Hyland, Hunt and Fulton Jr. Named Players of the Week
June 30, 2010 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz News Release
OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz are proud to announce that the Arena Football League has named DB David Hyland, WR Al Hunt and WR Craig Fulton Jr. players of the week. Hyland was named the Riddell Defensive Player of the Week for his impressive performance last weekend against the Dallas Vigilantes. Hunt and Fulton Jr. were both awarded the Cutters Catch of the Week for their touchdown receptions in last weekend's game.
Hyland dominated the Dallas offense with key plays that would ultimately lead to the Yard Dawgz win over the Vigilantes. To start the fourth quarter, Hyland intercepted a pass by BJ Hall, leading to an offensive touchdown putting the Dawgz in position to win the game. Hyland's highlight came with 0:03 seconds left in the game when he intercepted the ball keeping the Vigilantes from scoring and stealing the win. Hyland also had five tackles and two pass break-ups.
"This award is a direct credit the hard work and will to win that David shows day in and day out. Not only has he picked up the arena game fast, but he has also shown a tremendous amount of leadership in encouraging our defense to have more and more confidence as we make a playoff push," said Yard Dawgz Head Coach Sparky McEwen.
Hunt and Fulton Jr. both caught touchdown passes at pivotal points in the game against Dallas. The first came in the second quarter when Hunt caught a 24-yard pass to take a 13-10 lead over the Vigilantes. With 0:15 seconds left in the game, Fulton Jr. caught a 24-yard pass scoring the game winning touchdown. The Yard Dawgz clinched the win over the Vigilantes with a final score of 35-31.
"Both of these players stepped up at big times when needed by the offense. Both Al and Craig have a level of competiveness and desire to win ballgames," said McEwen.
The Yard Dawgz travel to Bossier City, Louisiana, Saturday, July 3, to take on the Bossier-Shreveport BattleWings. Kickoff is set for 7:05 p.m. The Dawgz return home to the Cox Convention Center on Saturday, July 10, to take on the Iowa Barnstormers. Single game tickets are on sale, starting at only $10! The Yard Dawgz Block Party will begin at 5 p.m. on Reno and kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
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