Looking back at the career of Tommy Armstong following retirement from playing football

Sep 24, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) passes the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

A former Husker quarterback has announced that he is retiring from football. Tommy Armstrong spent the last two seasons as the quarterback of the Omaha Beef of the National Arena League.

In his final game, the Beef defeated the Sioux City Bandits 47-46 in double overtime of the NAL Championship Game. Armstrong was the game’s MVP, going 12-of-15 passing for 166 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran 17 times for 95 yards and four touchdowns.

Armstrong played at Nebraska from 2013 to 2016. In 45 career games, he threw for 8,871 yards, 67 touchdowns, and 44 interceptions. He ran for 1,819 yards and 24 touchdowns.

The quarterback ended his career in Lincoln as the school’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns. He held the record for total offense (10,690 yards), but that was broken in 2021 by Adrian Martinez.

You can find photos recapping the career of Tommy Armstrong below.

Nov. 9, 2013; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsNov. 9, 2013; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsNov. 9, 2013; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) passes the ball in the third quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Nebraska won 17-13. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsNov. 9, 2013; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) runs the ball…


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Publish date : 2024-08-07 11:15:18

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