Music: {allcanada} LIONS SIGN QUARTERBACK DEMARCO

Monday, May 14, 2012

{allcanada} LIONS SIGN QUARTERBACK DEMARCO

The BC Lions have signed quarterback Thomas DeMarco.

DeMarco comes to the Leos after an outstanding three-year, 35-game run at Old Dominion University where he threw for 5,732 yards and 51 touchdowns on 471 completions. DeMarco also rushed for 1,456 yards and 30 majors on 346 career attempts.

"Thomas has a very strong and accurate arm," Lions general manager Wally Buono said. "We were very impressed with his workout in April and we believe he can compete for a spot on our roster."

The Palm Desert, California native led an Old Dominion squad to a 9-2 record in 2009 following the school's 68-year absence from competitive football. Last year, DeMarco guided his team to a 10-3 record and a post-season win over cross-town rival Norfolk State. He departs Old Dominion as the school's record holder for most rushing yards and TD's in a game (245,4) as well as the most passing yards in a game with 407.