Difference between revisions of "Micycle McCormick"
Infinitempg (talk | contribs) |
m |
||
(52 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Infobox NSFL biography | {{Infobox NSFL biography | ||
| name = Micycle McCormick | | name = Micycle McCormick | ||
− | + | | user = infinitempg | |
− | | image = | + | | HOF = Micycle-McCormick |
+ | | image = mccormick_rutgers.jpeg | ||
| image_size = 250px | | image_size = 250px | ||
− | | alt = | + | | alt = Micycle McCormick at Rutgers University |
− | | caption = | + | | caption = Micycle McCormick while at Rutgers University |
− | |||
| number = 32 | | number = 32 | ||
− | | current_team = | + | | current_team = Retired |
− | | position = | + | | position = Quarterback |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age2|{{CurrentDate/yy}}|{{CurrentDate/mm}}|{{CurrentDate/dd}}|1996|08|27}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age2|{{CurrentDate/yy}}|{{CurrentDate/mm}}|{{CurrentDate/dd}}|1996|08|27}} | ||
− | | birth_place = Piscataway, | + | | birth_place = [[wp:Piscataway, New Jersey|Piscataway, NJ]] |
| death_date = <!-- not needed unless the player is actually dead --> | | death_date = <!-- not needed unless the player is actually dead --> | ||
| death_place = <!-- in such cases, DM 37thchamber; we don't have a death date template yet --> | | death_place = <!-- in such cases, DM 37thchamber; we don't have a death date template yet --> | ||
Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
| weight_lb = 150 | | weight_lb = 150 | ||
| high_school = Piscataway High School | | high_school = Piscataway High School | ||
− | | college = Rutgers University | + | | college = [[wp:Rutgers University|Rutgers University]] |
− | | draftyear = {{nsfly|6|d}} | + | | draftyear = {{nsfly|6|d}} |
| draftround = 3 | | draftround = 3 | ||
| draftpick = 18 | | draftpick = 18 | ||
+ | | dsfldraftyear = {{dsfly|5}} | ||
+ | | dsfldraftround = 4 | ||
+ | | dsfldraftpick = 13 | ||
| pastteams = | | pastteams = | ||
− | * [[Kansas City Coyotes]] | + | * [[Kansas City Coyotes]] ({{dsfly|5}}) |
− | * [[Colorado Yeti]] ({{nsfly|6}} | + | * [[Colorado Yeti]] ({{nsfly|6}}–{{nsfly|15}}) |
− | | status = | + | | status = Retired |
− | | highlights = | + | | highlights = |
* Perfect Kicking Season ({{nsfly|7}}) | * Perfect Kicking Season ({{nsfly|7}}) | ||
− | * [[ | + | * Kicker of the Year ({{nsfly|8}}) |
− | + | * Punter of the Year ({{nsfly|9}}, {{nsfly|10}}) | |
+ | * [[NSFL Pro Bowl]] ({{nsfly|8}}, {{nsfly|9}}, {{nsfly|10}}, {{nsfly|11}}, {{nsfly|12}}, {{nsfly|13}}, {{nsfly|14}}) | ||
| statleague =NSFL | | statleague =NSFL | ||
− | | statweek = | + | | statweek =14 |
− | | statseason ={{nsfly| | + | | statseason ={{nsfly|15|nolink}} |
− | | statlabel1 = | + | | statlabel1 =Field Goals Made |
− | | statvalue1 = | + | | statvalue1 =106 |
− | | statlabel2 = | + | | statlabel2 =Field Goal PCT |
− | | statvalue2 = | + | | statvalue2 =93.0% |
− | | statlabel3 = | + | | statlabel3 =Extra Points Made |
− | | statvalue3 = | + | | statvalue3 =134 |
− | | statlabel4 = | + | | statlabel4 =Extra Point PCT |
− | | statvalue4 = | + | | statvalue4 =95.7% |
− | | statlabel5 = | + | | statlabel5 =Average Punt Yards |
− | | statvalue5 = | + | | statvalue5 =47.6 |
− | | statlabel6 = | + | | statlabel6 =Completions |
− | | statvalue6 = | + | | statvalue6 =1,720 |
− | | statlabel7 = | + | | statlabel7 =Passing Yards |
− | | statvalue7 = | + | | statvalue7 =20,852 |
− | | statlabel8 = | + | | statlabel8 =Touchdowns |
− | | statvalue8 = | + | | statvalue8 =131 |
− | | nsfl =6395 | + | | nsfl =6395 |
}} | }} | ||
− | '''Micycle McCormick''' (born August 27, 1996) | + | '''Micycle McCormick''' (born August 27, 1996) was an [[wp:American football|American football]] Quarterback and former Kicker/Punter for the [[Colorado Yeti]] of the [[National Simulation Football League]] (NSFL). He played college football for the [[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers Scarlet Knights]] before entering the professional ranks in {{nsfly|6|nolink}}. In {{nsfly|7|}}, Micycle became the first player in the history of the NSFL to record a full season without missing an extra point or field goal attempt. After a major foot injury, McCormick switched to playing Quarterback. |
==Early years== | ==Early years== | ||
Line 57: | Line 61: | ||
Micycle McCormick was born in [[wp:Piscataway, New Jersey|Piscataway, New Jersey]] on August 27, 1996. At an early age, McCormick found himself drawn to both sports and technology. His father, Mitch, was a computer engineer, and as such there was a plentiful amount of gadgets and toys to experiment with at the McCormick household. Sports, on the other hand, was a natural talent that McCormick discovered on his own, as his family did not have a strong athletic heritage. By the age of 6, McCormick was competing in soccer, swimming, and martial arts, and excelling at each. | Micycle McCormick was born in [[wp:Piscataway, New Jersey|Piscataway, New Jersey]] on August 27, 1996. At an early age, McCormick found himself drawn to both sports and technology. His father, Mitch, was a computer engineer, and as such there was a plentiful amount of gadgets and toys to experiment with at the McCormick household. Sports, on the other hand, was a natural talent that McCormick discovered on his own, as his family did not have a strong athletic heritage. By the age of 6, McCormick was competing in soccer, swimming, and martial arts, and excelling at each. | ||
− | It was not until his sophomore year at [[wp:Piscataway High School|Piscataway High School]] did McCormick don a football uniform as an emergency kicker. In his first game, McCormick was tasked with hitting a 45 yard game winning field goal to defeat Sayreville High School and advance to the state title game, and the rush of adrenaline after making it left him hooked. McCormick was listed as an All-Division and All-State team member in his junior and senior years. | + | It was not until his sophomore year at [[wp:Piscataway High School|Piscataway High School]] did McCormick don a football uniform as an emergency kicker. In his first game, McCormick was tasked with hitting a 45-yard game-winning field goal to defeat Sayreville High School and advance to the state title game, and the rush of adrenaline after making it left him hooked. McCormick was listed as an All-Division and All-State team member in his junior and senior years. He also served as emergency quarterback, and went 25/32 for 316 yards in a game where both the starter and backup quarterbacks were injured and suspended respectively. |
McCormick also spent the summer prior to his senior year participating in U-19 camp for the [[wp:Indonesian national soccer team|Indonesian national soccer team]] as an attacking midfielder, but wasn't invited to join the final 23 at the [[wp:AFC U-19 Championship|Asian Football Confederation U-19 Championships]]. | McCormick also spent the summer prior to his senior year participating in U-19 camp for the [[wp:Indonesian national soccer team|Indonesian national soccer team]] as an attacking midfielder, but wasn't invited to join the final 23 at the [[wp:AFC U-19 Championship|Asian Football Confederation U-19 Championships]]. | ||
