Aaron Garcia Named Offensive Player Of The Week
May 15, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
New York Dragons News Release
After only three weeks back in the game, the AFL announced today that New York Dragons QB Aaron Garcia was named Offensive Player of the Week.
In Week Eleven's Monday night 69-49 victory over the Philadelphia Soul, Garcia completed 22 of 34 passes for 264 yards and eight touchdowns with no interceptions.
"It is just great to be back period and just being able to play," said Garcia. "Anything else at this point is just icing on the cake. It was a great team victory for us and hopefully something we can build on from here."
Garcia returned in Week Nine this season after being out for more than a year with a fractured tibia suffered in Week Five of the 2006 season. In three games, Garcia has recorded 68 of 105 attempts for 800 yards and 20 touchdowns with three interceptions. Now in his 13th season, he has totaled 777 touchdowns and 36, 902 career passing yards.
Come see Aaron Garcia and all the New York Dragons this Sunday, May 20th at 1:00pm when they take on the Kansas City Brigade. Tickets are still available by calling 1-866-AFL-TIXX.
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