List of Maryland Terrapins starting quarterbacks


This is a list of the individuals who have played college football as a starting quarterback at the University of Maryland. The Maryland Terrapins have produced several prominent quarterbacks. Starting with three consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference championships from 1983 to 1985, the program was sometimes referred to as "Quarterback U". Since then, Maryland quarterbacks Boomer Esiason, Frank Reich, Stan Gelbaugh, Neil O'Donnell, Scott Zolak, and Scott Milanovich have been considered part of that tradition.

Quarterbacks

Individuals who started at least one game in a season are denoted with their name in boldface text. Players are listed in order of game experience.
, 2000-2001
, 1989-1990
, 1981-1983
, 1966-1968
, 1950-1952
, 1941-1942 and 1946, and William W. Skinner, 1892
, 1930-1932
, 1929-1931
, 1928 and 1930
, 1923-1924
, 1908-1913
, 1906-1907
, 1896-1898
, 1892
YearNameNotes
2015Perry HillsStarted eight games at quarterback.
2015Caleb RoweAppeared in 10 games, making four starts at quarterback and also serving as holder.
2015Shane CockerilleAppeared in 11 games primarily as fullback; started second half of Indiana game at quarterback.
2015Daxx GarmanAppeared in two games.
2014C. J. BrownPlayed in all but two games.
2014Caleb RoweAppeared in four games in relief.
2014Perry HillsPlayed as a quarterback against Iowa.
2013C. J. BrownPlayed in all but two games.
2013Caleb RoweSaw mid-season starting duties in injury relief.
2013Ricardo YoungMade rushing attempts in two games.
2012Perry HillsStarted first six games, before suffering a season-ending injury against NC State.
2012Shawn PettyLinebacker ; started final four games.
2012Caleb RoweAppeared against NC State and started against Boston College, before suffering a season-ending injury in that game.
2012Devin BurnsAppeared against Virginia and NC State, before suffering a season-ending injury in that game.
2012C. J. BrownInjured before the opening game; lost for the season.
2011Danny O'BrienStarted against Miami, West Virginia, Temple, Towson, and Georgia Tech
2011C. J. BrownStarted against Clemson; appeared against Temple, Towson, and Georgia Tech
2010Danny O'BrienStarted ten games after Robinson suffered a shoulder injury; remained starter for remainder of the season. Named ACC Rookie of the Year.
2010Jamarr RobinsonStarted against Navy,, and West Virginia.
2010C. J. BrownSaw action against, in which he broke his clavicle.
2010Tony LoganWide receiver; lined up as wildcat quarterback against FIU.
2009Chris TurnerStarted first nine games, before suffering an injury against NC State.
2009Jamarr RobinsonAppeared against California and NC State. Started last three games in place of Turner.
2009Torrey SmithWide receiver; lined up as wildcat quarterback against Virginia.
2008Chris TurnerStarted 12 of 13 games.
2008Jordan SteffyStarted season-opener against Delaware, suffered season-ending broken thumb on throwing hand.
2008Josh PortisSaw limited game action of 38 snaps, mostly in a "change of pace" role due to dual-threat ability.
2008Da'Rel ScottRunning back; limited role as a wildcat quarterback.
2007Chris TurnerStarted last eight games after Steffy was injured.
2007Jordan SteffyStarted first five games, but suffered a season-ending concussion against Rutgers.
2006Sam HollenbachStarted all 13 games. Champs Sports Bowl MVP.
2006Jordan SteffySaw limited game action, with five pass attempts against William & Mary.
2005Sam HollenbachStarted ten out of eleven games.
2005Joel StathamStarted against Florida State as a replacement for injured Hollenbach, and saw action in a total of three games.
2004Joel StathamStarted ten games.
2004Sam HollenbachStarted one game, participated in three total.
2004Jordan SteffySaw action as a back-up in six games.
2004Ryan MitchSaw action in one game with one completion on one pass attempt.
