Illinois Wesleyan

Has earned four letters (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)…Quarterback… Served as co-captain for 2010 team…After being part-time starter last season…In IWU career records, Rooney ranks No. 17 in completions (119), No. 19 in passing yards (1312) and attempts (203), No. 16 in passing TDs (14) and his .586 completion percentage is No. 2 heading into this season…

2010: Named to second team of College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin all-league squads...Named "Offensive Player of the Week" in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin for his play vs. Millikin (Oct. 30)...

2009: Second leading rusher with 520 yards and four TDs on 110 carries…Completed 92 of 145 passes for 983 yards and 10 touchdowns…

2008: Played in eight games for the Titans and split substantial time with starter Kraig Ladd in various situations…Completed 27 of 54 passes for 329 and four touchdowns…Finished second on team with 333 yards rushing on 52 attempts and one TD…Averaged team-best 6.4 yards per carry…Led IWU with 84 rushing yards on 10 carries vs. Wheaton (Nov. 8)…

2007: Had two rushing attempts for eight yards, with a long of six yards…Completed passes on two-point extra point conversions

PERSONAL: Born March 3, 1989...High school coach: Joe Dicanio…All-state and all-Chicago Catholic Conference player as a prep, earning two letters in football for the Friars…Team captain…Conference “Offensive Player of the Year” in high school…Majoring in business administration…His cousin, Matt, is also a member of the Titan football team...Parents are Anna and John Rooney…John holds IWU school passing yardage record for game (426 vs. Elmhurst, 1983) and career (6576 from 1982-84) and threw for 55 TDs in career.