Zachary David Frazer (born February 23, 1988) is a former

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who is now a coach. He played most of his college career for the

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. He originally was a member of the

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during his

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year. Frazer was not drafted coming out of college, but played professionally in

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and Arena football. He played football in his high school days at

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. Frazier was a participant in the 2005

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Competition.

College career

Frazer signed a national letter of intent to play quarterback for the Fighting Irish on February 1, 2006. After sitting out his freshman year as a

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, Frazer was told that he wouldn't compete for the starting quarterback position after spring practice in 2007. On July 1, 2007, he announced that he was transferring to Connecticut. At Connecticut Frazier was the starting quarterback from 2008-2010.

Professional career

Frazer signed with the Danish team Triangle Razorbacks in the

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after the 2012

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. In October 2012, Triangle Razorbacks became Danish Champions after winning the

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. Frazer was the starting quarterback for the whole season. In March 2013, Frazer was assigned with the

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of the

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, Frazer was reassigned in April before playing a game for the Rush. On April 24, 2013, Frazer was assigned with the

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. On March 10, 2014, he was reassigned by the Talons.

Coaching

Frazier has been a coach in Norway for the

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as well as the high school level and at

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in USA.

References

1988 births Living people Players of American football from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania American football quarterbacks UConn Huskies football players Sportspeople from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Chicago Rush players San Antonio Talons players American expatriate sportspeople in Denmark American expatriate players of American football {{Quarterback-1980s-stub