Craig Dominic Whelihan was born on April 15,1971 and is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League, XFL, and Arena Football League.
22 Facts About Craig Whelihan
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Craig Whelihan was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL draft.
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In 1990, Craig Whelihan transferred to the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California and played on the Pacific Tigers football team from 1992 to 1994.
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Craig Whelihan ended his college career ranked third on the school's list for completions, attempts and TDs.
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Craig Whelihan replaced Humphries as the starter effective Week 10 because Humphries suffered from concussion symptoms.
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Craig Whelihan lost a fumble in the Chargers' end zone, and Michael Sinclair recovered the fumble for a defensive touchdown.
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In 9 games, Craig Whelihan finished 1997 with 118 of 237 passes completed for 6 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, 21 sacks for 168 lost yards, and 29 rushing yards on 13 carries.
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Craig Whelihan again was the second-string quarterback in 1998, this time behind second-overall draft pick Ryan Leaf.
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Leaf had thrown three interceptions, and Craig Whelihan threw an interception in his first drive.
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In Week 11, Craig Whelihan completed 15 of 42 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown, and Craig Whelihan improved in the next game with 19-for-37 passing for 279 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception.
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On January 6,2000, Craig Whelihan signed with the Oakland Raiders.
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Craig Whelihan began the season with the Memphis Maniax; stuck at third string behind Jim Druckenmiller and Marcus Crandell, the league transferred Whelihan to the Chicago Enforcers midseason to replace Tim Lester.
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Craig Whelihan played for three different Arena Football League teams: the Orlando Predators, the Indiana Firebirds, and Las Vegas Gladiators.
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Craig Whelihan finished the 2001 season with 224 of 377 passes completed for 3,004 yards, 60 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
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In four games, Craig Whelihan completed 42 of 73 passes for 461 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions.
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Craig Whelihan returned to Orlando as a backup in 2004 and completed just 7 of 18 passes for 50 yards.
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Craig Whelihan signed with the af2 team San Diego Riptide on January 27,2005.
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Never playing a game for the Riptide, Craig Whelihan returned to the AFL in March 2005 and signed with the Las Vegas Gladiators.
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Craig Whelihan completed 58 of 92 passes for 684 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.
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In 2006 with the Gladiators, Craig Whelihan played all 16 games and started 5 and made 131 of 223 passes for 1,677 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions as well as 5 rushing touchdowns.
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On October 29,2006, Craig Whelihan signed as a free agent with the San Jose SaberCats, the AFL team in his hometown of San Jose.
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In 2003, Craig Whelihan became quarterbacks coach at La Costa Canyon High School of Carlsbad, California.