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'''Sonny Cumbie''' (born [[August 8]], [[1981]] in [[Abilene, Texas]]) is an American |
'''Sonny Cumbie''' (born [[August 8]], [[1981]] in [[Abilene, Texas]]) is an American quarterback currently playing for the San Angelo Stampede Express of the Indoor Football League. |
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==High school years== |
==High school years== |
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Cumbie attended Snyder High School in [[Snyder, Texas]], and was a three-sport [[letterman]] in [[High school football|football]], [[basketball]], and [[baseball]]. In football, as a senior, he won first team All-District honors, Honorable Mention All-South Plains honors, and was named the District [[M.V.P.]] In basketball, he won All-District honors and All-Big Country honors. In baseball, he was named the District MVP as a senior. Sonny Cumbie graduated from Snyder High School in 2000. |
Cumbie attended Snyder High School in [[Snyder, Texas]], and was a three-sport [[letterman]] in [[High school football|football]], [[basketball]], and [[baseball]]. In football, as a senior, he won first team All-District honors, Honorable Mention All-South Plains honors, and was named the District [[M.V.P.]] In basketball, he won All-District honors and All-Big Country honors. In baseball, he was named the District MVP as a senior. Sonny Cumbie graduated from Snyder High School in 2000. |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Cumbie was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] after college, but later released. And as of the 2006 season he briefly signed with the [[Baltimore Ravens]], but was released. Today Cumbie is the [[Starting lineup|starting]] quarterback for the San Angelo Stampede Express of the [[Indoor Football League]]. Cumbie, who started 12 games last season as a [[rookie]], returns as the Avengers starting quarterback in 2007. He agreed to a two-year contract on Oct. 19, 2005, which will keep him in Los Angeles through the [[2007 AFL season]]. Playing in a total of 13 games in 2006, Cumbie completed 268-of-450 for 3,241 yards and 59 touchdowns in 2006. He also scored three touchdowns on the ground. In 2007 Cumbie led the Avengers to the playoffs while throwing for 83 touchdown passes and 4,370 yards. |
Cumbie was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] after college, but later released. And as of the 2006 season he briefly signed with the [[Baltimore Ravens]], but was released. Today Cumbie is the [[Starting lineup|starting]] quarterback for the San Angelo Stampede Express of the [[Indoor Football League]]. Cumbie, who started 12 games last season as a [[rookie]], returns as the Avengers starting quarterback in 2007. He agreed to a two-year contract on Oct. 19, 2005, which will keep him in Los Angeles through the [[2007 AFL season]]. Playing in a total of 13 games in 2006, Cumbie completed 268-of-450 for 3,241 yards and 59 touchdowns in 2006. He also scored three touchdowns on the ground. In 2007 Cumbie led the Avengers to the playoffs while throwing for 83 touchdown passes and 4,370 yards. |
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In the AFL offseason, Cumbie resides in [[Lubbock, Texas]] where he serves as a [[color commentator]] on the Texas Tech Sports Network for football games. He was brought by the San Angelo Stampede Express of the Indoor Football league to coach but then after a rough start he took the reigns and became starting quarterback. The Stampede Express have signed Coach Billy Jack Ray. He comes to the San Angelo Stmapede Express after a year with the Frisco Thunder. Ray is a 1994 graduate of Stephenville High School. During which time he played for the 1993 4A State Championship team. |
In the AFL offseason, Cumbie resides in [[Lubbock, Texas]] where he serves as a [[color commentator]] on the Texas Tech Sports Network for football games. He was brought by the San Angelo Stampede Express of the Indoor Football league to coach but then after a rough start he took the reigns and became starting quarterback. The Stampede Express have signed Coach Billy Jack Ray. He comes to the San Angelo Stmapede Express after a year with the Frisco Thunder. Ray is a 1994 graduate of Stephenville High School. During which time he played for the 1993 4A State Championship team. Following graduation he went onto play guard for Texas Tech from 1997-1998. |
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He played two years with the Bismark Roughriders of the National Indoor Football League(NIFL) as well as one year with the Lubbock Lonestars of the Intense Football League(IFL). |
