Colt Brennan
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Position: | Quarterback |
Personal information | |
Born: | Laguna Beach, California, U.S. | August 16, 1983
Died: | May 11, 2021 Newport Beach, California, U.S. | (aged 37)
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California) |
College: |
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NFL draft: | 2008 / Round: 6 / Pick: 186 |
Career history | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Colton James Brennan (August 16, 1983 – May 11, 2021) was an
Early years
Brennan attended
College career
Colorado
Brennan originally attended the
On January 28, 2004, Brennan entered the dorm room of a female student, uninvited, and, according to the victim, "exposed himself and fondled her,"
Saddleback
Brennan then transferred to Saddleback College in California in 2004 and helped lead the school to a conference championship. He was named honorable mention JUCO All-America, state offensive player of the year by the JuCal Transfer, and first-team all-conference for his performance in that season. He repaired his image well enough for the University of Hawaii head coach June Jones to offer him a walk-on opportunity. Looking to put some distance between himself and his past problems and interested in Jones' quarterback knowledge, Brennan accepted the offer and turned down an offer from San Jose State.[1]
Hawaii
2005
Brennan transferred to
2006
Brennan entered
During the regular season, Brennan passed for 53 touchdowns, falling 1 touchdown pass short of the NCAA Division I-A single-season record (set in 1990 by David Klingler of Houston). On December 24, 2006, at the Hawaii Bowl, Brennan threw for five touchdowns to break the record. (Statistics accumulated during the postseason now count towards records.)[9] The team finished the season with an 11–3 record, finishing second in the WAC behind Boise State.[2]
Brennan finished 6th in the voting for the 2006 Heisman Trophy, behind Troy Smith, Darren McFadden, Brady Quinn, Steve Slaton, and Mike Hart.[10] During the season, Brennan passed for 5,549 yards and 58 touchdowns, both of which are school records, and had the highest passer efficiency rating in the nation. According to Jones, "Colt is a money guy. Colt is what I said he is: the best college quarterback in America, and he proved it tonight."[11] During a press conference on January 17, Brennan announced that he was returning to the University of Hawaii for his senior season.[12] He didn't feel he was fully prepared for the NFL and needed another year to get ready. He returned to Hawaii as a Heisman front runner and one of the NCAA's most prolific passers.[13] Rivals.com named him one of the top-10 quarterbacks going into the 2007 season.[14]
2007
On November 23, 2007, he broke the major college career record for touchdown passes, throwing five touchdown passes against then No. 17
The Sugar Bowl turned out to be a one-sided affair, as Georgia defeated Hawaiʻi 41–10. Brennan completed 22-of-38 for 169 yards, while throwing three
June Jones
Awards and honors
- 2x First-team All-WAC (2006–2007)[23]
- 2x WAC Offensive P.O.Y. (2006–2007)[23]
- 2x Third-team AP All-American (2006–2007)[23]
- 2x Davey O'Brien Award finalist (2006)[23]
- Sammy Baugh Trophy (2006)[23]
- Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award finalist (2007)[23]
- Heisman Trophy finalist (2007)[24]
Records
- Second all-time in most career touchdowns responsible for (146). Achieved November 23, 2007.[23]
- NCAA record for most 400 yard games (20).[25]
- Tied NCAA record for most career touchdown passes by a quarterback-receiver combination (39 to Davone Bess). Achieved November 23, 2007.[26]
- Former record for passing efficiency (season), 186.0 (2006).[27]
- NCAA record for most points responsible (for season) with 384. (2006)[27]
- Second all-time for highest pass completion percentage (career) with 70.4%. This record was eclipsed by Dan Persa during the 2011 season.[28]
- Fourth all-time in career touchdown passes with 131, a former record.[29]
- Sixth all-time in total passing yards with 14,193.[24]
College statistics
Season | Team | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||
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Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
