Beau Martin Morgan was born on August 4,1975 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys.
22 Facts About Beau Morgan
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Beau Morgan was a member of the Memphis Maniax in the XFL.
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Beau Morgan played college football for the Air Force Falcons, earning third-team All-American honors in 1996.
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Beau Morgan was the starter at quarterback in a wishbone offense.
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Beau Morgan led the school to two consecutive state championships as a junior and senior, while being named MVP of both championship games.
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Beau Morgan finished with 5,000 passing yards and 70 passing touchdowns, while rushing for 2,200 yards and 25 rushing touchdowns.
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Beau Morgan finished 3rd at the Texas Relays in the long jump his senior year.
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Beau Morgan accepted a football scholarship from the United States Air Force Academy, after most schools viewed him as an athlete more than a quarterback during his recruiting process.
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Beau Morgan rushed 140 times for 600 yards and 5 rushing touchdowns, while completing 41-of-89 passes for 873 yards and 5 passing touchdowns.
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Beau Morgan became the eighth player in NCAA history to both pass and rush for more than 1,000 yards in a single-season.
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Beau Morgan's 1,498 rushing yards set an NCAA Division I single-season-record for quarterbacks.
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Beau Morgan became the first player in NCAA history to pass and rush for over 1,000 yards in two different seasons.
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Beau Morgan became the second player in NCAA history to both pass and rush for more than 3,000 yards in a career.
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Beau Morgan finished his college career with 594 carries for 3,379 yards, 42 rushing touchdowns, 3,248 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 6,627 total offense yards, 67 total touchdowns and 252 points.
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Beau Morgan was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1997 NFL draft on April 25.
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Beau Morgan dropped because of his two-year military commitment with the United States Air Force and the lack of a defined playing position.
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Beau Morgan was converted into a running back during training camp.
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Beau Morgan played in the preseason opener against the Oakland Raiders, making 3 receptions for 12 yards and 8 carries for 8 yards.
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Beau Morgan signed with the Memphis Maniax of the XFL for its lone season in 2001.
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Beau Morgan was the third-string quarterback behind Jim Druckenmiller and Marcus Crandell, but mostly played running back and wide receiver.
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Beau Morgan led the team in special teams tackles on the season, and he collected 17 carries for 37 yards, 10 receptions for 82 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns.
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Beau Morgan's brother Blane was a starting quarterback for the United States Air Force Academy and would later become an assistant football coach at the school.