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* [[BCS national champion]] ([[2003 Fiesta Bowl|2002]])
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* [[BCS National Champion]] ([[2003 Fiesta Bowl|2002]])
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* Second Team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] ([[2002 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2002]])
*Big Ten Champion (2002)
* First-Team [[Academic All-American]] (2003)
* [[William V. Campbell Trophy|Draddy Trophy]] (2003)
* [[William V. Campbell Trophy|Draddy Trophy]] (2003)
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* Second-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[2002 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2002]])
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*[[AFC North]] Champion (2005)
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'''Craig Krenzel''' (born July 1, 1981) is a former [[American football]] [[quarterback]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Ohio State University]]. As the starting [[quarterback]], he led the [[2002 Ohio State Buckeyes football team]] to a [[College football national championships in NCAA Division I FBS|national championship]]. He played professionally in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for two seasons, in 2004 with the [[Chicago Bears]], and the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] in 2005. Krenzel is currently a radio commentator for [[WBNS-FM|WBNS 97.1 The FAN]] in Columbus, which broadcasts the [[Ohio State Buckeyes football]] games.
'''Craig Krenzel''' (born July 1, 1981) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[quarterback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State Buckeyes]]. As the starting [[quarterback]], he led their [[2002 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|2002 team]] to a [[College football national championships in NCAA Division I FBS|national championship]]. He played professionally in the NFL for one season with the [[Chicago Bears]] in 2004.


==High school career==
==Early life==
Krenzel attended [[Henry Ford II High School]] (Sterling Heights, Mich.), and was an excellent student and a letterman in football (3 yrs), basketball (2 yrs), and baseball (1 yr). In football, as a senior, Krenzel completed 60 percent of his passes and threw for 1,760 yards and 25 touchdowns, and won USA Today honorable mention All-America accolades that year.
Krenzel attended [[Henry Ford II High School]] ([[Sterling Heights, Michigan|Sterling Heights, Mich.]]), and was an excellent student and a letterman in football (3 yrs), basketball (2 yrs), and baseball (1 yr). In football, as a senior, Krenzel completed 60 percent of his passes and threw for 1,760 yards and 25 touchdowns, and won USA Today honorable mention All-America accolades that year.


==College career==
==College career==
Krenzel played in college for The Ohio State Buckeyes. After quarterback [[Steve Bellisari]] was suspended from play due to an alcohol-related police charge late in the 2001 season, Krenzel earned the starting position against Michigan and led the Buckeyes to their first win in Ann Arbor since 1987.{{r|layden20030811}} His most successful year was 2002, when he led Ohio State to the [[BCS National Championship Game|national championship]]. Krenzel was 24-2 as a starter (while appearing in 27 games, appearing in relief of Scott McMullen in a loss to Illinois in 2001).
Krenzel played in college for The Ohio State Buckeyes. After quarterback [[Steve Bellisari]] was suspended from play due to an alcohol-related police charge late in the 2001 season, Krenzel earned the starting position against Michigan and led the Buckeyes to their first win in Ann Arbor since 1987.{{r|layden20030811}} His most successful year was 2002 when he led Ohio State to the [[BCS National Championship Game|national championship]]. Krenzel was 24–2 as a starter (while appearing in 27 games, appearing in relief of Scott McMullen in a loss to Illinois in 2001).


Krenzel graduated from [[The Ohio State University]] with a degree in [[molecular genetics]] and a GPA of 3.75. He did research as part of a selective [[oncology]] laboratory at the [[Ohio State University Medical Center]].{{r|layden20030811}} Krenzel was named a First-Team [[Academic All-American]] and Academic All-American of the Year, and received three Academic All-[[Big Ten]] awards, the [[Today's Top VIII Award]], a National Football Foundation Hall of Fame post-graduate scholarship, ''Sporting News''' Socrates Award, and the [[Draddy Trophy]].<ref name="ffkrenzel">{{cite web | url=http://www.footballfoundation.org/nff/biography/782/craig-krenzel | title=Craig Krenzel | accessdate=March 21, 2011 | publisher=National Football Foundation | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002180508/http://www.footballfoundation.org/nff/biography/782/craig-krenzel | archivedate=October 2, 2011 }}</ref>
Krenzel graduated from [[The Ohio State University]]<!--Wikipedians do not use "The" as part of Ohio State's name; it is considered a marketing gimmick, and routinely deleted.--> with a degree in [[molecular genetics]] and a GPA of 3.75. He did research as part of a selective [[oncology]] laboratory at the [[Ohio State University Medical Center]].{{r|layden20030811}} Krenzel was named a First-team [[Academic All-American]] and Academic All-American of the Year, and received three Academic All-[[Big Ten]] awards, the [[Today's Top VIII Award]], a National Football Foundation Hall of Fame post-graduate scholarship, ''Sporting News''' Socrates Award, and the [[Draddy Trophy]].<ref name="ffkrenzel">{{cite web | url=http://www.footballfoundation.org/nff/biography/782/craig-krenzel | title=Craig Krenzel | access-date=March 21, 2011 | publisher=National Football Foundation | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002180508/http://www.footballfoundation.org/nff/biography/782/craig-krenzel | archive-date=October 2, 2011 }}</ref>