2003Scott McBrienStarted all 13 games., University of Maryland, 2004, retrieved 5 February 2009. Gator Bowl MVP.
2003Joel StathamSaw action in six games.
2003Orlando EvansSaw action in five games.
2002Scott McBrienStarted all 14 games. Peach Bowl Offensive MVP.
2002Chris KelleySaw action as a back-up in ten games.
2002Orlando EvansSaw limited game action with one incomplete pass attempt.
2001Shaun HillStarted all 12 games. Second team All-ACC.
2001Latrez HarrisonSaw action in four games; converted to wide receiver for the 2002 and 2003 seasons.
2000Calvin McCallStarted first eight games.
2000Shaun HillStarted the opener, in which he sprained his shoulder and missed much of the season. He returned to start the last two games.
1999Calvin McCallStarted nine games.
1999Latrez HarrisonStarted last two games, replaced McCall after he suffered a torn MCL.
1999Trey Evans
1999Randall JonesSaw action in season-opener as quarterback, then converted to a safety. Moved back to quarterback to replace Harrison in the finale.
1998Ken MastroleStarted seven games.
1998Randall JonesStarted four games in a change of pace role due in part to Mastrole's ineffectiveness. Jones was the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Maryland.
1997Brian Cummings
1997Ken Mastrole
1997Trey Evans
1996Brian Cummings
1996Ken MastroleFirst-ever redshirt freshman quarterback to start at Maryland, started three games, suffered broken clavicle against Duke.
1996Keon RussellSophomore transfer from American International College, saw action against Duke after Mastrole was injured.
1995Brian CummingsStarted six games.
1995Scott MilanovichStarted five games after four-game NCAA suspension for gambling on college sports.
1995Orlando StrozierAppeared against Tulane in relief of Cummings who suffered a sprained ankle
1994Scott MilanovichMaryland ranked 10th in the nation in passing. Second team All-ACC.
1994Kevin FoleyStarted against Wake Forest, appeared against West Virginia. Transferred to Boston University at end of season. Younger brother of Glenn Foley.
1994Brian CummingsSaw action in six games, but did not attempt a pass. Used in goal-line situations.
1993Scott MilanovichThird team All-ACC. Set Maryland single-season passing records at 3,499 yards and 26 touchdowns.
1993Kevin FoleySaw game action versus top ranked Florida State, where he ran for a touchdown.
1992John KaleoSet Maryland single-season passing record at 3,392 yards.
1991Jim SandwischSuffered elbow injury on throwing arm against Syracuse, which reduced playing time. Originally a walk-on punter in 1987.
1991John KaleoKaleo started against West Virginia in place of Sandwisch.
1991Tony Scarpino
1990Scott ZolakFour-time ACC Offensive Back of the Week.
1990Jim SandwischSaw limited action as back-up to Zolak.
1989Neil O'Donnell
1989Scott ZolakAppeared in eight games.
1988Neil O'Donnell
1988Scott ZolakAppeared in four games. Replaced injured O'Donnell in finale against Virginia.
1987Dan Henning
1987Neil O'Donnell
1986Dan HenningSet Maryland single-season passing record at 2,725 yards.
1985Stan GelbaughCherry Bowl MVP. Set Maryland single-season passing record at 2,475 yards.
1985Dan Henning
1984Frank ReichStarted the first four games until he suffered a shoulder separation against Wake Forest. Against Miami, Reich came off the bench to lead Maryland to the greatest comeback in college football history; he later repeated the feat in the NFL.
1984Stan GelbaughReplaced Reich after he was injured against Wake Forest
1983Boomer EsiasonFinished tenth in Heisman Trophy voting. Second-team All-American. Set Maryland single-season passing record at 2,322 yards.
1983Frank Reich
1982Boomer EsiasonSet Maryland single-season passing record at 2,302 yards and 18 touchdowns.
