James MacPherson (American football)

Last updated
James MacPherson
No. 16
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1980-09-02) September 2, 1980 (age 43)
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: Tucson (AZ) Mountain View
College: Wake Forest
Undrafted: 2003
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.:321 / 471
Passing yards:4,011
TD–INT:88–16
QB rating:119.79
Rushing TDs:8
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

James MacPherson (born September 2, 1980) is a former American football quarterback who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Georgia Force and Grand Rapids Rampage. He played college football at Wake Forest University. He was also a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Colorado Crush, Philadelphia Soul and Green Bay Blizzard.

Contents

Early years

MacPherson played high school football at Mountain View High School in Tucson, Arizona, where he was a three-year letterman at quarterback. He also earned All-Southern Arizona honors as both a quarterback and punter in 1997. MacPherson recorded 2,500 passing yards and 800 rushing yards during his career. He completed more than 56 percent of his passes. He earned all-region honors as a shortstop and pitcher in baseball. MacPherson also earned a spot on the honor roll and was named a "Scholar-Athlete" by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. [1]

College career

MacPherson played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons of Wake Forest University from 1999 to 2002. He was redshirted in 1998. [1] He recorded 16 touchdowns on 4,716 passing yards for the Demon Deacons. [2] MacPherson earned MVP honors in the 2002 Seattle Bowl. He was also named to the Academic All-ACC Team as a senior and finished his career ranked No. 7 all-time in school history for passing yards. [3] He also occasionally served as the team's punter during his college career. [1]

Statistics

YearTeamPassingRushingPunting
CmpAttPctYdsY/ATDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTDPntYdsAvg
1999 Wake Forest 000.000.0000.0000.00627045.0
2000 Wake Forest 11320754.61,3246.436107.324-57-2.4013636.0
2001 Wake Forest 11320954.11,5557.4511113.9631111.811250942.4
2002 Wake Forest 12322355.21,8378.284132.6681772.61000.0
Career34963954.64,7167.41621118.31552311.521981542.9

Source: [2]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

MacPherson spent the 2003 off-season with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) after going undrafted in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played in all four preseason games and was released by the team on August 31, 2003. [4] [5]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

He signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in March 2004 and was released by the Tiger-Cats on June 9, 2004. [6] [7]

Colorado Crush

MacPherson was signed by the Colorado Crush of the Arena Football League (AFL) on January 6, 2005 and released by the team on January 20, 2005. [8] [9]

Philadelphia Soul

He signed with the Philadelphia Soul of the AFL on January 12, 2006 and was released on January 20, 2006. [10]

Green Bay Blizzard

He played for the Green Bay Blizzard of the af2 in 2006, recording 36 touchdowns on 2,241 passing yards as the Blizzard advanced to ArenaCup VII. [11]

Georgia Force

MacPherson played for the Georgia Force of the AFL in 2007 and was the backup to Chris Greisen. [11]

Grand Rapids Rampage

James signed with the Grand Rapids Rampage of the AFL on October 31, 2007. [12] He recorded 88 touchdowns on 4,011 passing yards while also scoring eight rushing touchdowns for the Rampage in 2007. [13]

AFL statistics

YearTeamPassingRushing
CmpAttPctYdsTDIntRtgAttYdsTD
2007 Georgia 3475.04110146.88000
2008 Grand Rapids 31846768.13,9708716119.56341158
Career32147168.24,0118816119.79341158

Stats from ArenaFan: [13]

Coaching career

Mountain View High School

MacPherson was a coach for the Mountain View Mountain Lions of Mountain View High School from 2003 to 2004. [14]

Tortolita Junior High School

He coached at Tortolita Junior High School in 2006. [14] [15]

Mountain View High School (second stint)

He was a coach for the Mountain View Mountain Lions in 2008. [14]

Pima CC

MacPherson was quarterbacks and offensive quality control coach for the Pima Aztecs of Pima Community College in 2009. [16]

Florida Tuskers

He served as offensive quality control coach for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League (UFL) in 2010. [17] [18]

Sacramento Mountain Lions

He was running backs coach of the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the UFL from 2011 to 2012. [19] [20]

Pime CC (second stint)

MacPherson returned as quarterbacks coach of the Pima Aztecs in 2013. [14] [16]

Scouting career

MacPherson was hired as a college scout for the San Diego Chargers in May 2014. [16] [21]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shane Boyd</span> American football player (born 1982)

Shane Boyd is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats. Boyd was also a member of the Cologne Centurions, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Montreal Alouettes, California Redwoods, Indianapolis Colts, Sacramento Mountain Lions, Milwaukee Mustangs, Tampa Bay Storm, Portland Thunder, Bluegrass Warhorses, San Antonio Talons, Arizona Rattlers, Cleveland Gladiators and Baltimore Brigade.

Matthew Louis D’Orazio is a former American football quarterback who played in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Otterbein College.

Christopher J. Greisen is a former American football quarterback who played professionally the National Football League (NFL) for the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys and current coach for West De Pere High School. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He also was a member of the Rhein Fire, Green Bay Blizzard, Dallas Desperados, Georgia Force, Florida Tuskers, Milwaukee Iron, and Virginia Destroyers. He played college football at Northwest Missouri State University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">J. J. Raterink</span> American football player and coach (born 1981)

Jason J. Raterink is an American football coach and former quarterback, who is the current quarterbacks coach at the University of Northern Colorado. He played college football at Wyoming. He went undrafted during the 2005 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Randy Hippeard</span> American football player (born 1985)

Randy Hippeard is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Winterthur Warriors of Nationalliga A in Switzerland as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at University of Virginia's College at Wise.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shane Carden</span> American football player and coach (born 1991)

Shane Michael Carden is a former American football quarterback, and current Wood River High School head football coach. He was the MVP of Conference USA as a Junior while playing quarterback for East Carolina in 2013 and the American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year during his Senior year in 2014. After his college career at ECU he was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2015.

