Post by David on Jul 5, 2018 14:57:56 GMT -8
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7.5.18 -
Starting on July 2nd, the Indoor Football League announced individual and franchise awards based on the 2018 Season.
The following is the complete list of individual and team awards.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
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Most Valuable Player: QB Drew Powell (Iowa Barnstormers)
- Led IFL with 945 rushing yards, second most in a single season in IFL History
- Led IFL in completion percentage, completing 68.1% of his passes
- Threw for 1,605 yards and 34 touchdown passes (4th in IFL)
- Rushed for 90+ yards in 6 out of 12 games (missed two games due to CFL tryout)
- Rushed for 23 touchdowns (3rd in IFL)
- Named IFL Offensive Player of the Week in Week 1, Week 13, and Week 14
- 2018 First Team All-IFL Selection
(Photo by Gary Royall/SCtoC)
Offensive Player of the Year: RB Darrell Monroe (Arizona Rattlers)
- Led IFL in rushing touchdowns (28) and average yards per rush (5.2)
- Rushed for 771 yards (2nd in IFL)
- 19 receptions for 181 yards, 1 TD
- Set IFL record with 11 rushing touchdowns in one game, shattering the previous mark of 7
- Named IFL Offensive Player of the Week in Week 8 and Week 10
- First RB in IFL history to win Offensive Player of the Year
- 2018 First Team All-IFL Selection
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Defensive Player of the Year: DB Bryce Enyard (Iowa Barnstormers)
- Led IFL with 8 interceptions and 13 pass breakups
- Finished the season with 78 total tackles (60 solo), 2 tackles for loss
- Key contributor to Iowa's dominant defense that ranked first in the IFL in points allowed per game (25.2) and interceptions (18), as well as second in yards allowed per game (211.8)
- Contributions on defense lifted Barnstormers to first ever United Bowl appearance and first championship appearance since ArenaBowl XI in 1997
- Second consecutive season an Iowa Barnstormer was named Defensive Player of the Year (LB Javicz Jones)
- Named IFL Defensive Player of the Week in Week 10
- 2018 First-Team All-IFL Selection
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Special Teams Player of the Year: KR/DB B.J. Hill (Green Bay Blizzard)
- Returned to the Blizzard after a 4-year absence
- 2015 IFL Hall of Fame selection
- Ranked #6 on IFL's Top Ten Players of All-Time for 10th Anniversary Season
- Played on Offense, Defense, and Special Teams
- Rushed for 315 yards and 4 TDs on 71 carries
- 18 receptions, 206 yards, 2 TDs
- 34 total tackles (30 solo), 0.5 sacks, 1 tackle for loss, 1 fumble recovery, 3 pass breakups
- 62 kick returns, 1,217 yards, 4 TD, long of 58 yards
- 1,804 all-purpose yards
- Named IFL Special Player of the Week in Week 2 and Week 9
- 2018 First Team All-IFL Selection
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Offensive Rookie of the Year: QB Jeff Ziemba (Arizona Rattlers)
- 1,745 passing yards (3rd in IFL)
- 39 touchdown passes (2nd in IFL)
- 257 rushing yards, 9 rushing touchdowns
- Season (and league high) 7 passing TDs in Week 6 vs Cedar Rapids
- Named Week 6 IFL Offensive Player of the Week
- Rattlers finished 1st in IFL in total Offensive Points (746), Offensive Points per Game (53.3)
- Rattlers finished 2nd in IFL in total Offensive Yardage (3,541), Offensive Yardage per Game (252.9), and Passing Touchdowns (42)
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Defensive Rookie of the Year: DL Ricarlo Bell (Cedar Rapids Titans)
- 36 total tackles, 26 solo tackles
- 7.0 sacks, 4 forced fumbles (1st in IFL)
- 14 tackles for loss (2nd in IFL)
- 2 fumble recoveries (T-3rd in IFL)
- Named Week 16 IFL Defensive Player of the Week
- 2018 First Team All-IFL Selection
- Titans finished 1st in IFL in Pass Yards per Game (118.9), Tackles per Game (47), Fumble Recoveries (13), and Defensive Touchdowns (3)
(Photo by Cliff Jette/The Gazette)
Head Coach of the Year: Dixie Wooten (Iowa Barnstormers)
- Guided Barnstormers to 11-3 record, the first consecutive winning seasons mark for Iowa since 2001
- Guided Barnstormers to first ever United Bowl appearance and and first championship appearance since ArenaBowl XI in 1997