1981Boomer EsiasonBecame the starter after Dewitz and Milkovich suffered injuries in season opener
1981Brent DewitzStarted against Vanderbilt, and replaced by Milkovich after suffering sprained knee
1981Bob Milkovich
1980Mike Tice
1980Bob MilkovichReplaced Tice after a bruised hip against Wake Forest.
1980Brent DewitzAppeared in 11 games: Navy,
1979Mike Tice
1979Bob MilkovichStarted over Tice against Wake Forest.
1978Tim O'Hare
1978Mike Tice
1977Larry Dick
1977Mark MangesPre-season Heisman Trophy candidate, broke his hand mid-season.
1976Mark MangesFirst team All-ACC.
1975Larry DickStarted six games, while Manges convalesced from shoulder injury.
1975Mark MangesStarted first two games, suffered shoulder separation against Tennessee.
1974Bob AvelliniSet Maryland single-season passing record at 1,648 yards.
1974Mark Manges
1974Ben Kinard
1973Al Neville
1973Bob Avellini
1973Ben Kinard
1972Bob Avellini
1972Al Neville
1971Al Neville
1971Jeff Shugars
1970Jeff ShugarsStarted first three games, but lost starting job for four games midseason; became starter again against Clemson
1970Bob TuckerStarted against Miami, NC State South Carolina, and Syracuse; first black quarterback to start for Maryland; moved to safety in 1971.
1969Jeff Shugars
1969Dennis O'HaraConverted to tight end.
1968Alan Pastrana
1968Chuck Drimal
1968Dennis O'Hara
1967Chuck DrimalFive quarterbacks saw action during the season, including three starters. Pastrana sat out the season with a knee injury suffered in spring practice. Most efficient passer, 26-43 for 287 yards.
1967Jim Sniscak54-123 for 669 yards; started finale against Virginia.
1967Joe Tomcho
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1966Alan PastranaSet ACC record with 14 passing touchdowns. Set school passing record with 1,499 yards. Set Maryland single-season passing record at 1,499 yards.
1965Phil Petry
1964Ken AmbruskoMobile quarterback, entered season as centerpiece of the offense, but dislocated elbow in season-opener against Oklahoma.
1964Phil PetryDrop-back passer, sophomore reserve, played most of the season after Ambrusko's injury.
1963Dick Shiner
1962Dick ShinerSet Maryland single-season passing record at 1,324 yards.
1962Don White
1962King Corcoran
1961Dick Shiner
1961Dick Novak
1960Dale Betty
1960Dick Novak
1959Dale Betty
1959Dick Novak
1958Bob Rusevlyan
1958Dale Betty
1958Dick Scarbath
1957Bob Rusevlyan
1957John Fritsch
1956John FritschIn addition to being season passing leader, Fritsch set a school record with an 88-yard punt again Miami.
1956Bob Rusevlyan
1956Dickie Lewis
1955Frank Tamburello
1955Lynn Beightol
1955John Fritsch
1954Charlie Boxold
1954Frank TamburelloSaw significant playing time as a reserve.
1954Lynn Beightol
1953Bernie FaloneyInjured mid-season, replaced by Boxold as starter. Finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting. First-team All-American.
1953Charlie Boxold
1953Lynn Beightol
1952Jack ScarbathRunner-up in Heisman Trophy voting. First team All-American by unanimous consensus. Set Maryland single-season passing record at 1,149 yards.
1952Bernie Faloney
1952Bob DeStefano
1951Jack Scarbath
1951Bernie Faloney
1951Lynn Beightol
1950Jack Scarbath
1950Bob DeStefanoFilled in for injured Scarbath against, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia Tech.
1949Stan Lavine
1949Joe Tucker
1948Vic Turyn
1948Stan Lavine
1948Joe Tucker
1947Vic Turyn
1947Joe Tucker
1946Vic Turyn
1946Tommy Mont
1945Vic Turyn
1944Sal Fastuca
1943Joe Makar
1942Tommy Mont
1941Tommy Mont
1941Mearle DuVall
1940Mearle DuVall
1940Joe Murphy
1939Mearle DuVall
1939Joe Murphy
1938Charlie Weidinger
1937Charlie Weidinger
1936Charlie Weidinger
1935Jack Stonebraker
1935Coleman Headley
1934Norwood Sothoron
1934Jack Stonebraker
1934Earl Widmyer
1933Richard "Dick" NelsonStarted against VMI, Johns Hopkins, Tulane.
