Post by David on Jul 6, 2019 15:08:32 GMT -8
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7.3.19 -
Starting on July 3rd, the Indoor Football League announced individual and franchise awards based on the 2019 Season.
The following is the complete list of individual and team awards.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
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Most Valuable Player: QB Daquan Neal (Iowa Barnstormers)
- Second consecutive season an Iowa Barnstormer was named IFL MVP (QB Daquan Neal)
- Led IFL with 59 passing touchdowns, 225 passing completions, and a 71% completion percentage
- Finished season with a 200.5 QB efficiency rating (1st in IFL)
- Finished second in IFL with 317 passing attempts, 2,642 passing yards, and 188.7 passing yards per game
- Finished with 71.0% completion percentage, ranked third most all-time in IFL history
- Rushed for 649 yards (4th in IFL)
- Rushed for 24 touchdowns (2nd in IFL)
- Named IFL Offensive Player of the Week in Week 6, Week 12 and Week 14
- 2019 First Team All-IFL Selection
(Photo by Jessica Gallagher/Quad-City Times)
Offensive Player of the Year: QB E.J. Hilliard (Quad City Steamwheelers)
- Led IFL in passing yards (2,739), passing attempts (330), and average passing yards per game (195.6)
- Finished second in the IFL in TD Passes (59), passing completions (205), and efficiency rating (187.0)
- Rushed for 462 yards (7th in IFL)
- Rushed for 18 TDs (6th in IFL)
- Thew only 3 interceptions during the regular season, tied for the fewest in the IFL
- 2019 Second Team All-IFL Selection
(SCtoC photo by Gary Royall)
Defensive Player of the Year: DB Davontae Merriweather (Arizona Rattlers)
- Led IFL with 71 solo tackles and 103 total tackles
- Registered 12 pass breakups (T-2nd in IFL)
- Finished the season with 3 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 INT, 1.0 sacks
- Key contributor to Arizona's dominant defense that ranked first in the IFL in points allowed per game (36.4), fewest pass yards allowed per game (134.5), interceptions (21), and defensive touchdowns (8)
- Part of an Arizona defense that registered a 56-0 shutout over the Cedar Rapids River Kings, the first shutout in the IFL since 2015
- Contributions on defense lifted Barnstormers to first ever United Bowl appearance and first championship appearance since ArenaBowl XI in 1997
- Named IFL Defensive Player of the Week in Week 6
- 2019 First-Team All-IFL Selection
(SCtoC photo by Gary Royall)
Special Teams Player of the Year: KR/WR Marques Rodgers (San Diego Strike Force)
- Accumulated the third most all-purpose yardage all-time in an IFL season (2,229)
- Second player in IFL history to top 2,000 all-purpose yards (Tyler Williams, Wichita Falls Nighthawks, 2017)
- Amassed 159.2 all purpose yards per game (1st in IFL)
- Played on Offense and Special Teams
- Led IFL in kick returns (69), kick return yards (1,322)
- Averaged 19.2 yards per return (3rd in IFL)
- Returned one (1) kick return for a TD
- Longest return of 50 yards (T-8th IFL)
- Recorded 70 receptions (2nd in IFL) for 783 yards (5th in IFL) and 9 TDs
- Averaged 55.9 receiving yards per game (5th in IFL)
- Rushed for 214 yards and 6 TDs
- 2019 First Team All-IFL Selection (Special Teams)
- 2019 Second Team All-IFL Selection (Offense)
(Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey/for Grand Island Independent)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: QB Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Nebraska Danger)
- 1,799 passing yards (5th in IFL)
- 37 touchdown passes (4th in IFL)
- 59.8 completion percentage (5th in IFL)
- 720 yards rushing (1st in IFL)
- 26 rushing touchdowns (1st in IFL)
- Season long 46 yard run (2nd in IFL)
- 5.3 yards per rush average (1st in IFL)
- Named Week 1 IFL Offensive Player of the Week
- Danger finished 3rd in IFL in total Offensive Rushing Yardage (1,149)
(Photo courtesy GoIFL.com)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: DB Bakari Triggs (Green Bay Blizzard)
- 6 Interceptions (T-1st in IFL)
- 10 Pass Breakups (4th in IFL)
- 47 total tackles, 38 solo tackles
- 1.0 sacks, 1 forced fumble
- 2 defensive touchdowns
- Named Week 5 IFL Defensive Player of the Week
- 2019 First Team All-IFL Selection
- Blizzard finished 1st in IFL allowing an average of 207.4 yards per game
- Blizzard finished 2nd in points allowed per game (37.2), total points allowed (521), passing yards per game (138.3), rushing yards per game (69.1), interceptions (21), and defensive TDs (5)
- Key contributor on a Green Bay defense that recorded a 47-0 shutout over the Cedar Rapids River Kings, the second shutout in the IFL in 2019
(Photo via Green Bay Blizzard on Facebook)
Head Coach of the Year: Corey Roberson (Green Bay Blizzard)
- Named interim head coach in 2018 before becoming full-time head coach in 2019
- Guided Blizzard to 9-5 record, the first winning season for the Blizzard since 2012 (11-3)
- Guided Blizzard to first playoff appearance since 2012
- Hosted first home playoff game for Green Bay since 2012
- Roberson's defense held opponents to an 37.2 points per game (2nd fewest in IFL)
- Roberson's players have been named IFL Defensive Player of the Year (DE Bakari Triggs) and three players selected with All-IFL honors (two First Team, one Second Team)
- First Coach of the Year for Green Bay since Robert Fuller (2012)
(SCtoC photo by Gary Royall)
Most Improved Player: WR Jarrod Harrington (Arizona Rattlers)
- Breakout season after only recording 12 receptions for 115 yards and 2 TDs in 2018
- Key contributor to Arizona's undefeated regular season &a second United Bowl appearance in three seasons
- Led Rattlers in receptions and receiving yards
- Ranked second in receiving TDs
- Recorded 696 receiving yards (6th in IFL)
- 14 receiving touchdowns (T-7th in IFL)
- 574 kick return yards (7th in IFL)
- 19.1 yard average on kick returns (4th in IFL)
- 2 kick return TDs (T-1st in IFL)
- Longest return of 50 yards (T-8th in IFL)
- 1,324 all-purpose yards (4th in IFL)
- 94.6 return yards per game (5th in IFL)
- 54 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns
- IFL Special Teams Player of the Week in Weeks 14 and 16
- 2019 Second Team All-IFL Selection
(Photo by Meg McLaughlin/qconline.com)
Adam Pringle Award: WR Quinton Pedroza (Quad City Steamwheelers)
- Awarded to player or coach demonstrating outstanding service and dedication to their community
- Gave back to the Quad City community in the form of substitute teaching.
