Hewitt Returns to Steamwheelers
March 15, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa â The Quad City Steamwheelers announced today that they have been re-assigned wide receiver /defensive back Jeff Hewitt by the arenafootball2 (af2) league office.
Hewitt, 5'10" 1950 lbs., returns to the Steamwheelers for a third season after testing the waters of the AFL the last couple of months. He was assigned to the Dallas Desperados for the 2004 season and was cut just before the season got started. Steamwheelers coach Rich Ingold wasted no time in bringing Hewitt back to the Quad Cities.
"Since I have been here in the Quad Cities, Jeff Hewitt is as good or better than any player we have had," said Ingold. "We are excited to get him in here."
Last season for the Steamwheelers, Hewitt was second on the team in receptions with 88 and receiving yards with 1268. He finished the regular season ranked 5th in the af2 in scoring with 210 points scoring 35 touchdowns on the season.
Hewitt emerged onto the af2 scene last year in the second game of the season against the Tennessee Valley Vipers. Following a switch to offensive specialist, he responded by catching ten passes for 209 yards and six touchdowns.
Hewitt was not only a key contributor on offense, but when he was needed he showcased his talents on defense as well. In Week 10 against the Cincinnati Swarm, Hewitt intercepted three passes and recorded five tackles. He was awarded defensive MVP and Ironman honors for his performance in Week 10.
Hewitt was a member of the Steamwheelers in 2002, one of only five players to appear in every game that season. In his af2 rookie season, Hewitt finished the year with 45 receptions for 575 yards and 15 touchdowns.
This now brings the Steamwheelers training camp roster to 32 players with three spots remaining open for camp, which opens on March 18. Players report on March 17.
About Arena Football League
Often recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues, the Arena Football League, the second-longest running football league in U.S. history, is in its 18th season. On the strength of its Mission Statement and Fans' Bill of Rights, the AFL is America's fastest growing sport. The Austin Wranglers join the Philadelphia Soul and New Orleans VooDoo as the three expansion teams added for the 2004 season. At least two more teams will be added in each of the next two seasons. A network-TV sport, the AFL is currently celebrating its second season on NBC in 2004.
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.
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.
The Steamwheelers are gearing up for their Fifth Anniversary season as one of the charter members of the league. Season tickets are currently on sale starting as low as $54. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets 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.
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