Tim Kelley (1980-1983) ran the Wagner offense for the majority of three seasons, compiling a 19-3-2 record (83.3%) as a starting quarterback, while leading the Seahawks to both an NCAA Tournament appearance, and the inaugural ECAC New York-New Jersey Metro Championship in his final collegiate game. Kelley guided the Green & White to victory in his first 12 games as a collegiate starter. During his four seasons, Kelley helped produce a sparkling 33-6-2 record (82.9%).
All four of the teams he played on won eight or more games. His 10-touchdown, 1,404-yard senior season catapulted him into second place on Wagner's all-time yardage list at the time of his graduation. His 103 completions in 1983, at the time, placed him second in the Green & White career record book. Kelley earned Pizza Hut Division III All-American Honorable Mention accolades for his play in the 1983 campaign, which was capped by a 48-7 trouncing of nationally-ranked and previously-undefeated St. John's in the ECAC Metro Championship.
Kelley led Wagner to a series of one-sided victories as a senior in the 1983 season, highlighted statistically by a 56-7 rout at Fordham. In that game, Kelley threw for 254 yards and three touchdowns. The 6-1, 190-pound Kelley led the team to two more 400-yard offensive performances, against New York Tech and Kean. The Constantia, NY native passed for 1,143 yards as a junior while leading the Wagner to an NCAA tournament appearance. In the 1982 season, Wagner was undefeated in the regular season with a 8-0-1 mark behind Kelley's leadership.
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