Vasquez and Everett Receive AFL Week 3 Honors
March 28, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Milwaukee Mustangs News Release
MILWAUKEE (March 28, 2012) - The Milwaukee Mustangs' defensive lineman Luis Vasquez has been named the AFL's Riddell Defensive Player of the Week after a 65-42 victory over the VooDoo in Week 3 of the Arena Football League season. Mustangs' wide receiver Marcus Everett was also named JLS Ironman of the Week for his outstanding performance in New Orleans.
Vasquez (6'3, 260, Arizona State University) compiled four tackles and 2.5 sacks in the Mustangs' win over the New Orleans VooDoo. Vasquez's defensive pressure was a key in the road win, and his numbers this season back up his tremendous play. Vasquez ranks fourth in the League in both sacks (2.5), tackles for loss (2.5) and second in fumbles recovered (1).
Everett (6'1, 200, UCLA) tallied one interception, one receiving touchdown and a rushing touchdown to help Milwaukee to its first win of 2012. Everett's effort was key in stealing a road win at New Orleans and helping improve the team to .500 on the season. His 27-yard interception placed him in seventh place in the League in interception return yards. Everett is now one of eight players this season with one interception return touchdown.
The 2012 Milwaukee Mustangs are thrilled to honor and represent the Arena Football League as they celebrate their Silver 25th Anniversary this season. Tickets and sponsorships on sale now! For more information, visit mkemustangs.com or call 414-224-4000. Don't forget to follow the Milwaukee Mustangs on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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