VooDoo OL/DL B.J. Cohen named to Arena Football League\'s 2005 All-Arena Team
May 25, 2005 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
New Orleans VooDoo News Release
New Orleans VooDoo OL/DL B.J. Cohen was named to the Arena Football League's 2005 All-Arena Team, it was announced by the league today.
Cohen, (6-2, 280, Marshall) enjoyed the finest season of his seven-year AFL career in his second season in New Orleans. Starting all 16 games, Cohen recorded 33 tackles (29 solo), 9.5 sacks for -46 yards, 4.5 tackles for a loss, one interception and six passes defensed, while adding seven receptions for 53 yards with one touchdown on offense.
Cohen set career-highs in total tackles, solo tackles, sacks, tackles for a loss and passes defensed. He finished the season ranked second in the league in sacks and first in combined tackles for a loss (14), while establishing himself as a candidate for the league's Lineman of the Year award, which will be announced on Tuesday, May 31.
Below is the list of dates for the remaining player and coach awards to be announced by the league.
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