"KT" Earns ADT Defensive Player of the Week Honors
Published on April 6, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Rio Grande Valley Dorados News Release
"KT" SACKS UP af2's ADT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONOR
KARLETON THOMAS BENEFITS FROM BIG DEFENSIVE NIGHT
HIDALGO, TX: April 6, 2004 â There were a lot of bells and whistles surrounding the Rio Grande Valley Dorados opening night to their inaugural season at the Dodge Arena Saturday night. There was also a lot of defense surrounding the Laredo Law quarterbacks, as the Dorados defeated the Laredo Law 37-6. The six points allowed by the Dorados was the third best defensive display for points allowed in arenafootball2 history. It was led by lineman Karleton Thomas, who was named the ADT Defensive Player of the Week today by the af2 offices.
Thomas, a 6'5" 278-pound native of Kankakee, Illinois, co-led the team in tackles with 5 (4 unassisted and 2 assisted) and they were all behind the line of scrimmage. The second year af2 pro tallied a team high 3 sacks and he now has 4 in his af2 career. The Dorados grabbed 10 sacks as a team (7 against Laredo's Josh Rogers and 3 against Rocky Perez) to stack up as the second best in af2 history (11 - Richmond @ Rochester 5/18/01). Nick Davis and Tim Cook were also was solid on defense for the Dorados. Davis, a defensive specialist, collected two interceptions and also racked up 5 tackles (4 unassisted and 2 assisted). Cook was on the line and finished second on the squad in sacks with 2.5.
The Dorados are currently gearing up for their first road game of the season, as they travel to Oklahoma to battle the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz. Saturday night's game will be carried live at 7:15 on ESPN Radio 1240 AM (KSOX). Fans can also catch the broadcast online at www.doradosfootball.com , as Chris Due will have the call.
Individual and season tickets are currently on sale and may be purchased by stopping by the Dodge Arena offices (2600 N. 10th St. in Hidalgo, Tx) or contacting them by phone at 956-843-7825. Additional ticket information and corporate opportunities are available by contacting the Dorados offices at 956-843-7825 or visit the Dorados online at www.doradosfootball.com.
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