Broomell played for the Temple Owls from 1976 to 1979.[2] He was a defensive back his freshman year in 1976 before converting to quarterback in 1977.[3] He recorded career totals of 3,902 yards on 35 passing touchdowns.[2] He helped the Owls to a 28-17 victory over the California Golden Bears in the 1979 Garden State Bowl on December 15, 1979. Broomell was inducted into the Temple University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997.[3]
Professional career
Broomell was a member of the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL from 1980 to 1981, winning the Grey Cup both years.[4] He signed with the USFL's Los Angeles Express in 1983. He was placed on the team's developmental roster and later released on May 26, 1983.[4]