Wranglers' Dane Krager named to All-Ironman team
May 18, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Austin Wranglers News Release
AUSTIN-The Arena Football League announced today that Wranglers fullback/linebacker Dane Krager was named to the All-Ironman team.
Krager (6-2, 244, Angelo State), a local product from Leander, anchored a highly talented fullback/linebacker position area for the Wranglers. A third-year player, Krager led the Arena Football League in rushing with 197 yards, finishing 19 yards ahead of the next closest player and 29 yards ahead of the closest fullback/linebacker. Defensively, Krager added 2.0 sacks on the season to accompany 27.0 tackles and two fumble recoveries.
"We are proud of Dane's accomplishments and we are privileged to have watched him develop over the past three seasons," said Wranglers Head Coach Skip Foster. "Dane has been a huge part of our foundation as an organization and he is a first class player on and off the field who has the ability to have a long and successful AFL career."
Krager, who had an all-arena type season, set new team and career marks in rushing attempts (59), yards (197) and touchdowns (12) this year. He had two, three touchdown performances in week two at Arizona and week 16 at Orlando. As a team, the Wranglers finished third all-time with 43 rushing touchdowns this season. His sack total for 2006 is also a new career-high and ranked second on the team.
Following is the complete list of the 2006 All-Ironman Team:
2006 ALL-IRONMAN TEAM
POSITION PLAYER, TEAM
Fullback/Linebacker Frank Carter, Nashville
Fullback/Linebacker Dane Krager, Austin
Fullback/Linebacker Duke Pettijohn, Dallas
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Hugh Hunter, Colorado
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Kyle Moore-Brown, Colorado
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Hans Olsen, Utah
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Mike Brown, Philadelphia
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Randy Gatewood, Arizona
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Timon Marshall, Grand Rapids
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Will Pettis, Dallas
Wide Receiver/Linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo, Chicago
Wide Receiver/Linebacker Mike Horacek, New York
Wide Receiver/Linebacker Derek Lee, Georgia
Wide Receiver/Linebacker Willis Marshall, Colorado
Remaining 2006 AFL Award Announcements:
Monday, May 22 - Kicker of the Year
Tuesday, May 23 - Lineman of the Year
Wednesday, May 24 - Rookie of the Year
Thursday, May 25 - Coach of the Year
Tuesday, May 30 - ADT Defensive Player of the Year Wednesday, May 31 - Offensive Player of the Year Thursday, June 1 - U.S. Army Ironman of the Year Wednesday, June 7 - Al Lucas Hero Award Winner
The Austin Wranglers (10-6) host the Philadelphia Soul (9-7) in a playoff game presented by AT&T on Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at the Frank Erwin Center. Wranglers playoff tickets are available by calling 512.339.3939 or at the Wranglers Box Office (2209 W. Braker Lane), Texas Box Office and all H.E.B ticketing locations.
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