IFL Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Steelhawks' Johnson Named IFL Defensive Player of the Week

Published on February 29, 2012 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks News Release


Bethlehem, PA: In release made today, the league office of the Indoor Football League announced that Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Defensive Back Marvin Johnson was selected as the Week One VidSwap.com Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the team's opening week 30-28 victory over the Chicago Slaughter.

Johnson becomes the first Steelhawks player this season to be awarded for his on field performance. . The former Oregon Duck was all over the field in his very first professional game. In the opening quarter, Johnson recovered a blocked field goal and raced 25 yards into the endzone for the teams first score of 2012. Later in the game, he intercepted a key Perry Patterson pass in his own endzone which turned the momentum of the contest. On top of all that, he also recorded another fumble recovery and six tackles on the night. Look for Johnson to once again be a force in the secondary as the Steelhawks take on the Cedar Rapids Titans in Iowa. Fans interested in watching the game can log onto www.b2livetv.com and stream the game live. Game time is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EST.

The league also announced that Sioux Falls Storm Quarterback Chris Dixon and Allen Wranglers Kick Returner Frankie Solomon Jr. were selected as the Offensive and Special Teams Players of the Week respectively.

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