PHOTO GALLERY Despite the lack of statistics for offensive linemen, the line is the foundation of any offense. Thompson anchored the UNH offensive line for four seasons in which the Chargers combined for more than 14,000 yards and 1,000 points. During Thompson's tenure, the Chargers recorded 29 wins and 11 losses, including two seasons with an 8-2 record.
In 1988, Thompson became the fourth Charger to earn NCAA All-American honors and just the second Charger offensive lineman to do so. He was also named to the All-New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) First Team in 1988. A year earlier, he was named to the All-Eastern College Athletic Conference team (ECAC) and the All-NECC team.
In each of Thompson's four seasons, the Chargers accumulated over 3,000 total yards. During the 1988 season, the Chargers totaled 3,776 yards (1,346 rushing/2,430 passing) and set the record for total yards in a season, which held until 1992. In 1987 the Chargers ran for 1,318 yards and threw for 2,093 yards, while tallying 267 points and allowing only 16 sacks. In 1986, Thompson's sophomore season, UNH threw for an amazing 3,011 yards and ran for 579 yards. In his first season, the Chargers ran a more balanced attack with 1,538 rushing yards and 1,807 passing yards.
After graduating, Thompson was a free agent at the New England Patriots mini camp in 1989 and went on to play professional football in Brighton, England in 1990.
Thompson's career path also sprouted from the West Haven area, where he first began a career in athletics. He coached the offensive line at West Haven High School and Boston University before scouting for the European Football League and Managing the NFL Youth Initiatives. He also spent time as the General Manager for the Albany Conquest (AFL) before taking a position as the National Director of Sales and Events for Radio Disney in Burbank, California. He is currently a managing partner with the North American Sports Group, LLC.
