Glenn Foley


Glenn Foley is a former American football quarterback. He played professionally in the National Football League with the New York Jets from 1994 to 1998 and the Seattle Seahawks in 1999 and in the Arena Football League with the New Jersey Gladiators in 2002.

Early life

Foley played high school football at Cherry Hill High School East in his hometown of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Boston College

Foley attended Boston College and played for the Boston College Eagles football team. In 1993, he led the Eagles in a 41-39 upset over previously undefeated Notre Dame and a victory over Virginia Cavaliers in the 1994 Carquest Bowl. To finish the season, he received 180 votes for the Heisman Trophy, finishing in fifth place.
Foley was selected in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft and played sporadically for the Jets from 1994 to 1998. From 1996 to 1998 he threw for 2,013 yards with 10 touchdowns vs 14 interceptions during that three-season span. Foley was the Jets' starting quarterback to open the 1998 season, but injuries resulted in Vinny Testaverde taking the starting job.
Foley was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in 1999. He was released in a cost-cutting move during the Seahawks' final cuts before the 2000 season.

Post–playing career

Foley worked at Sports Radio 950 AM in Philadelphia from August 2006 until March 2008 when WPEN joined ESPN Radio.
Foley was also camp director at Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania. In 2010, he served as the Academy's head football coach. In his only season as head coach he led the team to an 8-0 record. After leaving Valley Forge, Foley worked as an instructor for Football University.

Personal life

Foley's father, Ed Sr., was a quarterback for Boston College from 1963 to 1965. His brother, Ed Jr. is the current recruiting coordinator for the Temple Owls and was the head coach of the Fordham Rams from 2004 to 2005. Another brother, Kevin, played at the University of Maryland, College Park and Boston University.
Foley, married to his wife Theresa, has four boys and a daughter.As of 2011, Foley lives in Maryland.