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July 31, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2) News Release


CHICAGO - Tulsa wide receiver/defensive back JEFF HUGHLEY, Oklahoma City wide receiver JARRAIL JACKSON and Central Valley linebacker WES BORBA have been named the U.S. Army Ironman, Schutt Offensive Player and ADT Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, for Week 18 of the 2007 season. In addition to these three awards, the af2 is also highlighting the player who makes the best catch of the week. The Cutters Catch of the Week Award for Week 18 goes to Louisville wide receiver Tiger Jones.

U.S. ARMY IRONMAN OF THE WEEK

Hughley (5-8, 165, Averett), in his first af2 season, had an impressive all-around effort for Tulsa in the team's 64-54 victory against South Georgia in Week 18. The rookie from Averett made his presence felt on offense with five catches for 53 yards and two touchdowns. Hughley was also an impact player on special teams with 159 kick return yards for a total of 212 all-purpose yards. He also got into the act on defense by recording two solo stops. This is the first Ironman of the Week Award of Hughley's career. Offensively, Hughley has been the Talons' top overall performer in 2007, leading the squad in scoring (198 points), total touchdowns (33 - 26 receiving, 3 rushing, 3 kick return, 1 INT return), receptions (84), receiving yards (1,069), receiving TDs (26), kick return touchdowns (3 - T1st in af2), kick return yards (1,363 - 4th in af2) and all-purpose yards (2,515 - 6th in af2). Hughley has also contributed on defense with 20.5 total tackles and one interception return for a score.

SCHUTT OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Jackson (5-11, 190, Oklahoma) put on a spectacular individual showing for Oklahoma City in the team's 76-69 loss to Lubbock this past week. The fifth-year af2 veteran from Oklahoma shattered the league record for most all-purpose yards in one game with 440 against the Renegades. Jackson did all he could for the Yard Dawgz, scoring 44 total points in the contest on seven total touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Lining up as a receiver, Jackson caught nine passes for 128 yards and four touchdowns. He also recorded a game-high 51 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Jackson capped off the outing with 261 kick return yards, including a 56-yard kick return for a score in the fourth quarter. His scoring outburst also put him over the 900-point plateau for his career, becoming just the fourth player in league history to hit that mark.

ADT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Borba (6-3, 215, St. Mary's College), in his fourth af2 season, had a stellar night defensively in Week 18 for Central Valley in the team's, 54-20, home victory against West Division rival Bakersfield. The former St. Mary's standout was a playmaker for the Coyotes all evening, scoring three defensive touchdowns in the decision. Two of Borba's defensive touchdowns came on fumble recoveries of 12 yards and four yards, respectively. The veteran linebacker also found the end zone with a six-yard interception return. Borba added 6.0 total tackles as well. This is the second weekly af2 award of Borba's career. He earned the U.S. Army Ironman of the Week Award earlier this season for his strong overall play in Week 2.

CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK

Jones (5-11, 195, Louisville), who is in his first af2 campaign, earned the Cutters Catch of the Week Award, an honor that emerged last year to highlight the player who makes the best catch of the week. Jones' catch was crucial as the rookie from Louisville snared the game-winning scoring pass from four yards out with just 11 seconds to play to fuel the Fire's 44-40 home victory against Tennessee Valley. Jones' catch capped an outstanding individual effort that included 14 catches for 180 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Jones finished his first season with 1,897 receiving yards (2nd in af2), 142 receptions (3rd in af2) and 37 receiving touchdowns (T6th in af2).

U.S. Army Ironman of the Week candidates included:

Quad City's Jack Walker, Jr., Texas' Ahmad Smith, Mahoning Valley's Sam Crenshaw, Bossier-Shreveport's Jason Schule, Everett's Ray Little, Arkansas' Robert Kilow, Alabama's John Mohring, Oklahoma City's Fred Shaw, Manchester's Mel Long, Albany's Chris Curd, Louisville's Lawrence Matthews, Tri-Cities' Robert Garth, Stockton's James Newson and Central Valley's Donyell Booker.

Schutt Offensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Quad City's J.J. Raterink, Spokane's Chico Mackey, Albany's Antwun Williams, Louisville's Tiger Jones, Rio Grande Valley's Josh Kellett, Arkansas' Brian Villanueva, Alabama's Mitch Tanney, Manchester's Ari Confesor, South Georgia's Chavis McCollister, Tri-Cities' J.R. Thomas, Stockton's Sale' Key, Mahoning Valley's Mike Schneider, Bossier-Shreveport's Tramissian Davis and Central Valley's Jason Barnes.

