Sal Olivas Explained

Sal Olivas (born c. 1946) is a former American football player. A native of El Paso, Texas, Olivas attended Cathedral High School in that city. He played college football for the New Mexico State Aggies football team from 1964 to 1967.^{[1] [2]} As a senior in 1967, he led all NCAA major college players in both total offense yards (2,190)^{[3] [4]} and passing yards (2,225),^[5] and ranked second in the NCAA in pass attempts (321) and passing touchdowns (19).^[1] As of 2013, he was the Internet and inventory manager for a car dealership (Casa Nissan) in El Paso.^[6]

See also

• List of NCAA major college football yearly passing leaders
• List of NCAA major college football yearly total offense leaders

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sal Olivas . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC . November 5, 2015.
2. News: October 4, 1967 . Quarterback Sal Olivas - New Mexico State's Hottest Brand Going . 8 . Las Cruces Sun-News .
3. Web site: Year-by-Year Leaders and Records for Total Yards . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC . August 27, 2015.
4. News: November 29, 1967 . Sal Olivas Leads In Total Offense . 9 . Las Cruces Sun-News .
5. Web site: 1978 Passing Stats . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC . October 22, 2015.
6. News: Ray Sanchez . July 2013 . Book about football star Sal Olivas in works . New Mexico State University .