Grady Earns Fourth Weekly AFL Honor
June 21, 2011 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Utah Blaze News Release
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze are pleased to announce that QB Tommy Grady (6-7, 245, Utah) has been named the Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week by the Arena Football League for the fourth time this 2011 season.
Grady notched 10 touchdowns for the second time this season, guiding the Blaze to a 81-40 victory over the Pittsburgh Power. Only two other quarterbacks have thrown for 10 touchdowns in a game this season (Dan Raudabaugh and Brad Banks). Grady leads the AFL in passing average per game (302.9) and total offensive touchdowns (100; 5 rushing, 95 passing). Grady's 95 passing touchdowns is on track to break the League's record of 117 touchdowns (Chris Greisen, 2007). Grady finished the night completing 31-of-39 passes for 313 yards and no interceptions.
The Arena Football League is also awarding the National Guard MVP of the Week, where fans are given the opportunity to select the winner on Facebook and ArenaFootball.com. Candidates include Arizona DB Virgil Gray, Kansas City QB Stephen Wasil and Utah QB Tommy Grady. The winner will be announced on Thursday, June 23, 2011.
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