Rachal honored by AFL
May 14, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release
TAMPA - The Arena Football League named Tampa Bay Storm defensive back Traco Rachal ADT Defensive Player of the Week for Week 11 of the 2008 season.
"It is nice to see players like Traco get rewarded for their efforts," said Head Coach and General Manager Tim Marcum. "He made the big play on defense that we have been looking for."
Rachal (6-foot-2, 210-pounds, Texas A&M-Commerce) recorded an AFL Week 11 high 12.5 tackles, one pass breakup and one interception as the Tampa Bay Storm defeated the New Orleans VooDoo, 41-37, Friday night. His interception came on the final play of the game. New Orleans had the ball on fourth-and-goal at the Tampa Bay nine-yard line with eight seconds remaining when Rachal intercepted VooDoo quarterback Danny Wimprine in the endzone to seal the victory. The Storm defense held the VooDoo to a season low 16 points in the first half, as well as, a season low 37 total points.
Tampa Bay travels to Grand Rapids to face the Rampage at Van Andel Arena on Friday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The 2008 Storm Season, presented by Champs Sports, Where Sport Lives, returns to the St. Pete Times Forum Friday, May 23rd as the Storm take on the Cleveland Gladiators at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets and tailgate packages are on sale now at the McDonald's Box Office at the St. Pete Times Forum, ticketmaster.com and through Ticketmaster by phone at 813.287.8844 or 727.898.2100, or by calling 813.301-6600. Tailgate packages are priced at $25 and include game ticket, barbecue from Shane's Rib Shack, beer, wine and soda. For dinner reservations at Medallions Restaurant on the day of the event please call 813.301.6926.
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