Dallas Places Three on First Team
NEW YORK – The Dallas Desperados, who have secured the No. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the National Conference playoffs, led all AFL teams with three players on the 2006 All-Arena First Team.
Dallas QB CLINT DOLEZEL, who set a new AFL single-season record with 105 touchdown passes, FB/LB DUKE PETTIJOHN and OL/DL COLSTON WEATHERINGTON all were named All-Arena first team.
Colorado Crush OS DAMIAN HARRELL, who set single-season records with 61 total touchdowns and 366 points, was selected to the first team after one of the most productive seasons in League history.
Following is the complete list of the 2006 All-Arena First and Second Teams:
2006 ALL-ARENA FIRST TEAM
| POSITION |
PLAYER, TEAM |
| Quarterback |
Clint Dolezel, Dallas |
| Fullback/Linebacker |
Duke Pettijohn, Dallas |
| Offensive/Defensive Lineman |
Colston Weatherington, Dallas |
| Offensive/Defensive Lineman |
Henry Taylor, Orlando |
| Offensive/Defensive Lineman |
Jermaine Smith, Georgia |
| Wide Receiver/Linebacker |
Derek Lee, Georgia |
| Wide Receiver/Defensive Back |
Randy Gatewood, Arizona |
| Offensive Specialist |
Damian Harrell, Colorado |
| Defensive Specialist |
Jerald Brown, Columbus |
| Defensive Specialist |
Eddie Moten, Philadelphia |
| Kicker |
Remy Hamilton, Los Angeles |
2006 ALL-ARENA SECOND TEAM
| POSITION |
PLAYER, TEAM |
| Quarterback |
Joe Hamilton, Orlando |
| Fullback/Linebacker |
Marlion Jackson, Las Vegas |
| Offensive/Defensive Lineman |
Khreem Smith*, Chicago |
| Offensive/Defensive Lineman |
Ernest Allen, Philadelphia |
| Offensive/Defensive Lineman |
Joe Minucci, Nashville |
| Wide Receiver/Linebacker |
Lawrence Samuels, Tampa Bay |
| Wide Receiver/Defensive Back |
Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles |
| Offensive Specialist |
Siaha Burley, Utah |
| Defensive Specialist |
Rashad Floyd, Colorado |
| Defensive Specialist |
Clevan Thomas, San Jose |
| Kicker |
Clay Rush, Colorado |
*Rookie
Remaining 2006 AFL Award Announcements:
Thursday, May 18 – U.S. Army All-Ironman Team
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
