Monmouth University Athletics

Enters fall as the leading candidate to serve as Brian Boland's top reserve at quarterback.
2005 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 10 games as a sophomore, mainly as a holder on placekicks... Took snaps at quarterback in five games... Completed 8-of-12 passes for 58 yards on the season.
2004 (Freshman): Did not see action as a freshman.
High School: Two-sport standout at Wall (N.J.) High School... Led Crimson Knights to an 18-4 record as a quarterback for Coach Chris Barnes, including an 11-1 mark and state championship in 2002... Logged 2,150 passing yards and 19 TD passes during his career... Amassed over 500 rushing yards and 11 rushing TDs... Tabbed All-Liberty Division and All-Monmouth County as a junior... Also a diamond standout as an outfielder and a pitcher for Coach Todd Schmitt... Led baseball team to a Central Jersey Group III state title in 2002... Combined to bat .420 with 23 stolen bases and a 10-1 pitching record during his sophomore and junior campaigns... Earned All-Liberty Division, All-Monmouth County and All-Shore as a junior.
Personal: Born Brett V. Burke on January 11, 1986 in Staten Island, N.Y... Son of Tim and Pennie Burke... Majoring in business management.