2006 (Orlando): Week 1 (Georgia)-Tallied five tackles, including one tackle-for-loss and a pass defense...Limited Georiga star receiver Derek Lee to just 75 yeards and one touchdown on eight receptions, keeping big receiver in check for most of the game...Week 2 (Kansas City)- Solid outing for veteran, recording two tackles with a pair of break-ups...Week 3 (Philadelphia)- Left game in second quarter with hyper-extended knee, but returned to play rest of game...finished with six solo tackles and four assists...totals included ½ tackle-for-loss, one pass defense and one fumble recovery...Week 4 (Tampa Bay)-Earned devensive player of game honors despite playing slight more than one quarter...had one tackle in game, but forced fumble on play, recovered ball and raced 35 yards for a touchdown...play marked McEntyre’s 16th career touchdown, the most ever by a defensive specialist...limped onto field in final secons of game on Tampa Bay kickoff and recovered an on-sides kick...Week 5 (New York)-Had 4.5 tackles with no pass defenses in Week 5 loss to dragons...Week 6 (Los Angles)-Solid game on defensive side of ball, posting 4.5 total tackles with one pass defense...Week 7 (Arizona)-Had 1.5 tackles against Rattlers and batted down a two-point conversion...Week 8 (Dallas)-Posted 3.5 tackles with one pass defense in loss to Desperados...Week 9 (Austin)- Had best game of season, posting season-high 6.0 tackles, including five solo stops and a pair of assists...one tackle came on a third and one running play to fullback that McEntyre stopped for three-yard loss...added a pass defense and his 60th career interception...Week 10 (Chicago): Led Predators in tackles (6.0)...also credited with one pass defense and one fumble recovery...Week 11 (Columbus)- Was runner-up for “Defensive Player of Game” honors, recording four tackles with one interception and one pass defense...interception cam in in Predators end zone, preventing touchdown and leading to a 14 point swing in game...Week 12 (Georgia)-Earned “Defensive Player of Game” honors, recording seven solo stops, 2 tackles-for-loss, 2 forced fumbles, and a pass break up...Week 13 (Tampa Bay)-Posted outstanding game, recording 4.5 tackles with season-high three pass defenses...also picked fourth quarter pass and returned it for a touchdown...touchdown was his 15th defensive touchdown of his illustrious career...Week 14 (Colorado)-Solid game by veteran, recording three tackles with a pair of pass break-up and an interception...Week 15 (Kansas City)-Recorded 3.5 tackles with one pass defense...performance earned McEntyre ADT Defensive Player of the Game honors as he hlped shut down Jerel Myers...Week 16 (Austin)- Started and played out half snaps in Austin game...was not scheduled to play, but was activated when DeAndrew Rubin was unable to go because of family emergency...had one tackle and one pass defense in game...Week 18 (Philadelphia)- Posted 5.5 Tackles on defense...Week 19 (Dallas)-Inactive for heel injury...Week 20 (ArenaBowl XX Chicago)-Posted 6.5 tackles with one pass defense.
2005: Played in 14 regular season games, leading Predators in tackles (57), interceptions (5) and pass break-ups (13)...Was named to the Arena Football League’s first unit of the All-Arena team for a 6th consecutive time – tying Barry Wagner (1992-97) for the most consecutive appearances in AFL history...Came up with 55th career interception in Week 2 win at Arizona...Made one of top plays of season at Chicago in Week 5. With Predators trailing by four mid-way through the fourth quarter, McEntyre stripped ball from Rush receiver near the Predators goal line and recovered the fumble. Play spurred a 21-0 Predators run that allowed Orlando to take control of game...Earned Defensive Player of Game and ADT Defensive Player of Week honors against New Orleans in Week 7, posting a pair of interceptions and a pair of pass break-ups to go with six tackles in huge Predators win...Was selected Defensive Player of Game for second time in three weeks with seven tackles, two pass break-ups, a forced fumble and fumble recovery against Austin in Week 9...Earned Defensive Player of Game with four tackles as Predators shut down New Orleans potent passing attack for second time this year.
