Jeff Cummins

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Jeff Cummins
Acadia Axemen
Date of birth (1969-05-25) May 25, 1969 (age 54)
Place of birthSan Pedro, California
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)HC
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight270 lb (120 kg)
CollegeOregon
Career history
As coach
2004–presentAcadia Axemen (HC)
As player
1994Las Vegas Posse
1995Toronto Argonauts
1996Ottawa Rough Riders
19982000Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2001Toronto Phantoms
2002Arizona Rattlers
2003Georgia Force
Career highlights and awards

Jeff Cummins (born May 25, 1969[1]) is a former Canadian football defensive lineman and is the head coach for Acadia University's football team, the Acadia Axemen.[2] Cummins became Acadia's head coach in 2003 and has led the team to first-place finishes in 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2017, and 2019.

Professional football[edit]

From 1994-2000, Cummins played in the Canadian Football League for the Las Vegas Posse, Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Rough Riders, and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. From 2001-2003, he played in the Arena Football League with the Toronto Phantoms, Arizona Rattlers, and the Georgia Force. He was famous for his flamboyant sack dances, which he usually deployed after sacking the opposing team's quarterback.

College football[edit]

From 1990-1992, Cummins played college football for the Oregon Ducks. From 1988-1989, Cummins played junior college football for El Camino College and was a 1st Team All American as a defensive end and was voted onto the 1980s Jr College All-Decade team.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Database: 'C'". CFLapedia.com. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  2. ^ "Football ~ Coaches & Staff". Archived from the original on 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2011-11-19.

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