Utah's Siaha Burley Named Offensive Player Of The Year
July 11, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - Utah Blaze WR SIAHA BURLEY (6-0, 185, Central Florida) was selected as the 2007 Offensive Player of the Year as voted by AFL head coaches, fans, players and the Arena Football League Writers Association (AFLWA), the League announced today.
Burley, who earned All-Arena First Team honors two weeks ago, set AFL single-season records in receptions (166) and receiving yards (2,129) while becoming the first player in AFL history to record more than 2,000 receiving yards in a season.
While appearing in 15 games this season, Burley led the AFL in yards from scrimmage (2,129) and first downs (116) while ranking third in scoring (294 points), third in touchdowns scored (49) and fourth in all-purpose yards (2,350).
Other candidates included: Chicago WR BOBBY SIPPIO, Dallas QB CLINT DOLEZEL, Georgia QB CHRIS GREISEN and WR CHRIS JACKSON.
Following is a list of the all-time AFL Offensive Player of the Year honorees:
ALL-TIME OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR WINNERS
SEASON PLAYER TEAM
2007 Siaha Burley Utah Blaze
2006 Damian Harrell Colorado Crush
2005 Damian Harrell Colorado Crush
2004 Marcus Nash Las Vegas Gladiators
2003 Chris Jackson Los Angeles Avengers
2002 Mark Grieb San Jose SaberCats
2001 Aaron Garcia New York Dragons
2000 Mike Horacek Iowa Barnstormers
1999 Eddie Brown Albany Firebirds
1998 Calvin Schexnayder Arizona Rattlers
1997 Barry Wagner Orlando Predators
1996 Eddie Brown Albany Firebirds
1995 Barry Wagner Orlando Predators
1994 Eddie Brown Albany Firebirds
1993 Hunkie Cooper Arizona Rattlers
1992 Jay Gruden Tampa Bay Storm
1991 George LaFrance Detroit Drive
1990 Art Schlichter Detroit Drive
1989 George LaFrance Detroit Drive
1988 Ben Bennett Chicago Bruisers
1987 Russell Hairston Pittsburgh Gladiators
NOTE: Award was Most Valuable Player from 1987-95
Remaining 2007 AFL Award Announcements:
Thursday, July 12 - U.S. Army Strong Ironman of the Year
Tuesday, July 17 - Al Lucas Hero Award
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