never took a snap in the CFL. In 1996, he tried out for the New Orleans Saints, but was cut in training camp and retired from football. Gardere returned to Austin in 1997 and was the passing coach and stand-in for stars James Van Der Beek and Paul Walker in the 1999 movie Varsity Blues, filmed in Austin. He briefly worked as recruiter of NFL prospects for a sports agent company in Austin. He is currently a commercial real estate portfolio manager in Austin, Texas. References External links Texas Stats Canadian Football League Page Gardere's four wins over OU 1969 births Living people American football quarterbacks Texas Longhorns football players Texas Longhorns baseball players Sacramento Gold Miners players Memphis Mad Dogs players Players of American football from Houston