Alfonzo, Davila and Martin earn week 12 honors

Tuesday June 22, 2010

TULSA – Chicago wide receiver DEJUAN ALFONZO, Arizona quarterback NICK DAVILA and Chicago defensive back CHRIS MARTIN have been named the JLS Ironman, Russell Athletic Offensive Player and Riddell Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, for Week 12 of 2010. In addition to these three awards, the AFL is also highlighting the player who makes the best Catch of the Week, the Playmaker of the Week, and the Highlight of the Week. The Cutters Catch of the Week Award for Week 12 goes to Arizona wide receiver ROD WINDSOR, while Tampa Bay wide receiver HANK EDWARDS has been named the Playmaker of the Week. The Highlight of the Week award has gone to Orlando’s quarterback NICK HILL.

JLS IRONMAN OF THE WEEK

Alfonzo (6-0, 205, Indiana State) played an integral role in Chicago’s come-from-behind victory over the Milwaukee Iron. He rushed in one touchdown in addition to making seven catches for 97 yards. Defensively, Alfonzo tallied two unassisted tackles and one pass break up. Alfonzo also made a game-changing play with 43 seconds remaining in the game—an interception run back 54-yards for a touchdown, propelling the Rush to the victory.

RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Davila (6-3, 210, Cincinnati) guided the Rattlers to their seventh win of the season with the 79-50 win over Bossier-Shreveport. Davila threw 20-of-26 on the night for 319 yards and nine touchdowns with no interceptions. It was his third zero-interception game of the year. His nine touchdown passes tied a franchise high, and it was the second time this season he has thrown nine scores in a single game.

RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Martin (5-11, 190, Washington State) led the Rush in tackles on Saturday night, tallying seven unassisted and three assisted. Martin also tallied a key interception late in the game when the Iron got the ball back on offense following a Chicago score. The resulting offensive play resulted in a Rush touchdown, tying the game up at 42. Martin also was credited with three pass break ups on the evening.

CUTTERS CATCH OF THE WEEK

Windsor (6-2, 210, Western New Mexico) continued to showoff his offensive prowess this weekend, nabbing 10 receptions for 157 yards and seven touchdowns. Both the yardage and touchdown catches broke Arizona’s previous rookie records of a single-game performance. He earned the Catch of the Game and Week award for a diving one-handed touchdown catch that he held onto while falling into the stands.

NIFTY PLAYMAKER OF THE WEEK

Edwards (6-3, 185, Texas Southern) helped the Storm in a major way, contributing to their fifth straight victory. He made a career single game-high 14 catches for 195 yards and five touchdowns from QB Brett Dietz. Dietz threw nine touchdowns on the night. Edwards caught both the first and last touchdown pass of the night for Tampa Bay in their 65-40 victory over Utah.

SPALDING HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK

Hill (6-3, 215, Southern Illinois) led the charge for the Predators this week in their upset victory over top-ranked Jacksonville. He threw 20-of-31 for six scores, but the highlight of the game came on the ground. On just the third offensive play of the game, Hill spun and ran 19 yards untouched into the end zone. The play made it into Sportscenter’s Top Plays at No. 10.

JLS Ironman of the Week candidates included:

Jacksonville’s Jomo Wilson, Tulsa’s Jeff Hughley, Iowa’s Tommy Ellingworth, Alabama’s CJ Johnson, Utah’s Justin Phinisee and
Arizona’s Kelvin Morris.

Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Chicago’s JJ Raterink, Cleveland’s John Dutton, Alabama’s Michael Johnson and Larry Shipp, Tampa Bay’s Hank Edwards, Orlando’s Nick Hill and Spokane’s Raul Vijil.

Riddell Defensive Player of the Week candidates included:

Cleveland’s Levy Brown, Alabama’s Vince Hill, Utah’s Erick McIntosh, Arizona’s Kelvin Morris, Orlando’s Kenny McEntyre and
Spokane’s Antwan Marsh.

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