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'''Adam DiMichele''' ({{IPAc-en|d|ɪ|ˈ|m|aɪ|k|əl}}; born July 26, 1985) is a former professional [[American football]] [[quarterback]].<ref>[http://www.arenafootball.com/taxonomy/term/1387/ Adam DiMichele transactions]</ref> He was signed by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2009. He played [[college football]] at [[Temple Owls football|Temple]].
'''Adam DiMichele''' ({{IPAc-en|d|ɪ|ˈ|m|aɪ|k|əl}}; born July 26, 1985) is a former professional [[American football]] [[quarterback]].<ref>[http://www.arenafootball.com/taxonomy/term/1387/ Adam DiMichele transactions] {{wayback|url=http://www.arenafootball.com/taxonomy/term/1387/ |date=20120606181211 }}</ref> He was signed by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2009. He played [[college football]] at [[Temple Owls football|Temple]].


DiMichele was also a member of the [[Calgary Stampeders]] and [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]].
DiMichele was also a member of the [[Calgary Stampeders]] and [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]].
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==College career==
==College career==
DiMichele attended to [[Okaloosa-Walton College]] in [[Niceville, Florida]] for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 academic years played two seasons of baseball as an outfielder and pitcher.<ref name="DiMichele Temple Owls Baseball bio">[http://www.owlsports.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/dimichele_adam00.html DiMichele Temple Owls Baseball bio]</ref>
DiMichele attended to [[Okaloosa-Walton College]] in [[Niceville, Florida]] for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 academic years played two seasons of baseball as an outfielder and pitcher.<ref name="DiMichele Temple Owls Baseball bio">[http://www.owlsports.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/dimichele_adam00.html DiMichele Temple Owls Baseball bio] {{wayback|url=http://www.owlsports.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/dimichele_adam00.html |date=20110617112552 }}</ref>


He was transferred to [[Temple University]] in 2006. He was named team captain in 2007 and 2008 . DiMichele threw for 5,024 yards, finishing fourth on the Owls' all-time list, adding 45 touchdowns.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=189953 Adam DiMichele Stats, News, Photos - Temple Owls - NCAA College] ESPN.com</ref> He majored in sport and recreation management.
He was transferred to [[Temple University]] in 2006. He was named team captain in 2007 and 2008 . DiMichele threw for 5,024 yards, finishing fourth on the Owls' all-time list, adding 45 touchdowns.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=189953 Adam DiMichele Stats, News, Photos - Temple Owls - NCAA College] ESPN.com</ref> He majored in sport and recreation management.
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===Philadelphia Soul===
===Philadelphia Soul===
DiMichele has signed with the [[Philadelphia Soul]] of the [[Arena Football League]], for the 2012 season.<ref>[http://www.erieexplosion.com/news/71 Philadelphia Soul Sign QB Adam DiMichele]</ref>
DiMichele has signed with the [[Philadelphia Soul]] of the [[Arena Football League]], for the 2012 season.<ref>[http://www.erieexplosion.com/news/71 Philadelphia Soul Sign QB Adam DiMichele]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
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==Personal==
==Personal==
His younger brother [[Alex DiMichele]] played fullback with him at Temple, before transferring to [[Robert Morris University]], playing linebacker.
His younger brother [[Alex DiMichele]] played fullback with him at Temple, before transferring to [[Robert Morris University]], playing linebacker.
His other younger brother, Anthony DiMichele, has been a defensive back for the College of the Holy Cross.<ref>http://goholycross.com/sports/m-footbl/2010-11/bios/dimichele_anthony00.html</ref>
His other younger brother, Anthony DiMichele, has been a defensive back for the College of the Holy Cross.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://goholycross.com/sports/m-footbl/2010-11/bios/dimichele_anthony00.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-04-16 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711104610/http://goholycross.com/sports/m-footbl/2010-11/bios/dimichele_anthony00.html |archivedate=2011-07-11 |df= }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/AdamDiMichele.html Philadelphia Eagles bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090522124400/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com:80/team/AdamDiMichele.html Philadelphia Eagles bio]
*[http://www.owlsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/dimichele_adam00.html Temple Owls bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090723034213/http://www.owlsports.com:80/sports/m-footbl/mtt/dimichele_adam00.html Temple Owls bio]
*[http://www.stampeders.com/team/player_roster/career/?id=323 Calgary Stampeders bio]
*[http://www.stampeders.com/team/player_roster/career/?id=323 Calgary Stampeders bio]
*{{Twitter}}
*{{Twitter}}

