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*[[Big East Conference|Big East]] single game passing (504 yards)
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'''Bryan Randall''' (born August 16, 1983 in [[Charleston, West Virginia]]) is a [[Canadian football]] quarterback for the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] and formerly an [[American football]] player in the [[National Football League]]. During his career in the NFL, he spent time with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], [[Atlanta Falcons]], and [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].

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'''Bryan Randall''' (born [[August 16]], [[1983]] in [[Charleston, West Virginia]]) is an [[American football]] quarterback for the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] and formerly of the [[National Football League]]. During his career in the NFL, he spent time with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], [[Atlanta Falcons]], and [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].


He is best known for his [[college football]] career at [[Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|Virginia Tech]], where he led the [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Hokies]] to an [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] championship in their [[2004 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|inaugural season]] in that conference.
He is best known for his [[college football]] career at [[Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University|Virginia Tech]], where he led the [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Hokies]] to an [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] championship in their [[2004 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|inaugural season]] in that conference.


==High school career==
==High school career==
Randall attended [[Bruton High School]] in [[Williamsburg, Virginia]], where he established new school records for passing yards (6,508) and total offense (8,034 yards). On the final passing attempt of his high school career, he broke the school record for touchdown passes (47).<ref>[http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?051+ful+HJ902ER Bill Tracking - 2005 session > Legislation<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He also played on the 2000 AA State Championship basketball team captained by Hughes McLean, Brandon Randall and Erik Conradi.
Randall attended [[Bruton High School]] in [[Williamsburg, Virginia]], where he established new school records for passing yards (6,508) and total offense (8,034 yards). On the final passing attempt of his high school career, he broke the school record for touchdown passes (47).<ref>[http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?051+ful+HJ902ER Bill Tracking - 2005 session > Legislation<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He also played on the 2000 AA State Championship basketball team captained by Hughes McLean, Brandon Randall and Erik Conradi.


==College career==
==College career==
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===Sophomore (2002)===
===Sophomore (2002)===
In 2002, Randall came into the game against [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]] in relief of Noel, who was being hampered by an injury sustained during spring practice. Randall started the remaining 12 games that season. In a shocking 50-42 overtime loss to [[Syracuse Orange football|Syracuse]], Randall passed for 504 yards - a [[Big East]] record - and five touchdowns.
In 2002, Randall came into the game against [[LSU Tigers football|Louisiana State]] in relief of Noel, who was being hampered by an injury sustained during spring practice. Randall started the remaining 12 games that season. In a shocking 50-42 overtime loss to [[Syracuse Orange football|Syracuse]], Randall passed for 504 yards - a [[Big East Conference]] record - and five touchdowns.


===Junior (2003)===
===Junior (2003)===
In 2003, Randall split the quarterback duties with highly touted [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] freshman quarterback [[Marcus Vick]]. Though Randall started all thirteen games for Virginia Tech, completing 150 of 245 passes for 1,996 yards and 15 touchdowns with eight interceptions,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/playerDetail.jsp?yr=2004&org=742&player=3|title=Bryan Randall|publisher=NCAA}}</ref> Vick played every game.
In 2003, Randall split the quarterback duties with highly touted [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] freshman quarterback [[Marcus Vick]]. Though Randall started all thirteen games for Virginia Tech, completing 150 of 245 passes for 1,996 yards and 15 touchdowns with eight interceptions,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/playerDetail.jsp?yr=2004&org=742&player=3|title=Bryan Randall|publisher=NCAA}}</ref> Vick played every game.


===Senior (2004)===
===Senior (2004)===
Following the 2003 season, Marcus Vick ran afoul of the law and was suspended for the [[2004 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|2004 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hokiesports.com/football/recaps/0832004aaa.html|title=University Statement On Marcus Vick|date=2004-08-03|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=hokiesports.com}}</ref> Randall, the undisputed senior starter, culminated his college career in 2004, throwing for 2,264 yards and rushing for 511 yards.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/playerBio.jsp?id=5756 Atlanta Falcons | Media Lounge | We're Sorry<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He led the team to its first [[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] Championship and a berth in the [[Sugar Bowl]], narrowly losing to [[Auburn University|Auburn]].
Following the 2003 season, Marcus Vick ran afoul of the law and was suspended for the [[2004 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|2004 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hokiesports.com/football/recaps/0832004aaa.html|title=University Statement On Marcus Vick|date=2004-08-03|accessdate=2007-07-07|publisher=hokiesports.com}}</ref> Randall, the undisputed senior starter, culminated his college career in 2004, throwing for 2,264 yards and rushing for 511 yards.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/playerBio.jsp?id=5756 Atlanta Falcons | Media Lounge | We're Sorry<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He led the team to its first [[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] Championship and a berth in the [[2005 Sugar Bowl]], narrowly losing to [[Auburn University|Auburn]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Atlanta Falcons (2004-2005)===
===Atlanta Falcons (2004-2005)===
Despite his success in 2004, Randall went undrafted in the [[2005 NFL Draft]]. As an [[undrafted free agent]], Randall was signed to the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on April 26, 2005, where another former Hokie, [[Michael Vick]], played. Cut on September 5 to meet the NFL roster size limit, he was re-signed the following day to the Falcon's [[practice squad]].<ref name=autogenerated1 />
Despite his success in 2004, Randall went undrafted in the [[2005 NFL Draft]]. As an [[undrafted free agent]], Randall was signed to the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on April 26, 2005, where another former Hokie, [[Michael Vick]], played. Cut on September 5 to meet the NFL roster size limit, he was re-signed the following day to the Falcon's [[practice squad]].<ref name=autogenerated1 />


===Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006)===
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006)===
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===Pittsburgh Steelers (2007)===
===Pittsburgh Steelers (2007)===
On February 9, 2007, it was announced that the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] had signed Randall. After the last preseason game with the Steelers, he was cut.<ref>[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_492562.html Steelers sign quarterback Bryan Randall - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
On February 9, 2007, it was announced that the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] had signed Randall. After the last preseason game with the Steelers, he was cut.<ref>[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_492562.html Steelers sign quarterback Bryan Randall - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


===AAFL===
===AAFL===
On January 26, 2008, Randall was selected [[2008 AAFL Draft#1st Round|round 1, pick 2]] of the [[2008 AAFL Draft|inaugural draft]] by [[Team Tennessee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080126/SPORTS07/801260413/1126/SPORTS0101|title=Team Michigan stocks roster in inaugural draft|last=Goricki|first=David|publisher=The Detroit News|date=2008-01-26|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref> However, he was released from his contract when the AAFL postponed it's debut season.
On January 26, 2008, Randall was selected [[2008 AAFL Draft#1st Round|round 1, pick 2]] of the [[2008 AAFL Draft|inaugural draft]] by [[Team Tennessee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080126/SPORTS07/801260413/1126/SPORTS0101|title=Team Michigan stocks roster in inaugural draft|last=Goricki|first=David|publisher=The Detroit News|date=2008-01-26|accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref> However, he was released from his contract when the AAFL postponed it's debut season.


===CFL===
===CFL===
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Revision as of 16:21, 11 April 2009

This article is about the American football player. For the basketball player, see Brian Randle.
Bryan Randall
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career information
College:Virginia Tech
Undrafted:2005
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Awards

Records

  • Big East single game passing (504 yards)
  • Virginia Tech career passing (6,508)
  • Virginia Tech career total offense (8,034 yards)

Bryan Randall (born August 16, 1983 in Charleston, West Virginia) is a Canadian football quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League and formerly an American football player in the National Football League. During his career in the NFL, he spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He is best known for his college football career at Virginia Tech, where he led the Hokies to an Atlantic Coast Conference championship in their inaugural season in that conference.

High school career

Randall attended Bruton High School in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he established new school records for passing yards (6,508) and total offense (8,034 yards). On the final passing attempt of his high school career, he broke the school record for touchdown passes (47).[1] He also played on the 2000 AA State Championship basketball team captained by Hughes McLean, Brandon Randall and Erik Conradi.

College career

Freshman (2001)

For the 2001 season, Randall served as backup quarterback to starter Grant Noel, seeing limited game action.

Sophomore (2002)

In 2002, Randall came into the game against Louisiana State in relief of Noel, who was being hampered by an injury sustained during spring practice. Randall started the remaining 12 games that season. In a shocking 50-42 overtime loss to Syracuse, Randall passed for 504 yards - a Big East Conference record - and five touchdowns.

Junior (2003)

In 2003, Randall split the quarterback duties with highly touted redshirt freshman quarterback Marcus Vick. Though Randall started all thirteen games for Virginia Tech, completing 150 of 245 passes for 1,996 yards and 15 touchdowns with eight interceptions,[2] Vick played every game.

Senior (2004)

Following the 2003 season, Marcus Vick ran afoul of the law and was suspended for the 2004 season.[3] Randall, the undisputed senior starter, culminated his college career in 2004, throwing for 2,264 yards and rushing for 511 yards.[4] He led the team to its first ACC Championship and a berth in the 2005 Sugar Bowl, narrowly losing to Auburn.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons (2004-2005)

Despite his success in 2004, Randall went undrafted in the 2005 NFL Draft. As an undrafted free agent, Randall was signed to the Atlanta Falcons on April 26, 2005, where another former Hokie, Michael Vick, played. Cut on September 5 to meet the NFL roster size limit, he was re-signed the following day to the Falcon's practice squad.[4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006)

Randall was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on October 2, 2006[5] where he spent the 2006 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers (2007)

On February 9, 2007, it was announced that the Pittsburgh Steelers had signed Randall. After the last preseason game with the Steelers, he was cut.[6]

AAFL

On January 26, 2008, Randall was selected round 1, pick 2 of the inaugural draft by Team Tennessee.[7] However, he was released from his contract when the AAFL postponed it's debut season.

CFL

On May 20, 2008, Randall signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and is the team's third quarterback behind starter Kevin Glenn and backup Ryan Dinwiddie.[8]

References

  1. ^ Bill Tracking - 2005 session > Legislation
  2. ^ "Bryan Randall". NCAA.
  3. ^ "University Statement On Marcus Vick". hokiesports.com. 2004-08-03. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
  4. ^ a b Atlanta Falcons | Media Lounge | We're Sorry
  5. ^ Bucs Sign QB Randall to Practice Squad | Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Pewter Report
  6. ^ Steelers sign quarterback Bryan Randall - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
  7. ^ Goricki, David (2008-01-26). "Team Michigan stocks roster in inaugural draft". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2008-01-26.
  8. ^ http://www.bluebombers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1044
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