Mark Rypien

Mark Robert Rypien (born October 2, 1962) was a U.S. (Canadian-born) football player. He was the quarterback at Washington State University, then turned pro before graduating. He was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) in the 1991 season Super Bowl, after passing for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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October 2 - 1962 - U.S. - Canadian - Washington State University - MVP - 1991 - Super Bowl

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Rypien was named to the Pro Bowl in 1989 and 1991.

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Pro Bowl - 1989 - 1991

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Following the Redskins championship season, Rypien played poorly. His passer rating plummeted from 97.9 in 1991 to 71.7 in 1992. During the 1993 season he would lose his starting job and become a journeyman backup.

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His last touchdown pass came in relief of Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Ty Detmer. It was an 8-yarder to Irving Fryar scored with five seconds remaining in a 37-10 rout by the Indianapolis Colts.

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Philadelphia Eagles - Ty Detmer - Irving Fryar - Indianapolis Colts

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Rypien would spend three years out of football, before becoming a third-stringer for the Colts in 2001.

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