Tom Pajic was named head coach of the Quincy University football program in December of 2011. Pajic spent the previous eight years as the offensive coordinator at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania.
During his tenure as offensive coordinator the Huskies offense has among the best in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and ranked among the top teams in Division II. His offenses have led the PSAC in scoring, total yards, rushing yards, rushing TD’s, passing efficiency and red zone offense several times and nationally the Huskies have ranked in the top 10 of Division II in rushing yards per game six times, including number one in 2005.
In 2011, for the fifth time in the eight years, the Huskies averaged more 30 points a game finishing second in the PSAC with 34.3 points a game. BU led the PSAC in total yards (5,385), was second in TD’s scored (59) and third in total offensive yards a game (414). The 685 yards of total offense vs. Kutztown ranked first in the PSAC in 2010 for most yards in a game. Under Pajic’s guidance back Franklyn Quiteh led NCAA Division II in rushing yards per game with a mark of 155 yards and was the only rusher in any NCAA football division to surpass 2,000 yards on the year.
Pajic has also coached Huskies record-setting quarterback Dan Latorre who established new marks for career yards rushing by a quarterback (887), rushing touchdowns by a QB (21) completion percentage (58.1) and yards per completion (15). He also finished second all-time in passing yards (7,360) and touchdown’s (60).
The 2008 national quarterfinalist team set a school record for yards rushing in a season (3,460), while Derrick Price broke the school single season rushing record by a freshman with 1,105 yards. The Huskies ranked first in the PSAC and fourth nationally averaging 266 yards a game. They also finished sixth in the PSAC and 11th nationally in scoring offense (31 points), first in the PSAC in third down conversion and eighth nationally (47%) and a PSAC sixth best in total offense (393 yards).
The 2007 season was also a banner year offensively with BU averaging 39 points per game, first in the PSAC and ninth in D-II. The Huskies also finished in the PSAC first in rushing TD’s (41), first in red zone offense (93%), second in rushing offense and ninth nationally (261 yards a game) and third in the PSAC in total offense and 24th nationally (439 yards a game).
Pajic also coached Jamar Brittingham, the PSAC’s all-time leading rusher and two-time Eastern Division Offensive Player of the Year. Brittingham ended ending his career with 5,689 yards rushing yards, 516 points scored and 6,867 all-purpose yards. As a sophomore in 2005 he led Division II in rushing yards per game with 187.5 and was named first team AP Little All-America. He was also a two-time national finalist for the Harlon Hill Award as the nation's top Division II player and finished third in the balloting following the 2005 season. In all Brittingham set 28 school and conference records and ended his career 14th all-time in career rushing yards in Division II history.
As a team in 2005 the Huskies offense ranked first in the PSAC in total yards (5,681), points scored (466), TD’s scored (66), rushing TD’s (46) and rushing offense (284 yards a game). The 284 rushing yards ranked eighth nationally. The total yards, points scored and total touchdowns were school records. In 2004 the Huskies offense ranked fifth nationally in rushing yards a game (299) and first in the PSAC. BU finished first in rushing TD’s (36) and had a PSAC best 541 rushing yards against Cheyney. The Huskies also finished 25th nationally in total offense (418 yards) and 28th in scoring offense (34.4 points).
Since 2004, the Huskies offense has produced 10 All-Americans, five All-Region selections, three Harlon Hill finalists, two PSAC East Player of the Year awards, three PSAC East Rookie of the Year awards, 40 PSAC East All-Conference selections and have set 30 school and conference records.
Prior to Bloomsburg Pajic spent four years as the wide receivers coach at University of South Florida. While under his leadership 29 school records in receiving, all-purpose yards and return yards were established. He had two players earn All-American and one player named Academic All-American.
Prior to working at USF Pajic spent one season as the offensive coordinator at Wilkes University, one season at Hofstra University, four years at Fordham University and one year at Gettysburg College.
At Wilkes in 1999, Pajic helped the Colonels to a 7-4 record and the ECAC Southeast title. Wilkes was ranked third in the Middle Atlantic Conference in total offense and passing and fifth in rushing. Post season honors included a MAC Player of the Year, five all conference selections and two Academic All-Americans.
While a player at Bloomsburg Pajic set a school record for most receptions in a game with 17 against Lock Haven.
Pajic earned his bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg in 1991 and is married to his wife Julie and has one daughter Grace, and one son, Tommy Jr.
