McGill Receives All-Arena Honor
June 25, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release
TAMPA - The Arena Football League named Tampa Bay Storm defensive lineman Tim McGill to the All-Arena Second Team.
McGill, 6-foot-3, 310-pounds, Illinois, finished his second season with the team. He was a disruptive force on the defensive line this season. McGill finished the season with 15.5 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, and three forced fumbles.
"Tim is definitely deserving of this award," said Head Coach and General Manager Tim Marcum. "He was a beast on the defensive line this season and will help anchor our line next season."
Prior to the 2008 season McGill signed a contract extension that will keep him the Storm through the 2010.
Following is the complete list of the 2008 All-Arena First and Second Teams:
2008 ALL-ARENA FIRST TEAM
POSITION PLAYER TEAM
Quarterback Matt D'Orazio Philadelphia
Fullback Marlion Jackson Cleveland
Center Will Rabatin Columbus
Offensive Lineman Phil Bogle Philadelphia
Offensive Lineman Martin Bibla Philadelphia
Wide Receiver Chris Jackson Philadelphia
Wide Receiver Huey Whittaker Utah
Wide Receiver T.T. Toliver Orlando
Defensive Lineman Aaron McConnell Colorado
Defensive Lineman Colston Weatherington Dallas
Defensive Lineman Henry Taylor New York
Mack Linebacker Steve Watson San Jose
Jack Linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo Chicago
Defensive Back Dennison Robinson Chicago
Defensive Back Marquis Floyd San Jose
Defensive Back Billy Parker New York
Kicker A.J. Haglund San Jose
2008 ALL-ARENA SECOND TEAM
POSITION PLAYER TEAM
Quarterback Joe Germaine Utah
Fullback Brian Johnson San Jose
Center Kyle Moore-Brown Colorado
Offensive Lineman Howard Duncan Columbus
Offensive Lineman Shane Grice Georgia
Wide Receiver Otis Amey Cleveland
Wide Receiver Kenny Higgins Grand Rapids
Wide Receiver Damian Harrell Chicago
Defensive Lineman Bryan Save Philadelphia
Defensive Lineman Gabe Nyenhuis Philadelphia
Defensive Lineman Tim McGill Tampa Bay
Mack Linebacker Duke Pettijohn Dallas
Jack Linebacker Norman LeJeune New Orleans
Defensive Back Clevan Thomas San Jose
Defensive Back Eddie Moten Philadelphia
Defensive Back Kenny McEntyre Orlando
Kicker Remy Hamilton Dallas
The Tampa Bay Storm look forward to next season as many key players from 2008 will return. All-Arena defensive lineman Tim McGill, quarterback Brett Dietz, fullback Torrance Marshall, wide receivers Hank Edwards and Tyrone Timmons among others will be back to take the 2009 AFL season by storm. For 2009 Storm season ticket information please call 813.301.6600.
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