Hewitt Named Baby Ruth Real Deal Player of the Week
April 6, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa â The arenafootball2 league office announced today that Quad City Steamwheelers offensive specialist Jeff Hewitt was named the Baby Ruth Real Deal Player of the Week following his performance against the Manchester Wolves in Week 1.
In a game that saw the Steamwheelers win 71-32 over the Wolves, Hewitt proved to be an explosive threat on offense as well as special teams.
Hewitt finished the game catching four passes for 104 yards, three going for touchdowns. On special teams he returned six kickoffs for 192 yards, two were returned 58 yards for scores.
Hewitt added a missed field goal return of 41 yards.
Hewitt currently sits in first place for the af2 in scoring and scoring TD's with 30 points and five touchdowns. He ranks first in all-purpose yards per game with 337 yards and is leading the league in kick return average with 32 yards per return.
In 2003, Hewitt won league honors as the Offensive Player of the Week in Week 3, after the Steamwheelers knocked off the Wilkes/Barre-Scranton Pioneers by a score of 66-34. In Week 10, he earned ADT Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Hewitt was also named Offensive Player of the Game Ironman of the Game three times by the media. Hewitt was voted ADT Defensive Player of the Game once by the media.
He will look to continue his tear through the af2 this weekend when the Steamwheelers travel to Manchester to take on the Wolves for the second time in as many weeks. The game is in Manchester, N.H., and is slated to start at 7:30 EDT.
The Steamwheelers opened their Fifth Anniversary season with a bang, knocking off Manchester 71-32 at The MARK of the Quad Cities last Saturday night. They hit the road this weekend to take on Manchester again.
They will return home on April 17, for the af2's biggest rivalry, Tennessee Valley vs. Quad City. Good seats are still available and can be purchased through The MARK box office or through TicketMaster at 563-326-1111 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
Season tickets may still be purchased and don't forget about the "Pick 5" season ticket plan. Fans interested in purchasing either package may contact Steamwheelers Director of Ticket Sales Brian Forth at 563-324-4888 or toll free at 1-866-STEAMTIX. For all the up to the minute Steamwheelers news, visit www.steamwheelers.com.
The arenafootball2 league is in its Fifth Anniversary season and serves as the AFL's developmental league. The arenafootball2 (af2) league consists of 25 teams in medium-sized markets with the purpose of training players, coaches and officials for higher levels of football. Several former af2 coaches have joined AFL teams and more than 175 players have advanced to the AFL over the past three years.
About Arena Football League
The Arena Football League, formed in 1986 is the second-longest running football league in the U.S. History and is in its 18th season. It is one the fastest growing sports, and recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues. A network-TV sport, the AFL is currently celebrating its second season on NBC in 2004.
Several players have moved on to the NFL from the af2 including the âWheelers standout defensive rush end in 2003, Asa Francis, who last month signed with the Buffalo Bills to play in NFL Europe this spring.
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