Marcus Nash earns First-Team All-Arena honors
Published on June 2, 2004 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Las Vegas Gladiators News Release
Las Vegas, June 2, 2004 â The Arena Football League announced today that Las Vegas Gladiators receiver Marcus Nash, who shattered the AFL record for receptions in a single season, was named First-Team All-Arena Offensive Specialist.
Nash (6-4, 225, Tennessee), in his first season in Las Vegas, caught 154 passes for 1,771 yards and tied the AFL record for touchdown receptions when he hauled in his 46th touchdown in the final contest of the season. The former NFL first-round draft choice also led the AFL in numerous offensive categories including scoring (300 points), first downs (112), third down receiving (33 receptions for 419 yards - 11 TDs) and double-digit receiving games (7). Nash finished the season with eight 100-yard receiving games and he also rushed for three touchdowns and converted on three two-point conversions.
ALL-ARENA FIRST TEAM
POSITION PLAYER, TEAM
Quarterback Tony Graziani, Los Angeles
Fullback/Linebacker Dan Curran, New Orleans
Offensive/Defensive lineman Tom Briggs, Austin
Offensive/Defensive lineman Bryan Henderson, Arizona
Offensive/Defensive lineman John Moyer, Chicago
Wide receiver/Linebacker Cory Fleming, Orlando
Wide receiver/Defensive back Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles
Offensive specialist Marcus Nash, Las Vegas
Defensive specialist Kenny McEntyre, Orlando
Defensive specialist Omarr Smith, San Jose
Kicker Jay Taylor, Orlando*
* Indicates Rookie
ALL-ARENA SECOND TEAM
POSITION PLAYER, TEAM
Quarterback Mark Grieb, San Jose
Fullback/Linebacker Rupert Grant, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive lineman Tim Martin, New Orleans
Offensive/Defensive lineman Jermaine Smith, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive lineman Nyle Wiren, Tampa Bay
Wide receiver/Linebacker Lawrence Samuels, Tampa Bay
Wide receiver/Defensive back Will Pettis, Dallas
Offensive specialist Damian Harrell, Colorado
Defensive specialist Rashad Floyed, Colorado
Defensive specialist Kevin Gaines, Georgia
Kicker Remy Hamilton, Los Angeles
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