Michael Doyle (American footballer)
| Michael Doyle | |
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Michael Doyle vs Coventry Jets in 2013 | |
| Born |
08/09/1991 Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Residence | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 176 pounds (80 kg) |
| Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
| College | King's Norton 6th Form |
| Jersey #(s) | 84 |
| Teams | |
| 2012-Present | Birmingham Bulls |
Michael "Mike" Doyle (born September 8, 1991) is a British American football wide receiver and kick returner for the Birmingham Bulls of the BAFA National Leagues (BAFANL). He debuted for the Bulls in 2013.
Early Years
Doyle was born in Birmingham and lived in the area his whole life, attending King's Norton Boys' School. It was during his time at King's Norton Sixth Form that he began a brief career at a local Sports Direct store.
Football career
Doyle debuted for the Birmingham Bulls in 2013, after attending rookie camp in late 2012.[1] Although he originally arriving as a tight end, he quickly switched to wide receiver. After making a strong impression in camp, he was named as a starter for the opening game, away to the newly promoted West Coast Trojans, where he was the only Bulls receiver to complete a catch.[2] The Bulls came away as 3-0 winners. Doyle received no further passes in a year where the Bulls struggled to a 2-8 finish.
Doyle held onto his role as a starter going into 2014, despite a large rookie intake.[3] As the season progressed, Doyle became known for difficult catches in tight windows, hauling in the ball in double coverage in a narrow defeat to the Lancashire Wolverines[4] and securing the win over the Yorkshire Rams with a clutch catch in traffic on a vital third and long situation, allowing the Bulls to kneel out the rest of the clock.[5]
In the very next game, against the Gateshead Senators, Doyle caught his first touchdown for the Bulls on a precise slant route.[6] He made his longest reception weeks later against the Sheffield Predators, with a 35-yard catch and run.[7]
Career statistics
Regular season
| Season | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FUM | Lost | ||
| 2013 | Birmingham Bulls | 9 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | - | - | - | - | – | - | – |
| 2014 | Birmingham Bulls | 8 | 7 | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 35 | 1 | - | - | - | - | – | - | - |
| Total | 17 | 15 | 7 | 78 | 9.9 | 35 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Postseason
| Season | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FUM | Lost | ||
| 2013 | Birmingham Bulls | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2014 | Birmingham Bulls | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
Personal life
Doyle lives in the Northfield suburb of Birmingham, and is also a qualified Personal Trainer.