Anthony Buich (born May 23, 1978) is a former

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who played one season with the

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of the

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(AFL). He played college football at Eastern Illinois University. He was also a member of the

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and

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College career

After playing quarterback for St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Buich played for the

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. He recorded career totals of 27 touchdowns and 17 interceptions on 4,493 passing yards.

Professional career

Iowa Barnstormers

Buich played for the

of the

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in 2001. He recorded a record of 9–4 as the teams starting quarterback. He threw for 3,021 yards and 58 touchdowns in 13 games for the Barnstormers.

Tulsa Talons

Buich played for the

of the af2 in 2002. He led the Talons to their first National Conference Central Division championship in 2002 and a 14–2 regular season record. He earned Second Team All-af2 honors in 2002, throwing for 3,004 yards and 64 touchdowns. Buich also completed 66.1% of his passes, which led the league and set a Talons single season record. His passer rating of 116.5 in 2002 ranked him third among all af2 quarterbacks.

Tampa Bay Storm

Buich was signed by the

of the AFL on January 11, 2003. He was released by the Storm on January 25 and signed to the team's practice squad on January 30, 2003. He was leased by the storm on February 20, 2003.

Wichita Stealth

Buich played for the

of the af2 in 2003, completing 271-of 496 pass attempts for 3,454 yards and 64 touchdowns. He helped the Stealth to a franchise record win total in 2003 with eight victories. He ranked second in passing yards in a season, first in touchdown passes, second in pass attempts, and second in completions in Stealth history after the 2003 season. He also led the Stealth to their second consecutive af2 playoff berth.

Grand Rapids Rampage

Buich signed with the AFL's

on January 19, 2004. He recorded 39 touchdowns on 2,600 passing yards for the Rampage in 2004.

Nashville Kats

Buich was signed by the

of the AFL on January 4, 2005. He was released by the Kats on January 31, 2005.

San Diego Riptide

Buich played for the af2's

in 2005 before suffering an injury.

References

External links

Just Sports StatsGetting personal: Catching up with Buich
{{DEFAULTSORT:Buich, Anthony Living people 1978 births Players of American football from San Francisco American football quarterbacks Eastern Illinois Panthers football players Iowa Barnstormers players Tulsa Talons players Wichita Stealth players Grand Rapids Rampage players San Diego Riptide players St. Ignatius College Preparatory alumni