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RESEARCH
CONFIRMS: BUISSON CREATES HISTORY
September 24, 2008
Contact: Brian Ramsey, UAM Sports Information
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– Research has confirmed sophomore quarterback Scott
Buisson is the first player in NCAA history at any level to
pass for 400 yards and rush for 200 yards in a single game.
Buisson (5-10, 175, Metairie, La.) accomplished the feat
this past Saturday in a 51-48 win over Henderson State in a game
where he racked up 640 total offensive yards (424 passing, 216
rushing), breaking a Gulf South Conference single-game record
(591, Marty Washington, West Alabama, 1993) as well as breaking
his own UAM record of 570, set last season against Harding.
The closest player in history to come close to the feat was
retired NFL quarterback and famous Alcorn State alumnus Steve
McNair, who passed for 493 yards and rushed for 111 yards in a
contest with Jackson State on November 21, 1992.
Also in the win, Buisson completed 20 consecutive passes, tying
a NCAA Division II single-game record.
Buisson’s performance places fourth in NCAA Division II history
for total yards in a game and 15th at any level.
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