[5], On November 21, 1985, Laufenberg was signed to back up Jay Schroeder for the final five games of the season, after linebacker Lawrence Taylor broke Theismann's right leg on Monday Night Football. With combined career success in both the NFL and broadcasting, Babe Laufenberg is one of the most popular sports personalities in North Texas.


[18], In 1990, he was moved to the backup quarterback position after Steve Walsh was traded to the New Orleans Saints, 3 games into the season. [17], In 1989, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys, reuniting with Rhome who was the team's quarterback coach. Babe Laufenberg started six games for San Diego in 1988 before going to the Cowboys. %link% [6], In 1986, he competed for a backup position in preseason against the recently signed Doug Williams and rookie Mark Rypien. He would also make the roster by beating Scott Secules for the third-string quarterback job. Everything you need to know about sports betting starts here. [10][11], On May 28, 1987, Laufenberg was signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs and was released on September 1.[12]. Although he didn't cross the picket line, he was released when Schroeder returned to the lineup on October 27. He also was 2–0 against Purdue University. On April 21, 1988, he was signed as a free agent by the San Diego Chargers, reuniting with new offensive coordinator Jerry Rhome who was his quarterback coach with the Redskins. [21] On August 25, the Cowboys traded for Steve Beuerlein to improve the backup position and released Stoudt and Musgrave, opting to keep just 2 quarterbacks. In his final year, he posted a 5–6 record, 2,468 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, receiving honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors.[3]. Luke Raphael Laufenberg was the younger son of Babe and Joan Laufenberg and brother of Joe Willie Laufenberg. ESPN Falcons reporter Vaughn McClure dies at 48, Commentary: How Tyronn Lue gained the trust and respect of superstars, LeBron James took things in an odd direction when he was holding the Larry O'Brien Trophy, The Rush: Carlos Correa keeps Astros alive with walk-off HR in Game 5, He Was Once An Icon In The NBA, Here's Him Now, Appreciation: Al Padilla was more than just an East L.A. coaching legend, Classic Spy Photos Of The Week: Aborted Acura NSX With V10 Engine, Packers RB Jamaal Williams on Tom Brady: 'I'm pretty sure my quarterback knows what fourth down is', This Was Seinfeld's Most Attractive Girlfriend, Report: Rajon Rondo opting out of Lakers contract, Titans’ “us against the world” rallying cry is ridiculous, 48 Movies So Disturbing People Left The Theater, The Wolverine Daily Newsstand: October 16, Surprisingly Great Picks Week 5 - Kirk Cousins. The elder Laufenberg posted on Twitter on Thursday, writing "we lost a son, a brother, a friend, and a warrior.