Stephen Panasuk
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | January 19, 1989 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Howell, New Jersey | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | New Egypt (NJ) | ||||||||||
| College: | La Salle | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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Stephen Panasuk (born January 19, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the High Country Grizzlies of the National Arena League (NAL).
Panasuk has been a resident of Jackson Township, New Jersey.[1]
Early life
Panasuk attended Grafton High School in Virginia for his first three years as a Wide Receiver before moving back to New Jersey to play his senior season as a Quarterback for New Egypt High school.
In 2006, Panasuk attended New Egypt High School in the New Egypt section of Plumsted Township, where he was a quarterback for the Warriors football team.[2]
College career
La Salle
Panasuk attended La Salle University upon graduation from high school. He was a member of the football team in 2007, where he played in eight games as a true freshman. Following the 2007 season, La Salle ended its football program and allowed all their players to transfer to other schools to continue playing football.
Wagner
Panasuk chose Wagner College to continue his football career,[3] however Panasuk never appeared in a game for the Seahawks.
Professional career
Kentucky Drillers
Panasuk began his professional career with the Kentucky Drillers of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL).[4] He started 5 games before leaving for the Wyoming Cavalry.
Wyoming Cavalry
Panasuk quickly left the Drillers to join the Wyoming Cavalry of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[5] Panasuk ended his rookie year starting in 7 games and appearing in 9 games for the Cavalry.
Trenton Freedom
Panasuk returned to New Jersey in 2014 when he joined the Trenton Freedom of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL). During the 2014 season, Panasuk served as the backup to Warren Smith, who would go on to win the PIFL MVP.[6]
In 2015, Panasuk played in 10 games for the Freedom completing 63% of his passes for over 1,800 yards and 38 total touchdowns.
Wichita Force
Panasuk joined the Wichita Force of Champions Indoor Football (CIF) in 2016.[7] He led the Force to a 5-2 record completing 61% of his passes for 1,084 yards and 32 total touchdowns before signing with Cleveland.
Cleveland Gladiators
On April 26, 2016, Panasuk was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL) where he would finish the 2016 season.
References
- ↑ "Force finish 2016 signings with QB Panasuk, OL McGuire", Wichita Force, February 17, 2016. Accessed August 3, 2016. "A Jackson, N.J. native, Panasuk attended La Salle University before transferring to Wagner University."
- ↑ Mike White (September 14, 2006). "Young New Egypt team off to fast start". www.gmnews.com. Greater Media Newspapers. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Wagner 2008 Football Recruiting Class" (PDF). www.cstv.com. Wagner University. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Explosion take on winless foe after bye week". www.goerie.com. CyberInk LP and the Erie Times-News. March 24, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Defense leads Fever past Cavalry". www.nbcrightnow.com. Frankly and KHQ. June 9, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Trenton Freedom anticipate approaching season opener in PIFL". www.trentonian.com. Geroge O'Gorman. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ↑ Jeffrey Lutz (March 31, 2016). "New Force QB Stephen Panasuk fitting right in". www.kansas.com. The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved August 3, 2016.