ADT Defensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Mahoning Valley's Reggie Perkins, Rio Grande Valley's Reggie Perkins, Rio Grande's Chris Canty, Florida's Levy Brown, Stockton's Travis Seaton, Arkansas' Tanner Varner, Spokane's Jermaine Harris, Quad City's Sidney Lewis, South Georgia's Daryon Brutley, Albany's Isaac Hilton, Alabama's Rico Reese, Louisville's Matt Forbes, Boise's Travis Tofi, Bossier-Shreveport's Phillip Geiggar and Lubbock's James McCoy.

Previous 2007 Winners:

Week 17: Alabama's Mitch Tanney (Offensive), Manchester's Deon Giddens (Co-Defensive), Arkansas' Jason Simpson (Co-Defensive), Quad City's Jack Walker, Jr. (Ironman), Louisville's Tiger Jones (Catch)

Week 16: Mahoning Valley's Chris Johnson (Offensive), Manchester's Travis Pugh (Co-Defensive), Louisville's Rusty Midlam (Co-Defensive), Bakersfield's Nathan Munson (Ironman), Central Valley's Donyell Booker (Catch)

Week 15: Everett's Josh Richey (Offensive), Tri-Cities' Shannon Davis (Defensive), Oklahoma City's Al Hunt (Ironman), Mahoning Valley's Chris Johnson (Catch)

Week 14: Spokane's Antwone Savage (Offensive), Texas' Stanley Smith (Defensive), Quad City's Jack Walker, Jr. (Ironman), Texas' Jason Deml (Catch)

Week 13: W-B/Scranton's Ryan Vena (Offensive), Spokane's Nygel Rogers (Defensive), Arkansas' Kevin Williams (Ironman), Corpus Christi's Randy Davis (Catch)

Week 12: W-B/Scranton's Ryan Vena (Offensive), Arkansas' Pierre Thomas (Defensive), Alabama's Herman Bell (Ironman), Laredo's Corey Ready (Catch)

Week 11: South Georgia's Chavis McCollister (Offensive), Rio Grande Valley's Curtis Jeter (Defensive), Green Bay's Danny Donaldson (Ironman), Bossier-Shreveport's Jamaal Perry (Catch)

Week 10: Spokane's Antwone Savage (Offensive), Oklahoma City's Aaron Chavers (Defensive), Quad City's Jack Walker, Jr. (Ironman), Florida's Chris McKinney (Catch)

Week 9: Tri-Cities' Brian Baker (Offensive), Everett's Johnny Jackson (Defensive), Tri-Cities' Robert Garth (Ironman), Lubbock's Chris Highshaw (Catch)

Week 8: Everett's Josh Richey (Offensive), Central Valley's Aaron Miller (Defensive), Quad City's Jack Walker, Jr., (Ironman), Bossier-Shreveport's P.J. Winston (Catch)

Week 7: Central Valley's Clay Groefsema (Offensive), W-B/Scranton's William Ferguson (Defensive), Stockton's Kenyatte Morgan (Ironman), Albany's Antwun Williams (Catch)

Week 6: Albany's Bakari Brown (Offensive), Tennessee Valley's Farouk Adelekan (Defensive), Texas' Jarrod Fuller (Ironman), W-B/Scranton's Jim Jones (Catch)

Week 5: Oklahoma City's Danny Howard (Offensive), W-B/Scranton's Chris Royal (Defensive), W-B/Scranton's Larry Kendrick (Ironman), Arkansas' Kevin Williams (Catch)

Week 4: W-B/Scranton's Ryan Vena (Offensive), Tri-Cities' Jamie Hattley (Defensive), Boise's Emmett White (Ironman), Manchester's David Bailey (Catch)

Week 3: Oklahoma City's Stan Hill (Offensive), Bossier-Shreveport's Elex Reed (Defensive), Florida's Chris McKinney (Ironman), Lubbock's Alvance Robinson (Catch)

Week 2: South Georgia's D. Bryant (Offensive), Bossier-Shreveport's Kendrick Walker (Defensive), Central Valley's Wes Borba (Ironman), Amarillo's Steve Bergeski (Catch)

Week 1: Florida's Chris Wallace (Offensive), Tennessee Valley's Quentin Burrell (Defensive), Quad City's Jermaine Petty (Ironman), Mahoning Valley's Chris Archie (Catch)



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