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16 POSITION: QB HT: 6.01 WT: 210 BORN: GASQUET, CA DOB: 1981-11-15 |
Acquired: Signed as a free agent May 16, 2005
2006: A remarkable season for the second-year Lion, showing maturity beyond his years as both a back-up and starting quarterback. Buck’s first significant appearance of the season came versus Edmonton in Week 8 where he completed 11 of 14 passes for 182 yards two TD’s. Two weeks later the sophomore would complete 83% of his passes in another victory over the Eskimos, going 20 of 24 for 274 yards. Buck would come off the bench yet again a week later in Montreal and complete 13 of 16 passes for 221 yards and three TD’s in a 48-13 victory over the Montreal Alouettes and earn Offensive Player of the Week honours. Pierce finished the season with the league’s top completion percentage (73.7) and the second highest efficiency rating (109.0) as he completed 137 of 186 attempts for 1752 yards and 11 TD’s with six interceptions. Buck also rushed for 294 yards on 31 carries and scored one TD.
2005: Had a remarkable rookie season backing up Dave Dickenson and Casey Printers during their absences due to injury. Saw considerable playing time and played a key role in the Lions' win at Saskatchewan on Aug 27/05. Saw action at QB in seven games including an 8-for-14, 129-yard performance vs Saskatchewan on Oct 10/05. Finished 2005 with 43 completions on 71 attempts for 679 yards and 3 TD's.
2004: He was honoured with four player of the game titles during his senior year, and was consistently the NMSU stat leader for passing.
2003: Pierce had a 69 percentage for completed passes and was one of the most efficient passers in the country, throwing 118 passes for 1,510 yards and 7 touchdowns.
2002: Played 8 of 12 games and completed 68 of 107 passes for 949 yards and 6 touchdowns.
2001: Played 9 of 12 games and completed 20 of 37 passes for 251 yards and 1 touchdown.