Erik Douglas Ainge was born on June 12,1986 and is a former American football quarterback.
25 Facts About Erik Ainge
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Erik Ainge was drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
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Erik Ainge is the nephew of former NBA and MLB player Danny Ainge, who is currently an executive with the Utah Jazz.
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Erik Ainge was raised just outside Portland in Hillsboro, Oregon, where he was a star athlete at Glencoe High School.
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Erik Ainge was a two-year starter at quarterback on the football team, leading the Glencoe Crimson Tide as deep as the Oregon state quarterfinals.
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Erik Ainge eventually signed with the University of Tennessee to play college football under head coach Phillip Fulmer.
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Erik Ainge's head hit the goalpost on the play, tweaking his neck.
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Erik Ainge had a new position coach when David Cutcliffe replaced Randy Sanders as Tennessee's offensive coordinator.
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Erik Ainge finished the day with 333 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and one interception.
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Erik Ainge's 84-yard pass to wide receiver Robert Meachem in Tennessee's win over Memphis is tied for the fifth-longest pass play in school history.
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Erik Ainge missed the majority of Tennessee's two losses following the South Carolina game before returning to lead his team to season-ending wins against Vanderbilt and Kentucky.
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In March 2007, Erik Ainge underwent surgery for a torn meniscus.
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Erik Ainge stated that the injury occurred during weightlifting exercises.
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Erik Ainge was able to achieve this success despite nagging injuries which hampered him all season, including a broken pinky finger on his throwing hand and a shoulder injury on his throwing arm.
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Erik Ainge was selected in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the New York Jets with the 162nd overall pick.
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In May 2008, Erik Ainge underwent surgery on the little finger on his throwing hand.
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On November 21,2008, Erik Ainge was suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on steroids and related substances.
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Erik Ainge was able to rejoin the team on December 15,2008, following the New York Jets' game against the Buffalo Bills.
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Erik Ainge was expected to compete with Kellen Clemens and Kevin O'Connell for the final quarterback roster spot on the team in 2010.
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Erik Ainge made an announcement to The Associated Press on June 23,2011, stating that he would retire from the NFL due to injuries sustained to his throwing shoulder and right foot.
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On January 3,2017, The Erik Ainge Show debuted on FM 99.1 Sports Radio WNML in Knoxville, TN.
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Erik Ainge is joined every morning by Brian Rice at 9:00 AM EST.
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Erik Ainge continued to struggle with these issues in the NFL before seeking help.
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Erik Ainge suffers from rapid cycling bipolar disorder, for which he has been treated in addition to his drug and alcohol treatment.
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On July 28,2013, Erik Ainge was arrested for driving under the influence in Knoxville.