Joel Sambursky (2012) - Saluki Hall of Fame - Southern Illinois University Athletics

Joel Sambursky

Induction:
2012
Class:
2005

Joel Sambursky quarterbacked the Salukis from 2002 to 2005 and holds school records for career passing yards (7,894), pass completions (559), pass attempts (933), touchdown passes (65), rushing yards by a quarterback (1,100), career starts by a quarterback (49) and victories by a starting quarterback (33). His greatest accomplishment, however, was leading Southern to three Gateway Conference championships and three-straight NCAA I-AA Playoff appearances. He was a two-time finalist for the Walter Payton Award, which goes to the division's top player, finishing eighth in 2004 and ninth in 2005. Sambursky was a three-time all-conference performer, including league MVP in 2004.