Scott Brunner (2004) - Hall of Fame - University of Delaware Athletics

Scott Brunner

Induction:
2004
Class:
1980

SCOTT L. BRUNNER
Football (1978-79)

One of the most successful quarterbacks in Delaware’s illustrious football history, Scott played under UD Hall of Fame head coach Tubby Raymond and led the Blue Hens to the NCAA Division II national title in his only year as a starter in 1979.

A native of Lawrenceville, N.J., Scott earned first team All-American honors by the American Football Coaches Association and was the Eastern College Athletic Confeence All-East Player of the Year in 1979 when he threw for 2,401 yards and a then school record 24 touchdowns in leading Delaware to a 13-1 record and a national title game win over Youngstown State.

He also served as a backup in 1978 and helped UD advance to the NCAA II championship game.

A 1980 Delaware graduate, Scott was selected in the sixth round of the National Football League draft by the New York Giants and enjoyed a solid six-year professional career. He played with the Giants (1980-83), Denver Broncos (1984), Green Bay Packers (1985), and St. Louis Cardinals (1985) and threw for 6,457 yards and 29 touchdowns in 30 career starts. He led the Giants to the NFC semifinals in 1981.

He was inducted into the NCAA Division II Hall of Fame in 2002 and has remained active in college football as a television and radio announcer and as a quarterbacks coach.