Extreme's Mayberry chosen for UIF honor

Published on May 9, 2007 under United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Bloomington Extreme News Release


BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Bloomington Extreme defensive back Terrill Mayberry has been selected by the United Indoor Football League as its Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Saturday's 49-23 East Conference victory at RiverCity, it was announced by the league office Wednesday.

Mayberry led the Extreme with seven solo tackles and one assist for 7.5 defensive points. He also intercepted a pass and broke up two other passes.

"Terrill was all over the field," said Extreme coach Ted Schmitz, whose team won a franchise record third straight game to even its overall record at 3-3. "I knew he had a good game and was a key factor, but I didn't know just how much until I watched the game tape."

Mayberry's first interception of the season came midway through the first quarter at the Extreme 8-yard line to stop a RiverCity drive and set up the Extreme's go-ahead touchdown with 2:06 remaining in the opening quarter.

Following the interception, the Extreme drove 40 yards in seven plays to take a 14-6 lead on a 1-yard run by quarterback Dusty Burk.

Mayberry's two pass break-ups gave him a league-leading 14 in six games for a 2.33 per game average. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound graduate of Bowling Green University ranks ninth in the UIF in tackles with 32.5 (20 solos, 25 assists) for a 5.4 per game average.

Mayberry wasn't the only Extreme player to earn recognition from the UIF. Wide receiver James Walton earned honorable mention honors on offense for his performance against the Rage. He caught seven passes for 103 yards and three touchdowns.

Rock River quarterback Ben Sankey was chosen as the league's Offensive Player of the Week as he completed 16 of 24 passes for 186 yards and five touchdowns in a victory over Ohio Valley.

Marcus Smith of Sioux City was named the Special Teams Player of the Week for compiling 53 yards in missed field returns and 75 yards on kickoffs. He also had three solo tackles and two assists in a win over Omaha,

The Extreme will be looking to extend its winning streak May 19 at 7:05 p.m. when it hosts Ohio Valley at U.S. Cellular Coliseum.

Tickets for all Extreme games are on sale at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum box office. Tickets also may be purchased by calling 309-434-2679; 866-891-9992 or going to the team web site at www.bloomingtonextreme.com or www.uscellularcoliseum.com.

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