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| Quarterback | |
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| Date of birth: July 26, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania | |
| High School: Sto-Rox High School | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Temple | |
| Undrafted in 2009 | |
| Debuted in 2011 for the Erie Explosion | |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Adam DiMichele ( /dɪˈmaɪkəl/; born July 26, 1985) is a professional quarterback who is currently a member of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.[1]. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Temple.
DiMichele has also been a member of the Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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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] He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 38th round of the 2005 MLB Draft[3]
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.
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]
DiMichele signed with the Calgary Stampeders' practice roster on September 21, 2009[8] only to be released on September 23.[9]
DiMichele was signed to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers practice roster on September 25, 2009.
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 inteceptions. 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]
DiMichele has signed with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League, for the 2012 season.[13]
His younger brother Alex DiMichele played fullback with him at Temple, before transferring to Robert Morris University. His other younger brother, Anthony DiMichele, is currently a defensive back for the College of the Holy Cross.[14]