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A four-time letterwinner (1996-99) and starting quarterback in Stanford's Rose Bowl season of 1999, Husak completed a five-year career in the NFL in 2004. After receiving his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Stanford in 2000, Husak embarked on an NFL career that took him to the Washington Redskins (2000), Denver Broncos (2001), Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe (2002), New York Jets (2002-03) and the Cleveland Browns (2004). Husak, named First-Team All-Pac-10 in 1999, was a sixth round pick by the Redskins in the 2000 NFL Draft.
During his Cardinal career, Husak threw for 6,564 yards and 41 touchdowns while starting at quarterback in 1998 and '99. He is currently the school's No. 5 all-time leading passer and No. 5 in career touchdown passes. His two years as the starter both rank among the best single seasons in school history. His 3,092 yards passing in 1998 is No. 3 on Stanford's single season list and his 2,688 yards in 1999 is No. 8.
In 1999, Husak led the Cardinal to its first Rose Bowl appearance in 28 years. Despite losing to Wisconsin 17-9 in the 2000 Rose Bowl, Stanford's 1999 season was one of the best in school history. Led by Husak, the Cardinal offense set school records for points scored (409), scoring average (37.2), most touchdowns (52) and most yards in total offense (5,138).
Last Updated: July 24, 2006