Carpenter Named ADT Defensive Player of the Week
Published on February 11, 2003 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Buffalo Destroyers News Release
(BUFFALO, NY)- The Arena Football League announced today Buffalo Destroyers DS Dwaine Carpenter was named ADT Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Sunday's 44-16 victory over the Carolina Cobras. This is the second time in his career that he was won this award.
Carpenter was named Game MVP on Sunday finishing with 3.5 tackles, an interception and four pass breakups. His total of five passes defended ties his own Destroyers single game record, which he set last season vs. Toronto. He led a defense that set a franchise record holding the Cobras to just 16 points.
"Dwaine continues to improve week after week and at his current pace, he has the opportunity to establish himself as one of the premier defensive players in this league," said Destroyers head coach Ron Selesky. "He continues to gain experience and confidence which makes our whole team better.
Carpenter emerged as one of the top young defensive players in the AFL last season. As a rookie in 2002, he finishing second on the team 64 tackles. He was also second with three interceptions and 11 pass breakups. Carp broke seven Destroyers team records including pass defenses in a game with five week nine at Toronto and interception return yards by a rookie as well as a season and career with 65. He was named Game MVP week nine at Toronto with a league high 10.5 tackles (10 solo), four pass defenses and an interception. He was also named the AFL's ADT Defensive Player of the Week for his performance at Toronto.
Carpenter signed with the Destroyers in 2002 after having a banner year with the Rochester Brigade of af2. He led the Brigade with eight interceptions in 2001, returning one for a touchdown. He was the team's second leading tackler with 75 stops and broke up 33 passes.
Carpenter played his college ball at North Carolina A&T where he was a part of the Black College National Championship team in 1999 leading the team in interceptions and named the team's defensive back of the year.
Carpenter and company are back on the field Friday, February 14 for a Valentine's Day battle with the Arizona Rattlers at 7:30 p.m. at the HSBC Arena. Mini packs and group tickets are on sale now, call the Destroyers ticket office at 716-881-4444! Single game tickets can be purchased online at tickets.com, in person at all tickets.com locations including Tops Friendly markets and by phone at 1-888-223-6000.
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