Austin's Lewis Named Kicker Of The Year
July 2, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - Austin Wranglers K MARK LEWIS (5-11, 200, Florida International) was selected the 2007 Kicker of the Year as voted by AFL head coaches, players, fans, and the Arena Football League Writers Association (AFLWA), the League announced today.
Lewis, who earned All-Arena First Team honors last week, ranked second among kickers in scoring (155 points) while connecting on 15-of-25 (60.0 percent) field-goal attempts and converting 110-of-118 extra-point attempts, including a streak of 48 straight which tied as the longest of the season (Tampa Bay's Seth Marler). He also registered 33 touchbacks.
Other candidates included: Dallas' TODD SIEVERS, San Jose's A.J. HAGLUND, Tampa Bay's SETH MARLER, and Utah's STEVE VIDETICH.
Following is a list of the all-time AFL Kicker of the Year honorees:
ALL-TIME KICKER OF THE YEAR WINNERS
SEASON PLAYER TEAM
2007 Mark Lewis Austin Wranglers
2006 Remy Hamilton Los Angeles Avengers
2005 Remy Hamilton Los Angeles Avengers
2004 Jay Taylor Orlando Predators
2003 Clay Rush Indiana Firebirds
2002 Steve Videtich New Jersey Gladiators
2001 Brian Gowins Grand Rapids Rampage
2000 Clay Rush Iowa Barnstormers
1999 Mike Black New England SeaWolves
1998 Kenny Stucker Milwaukee Mustangs
1997 Steve Videtich New Jersey Red Dogs
1996 Pete Elezovic Albany Firebirds
1991 Rusty Fricke Denver Dynamite
1990 Novo Bojovic Detroit Drive
* No award issued from 1992-95.
Remaining 2007 AFL Award Announcements:
Tuesday, July 3 - Lineman of the Year
Thursday, July 5 - Rookie of the Year
Friday, July 6 - Coach of the Year
Tuesday, July 10 - ADT Defensive Player of the Year
Wednesday, July 11 - Offensive Player of the Year
Thursday, July 12 - Ironman of the Year
Tuesday, July 17 - Al Lucas Hero Award
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