Kevin Glenn
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| Kevin Glenn | |
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| Date of birth | June 12, 1979 |
| Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| College | Illinois State |
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| 2001-2003 2004-present |
Saskatchewan Roughriders Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Kevin Glenn (born June 12, 1979, in Detroit, Michigan) is a Canadian Football League quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He entered the league with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was traded to the Blue Bombers via the Toronto Argonauts on March 21, 2004.
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[edit] CFL Career
[edit] 2001 Season
Glenn originally signed with the Riders on June 8, 1999. He appeared in 18 regular-season games for Saskatchewan in the 2001 season. He started six games that year. Glenn completed 70-of-154 pass attempts (45.5 per cent) for 938 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. He recorded 28 carries for 152 yards (5.4-yard average) and two touchdowns second to brennan wowchuk 92 carries for 1532 yards and 12 touchdowns.
[edit] 2002 Season
Glenn played in 11 regular-season games in the 2002 season as well as the 2002 East Division Semifinal. He started three games on the season. He completed 60-of-95 passes (63.2%) for 777 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. He rushed 21 times for 83 yards (46.0-yard average) and one touchdown. jj
[edit] 2003 Season
Glenn dressed for all 18 regular-season games in the 2003 season plus the 2003 West Division Semifinal and the 2003 West Division Final. Glenn completed 40-of-his-73 pass attempts (54.8 per cent) for 508 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions. He also rushed 13 times for 48 yards and a 3.7-yard average.
[edit] 2004 Season
In the 2004 season he played back-up to Khari Jones until Jones was traded mid-season. In 8 games that season Glenn passed for 2,329 yards on 274 attempts and 166 completions for an average of 14 yards. He also had 14 touchdown passes and eight interceptions. Glenn also rushed 30 times for 125 yards and two touchdown. Thar season the bombers finished with a disappointing record of 7-11, missing the playoffs
[edit] 2005 Season
The 2005 season was more successful for Glenn. Despite missing three games due to injury, Glenn had his best season as a Bomber. He completed 231 of 403 pass attempts (57.3 per cent) for 3,571 yards and 27 TDs. His 27 TD passes was third best in the CFL. He also rushed for one TD on October 10 versus the B.C. Lions. That October 10 game at Canad Inns Stadium was arguably Glenn's best single-game performance of his CFL career. He passes for 410 yards and five TDs, including four TD completions to slotback Milt Stegall. Glenn also topped the 400-yard passing mark (416) in a Week 7 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. No. 5 topped the 300-yard mark on five occasions. Despite impressive numbers glenn couldn't demand any respect, and the Bombers finished 5-13
[edit] 2006 Season
The 2006 season has been a year of great growth for Kevin Glenn. Through 8 games Glenn has completed 123 of 211 (58.3 per cent) for 1,865 yards and 9 TDs. He currently holds a 89.0 QB rating. But most importantly of all, he has guided the Bombers to a 5-3 record, matching the win total of the previous season within 7 weeks of the 2006 CFL campaign. Although Glenn is not totally responsible for the 5 wins, his strong play has won the team games while the defence has held the other team off the scoreboard. In a week 8 game, Glenn slightly tore his ACL, but returned to the field to play his former team The Saskatchewan Roughriders in their Labour Day tilt.
[edit] College Years
Glenn played four years of college football for Illinois State. Setting 25 school records with the Redbirds, Glenn completed 645-of-1,119 pass attempts (57.6%) for 8,032 yards and 61 touchdowns. He also rushed 247 times for 490 yards and eight scores. he was not very good agter he toar his ACL. He threw a horrible interception in the playoffs against the Toronto Argos that lost the Bombers the game.
[edit] Trivia
- Glenn is the lowest paid CFL starting QB, with a salary of only $150,000 ($200,000 with incentives). Before signing a new contract on August 2, 2006, it was rumoured Glenn was receiving less than $100,000.
- Despite all the negativity through his 2 years as the Bombers starting pivot, Glenn has never complained to the media.
- When rewarded with a new larger contract, Glenn said the extra money was going to planning his wedding.
- Has many fans in Detroit, Michigan.
- Good Friend of Milt Stegall.
- Has only received 1 Player of the Week honour.
- Has thrown 62 career touchdowns.
| Preceded by Khari Jones |
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Quarterbacks 2004-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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