Justin Zwick was born on May 12,1983 and is a former American football quarterback who played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2002 to 2006.
14 Facts About Justin Zwick
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Justin Zwick played professionally with the Columbus Destroyers in the Arena Football League.
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Justin Zwick still holds the Massillon Tigers record for passing yards in a game - 407, vs Javon Ringer led Chaminade-Julienne his senior year, and passing yards in a season - 3,281, his senior year.
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Justin Zwick once held the record at Orrville High School for passing yards in a season, with 2,556 yards his sophomore year, but that has since been surpassed.
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Justin Zwick earned several accolades following his senior year, including a consensus All-Ohio selection, being named the Associated Press Co-Offensive Player of the Year, appearing on almost every All-American team, and garnering an Elite 11 invitation.
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Justin Zwick went to Ohio State as one of the highest rated quarterbacks in the nation coming out of high school.
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Justin Zwick was redshirted his freshman year, with Craig Krenzel and Scott McMullen already ahead of him at the quarterback position.
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Justin Zwick began the 2004 season, his sophomore year of eligibility, as the starter, and started the first six games of the year.
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Justin Zwick completed 17 of his 27 passing attempts for 189 yards in the bowl game.
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Justin Zwick started the season opener against Miami, because Smith was still suspended, and the following game against Texas.
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Justin Zwick would appear in four more games that season, after the Buckeyes had comfortable leads and the games were well in hand.
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Justin Zwick got his first professional experience with the Indianapolis Colts, who invited him to mini-camp on a tryout basis.
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Justin Zwick got an opportunity to work with his idol, Peyton Manning, but was not offered a contract following this chance.
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Justin Zwick was signed by the Carolina Panthers on June 11,2007, between their mini-camp and training camp.