Scott Semptimphelter is a former American football quarterback who played five seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Orlando Predators, Nashville Kats, Los Angeles Avengers, Detroit Fury and New York Dragons. He played college football at Lehigh University and attended Holy Cross High School in Delran Township, New Jersey. He also attended training camp twice with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).

Justin Parks Roper is a former American football quarterback who played one season in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Chicago Rush and Orlando Predators. He played college football at Oregon and Montana.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Derek Cassidy</span> American football player (born 1986)

Derek Winfield Cassidy is a former American football quarterback who played three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the New Orleans VooDoo and Pittsburgh Power. He played college football at for Rhode Island. He was also a member of the Columbus Lions of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL).

Todd Andrew Bankhead is a former American football quarterback who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the New Jersey Gladiators and Georgia Force. He first enrolled at Palomar College before transferring to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He attended Orange Glen High School in Escondido, California. Bankhead was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Andrew "Scooter" Molander is a former American football quarterback who played three seasons in the Vaahteraliiga in Finland for the Helsinki Roosters and Espoo Colts. Molander played four seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Charlotte Rage, Las Vegas Sting and Anaheim Piranhas. He first enrolled at Phoenix College before transferring to Colorado State University. He attended Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona. Molander was also an off season and practice squad member of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, and New York/New Jersey Knights.

Robert Bees is a former American football quarterback who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Oklahoma Wranglers, San Jose SaberCats and Buffalo Destroyers. He played college football at Rocky Mountain. He was also a member of the Richmond Speed, Billings Outlaws/Mavericks, Las Vegas Gladiators and Tulsa Talons.

Brian Jones is a former American football quarterback who played three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Las Vegas Gladiators, Arizona Rattlers and Kansas City Command. He played college football at the University of Toledo, after a record setting career at Shasta College. He also played in the af2 for the Memphis Xplorers and Manchester Wolves, winning ArenaCup VI with the Xplorers.

Adam Froman is a former American football quarterback who played one season with the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League (AFL). He first enrolled at Santa Rosa Junior College before transferring to the University of Louisville. Froman was also a member of the Atlanta Falcons and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Charles "Sparky" McEwen is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach for Davenport University, a position he has held since 2017. McEwen played professionally as a quarterback for one season with the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Ferris State University and attended Creston High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was also head coach of the Grand Rapids Rampage and Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz.

Anthony Buich is a former American football quarterback who played one season with the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Eastern Illinois University. He was also a member of the Iowa Barnstormers, Tulsa Talons, Tampa Bay Storm, Wichita Stealth, Nashville Kats and San Diego Riptide.

Ryan Van Dyke is a former American football quarterback who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Los Angeles Avengers and Grand Rapids Rampage. He played college football at Michigan State University and attended Marshall High School in Marshall, Michigan. He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants and Cologne Centurions.

Jimmy Klingler is a former American football quarterback who played one season with the Birmingham Barracudas of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Houston and attended Stratford High School in Houston, Texas. He was also a member of the Texas Terror of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Kevin Richard McCabe is a former American football quarterback who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Cleveland Gladiators and Pittsburgh Power. He played college football at the University of Virginia and California University of Pennsylvania. McCabe was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).

Andrico Hines is a former American football quarterback who played three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Cleveland Gladiators and Pittsburgh Power. He first enrolled at Middle Georgia College before transferring to Southwest Mississippi Community College and then Middle Tennessee State University. He attended Riverdale High School in Riverdale, Georgia. Hines was also a member of the South Georgia Wildcats, Chattahoochee Valley Vipers, Spokane Shock, Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings and Alabama Vipers.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "James MacPherson". wakeforestsports.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "James MacPherson". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on July 21, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  3. ↑ "James MacPherson". deaconclub.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  4. ↑ "James MacPherson". jamesmacphersonfootball.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  5. ↑ "James MacPherson". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Friday's Sports Transactions". Washington Post . Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Canadian Football League". theglobeandmail.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Thursday's Sports Transactions". Washington Post . Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  11. 1 2 "MacPherson and Bowers Find New Homes in AFL". greenbayblizzard.com. November 19, 2007. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  13. 1 2 "James MacPherson". arenafan.com. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  14. 1 2 3 4 "James MacPherson, Quarterbacks Coach" (PDF). pima.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  15. ↑ Hansen, Tyler (July 11, 2007). "Mountain View graduate has persevered as pro QB". tucson.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  16. 1 2 3 "Former Blizzard QB Hired By San Diego Chargers". greenbayblizzard.com. May 27, 2014. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Here are Our 2010 Florida Tuskers". teamrisingsun.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  18. ↑ "The Scoop". footballscoop.com. May 26, 2010. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  19. ↑ Bach, Chris (August 10, 2012). "CBS Sports Network Will Carry the 2012 Season of UFL Football". nflgridirongab.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Mountain Lions Game Notes for September 17 Game Vs. Las Vegas". oursportscentral.com. September 15, 2011. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  21. ↑ "JAMES MACPHERSON". chargers.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.