Timmy Chang
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| Timmy Chang | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | October 9, 1981 (age 25) |
| Place of birth |  Waipahu, Hawaii |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| College | Hawai'i |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 2005 2005 2006 2006 |
Arizona Cardinals Detroit Lions Rhein Fire Philadelphia Eagles |
Timothy Kealii'okaaina Awa Chang (born October 9, 1981 in Waipahu, Hawaii) is an American football quarterback famous for leading the Warriors of University of Hawai'i. He is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL in 2005, but was cut in training camp. That year, Chang also played in the preseason for the Detroit Lions but did not make the final roster. He then signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, who allocated him to the NFL 'AAA'Europe in 2006. He played for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe for the 2006 season, in which he completed 79 of 91 passes for 867 yards, 14 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, while sharing playing time with Drew Henson.[1] He was in training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2006, but was cut before the start of the regular season.
[edit] Collegiate Records and Recognition
He currently holds the NCAA Division I-A records for total offensive yards (18,210), most career passing yards (17,078), most career plays from scrimmage (2,587), most passes completed without an interception (80), most passing yards in a game (597), most pass attempts in a game(69), and is second to Ty Detmer's 121 touchdown passes (120). He also holds the all-time interception record with 67.
Chang was MVP of the 2003 Hawaii Bowl and Co-MVP with Chad Owens of the 2004 Hawaii Bowl in victories over Houston and UAB, Chang was also a heisman canidate for the 2003 season.
Chang was awarded the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm award for the 2002 season
Chang says his greatest inspiration is none other than his little cousin Tim, who also dreams of becoming a Hawaii quarterback one day.
[edit] The CFL
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL acquired the negotiating rights to Chang in a Feb. 12, 2007 trade with the Edmonton Eskimos. [1] Chang signed with Hamilton on March 13, 2007.[2]
