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Watson, Williams And Richardson Earn Week 6 Honors

May 6, 2008 - arenafootball2 (af2) News Release


CHICAGO - Texas wide receiver/defensive back ARMAR WATSON, Boise wide receiver GEORGE WILLIAMS and Daytona Beach defensive back JOCQUES RICHARDSON have been named the JLS Ironman, Schutt Offensive Player and ADT Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, for Week 6 of the 2008 season. In addition to these three awards, the Cutters Catch of the Week Award for Week 6 goes to Rio Grande Valley wide receiver EDDIE JACKSON.

JLS IRONMAN OF THE WEEK

Watson (6-0, 195, Duquesne), in his first season, had an amazing all-around effort for Texas in the team's 37-30 home win against Arkansas in Week 6. The rookie from Duquesne was a factor all over field to lead the Copperheads to their first win of 2008. On offense, Watson recorded two receiving touchdowns on seven catches for 90 yards. He also had a rushing touchdown. On the defensive side, he registered a game-high 9.5 tackles, one tackle for loss, three pass breakups and two interceptions. Watson returned the first interception 19 yards for a touchdown while his second interception was a game-clinching pick in the end zone to halt Arkansas' potential game-tying touchdown drive with seconds to play. He also compiled 52 yards in kick returns to finish with 163 all-purpose yards. This is the first weekly league award of Watson's career. He currently leads Texas in scoring (54 points - 9 TDs), all-purpose yards and kick return yards (576) and ranks second in tackles (28) and interceptions (3).

SCHUTT OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Williams (6-1, 210, Kansas State) led Boise to an impressive, 77-14, Week 6 home win over West Division rival Stockton. The seven-year veteran's offensive exploits included four receptions for 71 yards and three touchdowns. Williams had three rushing touchdowns as well to finish with 36 points scored, a total which tied a 2008 af2 single-game high. The former Kansas State product's night was also historic because he became the new af2 career leader in scoring (1,036) and total touchdowns (171), surpassing former league standout Magic Benton in each category. This is the first league honor of Williams' career. He currently leads the Burn in a host of offensive categories, including scoring (92 points), rushing TDs (7) and receiving TDs (8).

ADT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Richardson (5-11, 195, None) was an impact player on defense for Daytona Beach in the team's, 56-42, Week 6 road win at Manchester. The second-year defensive back was a major reason behind the expansion ThunderBirds' first af2 win. Richardson registered four tackles and a game-high two interceptions. His second interception of the day was crucial to Daytona's victory. With Manchester trailing by eight (50-42), the Wolves faced a 1st and goal from the 6-yard line and looked poised to potentially tie the game with a touchdown and two-point conversion. That's when Richardson stepped in and intercepted QB James Pinkney's pass as time expired and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown. This is the first weekly af2 award of Richardson's career. He currently leads the team in tackles (20.5) and is tied for the team lead in interceptions (3).

CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK

Rio Grande Valley wide receiver Eddie Jackson (6-4, 222, West Virginia) is the Week 6 recipient of the Cutters Catch of the Week Award, a weekly honor that emerged in 2006 to highlight the player who makes the best catch of the week. Jackson's catch was a leaping, 25-yard touchdown stab as time expired to help the Dorados tie Corpus Christi, 52-52. K Brian Hazelwood converted the extra point to give Rio Grande Valley the 53-52 comeback victory. The

6-4 rookie from West Virginia out jumped a Sharks defender in the back of the end zone to snare the Hail Mary-type heave from QB Travis Cole. Jackson's grab capped off a strong overall showing that included six catches for 81 yards and one touchdown. This is the first Catch of the Week Award of Jackson's career. He currently ranks second on the Dorados in receptions (25) and receiving touchdowns (6).