2004 | Saddleback | 177 | 259 | 68.0 | 2,532 | 9.8 | 23 | 4 | 176.7 | 66 | 57 | 0.9 | 1 |
2005 | Hawaii | 350 | 515 | 68.0 | 4,301 | 8.4 | 35 | 13 | 155.5 | 99 | 154 | 1.6 | 2 |
2006 | Hawaii | 406 | 559 | 72.6 | 5,549 | 9.9 | 58 | 12 | 186.0 | 86 | 366 | 4.3 | 5 |
2007 | Hawaii | 359 | 510 | 70.4 | 4,343 | 8.5 | 38 | 17 | 159.8 | 82 | 27 | 0.3 | 8 |
NCAA Career[30] | 1,115 | 1,584 | 70.4 | 14,193 | 9.0 | 131 | 42 | 167.6 | 267 | 547 | 2.0 | 15 |
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | ||||||||
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6 ft 2+3⁄8 in (1.89 m) |
207 lb (94 kg) |
32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.79 s | ||||||||
Sources:[31][32] |
Washington Redskins
Brennan was drafted by the
Brennan appeared in his first
Brennan was placed on
Oakland Raiders
On August 7, 2010, Brennan signed with the Oakland Raiders. He was cut on September 4, never having played a regular season game in the NFL.[39]
Hartford Colonials
On June 3, 2011, Brennan signed with the
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On February 28, 2012, Brennan signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.[43] The announcement was widely reported online and attracted widespread attention in its aftermath.[44] Although he was expected to be the backup, the Roughriders later signed former NFL journeyman J. T. O'Sullivan, pushing Brennan down in the depth chart.[45] Brennan was released on June 11, 2012.[46]
Los Angeles Kiss
On October 29, 2013, Brennan was assigned to the Los Angeles Kiss of the Arena Football League.[47] However, he was cut by the Kiss on March 8, 2014, after being diagnosed with a brain injury resulting from a 2010 car crash (see below).[48] Brennan's experience with the Kiss became the focus of the first episode of 4th and Loud, a reality television series about the team.[49]
Personal life
Brennan was a communications major.[50] On December 16, 2007, Brennan received his Bachelor of Arts in communications and a 27-second standing ovation.[51] Hawaii-based venture capitalist Barry Weinman wore Brennan's No. 15 jersey while delivering the commencement address at the 2007 graduation.[52]
His cousin Brent Brennan is a college football coach who was the head coach at San Jose State from 2017–2023 and at Arizona beginning at the start of the 2024 season.[53][54]
On November 19, 2010, Brennan was hospitalized and listed in serious condition after he was a passenger in a car crash in the
All I know is I woke up, six, seven days later, [...] and I was—and I still am—a different person. I suffered minor TBI—traumatic brain injury
Legal issues
Brennan was arrested on July 25, 2012, in
In 2015, Brennan allegedly filed a false police report that his vehicle was stolen, something his attorney blamed on memory problems stemming from his 2010 car crash injuries. Charges were later dropped.[64]
On December 10, 2019, Brennan was arrested once again for operating a vehicle under the influence in Kaneohe.[64]
On August 1, 2020, Brennan was arrested for trespassing and refusing to leave a hotel in
Death
On May 10, 2021, Brennan was found unconscious at a hotel room after ingesting fentanyl. He was hospitalized in Newport Beach, California, and died the following day, at age 37. With his father's assistance, Brennan had attempted to enter a detox center at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach hours before ingesting fentanyl, but the hospital eventually turned him away because there were no open beds available, and the hospital had failed to contact Brennan's father despite promising to call him back.[57][66]
In the immediate aftermath of his death, many released statements mourning his death. Hawaii governor David Ige said of Brennan: “He will always be remembered for his brilliance, his leadership and how he and his team brought the people of Hawaii together during that exciting and memorable 2007 season.”[67]
On February 25, 2022, a further investigation revealed that Brennan had Stage 1 CTE. He was one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with this disease, which is caused by repeated hits to the head.[68][69] In addition, there were multiple substances in his system, including ethanol, methamphetamines, amphetamines, and fentanyl in the autopsy report.
