Chad Salisbury

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Chad Salisbury
California Vulcans
Position:Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach
Personal information
Born: (1976-07-21) July 21, 1976 (age 47)
Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Perryopolis (PA) Frazier
College:Buffalo
Undrafted:1999
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
  • Al Lucas Hero Team (2007)
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.:1,051 / 1,684
Passing yards:12,109
TD-INT:217-60
QB Rating:101.42
Rushing TD:11
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Chad Thomas Salisbury (born July 21, 1976) is an American football coach and former quarterback. He is the offensive coordinator for California University of Pennsylvania, a position he has held since 2009. He was formerly the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach for the Los Angeles Avengers.[1]

High school and college careers[edit]

Salisbury attended Frazier High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. While there, he was a two-time All-State selection in football and basketball. After high school, he went to play football for both New Mexico State and Buffalo.[2][3][4] He earned honorable mention All-America honors from the Football gazette after the 1997 season.

College career statistics[edit]

New Mexico State Aggies
Season Passing Rushing
Cmp Att Yds TD Int Att Yds TD
1995 1 1 39 0 0 1 -8 0
1996 172 341 2291 11 12 48 -97 3
Buffalo Bulls
1997 218 384 2889 16 17 24 -92 0
1998 154 287 2058 15 13 19 24 0
NCAA career 545 1013 7277 42 42 92 -173 3

Professional career[edit]

In his Arena Football League career, Salisbury played for five teams, but spent time with six total. He first joined the AFL with the New England Sea Wolves and moved with the team to Toronto when they became the Phantoms.[5][6][7] He then played two seasons with the Chicago Rush. He played one season with the Columbus Destroyers, and was on the Georgia Force's practice squad before he finished his career by playing two seasons with the Grand Rapids Rampage.[8]

Career statistics[edit]

Passing Rushing
Year Team Cmp Att Yds TD Int Att Yds TD
2000 New England Sea Wolves 143 221 1759 32 6 3 16 2
2001 Toronto Phantoms 92 156 1186 21 9 7 8 2
2002 Toronto Phantoms 176 263 2186 30 13 1 -1 0
2003 Chicago Rush 64 95 677 13 7 3 5 1
2004 Chicago Rush 42 67 438 8 0 5 4 2
2005 Columbus Destroyers 33 63 380 5 4 5 44 2
2006 Grand Rapids Rampage 289 480 3239 58 13 15 -1 2
2007 Grand Rapids Rampage 212 339 2244 50 8 3 1 0

Coaching career[edit]

On August 25, 2007, Salisbury retired after sustaining a concussion. However, he still continued in football as a coach and athletic director at Byron Center High School.[1] In August 2008, Salisbury was hired to the coaching staff of the Los Angeles Avengers to be the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach.[1] Preceding his time as an Arena League Football coach Salisbury began his tenure at California University Of Pennsylvania as the Vulcans' quarterbacks coach. Prior to the start of the 2016 football season, Salisbury was promoted to the Vulcans' offensive coordinator position. During Salisbury's first season as offensive coordinator, The Vulcans' completed an undefeated regular season. The Vulcans compete at the NCAA Division II level and are a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

Personal[edit]

Salisbury's nickname is "Big Country". His daughter's name, Braylin, was chosen after he heard former Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards' name numerous times while watching the 2004 Michigan-Michigan State game. His newest addition to the family is his second daughter Madalyn. On March 17, 2018, Salisbury married his fiancé Julie at a wedding ceremony held at the Southpoint Golf Club in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Slagter, Josh (September 11, 2008). "Ex-Rampage QB Salisbury joins Avengers staff". The Grand Rapids Press. Archived from the original on December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  2. ^ Wilson, Allen (August 29, 1997). "Big man at QB". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  3. ^ Felser, Larry (August 31, 1997). "Salisbury stakes his claim to major role in UB's football future". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  4. ^ Wilson, Allen (September 11, 1998). "Salisbury, UB look to get back on track against Lock Haven". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  5. ^ Cain, Sherman (April 14, 2000). "'Big' decision by Sea Wolves". Journal Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 6, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  6. ^ Wilson, Allen (April 29, 2000). "Ex-UB quarterback will face Destroyers tonight". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  7. ^ "Ex-UB Bull Salisbury picks apart Destroyers". The Buffalo News. April 30, 2000. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  8. ^ Wald, Bruce (May 6, 2007). "Frazier grad Chad Salisbury continues intriguing arena football career". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Archived from the original on December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.

External links[edit]

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