as a Freshman (2009): Started the final seven games of the season following a season-ending injury to Matt Rodgers ... made his UA debut in the second half against Ohio (Oct. 10) at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field ... led the Zips to a 21-17 victory over Buffalo (Oct. 17) in his first career start ... became just the fourth true freshman to start at quarterback in the history of the Akron program ... connected on 17-of-34 pass attempts for 200 yards and two interceptions against the Bulls ... recorded his first touchdown pass in a Zips' uniform the following week, hooking up with Andre Jones on an 11-yard post route in a 28-14 defeat at Syracuse (Oct. 24) ... broke the 200-yard barrier for the first time in a 28-20 win against Kent State (Nov. 7) ... connected on 19-of-34 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns against the Golden Flashes ... topped the 200-yard mark again in his best performance of the season, connecting on 22 of 32 pass attempts and two touchdowns while throwing for 259 yards in a losing effort at Bowling Green (Nov. 20).
Prior to Akron: Rated the number one overall quarterback in Ohio by OhioVarsity.com … Ranked as the 20th-best pro-style quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com … Rated as the 126th-best overall quarterback in the nation by Scouts Inc./ESPN.com … Selected to play in the Big 33 All-Star game ... Helped Ohio defeat Pennsylvania ... Completed 10-of-15 for 135 yards, including a 46-yard TD ... Lake County Player of the Year in 2008 … Two-time All-Ohio selection … Two-time All-Northeast District performer … Three-time All-News Herald first-team selection ... 2006, ‘07 and ‘08 Lake County Touchdown Club Division 1&2 Quarterback of the Year … Three-time Premier Athletic Conference first team quarterback … Set school records in career passing touchdowns (53), completions (348), passing yards (5,515), career all purpose yards (5,913), most passing yards in a game (422) and most completions in a game (22) … As a senior accounted for 1,938 yards (school record) and 22 touchdowns … As a junior, threw for 20 touchdowns … Also an All-Ohio and All-Lake County selection in baseball … Earned letters in basketball as well … Joins Willoughby South teammate Joe Vidovic as an Akron signee.
Personal: Born in Mayfield Heights, Ohio … Parents are Tim and Robin Nicely … Uncles, Mike and Chris, are in the Willoughby South High School Hall of Fame for football.
| RUSHING |
Games |
Attempts |
Yards |
TD |
Long |
Avg./Game |
Avg./Game |
| 2009 |
8 |
42 |
46 |
0 |
29 |
1.1 |
5.8 |
| TOTAL |
8 |
42 |
46 |
0 |
29 |
1.1 |
5.8 |
| PASSING |
Games |
Completions-Attempts-Int. |
Yards |
TD |
Long |
Comp. Percent |
Avg./P |
Avg./Game |
Efficiency Rating |
| 2009 |
8 |
120-222-6 |
1349 |
6 |
59 |
54.1 |
6.1 |
168.6 |
108.6 |
| TOTAL |
8 |
120-222-6 |
1349 |
6 |
59 |
54.1 |
6.1 |
168.6 |
108.6 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE |
Games |
Rushing |
Passing |
Total |
Avg./Game |
| 2009 |
8 |
46 |
1349 |
1395 |
174.4 |
| TOTAL |
8 |
46 |
1349 |
1395 |
174.4 |
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