Tony Pike was the prototype pro-style Bearcats QB with a cannon arm and big-game poise
In the 2009 season, Tony Pike powered Cincinnati’s Big East title run with 2,407 passing yards and 19 touchdowns despite playing through a forearm injury that still had him suited up with a plate and screws. His calling cards were rare size for the position, a smooth deep-ball delivery, and the kind of calm that showed up in pressure games; he also finished his Cincinnati career with 5,018 passing yards, 49 touchdowns, and a school-record 61.7% completion rate. If you want a polished, tall pocket passer with toughness and production, Pike checked those boxes in a very old-school, very effective way.
