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Williams, Kent And Scott Earn Week Nine Honors

May 27, 2008 - arenafootball2 (af2) News Release


CHICAGO - Boise wide receiver/defensive back DEMOND WILLIAMS, Lubbock quarterback ROBERT KENT and Rio Grande Valley defensive lineman JOHN SCOTT have been named the JLS Ironman, Schutt Offensive Player and ADT Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, for Week 9 of the 2008 season. In addition to these three awards, the Cutters Catch of the Week Award for Week 9 goes to Arkansas wide receiver JON SCHOONOVER.

JLS IRONMAN OF THE WEEK

Williams (5-11, 190, Michigan State), had an impressive all-around effort for Boise but it wasn't enough for the Burn on Saturday as the team lost its first home game of 2008, 46-40, against West rival Central Valley. The rookie from Michigan State was a factor on offense, defense and special teams. Williams, used primarily as a kick return specialist and defensive back, also played a role in the passing game against the Coyotes by scoring on a 33-yard strike from QB Royal Gill. The touchdown catch, his first of the season, came on the team's first play from scrimmage. He also scored a touchdown on a 50-yard missed field goal return to open the fourth quarter which gave Boise its last lead of the night, 40-33. Williams also had 95 kickoff return yards (178 all-purpose yards) and registered 7.0 total tackles (6 solo, 2 asst) on defense. This is the first af2 weekly league honor of Williams' career. He leads the Burn in kick return yards (361) and tackles (34).

SCHUTT OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Kent (6-4, 220, Jackson State), now in his third af2 season, had an outstanding individual effort on Friday night for Lubbock in the team's 75-42 road win against Texas. The Jackson State alum completed 22-of-32 passes (68.8 percent) for 410 yards with eight touchdowns and two interceptions. Kent's 410 yards passing set a new af2 season-high and ranks as the fifth-highest single game total in league history. He also rushed for two touchdowns to finish with 10 total touchdowns (tied 2008 af2 season-high). This is Kent's second Offensive Player of the Week honor of his career. In addition to this week's award, he was also honored once in 2006 (Week 15) as a member of the Birmingham Steeldogs. Kent currently leads the af2 in total offensive touchdowns (56; 45 passing, 11 rushing), total offense (2,213) and touchdown passes (45). He also ranks second in passing yards (2,156) and seventh in passer rating (115.9).

ADT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Scott (6-0, 300, Jacksonville State) was an impact player on defense for Rio Grande Valley in the team's, 53-36, Week 9 home victory against Oklahoma City. The rookie defensive lineman from Jacksonville State was a force up front for the Dorados, registering 4.5 tackles (3 solo, 3 asst), including 2.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. Scott also forced two fumbles that Rio Grande Valley recovered for touchdowns. His play was a big reason why the Dorados recorded their second straight win which evened their season record at 4-4. This is the first weekly af2 award of his career. Scott currently ranks second on the team in tackles for loss (6.5) and sacks (3.0).

CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK

Arkansas wide receiver Jon Schoonover (5-10, 195, Missouri Western State) is the Week 9 recipient of the Cutters Catch of the Week Award, a weekly honor that emerged in 2006 to highlight the player who makes the best catch of the week. Schoonover's catch was a leaping, 10-yard touchdown stab in the second quarter of the Twisters' 69-55 road win at Bossier-Shreveport. The third-year player from Missouri Western State had to turn his body to adjust to the ball over his left shoulder and ended up on his back going full speed. Schoonover, who also caught a fourth quarter touchdown, finished with seven catches for 58 yards. This is the second Catch of the Week honor of Schoonover's career. He also earned the award once during the 2006 season (Week 7). Schoonover leads Arkansas in receptions (59) and receiving yards (524) and ranks third in touchdown receptions with seven.

JLS Ironman of the Week candidates included:

Manchester's Bradly Chavez, Texas' Armar Watson, Florida's Greg Walls, Corpus Christi's Henry Hall, Rio Grande Valley's Pierre Thomas, Peoria's Curtis Eason, Bossier-Shreveport's Phillip Geiggar, Spokane's Jason Jack, Stockton's Ruschard Dodd-Masters, Lexington's William Mulder and Lexington's John Cooper.

Schutt Offensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Manchester's James Pinkney, Florida's James Panui, Corpus Christi's Fran Johnson, Rio Grande Valley's Anthony Chambers, Peoria's Phillip Brock, Arkansas' Chris Denney, Spokane's Nick Davila, Central Valley's Joe Ayoob, Tri-Cities' LaMonte' Jones, Lexington's Chad Spencer and Lexington's Eddie Eviston.

ADT Defensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Manchester's Chad Wengert, Lubbock's Virgil Gray, Florida's James McCoy, Corpus Christi's Eric Hall, Peoria's Randy Chappell, Arkansas' Tracy Belton, Spokane's Sergio Gilliam, Boise's Levi Madarieta, Tri-Cities' Emery Beckles, Lexington's Earven Flowers and Lexington's J.T. Haskins.

Previous 2008 Winners:

Week 8: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Ryan Vena (Offensive), Quad City's Kevin Adams (Defensive), Tennessee Valley's Travis Blanchard (Ironman), Stockton's Clarence Cunningham (Catch)

Week 7: Daytona Beach's Matt Bohnet (Offensive), Corpus Christi's Ivory McCann (Defensive), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Larry Kendrick (Ironman), Tri-Cities' J.R. Thomas (Catch)

Week 6: Boise's George Williams (Offensive), Daytona Beach's Jocques Richardson (Defensive), Texas' Armar Watson (Ironman), Rio Grande Valley's Eddie Jackson (Catch)

Week 5: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Ryan Vena (Offensive), Austin's Demetrie McCray (Defensive), Tulsa's Jermaine Hope (Ironman), Iowa's Bryan Pray (Catch)

Week 4: Amarillo's Donte Newsome (Offensive), South Georgia's Joe Woolridge (Defensive), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Larry Kendrick (Ironman), Lexington's Chad Spencer (Catch)

Week 3: Albany's Jared Jones (Offensive), Boise's Chris Bruhn (Defensive), Corpus Christi's Ivory McCann (Ironman), Tulsa's Jeff Hughley (Catch)

Week 2: Oklahoma City's Al Hunt (Offensive), Spokane's Sergio Gilliam (Defensive), Florida's Chris McKinney (Ironman), Amarillo's Wallace House (Catch)

Week 1: South Georgia's Cecil Lester (Offensive), Spokane's Sergio Gilliam (Defensive), Mahoning Valley's John Tackmann (Ironman), Corpus Christi's Jonathan Graham (Catch)

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