Utah WR Burley breaks 2000-yrd plateau
Published on June 23, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - Utah Blaze WR SIAHA BURLEY became the first player in AFL history to amass 2,000 receiving yards in a season. Burley caught a six-yard pass from QB JOE GERMAINE on Utah's first play from scrimmage to reach the milestone.
Burley, who broke the single-season receiving (1,983) and receptions (155) records in Week 15, also ranks second in touchdowns.
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