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Morgan, Groefsema And Ferguson Earn Week Seven Honors

May 15, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2) News Release


CHICAGO - Stockton wide receiver/defensive back KENYATTE MORGAN, Central Valley quarterback CLAY GROEFSEMA and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton wide receiver/defensive back WILLIAM FERGUSON have been named the U.S. Army Ironman, Schutt Offensive Player and ADT Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, for Week 7 of the 2007 season. In addition to these three awards, the af2 is also highlighting the player who makes the best catch of the week. The Cutters Catch of the Week Award for Week 7 goes to Albany wide receiver ANTWUN WILLIAMS.

U.S. ARMY IRONMAN OF THE WEEK

Morgan (5-8, 175, Montana State), in his fourth af2 season, had an impressive all-around effort for Stockton in the team's dramatic 55-54 road win at Everett in Week 7. The former Montana State star was an impact player on offense and special teams. He had nine catches for 122 yards and one touchdown offensively and also amassed a team-record 237 kick return yards on nine returns (26.3 ypr), the sixth-highest single game total in league history. His team-record 359 all-purpose yards also tied for the ninth best single-game mark in af2 annals. Morgan chipped in defensively with one tackle. This is Morgan's third league award of his af2 career. He was honored as the Ironman of the Week with Stockton in 2006 (WK18) and as the Offensive Player of the Week with Central Valley in 2004 (WK17). Morgan leads the af2 in all-purpose yards (1,313) and kick return yards (733) and also ranks among the af2's best in receptions with 52 (T6th). He is also the league's all-time leader in kick return yards with 4,487.

SCHUTT OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Groefsema (6-2, 205, University of Redlands) had a career night for Central Valley on Saturday in a 79-70 home win against Boise. The rookie signal caller from the University of Redlands was on fire in the victory over the Burn, setting three team records on the night. Groefsema accounted for 12 touchdowns, compiled 405 yards of total offense and rushed for four touchdowns, all new Central Valley single-game highs. He completed 28-of-40 passes for 373 yards and eight touchdowns with just one interception through the air while also rushing for 32 yards and four scores. This is the first af2 weekly honor of Groefsema's career. He currently leads the league in total offensive TDs (44 - 36 passing, 8 rushing) and total offensive yards per game (274.7) and also ranks among the af2's elite in rushing touchdowns (3rd - 8), touchdown passes (T3rd - 36) and passing yards (6th - 1,578).

ADT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Ferguson (5-10, 190, Pittsburgh), in his third af2 season, was a major force on defense in Week 7 for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the Pioneers' 56-26 road win at Mahoning Valley. The former Pittsburgh Panther harassed the Thunder with 8.0 total tackles (7 UA, 2 A), three interceptions (39 INT return yards) and one pass breakup. This is the first weekly af2 award of Ferguson's career. He is also the second Defensive Player of the Week Award winner for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2007 (DB Chris Royal - WK5). He currently leads the Pioneers in interceptions (5) and also ranks third on the squad in tackles with 35.5. W-B/Scranton is 6-0 and currently the top-ranked team in af2.

CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK

Williams (6-2, 185, Virginia State), who is in his second season in the af2, is the Week 7 recipient of the Cutters Catch of the Week Award, a weekly honor that emerged last year to highlight the player who makes the best catch of the week. Williams' catch was a sliding, 11-yard touchdown in the third quarter that he clutched on a rebound against the side boards in the end zone. Despite Williams' effort, the Conquest lost in a close contest on the road at Manchester, 53-48. The former playmaker from Virginia State finished the night with nine catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns. Williams also recovered a fumbled kickoff by the Wolves in the end zone for an Albany touchdown. He currently leads the Conquest in scoring (96 points) and receiving touchdowns (14).

U.S. Army Ironman of the Week candidates included:

Texas' Nick Gatto, Boise's Emmett White, Amarillo's Aaron Williams, Oklahoma City's Al Hunt, Tulsa's Zac Jones, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Larry Kendrick, Green Bay's Kellen Allen, Manchester's David Bailey, Louisville's Tony Stallings, Rio Grande Valley's Andre Goines, Tennessee Valley's Travis Blanchard, Bakersfield's Nathan Munson, South Georgia's Derrick Lloyd, Arkansas' Robert Kilow and Alabama's Ronald Dillon.

Schutt Offensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Laredo's Daniel Forrest, Amarillo's Steve Panella, Tulsa's Andre Forde, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Ryan Vena, Tri-Cities' J.R. Thomas, Fort Wayne's Cody Hodges, Tennessee Valley's Chris Gunn, Rio Grande Valley's Josh Kellett, Manchester's Jarrail Jackson, Bakersfield's Dennis Gile, South Georgia's Chavis McCollister, Arkansas' Brian Villaneuva, Alabama's Jon Olinger and Everett's Jason Campbell.

ADT Defensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Laredo's Eddie Giddings, Texas' Anthony George, Manchester's Allistair Sebastien, Central Valley's Aaron Miller, Rio Grande Valley's Chris Canty, Amarillo's Craig Fulton, Oklahoma City's Larry Hayden, Tulsa's Jermaine Hope, Green Bay's Ronnie Amadi, Fort Wayne's Derek Brown, Cincinnati's Demetrius McCray, Bakersfield's Ben McCombs, South Georgia's Daryon Brutley, Arkansas' Jason Simpson, Alabama's Willie Smith and Stockton's York Frierson.



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