He played two years with the Bismark Roughriders of the National Indoor Football League(NIFL) as well as one year with the Lubbock Lonestars of the Intense Football League(IFL). |
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His Coaching credits include one year with the Lubbock Gunslingers of the IFL, the Katy Copperheads of the NIFL, the Texas Copperheads of the AFL, and finally one year with the Frisco Thunder of the IFL. Ray resides in Stephenville in the off season. |
His Coaching credits include one year with the Lubbock Gunslingers of the IFL, the Katy Copperheads of the NIFL, the Texas Copperheads of the AFL, and finally one year with the Frisco Thunder of the IFL. Ray resides in Stephenville in the off season. |
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==References== |
== References == |
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==External links== |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.arenafootball.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=244691&DB_OEM_ID=3500 Arena Football League profile] |
* [http://www.arenafootball.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=244691&DB_OEM_ID=3500 Arena Football League profile] |
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Revision as of 03:47, 8 July 2009
Sonny Cumbie (born August 8, 1981 in Abilene, Texas) is an American quarterback currently playing for the San Angelo Stampede Express of the Indoor Football League.
High school years
Cumbie attended Snyder High School in Snyder, Texas, and was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. In football, as a senior, he won first team All-District honors, Honorable Mention All-South Plains honors, and was named the District M.V.P. In basketball, he won All-District honors and All-Big Country honors. In baseball, he was named the District MVP as a senior. Sonny Cumbie graduated from Snyder High School in 2000.
College career
Cumbie played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Cumbie served as a back up quarterback until his senior year when he led the nation in passing yards with 4,742, the sixth most all-time in NCAA Division I history.[1]
Holiday Bowl
Cumbie lead #23 ranked Texas Tech to a win in the 2004 Holiday Bowl over then #4 California Golden Bears. Cumbie went 39-60 (65%) and a career high 520 yards and three touchdowns.[2] His performance in that game earned him MVP honors.
Professional career
Cumbie was signed as a free agent by the Indianapolis Colts after college, but later released. And as of the 2006 season he briefly signed with the Baltimore Ravens, but was released. Today Cumbie is the starting quarterback for the San Angelo Stampede Express of the Indoor Football League. Cumbie, who started 12 games last season as a rookie, returns as the Avengers starting quarterback in 2007. He agreed to a two-year contract on Oct. 19, 2005, which will keep him in Los Angeles through the 2007 AFL season. Playing in a total of 13 games in 2006, Cumbie completed 268-of-450 for 3,241 yards and 59 touchdowns in 2006. He also scored three touchdowns on the ground. In 2007 Cumbie led the Avengers to the playoffs while throwing for 83 touchdown passes and 4,370 yards.
In the AFL offseason, Cumbie resides in Lubbock, Texas where he serves as a color commentator on the Texas Tech Sports Network for football games. He was brought by the San Angelo Stampede Express of the Indoor Football league to coach but then after a rough start he took the reigns and became starting quarterback. The Stampede Express have signed Coach Billy Jack Ray. He comes to the San Angelo Stmapede Express after a year with the Frisco Thunder. Ray is a 1994 graduate of Stephenville High School. During which time he played for the 1993 4A State Championship team. Following graduation he went onto play guard for Texas Tech from 1997-1998. He played two years with the Bismark Roughriders of the National Indoor Football League(NIFL) as well as one year with the Lubbock Lonestars of the Intense Football League(IFL). His Coaching credits include one year with the Lubbock Gunslingers of the IFL, the Katy Copperheads of the NIFL, the Texas Copperheads of the AFL, and finally one year with the Frisco Thunder of the IFL. Ray resides in Stephenville in the off season.
References
- ^ "LAAvengers.com - Profiles: Sonny Cumbie". Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ^ "No. 4 Cal Upset By Texas Tech In Holiday Bowl, 45-31". Retrieved 2008-07-18.