Revision as of 22:09, 3 October 2016

Adam DiMichele
No. 13
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1985-07-26) July 26, 1985 (age 39)
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
College:Temple
Undrafted:2009
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Temple (2013) (Offensive GA)
  • Temple (2014–present) (Wide receivers)
Career highlights and awards
  • SIFL MVP (2011)
  • SIFL First-Team Selection (2011)
Career Arena League statistics
Completions:20
Attempts:35
Yards:259
Touchdowns:3
Interceptions:2
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Adam DiMichele (/dɪˈmaɪkəl/; born July 26, 1985) is a former professional American football quarterback.[1] He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Temple.

DiMichele was also a member of the Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Early years

Born to Dominic and Natalie DiMichele, Adam had one of the best high-school careers in the history of Pennsylvania as the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League's all-time leading passer, breaking records set by Joe Montana, Dan Marino and Joe Namath. His basketball teams at Sto-Rox High School went 105-15. He earned first-team All-State honors in three sports : baseball, basketball and football, while being cited as the State Player of the Year in both football and basketball . After signing with Penn State to play football in February 2004, he decided he wanted to go elsewhere and play college baseball instead.[2]

College career

DiMichele attended to Okaloosa-Walton College in Niceville, Florida for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 academic years played two seasons of baseball as an outfielder and pitcher.[3]

He was transferred to Temple University in 2006. He was named team captain in 2007 and 2008 . DiMichele threw for 5,024 yards, finishing fourth on the Owls' all-time list, adding 45 touchdowns.[4] He majored in sport and recreation management.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, DiMichele was offered a tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles and was subsequently signed by the team.

DiMichele was waived by the Eagles on June 11, 2009.[5] He re-joined to the Eagles on August 12 after backup Kevin Kolb suffered a knee sprain during training camp.[6] He was waived again on August 25.[7]

Calgary Stampeders

DiMichele signed with the Calgary Stampeders' practice roster on September 21, 2009[8] only to be released on September 23.[9]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

DiMichele was signed to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers practice roster on September 25, 2009.

Erie Explosion

DiMichele was signed by the Erie Explosion of the Southern Indoor Football League on December 17, 2010.[10]

During the 2011 season, DiMichele commanded an offense that led the league in multiple categories, including average passing yards per game (270.6), team points per game (70.2) and total team offensive yards per game (260). He completed 55 percent of his passes (235-of-427) for 3,247 yards and would throw a league-best 91 touchdowns to just 7 interceptions. For his efforts in leading the Explosion to a 9-3 record and a division title, he was named to the SIFL's First-Team Offense and was named league MVP.[11][12]

Philadelphia Soul

DiMichele has signed with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League, for the 2012 season.[13]

Coaching career

Following his professional career, DiMichele returned to Philadelphia to join Matt Rhule's staff as graduate assistant in 2013.[14] Following the season, DiMichele was promoted to wide receivers coach.

Personal

His younger brother Alex DiMichele played fullback with him at Temple, before transferring to Robert Morris University, playing linebacker. His other younger brother, Anthony DiMichele, has been a defensive back for the College of the Holy Cross.[15]

References

  1. ^ Adam DiMichele transactions Archived 2012-06-06 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Temple's DiMichele gets his shot with Eagles
  3. ^ DiMichele Temple Owls Baseball bio Archived 2011-06-17 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Adam DiMichele Stats, News, Photos - Temple Owls - NCAA College ESPN.com
  5. ^ Roster Moves, Johnson Update | Philadelphia Daily News | 06/11/2009
  6. ^ Eagles sign QB Adam DiMichele
  7. ^ Eagles Sign TE Curtis, LB Gatewood - Philadelphia Eagles
  8. ^ Stamps add two to Practice Roster
  9. ^ Stamps release DiMichele
  10. ^ Erie Explosion Sign QB Adam DiMichele
  11. ^ Three Explosion players named All-Stars
  12. ^ Erie Explosion QB named indoor league MVP
  13. ^ Philadelphia Soul Sign QB Adam DiMichele[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/owlsinq/Adam-DiMichele-named-Temple-graduate-assistant-Big-East-Owls-quarterback.html
  15. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2010-04-16. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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