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| Quarterback | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: November 15, 1977 | |
| Place of birth: Red Bank, New Jersey | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
College: Colgate
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| Undrafted in 2002 | |
| Debuted in 2002 for the Albany Conquest | |
| Career history | |
| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career Arena football statistics | |
| Passing yards | 11,906 |
| TDs-INTs | 221-64 |
| QB rating | 107.37 |
| Rushing yards | 708 |
| TDs | 58 (Active Career Leader - 22 in 2010, New AFL Record for QB's) |
| Stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Ryan Vena is an American Arena Football quarterback who currently a free agent. Vena attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York and graduated in 2000. Vena started his career in arena football in 2002.He currently has over 500 career touchdowns as of Friday April 23, 2010 reported on NFL network .His best years were with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers. With the AFL moving to an 18 game schedule, Vena was added to the Philadelphia Soul roster to back up starting quarterback Justin Allgood.
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Ryan finished his career as the Colgate and Patriot League's all-time leader in total offense with 9,435 yards. He was the first Patriot League quarterback to pass for over 7,000 yards and rush for over 2,000.
The holder of 13 Colgate records in total offense and passing, he led Colgate to three straight appearances in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs, and four straight winning seasons.
In 2011, Ryan was named to the 25th Anniversary All-Patriot League Team as the only Quarterback selected. And in 2008, Ryan was added to Colgate's Hall of Fame. http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/patr/sports/m-footbl/auto_action/a-CURyanVena00.jpg
Vena began his AFL career with the Columbus Destroyers in 2004. Vena was the Destroyers primary quarterback, throwing 3,081 passes, 57 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, but Columbus finished the season 6-10. In 2005, he returned to the Destroyers, but lost his starting position to Matt D'Orazio.
After the 2005 season, Vena moved to the af2, playing for the Albany Conquest. Vena had his most success playing for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers from 2007 to 2009. During that time, the Pioneers played in ArenaCup VIII and ArenaCup X, but lost both times. During the regular season, the Pioneers went 41-7. In 2007, Vena was named MVP of the ArenaCup even though he lost.
From 2006 to 2009, Vena played in the af2. When the Arena Football League returned in 2010, Vena was a member of the Iowa Barnstormers. The Barnstormers began the year with Brian Villanueva. But in the first game of the year against the Chicago Rush, Villanueva threw three interceptions without a touchdown, and Vena came in as a replacement. He started the rest of the season, throwing 3,924 yards, 78 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions.[1]
In 2011, Vena moved to the Philadelphia Soul and once again began the year as the backup behind Justin Allgood. But after the Soul started the year 1-3, Vena replaced Allgood as the team's starter. [2]
Official website - http://www.ryan7vena.com
