Concordia-St. Paul Athletic Hall of Fame
Brian Doyle was a defensive force for Concordia football in its early years as a Division II member, leaving as CSP’s all-time tackles leader with 342. The four year starter made at least 73 tackles in all four years and held the career mark until 2015 and still ranks second in program history today. His 51.0 career tackles for loss is second in team history and his 19.5 sacks are seventh.
During his tenure chasing ball carriers and quarterbacks, Concordia was an NSIC power with a 32-13 overall record and 24-9 Northern Sun mark. His top year statistically came as a junior in 2003 as he helped the team to its first NSIC championship and the first postseason game in school history at the Mineral Water Bowl. That year, he rolled up a career-high 101 tackles (4th NSIC), had 14.5 tackles for loss (5th, NSIC) and 5.5 sacks (5th, NSIC), adding three pass breakups, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and an interception. He earned All-NSIC First Team honors and was a Don Hansen’s Football Gazette All-Region Second Team selection following his career year.
Overall, the Cottage Grove, Minnesota native was a two-time All-NSIC performer, earning second team honors as a senior as he made 86 tackles (8th, NSIC), had 11.0 tackles for loss (4th, NSIC) and tied his career high with 6.0 sacks (4th, NSIC. His sophomore year in 2002 was a breakout campaign as he had a career-best and league-leading 18.5 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks (4th, NSIC) to go with 82 tackles (12th, NSIC). He made an immediate impact in the program with 73 tackles as a freshman, adding 7.0 tackles for loss, a pair of interceptions, five passes defended and a pair of sacks.
He earned his degree in communication studies and currently works in outside sales for Columbia Pipe and Supply where he handles contractors in the Twin Cities and Southern Minnesota territories. He’s also a realtor for ReMax Results, allowing him to have the unique distinction of helping business build while also working on the other side of helping families find their dream homes.
In addition to his football prowess, Doyle has remained an active alumnus, contributing to various team fundraising campaigns. This year, he became a corporate partner of the football program through his ReMax Results connection. Currently, he is working with head coach Shannon Currier on creating a football scholarship in his late son’s name, Beau William Doyle, which will be funded through donations made by football alumni to benefit current football student-athletes.
Brian resides in Rosemount, Minnesota with his wife, Amanda, their daughter, Finley and son, Declan.
