Neil Lomax ProMax Founder Neil Lomax Bio About Neil's Golf Background Neil's Highlights at Portland State Neil's Stats with the Phoenix Cardinals Neil and the Celebrity Players Tour Neil 19th on SI's Oregon All-Century List Neil Enters College Football Hall of Fame

Neil Lomax was one of the most prolific passers in NCAA history during his four years at Portland State University (1977-80). At one time he held over 90 NCAA Division I-AA records and is still the only quarterback to throw seven TDs in one quarter! Portland State went on to win that night 105-0 over Delaware State with Lomax throwing for eight touchdowns and only playing the first half. In that same season he threw for more than 4,000 yards and 37 touchdowns and was MVP of the 1981 Senior Bowl and finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy balloting. (See PSU stats).

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, he was drafted as the second quarterback overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1981. In his ten year NFL career Neil earned All-Pro honors in 1984 and 1987. His 82.7 career passing rating ranks him 7th all-time in the NFL and still holds almost every season and game passing record with the Cardinals. (See NFL stats). Because of chronic hip problems, Neil retired in 1990 and had total hip replacement surgery the following year.

For two years, Neil served as a sideline reporter and college football analyst for ESPN. He also worked for the Cardinals Television Network as the color commentator doing all the Cardinals pre-season football games from 1991 -1993.

In 1996, Neil was elected to the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame for his outstanding record at Portland State. This was the first Class 1-AA induction for small colleges and included greats such as Terry Bradshaw and Walter Peyton.

Neil is Founder and President of ProMax, Inc. ProMax has owned and managed special events like the Neil Lomax Quarterback Shootout. ProMax has managed the Les Schwab Invitational, The Les Schwab Bowl, and The Toyota Celebrity Players Cup, a Celebrity Players Tour event in Sacramento. All net proceeds from many ProMax events benefit local charities like Young Life and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

In addition to his business, Neil is involved with several charitable organizations. He serves as a Board Member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, and Special Olympics of Oregon. Golf is his passion as he continues to improve on a three handicap. Neil plays in Pro-Am events all across the country and is a member of the Celebrity Players Tour - which includes its Championship held in Lake Tahoe and televised on NBC.

Neil and his wife Laurie live in Lake Oswego, Oregon and have four children. Nick is at Boise State University and is playing football. Ali will be attending the University of Kentucky and is playing women’s basketball. Jack is at Lake Oswego High School, and Mitch is at L.O. Junior High.
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About Neil's Golf Background

USGA Handicap: 3 Best Career Round: 69 Course Affiliation: Oregon Golf Club, OR Neil started the game by caddying for his grandfather at the age of nine. Neil has won several Pro-Am events including shooting a 71 at the Phoenix Open Pro-Am. He scored a career best round of 69 at Jeremy Ranch in Salt Lake City. His first hole-in-one was at the Sun River North course in Bend, OR. His greatest golf thrills are meeting Arnold Palmer and Bob Hope, and playing in the Augusta National with Tom Landry. Golf strength are his driving and short game...weakness is his putting. (Back to Top)

Neil's Highlights at Portland State

• 541 Points - averaged 49.2 points per game
• 5547 Yards total offense - averaged 504.3 yards per game
• 4784 Yards Passing - averaged 434.9 yards passing per game

• Most Completions - 938
• Most Yards Passing - 13,220
• Most Yards Total Offense - 13,345
• Most Touchdown Passes - 119
• Most Touchdowns Passing and Running - 119
• Most 400-Yard Games - 12
• Most 300-Yard Games - 28
• Most 200-Yard Games in a Row - 28

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Neil's Stats with the Phoenix Cardinals

A nine-year NFL veteran, Lomax vaulted past the 20,000 yard career passing milestone in 1988. Neil ranks second behind Jim Hart in every club passing category for the Cardinals.
Neil was named All-Pro in 1984 and 1987 and also to the Pro Bowl those same years. He earned the team's MVP award in 1981 and 1984. He was also named to the All-Rookie team in 1981.
One of the most prolific passers in NCAA history during his stint at Portland State University. At one time he held 90 Division 1-AA records.
Neil's hip-replacement surgery forced him to retire from the NFL in 1990.
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