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Craig Kupp
Craig Marion Kupp (born April 14, 1967) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Phoenix Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Pacific Lutheran University. Early years Kupp attended Selah High School, where he competed in football, basketball and tennis. He didn't have a notable high school football career, so he wasn't highly recruited. He accepted a football scholarship from Montana Technological University, where he received All-Frontier Conference honors as a quarterback and punter. He transferred to Pacific Lutheran University after his freshman season, to complete his studies closer to his home. As a sophomore in 1987, he was a backup behind Jeff Yarnell and was a part of the NAIA Division II national championship team. As a junior in 1988, he became a starter at quarterback. His team eventually lost 35–56 in an NAIA Division II playoff game, after the Oregon Institute of Technology accomplished the biggest co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quarterback
The quarterback (commonly abbreviated "QB"), colloquially known as the "signal caller", is a position in gridiron football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive platoon and mostly line up directly behind the offensive line. In modern American football, the quarterback is usually considered the leader of the offense, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle. The quarterback also touches the ball on almost every offensive play, and is almost always the offensive player that throws forward passes. When the QB is tackled behind the line of scrimmage, it is called a sack. Overview In modern American football, the starting quarterback is usually the leader of the offense, and their successes and failures can have a significant impact on the fortunes of their team. Accordingly, the quarterback is among the most glorified, scrutinized, and highest-paid positions in team sports. '' Bleacher Report'' describes the signing of a starting quarterback as a Catch- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
