E. J. Nemeth

E. J. Nemeth
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E. J. Nemeth being interviewed post game after a game at Trenton Freedom
No. 4, 19, 15
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1983-05-23) May 23, 1983 (age 41)
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Lawrenceville (NJ) Notre Dame
College:King's College (PA)
Undrafted:2005
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× AIF champion (2010, 2013, 2015)
  • AIFA Player of the Year (2010)
  • AIF Player of the Year (2012, 2013)
  • 2nd Team All-PIFL (2014)
  • AIF MVP (2015)
  • AIF Offensive MVP (2015)
  • 1st Team All-AIF (2015)
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Ernest Joseph "E. J." Nemeth is an American former professional football quarterback. He played college football at Sacred Heart University and King's College (PA).[1] He won the American Indoor Football (AIF) championship three times, in 2010, 2013, and 2015.[2]

Early life

Nemeth attended Notre Dame High School[3] in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, where he graduated in 2001.[1]

College career

Nemeth attended Sacred Heart University upon his high school graduation, continuing his football career. After two seasons with Sacred Heart, Nemeth transferred to King's College (PA) where he would use one season eligibility.[4] After 2003, Nemeth dropped out to become a beer distributor.[5]

Nemeth re-enrolled in college in 2010 at Towson University, but dropped out due to financial restrictions. He re-enrolled at Towson in 2013.[5]

Professional career

In 2015, Nemeth signed with the York Capitals of American Indoor Football.[6] Nemeth's play won him both the Offensive MVP and the League MVP in 2015.[7] In 2019, he signed with the New York Streets. After leaving the Streets, Nemeth signed with the Atlantic City Blackjacks.

Coaching career

Nemeth was an assistant coach for the Stevenson Mustangs of Stevenson University from 2013 to 2015.[8][9][10] In July 2015, he was named the head wrestling coach at Notre Dame High School.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b Mary Ann Tarr (August 16, 2010). "Football still the wind behind Nemeth's sail - Former Notre Dame standout a success for the AIFA Mariners". www.nj.com. New Jersey On-Line LLC. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  2. ^ George O'Gorman (May 14, 2014). "Harrisburg QB and Notre Dame High grad E.J. Nemeth enjoys Mother's Day Homecoming". www.trentonian.com. The Trentonian. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  3. ^ "NDHS | Private Catholic High School in Lawrenceville NJ". www.ndnj.org. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  4. ^ "Mariners Call Nemeth's Number Again". www.baltimoresportsreport.com. Baltimore Sports Report. September 10, 2009. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Matt Hamilton. "Towson student E.J. Nemeth chooses football as a side job" (PDF). www.baltimorestudentmedia.com. The Towerlight. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 20, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  6. ^ Colin Snyder (March 29, 2015). "York Capitals win season opener behind Nemeth's five first-half TD passes". www.ydr.com. The York Daily Record. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  7. ^ "All AIF Team for 2015 Announced". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  8. ^ "E.J. Nemeth". gomustangsports.com. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  9. ^ "2015 Roster". gomustangsports.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ^ "2013 Football Roster". gomustangsports.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ^ Zedalis, Joe (July 24, 2015). "Wrestling: EJ Nemeth appointed head coach at Notre Dame". highschoolsports.nj.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)