Quarterback Legacy
Some of the top quarterbacks in the history of college football and the NFL have graced the sidelines in College Park.

Maryland’s quarterback legacy includes All-American and Heisman Trophy runner-up Jack Scarbath, All-Pros Boomer Esiason and Neil O’Donnell, as well as Frank Reich, Scott Zolak and Shaun Hill.

Esiason (1988), Reich (1990-93), O’Donnell (1995, 2000) and Zolak (1996) have all appeared in the Super Bowl.

The top quarterbacks in school history include:

Jack Scarbath (1950-52)
Maryland’s spit-T quarterback was runner-up to Billy Vessels for the 1952 Heisman Trophy and a unanimous All-America selection. In three seasons, the Terps were 24-4-1 with Scarbath under center, including 10-0 in 1951.

Dick Shiner (1961-63)
An honorable mention All-America selection in 1962 and a two-time first team All-ACC choice.

Bob Avellini (1972-74)
Set school record marks at the time for single-game total offense (312 yards) and passing yards (314) while completing 21 of 31 passes in his first career start his sophomore year vs. Duke. He went on to have a 10-year NFL career.

Boomer Esiason (1981-83)
A two-time All-American who set 17 school records, Esiason led the Terps to the 1983 ACC championship and a berth in the Tangerine Bowl. Arguably the most prolific left-handed quarterback in NFL history, Esiason was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and league MVP in 1988.

Frank Reich (1983-84)
Best known for leading the Buffalo Bills back from a 32-point deficit in the 1992 NFL playoffs against Houston, Reich also commanded the second-greatest comeback in the college game as well, rallying the Terps from a 31-0 halftime deficit against No. 6 Miami (Fla.). Maryland pulled off the miracle upset 42-40, and Reich finished the season as one of the top-rated passers in the country. He appeared in four Super Bowls.

Stan Gelbaugh (1984-85)
Played behind Esiasson and Reich before moving into the Terps