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April 28, 2009 - arenafootball2 (af2) News Release


CHICAGO - Boise defensive back TERRANCE SANDERS, South Georgia quarterback DARNELL KENNEDY and Manchester defensive back ROB GREEN have been named the JLS Ironman, Russell Athletic Offensive Player and Aaron's Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, for Week 5 of 2009, the af2's 10th anniversary season. In addition to these three awards, the af2 is also highlighting the player who makes the best catch and the best hit of the week. The Big Game Catch of the Week Award for Week 5 goes to Kentucky wide receiver LONNELL DEWALT and the NiFTy Hit of the Week is awarded to Oklahoma City defensive back FRED SHAW.

JLS IRONMAN OF THE WEEK

Sanders (5-10, 175, Eastern Illinois), in his second af2 season, had a impressive all-around effort for Boise (3-1) in the team's Week 5, road win at division rival Central Valley, 52-45. The Eastern Illinois alum was a factor on defense and on special teams against the Coyotes. On defense, Sanders had seven total tackles and one pass breakup. He also accumulated 164 kickoff return yards which included a 56-yard return for a touchdown in the third quarter. This is the first Ironman of the Week Award of Sanders' career. He currently leads the Burn in tackles (26.5) and pass breakups (5).

RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Kennedy (6-1, 190, Alabama State), in his first af2 season, continued his stellar play for South Georgia in the team's, 83-54, Week 5 home win against Peoria. The Alabama State alum was nearly perfect against the Pirates, completing 18-of-21 passes (85.7 percent) for 278 yards and eight touchdowns without an interception. He also added one rushing touchdown as the Wildcats earned their fifth win in six games. South Georgia currently sits atop the South Division standings at 5-1, two games ahead of second place Tennessee Valley. This is the first Offensive Player of the Week Award of Kennedy's career. He leads the af2 in rushing touchdowns (11), ranks fourth in passer rating (127.9) and is tied for fourth in TD passes (29).

AARON'S DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Green (6-1, 200, Massachusetts) was a major player on defense in Manchester's, 69-33, Week 5 home win against Tri-Cities. The veteran defensive back, in his fifth af2 campaign, recorded 3.5 total tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble, one pass breakup and a half a tackle for loss to help the Wolves win their third straight game. Both of Green's interceptions came in the first half as Manchester built a 42-6 halftime advantage. He returned his second pick for an 8-yard touchdown with seven seconds to play in the second quarter. This is the first af2 weekly award of Green's career. His four interceptions on the season lead the Wolves (3-1) and rank second in the league.

THE BIG GAME CATCH OF THE WEEK

Dewalt (6-6, 230, North Alabama), a third-year af2 player in his first season with Kentucky, is the Week 5 recipient of The Big Game Catch of the Week Award. Dewalt's catch was a 35-yard touchdown on the last play of the first half of the Horsemen's 56-38 home win Saturday against Milwaukee. With 3.5 seconds left to play in the second quarter, Kentucky QB Jared Lorenzen unleashed a high Hail Mary pass that banged off the bottom of the net frame and caromed back to the front half of the end zone. The 6-foot-6 Dewalt alertly snatched the pass out of the air for his third score of the game. He finished with 11 catches overall for 149 yards and a team-record six touchdowns. Dewalt currently leads the Horsemen (2-2) in receiving (31-355-11 TDs) and scoring (66 points).

NIFTY HIT OF THE WEEK

Shaw (6-2, 215, Central Oklahoma), in his fourth af2 season, is the fourth recipient of the NiFTy Hit of the Week Award, a new weekly honor that highlights the player who makes the best hit or tackle of the week. Shaw's hit came in the first quarter on Saturday night in Oklahoma City's 41-28 home win against Central Division rival Amarillo. On the Dusters first drive of the game, QB Collin Drafts threw a 7-yard pass to Alex Watson as he slipped up the left side of field. Watson was immediately met by the shoulder pads of Shaw, sweeping the receiver off his feet and onto the turf. The hit may not have jarred the ball loose, but it did set the tone for the rest of the game. Oklahoma City allowed only 161 yards of total offense by Amarillo. Shaw finished with three solo tackles, one forced fumble and one pass breakup. He also recorded his third interception of the year at the end of the third quarter to set up a Yard Dawgz score. Shaw currently leads Oklahoma City (4-0) with three interceptions and two fumble recoveries while ranking second in tackles with 25.

JLS Ironman of the Week candidates included:

Manchester's T.C. Myers, Green Bay's Shadrick Okoebor, South Georgia's Kelvin Dickens, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Irving Campbell, Kentucky's Shawn Dedden, Rio Grande Valley's Craig Turner, Oklahoma City's Bryce Reed, Mahoning Valley's Frashon McGee, Iowa's Charles Johnson, Tennessee Valley's Chris Bocage and Stockton's Ruschard Dodd-Masters.

Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Manchester's James Pinkney, Arkansas' Roderick Harper, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Ryan Vena, Kentucky's Lonnell Dewalt, Rio Grande Valley's Nick Hill, Oklahoma City's Robert Kent, Tulsa's Justin Allgood, Quad City's J.J. Raterink, Tennessee Valley's Kevin Eakin, Spokane's Raul Vijil and Boise's Casey Allen.

Aaron's Defensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Arkansas' Brandon Freeman, South Georgia's Mike Lane, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Micheaux Robinson, Kentucky's Dominic Ross, Rio Grande Valley's Travis McAlpine, Oklahoma City's Mondre Dickerson, Tulsa's Pierre Thomas, Iowa's Micah King, Tennessee Valley's Desmond Foster, Spokane's Kevin McCullough and Boise's Tremaine Tyler.

The Big Game Catch of the Week candidates included:

Tri-Cities' Tremayne Kirkland, Arkansas' Roderick Harper, South Georgia's Alvance Robinson, Albany's Harry Deberry, Rio Grande Valley's Anthony Chambers, Amarillo's Craig Fulton, Jr., Tulsa's Jeff Hughley, Iowa's Dusty Kain, Tennessee Valley's Larry Shipp, Stockton's Justin Taplin and Boise's Jomo Wilson.

NiFTy Hit of the Week candidates included:

Manchester's Ramel Meekins, Arkansas' Aaron Robbins, South Georgia's Kelvin Dickens, Corpus Christi's James Cardenas, Mahoning Valley's Jamar Landrom, Iowa's Tanner Varner, Tennessee Valley's Tyrell Elston, Spokane's Justin Warren and Boise's Ernie James.

2009 WEEK-BY-WEEK AWARD WINNERS

WK OFFENSE IRONMAN DEFENSE CATCH HIT

KO Jason Murrietta (CVC) Chris McKinney (FLA) Kinny Spotwood (SGW) Kelvin Dickens (SGW) None

1 Andy Collins (STK) Jamar Ransom (TUL) Levi Madarieta (BOI) Rod Windsor (RGV) None

2 Brian Villanueva (IAB) Jeff Hughley (TUL) Lavar Stepter (MIL) Buchie Ibeh (BSB) Cory Lacek (WBS)

3 Errick McCown (IAB) Bradly Chavez (TVV) Takashi Walker (SGW) Nick Codutti (QCS) Jared Lorenzen (KEN)

4 Kevin Eakin (TVV) LaMonte Jones (CVC) Craig Wilson (GBB) James Panui (FLA) Craig Turner (OKC)

About J. Lewis Small Company

J. Lewis Small Company (JLS) manufactures high school class rings, college and university class rings, championship rings, and recognition awards to serve the independent salesforce and jewelry industries. Founded in 1915, JLS's highly qualified staff produces a product regarded as one of the best in the industry. Log on to www.jlewissmall.com for more information.

About Russell Athletic

For more than 100 years, Russell Athletic has supplied America's athletes and teams with the latest innovations to help them perform at their best and is a leading supplier of team uniforms at the high school, college, and professional level. Russell Athletic activewear and college licensed products are broadly distributed and marketed through department stores, sports specialty stores, retail chains, and college bookstores. For more information, log onto www.russellathletic.com.

About Aaron's

Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur R. Charles Loudermilk and publicly traded since 1982, Aaron's, a division of Aaron Rents, Inc. (NYSE: RNT), based in Atlanta, currently has more than 1,560 Company-operated and franchised stores in the United States and Canada for the sale of residential and office furniture, accessories, consumer electronics and household appliances. The Company also manufactures furniture and bedding at 12 facilities in five states. Employing approximately 10,000 employees, as the standard bearer of integrity, honesty and fairness, the Company strives in its mission to provide the highest level of service, a large selection of name brand products and the guaranteed lowest price.

About The Big Game

From our humble beginnings over a decade ago, The Big Game quickly grew to become the leading producer of quality sports commemoratives for professional, college and high school sports teams. Since then, our impressive client roster has grown to include Fortune 500 corporations, politicians, movie stars, musicians - even American presidents! Today, our quality merchandise is proudly displayed in the trophy cases of thousands of athletes, sports collectors and fans across the United States. The Big Game uses special patented and proprietary techniques to provide attractive, durable products at a competitive cost regardless of quantity - all at our factory in historic Frisco, Texas. Our craftsmanship, attention to detail and creativity is good old American know-how at its finest. So whether you need to recognize your top 500 performers or a top 10 team, we're confident you'll find a Big Game commemorative that's just right for you. For more information, log onto www.thebiggameusa.com.

About Network Foundation Technologies, LLC

Network Foundation Technologies, LLC (NFT: pronounced 'NiFTy') is a name that is quickly becoming synonymous with the online broadcasting of large, live events to worldwide audiences. NFT's patented technology overcomes the scalability and cost bottlenecks associated with online broadcasting, enabling the company to bring large-scale, advertiser-supported, television-style broadcasting to the Internet for the very first time. Please visit NiFTyTV.com for more information.



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