Chris Jackson honored as AFL "Offensive Player of the Week"
Published on April 23, 2002 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Los Angeles Avengers News Release
LOS ANGELES - The Arena Football League announced today that Chris Jackson of the Los Angeles Avengers has been selected as the AFL's "Offensive Player of the Week" for his outstanding performance in Week 1.
Jackson, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound offensive specialist, caught 12 passes for 145 yards and four touchdowns in a 43-25 victory over the New York Dragons on Friday, April 19, at STAPLES Center. He also scored the first rushing touchdown of his career on a two-yard reverse in the first quarter.
He currently leads the AFL in scoring, receptions and receiving yards and tied three team records against the Dragons.
It is the second time in Jackson's Avenger career that he has earned a weekly league honor. Last season, as a two-way player (wide receiver-linebacker), Jackson was named the "Ironman of the Week" for a similar performance in Week 11, which included 12 catches for 144 yards and four touchdowns, as well as two tackles and an interception versus the Arizona Rattlers on June 23, 2001.
At the conclusion of Los Angeles' inaugural 2000 season, Jackson was named the AFL's "Rookie of the Year" and went on to play for the NFL's Tennessee Titans before rejoining the Avengers in 2001.
The AFL also announced that defensive specialist/kick returner Ron Carpenter of the Georgia Force received "Defensive Player of the Week" honors, while wide receiver-linebacker Gary Compton of the Indiana Firebirds captured the "Ironman of the Week" award.
The Avengers will play their next three games on the road - against the Arizona Rattlers (April 27), Dallas Desperados (May 4) and San Jose SaberCats (May 11) - before returning home to STAPLES Center to face the Tampa Bay Storm on Friday, May 17. Five-thousand fans at that game will receive a free "Chris Jackson Bobblehead," compliments of Carl's Jr.
Avenger season tickets are still available and can be purchased over the telephone at 1-888- AVENGERS or online at www.laavengers.com. Single-game tickets, which start as low as $8, can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets and the STAPLES Center box office.
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