Line 66: | Line 70: | ||
As a redshirt freshman, McCormick served as a backup kicker and punter until the last two games, where an injury to the starting kicker allowed him to play. He scored 3 extra points and 4 field goals in those games, impressing the coaching staff. He also participated in a fake field goal attempt and two fake punts, gaining 50 rushing yards and scoring a touchdown. | As a redshirt freshman, McCormick served as a backup kicker and punter until the last two games, where an injury to the starting kicker allowed him to play. He scored 3 extra points and 4 field goals in those games, impressing the coaching staff. He also participated in a fake field goal attempt and two fake punts, gaining 50 rushing yards and scoring a touchdown. | ||
− | With the graduation of the starting kicker and punter that offseason, McCormick found himself in the lead position for both starting jobs. After the end of spring ball and before summer training camp, McCormick suffered a major | + | With the graduation of the starting kicker and punter that offseason, McCormick found himself in the lead position for both starting jobs. After the end of spring ball and before summer training camp, McCormick suffered a major kneecap dislocation while finishing a 5K race (which he ''did'' finish with a time of 29:17), tearing his ACL and MCL in the process. He applied and was granted a medical redshirt and spent the year rehabbing and focusing on his studies. While he came back nearly full strength and re-won the starting jobs by the next spring, McCormick lost the speed and agility he once used during fake kick attempts. |
− | The 2017 season for Rutgers was a very poor offensive showing, and as such McCormick put up paltry numbers despite being very consistent. He ended the season with 25 made extra points and 13 made field goals, only missing twice all season. His punting was also very strong (and was used very often), recording an average of 43.5 yards per punt. | + | The 2017 season for Rutgers was a very poor offensive showing, and as such McCormick put up paltry numbers despite being very consistent. He ended the season with 25 made extra points and 13 made field goals, only missing twice all season. His punting was also very strong (and was used very often), recording an average of 43.5 yards per punt. McCormick also found his footing as an emergency quarterback once again in the final game versus [[wp:Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]], with the starting QB injured and the backup knocked out with a concussion, McCormick led a furious 17 point comeback in the fourth quarter and finished the night 15/17 with 205 yards and 3 touchdown throws. |
McCormick entered his third year of eligibility safely with both starting jobs, and his performance on the field solidified that hold. He did not miss a single extra point or field goal all season, earning him all-Big Ten honors and the Special Teams MVP award for the team. With such a strong season, McCormick debated turning pro before his eligibility was up. He had received inquiries from several NSFL scouts about possibly being selected to the fledgling DSFL, but most experts and scouts agreed he would remain undrafted. McCormick ultimately decided to continue his Master's degree in Astrophysics at Rutgers while finishing his fourth year of eligibility. | McCormick entered his third year of eligibility safely with both starting jobs, and his performance on the field solidified that hold. He did not miss a single extra point or field goal all season, earning him all-Big Ten honors and the Special Teams MVP award for the team. With such a strong season, McCormick debated turning pro before his eligibility was up. He had received inquiries from several NSFL scouts about possibly being selected to the fledgling DSFL, but most experts and scouts agreed he would remain undrafted. McCormick ultimately decided to continue his Master's degree in Astrophysics at Rutgers while finishing his fourth year of eligibility. | ||
− | The 2019 Rutgers football season proved to be a surprisingly successful campaign for the Scarlet Knights, with them finishing with an impressive 6 wins. McCormick rode this revitalized team to career highs in extra points and field goals, and finished as a finalist for the [[wp:Lou Groza Award|Lou Groza Award]]. | + | The 2019 Rutgers football season proved to be a surprisingly successful campaign for the Scarlet Knights, with them finishing with an impressive 6 wins. McCormick rode this revitalized team to career highs in extra points and field goals, and finished as a finalist for the [[wp:Lou Groza Award|Lou Groza Award]]. Most notable was his game-winning kick to defeat the then #2 [[wp:Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State Nittany Lions]] to bring Rutgers to a bowl game as well as knock the Nittany Lions out of the College Football Playoff race. |
===College career statistics=== | ===College career statistics=== | ||
Line 80: | Line 84: | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="3" |Career statistics | ! colspan="3" |Career statistics | ||
− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="3" |Extra Points |
! colspan="4" |Field Goals | ! colspan="4" |Field Goals | ||
! colspan="4" |Punts | ! colspan="4" |Punts | ||
Line 89: | Line 93: | ||
!Made | !Made | ||
!Attempted | !Attempted | ||
+ | !PCT | ||
!Made | !Made | ||
!Attempted | !Attempted | ||
Line 99: | Line 104: | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2014 | | 2014 | ||
− | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football| | + | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|RU]] |
− | |! colspan=" | + | |! colspan="12" |''DNP (Redshirt)'' |
|- | |- | ||
| 2015 | | 2015 | ||
− | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football| | + | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|RU]] |
− | |2||3||3||4||5||80||43||0||0||0||0 | + | |2||3||3||100||4||5||80||43||0||0||0||0 |
|- | |- | ||
| 2016 | | 2016 | ||
− | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football| | + | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|RU]] |
− | |! colspan=" | + | |! colspan="12" |''DNP (Injury)'' |
|- | |- | ||
| 2017 | | 2017 | ||
− | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football| | + | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|RU]] |
− | | | + | |12||25||25||100||13||15||86.7||51||84||3654||21||75 |
|- | |- | ||
| 2018 | | 2018 | ||
− | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football| | + | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|RU]] |
− | | | + | |12||33||33||100||24||24||100||53||80||3576||27||64 |
|- | |- | ||
