Cooper Rush is quite used to adversity.
In his first game appearance, then-redshirt freshman Rush was thrust into action after an injury to starter Cody Kater and ineffective play from Alex Niznak in what was supposed to be a tune-up game against FCS foe New Hampshire.
Rush lead a furious comeback effort against the Wildcats, throwing for 326 yards, three touchdowns and no interception, and led the Chippewas to a game-winning drive that ended in a field goal from true freshman Ron Coluzzi.
He never relinquished the starting role after that game, finishing his career with 12,894 yards, 90 touchdowns and 55 interceptions.