Samuels Named Ironman of the Week
June 24, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release
TAMPA - The Arena Football League named Tampa Bay Storm wide receiver/linebacker Lawrence Samuels Ironman of the Week for his effort on offense and defense in Week 17. He also received Ironman of the week in Weeks 9 and 12.
"Lawrence just keeps going and going," said Head Coach and General Manager Tim Marcum. "He is a legitimate candidate for Ironman of the Year."
Samuels (6-foot-2, 210-pounds, Livingston) recorded a game-high 11 receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns, while recording an interception and a key defensive stop on fourth down as the Tampa Bay Storm defeated the Los Angeles Avengers, 72-47, on Saturday. Samuels caught touchdowns passes of seven and five yards. On defense, he played a key role in keeping the Avengers off of the scoreboard in the first quarter as he intercepted Sonny Cumbie on the first play of the game and made a key pass breakup on fourth down on the Avengers second possession to force a turnover on downs. The turnover on downs resulted in a Storm touchdown five plays later.
The Tampa Bay Storm look forward to next season as many key players from 2008 will return. Quarteback Brett Dietz, fullback Torrance Marshall and lineman Tim McGill, wide receivers Hank Edwards and Tyrone Timmons among others will be back to take the 2009 AFL season by storm. For 2009 Storm season ticket information please call 813.301.6600.
Arena Football League (1987-2008) Stories from June 24, 2008
- MacPherson named POTW - Grand Rapids Rampage
- Fountain named to all-rookie team - Utah Blaze
- San Jose Wideout Collects Award After Seven TD Receptions - San Jose SaberCats
- NFL Hall of Famer to be Honorary Coach at Desperados Practice - Dallas Desperados
- Samuels Named Ironman of the Week - Tampa Bay Storm
- Two Dragons Receive All-Rookie Honors - New York Dragons
- Rattlers O-Lineman Atlas Herrion Named to All-Rookie Team - Arizona Rattlers
- Rattlers to Broadcast All Playoff Games Live on 1060AM The Fan - Arizona Rattlers
- Rampage's Martin, McFadden Make AFL All-Rookie Team - Grand Rapids Rampage
- Rush Places Pair on AFL'S All-Rookie Team - Chicago Rush
- A Busy Off Day - Philadelphia Soul
- 2008 AFL All-Rookie Team - AFL I
- Soul's Hughes Named to 2008 AFL All-Rookie Team - AFL I
- San Jose' Santil, Philadelphia's Moten, Tampa Bay's Samuels Earns Week 17 Honors - AFL I
- Wild Card & Divisional Round Playoff Dates, Times & Networks - AFL I
- Russell Athletic Arena Football on ESPN Kicks Off Postseason Friday - AFL I
- Grow a "Soul Patch" and Save - Philadelphia Soul
- L.A. Avengers dismiss head coach Ed Hodgkiss - Los Angeles Avengers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Tampa Bay Storm Stories
- Tampa Bay Storm to Suspend Operations, Effective Immediately
- 2018 TAMPA BAY Storm Cheerleader PREP CLASS
- ALBANY AFL NAMES LES MOSS AS ASSISTANT HEAD COACH
- ALBANY AFL ANNOUNCES OPEN HOUSE EVENT AT TIMES UNION CENTER
- AFL Albany AFL Names Chris Thompson Director of Football
