McNown, Cade
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Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends
CADE McNOWN: 1998 JOHNNY UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD WINNER
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Lettered as quarterback in 1995,96,97,98. Was a starter in 44 of his 47 career games.
- Led team to 20 straight wins during 97-98 seasons.
- Conference leader in total offense in career (11,285 yards)
- No. 2 in conference in career passing (10,708 yards)
- Team leader in total offense (11,385), passing (10,708), touchdown passes (68), completions, and attempts for a career.
- Team leader for single-season total offense (3,652 yards) and passing yards (3,470).
- Was also season leader in touchdown passes (25) until surpassed by Drew Olson.
- First round selection (12th pick) in 1999 NFL (Chicago Bears).
ACCOLADES
- Won Johnny Unitas Award in 1998. (UCLA's first)
- Other 1998 accolades: 1998 Washington DC National QB Award Winner, 3rd place finish in 1998 Heisman Trophy voting. Finalist for Davey O'Brien Award.
- Was also 8th in 1997 Heisman Trophy voting.
- Consensus All-American in 1998.
- Inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009.
