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Sharks Earn All-af2 Status

August 14, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Corpus Christi Sharks News Release


CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Corpus Christi Sharks landed two players on the National Conference All-af2 First Team the club announced today. Estus Hood was named a First Team defensive lineman (DL) while Ivory McCann was named the top special teams (ST) player. Overall, players from 24 of the league's 30 teams were selected to either the American or National Conference All-af2 First and Second Teams as voted on by af2 head coaches and media.

Both Hood and McCann were integral parts of a Sharks franchise that rebounded to win five of their final six games.

Hood, a 6' 3" - 275 lb OL/DL, was one of the team's most consistent players. He anchored a Sharks defensive unit that developed into one of the stingiest in the League - leading the team in sacks (8.5) and tackles for a loss (12) while finishing fourth overall in total tackles with 31. The 25 year old, who played at the University of Illinois, began the year in training camp with the Arena Football League's (AFL) Austin Wranglers before joining the Sharks for the start of the af2 season.

McCann, the electrifying WR/DB/KR was a fan favorite from the beginning. At just 5' 9" - 174 lbs, he was often one of the smallest players on the field, while posting some of the League's biggest return numbers. The 24 year old Texas Tech product led the team in kick-off returns with 1,273 yards and three touchdowns including a long of 57-yards. He also led the team in field goal returns with an amazing 37.8 yard average (on just a 50 yard field) and two touchdowns including a season long 56 yard return. McCann spent time last season with the Las Vegas Gladiators (AFL) before joining the Sharks.

Both players joined the Sharks organization with one thing in mind, a return to the Arena Football League (AFL). According to Sharks Head Coach, Michael Trigg, both have a legitimate chance to realize that goal next season. "Ivory and Estus have the ability to play at that level and I'd be surprised if they weren't given a chance somewhere in the AFL next season. Both guys are talented athletes who worked extremely hard at improving this season, they are deserving of this recognition. They never missed a game or a practice - they are professionals in every sense of the word." said Trigg. He added, "Developing players and providing them an opportunity to play at the AFL level is what sets us apart. To have two guys named to the First Team in our inaugural season reinforces that we're doing things the right way."

Following is the complete list of the 2007 National and American Conference All-af2 First and Second Teams:

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ALL-af2

Position First Team Second Team

QB D. Bryant - South Georgia Chris Wallace - Florida

FB Jason Schule - Bossier-Shreveport Terrance Freeney - Arkansas

WR Chavis McCollister - South Georgia George Williams - Rio Grande Valley

WR Magic Benton - Florida Jon Schoonover - Arkansas

WR Al Hunt - Oklahoma City Jeff Hughley - Tulsa

C Gene Frederic - Oklahoma City Kert Turner - Bossier- Shreveport

OL Joe Johnson - Tulsa Comone Fisher - Florida

OL Barry Giles - Oklahoma City Raymond James - Florida

DL Elex Reed - Bossier-Shreveport C.J. McLain - Tulsa

DL Quinton Staton - Rio Grande Valley Ed Wangler - South Georgia

DL Estus Hood - Corpus Christi Keith Drayton - Florida

MLB Keenan Washington - Rio Grande Valley Reggie Cooley - Arkansas

JLB Zac Jones - Tulsa Kevin Williams - Arkansas

DB Levy Brown - Florida Jason Simpson - Arkansas

DB Pierre Thomas - Arkansas Andre Goines - Rio Grande Valley

DB Delenell Reid - Tulsa Jermaine Hope - Tulsa

K Nick Gatto - Texas Brian Hazelwood - Bossier-Shreveport

ST Ivory McCann - Corpus Christi Travis Blanchard - Tennessee Valley

AMERICAN CONFERENCE ALL-af2

Position First Team Second Team

QB Ryan Vena - W-B/Scranton Brian Baker - Tri-Cities

FB Tim Murphy - Mahoning Valley Demetrius Forney - Louisville

WR Josh Richey - Everett Tiger Jones - Louisville

WR Antwone Savage - Spokane J.R. Thomas - Tri-Cities

WR Bakari Brown - Albany Sale' Key - Stockton

C Beau Elliott - W-B/Scranton Rico Ochoa - Spokane

OL Chris Jahnke - Quad City Anthony Bolden - Stockton

OL Zack Love - W-B/Scranton Jimmy Williams - Manchester

DL Durrand Roundtree - Albany Jermaine Petty - Quad City

DL Ben McCombs - Bakersfield Eddie Yauch - Louisville

DL Maurice Fountain - Manchester Devin Parks - Spokane

MLB Kamau Jackson - Cincinnati Jason Hunt - Stockton

JLB Lawrence Matthews - Louisville Carl Walker - Stockton

DB Nathan Munson - Bakersfield Maurice Taylor - Mahoning Valley

DB Chris Royal - W-B/Scranton Ronnie Amadi - Green Bay

DB Rob Keefe - Spokane Jamie Hattley - Tri-Cities

K David Davis - W-B/Scranton Alex Walls - Stockton

ST Kenyatte Morgan - Stockton Aleric Clark - Central Valley

Remaining 2007 af2 Award Announcements:

Kicker of the Year - Tuesday, Aug. 14

International Player of the Year - Wednesday, Aug. 15

Lineman of the Year - Thursday, Aug. 16

Rookie of the Year - Friday, Aug. 17

Asst. Coach & Head Coach of the Year - Saturday, Aug. 18

Playmaker of the Year - Sunday, Aug. 19

Defensive Player of the Year - Monday, Aug. 20

Offensive Player of the Year - Tuesday, Aug. 21

Ironman of the Year - Wednesday, Aug. 22

Season Tickets for the 2008 af2 season are currently available for as little as $75 per seat. For more information contact the Sharks office at 361-882-9292 or visit us on line at www.ccsharks.com.

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