Alfonzo Named Ironman Of The Week
May 1, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
Chicago Rush linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo has been named the Arena Football League's Ironman of the Week for his performance in the team's 54-43 win last night over Philadelphia.
Alfonzo led the Rush with 9.5 tackles and forced two fumbles in the game. Offensively, Alfonzo entered the game as part of the goal line offense and scored two rushing touchdowns.
"DeJuan is one of those guys who always seems to make the big play," said Rush head coach Mike Hohensee. "He always hustles to the ball and makes good things happen - like last night when he forced two fumbles."
Through the season's first eight games, Alfonzo has recorded 55.5 tackles, intercepted four passes, recovered four fumbles, forced three fumbles and broken up a pass.
He has returned two of his fumbles and two of his interceptions for touchdowns.
He currently leads the league in fumbles recovered, is tied for fifth in forced fumbles, and ranks seventh in the league in both tackles and interceptions.
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