Before Tebow: Jon Kitna, Quarterback, Outspoken Christian, Mentor to Kids
He has been reprimanded by the NFL for being too overtly religious, is constantly talking about God during interviews, trying to influence teammates and people for Christ, and would get down on a knee to pray after practice, who are we talking about?
If you said Tim Tebow, you are wrong. Tim Tebow’s name is often mentioned synonymously with a football player who is taking a strong...
Thanks for the memories Jon Kitna. Career retrospective
Jon Kitna – Math Teacher/QB/Coach
Date of birth: September 21, 1972 (age 39)
Place of birth: Tacoma, Washington
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information:
College: Central Washington
Undrafted in 1996
Debuted in 1997 for the Seattle Seahawks
Last played in 2011 for the Dallas Cowboys
Early years
John Kitna’s football career has come full circle...
Jon Kitna: Stereotypical Jock Teacher
We know you’ve been dying to know the affairs of Jon Kitna ever since Neckbeard replaced him as the guy to back up Tony Romo in Dallas. Well, it turns out Kitna is pursuing the career he thought he was going to have all along: teaching. The Seattle Times has the story about how Kitna never expected to make the NFL coming out of Central Washington University and how he assumed...
Former Cowboys QB Jon Kitna becomes a school teacher
Former Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Jon Kitna announced his retirement from the NFL after a 16-year season and has now started a new career as a high school algebra teacher and football coach. Kitna has found employment at Lincoln High School in his hometown of Tacoma, Washington.
Kitna went on the injured reserve list on December 15th this season with a back injury...
Jon Kitna to coach football at Tacoma high school
Jon Kitna was hired as the football coach at Lincoln High School in Tacoma after retiring from a 15-year NFL career.
Kitna was introduced Thursday. He was recently hired at his old high school as a math teacher. Kitna received his math education degree at Central Washington University, where he was a standout quarterback and led the Wildcats to a share of the 1995 NAIA national...
Via Fox Sports
January 26, 2012
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Quarterback Jon Kitna CALLING IT QUITS After 15 Years
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jon Kitna is CALLING IT QUITS after 15 years in the NFL. Dallas Morning News is reporting that Kitna informed the Dallas Cowboys about his decision to retire from the NFL. It's being said that the Cowboys will officially make the announcement about Kitna's retirement on Friday or Saturday. Kitna, 39, served as Tony Romo's backup for the...
Report: Cowboys backup QB Kitna to retire
Jon Kitna, who has been the backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys for the last three seasons, has informed the team he is retiring, according to a report by Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News.
Kitna missed half of 2011 with an injured back. He was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 14.
Kitna began his career in Seattle in 1997, where he signed to be Warren Moon's...
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January 12, 2012
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Cowboys put QB Kitna on injured reserve
The Dallas Cowboys have put Jon Kitna on injured reserve, ending the quarterback's 15th NFL season and possibly his career.
The 39-year-old Kitna, in his third season as Tony Romo's backup, hasn't played since Nov. 13 because of a back injury.
Kitna's most extensive action with Dallas came last season after Romo broke his collarbone. In 10 games, he threw for 2...
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December 14, 2011
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Cowboys QB Jon Kitna placed on injured reserve
The Dallas Cowboys have put Jon Kitna on injured reserve, ending the quarterback's 15th NFL season and possibly his career.
The 39-year-old Kitna, in his third season as Tony Romo's backup, hasn't played since Nov. 13 because of a back injury.
Kitna's most extensive action with Dallas came last season after Romo broke his collarbone. In 10 games, he threw for 2...
Via AP on Fox
December 14, 2011
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Cowboys backup QB Jon Kitna, FB Tony Fiammetta status still uncertain, according to owner Jerry Jones
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