Danny Wimprine
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Daniel Wimprine is an American football
quarterback
who is currently a Free Agent
of the Arena Football League
.
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
.
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.
, 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
. Wimprine failed to beat out the other two, and was granted his release.
of the Candiana Football League. He complted 19 of 46 passes, for 270 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions.
. He had not played organized football since 2005, and considered himself lucky to have an opportunity to play again. 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.
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...
who is currently a Free Agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
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...
.
Early life
Born the son of Barbara and Ronnie Wimprine, Danny attented John Curtis Christian High SchoolJohn Curtis Christian High School
John Curtis Christian High School is a co-ed private high school in River Ridge, Louisiana. The school colors are red, white, and blue. The mascot is a Patriot. John Curtis Christian High School was founded by John Curtis Senior in 1962.-Football:...
in River Ridge, Louisiana
River Ridge, Louisiana
River Ridge is a census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, and a suburb of New Orleans. The population was 14,588 at the 2000 census.- History :...
. 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
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
. 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
University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system....
.
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 HoustonUniversity of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
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
2003 New Orleans Bowl
The 2003 Wyndham New Orleans Bowl featured the and the . It was North Texas's third consecutive New Orleans Bowl appearance.Kicker Nick Bazaldua got North Texas on the board first with a 47 yard field goal to give the team an early 3-0 lead. Memphis quarterback Danny Wimprine scored on a 7 yard...
, defeating the University of North Texas
University of North Texas
The University of North Texas is a public institution of higher education and research in Denton. Founded in 1890, UNT is part of the University of North Texas System. As of the fall of 2010, the University of North Texas, Denton campus, had a certified enrollment of 36,067...
27-17. Lost the 2004 GMAC Bowl
2004 GMAC Bowl
The 2004 GMAC Bowl was an American college football bowl game. It was part of the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season, and was the 7th edition. It was played in December 2004, and featured the , and the ....
to Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
, 35-32. As a senior in 2004, was named All-Conference USA
Conference USA
Conference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports...
second team, completing 199 of 359 passes for 2,568 yards and 18 TDs, while rushing for two more.
Cleveland Browns
After the 2005 NFL Draft2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
, the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
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
Trent Dilfer
Trent Farris Dilfer is a former football quarterback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sixth overall in the 1994 NFL Draft and went on to play for the Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football...
, with Charlie Frye
Charlie Frye
Charles Frye, , is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Akron.-Early years:...
and Josh Harris
Josh Harris (American football)
Joshua Harris is an American football player who currently plays for the Marion Blue Racers of the Ultimate Indoor Football League.-College career:...
. 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 StampedersCalgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
of the Candiana Football League. He complted 19 of 46 passes, for 270 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions.
New Orleans VooDoo
In 2008, Wimprined signed with the New Orleans VooDooNew Orleans VooDoo
The New Orleans VooDoo are an Arena Football League team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They play their home games in New Orleans Arena....
. He had not played organized football since 2005, and considered himself lucky to have an opportunity to play again. 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.