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Position: | Head coach | ||||||||||
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Born: | Oakland, California, U.S. | November 15, 1981||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Richmond (CA) | ||||||||||
College: | Contra Costa (2000–2001) Humboldt State (2002–2003) | ||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2003 | ||||||||||
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Christopher Dixon II (born November 15, 1981) is a former professional indoor football quarterback who currently serves as the head coach for Cactus Shadows High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. He ended his long playing career with a stint for the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League (AFL) before returning to the Sioux Falls Storm near the end of their 2019 season. Dixon attended Contra Costa College for two years before attending Humboldt State University, where he was an all-conference player.
After failing to be drafted, Dixon played semi-professional outdoor football before becoming an indoor football player. In 2005, he made his professional debut with the Black Hills Red Dogs, playing both quarterback and wide receiver. Upon his release, Dixon signed with the Billings Mavericks, where he would play for 5 seasons, winning 3 championships and throwing 369 touchdowns. Upon the folding of the Billings franchise, Dixon signed with the Sioux Falls Storm, where he won two championships in as many seasons. In 2012, Dixon signed with the Orlando Predators, it was the first time in Dixon's career that he played arena football instead of indoor football.
Dixon is considered the greatest indoor football quarterback of all time, winning six championships, as well as the first indoor football player to throw for 500 career touchdowns. [1] He was inducted into the Indoor Football League Hall of Fame in 2015.
Dixon attended Contra Costa College for two years before attending Humboldt State University for his final two years of school. [2]
Dixon played for the Oakland Vipers of the Golden State Amateur Football League (GSAFL) for a single season in 2003, and he held the record for the most passing yards in a single game (471) as of 2005. [3]
Dixon began playing indoor football when he signed with the Eastside Hawks, who at the time was playing semi-professional in the Northwest Football League (NWFL). [3] He led the Hawks to an NWFL Championship, allowing them to enter the North American Football League (NAFL) national playoffs where they won the NAFL National Championship. [4] [5] Dixon won Championship Game MVP and NWFL Rookie of the Year honors. [3]
In 2005, Dixon signed with the Black Hills Red Dogs of United Indoor Football. While with the Red Dogs, Dixon played quarterback, receiver, and defensive back, completing 59 of 114 passes for 493 yards with five touchdowns, while also having 12 receptions for 202 yards and three touchdowns. After starting the season 0–7, however, Dixon asked to be released from the team due to family affairs. [6]
Dixon quickly signed with the Billings Mavericks of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL), where he would split time with Bob Bees at quarterback during the remainder of the 2005 season. [2] Dixon led the Outlaws to three championships (2006, 2009 & 2010) throughout his five seasons with the team. [7]
In 2012, Dixon threw his 500th career touchdown pass, when he hit James Terry with a 42-yard pass during a May 19 game against the Green Bay Blizzard. [7] With his 500th touchdown, Dixon became the 10th player to throw for a 500th touchdown at any professional level.
Dixon has signed with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League for the 2013 season. [8] Dixon was named the backup quarterback to Kyle Rowley to start the season. In the Predators first game, Dixon appeared in one play, a zone read play near the goalline, where Dixon was tackled for a 1-yard loss. Dixon didn't play again until the Predators' Week 3 game against the Philadelphia Soul. Dixon came in to replace the struggling Rowley, and completed 9 of 13 passes for 120-yards. Dixon also had 2 touchdown passes and one interception against the Soul. [9] Dixon was released in late May.
On May 30, 2013, Dixon was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo. [10] In Dixon's first game action with the VooDoo, he replaced starter Kurt Rocco, who was struggling against the San Antonio Talons' pass-rush. Dixon could evade defenders, running for 66 yards, and did not get sacked once. Dixon took over trailing 21–6 and led the VooDoo to a 56–53 loss after he was tripped up as he was attempting to make a pass on the final play of the game. [11] Dixon's playing style caught the attention of many in the league. Dixon is one of the few players to ever play arena football out of the shotgun. [12] Dixon's play helped the VooDoo fight to get back into the playoff picture for 2013. [13]
On January 6, 2014, it was announced that Dixon would be returning to the Storm, citing his desire to graduate from Augustana College and be close to his family as his reasons for return. [14] After the 2014 season, Dixon announced his retirement as a player. [1] [15]
After making it to their 17th straight playoff appearance, the Storm signed Dixon for the 2019 IFL playoffs. [16] The Storm would go on to win the 2019 United Bowl, making it Dixon's ninth championship of his career.
