Retired FB Jersey Profile - #9
KEVIN SWEENEY (1983-86)
Sweeney finished his four-year career in 1986 as the all-time leading passer in NCAA history (10,808 yards) at the time, breaking the previous mark of 10,579, set from 1981-84 by former Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie.  A four-year starter at quarterback, Sweeney set or tied a total of 30 school, conference and NCAA records.  His 30 200-yard passing games tied an NCAA mark.  By finishing ninth in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1986, Sweeney became the highest finisher in league history for that prestigious honor.  He finished runner-up in balloting for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Year Award.
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Sweeney finished his four-year career in 1986 as the all-time leading passer in NCAA history (10,808 yards) at the time, breaking the previous mark of 10,579, set from 1981-84 by former Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie.  A four-year starter at quarterback, Sweeney set or tied a total of 30 school, conference and NCAA records.  His 30 200-yard passing games tied an NCAA mark.  By finishing ninth in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1986, Sweeney became the highest finisher in league history for that prestigious honor.  He finished runner-up in balloting for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Year Award.
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