Congemi played quarterback for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team during 1982–1986.
[2] He finished second all time in passing yards and led his team to the 1984 Fiesta Bowl.
[3] After college Congemi played in the CFL for the Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Rough Riders, Saskatchewan Roughriders.
In 1993, he also played part of the 1993 season with the Miami Hooters of the Arena Football League.
Congemi served as a color commentator for the Big East Network from 2000 to 2011.