Scott Secules

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Scott Secules
Date of birth: November 8, 1964 (1964-11-08) (age 43)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Newport News, Virginia
Career information
Position(s): Quarterback
College: Virginia
NFL Draft: 1988 / Round: 6 / Pick 151
Organizations
 As player:
1988
1988-1991
1993
Dallas Cowboys
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Thomas "Scott" Wescott Secules (born November 8, 1964 in Newport News, Virginia), is a former professional American football quarterback who played 4 seasons in the NFL from 1989 to 1993 for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and the New England Patriots.

Secules was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 6th round of the 1988 NFL Draft and subsequently traded to the Dolphins. He only started his senior season at the University of Virginia as he was the back-up to future All-Pro Don Majkowski, but managed to lead the Virginia Cavaliers to a winning season and a victory over Brigham Young University in the All-American Bowl, where he was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Secules was also named First Team All Atlantic Coast Conference in 1987.

Secules spent most of his career as a back-up to Dan Marino. He may be best known for the nickname Scott "Won't You Let Me Take You on a" Secules given to him by ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman. The nickname was taken from the lyrics of the song "Sea Cruise" by Frankie Ford.

Secules currently works as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Preceded by
Don Majkowski
Virginia Cavaliers Quarterback
1987
Succeeded by
Shawn Moore