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UIF Sioux Falls Storm

Bryant and Blackburn named Players of the Week

May 10, 2006 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Sioux Falls Storm News Release


The Sioux Falls Storm advanced to 7-0 on the season after standout performances from quarterback Terrance Bryant and linebacker Mark Blackburn. Both players put together one of their top performances of the season and were awarded Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week.

Terrance Bryant is in his second season with the Storm and led them to the UIF United Bowl I Championship last season. Bryant threw for 215-yards on 18-of-25 passing for three touchdowns against the Fort Wayne Freedom. He also rushed for 20-yards and a score in the Storm's victory over the Ft. Wayne in Week 7. Bryant led the Storm to a five point lead with only 90-seconds left on the clock and then sealed the deal with a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide reciever Matt Holmlund, to give them the win 44-25. On the season Terrance is fourth in passing yards average with 157.4-yards a game. He has thrown 20 TD's on the season, which ties him for third in that category. Bryant received Player of the Week on two separate occasions last season.

Being awarded the Defensive Player of the Week is teammate, Mark Blackburn. Blackburn is a veteran to the Storm in his fourth season and is the team's all-time leading tackler. On Saturday night versus the Freedom, Mark totaled ten tackles after he made seven solo and six assisted on the night. He had one tackle for a loss of nine yards and was partner on one sack with Austin Flyger. Blackburn also had one pass break-up. Mark is fourth in the league in total tackles this season with 44. Last year he ended the season second in the UIF with 97.5 on the year.

The Storm host Omaha this Saturday at the Sioux Falls Arena. Kickoff on Saturday is scheduled for 7:05 PM. It is "Ladies Night" and the first 1,500 women in attendance will receive a flower courtesy of Saturday's game sponsor Lloyd Companies. The flowers are from Anderson's & Kelly's Flowers & Gifts. Season tickets are available at a pro-rated price by calling the Storm Football Office at 332-4225. For a complete 2006 Storm schedule, visit the Storm's website at www.siouxfallsstorm.com.

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