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Gatewood Named "Ironman" for the Month of March

April 5, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


PHOENIX - Rattler wide receiver/defensive back Randy Gatewood has been named "Ironman" for the month of March, the Arena Football League announced today.

Gatewood (6-0, 185 pounds), now in his 11th AFL season, posted 20 receptions for 270 yards (13.5 avg.) and eight touchdowns in four games in March. On defense, he added 22 tackles and three interceptions returned for 50 yards. He earned AFL "Ironman of the Week" honors three out of the four weeks and helped lead Arizona to an undefeated month.

The 2003 "Ironman of the Year" has 41 catches for 566 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. Defensively, he leads the team in tackles (41) and interceptions (3).

"It is a great honor to be recognized by the league," said Gatewood. "I am glad I have been able to contribute, but the most important thing right now is for the team to make a push towards the playoffs."

The Arizona Rattlers head to the Delta Center to take on the Utah Blaze on Sunday, April 7. The game, which is set to kick off at 6:00 p.m. PST, can be heard live only on www.azrattlers.com.



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