| 2019 | | 2019 | ||
− | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football| | + | |[[wp:Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|RU]] |
− | |13||45||45||29||31||93.5||52||64||2892||28||67 | + | |13||45||45||100||29||31||93.5||52||64||2892||28||67 |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan=2|Total || 41|| 106 || 106 || 70 || 75 || 93.3 || 53 || 228 || 10122 || 76 || 75 | + | ! colspan=2|Total || 41|| 106 || 106 || 100 || 70 || 75 || 93.3 || 53 || 228 || 10122 || 76 || 75 |
|} | |} | ||
Line 128: | Line 133: | ||
===DSFL career=== | ===DSFL career=== | ||
− | + | McCormick was picked with the 13th overall pick in the {{dsfly|5|draft-full}} by the [[Kansas City Coyotes]]. His DSFL career was one full of work and lost time, as McCormick had to balance moving to Kansas City, possibly also moving to Chicago with the team's debated relocation, and finishing his Master's thesis at Rutgers remotely. Without being able to commit his full time to training, McCormick struggled to a 78.9% field goal rate (second lowest in the league), hitting only 3 of 7 of his kicks between 40 and 50 yards. McCormick also did not take part in the player revolt against general manager [[Alexandra Jones]] over the team's possible move to Chicago. | |
+ | |||
+ | ====DSFL career statistics==== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" |Career statistics | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" |Extra Points | ||
+ | ! colspan="4" |Field Goals | ||
+ | ! colspan="4" |Punts | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !Season | ||
+ | !Team | ||
+ | !Games | ||
+ | !Made | ||
+ | !Attempted | ||
+ | !PCT | ||
+ | !Made | ||
+ | !Attempted | ||
+ | !PCT | ||
+ | !Long | ||
+ | !Punts | ||
+ | !Yards | ||
+ | !Inside 20 | ||
+ | !Long | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |{{nsfly|5}} | ||
+ | |[[Kansas City Coyotes|KCC]] | ||
+ | |14||17||17||100||15||19||78.9||50||101||4454||11||67 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=2|Total ||14||17||17||100||15||19||78.9||50||101||4454||11||67 | ||
+ | |} | ||
===NSFL career=== | ===NSFL career=== | ||
+ | ====Prior to the NSFL Draft==== | ||
+ | Due to his weak year in the DSFL, most NSFL pundits and scouts predicted McCormick to fall deep into the draft as by far the second kicker off the board, behind [[Tijuana Luchadores|Tijuana's]] K/P [[Forfeit]]. McCormick received interviews from the [[Colorado Yeti]], [[Orange County Otters]], [[New Orleans Second Line|Las Vegas Legion]], [[Yellowknife Wraiths]], and [[Baltimore Hawks]]. Despite his poor statistical showing in the DSFL, McCormick did outperform Forfeit during the {{nsfly|6}} Scouting Combine. | ||
+ | |||
{{NSFL predraft | {{NSFL predraft | ||
− | |||
| height ft = 5 | | height ft = 5 | ||
− | | height in = | + | | height in = 8 |
− | | weight = | + | | weight = 160 |
− | + | | dash = 5.73 | |
− | | dash = | + | | shuttle = 5.30 |
− | | shuttle = | + | | cone drill = 8.21 |
− | | cone drill = | + | | vertical = 18.7 |
− | | vertical = | + | | broad ft = 5 |
− | | broad ft = | + | | broad in = 8 |
− | | broad in = | + | | bench = 2 |
− | | bench = | + | | wonderlic = 30 |
− | | wonderlic = | + | | arm span = {{fraction|33|7|8}} |
− | + | | hand span = {{fraction|8|5|8}} | |
− | | arm span = {{fraction| | + | | note = [http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=7449 {{nsfly|6|nolink}} NSFL Scouting Combine] |
− | | hand span = {{fraction| | ||
− | | note = [http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ====Colorado Yeti (2021-2030)==== | |
+ | McCormick was selected by the Colorado Yeti with the 18th overall pick in the {{nsfly|6}} NSFL Draft. The Yeti already had their own kicker, [[Peg Leg]], so it was expected that they would split duties with McCormick as the kicker and Peg Leg as the punter. In Week 5 of the season, Peg Leg was traded to the [[New Orleans Second Line|Second Line]] in exchange for a 4th round pick in the {{nsfly|8}} NSFL Draft. Despite winning the starting position, McCormick struggled with field goals, making only 73.7% of his field goals. The Yeti management still saw McCormick as a valuable asset who was bound to improve, and kept him on long term. | ||
− | + | Their decision paid off in the {{nsfly|7}} season as McCormick had the most efficient kicking season in NSFL history, making every field goal and extra point he attempted. It was the worst statistical season of his career (mostly due to the rebuilding offense), but this helped bolster his punting statistics, averaging 46.5 yards per punt and pinning the opponent 19 times. McCormick received votes for Punter of the Year, Kicker of the Year, and the NSFL Player-voted MVP. | |
− | + | Prior to the {{nsfly|8}} draft, there were rumors of the Yeti drafting a new punter to replace McCormick. These rumors were unfounded, and with the starting position fully secured, McCormick re-signed with the Yeti until the 2025 season. McCormick's upswing in skill was soon matched by the rest of the Yeti team, as they posted a surprising 6-8 record. McCormick missed only 2 of his 30 field goal attempts, and hit the game-winning field goal in overtime against the [[Arizona Outlaws]], breaking Colorado's 32 game winless streak. McCormick also posted the third best punting season in NSFL history with 49.2 yards per punt. McCormick received votes for Punter of the Year, and was voted the NSFL Kicker of the Year that season. | |
− | + | McCormick continued his strong performance in {{nsfly|9}}, again making every field goal and only missing 2 extra points. This was added on by the surging Yeti offense, where McCormick converted 37 extra points (almost double the year previous) while only being called on for 18 field goals. McCormick expressed frustration over his role multiple times at his playcallers, as he was called on for many punts when long field goals seemed more useful. Despite this, McCormick was named Co-Punter of the Year with [[Dean Jackson]], finishing with a league-high 48.3 yard punting average and dropping 15 punts inside the 20. | |
− | === | + | McCormick's final year as a kicker came in {{nsfly|10}}. As now a veteran kicker, he worried about becoming the next victim of the [[Kicker's Curse]], a surprising downwards turn in effectiveness as experience increases. While a decrease in statistics did appear, it was not significant enough to cause worry. McCormick finished with career highs in field goals made and attempted (40 and 43 respectively) as the Yeti made a second consecutive run in the playoffs. He also had a stellar punting season, finishing with an average of 50.3 yards per punt, 0.6 yards per punt short of [[Turk Turkleton]]'s record but still enough to win him Punter of the Year recognition for the second straight season. |
+ | |||
