Greatest former UNC athlete by state (Nebraska): Joe Dailey

Posted May 29, 2019
After playing two seasons at Nebraska, which saw him become the first Cornhuskers quarterback to pass for 300 yards in a game, Joe Dailey transferred to UNC. In 2006, he started seven games at quarterback completing 112 of 195 pass attempts for 1,316 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. The following season, Dailey moved to receiver. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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