University of Minnesota Athletics
David Pittman
2/4/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
David Pittman
Athlete
5-11, 190
Snellville, Ga.
Pasadena City College/Brookwood High School
Considered to be one of the top junior college athletes in the nation Starred as a quarterback on the junior college level, but could project at a number of positions as a FBS (formerly Division I-A) student-athlete Received four stars from both Rivals.com, which ranks him as the No. 26 overall junior college player in the country Also rated as a four-star prospect by Scout signed with the Gophers in December and is currently enrolled at Minnesota will participate in spring drills.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Started two seasons at quarterback at Pasadena City College Led the California Community College system in passing as both a junior and a senior Set virtually all of Pasadena’s passing and total offense records while at the controls of the Lancers’ offense Finishes his junior college career with a staggering 556 completions for 6,346 yards and 61 touchdowns Earned second team All-America honors from JC Grid-Wire in 2007 after completing 303 of 453 passes (67 percent) for 3,643 yards and 35 touchdowns His 303 completions were a national junior college record for a season Also earned all-state honors from the California Community College coaches and was named the Mission Conference co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 Led the state of California Community College system in both passing yards (364.3) and total offense (421.5) per game Was also Pasadena’s leading rusher with 572 yards and six rushing touchdowns Had at least 30 completions in 7 of 10 games Totaled over 300 passing yards in 8 of 10 contests, including three games with over 400 yards passing Also tossed at least three touchdowns in 7 of 10 games, with one 5 TD game, one 6 TD game and one 7 TD game Had his most productive single-game outing against Santa Ana College in the 2007 season finale, completing 34 of 50 passes for 474 yards and seven touchdowns Burst on the California junior college scene as a freshman in 2006 Completed 253 of 380 passes (66.6 percent) for 2,703 yards and 26 touchdowns Earned honorable mention All-America honors from JC Grid-Wire and second team All-Mission Conference accolades Led Pasadena to a 6-4 record in 2007 and a 3-7 record in 2006 Coached by Kenny Lawler.
HIGH SCHOOL: Grew up in southern California before moving to Georgia for high school due to father’s job transfer Blossomed as a senior, leading Brookwood High School to the 2005 Georgia Class 5A state championship game and a 14-1 record.
RECRUITING: Selected Minnesota over offers from Arizona State, UCLA, Washington State and Mississippi.
PERSONAL: David Pittman was born March 26, 1988 Father, Danny Pittman, also played football at Pasadena City College.
Athlete
5-11, 190
Snellville, Ga.
Pasadena City College/Brookwood High School
Considered to be one of the top junior college athletes in the nation Starred as a quarterback on the junior college level, but could project at a number of positions as a FBS (formerly Division I-A) student-athlete Received four stars from both Rivals.com, which ranks him as the No. 26 overall junior college player in the country Also rated as a four-star prospect by Scout signed with the Gophers in December and is currently enrolled at Minnesota will participate in spring drills.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Started two seasons at quarterback at Pasadena City College Led the California Community College system in passing as both a junior and a senior Set virtually all of Pasadena’s passing and total offense records while at the controls of the Lancers’ offense Finishes his junior college career with a staggering 556 completions for 6,346 yards and 61 touchdowns Earned second team All-America honors from JC Grid-Wire in 2007 after completing 303 of 453 passes (67 percent) for 3,643 yards and 35 touchdowns His 303 completions were a national junior college record for a season Also earned all-state honors from the California Community College coaches and was named the Mission Conference co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 Led the state of California Community College system in both passing yards (364.3) and total offense (421.5) per game Was also Pasadena’s leading rusher with 572 yards and six rushing touchdowns Had at least 30 completions in 7 of 10 games Totaled over 300 passing yards in 8 of 10 contests, including three games with over 400 yards passing Also tossed at least three touchdowns in 7 of 10 games, with one 5 TD game, one 6 TD game and one 7 TD game Had his most productive single-game outing against Santa Ana College in the 2007 season finale, completing 34 of 50 passes for 474 yards and seven touchdowns Burst on the California junior college scene as a freshman in 2006 Completed 253 of 380 passes (66.6 percent) for 2,703 yards and 26 touchdowns Earned honorable mention All-America honors from JC Grid-Wire and second team All-Mission Conference accolades Led Pasadena to a 6-4 record in 2007 and a 3-7 record in 2006 Coached by Kenny Lawler.
HIGH SCHOOL: Grew up in southern California before moving to Georgia for high school due to father’s job transfer Blossomed as a senior, leading Brookwood High School to the 2005 Georgia Class 5A state championship game and a 14-1 record.
RECRUITING: Selected Minnesota over offers from Arizona State, UCLA, Washington State and Mississippi.
PERSONAL: David Pittman was born March 26, 1988 Father, Danny Pittman, also played football at Pasadena City College.
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