Firecats OS Magic Benton on the Verge of More Career Records
June 20, 2006 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Florida Firecats News Release
Estero, FL- Florida Firecats OS MAGIC BENTON has had a very productive year in 2006. Thru 10 games he has snagged 77 receptions for 1,073 yards and 29 touchdowns leading the team to an 8-2 record and a league best 61 points a game on offense.
During the season he has become the af2's all-time leader in career receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
The former Miami Hurricane now sits on the verge of laying claim to 2 more records, touchdowns scored and points scored (non-kicking). Current Arkansas Twisters Receiver Kevin Williams holds both of the records but Magic is rapidly catching up in the two categories as he has been catching nearly 4 TD's per game.
MOST TOUCHDOWNS SCORED, CAREER
TDS PLAYER YEARS PLAYED
128 Kevin Williams 2001-present
127 Magic Benton 2001-present
126 Mitch Allner 2000-04
118 Cainon Lamb 2002-05
MOST POINTS SCORED, NON-KICKING, CAREER
PTS PLAYER YEARS PLAYED
784 Kevin Williams 2001-present
780 Mitch Allner 2000-04
772 Magic Benton 2001-present
756 Cainon Lamb 2002-05
Interestingly Magic Benton will have an opportunity to break both records in the Magic City as the Firecats travel to Birmingham, AL. to play the (6-5) Steeldogs, who are coming off their 43-42 road win over the Memphis Xplorers. Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm EST. Florida won the previous match up this season 62-44 in week 7 at home.
The Firecats return home next week to host the Green Bay Blizzard Saturday July 1st. Call 390-CATS (2287) to purchase your tickets.
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