Todd Reesing
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Todd Reesing is a former starting quarterback
for the Kansas Jayhawks
.
in Austin, Texas
and was a good student and a letterman in football and baseball. In football, Reesing was named the Texas 4A Player of the Year as a junior. As a senior, Reesing passed for 3,343 yards, 41 touchdown passes, and threw only 5 interceptions. He added 756 yards and 8 touchdowns running the ball. In baseball, he was a second team All-District honoree as an outfielder. Reesing graduated from Lake Travis High School in 2006 and was in the top one percent of his graduating class. Despite his success, Reesing was not heavily recruited by in-state programs Texas
and Texas A&M
due to his size. Kansas coach Mark Mangino
invited Reesing to visit the school while Reesing was in Kansas for a visit to Kansas State. Shortly after, Reesing committed to Kansas.
to burn Reesing's redshirt midway through a conference game against Colorado
. Reesing led the Jayhawks with three touchdowns to a 20–15 come from behind win. Shortly thereafter, Kerry Meier returned from an injury, and Reesing served as the backup quarterback through the end of the season.
for the starting job. On November 3, 2007, Reesing passed for 354 yards and 6 touchdowns while the Jayhawk offense scored 76 points against Nebraska
, the most points ever scored in one game against Nebraska. Reesing led the Jayhawks to a school best 11–0 record before falling 36-28 to the 10–1 Missouri Tigers
in the Border Showdown. Despite this loss, Kansas was selected to play in the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl
against 11–2 Virginia Tech
. In the Orange Bowl, Reesing was 20 for 37 for 227 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He led Kansas to victory over Virginia Tech 24–21 and the Jayhawks capped off their best season in school history at 12–1. He finished the season ranked 14th in the NCAA and 4th in the Big 12 in passing efficiency (148.82). Reesing also threw for a school record 3,486 yards and 33 touchdowns, while completing 61.9 percent of his attempts. He was named a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award
, which is awarded to the best collegiate quarterback each year.
, setting career highs for passes completed and attempted. During week three against South Florida
, Reesing threw for 373 yards and 3 touchdowns, but his interception in the final minute put South Florida in position to win with a field goal. In a win against Kansas State, Reesing completed 14 of 23 passes for 162 yards and 1 touchdown. Additionally, he rushed for a season high 47 yards and 1 touchdown. Against rival Missouri, Reesing completed 37 passes for 357 yards and four touchdowns including a late touchdown pass to Kerry Meier
late in the 4th quarter. Following this victory, the Jayhawks earned an invitation to the 2008 Insight Bowl
to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers
. In this game, Reesing completed 27 of 35 passes for 313 yards and 4 touchdowns. Reesing finished the season with 329 completions for a school record 3,888 yards and 36 touchdowns.
. On June 8, 2010 Reesing was cut from the Saskatchewan Roughriders during training camp and has become a CFL free agent.
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...
for the Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas Jayhawks football
The Kansas Jayhawks football program is the intercollegiate football program of the University of Kansas Jayhawks. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big 12 Conference....
.
High school career
Reesing attended Lake Travis High SchoolLake Travis High School
Lake Travis High School, is rated by the Texas Education Agency as an Exemplary secondary. The preparatory is located approximately 20 miles west of Austin, Texas and has been ranked by Newsweek as one of "America’s Best High Schools". LTHS serves students in grades nine through twelve who live in...
in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
and was a good student and a letterman in football and baseball. In football, Reesing was named the Texas 4A Player of the Year as a junior. As a senior, Reesing passed for 3,343 yards, 41 touchdown passes, and threw only 5 interceptions. He added 756 yards and 8 touchdowns running the ball. In baseball, he was a second team All-District honoree as an outfielder. Reesing graduated from Lake Travis High School in 2006 and was in the top one percent of his graduating class. Despite his success, Reesing was not heavily recruited by in-state programs Texas
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
and Texas A&M
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
due to his size. Kansas coach Mark Mangino
Mark Mangino
Mark Thomas Mangino is an American football coach. He was most recently the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks college football team from 2002 to 2009. In 2007, Mangino received several National Coach of the Year honors after leading the Jayhawks to their first 12-win season in school history...
invited Reesing to visit the school while Reesing was in Kansas for a visit to Kansas State. Shortly after, Reesing committed to Kansas.
2006–2007 season
Injuries and inadequate play at the quarterback position forced coach Mark ManginoMark Mangino
Mark Thomas Mangino is an American football coach. He was most recently the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks college football team from 2002 to 2009. In 2007, Mangino received several National Coach of the Year honors after leading the Jayhawks to their first 12-win season in school history...
to burn Reesing's redshirt midway through a conference game against Colorado
Colorado Buffaloes
The University of Colorado Boulder sponsors 16 varsity sports teams. Both men's and women's team are called the Buffaloes or Golden Buffaloes . "Lady Buffs" referred to the women's teams beginning in the 1970s, but was officially dropped in 1993...
. Reesing led the Jayhawks with three touchdowns to a 20–15 come from behind win. Shortly thereafter, Kerry Meier returned from an injury, and Reesing served as the backup quarterback through the end of the season.
