Brett Salisbury
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Brett Jon Salisbury is a former college football
quarterback
at University of Oregon
, BYU, and Wayne State College
.
, grew up in Escondido, California
. He was a pitcher for the Escondido Little League that finished fifth in the 1981 Little League World Series
. He attended Orange Glen High School
, where he was quarterback for the school's football team. A highly-sought after recruit, Salisbury graduated in 1986 and accepted a football scholarship to Brigham Young University
.
winner Ty Detmer
. He left BYU after two years and attended Palomar College
, where he was named a JC Gridwire All-American and a California offensive player of the year. Salisbury set a number of scoring and passing records that still stand at the school. In 1991, he transferred to the University of Oregon
, where he was considered a successor to Bill Musgrave
. After losing the starting job due to a hernia injury in training camp, Salisbury primarily backed up regular starter Danny O'Neil
, but started three games for the Ducks after injuries to O'Neil.
In 1992, Salisbury left Oregon to pursue a starting job at a Division II college. After sitting out a year, he began playing for Wayne State College
in 1993. At Wayne State, Salisbury led the Wildcats to a 9–1 record while ranking second in Division II for passing efficiency with a rating of 166.3 and third in total offense with 373.2 yards per game. He was nominated for the Harlon Hill Trophy
, awarded to the most outstanding Division II football player.
After college, Salisbury played in the EFAF European League with the Helsinki Giants and Prague Panthers.
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...
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...
at University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
, BYU, and Wayne State College
Wayne State College
Wayne State College is a four-year public college in the Nebraska State College System in Wayne, Nebraska. The current enrollment is 3,571. The college opened as a State Normal School in 1910 after the State purchased the private Nebraska Normal College . The State Normal College became State...
.
Early life
Salisbury, the younger brother of former NFL quarterback Sean SalisburySean Salisbury
Richard Sean Salisbury is an American football analyst, former NFL and CFL quarterback, and actor.-Early life:Salisbury attended Orange Glen High School in Escondido, California...
, grew up in Escondido, California
Escondido, California
Escondido is a city occupying a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills, just north of the city of San Diego, California. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. The city had a population of 143,911 at the 2010 census. Its municipal government set itself an operating...
. He was a pitcher for the Escondido Little League that finished fifth in the 1981 Little League World Series
1981 Little League World Series
The 1981 Little League World Series took place between August 25 and August 29 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Taiping Little League of Taichung, Taiwan defeated the Belmont Heights Little League of Tampa, Florida in the championship game of the 35th Little League World Series.This was the fifth...
. He attended Orange Glen High School
Orange Glen High School
Orange Glen High School is one of the five public high schools in the Escondido Union School District in Escondido, California. It was established in 1962. The school earned the prestigious California Distinguished School Award in 2007...
, where he was quarterback for the school's football team. A highly-sought after recruit, Salisbury graduated in 1986 and accepted a football scholarship to Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
.
Football career
At BYU, Salisbury backed up eventual Heisman TrophyHeisman Trophy
The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
winner Ty Detmer
Ty Detmer
Ty Hubert Detmer is a former National Football League and NCAA quarterback. He starred at Brigham Young University, where he set many records and won the Heisman Trophy in 1990...
. He left BYU after two years and attended Palomar College
Palomar College
Palomar College is a community college with one campus and six education sites in San Diego County, California. The main campus is located in San Marcos, while the six education sites are located elsewhere throughout north San Diego County. The largest of these is the education center located in...
, where he was named a JC Gridwire All-American and a California offensive player of the year. Salisbury set a number of scoring and passing records that still stand at the school. In 1991, he transferred to the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
, where he was considered a successor to Bill Musgrave
Bill Musgrave
William Scott Musgrave is an American football coach and former quarterback. He is currently the offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.-Playing career:...
. After losing the starting job due to a hernia injury in training camp, Salisbury primarily backed up regular starter Danny O'Neil
Danny O'Neil
Danny O'Neil is a former American football quarterback.O'Neil grew up in Orange County, California before attending the University of Oregon and becoming the starting quarterback for the Oregon Ducks football team. In 1994, O'Neil led the Ducks to the Pac-10 championship and a berth in the 1995...
, but started three games for the Ducks after injuries to O'Neil.
In 1992, Salisbury left Oregon to pursue a starting job at a Division II college. After sitting out a year, he began playing for Wayne State College
Wayne State College
Wayne State College is a four-year public college in the Nebraska State College System in Wayne, Nebraska. The current enrollment is 3,571. The college opened as a State Normal School in 1910 after the State purchased the private Nebraska Normal College . The State Normal College became State...
in 1993. At Wayne State, Salisbury led the Wildcats to a 9–1 record while ranking second in Division II for passing efficiency with a rating of 166.3 and third in total offense with 373.2 yards per game. He was nominated for the Harlon Hill Trophy
Harlon Hill Trophy
The Harlon Hill Trophy is an award in American college football given to the individual selected as the most valuable player in NCAA Division II. The award is named for former University of North Alabama and National Football League player Harlon Hill...
, awarded to the most outstanding Division II football player.
After college, Salisbury played in the EFAF European League with the Helsinki Giants and Prague Panthers.