2004 (Orlando): Named first unit of the All-Arena team and “AFL Defensive Player of the Year” for a third time...Played in all 16 regular season games, posting 85.5 tackles with nine interceptions and 11 pass defenses...Had a career-high four fumble recoveries in season...Led Predators in tackles, making 11.0 total stops (10 solo)&posted his first interception of season and 47th of his career...also batted down one pass in Week 2 win over Austin...Had solid all-around game against Carolina in Week 4, helping spearhead a defense that held Carolina to 43 total points...made 4.5 tackles with a key fumble recovery...Led team in tackles for third time this season, recording six total stops (all solo)...had important play in game with first quarter interception that led to touchdown and early 21-0 lead for Predators in win over Indiana...Had solid game in Week 7 game vs. Georgia, recording seven total tackles with one pass defense and one interception...pick came late in game, where McEntyre made great interception of deflected ball and returned it 24-yards to give Predators a chance to take the lead in the final minute of game...pick was McEntyre’s third of season and 49th of career, moving him to with one interception of league’s all-time record...Posted great all-around game vs. Las Vegas in Week 8...had 5.5 tackles, including five solo stops to go with two pass defenses, a fumble recovery and a TFL...also recovered an on-sides kick late in game to help preserve Predators lead...barely missed tying AFL career interception record with four near-misses, including an interception that was nullified by a roughing the passer penalty...Posted 3.5 tackles on defense vs. Georgia in Week 11 and picked one pass...interception was McEntyre’s 50th career interception, tying Durwood Roquemore for most interceptions in team history...Broke AFL career interception record, posting his 51st and 52nd career picks in second half of game...led Predators in tackles with five and also had 1 PD in game...had third interception called back on a flag away from ball, but still increased his season total to league-leading six...play earned McEntyre “ADT Defensive Player of Week” award...Had three tackles and posted his 7th interception of season vs. Tampa Bay in Week 13...made his 100th consecutive start for Predators...returned interception 19 yards in a key play that helped Predators to a 23-0 run in 4th quarter...Nominated for AFL Defensive Player of Week and named Game’s Defensive Player vs. New Orleans in Week 14 with an outstanding outing that included a pair of interceptions, four solo tackles, 1 TFL and three pass deflections...returned second interception 18 yards for a touchdown, his 15th career score as a defensive specialist...two interceptions gave Mac a league-leading nine on the season...Earned Defensive Player of Game honors for stellar play against Wranglers in Week 15...led Predators with 7.5 tackles, including one pass break-up...played major role in limiting high-scoring Austin offense to just 152 total passing yards and season-low 26 points...Posted 3.5 tackles in first round loss to Chicago...picked off one pass on defense to give him 11 post-season picks.
2003 (Orlando): One of the top “big play” men in Arena Football League history, McEntyre had another sensational year in 2003...a defensive specialist who does not return kicks, McEntyre still managed to score six touchdowns during the season (including playoffs), returning three interceptions, two on-sides kicks and recovering a fumble in the end zone for scores...Finished campaign with team-leading 89.5 tackles (83 solo, 13 assists), also picked off 10 passes, batted down 19 others, recovered two fumbles and had one TFL...Season earned McEntyre first team All-AFL for fourth consecutive year...also finished in top three for Defensive Player of the Year honors...Posted three multi-interception games during course of season...Had best defensive game of year to date against Carolina in Week 4, recording two interceptions and 8.5 tackles...returned first pick 15 yards for his 8th career touchdown on interception returns (7 regular season, 1 post season)...second pick gave him 38 for his career (regular season games)&led team in tackles for second time this season...Moved from wide-side corner in Week 5 game to help slow down New York’s high-flying offense...recorded six tackles with a pass defense in game...also came up with one of the game’s key plays when he recovered a fumble near the Predators goal line...Orlando would score after turnover, resulting in 14-point swing in game...also thwarted any chance of a New York comeback by returning on-sides kick 12 yards for a touchdown to up Predators lead to 16 points late in game...Led Predators with season-high 10 total tackles (9 solo, 2 assist)and also had one pass defense, saving a touchdown by batting down ball in first quarter in Week 8 game vs. Georgia...Led team for the second consecutive week in tackles, recording 6 solo tackles...had the only Predator interception, returning the ball 27 yards for a touchdown...also returned one kickoff for 11 yards and a touchdown in loss to Los Angeles...Had huge game against Week 11 game against Destroyers, setting personal best with three interceptions...had a 4th interception called back for a defensive hold away from the ball...posted 4.5 tackles, including one tackle for loss...returned three picks for 68 total yards, including a 45-yard touchdown...TD gave McEntyre 3 INT returns for touchdowns this