Taylor Heinicke (born March 15, 1993) is an American football player. As of the 2013 season he is the starting quarterback for Old Dominion University.
Heinicke became the starter for Old Dominion in 2011. That year he led the Monarchs to a 10-3 record in the Colonial Athletic Association, but lost in the second round of FCS playoffs against Georgia Southern. He passed for 2385 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 1 interception, and he ran for 363 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also punted 4 times for 170 yards. Heinicke was named to the All-CAA 3rd team Offense and was the National Freshman Performer of the Year. Old Dominion finished ranked #10 in the Football Championship Subdivision.
In 2012, Heinicke led the Monarchs to an 11-2 record, while losing in the playoffs quarterfinals, again to Georgia Southern. That year, Heinicke passed for an FCS-record 5076 yards, 44 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. He ran for 470 yards and 11 touchdowns. He additionally punted 11 times for 475 yards. On 9/22/12, against New Hampshire, Heinicke passed for an astounding 730 yards and five touchdowns, a Division I record. In 2012, Heinicke was awarded All-American honors, CAA Offensive Player of the Year, and the Walter Payton Award.[1] Old Dominion finished ranked #6 in the FCS.
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