CPIFL Announces Players of the Week
April 9, 2014 - Champions Professional Indoor Football League (CPIFL) News Release
Lawrence, KS. - Week 6 of the CPIFL season saw the competitive action that has become a staple of the CPIFL as Saturday night featured three games where the teams were within four points of each other in the fourth quarter. Three players from those games have been recognized for their efforts as CPIFL Players of the Week.
Offensive Player of the Week: Josh Floyd, Dodge City Law
Floyd was responsible for seven total touchdowns in the Law's 57-47 victory over Bloomington. Floyd was 15-of-23 passing for 188 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 13 times for 65 yards and four touchdowns. In just two games, Floyd has scored six rushing touchdowns, which ranks fourth in the CPIFL. Floyd takes his 2-0 record as Law starting quarterback into Salina on Saturday for a rematch with the Bombers.
Defensive Player of the Week: Kiaree Daniels, Wichita Wild
Daniels did his best to help the Wild storm back from a 21-point deficit in the second half vs. Sioux City on Saturday. The Wild eventually tied the game at 45 in the fourth quarter, but fell to the Bandits by a score of 48-45. The comeback started with Daniels recovering a Scott Jensen fumble and included a span of over 22 minutes where the Bandits were held scoreless. Daniels finished the game with 11 tackles and an interception that he returned for a touchdown in second quarter. Wichita returns home on Saturday to entertain Lincoln at Hartman Arena.
Special Teams Player of the Week: Tommy Frevert, Oklahoma Defenders
Frevert tied a CPIFL record with five field goals in the Defenders' 73-61 victory over Lincoln. Frevert's field goals were of 53, 46, 24, 30, and 29 yards. Frevert did not miss a kick in the game as he also went 8-for-8 on extra points giving him 23 points for the game. The 23 points is the most ever scored in a single game by a kicker in CPIFL history. Frevert leads CPIFL kickers in points with 50 and is second in field goals made with seven. Oklahoma hosts Bloomington on Saturday.
Week 7 of the CPIFL season kicks off on Friday as Sioux City travels to Omaha in a game with early season playoff implications. In another game important to the playoff race, Dodge City visits Salina on Saturday. Other Saturday games include Bloomington at Oklahoma and Lincoln travelling to Wichita. Stay connected with the CPIFL all season by following us on Twitter @CPIFL and becoming a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/cpifl.
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