Scott Semptimphelter
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Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||
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Date of birth: | May 15, 1972 | ||||||||||
Place of birth: | Florence Township, New Jersey | ||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Delran (NJ) Holy Cross | ||||||||||
College: | Lehigh | ||||||||||
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Scott Semptimphelter (born May 15, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played five seasons in the Arena Football League with the Orlando Predators, Nashville Kats, Los Angeles Avengers, Detroit Fury and New York Dragons. He played college football at Lehigh University and attended Holy Cross High School in Delran Township, New Jersey.[1][2] He was also a member of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
College career
Semptimphelter was a two-year starter at Lehigh University. He threw for 3,349 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior in 1993. He passed for 6,468 yards and 51 touchdowns in his career.[3]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Semptimphelter spent time with the Dallas Cowboys' training camp roster in 1995 and 1996.[1][2]
Orlando Predators
Semptimphelter threw for 1,859 yards, 36 touchdowns and six interceptions in 1997 for the Orlando Predators. The Predators lost in the second round of the playoffs to the Iowa Barnstormers.
Nashville Kats
Semptimphelter was traded to the Nashville Kats in April 1998 for the rights to John Dewitt II.[4][5] He served as the backup to Andy Kelly.[6]
Los Angeles Avengers
Semptimphelter was traded to the Los Angeles Avengers in December 1999 for a third round draft pick.[7][8] Semptimphelter threw for 1,551, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2000. He was the first starting quarterback in franchise history.[6][9]
Detroit Fury
Semptimphelter was signed by the Detroit Fury on January 2, 2001.[10] He accumulated 3,508 passing yards, 76 touchdowns and 20 interceptions in 2001. The Fury lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Arizona Rattlers.[3]
New York Dragons
Semptimphelter was signed by the New York Dragons on April 25, 2002.[11]
Detroit Fury
Semptimphelter was traded to the Detroit Fury on June 3, 2002.[10]
Coaching career
Semptimphelter was offensive coordinator of Holy Cross High School in Delran Township, New Jersey from 1994 to 1997. He was offensive coordinator of Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee from 2003 to 2004.[12] He was quarterbacks coach for the Nashville Kats in 2005.[6]
References
- 1 2 "FOOTBALL RECORD BOOK" (PDF). lehighsports.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- 1 2 Blockus, Gary R. (July 31, 1997). "Scott Semptimphelter: A Predator In The Arena The Former Lehigh University Quarterback Has Thrown For 36 Touchdowns And Has Put His Team Into The Playoffs". mcall.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Fury Trade for Semptimphelter". oursportscentral.com. June 3, 2002. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ↑ Greene, Jerry (April 30, 1998). "Predators Finally Get Their Men". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ↑ Greene, Jerry (May 15, 1998). "Preds' On-the-mend Qb Is Always On The Move". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Kats Add Semptimphelter As Quarterbacks Coach". oursportscentral.com. March 21, 2005. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ↑ "Transactions". courant.com. December 16, 1999. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ↑ Terry, Mike (March 7, 2000). "Avengers Hold First Pick, but May Be Ready to Deal". latimes.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ↑ Larimer, Terry (May 28, 2000). "Semptimphelter Wants To Start In Arena League The Former Lehigh Star Now Plays Behind Qb Todd Marinovich In L.a.". mcall.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ↑ "Thursday April 25, 2002". arenafan.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ↑ "About Elite Football Skills". elitefootballskills.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
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