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Fresno State: A big quarterback who has shown the ability to make big plays ... joined the Bulldogs in the spring of 2004 ... has shown great arm strength and a quick release ... a good student, who graduated in May and will enroll in a Master's degree program in the fall ... continued to develop and took a leadership role in spring drills. (2006) Played in 11 games and started 10 for the Dogs in his first full season of action ... led the Dogs to a season-opening win over Nevada on national television in his first career start ... completed 55% of his passes on the season and threw 13 touchdowns ... passed for 1,490 yards ... threw for a career-high three touchdowns against Louisiana Tech, leading the Dogs to a 34-27 win on the road on ESPN ... rushed for 86 yards and one touchdown ... selected to the Academic All-WAC team and an honor student at the Kiwanis Torch of Excellence Dinner ... earned a communication degree in the spring of 2007.(2005) Played in eight games as the backup to All-WAC quarterback Paul Pinegar ... threw 13 passes on the year, completing six ... threw a touchdown late against Weber State ... passed for a season-high 36 yards on three completions against Utah State. (2004) Redshirted.
High School: First-team All-District Modesto Bee as a defensive back ... guided his team into the Sac-Joaquin Section Championship against Stockton Lincoln ... directed primarily a rushing offense that did not display his true passing ability but still threw for over 1,000 yards last season ... was the top QB in Fresno State's Summer Football Camp.
Personal: Born Oct. 21, 1984 ... parents' names are William and Sharen Brandstater ... has one brother, Stan, and two sisters, Mary and Grace ... enjoys any kind of sport and hanging out with family and friends ... came to Fresno State because it's a program on the rise.
Career Statistics: Year GP-GS Att Comp INT Yards TD Long Avg. 2005 8-0 13 6 1 49 1 22 6.1 2006 11-10 268 146 14 54.5 1,490 13 75 135.5 Totals 19-10 282 152 15 53.9 1,539 14 75 81.0Year GP-GS Att Yards Avg TD Long YPG 2005 8-0 1 -2 -2.0 0 -2 -0.2 2006 11-10 32 86 2.7 1 23 7.8 Totals 19-10 33 84 2.4 1 12 4.4
