Bill Stull
Encyclopedia
William Thomas "Bill" Stull (born December 18, 1986 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
) is an American football
quarterback
with the Pittsburgh Power
of the Arena Football League
. He played college football
with the University of Pittsburgh Panthers
.
. In 2005, he played briefly in a game against Youngstown State
and completed a 17-yard pass. In 2006, he completed 6 for 8 passes for 69 yards and a touchdown over the course of four games.
Following Palko's graduation, Stull was elevated to the starting position in 2007 as a junior. However, an injury to his thumb in the opening game against Eastern Michigan
ended his season and he received a medical redshirt. Pat Bostick started at the position for most of the season.
, which they lost 3-0 to Oregon State
.
, defeating North Carolina 19-17. He became the first quarterback since Dan Marino
in 1981 to lead Pitt to 10 wins.
and was later signed by the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League. Stull was released after receiving an offer from the Kansas City Chiefs
of the National Football League
to attend training camp.
of the Arena Football League
on March 1, 2011. He was released on June 30, 2011. With the Shock, Stull completed 7 of 11 passes for 68 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. He also had 2 carries for 12 yards and 2 touchdowns.
on July 1, 2011. He was named the starter for the Power's July 22 season finale against the Philadelphia Soul
. Against the Soul, Stull completed 24 of 40 passes for 260 yards and 6 touchdowns, earning him National Guard MVP Honors for the game.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
) is an American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
with the Pittsburgh Power
Pittsburgh Power
The Pittsburgh Power is an Arena Football League team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that began play in March of 2011. The team plays its home games at the new Consol Energy Center, which they share with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League...
of the Arena Football League
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
with the University of Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh Panthers football
Pittsburgh Panthers football is the intercollegiate football team of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Traditionally the most popular sport at the university, Pitt football has played at the highest level of American college football...
.
Early years
Stull started during his junior and senior years of high school, where he compiled a record of 19-4 for the Rebels. In his senior year, he threw for 3,310 yards, becoming the only quarterback in WPIAL history to pass for more than 3,000 yards in a single season. Stull also threw 40 touchdowns and only 15 interceptions, completing 239 of 387 passes (61.76%).2005–2007
Stull first came on as a relief quarterback for starter Tyler PalkoTyler Palko
Tyler Palko is an American football player and starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football for the University of Pittsburgh.Palko was the starting quarterback...
. In 2005, he played briefly in a game against Youngstown State
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University, founded in 1908, is an urban research university located in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. As of fall 2010, there were 15,194 students and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. It is recognized as being one of the premier schools in the country, comparable to Ivy League...
and completed a 17-yard pass. In 2006, he completed 6 for 8 passes for 69 yards and a touchdown over the course of four games.
Following Palko's graduation, Stull was elevated to the starting position in 2007 as a junior. However, an injury to his thumb in the opening game against Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive, co-educational public university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Ypsilanti is west of Detroit and eight miles east of Ann Arbor. The university was founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School...
ended his season and he received a medical redshirt. Pat Bostick started at the position for most of the season.
2008
Stull completed 188 for 330 passes in twelve games in 2008 for 2,356 yards, throwing 9 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. This is the only season in Stull's career that he threw more picks than touchdowns. The Panthers finished the season with a 9-3 overall record. This placed them in a tie for second in the Big East, qualifying them for the 2008 Sun Bowl2008 Sun Bowl
The 2008 Brut Sun Bowl, part of the 2008–09 NCAA Division I FBS bowl season, was played on December 31, 2008 at the stadium of the same name on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, Texas. The 75th annual contest pitted the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Oregon State Beavers....
, which they lost 3-0 to Oregon State
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
.
2009
In his last year at the University of Pittsburgh, Stull threw for 2,633 yards, 21 touchdowns, and only 8 interceptions. At the end of the season, Stull and the Panthers won the Meineke Car Care Bowl2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl
The 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl was the eighth edition of the college football bowl game, and was played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The game started at 4:30 PM US EST on Saturday, December 26, 2009 and was telecasted on ESPN and ESPN360...
, defeating North Carolina 19-17. He became the first quarterback since Dan Marino
Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine "Dan" Marino, Jr. is a retired American football quarterback who played for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League...
in 1981 to lead Pitt to 10 wins.
Hartford Colonials
Stull went undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
and was later signed by the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League. Stull was released after receiving an offer from the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
to attend training camp.
Kansas City Chiefs
Stull was signed by the Chiefs on August 17, 2010. Stull was released on August 30, 2010.Spokane Shock
Stull was signed by the Spokane ShockSpokane Shock
The Spokane Shock is a professional arena football team of the Arena Football League from Spokane, Washington, USA. They play their home games at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena...
of the Arena Football League
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
on March 1, 2011. He was released on June 30, 2011. With the Shock, Stull completed 7 of 11 passes for 68 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. He also had 2 carries for 12 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Pittsburgh Power
Stull was signed by the Pittsburgh PowerPittsburgh Power
The Pittsburgh Power is an Arena Football League team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that began play in March of 2011. The team plays its home games at the new Consol Energy Center, which they share with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League...
on July 1, 2011. He was named the starter for the Power's July 22 season finale against the Philadelphia Soul
Philadelphia Soul
The Philadelphia Soul are an Arena Football League team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They began play in as an expansion team. The team plays in the Eastern Division of the American Conference. They won their first ArenaBowl in 2008, defeating the San Jose SaberCats 59–56 in ArenaBowl XXII...
. Against the Soul, Stull completed 24 of 40 passes for 260 yards and 6 touchdowns, earning him National Guard MVP Honors for the game.