1933Earl Widmyer
1933Joseph CreccaSubstituted for Nelson in Duke game. Played against.
1932Ray PoppelmanStarted against Virginia, Navy, and.
1932Al WoodsStarted against St. John's.
1932Norwood SothoronSubstituted for Poppelman against Navy and Washington College.
1931Ray Poppelman
1931George "Shorty" Chalmers
1931Al WoodsStarted against
1930Ray PoppelmanStarted against Navy.
1930Al WoodsStarted against Western Maryland, Yale.
1930Bill "Moon" EvansStarted against. Substituted for Poppelman in Navy game.
1930George "Shorty" ChalmersStarting halfback, but frequent passer in Byrd's double-wing offense.
1929Bill "Moon" Evans
1929Augie RobertsonReserve quarterback.
1929George "Shorty" ChalmersStarting halfback, but frequent passer in Byrd's double-wing offense.
1928Gordon KesslerRegular starter.
1928Bill "Moon" EvansStarted in place of Kessler for the Yale game.
1927Gordon Kessler
1927Augie Roberts
1926Gordon KesslerStarted against.
1926Edward Tenney
1925Edward TenneyStarted against Yale and.
1924Arthur Kirkland "Kirk" BesleyAll-Maryland selection.
1924Bill SuppleeStarted against Yale.
1924George HeineReserve quarterback, saw action "in nearly every game".
1923Johnny "Boots" GrovesStarted against Yale.
1923Cecil "Tubby" Branner
1923Arthur Kirkland "Kirk" Besley
1922Johnny "Boots" GrovesStarted against Yale.
1922Henry GurevitchSubstituted for Groves against Yale.
1922Eddie Semler
1921Johnny "Boots" GrovesStarted against Syracuse.
1921Eddie Semler
1920Johnny "Boots" GrovesStarted against Syracuse.
1920Herbert "Herb" Gilbert
1920Eddie Semler
1919R. T. "Bobby" KnodeBrother of Kenneth Knode, Maryland quarterback. Started against.
1919Johnny "Boots" Groves
1918R. T. "Bobby" Knode
1917R. T. "Bobby" Knode
1916R. T. "Bobby" Knode
1916Jamie SmithStarted game against.
1915Ken KnodeSecond team Spalding's All-Maryland Eleven.
1914Ken Knode
1913Ken Knode
1913Lynn Loomis
1912Burton Shipley
1912Ken Knode
1912Lynn Loomis
1911Burton Shipley
1911Ken Knode
1911Walter Furst
1910Burton Shipley
1909Burton Shipley
1909Jimmy Burns
1908Ernest Cory
1908Jack Crapster
1907Curley Byrd
1906Curley ByrdThe forward pass was legalized this season. As a grad student at Georgetown, Byrd later became "the first quarterback in the East to master the forward pass".
1906Guy Firor
1905Harold John Caul
1905Pete Galt
1904J. V. Gill
1903Edmund C. Mayo
1902Joshua Marsh Matthews
1901T. E. "Tom" Bryan
1901J. Marsh Matthews
1900E. DuVal Dickey
1900J. Marsh Matthews
1899Earl Neilson SappingtonAlso served as manager.
1899Andy Grayson
1898J. Frank KenlyAlso served as team captain/coach.
1898Andy Grayson
1897J. Frank Kenly
1896J. Frank Kenly
1896Hanson Mitchell
1895N/ANo team fielded.
1894George Harris
1893Howard Strickler
1892Will SkinnerQuarterback and player-coach for Maryland's first officially recognized football team.
1892Clifton Fuller
1892Pearse Prough
Jack Brooks
Jack Brooks