University of Arizona quarterback Tom Tunnicliffe looks to pass during the 1982 game against ASU. Arizona Daily Star file photo

Name: Tom Tunnicliffe 

Years at UA: 1980-83

Accomplishments: Tunnicliffe ranks in the top 10 in UA history in the following categories: 

• Career pass attempts: 3rd, 1,069 attempts 

• Career passing yards: 3rd, 7,618 yards 

• Career touchdown passes: 3rd, 46 touchdowns 

• Career interceptions thrown: 1st, 56 interceptions 

• Single-season pass attempts: 10th, 351 attempts (1983)

• Single-season passing yards: 8th, 2,520 yards (1982)

• Single-season interceptions thrown: Tied for 2nd, 17 interceptions (1981); also tied for 4th, 16 interceptions (1983)

• Single-game passing yards: 9th, 427 yards (against Pacific in 1982)

• Single-game touchdown passes: 1st, six touchdowns (against Pacific in 1982)


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