Former Peoria Pirate Lincoln Dupree selected as AFL Ironman of the Week

Published on March 16, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Peoria Rough Riders News Release


Former Peoria Pirates standout Lincoln Dupree earned U.S. Army Ironman of the Week honors for Week 6 of the Arena Football League season, the AFL announced today. Dupree is the first former af2 player to win an AFL weekly award this season.

Dupree (5-11, 190, Eastern Michigan), who is in his rookie AFL season, helped lead the New York Dragons (3-2) to a 40-35 victory over the defending champion Tampa Bay Storm (2-4) on Sunday. The 2002 af2 Rookie of the Year tallied two receptions for 28 yards and two touchdowns on offense, 1.5 total tackles and a fumble recovery on defense, and a 55-yard kickoff return and a 38-yard missed-field-goal return for two additional touchdowns. This marks the first time that the former Eagle has earned an AFL weekly honor.

Dupree was a key component to the Pirates' success in 2002, leading the team to an ArenaCup championship. The backbone of the Pirates secondary, Dupree led the team in total tackles (80.5), interceptions (13), pass break-ups (17) and passes defended (30). He tied an af2 record for most interceptions in a game (4) against the Quad City Steemwheelers on June 1, and finished second during the season with 13 interceptions, which tied for third all-time in the af2. In addition to his attributes defensively, Dupree finished tied for tops in the league in kick return touchdowns (8) and tenth in kick return average (24.6). He also ranked seventh in field goal returns (18.3) adding another touchdown. His eight kick return touchdowns in a season tied an af2 record.

Slated to play for the Chicago Rush in 2003, Dupree suffered a knee injury prior to training camp and missed the entire 2003 season. The Rush waived Dupree following the 2003 season and he signed as a free agent with New York in December.

The Pirates open their 2004 Training Camp on March 17, 2004. Practices are open to the public. Please check the Peoria Pirates website at www.peoriapirates.net for schedule and any changes.

The Pirates are entering their 6th year of existence. In that time they've won the 2000 IFL Gold Cup and the 2002 Arena Cup. af2 Pirates 2004 season seats are on sale now. Fans interested in purchasing Pirates season seats can do so by calling the Pirates office at 637-7777. There are still plenty of great seats remaining for either a full 8 game package or the popular Pick 5 Plan, which allows fans to customize their own five game mini season ticket schedule. Single game tickets are available at the Civic Center Box office or on line at the pirates web site www.peoriapirtes.net.

Often recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues, the Arena Football League kicked off its 17th season and the first on NBC on Sunday, February 2, 2003. NBC will provide the AFL with unprecedented exposure by televising up to 70 games. Entering its fifth season af2 continues its mission as the league of opportunity. This year 74 former af2 players have moved up to AFL rosters. af2 bring professional football in a high quality sports experience to hometowns across America.

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