Dallas' Will Pettis Named 2007 U.S. Army Strong Ironman Of The Year
Published on July 12, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - Dallas Desperados WR/DB WILL PETTIS (6-0, 200, Midwestern St.) was selected as the 2007 U.S. Army Strong Ironman of the Year as voted by AFL head coaches, fans, players and the Arena Football League Writers Association (AFLWA), the League announced today.
Pettis led the AFL with five Ironman of the Week selections (Weeks 4, 6, 14, 15, and 17) and two Ironman of the Month Awards (March, June). Offensively, Pettis led Dallas by posting 130 catches for 1,471 yards with 40 touchdowns. On defense, he notched 59.5 tackles, eight passes defensed, three interceptions, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
Pettis, who earned All-Ironman honors two weeks ago, also led the Desperados special teams unit with 58 kickoff returns for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns as Dallas became the first team in AFL history to record 15 regular-season victories.
Other candidates included: Chicago WR/LB DEJUAN ALFONZO, Orlando FB/LB MARLON MOYE-MOORE, Philadelphia FB/LB IDRIS PRICE, and Utah WR/DB RYAN DENNARD.
Following is a list of the all-time AFL U.S. Army Strong Ironman of the Year honorees:
ALL-TIME U.S. ARMY STRONG IRONMAN OF THE YEAR WINNERS
SEASON PLAYER TEAM
2007 Will Pettis Dallas Desperados
2006 Randy Gatewood Arizona Rattlers
2005 Kevin Ingram Los Angeles Avengers
2004 Cory Fleming Orlando Predators
2003 Randy Gatewood Arizona Rattlers
2002 Greg Hopkins Los Angeles Avengers
2001 Dameon Porter Chicago Rush
2000 Hunkie Cooper Arizona Rattlers
1999 Hunkie Cooper Arizona Rattlers
1998 Chad Dukes Albany Firebirds
1997 Barry Wagner Orlando Predators
1996 Barry Wagner Orlando Predators
1995 Barry Wagner Orlando Predators
1994 Barry Wagner Orlando Predators
1993 Barry Wagner Orlando Predators
1992 Barry Wagner Orlando Predators*
1991 Milton Barney New Orleans Night*
1990 Thomas Monroe Pittsburgh Gladiators
1989 Carl Aikens Chicago Bruisers
1988 Dwayne Dixon Detroit Drive
1987 Billy Stone Chicago Bruisers*
*AFL Rookie
Remaining 2007 AFL Award Announcements:
Tuesday, July 17 - Al Lucas Hero Award
About U.S. Army
The U.S. Army Accessions Command, USAAC, headquartered at Fort Monroe, Va., is charged with overseeing recruiting and training of both enlisted soldiers and officers for the Army. USAAC is composed of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command at Fort Knox, Ky., the U.S. Army Cadet Command at Fort Monroe, Va. and the U.S. Army Training Center at Fort Jackson, S.C.
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