Bernard Morris

Bernard Morris
No. 5 Orlando Predators
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1985-05-29) May 29, 1985
Place of birth: Orlando, Florida
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Orlando (FL) Jones
College: Marshall
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.: 1,034 / 1,656
Passing yards: 12,042
TD-INT: 256-45
QB Rating: 111.74
Rushing TD: 58
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Bernard Raphael Morris (born May 29, 1985) is an American football quarterback for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He was signed as a street free agent by the Arkansas Twisters in 2009. He played college football for the Marshall Thundering Herd.

Early years

Morris was born on May 29, 1985 in Orlando, Florida to Marcia Morris. He played high school football, basketball and baseball at Jones High School in Orlando. In basketball, he averaged nine points per game and 10 rebounds per game. While in football he ended up being named the offensive player of the year after throwing for 1,179 yards with 14 touchdowns in his senior year.[1]

College career

College career statistics

NCAA Collegiate Career statistics
Marshall Thundering Herd[2]
Season Passing Rushing
Comp Att Yards Pct. TD Int QB Rating Att Yards Avg TD
2004 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 5 21 4.2 0
2005 114 216 1,121 52.8 6 6 100.0 75 256 3.4 4
2006 116 188 1,346 61.7 8 12 123.1 82 324 4.0 2
2007 253 398 3,149 63.6 17 10 139.1 130 488 3.8 4
NCAA Career Totals 253 803 5,616 60.1 31 28 124.7 292 1,089 3.7 10

Professional career

Arkansas Twisters

Morris was assigned to the Arkansas Twisters on December 15, 2008 along with ex-Florida State quarterback, Xavier Lee.[3] In the first round of the 2009 af2 season playoffs, Morris fumbled against the Boise Burn which was returned 32 yards for a touchdown. Arkansas ended up losing the game, 77–36.[4]

Jacksonville Sharks

Following AF2's ceasing of operations in September 2009, Morris signed with the Jacksonville Sharks of Arena Football League on January 6, 2010.[5]

Pittsburgh Power

Bernard Morris signed with the expansion Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League on September 27, 2010. He made his starting debut March 11, 2011 against the Philadelphia Soul. He was placed on injured reserve March 20 with a sore arm.

Jacksonville Sharks

On March 23, 2012, Morris re-signed with the Sharks for the 2012 AFL season.[6]

Orlando Predators

On February 10, 2014, Morris was traded to the Orlando Predators along with Matt Marcorelle and Trevis Turner for Aaron Garcia.

References

  1. ↑ "Bernard Morris". Marshall University. Retrieved 9 January 2010.
  2. ↑ "Bernard Morris". www.sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ Harris, Jim (December 15, 2008). "Arena Football's Suspension Won't Affect Twisters, President Says". ArkansasSports360.com. Retrieved 9 January 2010.
  4. ↑ Wayne, Jeremy (August 1, 2009). "Burn Torch Twisters In First Round Playoff". KMVT.com. Retrieved 9 January 2010.
  5. ↑ "Sharks Bolster Roster With NFL Talent". oursportscentral.com. January 6, 2010. Retrieved 9 January 2010.
  6. ↑ "Sharks Assigned Three from 2012 Squad". Arena Football League. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2012-10-29.

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