Samuel Hollenbach (; born September 9, 1983) is an American former professional
football
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quarterback
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. He was signed by the
Washington Redskins
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as an
undrafted free agent
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in 2007. He played
college football
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for the
Maryland Terrapins
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.
Early life
While attending
Pennridge High School, Hollenbach's coach was his father, Jeff, a former
Illinois
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quarterback.
College career
During his college career, Hollenbach went 15-9 in games he started at Quarterback. He completed 417 of 679 passes for 5,139 yards with 28 touchdowns and 26 interceptions in the
Atlantic Coast Conference
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.
References
Maryland Terrapins bioWashington Redskins bio
External links
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The Washington Post
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'', October 25, 2005.
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1983 births
Living people
Players of American football from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
American football quarterbacks
Maryland Terrapins football players
Washington Redskins players
Sportspeople from Doylestown, Pennsylvania