Chris Rix

Christopher Charles Rix (born May 1, 1981) is a former American football quarterback. Rix is also widely known as a coach and sportscaster.

Early life

Chris Rix was born and raised in upstate New York. He is of Filipino, German, and Irish descent. Rix was primarily raised by his father Christopher Carroll Rix, after his mother died from cancer in 1989 when Rix was 7 years old. After his mother's death, Rix and his father moved to Seattle, WA and lived there from 1989–1995. Prior to entering high school, Rix and his father moved to Southern California to be closer to his family. Chris Rix attended both Bishop Amat Memorial High School and Santa Margarita Catholic High School, graduating in 2000.

College career

Chris Rix is the first and only four year starter at quarterback (2001–2004) in the school's history, having played under Bobby Bowden. Despite a severe ankle injury suffered early during his senior season, Rix ranks second in every major passing category at FSU. During Rix's career at Florida State, the Seminoles claimed 3 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) titles and appeared in 4 straight bowl games.