season and nine during his career...also returned fumble for TD, but play was nullified by false start penalty on Buffalo...had one pass defense, batting ball away from receiver that was picked off by Thabiti Davis...earned Game MVP honors and AFL Defensive Player of the Week honors for play...Turned in second consecutive sensational game in week 11 (Las Vegas)...recording a pair of interceptions and a fumble recovery to earn Game MVP and Arena Football League “Defensive Player of the Game” honors for a second straight week...interceptions upped his season total to eight and gave him five in two games...fumble recovery was probably key play of game...with Las Vegas trailing by just seven, the Gladiators were faced with a fourth and goal on the one...McEntyre’s recovery and 41-yard run back of Jay McDonagh’s fumble not only prevented Las Vegas from tying the score at halftime, but allowed Orlando to take a 14-point lead when two fouls on New Jersey (face mask and unsportsmanlike conduct) gave Predators and un-timed play at end of half and resulted in 14-point halftime lead...Orlando scored 21 points resulting in potential 42-point swing off of McEntyre’s three turnovers...finished game with four tackles...Made game-saving play in overtime vs. Colorado, tipping ball away from Damien Harrell and making interception in end zone to end game...added 3.5 tackles in contest...had second interception called back on off-sides penalty and nearly missed a third interception when he came off his man and got to fullback just a split second too late to prevent a Colorado touchdown...Led a defense that allowed just two offensive touchdowns all game against Carolina in Week 15...posted 3.5 total tackles, including two solo stops, three assists and a pass defense...Had huge game to end regular season vs. Detroit, recording a team-leading 5.5 tackles to go with season-high four pass defenses and his 10th interception of season...two of four pass defenses came in end zone to prevent touchdowns...returned interception 15 yards to up his season-leading total to 139 yards on 10 INT returns...Continued his penchant for making big plays in the post-season against New York in opening round of playoffs...recovered an Aaron Garcia fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in second quarter to give Predators a 35-12 lead...play was McEntyre’s sixth touchdown this season...also picked off Garcia in the first quarter, which Jay Gruden converted into a touchdown...finished game with five total tackles...pick was McEntyre’s 10th in post-season, second most in league history.
2002 (Orlando): Earned first team All-Arena...nominated for Defensive Player of Year for third consecutive year (won in 2001 and 2000)...Posted 61 total tackles with eight interceptions and 21 pass break-ups on regular season...Had outstanding open season game vs. Georgia, recording one interception (8 yards) to go with two tackles and three pass defenses...Solid all-around effort that included 1 tackle, 2 pass defenses and 1 interception against Chicago in Week 2...Had outstanding game against New Jersey despite playing with leg injury...switched to safety to replace injured Richard Jones...had team-leading 7.5 total tackles and four total pass defenses...totals included two interceptions...first pick came on last play of first half to prevent touchdown and keep Predators within 10 points At 23-13...second pick came in third quarter and led to Predators touchdown that cut gap to 30-25...Turned in another top game in Week 5 vs. Grand Rapids, recording five tackles (2 solo) to go with three pass defenses and his fifth interception of the 2002 season...also forced one fumble on defense...Led all Predators in tackles with 7.5 stops against Firebirds (Week 6)...recorded league-leading sixth interception of season in second quarter, picking off Raymond Philyaw in end zone to prevent touchdown...Made play of game in Week 11 win over Carolina, intercepting John Fitzgerald with just 14 seconds to go in first half, returning ball 19 yards for a touchdown...play gave Predators a 12-point lead in game and set tone for victory...also recorded five tackles with an additional pass defense...touchdown was seventh of career (6 regular season and 1 playoff)...pick also gave Kenny seven for season and was his 44th interception in just 64 career games (including playoffs)...Had 3.5 tackles and two pass defenses in Week 12 win over Tampa Bay, while splitting coverage on Tampa Bay's two most dangerous receivers...had 8th interception of season nullified by questionable pass interference call in fourth quarter...Played key role in Week 14 win over Dallas...stopped drive in first quarter with his eighth interception of season...added five tackles, while limiting Shannon Culver to 52 yards on five receptions with no scores...made perhaps biggest play of game with one-on-one tackle of Culver after seven yard reception on key 3rd and 10 play...forced Dallas to go for field goal and set up Predators game-winning drive...combined with defensive teammates to limit Dallas to 193 passing yards and just 207 total yards in game...Led Predators with eight tackles in game in playoff win over Buffalo, including seven solo stops...had one pass defense in game, making key knockdown in end zone to prevent touchdown...anchored a defensive backfield that gave up just one passing touchdown in game...Recorded 6.5 tackles in quarterfinal win over Gladiators...Had two tackles and a pass defense in semifinal loss to SaberCats.
