Mike Presley
American football player
Michael Austin Presley (born May 10, 1953) is a former football player who started as quarterback for the Texas Longhorns in two games in 1974.
Early life
Mike Presley played high school football at Grand Prairie High School in Grand Prairie, Texas, where he was the starting quarterback for three years. During this stretch, Presley guided his team to a district championship and the school's most wins in AAAA competition. He was the All-District quarterback twice and honorable mention once, first team All-Greater Dallas twice and honorable mention once, first team All-Metro, Player of the Week, and second team all-district for defence once. He also was named to the Super Team in Texas Football magazine and played in the annual Texas High School Coaches All-Star Game. . He received dozens of scholarship offers but was only interested in Texas which he hoped would help him play professional football.
College career
Mike Presley arrived at Texas with high expectations, but numerous injuries and tough competition limited his playing time. He managed to start two games, but left the program before his eligibility was used up.
During his freshman year, the last one in which freshmen were not allowed to play varsity, Mike Presley competed with Adrian Ford for the starting quarterback position on the freshman team, but after winning it, he injured his shoulder and wound up splitting time with Ford all season.
In 1972, Presley played well in the spring, moving into the #2 position when Ford was moved to defense.
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