Philadelphia Soul DS Eddie Moten and OL/DL Ernest Allen receive All-Arena honors
May 17, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA - The Arena Football League announced today that Philadelphia Soul DS Eddie Moten was named to the All-Arena First Team while OL/DL Ernest Allen received All-Arena Second Team honors.
Moten (5'10", 185, Texas A&M Kingsville) finished the regular season tying a League record with 13 interceptions (Clevan Thomas, 2001) and tallied 104 total tackles, 18 pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Three of his interceptions were returned for touchdowns and he is now one of only six players in League history to record more than 100 tackles in a season. He also led the League in passes defended with 31 (13 interceptions, 18 breakups). Moten was recognized as the ADT Defensive Player of the Game six times and received League honors as Defensive Player of the Week once. Moten is also a candidate for ADT Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Allen (6'4", 300, Cincinnati) earned his fifth All-Arena Second Team honor after tallying 17 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for losses, two sacks and two pass breakups from the nose guard position. He was recognized for his play as ADT Defensive Player of the Game twice this season.
2006 ALL-ARENA FIRST TEAM
POSITION, PLAYER, TEAM
Quarterback, Clint Dolezel, Dallas
Fullback/Linebacker, Duke Pettijohn, Dallas
Offensive/Defensive Lineman, Colston Weatherington, Dallas
Offensive/Defensive Lineman, Henry Taylor, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive Lineman, Jermaine Smith, Georgia
Wide Receiver/Linebacker, Derek Lee, Georgia
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, Randy Gatewood, Arizona
Offensive Specialist, Damian Harrell, Colorado
Defensive Specialist, Jerald Brown, Columbus
Defensive Specialist, Eddie Moten, Philadelphia
Kicker, Remy Hamilton, Los Angeles
2006 ALL-ARENA SECOND TEAM
POSITION, PLAYER, TEAM
Quarterback, Joe Hamilton, Orlando
Fullback/Linebacker, Marlion Jackson, Las Vegas
Offensive/Defensive Lineman, Khreem Smith*, Chicago
Offensive/Defensive Lineman, Ernest Allen, Philadelphia
Offensive/Defensive Lineman, Joe Minucci, Nashville
Wide Receiver/Linebacker, Lawrence Samuels, Tampa Bay
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles
Offensive Specialist, Siaha Burley, Utah
Defensive Specialist, Rashad Floyd, Colorado
Defensive Specialist, Clevan Thomas, San Jose
Kicker, Clay Rush, Colorado
*Rookie
Remaining 2006 AFL Award Announcements:
Thursday, May 18 - All-Ironman Team
Monday, May 22 - Kicker of the Year
Tuesday, May 23 - Lineman of the Year
Wednesday, May 24 - Rookie of the Year
Thursday, May 25 - Coach of the Year
Tuesday, May 30 - ADT Defensive Player of the Year
Wednesday, May 31 - Offensive Player of the Year
Thursday, June 1 - U.S. Army Ironman of the Year
Wednesday, June 7 - Al Lucas Hero Award Winner
The Soul will face the Austin Wranglers this Sunday, May 21 in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on NBC. The game can also be heard on the New SportsTalk 950 AM and via the web at www.philadelphiasoul.com.
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