2007–2008 season
Despite not having started a game the previous season, Reesing competed for the starting position for the 2007–2008 season. He successfully beat out Kerry MeierKerry Meier
Kerry Meier is an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas...
for the starting job. On November 3, 2007, Reesing passed for 354 yards and 6 touchdowns while the Jayhawk offense scored 76 points against Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers
The Nebraska Cornhuskers is the name given to several sports teams of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The university is a member of the Big Ten Conference...
, the most points ever scored in one game against Nebraska. Reesing led the Jayhawks to a school best 11–0 record before falling 36-28 to the 10–1 Missouri Tigers
Missouri Tigers
The Missouri Tigers athletics programs include the extramural and intramural sports teams of the University of Missouri, located in Columbia, Missouri, United States...
in the Border Showdown. Despite this loss, Kansas was selected to play in the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl
2008 Orange Bowl
The 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl game was a post-season college football bowl game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Kansas Jayhawks on January 3, 2008, at Dolphins Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Spread bettors favored Virginia Tech by three points, but in a game dominated by defensive and...
against 11–2 Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Hokies
The Virginia Tech Hokies are the athletic teams officially representing Virginia Tech in college sports. The Hokies participate in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic Coast Conference in 19 varsity sports. Virginia Tech's men's sports are football, basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer,...
. In the Orange Bowl, Reesing was 20 for 37 for 227 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He led Kansas to victory over Virginia Tech 24–21 and the Jayhawks capped off their best season in school history at 12–1. He finished the season ranked 14th in the NCAA and 4th in the Big 12 in passing efficiency (148.82). Reesing also threw for a school record 3,486 yards and 33 touchdowns, while completing 61.9 percent of his attempts. He was named a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award
Davey O'Brien Award
The Davey O'Brien Award, officially the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, named after Davey O'Brien, is presented annually to the collegiate American football player adjudged by the Davey O'Brien Foundation to be the best of all National Collegiate Athletic Association quarterbacks. The...
, which is awarded to the best collegiate quarterback each year.
2008–2009 season
Reesing opened the season with a 37-of-52 performance against the Florida International Golden PanthersFIU Golden Panthers
The FIU Panthers are the athletic teams of Florida International University , a public university located in Miami, Florida. The Panthers compete in NCAA Division I athletics, and are currently members of the Sun Belt Conference...
, setting career highs for passes completed and attempted. During week three against South Florida
South Florida Bulls
The South Florida Bulls are the athletic teams for the University of South Florida. The university competes in NCAA Division I, USF is a member of the Big East Conference, and has been since 2005...
, Reesing threw for 373 yards and 3 touchdowns, but his interception in the final minute put South Florida in position to win with a field goal. In a win against Kansas State, Reesing completed 14 of 23 passes for 162 yards and 1 touchdown. Additionally, he rushed for a season high 47 yards and 1 touchdown. Against rival Missouri, Reesing completed 37 passes for 357 yards and four touchdowns including a late touchdown pass to Kerry Meier
Kerry Meier
Kerry Meier is an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas...
late in the 4th quarter. Following this victory, the Jayhawks earned an invitation to the 2008 Insight Bowl
2008 Insight Bowl
The 2008 Insight Bowl was a college football bowl game played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The game, in its 20th year of existence, began at 5:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, December 31, 2008...
to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are the college sports team for the University of Minnesota. The university fields both men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country, gymnastics, golf, ice hockey, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Men's-specific sports include baseball, football, and...
. In this game, Reesing completed 27 of 35 passes for 313 yards and 4 touchdowns. Reesing finished the season with 329 completions for a school record 3,888 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Career Statistics
| Passing | | Rushing | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Comp | Att | Yards | Pct. | TDs | Int | Rating | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |
| 2006 2006 Kansas Jayhawks football team The 2006 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season.-Schedule:... |
14 | 24 | 204 | 58.3 | 3 | 3 | 145.98 | 13 | 106 | 8.2 | 2 | |
| 2007 2007 Kansas Jayhawks football team The 2007 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas for the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision intercollegiate football season of 2007-2008... |
275 | 445 | 3,486 | 61.8 | 33 | 7 | 148.93 | 92 | 197 | 2.1 | 3 | |
| 2008 2008 Kansas Jayhawks football team The 2008 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas for the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision intercollegiate football season of 2008-2009. It was the school's 119th year of intercollegiate football... |
329 | 495 | 3,888 | 66.5 | 32 | 13 | 148.53 | 126 | 224 | 1.8 | 4 | |
| 2009 2009 Kansas Jayhawks football team The 2009 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas for the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision intercollegiate football season of 2009-2010 which was the school's 120th season... |
313 | 496 | 3,616 | 63.1 | 22 | 10 | 134.95 | 104 | 519 | 5.0 | 6 | |
| Totals | 931 | 1,460 | 11,194 | 62.4 | 90 | 33 | 144.60 | 335 | 1,046 | 4.3 | 15 | |
Professional career
On May 26, 2010, it was announced that Reesing had signed with the Saskatchewan RoughridersSaskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
. On June 8, 2010 Reesing was cut from the Saskatchewan Roughriders during training camp and has become a CFL free agent.