Thomas McKenzie
| Marion Blue Racers | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Riverside, California |
| Career information | |
| College: | Riverside/South Dakota State |
| Undrafted: | 2005 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Thomas McKenzie is an American football defensive lineman who currently plays for the Marion Blue Racers of the Continental Indoor Football League.
Early life
Thomas was born in Riverside, California. His family eventually moved to Newark, Ohio, where he would attend Newark High School.[1]
College career
Riverside City College
After he finished up high school, Thomas attended Riverside City College in Riverside, CA. There he was a standout on the football team.
South Dakota State
After completing two years at Riverside, McKenzie continud his education and football career at South Dakota State University.[2]
Professional career
Dayton Bulldogs
In 2006, McKenzie was a member of the Dayton Bulldogs of the National Indoor Football League, where he was a defensive end.[1]
Marion Mayhem
Following the 2006 season, the Bulldogs folded. In November 2006, it was announced that McKenzie had signed with the Marion Mayhem of the Continental Indoor Football League.[1] Thomas was a force for the Mayhem for many years. He set the CIFL record for sacks in a game with 4.0.[3]
Fort Wayne FireHawks
After the Mayhem season ended abruptly in 2010, McKenzie, and several other Mayhem players, joined the Fort Wayne FireHawks to finish the 2010 season. The FireHawks, had locked up a playoff spot, when Marion folded.[4] In the final game of the season, McKenzie broke his own record of 4.5 sacks, by recording 5.5 sacks against the Chicago Cardinals.[5]
Northern Kentucky River Monsters
In 2011, McKenzie signed to play with the Northern Kentucky River Monsters of the Ultimate Indoor Football League, rather than sign with the newly formed Marion Blue Racers, which replaced the Mayhem. Thomas went on to set many records in the UIFL's inaugural season, on his way to earning Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Marion Blue Racers
For the 2012 season, McKenzie signed to play with the Marion Blue Racers.[6] This will be McKenzie's return to Marion after playing with the Mayhem in 2010. McKenzie recorded 20 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks.[7] His 12 sacks ranked 4th in the UIFL on the season,[8] earning him Honorable Mention All-UIFL North Team.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "Mayhem releases list of signees". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. November 29, 2006. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ McKenzie named player of the week
- ^ CIFL All Time Records
- ^ 'New' FireHawks prep for postseason
- ^ FW 48 CHI 0
- ^ "McKenzie returns home, signs with Marion". www.theuifl.com. UIFL. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ "2012 UIFL Marion Blue Racers". www.uiflfootball.com. UIFL. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ "2012 UIFL - Leaders". www.uiflfootball.com. UIFL. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ "2012 UIFL Awards" (PDF). www.uiflfootball.com. UIFL. June 15, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.