See also
- List of NCAA Division I FBS career passing yards leaders
- List of NCAA Division I FBS career passing touchdowns leaders
- List of NCAA major college football yearly passing leaders
- List of NCAA major college football yearly total offense leaders
References
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- ^ a b c Thamel, Pete (August 26, 2007). "After Brush With Law, Hawaii's Brennan Seeks Redemption". The New York Times. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
- ^ Schlabach, Mark (December 21, 2006). "Second chance leaves Brennan on verge of history". ESPN. Retrieved January 7, 2007.
- ^ Tsai, Stephen (November 25, 2006). "QB with a past and presence". The Honolulu Advertiser. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2008.
- ^ Song, Jaymes (November 2, 2006). "QB Brennan on a roll in his second season at UH". The Honolulu Advertiser. Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2008.
- ^ Reardon, Dave (June 26, 2005). "Brennan gets back up". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Hawaii 49, New Mexico State 28". ESPN. Associated Press. October 16, 2005. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ Koons, Zach (March 24, 2021). "Colt Brennan: What Is The Former Hawaii Star QB Up To Now". The Spun. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- The Associated Press. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
Hawaii's Colt Brennan broke the NCAA single-season record for touchdown passes Sunday, throwing three in the third quarter and two in the fourth in the Hawaii Bowl to push his total to 58.
- ^ "Smith strikes pose with record Heisman win". MSNBC. Associated Press. December 10, 2006. Archived from the original on December 12, 2006. Retrieved January 8, 2007.
- ^ "Brennan eyeing return to Hawaii, but NFL not ruled out". ESPN. Associated Press. December 25, 2006. Retrieved January 8, 2007.
- ^ Tsai, Stephen (January 18, 2007). "Hawaii QB Colt Brennan will return for senior season". USA Today. Retrieved January 18, 2007.
- ^ "Another year would only help Brennan". The Honolulu Advertiser. December 24, 2006. Archived from the original on October 17, 2007. Retrieved January 7, 2007.
- ^ Rivals.com's QB Power Rankings, CNNSI.com, April 2, 2007.
- ^ "Brennan breaks NCAA career mark for TD passes". November 24, 2007. Retrieved December 3, 2007.
- ^ "Hawaii rallies from 21 down to save perfect season". Retrieved December 3, 2007.
- ^ a b Thamel, Pete (January 2, 2008). "Georgia Runs Over Hawaii in Sugar Bowl, 41–10". The New York Times. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Hawai'i vs. Georgia – Game Recap – January 1, 2008 – ESPN". ESPN.com.
- ^ Himmelsback, Adam (August 27, 2011). "Lessons About Not Leaving". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012.
- ^ Sinco Kelleher, Jennifer (May 11, 2021). "Colt Brennan—former CU Buffs, Hawaii and NFL quarterback—dead at age 37". The Denver Post. Associated Press. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Brennan out at least two months". Sports Illustrated. April 1, 2008. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
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- ^ "Brennan sets passing TD mark to claim Hawaii's first outright WAC title". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 24, 2007. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Reardon, Dave (December 31, 2006). "Team stacks up to '81, '92 editions". Star-Bulletin. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Bennett, Brian (January 5, 2012). "Wilson, Persa finish with NCAA records". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Reardon, Dave (January 2, 2008). "Dawgs harassed Colt all night". Star-Bulletin. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "Colt Brennan". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ^ "Colt Brennan, Hawaii, QB, 2008 NFL Draft Scout". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ "Colt Brennan Stats, News and Video". NFL.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "Colts vs. Redskins – Game Recap – August 3, 2008 – ESPN". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Washington Redskins vs. New York Jets". ESPN. August 16, 2008. Archived from the original on December 12, 2008. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
- ^ "NFL Stats: by Player Category". Nfl.com. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
- ^ "Redskins Place Colt Brennan on IR". fanhouse.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2009.
