Bobby Sippio Named AFL's Week 20 National Guard MVP
Published on July 29, 2011 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Orlando Predators News Release
ORLANDO - Orlando Predators wide receiver Bobby Sippio (6'3, 215 Western Kentucky) was named AFL National Guard MVP of the Week, as voted on by fans, for his performance in Week 20 against the New Orleans VooDoo.
Sippio received nearly 70 percent of the fans' votes on Facebook.com after hauling in 14 receptions for 166 yards and four touchdowns in last week's 62-44 win. Sippio closed the regular season by leading the Predators with 33 touchdown receptions, tying a team single-season record. He has also accumulated 112 receptions and 1,384 receiving yards on the season.
The Predators (11-7) face the Jacksonville Sharks (14-4) in the first round of the 2011 playoffs on Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m. ET on NFL.com and 740 AM The Game.
Other candidates for the award included Utah quarterback Todd Hammel and Georgia quarterback Darnell Kennedy.
It's the 13th time this season an Orlando Predators player has earned a weekly award.
2011 Weekly AFL Award Winners
Week 3 - Rayshaun Kizer - Riddell Defensive Player
Week 3 - Robert Quiroga - JLS Ironman
Week 4 - Marlon Moye-Moore - JLS Ironman
Week 5 - Paul Griffin - Spalding Highlight
Week 8 - Josh Bush - JLS Ironman
Week 10 - Nick Hill - Russell Athletic Offensive Player
Week 13 - Bobby Sippio - Russell Athletic Offensive Player
Week 13 - Travis Coleman - Riddell Defensive Player
Week 13 - Nick Hill - National Guard MVP
Week 17 - Josh Bush - Nifty Playmaker
Week 17 - Chris Duvalt - Spalding Highlight
Week 19 - Rayshaun Kizer - Riddell Defensive Player
Week 20 - Bobby Sippio - National Guard MVP
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