+ | =====Foot Injury & Transition to Quarterback===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Following the {{nsfly|10}} NSFC Championship, McCormick was rushed to the hospital with two broken toes after stubbing his toe in the locker room<ref>http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=10581&view=findpost&p=150800</ref>. A quick surgery ensued to insert screws into McCormick's toes, and there was hope that the screws would hold up to the stresses of punting and kicking at a professional level<ref>http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=10597&view=findpost&p=150993</ref>. After a few tests, however, this was quickly dismissed and doctors refused to clear McCormick to return to the field as a kicker<ref>http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=10641&view=findpost&p=151286</ref>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Complicating the situation was the departure of Yeti starting quarterback [[Ryan Applehort]]. With no clear backup in place, McCormick offered his services as a replacement quarterback for the team. Thanks to his quarterbacking experience in high school and college, as well as a good rapport with star receivers [[Dwayne Aaron]] and [[Howard Miller]], McCormick had a seamless transition and began the season as the new starter for the Yeti. New management and coaching led to a much more pass-happy offense than previous years, and McCormick's statistics thrived as he finished second in passing yards. McCormick's inexperience showed as he threw for 17 interceptions, including 2 key interceptions in a pivotal game against Orange County in the last week of the season that cost the Yeti home field advantage in the NSFC Championship. | ||
+ | |||
+ | In {{nsfly|12}}, the Colorado Yeti rebranded with the hopes of starting a new page with their new quarterback. The Yeti drafted a new receiver [[James Bishop]] to replace the retiring Aaron, and hoped that Bishop would make a quick impact. The Yeti struggled out of the gate, starting 0-5 with McCormick throwing 8 of his 17 interceptions in the first 5 games. In the last 5 games of the season, the young Yeti were able to put together a 4-1 record and only just fail to make the playoffs after a Week 13 loss to the Liberty. | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Franchise QB===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | With the Yeti's young stars beginning to get used to the big league and their old stars on the verge of retirement, Colorado's management opted to go "all-in" on {{nsfly|13}} and traded for stars such as [[Verso L'Alto]], [[Blackford Oakes]], and [[Brian Mills]]. While these trades filled up major holes in the team, the Yeti only added 2 wins to their previous total and finished at a conference leading 8-6 record, with McCormick having his best passer rating but his worst bulk statistical season. After thrashing the Liberty in the NSFC Championship game, McCormick and the Yeti went to their first Ultimus, coming up just short to the [[Orange County Otters]] by a score of 24-21 in a game that included a near 11 point comeback in the last 2 minutes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Looking to make a repeat of the successes of {{nsfly|13|nolink}}, the Yeti entered {{nsfly|14}} with high hopes that were quickly dashed on the back of all-around poor performance from McCormick. The team proceeded to re-open the tank and traded away many stars, including McCormick's favorite target Miller, and went with an all-out spread philosophy on offense. This allowed McCormick to have his best bulk statistical season yet, making him the 10th player in NSFL history to eclipse the 5000 passing yard mark. McCormick's interception problem continued, however, as he had a career-high 18 interceptions in a disappointing 4-10 season. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Entering the {{nsfly|15}} season, rumors began to swirl about McCormick's availability and overall health, with some speculating he might retire soon. McCormick quickly put these rumors to rest in an article published in [[wp:The Player's Tribune|The Player's Tribune]] where he stated that his health had been declining and he needed to retire before the effects were irreversible<ref>http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=13175&view=findpost&p=188324</ref>. | ||
− | + | He entered his final season with his receiver Bishop nearing his peak, and a new, young defense adding on to old stalwarts [[Logan Lejune]] and [[Beau Montgomery]]. It was all for naught, however, as the team's tank continued for another season. McCormick had career lows in all of his stats as the Yeti sputtered to a 2-12 finish. | |
+ | ===Professional career statistics=== | ||
+ | ====Kicking statistics==== | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="3" |Career statistics | ! colspan="3" |Career statistics | ||
− | ! colspan="3" | | + | ! colspan="3" |Extra Points |
− | + | ! colspan="4" |Field Goals | |
− | + | ! colspan="4" |Punts | |
− | |||
− | ! colspan=" | ||
− | ! colspan=" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Season | !Season | ||
!Team | !Team | ||
!Games | !Games | ||
− | ! | + | !Made |
− | ! | + | !Attempted |
− | ! | + | !PCT |
− | ! | + | !Made |
− | ! | + | !Attempted |
− | ! | + | !PCT |
− | ! | + | !Long |
− | ! | + | !Punts |
− | ! | + | !Yards |
− | ! | + | !Inside 20 |
− | ! | + | !Long |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | | {{nsfly| | + | |{{nsfly|6}} |
− | |[[ | + | |[[Colorado Yeti|COL]] |
− | |14|| | + | |14||21||22||95.5||14||19||73.7||56||89||3924||8||71 |
|- | |- | ||
− | | {{nsfly| | + | |{{nsfly|7}} |
− | |[[ | + | |[[Colorado Yeti|COL]] |
− | |14|| | + | |14||10||10||100||21||21||100||47||117||5400||19||71 |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |{{nsfly|8}} | ||
+ | |[[Colorado Yeti|COL]] | ||
+ | |14||22||22||100||28||30||93.3||54||92||4534||12||72 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |{{nsfly|9}} | ||
+ | |[[Colorado Yeti|COL]] | ||
+ | |14||37||39||94.9||18||18||100||50||86||4156||15||72 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |{{nsfly|10}} | ||
+ | |[[Colorado Yeti|COL]] | ||
+ | |14||44||47||93.6||25||26||93.6||47||97||4878||14||77 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=2|Total ||70||134||140||95.7||106||114||93.0||56||481||22892||68||77 | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | + | ====Passing statistics==== | |
− | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | |
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" |Career statistics | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" |Passing | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !Season | ||
+ | !Team | ||
+ | !Games | ||
+ | !Completions | ||
+ | !Attempts | ||
+ | !Yards | ||
+ | !PCT | ||
+ | !Long | ||
+ | !TD | ||
+ | !Interceptions | ||
+ | !QB Rating | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |{{nsfly|11}} | ||
+ | |[[Colorado Yeti|COL]] | ||
+ | |14||391||635||4433||61.6||59||29||17||86.6 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |{{nsfly|12}} | ||
