Jay McDonagh

Jay McDonagh (born February 7, 1973) is an American former professional football quarterback who played four seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Buffalo Destroyers, New Jersey/Las Vegas Gladiators and Columbus Destroyers. He played college football at Western Michigan University. He was also a member of the Bologna Phoenix and Bologna Warriors of the Italian Football League, Green Bay Bombers, Madison Mad Dogs, Quad City Steamwheelers, Colorado Crush.

Early life and college McDonagh attended Gordon Technical High School in Chicago, Illinois.

McDonagh played college football for the Western Michigan Broncos. He was a two-time All-Conference selection at Western Michigan and three-time team MVP. He earned All-Mid-American Conference second team honors in 1995. McDonagh recorded career totals of 529 completions for 892 attempts, 6,148 yards and 45 touchdowns.

Professional career McDonagh played for the Bologna Phoenix in the Italian Football League during the 1997 season. The Phoenix advanced to the Italian Super Bowl, while McDonagh was voted as league and team MVP.

McDonagh played for the Green Bay Bombers of the Professional Indoor Football League in 1998. He was named Offensive Player of the Year and an All-Star after throwing for 56 touchdowns.

McDonagh played for the Madison Mad Dogs of the Indoor Football League in 2000. He earned All-League honors while helping his team to an 11–6 record. In defeat of the Billings Thunderbolts, he completed 18 of 37 passes for 172 yards and 5 touchdowns. In a victory against the Minnesota Purple Rage, McDonagh completed 15 of 23 passes for 4 touchdowns and 199 yards.

McDonagh signed with the AFL's New Jersey Gladiators in November 2001.

McDonagh signed with the Colorado Crush of the AFL in November 2003. He was released by the Crush on January 29, 2004.

McDonagh was signed to the Columbus Destroyers' practice squad on April 2, 2004. He was promoted to the active roster on April 6, 2004.

Career statistics AFL Year Team Passing Rushing 1999 Buffalo 13 32 40.6 179 3 0 82.68 3 5 02002 New Jersey 334 536 62.3 3,599 62 15 99.25 24 71 72003 Las Vegas 242 407 59.5 2,758 45 18 89.08 43 95 152004 Columbus 4 5 80.0 35 0 0 95.83 0 0 0 Career 529 892 59.3 6,148 6.9 45 24 128.5 319 767 2.4 7