Northwest Missouri State Athletics

Greg Teale made the short trip across town from Maryville High School to the campus of Northwest Missouri State to begin his career as a college quarterback. Early on, the wins did not come easy for Teale and his teammates.  They suffered several bumps and bruises in the beginning and endured an 0-11 season in 1994, but by the time his college career was complete the Bearcats were established as a force in Division II football.
 
During his senior season, Teale would capture All-MIAA accolades on his way to leading the Bearcats to their first 11-win season in program history and a share of the MIAA title.  In addition, his list of personal achievements is quite extensive. He ranks sixth all-time in career completions and touchdowns, and holds the school record with 5 TD passes in one game. He is also ranked in the top ten in career passing yards, touchdown passes in a season and total offense.
 
In his senior campaign, Teale guided the Bearcats to the Division II playoffs for just the third time in school history. The Bearcats carried an 0-2 all-time record in to postseason play as they faced Nebraska-Omaha in November of 1996. A back and forth game would be decided on the final play as Teale connected with Jesse Haynes on a 17-yard pass as time expired to give the Bearcats a dramatic 22-21 victory.  They would go on to lose a 1-point heartbreaker the following week to the eventual National Champion Northern Colorado Bears, but this playoff run by the Bearcats helped establish them as postseason regulars.
 
He was selected to multiple Academic All-MIAA teams and received an NCAA post graduate scholarship upon completion of his career.
 
Greg currently lives in Raymore, Missouri.