- Ryan Dinwiddie
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Name=Ryan Dinwiddie
team=Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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DateOfBirth=November 27 ,1980
Birthplace=Elk Grove, California
Position=Quarterback 1
College=Boise State
playing_years=2004-2005 *
2005
2006-"present"
playing_teams=Chicago Bears (NFL)Hamburg Sea Devils (NFLE)Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL):*Offseason and/or practice squad member
status=Active
import=yes
Position=QB
number=4
Height_ft=6
Height_in=0
Weight_lbs=195
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CFHOF=Ryan Dinwiddie (born
27 November ,1980 [cite web|url=http://www.bluebombers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=421&Itemid=118|title=Team profile|publisher=Winnipeg Blue Bombers website|accessdate=2007-11-19] [cite web|url=http://boisestate.scout.com/a.z?s=336&p=8&c=1&nid=818705|title=Scout.com profile|accessdate=2007-11-19] ) is a professionalCanadian football quarterback currently with theWinnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. Dinwiddie was a three-year starter atBoise State from 2001 to 2003, and one of the most prolific passers in college football history. In 2003, he passed for 4,031 yards, 28 touchdowns, and only 5 interceptions. Dinwiddie's recordNCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) for careerpassing efficiency with a mark of 168.9 was broken in 2007 by Colt Brennan's career 169.25. Dinwiddie graduated from Elk Grove High School inElk Grove, California .Ryan Dinwiddie is considered to be the greatest quarterback in the history of Boise State football. His leadership and on-field performance is one of the reasons for the continued success of Boise State football. He went undrafted and signed with the Chicago Bears where he was cut and is now in the CFL.
2007 season
After an injury to Blue Bombers starting quarterback
Kevin Glenn in the 4th quarter of the CFL East Division Final on November 18, 2007, Ryan was pressed into action. He made his first CFL start for the Blue Bombers against theSaskatchewan Roughriders in the2007 Grey Cup , won by Saskatchewan 23 to 19. Dinwiddie gave up a Grey Cup record 3 interceptions to James Johnson. [http://winnipegsun.com/Sports/Football/2007/11/19/4667253-sun.html]2008 Season
Making just his second career CFL start (and first career CFL regular season start) on July 24th, 2008, Dinwiddie moved the ball, avoided sacks and kept plays alive. He finished 24 of 39 for 450 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions. Dinwiddie also ran for 26 yards on six carries to lead the Blue Bombers to their first win of the season.
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