Mike Scurlock
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Michael Lee Scurlock is an American
football
coach
and former NFL
player
.
, Mike attended Sunnyside High School
and later transferred to Cholla High School
. He played college football
at the University of Arizona
, where he graduated with a B.A.
in media arts.
Scurlock, nickname
d "Scurry," had 67 tackles
as a freshman after redshirt year
. In his sophomore
year, he had nine tackles versus UCLA
. He played seven games at nickelback his junior
year and was Super Sleeper choice by Poor Man's Guide to the NFL Draft
as a senior. He was All-Arizona at running back
. He lettered four times each in football and track
.
, the Arizona standout was selected by the St. Louis Rams
in the fifth round (140th pick overall). He went to the Carolina Panthers
in 1999
. After five seasons in the NFL, he retired on January 2, 2000.
After retiring form playing professional football in the NFL, Michael Scurlock served seven years as the Athletic Director for Westminster Catawba Christian School, the Varsity Football Head Coach and as a television color analyst for the Carolina Panthers Pop Warner “Little Panther’s Game of the Week.” He is a co-owner of Architech Sports and Physical Therapy.
Scurlock was named to the All-Arizona Team, “Best in the West” during his senior year in high school as a running back. After being recruited by some of the most prestigious universities such us UCLA, Notre Dame, USC (University of Southern California) and many more, Scurlock decided to accept a full scholarship to the University of Arizona where he became one of Arizona’s premiere special teams and defensive players. Scurlock, nicknamed "Scurry," had 67 tackles as a freshman after his redshirt year. Scurlock was awarded Chevrolet Player of the game for his first official college start against Ohio State University. After four successful seasons at the University of Arizona and being part of the historic “Desert Swarm” defense, Scurlock still holds the record for the third longest interception return for a touchdown of 97 yards in school history. Super Sleeper choice by Poor Man's Guide to the NFL Draft as a senior, Scurlock was the highest drafted defensive back out of his 1995 class.
In 1995, the Arizona standout was selected by the LA Rams, soon to be St. Louis Rams, in the 5th round (140th pick). He was a two time Pro Bowl nominee. For the 1998-1999 season, Scurlock was given the Ram Attitude Awarded by Head Coach, Dick Vermeil and assistant coaches. An award given annually to a Rams player that best exemplifies extra effort on and off the field. After four successful seasons with the St. Louis Rams he was signed as a free agent to the Carolina Panthers in March of 1999. Scurlock retired from playing football in the NFL in 2000.
Along with his wife Michaela Scurlock, who specializes in REO and Foreclosed properties and is the Qualifying Broker and Broker In Charge of Vision Group Realty in Charlotte, NC, Michael has done extensive community work. He has been instrumental in establishing youth camps, NFL team events, and charitable events. For many years he has volunteered his services for the Week of Champions, a non-profit organization that provides sports camp experiences to children, free of charge. In addition Michael has participated in a number of celebrity golf and softball outings in an effort to help raise funds for local charities. Michael most recently was asked to participate in the first annual Carolina Panthers Taste of the NFL. Michael also has spent endless hours as a motivational and inspirational speaker throughout the country.
United States
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football
American football
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coach
Coach (sport)
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and former NFL
National Football League
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player
Player (game)
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.
Early years
Born in Tucson, ArizonaTucson, Arizona
Tucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city is located 118 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116 with a metropolitan area population at 1,020,200...
, Mike attended Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside High School (Tucson, Arizona)
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and later transferred to Cholla High School
Cholla High Magnet School
Cholla High School is a public high school, located on the West Side of Tucson, Arizona. Cholla is a magnet high school in the Tucson Unified School District and serves over 1,700 students, grades 9-12...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at the University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
, where he graduated with a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in media arts.
Scurlock, nickname
Nickname
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d "Scurry," had 67 tackles
Tackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
as a freshman after redshirt year
Redshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
. In his sophomore
Sophomore
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year, he had nine tackles versus UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
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. He played seven games at nickelback his junior
Junior (education)
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year and was Super Sleeper choice by Poor Man's Guide to the NFL Draft
NFL Draft
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as a senior. He was All-Arizona at running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
. He lettered four times each in football and track
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
.
NFL career
In the 1995 NFL Draft1995 NFL Draft
The 1995 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 22–23, 1995 at the Paramount Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City...
, the Arizona standout was selected by the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
in the fifth round (140th pick overall). He went to the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
in 1999
1999 NFL season
The 1999 NFL season was the 80th regular season of the National Football League. The Cleveland Browns returned to the field for the first time since the 1995 season...
. After five seasons in the NFL, he retired on January 2, 2000.
Personal
Born in Casa Grande, Arizona, Michael attended Sunnyside and Cholla High School in Tucson, Arizona. He played college football at the University of Arizona, where he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Media Arts.After retiring form playing professional football in the NFL, Michael Scurlock served seven years as the Athletic Director for Westminster Catawba Christian School, the Varsity Football Head Coach and as a television color analyst for the Carolina Panthers Pop Warner “Little Panther’s Game of the Week.” He is a co-owner of Architech Sports and Physical Therapy.
Scurlock was named to the All-Arizona Team, “Best in the West” during his senior year in high school as a running back. After being recruited by some of the most prestigious universities such us UCLA, Notre Dame, USC (University of Southern California) and many more, Scurlock decided to accept a full scholarship to the University of Arizona where he became one of Arizona’s premiere special teams and defensive players. Scurlock, nicknamed "Scurry," had 67 tackles as a freshman after his redshirt year. Scurlock was awarded Chevrolet Player of the game for his first official college start against Ohio State University. After four successful seasons at the University of Arizona and being part of the historic “Desert Swarm” defense, Scurlock still holds the record for the third longest interception return for a touchdown of 97 yards in school history. Super Sleeper choice by Poor Man's Guide to the NFL Draft as a senior, Scurlock was the highest drafted defensive back out of his 1995 class.
In 1995, the Arizona standout was selected by the LA Rams, soon to be St. Louis Rams, in the 5th round (140th pick). He was a two time Pro Bowl nominee. For the 1998-1999 season, Scurlock was given the Ram Attitude Awarded by Head Coach, Dick Vermeil and assistant coaches. An award given annually to a Rams player that best exemplifies extra effort on and off the field. After four successful seasons with the St. Louis Rams he was signed as a free agent to the Carolina Panthers in March of 1999. Scurlock retired from playing football in the NFL in 2000.
Along with his wife Michaela Scurlock, who specializes in REO and Foreclosed properties and is the Qualifying Broker and Broker In Charge of Vision Group Realty in Charlotte, NC, Michael has done extensive community work. He has been instrumental in establishing youth camps, NFL team events, and charitable events. For many years he has volunteered his services for the Week of Champions, a non-profit organization that provides sports camp experiences to children, free of charge. In addition Michael has participated in a number of celebrity golf and softball outings in an effort to help raise funds for local charities. Michael most recently was asked to participate in the first annual Carolina Panthers Taste of the NFL. Michael also has spent endless hours as a motivational and inspirational speaker throughout the country.