| * Kurt Warner Stuff * |
| Pro Info: Kurt Warner signed with the Rams December 26, 1997, and defied odds in taking the long road to the NFL. Prior to signing with the Rams, Kurt spent time in training camp with the Green Bay Packers (1994). He then played for Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League from 1995 to 1997. He started as the quarterback for the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe in 1998. During Kurt's time playing in the Arena Football League, he passed for 10,164 yards and 183 touchdowns in three seasons with the Barnstormers. He ed Iowa to two straight Arena Bowl appearances, and holds all of the Barnstormers� individual passing records. During Kurt's time playing in the NFL Europe in 1998, he started all 10 games for the Admirals. He led the league in passing yards (2,101), attempts (326), completions (165) and touchdowns (15). In 1998, Kurt saw his first career action in the fourth quarter of a Rams� game against San Francisco. He completed four passes for 39 yards and replaced Steve Bono for the final two games. In 1999, Kurt recorded the most improbable season in National Football League history, he rewrote the Rams' single-season passing records. He completed 325 of 499 passes for 4,353 yards with 41 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, and had a passer rating of 109.2, which is the fifth-highest single season total in NFL history. Kurt also led the NFL in touchdown passes, completion percentage (65.1), third down passer rating (137.3), fourth quarter passer rating (116.0), and was second in the league in passing yards. He set eight team records: quarterback rating, passing yards, completions, completion percentage per season, completion percentage per game (86.9), most games with 300 passing yards in a season (nine), most consecutive 300 yard passing games (four), most touchdown passes in a season, while tying record for most touchdown passes in a game (five) and setting tying NFL record for most 300 yards passing games in a season. Kurt threw for a career-high of 351 yards beating Carolina in a division title game. He had streak of 133 consecutive passes thrown without an interception in 5 games, the third longest in team history. Most importantly, he led the Rams to their first NFL title since 1951, completing 77 of 121 passes for 1,063 yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions in 3 playoff games. Kurt threw a pass with 5 minutes left in the NFC championship game to give the Rams an 11-6 win over Tampa Bay. Kurt passed for the Super Bowl record of 424 yards in a win over Tennessee. Kurt threw the game-winning 73-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Bruce. In 2000, Kurt started 11 games and helped the Rams set NFL records for passing yards and total yards. He led the Rams to a perfect 6-0 record until the 8th week when he broke his right pinky finger on a center snap at the end of the first half of the game in Kansas City. He missed the next five games and returned to play at Carolina. Then in New Orleans, he completed 12 of 17 passes for 133 yards with one touchdown and one interception before leaving with a concussion. Kurt completed 235 of 346 passes for 3,429 yards with 21 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. He led the NFL in completion percentage (67.7) and average gain (9.88). He was third in NFC and seventh in the NFL in third down passing (91.2), and fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in fourth quarter passing (98.8). He also set the NFL record for most passing yards after two games with 827 yards and after three games with 1,221. He had 1,557 passing yards after four games and set the NFL record for most passing yards in four consecutive games. He has 2,260 passing yards after six games, which is the most in NFL history. Kurt completed 25 of 35 passes while passing for career high 441 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions vs. Denver. This led the Rams to their first Monday Night Football win since 1988. Kurt's passing yards total was the third highest opening-game total in NFL history and fourth highest total in team history. He also set career high and tied team record with 35 completions, in 47 attempts, for 386 yards at Seattle. Kurt became the first player in NFL history to record a perfect passer rating of 158.3 twice in his career. He completed 24 of 30 passes for 390 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. |
| Personal Info: Kurtis Warner was born in Burlington, La on June 22, 1971. He attended Cedar Rapids Regis High where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He was Des Moines Register all-state selection in football during his senior season. His success has enabled him to assist charities and causes close to the heart of his family, such as Camp Barnabas, a christian summer camp for children with disabilities. Kurt�s generosity has resulted in more than $200,000 for Camp Barnabas to expand its services and include more children in future camps. Warner�s support includes donating 100% of the proceeds of his Warner�s Crunchtime cereal to the Camp, as well as the fees of other appearances like Wheel of Fortune and other endorsements. The Warner�s have also lent support to other worthy causes such as the Red Cross and Race for the Cure in which they were honorary chairs for the event. Kurt and his wife, Brenda, have four children. They have two sons, Zachary and Kade, and two daughters, Jesse and Jada Jo. They reside in St. Louis, Mo. |
| College Info: Kurt was the Gateway Conference offensive player of the year during his senior season at Northern Iowa. He led the conference in total offense and passing efficiency, and passed for over 300 yards four times. He is a two-time Gateway player of the week while only starting during his senior season. Kurt graduated with a degree in communications. |
| Position: Quarterback Height: 6'2'' Weight: 220 Birthdate: June 22, 1971 NFL Experience: 4 years College: Northern Iowa |
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