+ | |[[Colorado Yeti|COL]] | ||
+ | |14||321||573||4019||56.0||62||28||17||81.9 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |{{nsfly|13}} | ||
+ | |[[Colorado Yeti|COL]] | ||
+ | |14||322||534||3964||60.3||52||23||14||86.7 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |{{nsfly|14}} | ||
+ | |[[Colorado Yeti|COL]] | ||
+ | |14||387||674||5007||57.4||58||31||18||85.1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |{{nsfly|15}} | ||
+ | |[[Colorado Yeti|COL]] | ||
+ | |14||299||524||3429||57.1||71||20||20||73.7 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan=2|Total ||70||1720||2940||20852||58.5||71||131||86||83.1 | ||
+ | |} | ||
==Achievements and Records== | ==Achievements and Records== | ||
− | |||
===Awards=== | ===Awards=== | ||
− | + | * '''Kicker of the Year''': {{nsfly|8}} | |
− | * ''' | + | * '''Punter of the Year''': {{nsfly|9}}, {{nsfly|10}} |
− | * ''' | + | * '''NSFLPA MVP''' ''(nominated)'': {{nsfly|7}} |
+ | * '''NSFL Pro Bowl''': {{nsfly|8}}, {{nsfly|9}}, {{nsfly|10}}, {{nsfly|11}}, {{nsfly|12}}, {{nsfly|13}}, {{nsfly|14}} | ||
+ | * '''DSFL Pro Bowl''': {{dsfly|5}} | ||
− | ; | + | ===NSFL records=== |
− | * ''' | + | ;Career |
− | * ''' | + | * 9th career Field Goals made (106) |
+ | * 3rd career Field Goal percentage (93.0, ''min 10 att'') | ||
+ | * 8th career Extra Point percentage (95.7, ''min 10 att'') | ||
+ | * 2nd career Punt average (47.6) | ||
+ | * 9th career Punt yards (22892) | ||
+ | * 3rd longest Punt (77) | ||
+ | * 10th career Passing percentage (58.5) | ||
+ | * 12th career Completions (1720) | ||
+ | * 12th career Passing yards (20852) | ||
+ | * 13th career Passing Touchdowns (131) | ||
+ | * 13th career Passer Rating (83.1) | ||
+ | * 1st career Yards per Rush (5.3, ''min 100 rush'') | ||
+ | * 6th longest run (70 yards) | ||
− | + | ;Season | |
− | * '''{{nsfly| | + | * '''{{nsfly|7}} - {{nsfly|8}}:''' Broke NSFL record for most consecutive games without a missed kick (22 games) |
+ | * '''{{nsfly|7}}:''' Tied NSFL record for highest Field Goal percentage (100%) | ||
+ | * '''{{nsfly|7}}:''' Tied NSFL record for highest Extra Point percentage (100%) | ||
+ | * '''{{nsfly|10}}:''' 2nd highest Punting average (50.3 yards per punt) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Post-Playing Career== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Upon his retirement, McCormick took a job with the Yeti organization as kicking coach. During the offseason, he also helped out future Yeti [[Wolfie McDummy]] with his position change to quarterback. He was promoted to Head Coach of the team upon the start of the {{nsfly|17}} season. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==={{nsfly|17}} Ownership Battle=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | At the conclusion of the {{nsfly|17}} season, Colorado Yeti owner Biggert Footson was involved in a fistfight with General Manager Malmouf Silvers that resulted in the resignation of Silvers and dismissal of McCormick as head coach<ref>http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=15510&view=findpost&p=215463</ref>. McCormick's dismissal, combined with threats of relocation, caused a social media firestorm against Footson. Many Yeti players, notably including captains [[Mo Berry]], [[Bubba Thumper]], and [[Lazslo Forty-Two]] publicly came out in support of the embattled McCormick over ownership<ref>http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=15513&view=findpost&p=215482</ref>. | ||
− | + | The whole ordeal culminated in the surprise purchase of the team by Micycle's father, Mitch McCormick, for a record $1.2 billion USD. Being part of the ownership group, Micycle was reinstated to the organization as the Vice President of Football Operations. McCormick's first decision was to extend the contract of new General Manager Bobby Wasabi, and hire Tom Ozzborne out of the University of Nebraska to be the co-GM and head coach. | |
− | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
− | [[Category: | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:McCormick, Micycle}} |
− | + | [[Category:ISFL Hall of Fame players]] | |
+ | [[Category:National Simulation Football League players]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Colorado Yeti players]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Kansas City Coyotes players]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Kickers]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Big Ten Conference alumni]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Rutgers alumni]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Season 6 players]] | ||
+ | [[Category:People from New Jersey]] | ||
+ | [[Category:One club players]] | ||
+ | [[Category:NSFL Pro Bowl players]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Season 8 NSFL Pro Bowl]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Season 9 NSFL Pro Bowl]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Season 10 NSFL Pro Bowl]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Season 11 NSFL Pro Bowl]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Season 12 NSFL Pro Bowl]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Season 13 NSFL Pro Bowl]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Season 14 NSFL Pro Bowl]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Season 5 NSFL Pro Bowl]] | ||
+ | [[Category:DSFL Pro Bowl players]] | ||
+ | [[Category:ISFL Kicker of the Year players]] | ||
+ | [[Category:ISFL Punter of the Year players]] |
Latest revision as of 10:44, 6 June 2024
No. 32 – Retired | |||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||||||||
Born: | Piscataway, NJ | August 27, 1996 (aged 68)||||||||||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||||
Weight: | 150 lb (68 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
Username: | infinitempg | ||||||||||||||||
Career information | |||||||||||||||||
High school: | Piscataway High School | ||||||||||||||||
College: | Rutgers University | ||||||||||||||||
ISFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 18 | ||||||||||||||||
DSFL Draft: | 2020 (S5) / Round: 4 / Pick: 13 | ||||||||||||||||
Career history | |||||||||||||||||
Roster status: | Retired | ||||||||||||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
Career NSFL statistics as of Week 14, 2030 | |||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
Player stats at ISFL.net |
Micycle McCormick (born August 27, 1996) was an American football Quarterback and former Kicker/Punter for the Colorado Yeti of the National Simulation Football League (NSFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights before entering the professional ranks in 2021. In 2022 (S7), Micycle became the first player in the history of the NSFL to record a full season without missing an extra point or field goal attempt. After a major foot injury, McCormick switched to playing Quarterback.
