Joe Thomas "Joe" Pannunzio II

Year Inducted: 2009
Nominated By: Denton Stilson
Sports Competed In: Football
Athlete, Coach or Contributor:  Athlete, Coach 

High School:
Attended Pueblo County H.S., graduating in 1978...Three year starter at quarterback for the Hornets (1975-77)... Joe earned All-League and All-State selection and led the state in passing...He was selected to play in the All-State game and was voted "Best Quarterback in Southern League"... Pannunzio also played three years (1975-77) of basketball (point guard and team captain) and was a pitcher on the Hornets baseball team.

College:
Went to the University of Southern Colorado and graduated in 1982...Played four years (1978-81) of football for the Indians and started at quarterback his junior and senior seasons...Under Joe's direction, the Indians amassed 2,981 yards of total offense, scoring 17 rushing touchdowns (four in one game) and passed for 2,703 yards and 22 touchdowns...Named the team captain and team MVP his senior year.

Achievements:
Coaching:
● University of Miami: Tight Ends/Special Teams (2006-08).
● Murray State: Head Coach (2000-05).
● Auburn University: Tight Ends/Special Teams (1999).
● University of Mississippi: Tight Ends/Special Teams (1995-98).
● University of Minnesota: Tight Ends/Special Teams (1992-94).
● Texas Christian University: Tight Ends/Special Teams (1991).
● Mesa College: Offensive Coordinator (1987-90).
● University of Kansas: Tight Ends (1985-86).
● Mesa College: Quaterbacks/Receivers (1982-84).
● Southern Colorado: Receivers (1981).

Related Achievements:
● Playing football in both high school and college, Pannunzio's combined statistics were 6,523 total yards, 2,981 yards of total offense, 5,659 total passing yards, 44 passing touchdowns and 35 rushing touchdowns.

Personal:
Joe lives in Weston, FL with his wife Rita.