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University of Minnesota Athletics
Tom Parish Signing Day Bio
2/3/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
Tom Parish |
OVERVIEW: Listed as the No. 15 dual-threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com • ranked the No. 2 player in the state of Wisconsin by Rivals •rated as the No. 1 quarterback in Wisconsin by national recruiting analyst Tom Lemming • ranked No. 67 in the nation at quarterback by Scout.com • listed as the No. 112 quarterback in the country by ESPN and Scouts Inc. • rated as the No. 114 player in the Midwest by SuperPrep • earned three-star rankings from both Rivals and Scout • athletic quarterback can buy extra time with his legs or make plays in the quarterback run game • good feet with quick, smooth drops from center • solid ball-handling makes him effective in the play-action passing game • very accurate passer with good touch • keeps eyes downfield to find an open receiver, even on the run • has been timed at 4.6 in the 40-yard dash.
HIGH SCHOOL: Currently attends Arrowhead High School • helped lead his team to a 10-2 record in 2009, losing in the state semifinals to the eventual state champions • led his team to the state championship game and a 13-1 record as a junior in 2008 • completed 56.3 percent of his passes (71-of-126) for 1,057 yards in 2009 • tossed 13 touchdown passes and just four interceptions last season • finished his junior season 47-of-82 for 723 yards with eight touchdowns and six interceptions • rushed for 422 yards and six more scores in 2008 • coached by Tom Taraska.
RECRUITING: Selected Minnesota over offers from Iowa and Western Michigan.
PERSONAL: Tom Parish was born August 20, 1991 • son of Diane and Steve Parish • both his father and grandfather played college football at Wisconsin.