Krenzel's brother Brian was also talented in both academics and athletics, playing for the [[Duke Blue Devils football]] team before graduating from the [[University of Louisville School of Medicine]].<ref name="layden20030811">{{cite news | url=http://cnnsi.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?expire=&title=Craig+Krenzel%2C+national+champion+quarterback+and+-+08.11.03+-+SI+Vault&urlID=409671987&action=cpt&partnerID=289881&fb=Y&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsportsillustrated.cnn.com%2Fvault%2Farticle%2Fmagazine%2FMAG1029307%2F2%2Findex.htm | title=A Beautiful Mind | accessdate=March 21, 2011 | author=Layden, Tim | date=August 11, 2003 | publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref>
Krenzel's brother Brian was also talented in both academics and athletics, playing for the [[Duke Blue Devils football]] team before graduating from the [[University of Louisville School of Medicine]].<ref name="layden20030811">{{cite news | url=http://cnnsi.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?expire=&title=Craig+Krenzel%2C+national+champion+quarterback+and+-+08.11.03+-+SI+Vault&urlID=409671987&action=cpt&partnerID=289881&fb=Y&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsportsillustrated.cnn.com%2Fvault%2Farticle%2Fmagazine%2FMAG1029307%2F2%2Findex.htm | title=A Beautiful Mind | access-date=March 21, 2011 | author=Layden, Tim | date=August 11, 2003 | publisher=Sports Illustrated | archive-date=March 12, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312043357/http://cnnsi.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?expire=&title=Craig+Krenzel,+national+champion+quarterback+and+-+08.11.03+-+SI+Vault&urlID=409671987&action=cpt&partnerID=289881&fb=Y&url=http:%2F%2Fsportsillustrated.cnn.com%2Fvault%2Farticle%2Fmagazine%2FMAG1029307%2F2%2Findex.htm | url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Krenzel was drafted in the 5th round of the [[2004 NFL Draft]] by the [[Chicago Bears]], for whom he played the 2004 season. Despite poor passing statistics, Krenzel won his first three starts at quarterback with the Bears, including a win over the [[San Francisco 49ers]], which was at the time starting [[Ken Dorsey]] at quarterback, the same quarterback that started for the [[Miami Hurricanes]] during the 2003 National Championship game. However, he lost his final two starts with the Bears and injured his ankle, ending his season win a 3-2 record as a starter. In 2005, he was cut by the Bears in the offseason and he signed with the [[Cincinnati Bengals]]. He was the third-string quarterback on the team behind [[Carson Palmer]] and [[Jon Kitna]]. Krenzel was part of Cincinnati's first winning season in 15 years, helping the Bengals win the 2005 [[AFC North]] Division title. He was released by the Bengals in May 2006 due to an elbow injury that he sustained that eventually required [[Tommy John surgery]].
Krenzel was drafted in the fifth round of the [[2004 NFL draft]] by the [[Chicago Bears]], for whom he played the 2004 season.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2023-05-06}}</ref> Despite poor passing statistics, Krenzel won his first three starts at quarterback with the Bears, including a win over the [[San Francisco 49ers]], which was at the time starting [[Ken Dorsey]] at quarterback, the same quarterback that started for the [[Miami Hurricanes]] during the 2003 National Championship game. However, he lost his final two starts with the Bears and injured his ankle, ending his season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Craig Krenzel 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KrenCr00/gamelog/2004/ |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2005, he was cut by the Bears in the offseason and he signed with the [[Cincinnati Bengals]]. He was the third-string quarterback on the team behind [[Carson Palmer]] and [[Jon Kitna]]. He was released by the Bengals in May 2006 due to an elbow injury that he sustained that eventually required [[Tommy John surgery]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-05-15 |title=Bengals cut Krenzel from crowded QB depth chart |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2446054 |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
== After the NFL ==
Krenzel now works as a commentator on 97.1 The Fan in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. Craig is known for his [[Joke|bit]] known as the "[[Mike Tomczak]] Story".
Krenzel now works as a commentator on [[WBNS-FM|97.1 The Fan]] in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. Craig is known for his [[Joke|bit]] known as the "[[Mike Tomczak]] Story."