- Wooten's defense held opponents to an IFL low 35.3 points per game
- Wooten's players have earned IFL MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and eight players with All-IFL honors
- Second consecutive Head Coach of the Year award
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Most Improved Player: RB Lyle McCombs (Sioux Falls Storm)
- Rebound season after missing all of 2017 due to injury
- Key contributor to Sioux Falls' 9th consecutive United Bowl appearance
- Rushed for 437 rushing yards (4th in IFL)
- 15 rushing touchdowns (4th in IFL)
- Averaged 31.2 yards per game (3rd in IFL)
- 1,020 all-purpose yards (5th in IFL)
- 308 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns
- IFL Special Teams Player of the Week in Week 8
- 2018 Second Team All-IFL Selection
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Adam Pringle Award: K Michael Georgetti (Cedar Rapids Titans)
- Awarded to player or coach demonstrating outstanding service and dedication to their community
- Ambassador for the Anti-Bully Squad, a non-profit organization that brings awareness to bullying & offering hope to those bullied
- Raised awareness through events such as community service, giveaways, and ticket offers
TEAM AWARDS
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Franchise of the Year: Arizona Rattlers
- Second consecutive season Arizona has been named IFL Franchise of the Year
- Awarded based on attendance, sales, public relations, marketing, on-field performance, community involvement, overall representation of the IFL
- Won United Bowl in their first season in IFL
- 11-3 record in their second season season in the IFL (T-1st in IFL)
- Set IFL and franchise single game attendance record (18,381)
(Photo via GreenBayBlizzard.com)
Executive of the Year: Ryan Hopson (Green Bay Blizzard's Director of Sales)
- Blizzard saw their highest average attendance since 2010 IFL Season
- Sponsorship increased 33% from 2017 to 2018
(Photo by Patrick Breen/AZCentral Sports)
Best Fan Base: Arizona Rattlers
- Second consecutive season Arizona has been named Best Fan Base
- Awarded for fan base with most enthusiasm, energy, and overall appreciation for their team
- Set Franchise (and IFL) with record 18,381 attendance on May 20th, a year to the day after setting the record in 2017 (15,189)
- Reported 12,032 average attendance, highest in IFL
(Photo via Sioux Falls Storm/Facebook)
Best Game Operations: Sioux Falls Storm
- Awarded for the team's Most Interactive & On Field Promotions, Game Day Presentations, Half-Time Shows, Giveaways, Mascots, and Music
- Storm pride themselves in putting on a great show and constantly creating the most interactive and innovative on-field promotions
(Photo by Storm Lightning Girls/Jurgens Photography)
Best Cheerleader/Dance Team: "The Lightning Girls - Sioux Falls Storm
- Awarded based on Talent, Attractiveness, Uniforms, and Crowd Interaction
(Photo via Green Bay Blizzard/Facebook)
Community Relations Award: Green Bay Blizzard
- Awarded for outstanding service to local community
- Support of programs such as Feed My Starving Children, Colton's Cure, American Legion Post 11, Eye Heart World, Special Olympics Wisconsin, and Fox Valley Autism Society
Hospitality Award: Arizona Rattlers
- Awarded for Best Overall Experience for Visiting Teams, including hotel, pre and post game meals, and other accommodations exceeding standard expectations
(Photo via Nebraska Danger/Facebook)
Best Website/Social Media: Nebraska Danger
- Awarded based on Aesthetics, Ease of Use, Up to Date Information, Content, and Fan Interaction
- Second consecutive season Nebraska has been awarded Best Website/Social Media
(Photo via NebraskaDanger.com)
Best Mascot: Bones the Husky Dog - Nebraska Danger
- Awarded for most creative, energetic, and talented mascot
(Photo via Iowa Barnstormers/Facebook)
Best Media Relations: Iowa Barnstormers
- Awarded for media involvement, press releases, game notes, articles, media guides, and overall accessible content.
Total Award Breakdown:
Arizona Rattlers - 5
Iowa Barnstormers - 4
Green Bay Blizzard - 3
Sioux Falls Storm - 3
Cedar Rapids Titans - 2
Nebraska Danger - 2
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