Twelve Firecats Receive Nominations for All-af2 Team
July 29, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Florida Firecats News Release
Estero, FL- The af2 released the official nominations for the All-af2 Team today, and the Firecats have twelve representatives.
"It is nice to see the individual efforts that these guys have put forth that have culminated into team success being recognized by more than just their families!" Ben Bennett, Florida Firecats head coach, said.
Voting for the All-af2 first and second team is done by af2 head coaches and team beat writers. Player awards voted on are Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Ironman of the Year, Lineman of the Year, and Rookie of the Year.
The Firecats have representatives in all positions for the All-af2 Team. At quarterback, Ken Mastrole got the nod from the af2. At offensive specialist, Magic Benton and Anthony Snead got nominations. Desmond Washington and Brent Burnside received nominations at wide receiver/defensive back. Cainon Lamb hits the ballot at wide receiver/linebacker. At fullback/linebacker, Steve Gorrie and Chris Morant both received nominations. Representing the Firecats line will be Comone Fisher and Joe Fantigrassi. Quincy Sorrell and Roy Stabler both got nods at the defensive specialist position. The mobile Cainon Lamb, Firecat kick returner and holder, also received a nomination for special teams play.
The winners will be announced at the Arena Cup championship game at the end of August.
The Florida Firecats (10-5) take on the Tennessee Valley Vipers (11-4) on Saturday with crucial playoff relevance riding on the outcome of the game. The winner of Saturday's match up will take a number two seed into the playoffs and receive a second round home playoff game.
Tickets for Saturday's game are still available, but they are going fast! Call today to reserve your seats. Playoff tickets are also on sale for the 2004 post season. Call the Firecats office at (239) 390-2287 today and come join the Firecats run for the 2004 ArenaCup championship!
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