Kyle Quinlan
| No. 12 Montreal Alouettes | |
| Date of birth | February 10, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | South Woodslee, Ontario |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | QB/HC/OC |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| University | McMaster |
| CFL draft | 2012 / Undrafted |
| Hand | Right |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2013–2014 | McMaster Marauders (RB) |
| 2015–present | Holland Hurricanes (HC/OC) |
| As player | |
| 2012 | Montreal Alouettes* |
| 2013 | Montreal Alouettes* |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
| Awards |
47th Vanier Cup MVP 2011 Uteck Bowl MVP 2011 Yates Cup MVP Hec Crighton Trophy (2012) 2x Yates Cup Champion (2011, 2012) |
| Records |
Highest single season OUA pass completion percentage (68.9%) Most career touchdown passes by a McMaster Marauder (60) |
| Career stats | |
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Kyle Quinlan (born February 10, 1989) is the head coach for the Holland College Hurricanes of the Atlantic Football League. He is currently under contract to the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League, but has decided not to play Canadian football professionally. He played CIS football with the McMaster Marauders of the OUA where he won the Ted Morris Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the 47th Vanier Cup, en route to winning the Marauder's first football national championship.[1] In 2012, Quinlan won the Hec Crighton Trophy as the CIS Most Valuable Player. On April 29 2013 Quinlan was named the CIS male athlete of the year for 2013. [2]
Professional career
Quinlan signed with the Montreal Alouettes on May 8, 2012 after being undrafted in the 2012 CFL Draft.[3] He played in the Alouettes second pre-season game, completing two of four passes for 45 yards, before being released during the team's final training camp cuts.[4] After completing his college eligibility with McMaster, Quinlan re-signed with the Alouettes on December 21, 2012.[5] In May 2013 it was announced that Quinlan would not be joining the Alouettes for their 2013 training camp, despite having signed a 3-year contract in December.[6]
Coaching career
Quinlan decided not to pursue his CFL career, instead he joined the McMaster Marauders coaching staff as the team's running backs coach in May 2013.[7] He then joined the Holland College Hurricanes as the team's head coach and offensive coordinator on July 15, 2015.[8]
References
- ↑ Watson, Andy (November 25, 2011). "McMaster claims first Vanier Cup". Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ↑ Denette, Nathan (April 29, 2013). "Kyle Quinlan and Shanice Marcelle named athletes of the year". Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Alouettes sign Canadian QB Kyle Quinlan". MontrealAlouettes.com. May 8, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ↑ "Canadian Quinlan leaves with reps under his belt". cfl.ca. June 20, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
- ↑ "Canadian QB Quinlan signs on with Alouettes". cfl.ca. December 21, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
- ↑ Quinlan not attending Alouettes training camp, 2013
- ↑ Quinlan takes coaching job at McMaster
- ↑ South Woodslee’s Kyle Quinlan named football coach at Holland College
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| Preceded by Sébastien Lévesque |
Vanier Cup MVP 2011 |
Succeeded by Maxime Boutin |
| Preceded by Billy Greene |
Hec Crighton Trophy winner 2012 |
Succeeded by Jordan Heather |
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