Pair of Prowlers get unique awards
July 15, 2003 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Greensboro Prowlers News Release
Greensboro,NC-- Never before in the history of the Greensboro Prowlers have two players received af2 honors following their performances. However, after a 69-68 overtime victory over the Cape Fear Wildcats, it was obvious that it would take a remarkable performance to snatch Offensive Player of the Week from Prowlers QB Caleb Slover, and an even more outstanding game to dethrone WR/DB Bobby Sippio as Ironman of the Week. According to the arenafootball2 league office, neither was attainable, and Slover and Sippio were named as the recipients as the respective awards.
For the first time in the history of the arenafootball2 league, a player has captured the Ironman of the Week honors four times during a season. What makes this distinction unique is that WR/DB Bobby Sippio will also be the recipient of the Ironman Award for the third consecutive week, following his performance against the Cape Fear Wildcats. On the offensive side, Sippio made six receptions for a team-high 110 yards, while making three first half touchdowns. However, it was Sippio's defensive play that proved key in the Prowlers victory, making his team-leading fifth interception of the season at the 8:21 mark of the fourth quarter that would help give the Prowlers a 55-54 lead. Sippio was also key on special teams, amassing 80 yards on five kickoff returns.
As for Slover, the Prowlers prolific passer completed 21 of 30 passes, for 321 yards and nine touchdowns, along with one rushing. His nine passing touchdowns set the mark for the af2 in a single game this season, and ties 12 players all-time. Instrumental in one of the biggest plays in the game, Slover also made 16-yard run for a touchdown that gave him 10 total TDs in the game, following the Sippio interception, to give Greensboro a 55-54 lead with just over six minutes remaining. "It was the most gutsy run that I have ever seen by a quarterback, and a definite momentum swing for the team", Head Coach Steven Jerry said of the play. "They are playing well together right now, and after a period of time adjusting to the habits of the other, I am glad that they are enjoying success, and I look forward to more production from each."
The Prowlers now travel to Richmond and Norfolk in respective weeks to face divisional opposition. On Friday, the Prowlers face the Speed at 8:00 at the Richmond Coliseum.
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