IFL Massachusetts Pirates

Pirates Sign QB Mike Glass III

March 9, 2022 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Massachusetts Pirates News Release


WORCESTER, MA - The Massachusetts Pirates have signed quarterback Mike Glass III. He joins the Champions of the Indoor Football League after an impressive career at Eastern Michigan University.

Glass III, 6'0", 210 lbs, played two seasons at EMU, appearing in 20 games, but it was the 12 games in his senior season of 2019 where he rewrote the Eagles' record book. That year he compiled 3,597 yards of total offense (401 rushing and 3,169 passing) to establish a single season school record. He completed 266 passes with 24 going for touchdowns; both seasonal records as well.

The St. Louis, MO native also received national recognition, ranking 15th in total offense with 299.8 yards per game. His completion percentage of 66.3 was 14th in the nation. He also ranked 16th in completions per game with 22.17 and was 22nd with 264.1 passing yards per outing.

When it came to finding the endzone, his total of 32 touchdowns placed him 13th in the FBS in points responsible with an average of 16.2 per contest. Selected a team capitan, Glass III was named to the Mid-American Conference Second Team.

His best game that year was a near perfect performance in a 30-22 win over Coastal Carolina where he set an EMU single game record for completions, connecting on 20 of 22 passes (90.9 percent) with three touchdowns.

Over two seasons in Ypsilanti, Glass III was 388 of 518 passing (.65 percent) for 4,193 yards with 33 touchdowns and 12 interceptions for an efficiency rating of 152.85. He also ran the ball 189 times for 840 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Glass III transferred to Eastern Michigan from Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA. There as a sophomore he was the Southern California Football Association Offensive Player of the Year. He led the Jaguars to a 9-2 finish passing for 1,399 yards and 14 touchdowns. Named his team's MVP, he also ran for 347 yards and six scores.

The 2021 United Bowl Champions; Massachusetts Pirates are members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Pirates play all home games at Phoenix Field at the DCU Center located at 50 Foster St. Worcester, MA, 01608. For more information on the Massachusetts Pirates please call (508)452-MASS (6277), email contact@masspiratesfootball.com or visit http://www.masspiratesfootball.com. For 2022 season, half-season, luxury, or group ticket packages please call 508-452-MASS (6277) or visit http://www.masspiratesfootball.com/tickets. Follow the Pirates on Facebook via Facebook.com/MAPirates, Instagram @mass.pirates, and Twitter @mass_pirates.



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