Hippeard Nominated for AFL Award

Published on June 10, 2014 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


TAMPA BAY - Storm quarterback Randy Hippeard was honored for his performance in a 56-49 win over the Philadelphia Soul this past Saturday night. The Arena Football League announced that Hippeard has been nominated for the AFL MVP of The Week.

AFL MVP of The Week: Hippeard (6-foot-3, 205 lbs., UVA-Wise) helped guide the Storm to a 56-49 victory over the Soul this past Saturday. Hippeard, who was under pressure for most of the game, was knocked out twice by the opposing defense, coming back each time to lead the team to a score. With under a minute left in regulation, he would connect with wide receiver T.T. Toliver on a 28-yard pass that would prove to be the game-winning touchdown. Hippeard would go on to finish the night completing 14-of-26 passes for 217 yards and seven touchdowns. The win extended the team's current win streak to three games and put it right back in the playoff hunt.

Fans will have the opportunity to vote on the AFL MVP of the Week at www.arenafootball.com starting on Wednesday, June 11 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Voting ends on Thursday, June 12, with the winner being announced later in the afternoon.

The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm enters its 27th season in the Arena Football League. The Storm will host "Local Heroes Night," Saturday, June 21 when it takes on the Orlando Predators, on AMALIE Motor Oil Field at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. For more specific details regarding single-game pricing and availability, please contact the Storm ticket office at 813.301.6600 or visit www.tampabaystorm.com. Season tickets can be purchased by visiting TampaBayStorm.com or by calling 813.301.6600. For group sales fans can contact 813.301.6900. Additionally fans and sponsors can follow the Storm on Facebook (Tampa Bay Storm) or Twitter (@tampabaystorm) for up to date news and exclusive content.

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