Jimmy ClausenSchool: Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, Calif.)Coach: Bill Redell
Season: 2003
Though Clausen was hyped entering high school thanks to the success of his older brothers at the quarterback position, he didn't start any games as a freshman. Still, he had a big impact on Oaks Christian that season splitting time with senior Joey Halzle. In the team's section championship game, Bill Redell and his staff made the decision to go with Clausen in the second half of a close game in which Oaks Christian ended up winning.
"I've never seen a freshman quarterback as good as Jimmy Clausen," Redell said.
Jimmy Clausen had a fine ninth-grade season for Oaks Christian.
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