Andrew Luck

Former Stanford QB Luck Sets NFL Rookie Passing Record

Luck threw for 433 yards and two TD passes, breaking Cam Newton’s single-game passing record (422 yards) for a rookie as he led the Colts to a 23-20 victory over Miami.

2012/11/04

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Candlestick Park on October 7, 2012 in San Francisco. (Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Daily Madden: 49ers Are Fun To Watch

Alex Smith threw for a season-high 303 yards and three touchdowns, Frank Gore ran for 106 yards and a score, and the San Francisco 49ers amassed a franchise-record 621 yards in blowing by the Buffalo Bills 45-3 on Sunday.

2012/10/08

Josh Nunes and Andrew Luck of the Stanford Cardinal (L) warm up with their teammates before their game against the San Jose State Spartans and at Stanford Stadium on September 3, 2011 in Stanford, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

No. 21 Stanford Opens Post-Luck Era Vs SJSU

Back then, former Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh allowed defenders to sack the quarterback on select plays. Nunes ran into the huddle for his turn in the rotation, and Harbaugh threw him a curve.

2012/08/30

NFL’s Top Draft Picks In 2012 – What To Expect

A lot is expected of a top-10 draft pick, no matter their position. See who will do what once the season kicks off.

2012/08/27

Josh Nunes Wins Stanford QB Job, Replacing Luck

Cardinal coach David Shaw announced Tuesday that the junior won the lengthy and close competition against sophomore Brett Nottingham. He replaces the NFL’s No. 1 overall pick and two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up Andrew Luck.

2012/08/21

Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts drops back to pass under pressure of LaMarr Woodley #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game on August 19, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Daily Madden: Andrew Luck’s Strong Start

Former Stanford quarterback and Indianapolis Colts top pick Andrew Luck continues to get good reviews despite the Colts’ 26-24 pre-season loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday.

KCBS–2012/08/20

Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes for a seventy eight yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter during an NFL pre-season football game at Candlestick Park on August 10, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Daily Madden: Young Quarterbacks Impress In Pre-Season Play

Madden said he also was impressed with the 49er backup QBs in their pre-season win Friday night.

KCBS–2012/08/13

Andrew Luck (right) from Stanford holds up a jersey as he stands on stage with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after Luck was selected #1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

Stanford QB Andrew Luck Signs 4-Year Deal With Colts

The Colts signed the Stanford quarterback and No. 1 overall pick in the draft to a four-year, $22.1 million deal on Thursday.

2012/07/19

Colts Take Stanford’s Luck With No. 1 NFL Draft Pick

Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck has been selected first overall in the NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, followed by Baylor QB Robert Griffin III, who was taken by the Washington Redskins.

2012/04/26