Pettis Named to 2008 AFL All-Ironman Team
June 26, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Dallas Desperados News Release
DALLAS, Texas - Dallas Desperados WR/DB Will Pettis was named to the 2008 AFL All-Ironman team as announced by league officials today, marking his fifth consecutive AFL All-Ironman selection. Pettis, the 2007 AFL Ironman of the Year, finished the regular season with 1,960 all-purpose yards, including 1,035 receiving yards with 25 touchdowns; 37 rushing yards with five touchdowns; and 741 kickoff return yards. He also completed 2-of-2 passes for six yards with two touchdowns and notched 22.5 tackles, two interceptions - including one return for a touchdown - and four pass breakups on defense. During the 2008 season, Pettis was named Ironman of the Game 10 times and Ironman of the Week four times while also taking home Ironman of the Month honors during the month of May.
The Dallas Desperados (12-4) will host the New York Dragons (8-8) in a Wild Card Playoff Game on Friday, June 27 at 6:30 (CDT) p.m. at the American Airlines Center. The game will be available on ESPN.
2008 AFL All-Ironman Team
Award Player Team
Fullback/Linebacker Harold Wells Columbus
Fullback/Linebacker Matt Huebner Georgia
Fullback/Linebacker Josh Jeffries Los Angeles
Fullback/Linebacker Marlon Moye-Moore Orlando
Fullback/Linebacker Clifton Smith Philadelphia
Fullback/Linebacker Torrance Marshall Tampa Bay
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Wendall Gaines Arizona
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Will Pettis Dallas
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Jermaine Lewis Grand Rapids
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Kevin Ingram Los Angeles
Wide Receiver/Linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo Chicago
Wide Receiver/Linebacker Jason Geathers San Jose
Wide Receiver/Linebacker Lawrence Samuels Tampa Bay
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