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Whatever happened to these 30 forgotten college football superstars?

By Dante Pryor

Peter Warrick #9 of the Florida State Seminoles: (Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport)
Peter Warrick #9 of the Florida State Seminoles: (Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport) /
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Rick Mirer #3, Quarterback for the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish in motion as snow falls during the NCAA Independent college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on 14th November 1992 in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. Notre Dame won the game 17 – 16. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images)
Rick Mirer #3, Quarterback for the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish in motion as snow falls during the NCAA Independent college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on 14th November 1992 in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. Notre Dame won the game 17 – 16. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images) /

21. Rick Mirer, quarterback, Notre Dame

When Rick Mirer was drafted second overall by the Seattle Seahawks, he was supposed to be Joe Montana or Joe Theisman. Notre Dame had not produced a great quarterback since then, and Mirer was to be the one.

Mirer started every game for the Seahawks as a rookie, setting rookie records for attempts, completions and yards. He and former Notre Dame teammate Jerome Bettis shared offensive rookie of the year honors.

Mirer had two issues during his NFL career. First, Mirer had an awful habit of throwing interceptions. 1994 was the only season Mirer threw more touchdowns than interceptions. Mirer also had to live up to being the next Joe Montana playing for organizations not as well run as the 49ers were at the time.

Mirer, however, is one of the greatest quarterbacks in Notre Dame history. When Mirer took over for Tony Rice in 1991, the Irish went to the Orange Bowl. 1992, Mirer’s finest season at Notre Dame, the Irish won 10 games and defeated the Florida Gators in the Sugar Bowl.

Mirer would set the single-season touchdown record (18) for the Irish. He and Bettis again shared an award, Sugar Bowl MVP. Mirer left South Bend first in career touchdowns (41) and second in total yards, completions and passing yards.

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