Dorados' Jackson Gets af2 Catch Of The Week
May 7, 2008 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Rio Grande Valley Dorados News Release
Hidalgo, Texas --- The Rio Grande Valley Dorados, arenafootball2's defending Southwest Division champions, today announced that rookie receiver Eddie Jackson has earned the af2 Cutters Catch of the Week Award for his game-tying 25-yard reception on Saturday with no time left in regulation.
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
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).
This Saturday the Dorados travel to Tulsa to face the undefeated Talons at 7 p.m. Tune in on KURV 710 and at doradosfootball.com.
Dorados single game tickets are available at all TicketMaster outlets, including online (www.ticketmaster.com) and at the Dodge Arena Box Office. Season and group tickets are available by calling 956-843-7825. Tickets start as low as $112 for the full season and $14 for single games. Group tickets remain as low as $12 per game.
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