He is also a spokesman for JD Equipment and has acted in several commercial spots.
He is also a spokesman for JD Equipment and has acted in several commercial spots.


Krenzel now is a partner of the Arthur Krenzel Lett Insurance Group in Columbus, Ohio and Winfield, West Virginia. Craig Lett, his business partner, is the son of the Major League pitcher [[Jim Lett]] of the [[Cincinnati Reds]].
Krenzel now is a partner of the Arthur Krenzel Lett Insurance Group in Columbus, Ohio and Winfield, West Virginia. Craig Lett, his business partner, is the son of the Minor League pitcher [[Jim Lett]] of the [[Cincinnati Reds]].


==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:35, 19 October 2024

Craig Krenzel
No. 6, 16
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1981-07-01) July 1, 1981 (age 43)
Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Henry Ford II (Sterling Heights)
College:Ohio State
NFL draft:2004 / round: 5 / pick: 148
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Pass attempts:127
Pass completions:59
Percentage:46.5
TD–INT:3–6
Passing yards:718
Passer rating:52.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Craig Krenzel (born July 1, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. As the starting quarterback, he led their 2002 team to a national championship. He played professionally in the NFL for one season with the Chicago Bears in 2004.

Early life

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Krenzel attended Henry Ford II High School (Sterling Heights, Mich.), and was an excellent student and a letterman in football (3 yrs), basketball (2 yrs), and baseball (1 yr). In football, as a senior, Krenzel completed 60 percent of his passes and threw for 1,760 yards and 25 touchdowns, and won USA Today honorable mention All-America accolades that year.

College career

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Krenzel played in college for The Ohio State Buckeyes. After quarterback Steve Bellisari was suspended from play due to an alcohol-related police charge late in the 2001 season, Krenzel earned the starting position against Michigan and led the Buckeyes to their first win in Ann Arbor since 1987.[1] His most successful year was 2002 when he led Ohio State to the national championship. Krenzel was 24–2 as a starter (while appearing in 27 games, appearing in relief of Scott McMullen in a loss to Illinois in 2001).

Krenzel graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in molecular genetics and a GPA of 3.75. He did research as part of a selective oncology laboratory at the Ohio State University Medical Center.[1] Krenzel was named a First-team Academic All-American and Academic All-American of the Year, and received three Academic All-Big Ten awards, the Today's Top VIII Award, a National Football Foundation Hall of Fame post-graduate scholarship, Sporting News' Socrates Award, and the Draddy Trophy.[2]

Krenzel's brother Brian was also talented in both academics and athletics, playing for the Duke Blue Devils football team before graduating from the University of Louisville School of Medicine.[1]

Professional career

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Krenzel was drafted in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, for whom he played the 2004 season.[3] Despite poor passing statistics, Krenzel won his first three starts at quarterback with the Bears, including a win over the San Francisco 49ers, which was at the time starting Ken Dorsey at quarterback, the same quarterback that started for the Miami Hurricanes during the 2003 National Championship game. However, he lost his final two starts with the Bears and injured his ankle, ending his season.[4] In 2005, he was cut by the Bears in the offseason and he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was the third-string quarterback on the team behind Carson Palmer and Jon Kitna. He was released by the Bengals in May 2006 due to an elbow injury that he sustained that eventually required Tommy John surgery.[5]

Personal life

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Krenzel now works as a commentator on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, Ohio. Craig is known for his bit known as the "Mike Tomczak Story."

He is also a spokesman for JD Equipment and has acted in several commercial spots.

Krenzel now is a partner of the Arthur Krenzel Lett Insurance Group in Columbus, Ohio and Winfield, West Virginia. Craig Lett, his business partner, is the son of the Minor League pitcher Jim Lett of the Cincinnati Reds.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Layden, Tim (August 11, 2003). "A Beautiful Mind". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on March 12, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  2. ^ "Craig Krenzel". National Football Foundation. Archived from the original on October 2, 2011. Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  3. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  4. ^ "Craig Krenzel 2004 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Bengals cut Krenzel from crowded QB depth chart". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 15, 2006. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
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