Marlin Briscoe to Return to UNO Feb. 7
Former football All-American Marlin Briscoe will return to his alma mater next Wednesday. Briscoe, the first black starting quarterback in professional football, will appear at the Milo Bail Student Center to discuss the recently-released book Third and a Mile: The Trials and Triumphs of the Black Quarterback, which chronicles the experiences of the first black quarterbacks.
The book is authored by New York Times sports columnist William C. Rhoden.
Briscoe's appearance is presented by ESPN Books. He will be at the Fireplace Lounge in the student center from noon-1:30 p.m. to discuss the book and to sign copies. In addition, several former UNO quarterbacks and many of Briscoe's teammates are expected to attend.
The Omaha native played at the school when it was Omaha University from 1963-67, establishing 22 records. He was a first-team NAIA All-American under the late coach Al Caniglia. Briscoe was one of the original inductees into the UNO Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975.
Drafted in the 14th round by the Denver Broncos, he started as a defensive back, then, because of injuries, was switched to quarterback by coach Lou Saban. He was installed as the team's starting quarterback before mid-season and passed for 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns. Briscoe set the team single-game record for total offense with 333 yards and still holds the record for total offense in a season by a rookie with 1,897 yards.
He went on to become an all-pro receiver with the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins and was a key member of the 1972 undefeated Dolphins. He played on Miami's two Super Bowl champion teams.
The book is authored by New York Times sports columnist William C. Rhoden.
Briscoe's appearance is presented by ESPN Books. He will be at the Fireplace Lounge in the student center from noon-1:30 p.m. to discuss the book and to sign copies. In addition, several former UNO quarterbacks and many of Briscoe's teammates are expected to attend.
The Omaha native played at the school when it was Omaha University from 1963-67, establishing 22 records. He was a first-team NAIA All-American under the late coach Al Caniglia. Briscoe was one of the original inductees into the UNO Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975.
Drafted in the 14th round by the Denver Broncos, he started as a defensive back, then, because of injuries, was switched to quarterback by coach Lou Saban. He was installed as the team's starting quarterback before mid-season and passed for 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns. Briscoe set the team single-game record for total offense with 333 yards and still holds the record for total offense in a season by a rookie with 1,897 yards.
He went on to become an all-pro receiver with the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins and was a key member of the 1972 undefeated Dolphins. He played on Miami's two Super Bowl champion teams.
