Tampa
Bay Storm QB Adrian McPherson has been awarded Russell Athletic
Offensive Player of the Week, while Jacksonville Sharks DB Tracy Belton
has been named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week and Chicago Rush
WR Reggie Gray has been named J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week for
Week 6 of the 2013 NET10 Wireless Arena Football League season. In
addition to these awards, the AFL is also awarding the Cutters Catch of
the Week and AFL Highlight of the Week. Cleveland Gladiators DB Lenny
Wicks earned the Cutters Catch of the Week, while Chicago Rush WR Jared
Jenkins was awarded the AFL Highlight of the Week.
RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
McPherson
(6-4, 225, Florida State) accounted for 10 total touchdowns for the
second time this season in Tampa Bay's 70-62 victory over the Spokane
Shock in Week 6. McPherson completed 21-of-26 passes for 310 yards and
seven touchdowns through the air, while adding another 50 yards and
three scores on the ground. His 17 rushing attempts also represents the
highest single-game total in the AFL this season. This is the second
time McPherson has earned Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week
honors this season.
RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Belton
(6-1, 180, Massachusetts) played a pivotal role in keeping the Sharks
undefeated record intact during the team's 55-53 victory over the
Philadelphia Soul in Week 6. Belton tallied seven tackles, including a
half-tackle for loss, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and two pass
breakups.
J. LEWIS SMALL PLAYMAKER OF THE WEEK
Gray
(5-10, 185, Western Illinois) tied the Chicago Rush single-game
franchise record for touchdown receptions with six in the team's 64-63
overtime win against the Iowa Barnstormers in Week 6. Gray collected 12
receptions for 234 yards on the night. He also tallied 116 yards as a
return specialist, bringing his game total to 350 all-purpose yards. He
will be awarded a timepiece crafted by J. Lewis Small for his efforts.
CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK
Wicks
(5-10, 200, Youngstown State) made an over-the-wall interception to end
the first half in Cleveland's 57-40 loss to the Utah Blaze in Week 6.
The interception was the first of the season for the third-year
defensive back. Wicks also finished the game with a team-high 9.5
tackles. He will receive a Cutters hat and shirt in recognition of the
catch.
AFL HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Jenkins
(6-3, 230, Wisconsin-Stevens Point) collected his biggest reception of
the year on a two-point conversion pass from Rush quarterback Carson
Coffman in the team's 64-63 overtime victory against the Iowa
Barnstormers. Following a two-yard touchdown run by Kelvin Morris to
bring the Rush within one of the Barnstormers, Chicago elected to pass
up a tie and go for the win. The gamble paid off when Coffman found
Jenkins for the game-winning score. This marks the second consecutive
week a Rush player has been awarded the AFL Highlight of the Week
following a game-winning play.
Russell
Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included : Arizona's
Odie Armstrong, Chicago's Reggie Gray, Jacksonville's Jeron Harvey,
Pittsburgh's Mike Washington, San Jose's Russ Michna and Utah's Tommy
Grady.
Riddell
Defensive Player of the Week candidates included : Arizona's Jeremy
Kellem, Chicago's Jorrick Calvin, Cleveland's Lenny Wicks, Pittsburgh's
Chris LeFlore, San Antonio's Tim McGill, San Jose's Clevan Thomas and
Tampa Bay's Rodney Beamon.
J.
Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week candidates included : Iowa's Marcus
Harris, Jacksonville's Jeff Hughley, Orlando's Dominic Jones, San
Antonio's Dwayne Eley, Jr., San Jose's Huey Whittaker, Tampa Bay's Joe
Hills and Utah's David Hyland.
The
Arena Football League is also awarding the AFL MVP of the Week, where
fans are given the opportunity to select the winner. Candidates include
Chicago Rush WR Reggie Gray, Iowa WR Marcus Harris and Tampa Bay WR Joe
Hills. Fans will have 24 hours to vote on ArenaFootball.com beginning at
1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 1. The winner will be announced on
Thursday, May 2.
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