Los Angeles' Silas Demary named AFL Lineman of the Year
Published on May 31, 2005 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK â Los Angeles Avengers OL/DL SILAS DEMARY (6-3, 285, Virginia State) was selected the 2005 Lineman of the Year as voted by the AFL head coaches, fans and Arena Football League Writers Association (AFLWA). The announcement was made live on ESPNews this afternoon.
The fifth-year veteran, who earned All-Arena First-Team honors last week, broke an 18-year AFL record with 13.5 sacks (Pittsburgh's CRAIG WALLS, 13.0 in 1987) while recording 26.0 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, two pass breakups, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The former Trojan added a 17-yard reception on offense.
Other candidates included: Chicago's JOHN MOYER, Dallas' COLSTON WEATHERINGTON, Georgia's JERMAINE SMITH and New Orleans' B.J. COHEN.
The Rookie of the Year will be announced tomorrow, Wednesday, June 1, while Coach of the Year honors will be announced Thursday, June 2. Following is the complete list of the Lineman of the Year award winners:
ALL-TIME LINEMAN OF THE YEAR WINNERS
SEASON PLAYER, TEAM
2005 SILAS DEMARY, LOS ANGELES AVENGERS
2004 John Moyer, Chicago Rush
2003 Tom Briggs, Dallas Desperados
2002 R-Kal Truluck, Detroit Fury
2001 James Baron, Nashville Kats
2000 Sam Hernandez, San Jose SaberCats
1999 Robert Stewart, New Jersey Red Dogs
1998 James Baron, Nashville Kats
1997 Carlos Fowler, Houston ThunderBears
1996 Kent Wells, Tampa Bay Storm
1991 *John Corker, Detroit Drive
* Arena Football Hall of Fame inductee
No award issued from 1992-95.
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