JLS Ironman of the Week candidates included:

Green Bay's Gus Tyson, Albany's Vernard Abrams, Louisville's Demetrius Forney, Austin's Mel Long, Rio Grande Valley's Pierre Thomas, Boise's Shadrach Okeobor, Tulsa's Jamar Ransom, Tri-Cities' Phil Goodman, Peoria's Donny Caldwell, Amarillo's Donte Newsome, Manchester's Bradly Chavez, Lubbock's Alvance Robinson and Mahoning Valley's John Tackmann.

Schutt Offensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Green Bay's Tyre Young, Tennessee Valley's Kevin Eakin and Maurice Brown, Louisville's Matt Bassuener, Austin's Andy Hall, Central Valley's Nichiren Flowers, Texas' Armar Watson, Spokane's Raul Vijil, Tulsa's Jermaine Landrum, Florida's Matt Burstein, Amarillo's Jim Lukowiak, Daytona Beach's Jeremy Grier, Rio Grande Valley's Anthony Chambers and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Ryan Vena.

ADT Defensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Green Bay's Joe Sykes, Albany's Brandon Taylor, Tennessee Valley's Eric Scott, Quad City's Andrew Jilles, South Georgia's Ray Gant, Rio Grande Valley's Quinton Staton, Bossier-Shreveport's Dustin Johnson, Florida's Thomas Carroll, Boise's Travis Tofi, Tri-Cities' Johnny Jackson, Texas' Armar Watson, Lubbock's Virgil Gray, Amarillo's Aaron Williams and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Micheaux Robinson.

Previous 2008 Winners:

Week 5: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Ryan Vena (Offensive), Austin's Demetrie McCray (Defensive), Tulsa's Jermaine Hope (Ironman), Iowa's Bryan Pray (Catch)

Week 4: Amarillo's Donte Newsome (Offensive), South Georgia's Joe Woolridge (Defensive), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Larry Kendrick (Ironman), Lexington's Chad Spencer (Catch)

Week 3: Albany's Jared Jones (Offensive), Boise's Chris Bruhn (Defensive), Corpus Christi's Ivory McCann (Ironman), Tulsa's Jeff Hughley (Catch)

Week 2: Oklahoma City's Al Hunt (Offensive), Spokane's Sergio Gilliam (Defensive), Florida's Chris McKinney (Ironman), Amarillo's Wallace House (Catch)

Week 1: South Georgia's Cecil Lester (Offensive), Spokane's Sergio Gilliam (Defensive), Mahoning Valley's John Tackmann (Ironman), Corpus Christi's Jonathan Graham (Catch)

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J. Lewis Small Company (JLS) manufactures high school class rings, college and university class rings, championship rings, and recognition awards to serve the independent salesforce and jewelry industries. Founded in 1915, JLS's highly qualified staff produces a product regarded as one of the best in the industry. Log on to www.jlewissmall.com for more information.

About Schutt® Sports, Inc.

Schutt Sports is synonymous with innovation in sports equipment, from the pros to youth leagues. Schutt Sports is the largest provider of football helmets and faceguards in the world and has introduced many of the game's most important advances in protective equipment, from its first football faceguard in 1935 to breakthrough helmet technology in 2003 via the Schutt® DNA™ helmet with SKYDEX™ material. Schutt Sports also markets innovative, quality, protective and field/court equipment for baseball, basketball, and softball, and is the Official Base Supplier of Major League Baseball®. The Litchfield, Ill. based company also markets collectible football helmets and bases to promote fan enjoyment. Schutt Sports is The Gear That Makes The Game™.

About ADT

Celebrating its 133rd anniversary, ADT Security Services is the largest single provider of electronic security services to more than six million commercial, federal and residential customers throughout the United States. ADT's total security solutions include intrusion, fire protection, closed circuit television, access control, critical condition monitoring, electronic article surveillance and integrated systems. ADT's Web site address is www.adt.com.

About Cutters

Cutters is the innovator of performance grip material. Other gloves have attempted to meet their standards and may look similar, but they don't match their grip, durability, or overall performance. No other glove performs like this. IT'S IN YOUR HANDS.

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