John Faiman

John Faiman (June 24, 1941 – June 16, 2012) of Omaha, Nebraska was a University of Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback.[1] A two-time All-American quarterback at Omaha South High School, Faiman played quarterback for the Huskers from 1960 to 1962, starting the first game of 1962 which also was the first game for new head coach Bob Devaney. Faiman was head coach of the Bellevue West High School Thunderbirds in Bellevue, Nebraska.

John Faiman
Nebraska Cornhuskers
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born:(1941-06-24)June 24, 1941
Omaha, Nebraska
Died:June 16, 2012(2012-06-16) (aged 70)
Career history
CollegeNebraska (1960–1962)
High schoolOmaha South

Faiman died on June 16, 2012, of a brain aneurysm at the age of 71.

Early career

John Faiman was a standout quarterback for Omaha South High School. He was selected as a Senior Scholastic Magazine All-American his junior year in 1958. As a senior in 1959 he was selected as a Teen Magazine All-American Midwest HC, guiding the Packers to a share in the state title;[2] He also led the Nebraska high school Shrine Bowl South team to a 7-6 victory over the North team at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska.[3]

College career

Faiman began his college career in 1960 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the tenure of head coach, Bill Jennings. In his junior year in 1962 Faiman started as quarterback for head coach Bob Devaney's first game and season home opener with a 53-0 win over the University of South Dakota.[4][5] That same year as PAT kicker, he broke his right leg in practice in early November ending his Nebraska playing career.[6] Faiman wore numbers 11, 21, 15 during the years 1960,[7] 1961[8] and 1962,[9] respectively.

Playing statistics

1962[10]

Passing: 11 attempts, 5 completions, 1 interception (.455) for 63 yards, (5.7 avg.).

Rushing: 5 attempts, (7 yards gain/30 yard loss) net of -23 yards, (-4.6 avg.)

Total Offense: 16 plays, 40 yards, (2.5 avg.).

Scoring: PAT kicks 10 attempts/7 made; PAT pass 1 attempt/0 made, (7 total).

Coaching career

After college Faiman began coaching in the late 1960s. In 1968, he was coaching high school football in David City, Nebraska, and served as assistant coach at the 1968 Nebraska (high school) Shrine Bowl.[11] By 1976 he returned to his alma mater, Omaha South High School, as head football coach.[12]

In 1977 Faiman was an assistant coach at Washington State University under former Nebraska player, Warren Powers.[13][14] He next became the offensive line coach at University of Missouri from 1978 to 1983 under Powers.[15] Faiman also has been a line coach at the University of Utah (1983–1984)[16] and Kansas State University (1985).[17] Regarding coaching college football, Faiman is quoted as saying: "Cletus Fischer (former Nebraska assistant coach) told me to get out of college football, because everyone was getting fired – I'm glad I did."[18]

Faiman held the position of head football coach at Bellevue West High School in Bellevue, Nebraska since 1985, earning ten state playoff appearances.[19] He has also served as past staff of Rimington Youth Football Camp (a football camp run by fellow Omaha South High School alum and Nebraska Cornhusker player Dave Rimington).[20]

Personal life

Fairman has two sons who played football at Bellevue West High School. One son, Kelly, played in the 1989 Nebraska Shrine Bowl,[21] and the other, John, played fullback during Bellevue's 2005 season.[22]

References
  1. "John Faiman Jr Obituary". legacy.com. June 18, 2013.
  2. Pospisil, Stu (2008-08-24). "Nebraska Top 10 not all usual suspects". Omaha.com. Archived from the original on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  3. Hambleton, Ryly Jane (2008-07-25). "Shrine Bowl has had special performances over the years". JournalStar.com. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  4. Babcock, Mike (2004). Nebraska Cornhuskers: Colorful Tales of the Scarlet and Cream. Globe Pequot Press. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-7627-3429-0.
  5. "1962 South Dakota Football". HuskerMax. 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  6. "1962 Kansas Football". HuskerMax. 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  7. "1960 roster". HuskerMax. 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  8. "1961 roster". HuskerMax. 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  9. "1962 roster". HuskerMax. 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  10. "1962 Nebraska football statistics". HuskerMax. 2018-06-26. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  11. "Shrine Bowl Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches 1959–2007" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  12. "Faiman Wins Skein on Line". The Lincoln Star. April 25, 1976. p. 39.
  13. "WSU's Powers inks Faiman to coach". El Paso Herald-Post. December 27, 1976. p. 26.
  14. "South's Faiman to join Powers on WSU staff". The Lincoln Star. December 24, 1976. p. 13.
  15. "Thornton, Faiman join Powers' MU staff". The Lincoln Star. December 22, 1977. p. 17.
  16. "Utah gets grid assistant". Detroit Free Press. April 29, 1983. p. 3D.
  17. "Faiman named KSU line coach". The Salina Journal. March 8, 1985. p. 14.
  18. Shatel, Tom (2008-10-03). "Future columnist shows the write stuff". Omaha.com. Archived from the original on 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  19. "Bellevue West coach played a hand in 1978 Tiger win". HuskerOnline. 2008-10-04. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  20. "Rimington Youth Football Camp – Staff". rimingtonfootballcamp.com. 2008-09-21. Archived from the original on 2008-09-21. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  21. "Shrine Bowl Alumni Roster" (PDF). Nebraska Shrine Bowl, Inc. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2019-09-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  22. "2005–2006 NSSA Directory School" (PDF). NSAA Home. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
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