Force have four named to 2005 All-Arena teams
May 25, 2005 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Georgia Force News Release
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA, May 25, 2005 â The Georgia Force, who have secured the No. 1 seed in the National Conference playoffs, led all Arena Football League teams with four selections for the 2005 All-Arena First and Second Teams.
Offensive/defensive lineman Jermaine Smith earned First Team All-Arena honors, while quarterback Matt Nagy, defensive specialist Kevin Gaines and offensive/defensive lineman Gillis Wilson garnered Second Team All-Arena selections.
SMITH (6-3, 290, Georgia) earns his second career First Team All-Arena honor and the fourth postseason selection of his four-year career. This season, he posted 22 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two pass break-ups. Smith contributed on offense as well with four receptions for 43 yards.
GAINES (6-1, 205, Louisville) finished the season with 73 tackles (18th in the AFL), six interceptions (T-3rd in the AFL), three pass break-ups and one forced fumble despite missing the Force's last six games. This marks the second straight year Gaines has been named to the League's Second Team All-Arena.
NAGY (6-2, 220, Delaware) led the Force to their first-ever Southern Division title stepping in after starting quarterback Jim Kubiak suffered a season ending knee injury in Week 5. Nagy finished the year with the AFL's third highest passer rating at 119.0 and threw for 3,003 yards on 260-of-388 passing for 66 touchdowns with 10 interceptions. In his 11 games as a starter, he threw at least four touchdowns in 10 of those contests.
WILSON (6-2, 285, Southern-LA) had a break-out season recording a career-high and team leading 5.5 sacks (6th in the AFL) and made 30.5 tackles and two pass break-ups. On offense, he added four receptions for 75 yards and two rushes for one yard. This is the first career League postseason honor for Wilson.
Following is the complete list of the 2005 All-Arena First and Second Teams:
ALL-ARENA FIRST TEAM
Quarterback Mark Grieb, San Jose
Fullback/Linebacker Frank Carter, Las Vegas
Offensive/Defensive lineman Silas Demary, Los Angeles
Offensive/Defensive lineman B.J. Cohen, New Orleans
Offensive/Defensive lineman Jermaine Smith, Georgia
Wide receiver/Linebacker Cory Fleming, Orlando
Wide receiver/Defensive back Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles
Offensive specialist Damian Harrell, Colorado
Defensive specialist Billy Parker, New York*
Defensive specialist Kenny McEntyre, Orlando
Kicker Remy Hamilton, Los Angeles
* Indicates Rookie
ALL-ARENA SECOND TEAM
Quarterback Matt Nagy, Georgia
Fullback/Linebacker Rich Young, Colorado
Offensive/Defensive lineman Gillis Wilson, Georgia
Offensive/Defensive lineman E.J. Burt, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive lineman John Moyer, Chicago
Wide receiver/Linebacker Lawrence Samuels, Tampa Bay
Wide receiver/Defensive back Will Pettis, Dallas
Offensive specialist Siaha Burley, Arizona
Defensive specialist Kahlil Carter, Nashville
Defensive specialist Kevin Gaines, Georgia
Kicker Clay Rush, Colorado
The 2005 Southern Division champion Georgia Force (11-5) open the "Drive to ArenaBowl XIX Las Vegas" playoffs by hosting a Divisional Round game against the fourth seeded Tampa Bay Storm (10-6) on Sunday, May 29th at 3:30 p.m. in Philips Arena. Force 2005 playoff tickets are on sale and may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (404) 249-6400 or for more information, visit www.georgiaforce.com.
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