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Quinlan enters the CFL draft sporting one of the finest audition tapes in CIS
football history. The McMaster quarterback led the Marauders to a 41-38 win over
the defending champion Laval Rouge et Or in a wild Vanier Cup last November,
completing 36 of 55 passes for 482 yards and two touchdowns. Quinlan also rushed
for a team-high 106 yards. “Hes coming off perhaps one of the greatest
performances by a university quarterback in the Vanier Cup,” said McMaster coach
Stefan Ptaszek. “Laval is the premiere program in our nation and their pride and
joy is their defence. For Kyle Quinlan to throw for 480 yards and rush for 100
is unique beyond unique. They havent given up 500 yards of offence and 40 points
forever. I looked at their last 80 games and zero times have they given up that
many points and that many yards. “The kid is very, very, very unique and boy wed
love to have him back. The question is does the CFL agree with me how unique
this kid is and are they going to take a chance?” Quinlan is waiting for
Thursday to find out. “I have no idea whats going to happen with it,” he said.
“Thats kind of part of the excitement surrounding this week. I really cant
predict where Ill go—or if I go at all.” At six foot three and 215 pounds,
Quinlan has size. The 23-year-old from South Woodslee, Ont., also has poise in
the pocket, a good arm and the ability to run. Its a potent combination, one
that has allowed him to exploit the large Canadian football field. During the
regular season, Quinlan completed almost 65 per cent of his passes, with 13
touchdowns and just two interceptions. In the playoffs, he was named MVP in the
Yates Cup, Uteck Bowl and Vanier Cup. He turned heads in the CIS championship
game when he hurdled over a Laval defender during a bootleg play. Quinlan is
also not averse to sacrificing his body to block for his teammate. With a year
of CIS eligibility remaining, Quinlan has options. And he could end up in a CFL
camp whether he gets drafted or not. Hamilton invited him to camp last season to
give him a flavour of the pro game. “If I get into the situation where Im faced
with a decision between the CFL and another year at Mac, I think that would be a
great problem to have,” Quinlan said. “So thats something I hopefully look
forward to.” Quinlan isnt the only Canadian quarterback of note eligible for the
draft. Hec Crighton winner Billy Greene and Acadias Kyle Graves, who is also a
punter of note, will draw attention. All three were showcased at the recent CFL
combine. “Im a big fan of both of those guys,” said Quinlan. CFL rules allow
teams to field a 42-man active roster, including three quarterbacks and 39 other
players, no more than 19 of whom may be imports. A four-man reserve roster with
no conditions is also allowed. The quarterbacks do not fall into the import
ratio. “There is no bias against Canadian quarterbacks per se in the CFL,” said
Ptaszek. “The CFL is like any business, theyre motivated to try to win and make
money and be successful and so theyll do that any way they can. And its not that
they dont like Canadian quarterbacks, the actual fact of the matter is there is
no quota protecting the quarterback. A receiver who played for B.C., Hamilton
and Toronto, Ptaszek said the immport ratio protected him and allowed him to
develop and play in the CFL. Reggie Wayne Jersey. “At quarterback that
doesnt exist and therefore these competitive institutions that need to think
about today and not long-term, they do what theyve got to do and its at the
expense of the Canadian quarterback.” Calgarys Brad Sinopoli was the lone
Canadian quarterback on the CFL books last season. “I think Kyle and Brad are
very comparable in terms of their quarterback skills and what they can get done,
so Im hopeful that theres another CFL franchise that will take a chance and it
wont hurt them to have him (Quinlan) in camp. And hell surprise a few people.”
Quinlan says talent will win out whatever your passport says. “I think if you
prepare yourself to have a good showing and to play at high level, I think
regardless of whether youre Canadian or American, the GMs and scouts and coaches
will give you a fair shot.” Still, Quinlan is flexible. “Im a football player
first and foremost. This is a game Ive been playing my entire life and its
something that I absolutely love to do, so I think it I was given the
opportunity to extend playing this game as long as I can, then Id be willing to
switch positions—keeping in mind that quarterback is what Ive played my
entire life and it would definitely be a bit of a transition to try to switch to
a different position though.” Quinlan attributes his breakthrough year in 2011
in part to the three weeks he spent at the Ticats camp. He lived in residence
with the team at Mac, went to team meetings and “basically took in the entire
training camp process.” “There were some definite things that I took directly
from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats coaching staff and applied it right away at
McMaster,” he said. If Quinlan sticks with a CFL team, Ptaszek will wish him
well and look to backup Marshall Ferguson, who will be entering his third year.
“He has a ton of playing experience for us, threw over a hundred passes this
year for us and is a great kid,” Ptaszek said. “Im excited for him to get more
experience and get closer to being a starting quarterback. And if thats this
year, he will be ready. “He will push Kyle if Kyle comes back. Its a great
situation to be in.” Ferguson got his chance last season when Quinlan sat out
three games for a suspension that arose out of a campus pub incident last
September following a loss to Western. Quinlan was charged with two counts of
assaulting an officer and one count of assault. He eventually pleaded guilty to
causing a disturbance and was given a one-year conditional sentence. “I think
Kyle would tell you he holds himself to a higher standard and regrets the
situation and circumstance,” said Ptaszek. “Hes learned a ton, hes a more
passionate and dedicated football player. Hes walked away from the experience a
better human being and we have supported him throughout. “Do we always agree
with what our young men do? No, but we always support them no matter what and he
has to his credit come out of this a more complete person.” Ptaszek recruited
Quinlan but takes no credit for the find. “He was a pretty good football player.
You didnt have to be a rocket scientist to know that he could help your football
program.” ’ ’ ’
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