Episode 272 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re beginning our block of episodes on the most famous of Brett Favre’s backups.

After a successful high school career in Texas, Ty Detmer appeared to be headed for a successful career in college.

While many believed his smaller frame and lack of physical traits would hinder him, Detmer was extremely smart and used his knowledge of coverages to his advantage at B.Y.U..

In the mold of so many signal-callers who came before and after him in Provo, Detmer became a star for the Cougars.

In 1990, he led Brigham Young to an upset win over Miami (FL), won the Davey O’Brien Award as the country’s top quarterback and won the school’s first Heisman Trophy. As a senior in 1991, Detmer led the Cougars to another WAC title, won the O’Brien Award again and finished his career as the NCAA’s leader in touchdown passes and passing yards. His success with B.Y.U. led to his induction into the College Football HOF in 2012.

In 1992 he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and was a backup there until he signed with Philadelphia in 1996.

Filling in for an injured Rodney Peete, Detmer led the Eagles to a postseason berth in his first season with the team.

Though he was a backup for almost the entirety of his professional career, Detmer was a coach on the field for many teams during his time in the NFL.


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