- ^ "Redskins cut QB Colt Brennan". ESPN. Associated Press. August 2, 2010. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Colt Brennan cut by Raiders". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. September 4, 2010. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Colt Brennan Signs with the Colonials" (Press release). UFL Press. June 3, 2011. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
Quarterback Colt Brennan signed a contract with the Hartford Colonials for the 2011 United Football League season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
- ^ "Omaha And Sacramento To Host Opening Games Of Four-Team 2011 United Football League Season In September" (Press release). UFL Press. August 10, 2011. Archived from the original on September 12, 2011. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
The UFL has suspended operations in Hartford, Connecticut, where the Hartford Colonials played the 2010 season at the city's Rentschler Field stadium. Colonials players will join the other four UFL teams through an allocation draft to be held on Monday, August 15
- Tribune Company. August 16, 2011. Archived from the originalon July 26, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
Dixon was not among the 24 players selected Monday by the four remaining teams in the UFL dispersal draft. ... Among other players not selected [were] ... former NFL quarterback Colt Brennan.
- ^ "Riders sign QBs Brennan and Willy". CFL.ca. Canadian Football League. The Canadian Press. February 28, 2012. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ Vanstone, Rob (March 2, 2012). "Roughriders' Brennan the talk of Saskatchewan". National Post. Retrieved May 10, 2012.[dead link]
- ^ Bach, Chris (April 26, 2012). "J.T. O'Sullivan Signed To Push Colt Brennan For Roughriders Back-Up Job". NFL Gridiron Gab. Archived from the original on May 12, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
- ^ McCormick, Murray (June 11, 2012). "Riders release Colt Brennan". Regina Leader-Post. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- Foxsports.com. Fox Entertainment Group. October 30, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ Montero, David (March 10, 2014). "LA Kiss ownership unveils uniforms, helmets". The Orange County Register. Santa Ana, California. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
- ^ a b Allen, Scott (August 13, 2014). "Former Redskins fan favorite Colt Brennan appears in premiere of AMC's "4th and Loud"". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ "University of Hawaii at Manoa, Journalism Program". Archived from the original on November 20, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
- ^ Tsai, Stephen (December 17, 2007). "Hawaii quarterback graduates from college". The Honolulu Advertiser. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
- ^ "Brennan Joins 1,200 Others In Graduation Ceremony". KITV. December 17, 2007. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2007.
- ^ "Hawaii Bowl: For Oregon State receivers coach Brent Brennan, it's a return to the beginning". The Oregonian. December 23, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
- ^ "Brent Brennan named San Jose State University head football coach". SJSU Athletics – Official Athletics Website. San Jose State Athletics. December 7, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
- ^ "Colt Brennan reportedly suffers head injury in Big Island crash". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. November 19, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
- ^ "Colt Brennan in serious condition following head-on collision". Hawaii News Now. November 19, 2010. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "Ex-Hawai'i record-setting QB Colt Brennan dead at 37". ESPN. May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Former QB Brennan is out of the hospital". The Washington Post. November 28, 2010. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ a b Kakesako, Gregg K.; Lewis, Ferd (July 26, 2012). "Colt Brennan released after his arrest for drugs, DUI". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
- ^ "Colt Brennan's blood-alcohol reading was twice the legal limit". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. July 31, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ Bernardo, Rosemarie (August 31, 2012). "Colt Brennan formally charged with drunken driving". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ Vorsino, Mary (November 13, 2012). "Brennan pleads not guilty to drunk-driving charge". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ Jennifer Sinco Kelleher (July 31, 2013). "Colt Brennan pleads guilty to DUI, fined $300". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Associated Press. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ a b Fujimori, Leila (December 11, 2019). "Former University of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan arrested on suspicion of DUI". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ Chinen, Kyle (August 4, 2020). "Former UH quarterback Colt Brennan arrested in Kona for trespassing while 'heavily intoxicated'". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Sneed, Brandon (November 1, 2021). "They Did Everything, But Nothing Could Ever Save Him". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Hawaii football legend Colt Brennan, who led an unforgettable era for UH, dies at 37
- ^ "The driving force behind Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)". Concussion Legacy Foundation. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Ken Belson and Benjamin Mueller (June 20, 2023). "Collective Force of Head Hits, Not Just the Number of Them, Increases Odds of C.T.E. The largest study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy to date found that the cumulative force of head hits absorbed by players in their careers is the best predictor of future brain disease". The New York Times. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
External links
- Washington Redskins profile
- Hawaii profile
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference