Mitchell Gale

Last updated

Mitchell Gale
No. 14
Date of birth (1990-01-07) January 7, 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Alva, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) QB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight231 lb (105 kg)
US college Abilene Christian
High schoolAlva (OK)
Career history
As player
2013–2015 Toronto Argonauts
2015 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2016 Toronto Argonauts
2016 Saskatchewan Roughriders
2017 Calgary Stampeders*
2017 BC Lions
2018 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career stats

Mitchell Gale (born January 7, 1990) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Abilene Christian University. He was a member of the Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders, BC Lions, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL.

Contents

Early life and college

Gale attended Alva High School in Alva, Oklahoma. [1] [2]

Gale was a four-year starter at Abilene Christian University. He threw for 97 touchdowns and over 12,000 career yards. Gale and former ACU quarterback Billy Malone became just the third pair of teammates to throw for over 12,000 yards. [3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		221 lb
(100 kg)		5.01 s1.69 s2.97 s4.67 s7.29 s29+1⁄2 in
(0.75 m)		8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)
All values from Abilene Christian Pro Day [4]

Gale attended rookie mini-camp with the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League in May 2013. [5]

Toronto Argonauts

Gale was signed by the Toronto Argonauts on May 16, 2013. [6] [7] He was released by the Argonauts on September 2, 2015. [8]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Gale signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on November 3, 2015. [8]

Toronto Argonauts (second stint)

Gale was signed by the Argonauts on June 10, 2016. [9]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On July 2, 2016, Gale and Matt Sewell were traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for Shawn Lemon and a conditional 2018 CFL Draft pick. [10] In Week 4 starting quarterback Darian Durant left the game in the early second quarter, thrusting Mitchell Gale into the starting role. [11] Gale made his first career CFL start on July 22, throwing for 354 yards and one touchdown in a come-from-behind victory at home over the Ottawa Redblacks, which was the Roughriders' first win of the 2016 campaign. [12] Gale would also start the following week before Durant returned from his leg injury. Having been eliminated from playoff contention the Riders started Gale at quarterback for the final week of the season. [13] He finished the season having completed 79 out of 137 pass attempts (58%) for 937 yards with 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. On January 27, 2017, about two weeks before becoming a free agent, Gale was released by the Riders along with three of his teammates. [14]

Calgary Stampeders

Gale signed with the Calgary Stampeders on February 15, 2017. [15] He was released on June 17, 2017 during final roster cuts. [16]

BC Lions

Gale was signed to the practice roster of the BC Lions on September 12, 2017. [17] He was promoted to the active roster on September 15. [18] He dressed in seven games for the Lions during the 2017 season but did not take an in-game rep for the team. [19] [18] Gale was released by the Lions on March 14, 2018. [18]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Gale was signed to the practice roster of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on June 18, 2018. [18] He was promoted to the active roster on June 21 and dressed in two games for the Blue Bombers before being moved back to the practice roster on July 3. [18] He was released on July 26, 2018. [18]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saskatchewan Roughriders</span> Football team based in Regina, Canada

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a professional Canadian football team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Roughriders compete in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a member club of the league's West Division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Glenn</span> American gridiron football player (born 1979)

Kevin Glenn, Jr. is an American former professional Canadian football quarterback. He was originally signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football for the Illinois State Redbirds and high school football at Detroit St. Martin de Porres. Glenn is a journeyman quarterback who is the only player to ever have had his rights held by every team in the CFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Henry Burris</span> American gridiron football player and coach (born 1975)

Henry Armand Burris Jr. is an American former professional football quarterback, and a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. He is currently the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Florida A&M. Burris played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1998 to 2016. He won three Grey Cup championships, two with the Calgary Stampeders, in 1998 and 2008, having spent 10 years of his career with them, and one with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2016. He was also a sports broadcaster and football analyst at TSN, appearing as a panel member on the network's CFL on TSN broadcasts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drew Tate</span> American gridiron football player and coach (born 1984)

Drew Tate is an American gridiron football coach and former player. He is an offensive assistant coach for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football as a quarterback at the University of Iowa and was signed by the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2007. Tate has played professionally for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL. He was a defensive analyst at Coastal Carolina University in 2018, before coming out of retirement to rejoin the Roughriders. On December 17, 2018, Tate retired from playing and was named quarterbacks coach for the BC Lions the following day. He has also been a coach for the TSL Alphas, and at UT Martin and the University of Northern Iowa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darian Durant</span> American gridiron football player (born 1982)

Darian Bernard Durant is a former professional Canadian football quarterback. He played college football at the University of North Carolina. By the end of his college career, he held school records for completion percentage, touchdowns, passing yards, total offense and completions. Durant was signed as a free agent by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2006, and became the club's full-time starting quarterback in 2009. He was named a CFL West Division All-Star in 2009 and 2013. Durant was the starting quarterback when the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the 101st Grey Cup in 2013 on their home field. Durant also played for the Montreal Alouettes in 2017. His brother Justin played in the National Football League as a linebacker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Weston Dressler</span> American gridiron football player (born 1985)

Weston Dressler is an American former professional Canadian football slotback who played for 11 years in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He spent the majority of his career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders with whom he won a Grey Cup championship in 2013. Dressler is a two-time CFL All-Star and a four-time CFL West All-Star and was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2008. He had also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL) and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL). He played college football for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drew Willy</span> American gridiron football player (born 1986)

Drew Willy is an American former professional Canadian football quarterback. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Buffalo. Willy has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Locomotives, New York Jets, San Diego Chargers, and most notably the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts, and Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Odell Willis</span> American gridiron football player (born 1984)

Odell Willis, nicknamed "the Mayor of Swaggerville", is a professional Canadian football defensive end who is a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Spokane Shock as a free agent in 2007. He played college football for the West Georgia Wolves. Willis has also played for the Huntington Heroes, Peoria Pirates, Green Bay Blizzard, Calgary Stampeders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Edmonton Eskimos, and BC Lions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cody Fajardo</span> American gridiron football player (born 1992)

Cody Michael Fajardo is an American professional football quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Duron Carter</span> American gridiron football player (born 1991)

Duron Christopher Carter is an American professional football defensive back who is a free agent. He was initially a member of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a wide receiver and has also played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts, BC Lions, and Edmonton Elks.

Brett Smith is an American former professional football quarterback. He played college football at Wyoming. He attended Leslie Middle School in Salem, Oregon from 2004 to 07 and later graduated from West Salem High School in 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shawn Lemon</span> American gridiron football player (born 1988)

Shawn Lemon is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Akron. He has been a member of eight CFL teams, three indoor football teams and two NFL teams.

Brandon Colin Bridge, nicknamed Air Canada, is a former professional Canadian football quarterback. He was previously a member of the Montreal Alouettes, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and BC Lions. He was drafted in the fourth round, 31st overall, by the Alouettes in the 2015 CFL Draft. He played college football at Alcorn State and South Alabama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonathon Jennings</span> American gridiron football player (born 1992)

Jonathon Jennings is an American former professional football quarterback who played for the BC Lions and Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He attended Saginaw Valley State University, where he played college football. Jennings made his professional debut for the Lions in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">104th Grey Cup</span> 2016 Canadian Football championship game

The 104th Grey Cup was a Canadian football game that was played on November 27, 2016, between the Calgary Stampeders and the Ottawa Redblacks, that decided the champion for the 2016 CFL season. In an upset, the Redblacks defeated the heavily favoured Stampeders 39–33 in overtime to win a championship in just their third season of existence. This was the third Grey Cup game to go into overtime. This also marked a first that a CFL team won its division with a losing record (8–9–1) and became the 3rd worst team to win the Grey Cup.

The 2016 CFL season was the 63rd season of modern-day Canadian football. Officially, it was the 59th Canadian Football League season. Toronto hosted the 104th Grey Cup on November 27. The regular season began on June 23 and ended on November 5.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Toronto Argonauts season</span> CFL team season

The 2016 Toronto Argonauts season was the 59th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 144th season overall. The Argonauts finished in fourth place in the East Division with a 5–13 record and missed the playoffs for the second time in three years. It also marks the second straight year the Grey Cup hosts have failed to make the playoffs after the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 CFL season</span> Canadian Football League season

The 2018 CFL season was the 65th season of modern-day Canadian football. Officially, it was the 61st Canadian Football League season. Edmonton hosted the 106th Grey Cup on November 25, 2018. The CFL announced that this season will move to a 21-week regular season to increase player rest time and reduce short turnaround-times for games. Given the change, the regular season began on June 14, 2018, one week earlier than usual, and concluded on November 3, 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Antonio Pipkin</span> American gridiron football player (born 1995)

Antonio Pipkin is an American professional Canadian football quarterback who is a free agent. He most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Tiffin. Pipkin has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL), and the Montreal Alouettes, Edmonton Football Team, Toronto Argonauts, BC Lions, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Arbuckle</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Nicholas Arbuckle is an American professional football quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He has also been a member of the Calgary Stampeders, Ottawa Redblacks, and Edmonton Elks.

References

  1. ↑ "ADMIRALS INSIDER – GALE'S BATTLE UNDER CENTRE". argonauts.ca. June 2, 2014. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Mitchell Gale – 2011 Football". acusports.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Mitchell Gale". acusports.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Mitchell Gale". nfldraftscout.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ↑ "Ex-ACU QB Mitchell Gale headed to St. Louis this week for Rams' rookie mini-camp". acusports.com. Archived from the original on August 1, 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "Mitchell Gale: The Learning Process". argosadmirals.com. May 31, 2013. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  7. ↑ "ARGONAUTS ADD PIVOT MITCHELL GALE". argonauts.ca. May 16, 2013. Archived from the original on February 8, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  8. 1 2 "Tiger-Cats Sign Quarterback Mitchell Gale". oursportscentral.com. November 3, 2015. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. ↑ Zicarelli, Frank (June 12, 2016). "Gale heeding Argonauts' call". torontosun.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Riders trade Lemon to Argos for Sewell, Gale". tsn.ca. July 2, 2016. Archived from the original on July 2, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. ↑ "Durant sidelined by injury; Gale in for Riders". CFL.ca. July 16, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Roughriders rally to 1st win of the season over Redblacks". The Canadian Press . CBC News. July 23, 2016. Archived from the original on July 23, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  13. ↑ "Riders decide to rest dinged-up Durant, so three backup QBs to face Lions". Vancouver Sun. November 5, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Riders cut four headed to free agency including Gale, Chambers". CFL.ca. January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  15. ↑ "MITCHELL GALE JOINS STAMPS". stampeders.com. February 15, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  16. ↑ Austin, Daniel (June 17, 2017). "Calgary Stampeders make final cuts to roster". calgaryherald.com. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  17. ↑ "LULAY PLACED ON 6-GAME INJURED LIST, WON'T RETURN IN 2017". bclions.com. September 12, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Mitchell Gale". cfl.ca. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Lions release veterans Foley, Gale – CFL.ca". CFL.ca. March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
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.