Danny Wimprine
American football player
Daniel Wimprine (born August 6, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Memphis Tigers.
College career
Wimprine was a four-year starter at quarterback at the University of Memphis. He left the Tigers as the all-time leader in most major passing categories. Owns Tiger records for career completions (808), pass attempts (1,469), yards (10,215), touchdown passes (85), touchdowns responsible for (99) and interceptions (49). Tossed for over 300 yards eight times in his career, which still stands as the most 300-yard games in Tiger history. Had 22 games of 200 yards or more, also No. 1 in the Memphis record books. Started 42 of the 46 games that he played in, where he was 21–25 as a starter. Still remains in the Top 100 for most yards in NCAA History.
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