William Arndt

For other people with a similar name, see William Arnett (disambiguation).

William Arndt
Albany Firebirds
Arndt with the Redblacks in 2022
Born: (1993-08-13) August 13, 1993 (age 31)
Sandy Hook, Connecticut
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Quarterback
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
CollegeWestern Connecticut
Career history
2021Edmonton Elks
(offensive assistant)
2022Ottawa Redblacks
(quarterbacks coach)
As player
2018–2019Ottawa Redblacks
2020–2021BC Lions*
2024-presentAlbany Firebirds
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats
Pass completions86
Pass attempts140
Percentage61.4
TD–INT3-5
Passing yards779

William Arndt (born August 13, 1993) is a professional gridiron football quarterback for the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL). He attended Western Connecticut State University, where he played college football. Arndt made his professional debut in 2019 for the Ottawa Redblacks.

College career

At the time of this graduation Arndt held multiple Western Connecticut State University records including; most passing yards in a career (7,940 yards), total offense (9,248 yards), passing touchdowns (73), and total touchdowns (91). He was named the team captain for three seasons, and was twice named to the All MASCAC Academic Team.[1]

Professional career

Ottawa Redblacks

Following his time in Western Canada Arndt signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on September 13, 2017.[2] Arndt spent the closing three months of the season learning from the sideline. He was re-signed by the team on January 3, 2018. Arndt spent the entire 2018 season in the CFL as a backup quarterback behind Trevor Harris. For most of the 2019 season Arndt was the third sting quarterback behind Dominique Davis and Jonathan Jennings. Arndt came in relief of starting Jennings in the second half of the team's Week 15 loss to the BC Lions.[3] As the team fell to a record of 3-11 Arndt was named the starting quarterback for the team's Week 18 match against the Toronto Argonauts.[4] In his first career start Arndt completed 28 of 42 pass attempts for 288 yards with two passing touchdowns and three interceptions.[5] Arndt started the following match against the division leading Ti-Cats but was unable to effectively move the ball down the field, completing 17 of 30 pass attempts for only 112 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.[6] Arndt made his third and final start of the season in the second last game of the season.[7] He was released by the Redblacks on January 23, 2020.[8]

BC Lions

Arndt signed with the BC Lions on January 30, 2020.[9] However, he did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season and was then released during 2021 training camp on July 26, 2021.[10]

Albany Firebirds

On February 24, 2024, Arndt signed with the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL).[11]

Coaching career

Arndt retired following his release by the BC Lions, and joined the Edmonton Elks as an offensive assistant on September 1, 2021.[12] Arndt joined the Ottawa Redblacks as a quarterback coach in advance of the 2022 season.[13] Following the season, in December 2022, Arndt announced that he was stepping down from his role as quarterbacks coach in order to pursue a playing opportunity.[14]

Personal life

Arndt portrayed Penn State play-caller Matt McGloin in the HBO movie Paterno, which was released in early April 2018.[15]

References

  1. ^ "William Arndt". Ottawa REDBLACKS. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  2. ^ Gregory, Richard (September 14, 2017). "Former Newtown High, WCSU quarterback Arndt signs with Ottawa of CFL". NewsTimes. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  3. ^ "2019-09-21 Game Tracker - BC Lions vs. Ottawa Redblacks (2617)". CFL.ca. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  4. ^ "Ottawa Redblack to start William Arndt vs. Toronto Argonauts - TSN.ca". TSN. The Canadian Press. October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  5. ^ "2019-10-11 Game Tracker - Ottawa Redblacks vs. Toronto Argonauts (2626)". CFL.ca. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  6. ^ "2019-10-19 Game Tracker - Ottawa Redblacks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2632)". CFL.ca. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  7. ^ "2019-10-26 Game Tracker - Ottawa Redblacks vs. Toronto Argonauts (2636)". CFL.ca. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  8. ^ "Transactions: January 23, 2020". Ottawa Redblacks. January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  9. ^ "Lions sign Will Arndt to contract". CFL.ca. January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  10. ^ "Lions transactions: Monday July 26". BC Lions. July 26, 2021.
  11. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  12. ^ "Eisler, Arndt added to Edmonton coaching staff". CFL.ca. September 1, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  13. ^ "Unfinished business brings Will Arndt back to where it all started". Ottawa REDBLACKS. January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  14. ^ TSN ca Staff (December 20, 2022). "Will Arndt Ottawa Redblacks step down playing opportunity". TSN. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  15. ^ Baines, Tim (May 2, 2018). "With meeting Al Pacino off his bucket list, Ottawa Redblacks QB Will Arndt focuses on football | Ottawa Sun". Retrieved September 23, 2019.