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NIFL Announces Players of the Week

May 26, 2004 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL) News Release


LAFAYETTE, LA--The National Indoor Football League is pleased to announce the top players from Week 11 action, as follows:

Atlantic Conference

Scott Pingel, Wide Receiver - Show Me Believers

Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Week

Show Me wide receiver Scott Pingel continues to haul in pass after pass. The Show Me receiver caught 10 passes for 214 yards and one touchdown as the Believers went on to win 44-25 over the Oklahoma Crude. This is the second time Pingle has received Player of the Week honors this season.

Eric Bingham, Safety - Tupelo FireAnts

Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Week

Tupelo safety Eric Bingham helped lead the FireAnts defensive efforts in a win over the Lake Charles Landsharks on Saturday. Bingham was responsible for two passes defended and seven total tackles, including one tackle for a loss. He also hauled in two interceptions for 69 yards and returned one of those picks for a touchdown as the ‘Ants went on to defeat Lake Charles 65-38.

James "Rocco" DeMaise, Kick Returner - Atlantic City CardSharks

Atlantic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week

For the second consecutive week, and third time this season, Atlantic City's kick returner James DeMaise has been named Special Teams Player of the Week. DeMaise returned nine kickoffs for 194 yards and also returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the CardSharks one point loss against Lexington on Saturday.

Pacific Conference

Terrance Bryant, Quarterback - Black Hills Red Dogs

Pacific Conference Offensive Player of the Week

Black Hills Red Dogs QB Terrance Bryant nabs his second Player of the Week award for his efforts against the Utah Warriors this past weekend. Bryant completed 29-of-44 passes for 222 yards and five touchdowns in a close 49-47 win over the Warriors on Saturday. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Bryant also ran the ball six times for 16 yards.

Cos Abercrombie, Linebacker - Wyoming Cavalry

Pacific Conference Defensive Player of the Week

Wyoming linebacker Cos Abercrombie was key on defense for the Cavalry as they went on to defeat the Lincoln Capitols 29-22. Abercrombie was responsible for 17 total tackles, two forced fumbles and one key fumble recovery in the 4th quarter returned for a touchdown, helping the Cavalry win the game.

Dustin Bakowski, Kicker - Sioux City Bandits

Pacific Conference Player of the Week

Sioux City kicker Dustin Bakowski was responsible for 11 total points in the 43-30 win over the Omaha Beef on Saturday. Bakowski completed 3-of-4 field goals from 24, 25, and 35 yards out. He was also 2-of-4 on point after attempts as Sioux City went on to claim their fifth win of the season.

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