Professional football quarterback Chad Henne plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. Henne played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 2004 to 2008.
In March of 2009, The Miami Herald reported that the Dolphins were preparing Henne to succeed Chad Pennington as the team's starting quarterback for the 2010 season. However, Henne inherited the starting job in Week 3 of the '09 season when Pennington went down with a shoulder injury. Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins... Time to Make Room for Chad Henne
High School Star
Growing up in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, Henne attended Wilson High School where he received numerous honors. Henne was named first team all-state by the Associated Press as a senior, three time first team All-Berks County Quarterback selection, All-Berks/Lancaster Lebanon Offensive Back, second team All-State honors as a junior, and Parade magazine All-American as a senior. Following his high school career Henne played in the U.S Army All-American Bowl.
Leading The Michigan Wolverines
Henne started as quarterback his freshman season at Michigan, becoming the first to do so since Rich Leach in 1975. Henne led the team to the 2005 Rose Bowl losing to Texas Longhorns 38-37. The 2005 season started with a three wins and three loss record before winning the final four games and heading to the Alamo Bowl only to lose against Nebraska Cornhuskers 32-28. Henne led the Wolverines to an 11-0 record in 2006 and a Rose Bowl appearance against USC, losing 32-18. His senior season was marked by injuries. Missing two games, Henne came back to lead the Wolverines to the Capital One Bowl victory over the Florida Gators.
National Praise
Henne finished his college career with the second most touchdown passes in Big Ten history. Acknowledged for his accomplishments in 2006, he was a Manning Award, a Maxwell Award and a Davey O'Brien Award semifinalist. In 2008, following his senior season, Henne was named Capital One Bowl MVP and Senior Bowl North Offensive MVP.
Awards, Honors, and Conferences
- 2004: All-American Freshman Team Quarterback
- 2004: All-Big Ten Conference Honorable Mention
- 2006: Manning Award semifinalist
- 2006: Maxwell Award semifinalist
- 2006: Davey O'Brien Award semifinalist
- 2006: Walter Camp Award watchlist
- 2006: All-Big Ten Conference Second Team
- 2008: Capital One Bowl MVP
- 2008: Senior Bowl North Offensive MVP
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Chad Henne Vital Stats
- Mahalos Guide to Miami Dolphins
- Official Site of the Michigan Wolverines: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 224 lbs.
- Rookie Year: 2008
Chad Henne Timeline
1985: Born July 2 in West Lawn, Pennsylvania
2004: Played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl
2004: Began is Michigan Wolverines career
2007: Began the season suffering a knee injury in the second game
2008: Drafted by the Miami Dolphins
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