against the Green Bay Packers for the 1967 NFL title."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Reeves
RIP Deacon Dan.
Career Rushing - Yards
Rank
Name
Begin
End
Att
Yds
Avg
TD
24
Connor Shaw
2010
2013
455
1683
3.7
17
28
Jeff Grantz
1972
1975
405
1577
3.9
26
55
Stephen Garcia
2008
2011
331
823
2.5
15
56
Don Johnson
1956
1957
176
820
4.7
2
57
Mon Denson
2017
2019
166
816
4.9
7
58
Dan Reeves
1962
1964
359
815
2.3
3
59
David Williams
2014
2016
187
794
4.2
5
60
Syvelle Newton
2003
2006
215
786
3.7
10
61
Marty Rosen
1962
1964
181
760
4.2
3
62
Dondrial Pinkins
2000
2004
224
754
3.4
8
63
Ty'Son Williams
2017
2018
152
746
4.9
5
64
Albert Haynes
1988
1991
177
738
4.2
6
65
Shon Carson
2011
2015
137
703
5.1
5
66
Phil Branson
1964
1965
193
691
3.6
2
67
Bobby Drawdy
1951
1954
77
686
8.9
0
68
Tavien Feaster
2019
2019
124
672
5.4
5
69
Phil Lavoie
1957
1959
151
660
4.4
8
70
Mike Hold
1984
1985
277
655
2.4
10
Connor Shaw and Jeff Grantz were the highest QBs on the list by far. I included the RBs in the list of those on either side of Reeves for comparison.
"Although he went undrafted after graduation, Reeves received professional sports offers from the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL), the San Diego Chargers in the American Football League (AFL) and the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball. Reeves signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 1965 to play Safety, but was later moved to Halfback when a series of injuries depleted the team's depth during training camp.
In 1966, Tom Landry, looking for more speed at Running Back, shifted All-Pro Safety Mel Renfro to offense. Renfro was hurt in the opening game against the New York Giants, and Reeves took advantage of his opportunity by having a breakout season, leading the team in rushing with 757 yards and scoring with 96 points, while finishing second in receiving with 557 yards. His performance helped the Cowboys take some of the running load from fullback Don Perkins and reach their first championship game. Reeves set a franchise record with sixteen touchdowns (eight rushing and eight receiving), had over 1,300 all-purpose yards, was sixth in the NFL in rushing, first in touchdowns, and sixth in scoring. He was also voted to The Sporting News All-Pro team at the end of the year.
In 1967, Reeves posted back-to-back seasons with more than 600 rushing yards, ranking second on the team in rushing with 603 yards and third in receiving with 490 yards. In the Week 8 game against the Atlanta Falcons, he set a franchise record after scoring four touchdowns. In the Week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Reeves scored touchdowns rushing, receiving, and passing in the same game. He remained a starter until Week 4 of the 1968 season, when he tore ligaments in his left knee and was lost for the season.
The injury ended up hampering Reeves for the remainder of his career and limiting his abilities. Head coach Tom Landry started playing him in spots and asked him to become a player-coach, while being passed on the depth chart by Calvin Hill and Duane Thomas. Reeves remained in that role for three years, until he retired as an active player to become a full-time assistant coach on February 22, 1972.
Reeves played eight seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, collected 1,990 rushing yards, 1,693 receiving yards, and 42 touchdowns. The Cowboys made the playoffs every year, reaching the Super Bowl twice and culminating in a 24–3 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI following the 1971 season. In Super Bowl V with the Cowboys and Colts tied at 13 in the last two minutes, he let a pass go through his hands that was intercepted, setting up the Colts in Dallas territory. The Colts won the game on a 32-yard field goal from Jim O'Brien with five seconds left. He threw a touchdown pass in the Cowboys' losing effort in the legendary subzero Ice Bowl against the Green Bay Packers for the 1967 NFL title."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Reeves
RIP Deacon Dan.
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Not sure where you are finding all these old pics and info. But props to you!
Tommy Suggs almost doubled the individual passing yards of Reeves and his successor, Mike Fair.
That tells you just how much Paul Dietzel improved the program in his early years.
Then you can see how the career yardage from later QBs kept going up us new head coaches brought in better athletes and the offensive schemes overall kept evolving.
One thing that stands out to me is the Top 4 on the career yardage list are from different coaching eras, but the yardage went up as the attempts did. So did the INTs.
That tells you just how much Paul Dietzel improved the program in his early years.
Then you can see how the career yardage from later QBs kept going up us new head coaches brought in better athletes and the offensive schemes overall kept evolving.
One thing that stands out to me is the Top 4 on the career yardage list are from different coaching eras, but the yardage went up as the attempts did. So did the INTs.