Post by fwp on Apr 14, 2010 19:00:05 GMT -5
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Former University of Wisconsin quarterback Matt Schabert, who took part in one of the most famous plays in the recent history of the program, is back playing football in Madison.
Schabert, who delivered the 79-yard touchdown pass to Lee Evans that helped the Badgers defeat defending national champion Ohio State in 2003, has signed a contract with the Wisconsin Wolfpack indoor football team and will compete for the starting job.
Schabert is no stranger to the indoor game. Most recently, he spent the 2008 season and part of 2009 with the Wilkes Barre/Scranton (Pa.) Pioneers of af2 before signing with the Milwaukee Iron.
The Wolfpack (1-1) have just one active quarterback on their roster, Dan Roberts, as Brian Ryczkowski was lost to a broken collarbone and Shane Adler left the team.
Wisconsin, which competes in the Continental Indoor Football League, plays Friday at Fort Wayne.
"Matt is a great acquisition for us at this stage in the season," Wolfpack offensive coordinator Dave Mogensen. "He has the indoor experience that we need and will team with Dan Roberts to give us a great set of quarterbacks."
Schabert spent three years at Wisconsin but mostly as a backup. He is best known coming off the bench in relief of the injured Jim Sorgi in that 2003 night game at Camp Randall Stadium against the Buckeyes, whose 19-game winning streak was snapped.
Schabert was beaten out for the starting job in 2004 by John Stocco and later transferred to Eastern Illinois.
His indoor football career began in 2006 with the Peoria Roughriders of the United Indoor Football League; he led the team in passing and rushing touchdowns.
In 2007, he played with the Chicago Slaughter of the CIFL, starting five games. He threw 12 touchdowns and just three interceptions and also rushed for eight touchdowns.
Schabert played his prep football for his father at Larkin High School in Elgin, Ill. He was named to numerous All-State teams and, according to the Wolfpack, still holds the Illinois high school record for most consecutive games with 100 or more yards passing with 32.
"Matt is excited about coming back to Madison," said Mogensen. "He loves the city and is looking forward to giving Madison football fans some more great football memories."
Former University of Wisconsin quarterback Matt Schabert, who took part in one of the most famous plays in the recent history of the program, is back playing football in Madison.
Schabert, who delivered the 79-yard touchdown pass to Lee Evans that helped the Badgers defeat defending national champion Ohio State in 2003, has signed a contract with the Wisconsin Wolfpack indoor football team and will compete for the starting job.
Schabert is no stranger to the indoor game. Most recently, he spent the 2008 season and part of 2009 with the Wilkes Barre/Scranton (Pa.) Pioneers of af2 before signing with the Milwaukee Iron.
The Wolfpack (1-1) have just one active quarterback on their roster, Dan Roberts, as Brian Ryczkowski was lost to a broken collarbone and Shane Adler left the team.
Wisconsin, which competes in the Continental Indoor Football League, plays Friday at Fort Wayne.
"Matt is a great acquisition for us at this stage in the season," Wolfpack offensive coordinator Dave Mogensen. "He has the indoor experience that we need and will team with Dan Roberts to give us a great set of quarterbacks."
Schabert spent three years at Wisconsin but mostly as a backup. He is best known coming off the bench in relief of the injured Jim Sorgi in that 2003 night game at Camp Randall Stadium against the Buckeyes, whose 19-game winning streak was snapped.
Schabert was beaten out for the starting job in 2004 by John Stocco and later transferred to Eastern Illinois.
His indoor football career began in 2006 with the Peoria Roughriders of the United Indoor Football League; he led the team in passing and rushing touchdowns.
In 2007, he played with the Chicago Slaughter of the CIFL, starting five games. He threw 12 touchdowns and just three interceptions and also rushed for eight touchdowns.
Schabert played his prep football for his father at Larkin High School in Elgin, Ill. He was named to numerous All-State teams and, according to the Wolfpack, still holds the Illinois high school record for most consecutive games with 100 or more yards passing with 32.
"Matt is excited about coming back to Madison," said Mogensen. "He loves the city and is looking forward to giving Madison football fans some more great football memories."