Jamelle Holieway was born on June 25,1967 and is an American former college and professional football player who was a quarterback for the University of Oklahoma.
13 Facts About Jamelle Holieway
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Jamelle Holieway led the Oklahoma Sooners to a national championship in 1985.
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Highly recruited from Banning High School in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, under longtime head coach Chris Ferragamo, Jamelle Holieway attracted interest from a swarm of schools.
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Jamelle Holieway threw a 71-yard touchdown pass in that game to All-American tight end Keith Jackson.
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Jamelle Holieway was the first true freshman quarterback to lead his team to the national title.
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Jamelle Holieway tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on November 7,1987.
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Jamelle Holieway was running an option-play to the left and turned to cut upfield.
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Jamelle Holieway's left knee got caught on the Superturf on Owen Field.
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Jamelle Holieway underwent reconstructive knee surgery shortly after the injury, and rehabilitated in the offseason.
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Jamelle Holieway finished his Sooner career with 2,713 yards rushing on 539 attempts and 32 touchdowns.
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Jamelle Holieway's passing efficiency rating was 84.9 over 39 collegiate games.
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Later on, Jamelle Holieway acknowledged that he received favors from school boosters and Coach Switzer, but denied ever receiving any cash payments.
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Jamelle Holieway played professionally for the National Football League's Los Angeles Raiders and the Canadian Football League's BC Lions.