- Danny Wimprine
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Danny Wimprine No. -- Free Agent Quarterback Personal information Date of birth: August 6, 1981 Place of birth: River Ridge, Louisiana High School: John Curtis Christian High School Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 205 lb (93 kg) Career information University: Memphis Undrafted in 2005 Debuted in 2008 for the New Orleans VooDoo Career history - Cleveland Browns* (2005)
- Calgary Stampeders (2005)
- New Orleans VooDoo (2008)(2011)
- *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active Career highlights and awards Career Arena football statistics Competions 520 Attempts 874 Yards 6133 Touchdowns 122 Interceptions 24 Stats at ArenaFan.com Daniel Wimprine (born August 6, 1981) is an American football quarterback who is currently a Free Agent of the Arena Football League.[1]
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Early life
Born the son of Barbara and Ronnie Wimprine, Danny attented John Curtis Christian High School in River Ridge, Louisiana. There he was a three-year starter, leading the school to four consecutive state championships (1996–1999) while playing for legendary high school football head coach J.T. Curtis. Over his four year career, Curtis had an overall record of 53-2. As a senior he rushed for 567 yards and 11 touchdowns, and passed for 500 yards and four scores. Named to the New Orleans Times Picayune Top Prospect List for 1999. Was listed among Dandy Don's Top Prospects in Louisiana. Rushed for over 900 yards as a junior. Was the starting quarterback as a sophomore and a part-time starter as a freshman. Also an outstanding pitcher in baseball, where he had a record 9-2 as a pitcher as a junior, 11-1 as a senior. He was selected in the 2000 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. Was named an All-American as a senior. Instead of signing to play baseball, Wimprine signed to play college football at the University of Memphis.
College career
Was a four-year starter at quarterback for 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. His first career start came against the University of Houston in 2001, where he defeated the Cougars 52-33. He finished that game by completing 14-of-21 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns, while also carrying 15 times for 85 yards and a score. He went on to guide the Tigers to back-to-back eight win seasons as a junior and senior. Won the 2003 New Orleans Bowl, defeating the University of North Texas 27-17. Lost the 2004 GMAC Bowl to Bowling Green State University, 35-32. As a senior in 2004, was named All-Conference USA second team, completing 199 of 359 passes for 2,568 yards and 18 TDs, while rushing for two more.[2]
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
After the 2005 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns signed Wimprine to a one year deal. He was able to go to camp with the Browns and compete for a spot behind Trent Dilfer, with Charlie Frye and Josh Harris.[3] Wimprine failed to beat out the other two, and was granted his release.
Calgary Stampeders
Following his release by the Browns, Wimprine quickly signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Candiana Football League. He complted 19 of 46 passes, for 270 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions.[4]
New Orleans VooDoo
In 2008, Wimprined signed with the New Orleans VooDoo. He had not played organized football since 2005, and considered himself lucky to have an opportunity to play again.[5] Wimprine went on to have tramendous success with the VooDoo in 2008, where he threw for 85 touchdowns, and only 11 interceptions. After the season, the AFL folded, and Wimprine went back to his life working the family business. In 2011, after the AFL was able to restructure itself, Wimprine once again signed up to be the quarterback for the VooDoo.[6]
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Categories:- 1981 births
- Living people
- People from New Orleans, Louisiana
- American football quarterbacks
- University of Memphis alumni
- Memphis Tigers football players
- Cleveland Browns players
- Calgary Stampeders players
- New Orleans VooDoo players
- Arena Football League free agents
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