- Through his teaching, Pedroza became an active adult role model in the lives of children in the Quad Cities
TEAM AWARDS
Franchise of the Year: Arizona Rattlers
- Third 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
- Advanced to their second United Bowl in three seasons (won 2017 United Bowl in first season in IFL)
- 14-0 record in their third season in the IFL, the third undefeated regular season in league history (Sioux Falls - 2012, 2015)
- Averaged IFL high 15,000 fans per game
(Photo Credit: Christopher Gannon / Des Moines Register)
Executive of the Year: Jeff Lamberti (President/Owner of the Iowa Barnstormers)
- Under Lamberti's ownership, Barnstormers won their first ever league championship in 2018
- Team advanced to United Conference Championship game for the third consecutive season
- Since moving to IFL, Barnstormers have amassed 46-28 regular season record & 3 straight playoff appearances (31-57 regular season record and 0 playoff appearances when in the Arena Football League from 2010-2015)
(Photo Credit: Patrick Breen/AZCentral Sports)
Best Fan Base: Arizona Rattlers
- Third consecutive season Arizona has been named Best Fan Base
- Awarded for fan base with most enthusiasm, energy, and overall appreciation for their team
- Previously set franchise (and IFL) with record 18,381 attendance on May 20th 2018, a year to the day after setting the record in 2017 (15,189)
- Reported 15,000 fans per game, highest average in IFL
(Photo via Green Bay Blizzard/Twitter)
Best Game Operations: Green Bay Blizzard
- Awarded for the team's Most Interactive & On Field Promotions, Game Day Presentations, Half-Time Shows, Giveaways, Mascots, and Music
- The Blizzard pride themselves in putting on a great show and constantly creating the most interactive and innovative on-field promotions
- The Blizzard set the bar this season by holding a variety of theme & giveaway nights, including a post-game laser light show
(Photo by AZ Sidewinders/Facebook)
Best Cheerleader/Dance Team: "The Sidewinders" - Arizona Rattlers
- Awarded based on Talent, Attractiveness, Uniforms, and Crowd Interaction
(Photo via Quad City Steamwheelers/Facebook)
Community Relations Award: Quad City Steamwheelers
- Awarded for outstanding service to local community
- Continuing tradition of excellence on the field and in the community, begun by the original Quad City Steamwheelers (2000-2009) of arenafootball2
Hospitality Award: Sioux Falls Storm
- Awarded for Best Overall Experience for Visiting Teams, including hotel, pre and post game meals, and other accommodations exceeding standard expectations
(Photo via Cedar Rapids River Kings/GoRiverKings.com)
Best Website/Social Media: Cedar Rapids River Kings
- Awarded based on Aesthetics, Ease of Use, Up to Date Information, Content, and Fan Interaction
- First Best Website/Social Media Award as River Kings and the first for the Cedar Rapids franchise since 2016 (as the Titans)
- Website was upgraded by co-owner and current San Diego Strike Force GM Ryan Eucker
(Photo via Green Bay Blizzard/Facebook)
Best Mascot: Bruiser the Yeti - Green Bay Blizzard
- Awarded for most creative, energetic, and talented mascot
- First Best Mascot Award for Green Bay since they earned back-to-back awards from 2016-2017
- Mascots include Bruiser and his niece and nephew, Blizz & Bling
- Mascots appeared in community events around the Green Bay Area
(Photo via Tucson Sugar Skulls/TucsonSugarSkulls.com)
Best Media Relations: Tucson Sugar Skulls
- Awarded for media involvement, press releases, game notes, articles, media guides, and overall accessible content.
Total Award Breakdown:
Arizona Rattlers - 5
Green Bay Blizzard - 4
Quad City Steamwheelers - 3
Iowa Barnstormers - 2
Cedar Rapids River Kings - 1
Nebraska Danger - 1
San Diego Strike Force - 1
Sioux Falls Storm - 1
Tucson Sugar Skulls - 1
Bismarck Bucks - 0
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