Contents
Early years
Micycle McCormick was born in Piscataway, New Jersey on August 27, 1996. At an early age, McCormick found himself drawn to both sports and technology. His father, Mitch, was a computer engineer, and as such there was a plentiful amount of gadgets and toys to experiment with at the McCormick household. Sports, on the other hand, was a natural talent that McCormick discovered on his own, as his family did not have a strong athletic heritage. By the age of 6, McCormick was competing in soccer, swimming, and martial arts, and excelling at each.
It was not until his sophomore year at Piscataway High School did McCormick don a football uniform as an emergency kicker. In his first game, McCormick was tasked with hitting a 45-yard game-winning field goal to defeat Sayreville High School and advance to the state title game, and the rush of adrenaline after making it left him hooked. McCormick was listed as an All-Division and All-State team member in his junior and senior years. He also served as emergency quarterback, and went 25/32 for 316 yards in a game where both the starter and backup quarterbacks were injured and suspended respectively.
McCormick also spent the summer prior to his senior year participating in U-19 camp for the Indonesian national soccer team as an attacking midfielder, but wasn't invited to join the final 23 at the Asian Football Confederation U-19 Championships.
College career
McCormick attended Rutgers University on full academic scholarship after failing to garner any scholarship offers from major schools. Despite this, McCormick earned a spot as a walk-on kicker to the team, and redshirted his first year.
As a redshirt freshman, McCormick served as a backup kicker and punter until the last two games, where an injury to the starting kicker allowed him to play. He scored 3 extra points and 4 field goals in those games, impressing the coaching staff. He also participated in a fake field goal attempt and two fake punts, gaining 50 rushing yards and scoring a touchdown.
With the graduation of the starting kicker and punter that offseason, McCormick found himself in the lead position for both starting jobs. After the end of spring ball and before summer training camp, McCormick suffered a major kneecap dislocation while finishing a 5K race (which he did finish with a time of 29:17), tearing his ACL and MCL in the process. He applied and was granted a medical redshirt and spent the year rehabbing and focusing on his studies. While he came back nearly full strength and re-won the starting jobs by the next spring, McCormick lost the speed and agility he once used during fake kick attempts.
The 2017 season for Rutgers was a very poor offensive showing, and as such McCormick put up paltry numbers despite being very consistent. He ended the season with 25 made extra points and 13 made field goals, only missing twice all season. His punting was also very strong (and was used very often), recording an average of 43.5 yards per punt. McCormick also found his footing as an emergency quarterback once again in the final game versus Maryland, with the starting QB injured and the backup knocked out with a concussion, McCormick led a furious 17 point comeback in the fourth quarter and finished the night 15/17 with 205 yards and 3 touchdown throws.
McCormick entered his third year of eligibility safely with both starting jobs, and his performance on the field solidified that hold. He did not miss a single extra point or field goal all season, earning him all-Big Ten honors and the Special Teams MVP award for the team. With such a strong season, McCormick debated turning pro before his eligibility was up. He had received inquiries from several NSFL scouts about possibly being selected to the fledgling DSFL, but most experts and scouts agreed he would remain undrafted. McCormick ultimately decided to continue his Master's degree in Astrophysics at Rutgers while finishing his fourth year of eligibility.
The 2019 Rutgers football season proved to be a surprisingly successful campaign for the Scarlet Knights, with them finishing with an impressive 6 wins. McCormick rode this revitalized team to career highs in extra points and field goals, and finished as a finalist for the Lou Groza Award. Most notable was his game-winning kick to defeat the then #2 Penn State Nittany Lions to bring Rutgers to a bowl game as well as knock the Nittany Lions out of the College Football Playoff race.
College career statistics
McCormick left college with a career total of 106 extra points, 70 field goals, and 10,122 punting yards, as well as a 100% Extra Point PCT and 93% Field Goal PCT.
Career statistics | Extra Points | Field Goals | Punts | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Season | Team | Games | Made | Attempted | PCT | Made | Attempted | PCT | Long | Punts | Yards | Inside 20 | Long |
2014 | RU | DNP (Redshirt) | |||||||||||
2015 | RU | 2 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 4 | 5 | 80 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | RU | DNP (Injury) | |||||||||||
2017 | RU | 12 | 25 | 25 | 100 | 13 | 15 | 86.7 | 51 | 84 | 3654 | 21 | 75 |
2018 | RU | 12 | 33 | 33 | 100 | 24 | 24 | 100 | 53 | 80 | 3576 | 27 | 64 |
2019 | RU | 13 | 45 | 45 | 100 | 29 | 31 | 93.5 | 52 | 64 | 2892 | 28 | 67 |
Total | 41 | 106 | 106 | 100 | 70 | 75 | 93.3 | 53 | 228 | 10122 | 76 | 75 |
Professional career
DSFL career
McCormick was picked with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 DSFL Draft (S5) by the Kansas City Coyotes. His DSFL career was one full of work and lost time, as McCormick had to balance moving to Kansas City, possibly also moving to Chicago with the team's debated relocation, and finishing his Master's thesis at Rutgers remotely. Without being able to commit his full time to training, McCormick struggled to a 78.9% field goal rate (second lowest in the league), hitting only 3 of 7 of his kicks between 40 and 50 yards. McCormick also did not take part in the player revolt against general manager Alexandra Jones over the team's possible move to Chicago.
