He played for the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, and Denver Broncos of the NFL, the Rhein Fire of the WLAF, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.
In his time with Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane posted a 26-31 record, culminating with a 10-2 season in 1991 and victory in the Freedom Bowl over San Diego State.
[5] During his final college season, Rubley compiled a career-best 139.2 efficiency rating, good enough for sixteenth in the nation.
His most infamous NFL moment, leading to his being cut from the team, came as a Green Bay Packer in a 1995 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
[10] Rubley served as a consultant for the film The Replacements, specifically coaching Keanu Reeves in his role as the starting quarterback for the fictional Washington Sentinels.