On March 30, 2023, following quarterback Drew Powell being placed on short-term injured reserve, it was announced that Dixon was signed to the Arizona Rattlers. [17]
Legend | |
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IFL MVP & OPOY | |
IFL Offensive Player of the Year | |
United Bowl MVP | |
Won the United Bowl | |
IFL record | |
Led the league | |
Bold | Career best |
Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||
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GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | TD | ||
2009 | BIL | 14 | 14 | 12–2 | 209 | 292 | 71.6 | 2,509 | 69 | 7 | 127.13 | 97 | 452 | 12 |
2010 | BIL | 13 | 13 | 12–1 | 214 | 308 | 69.5 | 2,040 | 63 | 7 | 117.70 | 104 | 543 | 12 |
2011 | SFS | 14 | 14 | 13–1 | 224 | 332 | 67.5 | 2,856 | 74 | 10 | 121.19 | 94 | 448 | 21 |
2012 | SFS | 14 | 14 | 14–0 | 268 | 363 | 73.8 | 3,321 | 67 | 7 | 133.28 | -- | 711 | 30 |
2014 | SFS | 14 | 14 | 13–1 | 215 | 346 | 62.1 | 2,390 | 54 | 6 | 114.44 | 106 | 442 | 17 |
2023 | ARI | 0 | 0 | — | DNP | |||||||||
IFL career | 69 | 69 | 64–5 | 1,130 | 1,641 | 68.9 | 13,116 | 327 | 37 | 122.96 | N/A | 2,596 | 92 |
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GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | TD | ||
2009 | Billings | 3 | 3 | 3–0 | 30 | 61 | 49.2 | 362 | 11 | 1 | 100.55 | 22 | 146 | 4 |
2010 | Billings | 4 | 4 | 4–0 | 70 | 100 | 70.0 | 692 | 19 | 1 | 124.67 | 32 | 193 | 5 |
2011 | Sioux Falls | 3 | 3 | 3–0 | 31 | 47 | -- | 384 | 8 | 0 | -- | 0 | 87 | 3 |
2012 | Sioux Falls | 1 | 1 | 1–0 | 19 | 23 | -- | 278 | 8 | 0 | -- | |||
2014 | Sioux Falls | |||||||||||||
2019 | Sioux Falls | 0 | 0 | — | DNP |
Year | UB | Team | Opp. | Passing | Rushing | Result | ||||||||
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Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | TD | |||||
2009 | I | Billings | RiverCity | 14 | 26 | 53.9 | 162 | 5 | 1 | -- | 9 | 45 | 1 | W 71–62 |
2010 | II | Billings | Sioux Falls | 17 | 25 | 68.0 | 153 | 2 | 2 | -- | 13 | 50 | 2 | W 43–34 |
2011 | III | Sioux Falls | Tri-Cities | |||||||||||
2012 | IV | Sioux Falls | Tri-Cities | |||||||||||
2014 | VI | Sioux Falls | Nebraska | 14 | 22 | 63.6 | 157 | 6 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | 2 | W 63–46 |
2019 | XI | Sioux Falls | Arizona | DNP | W 56–53 |
In 2006 and 2007, Dixon coached at Billings Senior High School under head coach Mark Sulser. [18]
In late July 2014, the Billings Wolves of the Indoor Football League announced they had signed Dixon as head coach for their upcoming inaugural season. [1] [15]
Before the 2019 season, Dixon was hired as the head coach of the Shepherd High School in Shepherd, Montana. [18]
In July 2022, Cactus Shadows High School in Scottsdale, AZ announced they had selected Coach Dixon to lead their football program. [19] His first two seasons with the Falcons ended with a 4–6 record.
League | Team | Year | Regular season | Postseason | ||||||
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Won | Lost | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | |||
IFL | BIL | 2015 | 5 | 9 | .357 | 4th in Intense | 0 | 0 | – | |
IFL | BIL | 2016 | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2nd in Intense | 0 | 1 | .000 | Lost to Nebraska Danger in Intense Conference Wild Card Game |
BIL totals | 13 | 17 | .433 | 0 | 1 | .000 | ||||
IFL totals | 13 | 17 | .433 | 0 | 1 | .000 | ||||
Career totals | 13 | 17 | .433 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
Year | School | Record | Titles |
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2019 | Shepherd Mustangs | 4–5 | |
2020 | Shepherd Mustangs | 4–4 | B – Eastern champions |
Shepherd totals | 8–9 | ||
2022 | Cactus Shadows Falcons | 4–6 | |
2023 | Cactus Shadows Falcons | 4–6 | |
Cactus Shadows totals | 8–12 | ||
Career totals | 16–21 |
Dixon's oldest son Chishon played basketball at Montana State Billings before transferring to Montana Tech. His son Donivan plays for Cactus Shadows High School as the starting quarterback.
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