DSFL career statistics
Career statistics | Extra Points | Field Goals | Punts | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Season | Team | Games | Made | Attempted | PCT | Made | Attempted | PCT | Long | Punts | Yards | Inside 20 | Long |
2020 (S5) | KCC | 14 | 17 | 17 | 100 | 15 | 19 | 78.9 | 50 | 101 | 4454 | 11 | 67 |
Total | 14 | 17 | 17 | 100 | 15 | 19 | 78.9 | 50 | 101 | 4454 | 11 | 67 |
NSFL career
Prior to the NSFL Draft
Due to his weak year in the DSFL, most NSFL pundits and scouts predicted McCormick to fall deep into the draft as by far the second kicker off the board, behind Tijuana's K/P Forfeit. McCormick received interviews from the Colorado Yeti, Orange County Otters, Las Vegas Legion, Yellowknife Wraiths, and Baltimore Hawks. Despite his poor statistical showing in the DSFL, McCormick did outperform Forfeit during the 2021 (S6) Scouting Combine.
Ht | Wt | Arm length | Hand size | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP | Wonderlic | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
160 lb (73 kg) |
33+7⁄8 in (0.86 m) |
8+5⁄8 in (0.22 m) |
5.73 s | 5.30 s | 8.21 s | 18.7 in (0.47 m) |
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
2 reps | 30 | ||
2021 NSFL Scouting Combine |
Colorado Yeti (2021-2030)
McCormick was selected by the Colorado Yeti with the 18th overall pick in the 2021 (S6) NSFL Draft. The Yeti already had their own kicker, Peg Leg, so it was expected that they would split duties with McCormick as the kicker and Peg Leg as the punter. In Week 5 of the season, Peg Leg was traded to the Second Line in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2023 (S8) NSFL Draft. Despite winning the starting position, McCormick struggled with field goals, making only 73.7% of his field goals. The Yeti management still saw McCormick as a valuable asset who was bound to improve, and kept him on long term.
Their decision paid off in the 2022 (S7) season as McCormick had the most efficient kicking season in NSFL history, making every field goal and extra point he attempted. It was the worst statistical season of his career (mostly due to the rebuilding offense), but this helped bolster his punting statistics, averaging 46.5 yards per punt and pinning the opponent 19 times. McCormick received votes for Punter of the Year, Kicker of the Year, and the NSFL Player-voted MVP.
Prior to the 2023 (S8) draft, there were rumors of the Yeti drafting a new punter to replace McCormick. These rumors were unfounded, and with the starting position fully secured, McCormick re-signed with the Yeti until the 2025 season. McCormick's upswing in skill was soon matched by the rest of the Yeti team, as they posted a surprising 6-8 record. McCormick missed only 2 of his 30 field goal attempts, and hit the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Arizona Outlaws, breaking Colorado's 32 game winless streak. McCormick also posted the third best punting season in NSFL history with 49.2 yards per punt. McCormick received votes for Punter of the Year, and was voted the NSFL Kicker of the Year that season.
McCormick continued his strong performance in 2024 (S9), again making every field goal and only missing 2 extra points. This was added on by the surging Yeti offense, where McCormick converted 37 extra points (almost double the year previous) while only being called on for 18 field goals. McCormick expressed frustration over his role multiple times at his playcallers, as he was called on for many punts when long field goals seemed more useful. Despite this, McCormick was named Co-Punter of the Year with Dean Jackson, finishing with a league-high 48.3 yard punting average and dropping 15 punts inside the 20.
McCormick's final year as a kicker came in 2025 (S10). As now a veteran kicker, he worried about becoming the next victim of the Kicker's Curse, a surprising downwards turn in effectiveness as experience increases. While a decrease in statistics did appear, it was not significant enough to cause worry. McCormick finished with career highs in field goals made and attempted (40 and 43 respectively) as the Yeti made a second consecutive run in the playoffs. He also had a stellar punting season, finishing with an average of 50.3 yards per punt, 0.6 yards per punt short of Turk Turkleton's record but still enough to win him Punter of the Year recognition for the second straight season.
Foot Injury & Transition to Quarterback
Following the 2025 (S10) NSFC Championship, McCormick was rushed to the hospital with two broken toes after stubbing his toe in the locker room[1]. A quick surgery ensued to insert screws into McCormick's toes, and there was hope that the screws would hold up to the stresses of punting and kicking at a professional level[2]. After a few tests, however, this was quickly dismissed and doctors refused to clear McCormick to return to the field as a kicker[3].
Complicating the situation was the departure of Yeti starting quarterback Ryan Applehort. With no clear backup in place, McCormick offered his services as a replacement quarterback for the team. Thanks to his quarterbacking experience in high school and college, as well as a good rapport with star receivers Dwayne Aaron and Howard Miller, McCormick had a seamless transition and began the season as the new starter for the Yeti. New management and coaching led to a much more pass-happy offense than previous years, and McCormick's statistics thrived as he finished second in passing yards. McCormick's inexperience showed as he threw for 17 interceptions, including 2 key interceptions in a pivotal game against Orange County in the last week of the season that cost the Yeti home field advantage in the NSFC Championship.
In 2027 (S12), the Colorado Yeti rebranded with the hopes of starting a new page with their new quarterback. The Yeti drafted a new receiver James Bishop to replace the retiring Aaron, and hoped that Bishop would make a quick impact. The Yeti struggled out of the gate, starting 0-5 with McCormick throwing 8 of his 17 interceptions in the first 5 games. In the last 5 games of the season, the young Yeti were able to put together a 4-1 record and only just fail to make the playoffs after a Week 13 loss to the Liberty.
Franchise QB
With the Yeti's young stars beginning to get used to the big league and their old stars on the verge of retirement, Colorado's management opted to go "all-in" on 2028 (S13) and traded for stars such as Verso L'Alto, Blackford Oakes, and Brian Mills. While these trades filled up major holes in the team, the Yeti only added 2 wins to their previous total and finished at a conference leading 8-6 record, with McCormick having his best passer rating but his worst bulk statistical season. After thrashing the Liberty in the NSFC Championship game, McCormick and the Yeti went to their first Ultimus, coming up just short to the Orange County Otters by a score of 24-21 in a game that included a near 11 point comeback in the last 2 minutes.
Looking to make a repeat of the successes of 2028, the Yeti entered 2029 (S14) with high hopes that were quickly dashed on the back of all-around poor performance from McCormick. The team proceeded to re-open the tank and traded away many stars, including McCormick's favorite target Miller, and went with an all-out spread philosophy on offense. This allowed McCormick to have his best bulk statistical season yet, making him the 10th player in NSFL history to eclipse the 5000 passing yard mark. McCormick's interception problem continued, however, as he had a career-high 18 interceptions in a disappointing 4-10 season.
