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Philip Michael Stambaugh (born August 10, 1978) is an American football coach and former quarterback. He is the current head coach for Notre Dame High School in Easton, Pennsylvania. He played college football for Lehigh. After going undrafted in the 2000 NFL draft, he signed with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He also had stints with the New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Philadelphia Eagles, alongside stints with the Rhein Fire and Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe, and the New Haven Ninjas of af2. He previously coached at his alma mater, Pius X High School.

Early life and high school

Stambaugh was born on August 10, 1978, in Roseto, Pennsylvania. He played high school football for Pius X High School in Bangor, Pennsylvania. In three years with the school he passed for 5,595 yards and 52 touchdowns. He committed to play college football for Lehigh.

College career

As a freshman in 1996, Stambaugh earned the starting position with four games remaining in the season due to the starting quarterback quitting and the backup becoming injured. He his only four starts of the season, he completed nearly 55% of his passes for 967 yards and eight touchdowns. He led a thirteen-point comeback against Lafayette as he rallied back from down 6–19 to win 23–19. He earned the rivalry's MVP trophy while becoming the first freshman to do so.

As a sophomore in 1997, Stambaugh threw for 2,586 yards and 23 touchdowns. He earned Second Team All-Patriot League honors following the season. He led the Patriot League in passing and total offense while winning his second-straight rivalry game over Lafayette.

As a junior in 1998, was named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year while also earning an ECAC All-Star nod. He completed 66% of his passes for 3,121 yards and 22 touchdowns. He led the team to an undefeated regular season and finished ranked seventh nationally.

As a senior in 1999, he was voted team captain. He led the school to a ten-win season and their second-consecutive Patriot League title along with an appearance in the Division I-AA playoffs. During the season he completed a career-best 68% of his passes and threw for 2,995 yards and 26 touchdowns. During the season he was named as a finalist for the Walter Payton Award.

Statistics

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

After going undrafted in the 2000 NFL draft, Stambaugh signed with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was released during the first set of roster cuts prior to the team's final preseason game.

New Orleans Saints

In 2001, Stambaugh signed with the New Orleans Saints.

Rhein Fire

In 2001, Stambaugh was allocated to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe.

Jacksonville Jaguars

In 2001, Stambaugh signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

New Haven Ninjas

In 2002, Stambaugh played for the New Haven Ninjas of af2. He suffered an injury in his non-throwing shoulder during a game.

New York Giants

On May 31, 2002, Stambaugh signed with the New York Giants. He was released on the opening day of training camp.

Berlin Thunder

In 2003, Stambaugh signed with the Berlin Thunder. With the Thunder he led the league in completion percentage with 66.5%.

Pittsburgh Steelers

In 2003, Stambaugh signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On August 23, 2003, he was released.

Philadelphia Eagles

On May 26, 2004, Stambaugh signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Following the signing of former Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Blake, he was released.

Coaching career

While still playing professionally, Stambaugh helped coach at his alma mater, Pius X High School, as the school's quarterback coach. In 2003, he was promoted to offensive coordinator, special teams coordinator, assistant head coach, and quarterbacks coach.

Following the 2009 season, Stambaugh was promoted to head coach. He held the position until the school closed in 2014.

After St. Pius X closed, he was hired by Notre Dame High School as the team's offensive coordinator. After one season he was promoted to head coach.

Head coaching record

References

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• Lehigh Hall of Fame profile

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