Sandy Osiecki

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Sandy Osiecki
No. 11
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1960-05-18) May 18, 1960 (age 63)
Ansonia, Connecticut
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:Ansonia
(Ansonia, Connecticut)
College:Arizona State
Undrafted:1984
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
TD–INT:0-1
Passing yards:64
Passer rating:27.6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Stanley Eugene "Sandy" Osiecki (born May 18, 1960) is a former quarterback in the National Football League. He played college football at Arizona State.

Early life and high school

Osiecki was born and grew up in Ansonia, Connecticut, and attended Ansonia High School, where he played on the baseball and football teams. He was a three-year starter for the Chargers and helped lead the team to a New England-record 36 straight wins and two consecutive state titles.[1] He signed to play college football at Arizona State University after receiving scholarship offers from over 60 schools.[2]

College career

Osiecki played in one game as a true freshman and also started for the Sun Devils' junior varsity team.[3] He played one total snap as a sophomore.[4] After his sophomore year, Osiecki competed for the starting quarterback job, but ultimately Todd Hons was chosen.[5] Osiecki served as the team's holder and backup quarterback for his final two seasons.[6] He finished his collegiate career completing 13 of 28 passes for 204 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in 25 games played.[7]

Professional career

Osiecki was selected by the

1987 NFL players strike and was released after the strike ended.[15]

Personal life

Osiecki's son Mike was Connecticut's state Gatorade Player of the Year in 2008 and played college football at the University of Connecticut before retiring from football due to concussions. A second son, Ryan, played quarterback at the University of New Haven.[16]

References

  1. ^ Pucci, Mike (February 5, 2009). "Wildcat Osiecki officially a Husky". New Haven Register. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  2. ^ Cavanaugh, John (November 19, 1978). "Ansonia Makes Victory a Habit". The New York Times. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  3. Arizona Republic
    . September 16, 1979. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Clark, N. Brooks (September 1, 1982). "7 ARIZONA STATE". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  5. ^ "OU Is Out to Get Quarterback Hons". The Oklahoman. December 30, 1982. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  6. Arizona Republic
    . November 30, 1983. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "Sandy Osiecki College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "1984 USFL Draft: Territorial Selections". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  9. ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. February 14, 1984. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  10. ^ "Sandy Osiecki Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  11. ^ "REMEMBER WHEN ARCHIVED: WEEK 4". ProFootballHOF.com. October 7, 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  12. ^ "The Kansas City Chiefs reduced their roster to the..." United Press International. September 2, 1985. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  13. ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. May 7, 1986. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  14. ^ "Ex-Devil Osiecki finally in the right place". Yuma Sun. NewspaperArchive.com. August 1, 1986. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  15. ^ "NFL Strike Rosters". United Press International. October 1, 1987. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  16. ^ Conner, Desmond (November 1, 2012). "Mike Osiecki Leaves UConn; Father Says Football Days Over Due To Concussions". Hartford Courant. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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