Entering the 2030 (S15) season, rumors began to swirl about McCormick's availability and overall health, with some speculating he might retire soon. McCormick quickly put these rumors to rest in an article published in The Player's Tribune where he stated that his health had been declining and he needed to retire before the effects were irreversible[4].
He entered his final season with his receiver Bishop nearing his peak, and a new, young defense adding on to old stalwarts Logan Lejune and Beau Montgomery. It was all for naught, however, as the team's tank continued for another season. McCormick had career lows in all of his stats as the Yeti sputtered to a 2-12 finish.
Professional career statistics
Kicking statistics
Career statistics | Extra Points | Field Goals | Punts | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Season | Team | Games | Made | Attempted | PCT | Made | Attempted | PCT | Long | Punts | Yards | Inside 20 | Long |
2021 (S6) | COL | 14 | 21 | 22 | 95.5 | 14 | 19 | 73.7 | 56 | 89 | 3924 | 8 | 71 |
2022 (S7) | COL | 14 | 10 | 10 | 100 | 21 | 21 | 100 | 47 | 117 | 5400 | 19 | 71 |
2023 (S8) | COL | 14 | 22 | 22 | 100 | 28 | 30 | 93.3 | 54 | 92 | 4534 | 12 | 72 |
2024 (S9) | COL | 14 | 37 | 39 | 94.9 | 18 | 18 | 100 | 50 | 86 | 4156 | 15 | 72 |
2025 (S10) | COL | 14 | 44 | 47 | 93.6 | 25 | 26 | 93.6 | 47 | 97 | 4878 | 14 | 77 |
Total | 70 | 134 | 140 | 95.7 | 106 | 114 | 93.0 | 56 | 481 | 22892 | 68 | 77 |
Passing statistics
Career statistics | Passing | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Season | Team | Games | Completions | Attempts | Yards | PCT | Long | TD | Interceptions | QB Rating |
2026 (S11) | COL | 14 | 391 | 635 | 4433 | 61.6 | 59 | 29 | 17 | 86.6 |
2027 (S12) | COL | 14 | 321 | 573 | 4019 | 56.0 | 62 | 28 | 17 | 81.9 |
2028 (S13) | COL | 14 | 322 | 534 | 3964 | 60.3 | 52 | 23 | 14 | 86.7 |
2029 (S14) | COL | 14 | 387 | 674 | 5007 | 57.4 | 58 | 31 | 18 | 85.1 |
2030 (S15) | COL | 14 | 299 | 524 | 3429 | 57.1 | 71 | 20 | 20 | 73.7 |
Total | 70 | 1720 | 2940 | 20852 | 58.5 | 71 | 131 | 86 | 83.1 |
Achievements and Records
Awards
- Kicker of the Year: 2023 (S8)
- Punter of the Year: 2024 (S9), 2025 (S10)
- NSFLPA MVP (nominated): 2022 (S7)
- NSFL Pro Bowl: 2023 (S8), 2024 (S9), 2025 (S10), 2026 (S11), 2027 (S12), 2028 (S13), 2029 (S14)
- DSFL Pro Bowl: 2020 (S5)
NSFL records
- Career
- 9th career Field Goals made (106)
- 3rd career Field Goal percentage (93.0, min 10 att)
- 8th career Extra Point percentage (95.7, min 10 att)
- 2nd career Punt average (47.6)
- 9th career Punt yards (22892)
- 3rd longest Punt (77)
- 10th career Passing percentage (58.5)
- 12th career Completions (1720)
- 12th career Passing yards (20852)
- 13th career Passing Touchdowns (131)
- 13th career Passer Rating (83.1)
- 1st career Yards per Rush (5.3, min 100 rush)
- 6th longest run (70 yards)
- Season
- 2022 (S7) - 2023 (S8): Broke NSFL record for most consecutive games without a missed kick (22 games)
- 2022 (S7): Tied NSFL record for highest Field Goal percentage (100%)
- 2022 (S7): Tied NSFL record for highest Extra Point percentage (100%)
- 2025 (S10): 2nd highest Punting average (50.3 yards per punt)
Post-Playing Career
Upon his retirement, McCormick took a job with the Yeti organization as kicking coach. During the offseason, he also helped out future Yeti Wolfie McDummy with his position change to quarterback. He was promoted to Head Coach of the team upon the start of the 2032 (S17) season.
2032 (S17) Ownership Battle
At the conclusion of the 2032 (S17) season, Colorado Yeti owner Biggert Footson was involved in a fistfight with General Manager Malmouf Silvers that resulted in the resignation of Silvers and dismissal of McCormick as head coach[5]. McCormick's dismissal, combined with threats of relocation, caused a social media firestorm against Footson. Many Yeti players, notably including captains Mo Berry, Bubba Thumper, and Lazslo Forty-Two publicly came out in support of the embattled McCormick over ownership[6].
The whole ordeal culminated in the surprise purchase of the team by Micycle's father, Mitch McCormick, for a record $1.2 billion USD. Being part of the ownership group, Micycle was reinstated to the organization as the Vice President of Football Operations. McCormick's first decision was to extend the contract of new General Manager Bobby Wasabi, and hire Tom Ozzborne out of the University of Nebraska to be the co-GM and head coach.
References
- ↑ http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=10581&view=findpost&p=150800
- ↑ http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=10597&view=findpost&p=150993
- ↑ http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=10641&view=findpost&p=151286
- ↑ http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=13175&view=findpost&p=188324
- ↑ http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=15510&view=findpost&p=215463
- ↑ http://nsfl.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=15513&view=findpost&p=215482
- Retired
- ISFL Hall of Fame players
- Infinitempg
- National Simulation Football League players
- Colorado Yeti players
- Kansas City Coyotes players
- Kickers
- Big Ten Conference alumni
- Rutgers alumni
- Season 6 players
- People from New Jersey
- One club players
- NSFL Pro Bowl players
- Season 8 NSFL Pro Bowl
- Season 9 NSFL Pro Bowl
- Season 10 NSFL Pro Bowl
- Season 11 NSFL Pro Bowl
- Season 12 NSFL Pro Bowl
- Season 13 NSFL Pro Bowl
- Season 14 NSFL Pro Bowl
- Season 5 NSFL Pro Bowl
- DSFL Pro Bowl players
- ISFL Kicker of the Year players
- ISFL Punter of the Year players