OurSports Central announces AFL Players of the Week
by Fran Stuchbury
Published on May 20, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Georgia Force wide receiver Tiger Jones, Chicago Rush defensive back Dennison Robinson and Orlando Predators kicker Todd France were named the OurSports Central Arena Football League Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for week twelve of the AFL season.
Jones had 15 receptions for 224 yards and six touchdowns in the Force's 72-67 victory over the New York Dragons.
Robinson contributed three interceptions, one returned 26-yards for a touchdown, in the Rush 72-28 victory over the Los Angeles Avengers.
France finished 8-8 on extra points, and added a 54.6 yard average on eight kickoffs in the Predators' 58-51 victory over the Kansas City Brigade.
Other players considered for Offensive honors were Philadelphia QB Matt D'Orazio, Cleveland QB Raymond Philyaw, Cleveland WR Otis Amey, New York QB Aaron Garcia and Georgia QB Chris Greisen.
Others considered for Defensive award were Philadelphia DL Anthony Dunn, Tampa Bay DB Jeroid Johnson, San Jose DL Garrett McIntyre, San Jose DB Omarr Smith and Kansas City DL Arrion Dixon.
Other players considered for Special Team honors included San Jose's A.J. Haglund (9-10 on extra points), San Jose's Rodney Wright (five returns for 105 yards), Tampa Bay's Seth Marler (7-8 on extra points), Philadelphia's Connor Hughes (7-7 on extra points and four touchbacks), and Chicago's Jonathan Ordway (five returns for 100 yards).
Previous winners:
Week One - Philadelphia's Tony Graziani (offensive), Los Angeles' Damen Wheeler (defensive) Philadelphia's Mike Brown (special teams)
Week Two - New Orleans Danny Wimprine (offensive) Philadelphia's Mike Brown (defensive) Tampa Bay's Sedrick Robinson (special teams)
Week Three - Georgia's Troy Bergeron (offensive), New Orleans Michale Spicer (defensive), San Jose's A.J. Haglund (special teams)
Week Four - Grand Rapids James MacPherson (offensive), New Orleans Calvin Spears (defensive), Wendall Williams (special teams)
Week Five - Philadelphia's Matt D'Orazio (offensive), Chicago's John Moyer (defensive), Grand Rapids Chris Martin (special teams)
Week Six - Colorado's John Dutton (offensive), Georgia's Cam Newton (defensive), Cleveland's Jason Ball (special teams)
Week Seven - Dallas Will Pettis (offensive), Dallas Colston Weatherington (defensive), Philadelphia's Mike Brown (special teams)
Week Eight -Cleveland's Raymond Philyaw (offensive), New Orleans Norman LeJeune (defensive), Kansas City's Will Holder (special teams)
Week Nine -Philadelphia's Matt D'Orazio (offensive), Philadelphia's Eddie Moten (defensive), San Jose's Rodney Wright (special teams)
Week Ten - Cleveland's Marlion Jackson (offensive), Orlando's Kenny McEntyre (defensive), Orlando âs John Vaughn (special teams)
Week Eleven - San Jose's Mark Grieb (offensive), Tampa Bay's Traco Rachal (defensive), Georgia's Carlos Martinez (special teams)
The OurSports Central Arena Football League Players of the Week are chosen by the staff of OurSports Central and AFL writers Fran Stuchbury and John Hahn.
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