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Brian Griese is a professional football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL.
Fast Facts:
- Born: March 18, 19751
- Birthplace: Miami, Florida1
- Height: 6-31
- Weight: 214 lbs1
- Attended: Christopher Columbus High School2
- Alma-mater: University of Michigan
- Son of hall of fame quarterback Bob Griese2
- Position: Quarterback
- Selected to Pro Bowl in 20002
- Member of the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos during rookie season (behind John Elway)2
Years at Michigan
A walk-on at the University of Michigan, Brian Griese lead the Wolverines to a 31-23 upset over rival Ohio State University in the 1995 season as a backup. He repeated that in 1996, when he substituted again for injured starting quarterback Scott Dreisbach. Finally getting the start in 1997, Griese led the team to an undefeated season and a Rose Bowl victory over Washington State. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the NFL draft the next year.2
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