2001 (Orlando): Earned first team All-Arena and Arena Football League Defensive Player of the Year honors with an outstanding season that included 10 interceptions 21 pass defenses and 52 total tackles...Did not have an interception in first three games...had monster game in Week 5 against Nashville, intercepting two passes and batting down four others... Starting with Nashville game, McEntyre went on a six game tear that included 33 tackles, seven interceptions and 13 pass defenses as Predators ripped off six-game winning streak...Had two interceptions against Toronto and New Jersey...returned one of the interceptions against Toronto 25 yards for a touchdown...Had six tackles with an interception in Week 14 against Buffalo, which helped Predators clinch a playoff spot.
2000 (Orlando): Posted sensational season, recording 11 pass interceptions and 16 pass defenses in earning first team All-Arena and "Arena Defensive Player of the Year" honors... Season stats included 50.5 total tackles with 11 interceptions and 16 pass defenses...eight of interceptions came in first seven games as Orlando jumped out to 7-0 start... Had career high three interceptions in road win over Nashville in Week 6...Posted two interceptions and three pass defenses against Tampa Bay in Week 5...Added one or more interceptions in four consecutive games during the streak...Moved game to another level in playoffs, recording three interceptions and 11 tackles in leading Predators to second world title.
1999 (Orlando): Left off first and second units of All-Arena team despite leading the league in interceptions (7)...Had solid all around year with 15 other pass break-ups and 62.5 total tackles...Set an Arena Football League record by returning three interceptions for touchdowns in regular season and added a 4th in first round win at top-seeded Tampa Bay...Posted two interceptions in season opener, returning first one for touchdown...second pick came in end zone to preserve Orlando's victory...Returned interception 16 yards for touchdown in Week 3 win vs. Houston...Limited Albany superstar Eddie Brown to just 5 receptions for 64 yards and just one score in win over Albany in Week 5...had an interception and four pass defenses in that game...Made three tackles and pass defense against Tampa Bay (7/11) but was forced to leave game with Hamstring injury...Monster game against Buffalo, making six tackles, three pass defenses and an interception he returned 16 yards for a touchdown to earn Game MVP honors against in regular season finale...performance led Predators to victory and allowed Orlando to clinch 8th and final playoff spot...Recorded 5 pass defenses and two interceptions in opening round of playoffs as Orlando knocked off top-seeded Tampa Bay 40-19...returned final interception 47 yards for a touchdown on final play of game..Led all Predators with 6 total stops (5 solo) in semifinal win over second-seeded Iowa...Led team with 8 total tackles in ArenaBowl XIII loss to Albany, but did record his third interception of the post-season.
1998 (Orlando): Came off the refused to report list and played in just one regular season game...recorded one tackle and one pass defense while limiting Florida star Bernard Holmes to just two catches for 11 yards in AFL debut...Came up big in just second career AFL game in quarterfinal vs. Nashville...intercepted two passes in the end zone and knocked down two others while recording five tackles in Orlando's 58-43 win...Knocked down two passes and added seven tackles in Orlando's road win over Arizona in semifinals...Posted four tackles, two pass defenses and an interception in Orlando's 62-31 win in ArenaBowl XII
Other Professional Experience: Played 1998 season for Frankfurt, after spending three seasons with the London Monarch (1995-97)...Led World League in interceptions with five in 1996, returning one 66 yards for a touchdown...128 interception return yards also led league...Attended NFL pre-season camps with Indianapolis (1994), Pittsburgh (1995) and Kansas City (1996 and 1997)...was on Pittsburgh's developmental squad in 1995.
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College: Played two seasons of football and one of basketball at Kansas State...Recorded 118 career tackles with four interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and six pass defenses...Played in 11 games for K-State in the 1992-93 hoop season...originally signed a basketball scholarship to Kansas State out of Cloud County Community College, where he did not play football.
Personal: Nicknamed "The Glove" for his tight coverages and ball hawking ability...Self-taught, but avid golfer, Kenny regularly shoots in the mid to low 80's...Strong candidate for Al Lucas Award in 2006 after organizing golf tournament to raise funds for hurricane victims last October...efforts in Golf for the Gulf Tournament raised nearly $10,000 for hurricane relief efforts...Also participated in a school supply collection drive for underprivileged kids, worked with wife on a Christmas project to collect toys for kids, was a member of the AFL Army Boot Camp – which paid visits to area high school to teach importance of education, team work and physical fitness, visited schools as part of Orange County Career Day and served meals to homeless at Salvation over Thanksgiving as part of a busy off-season community relations calendar...All-district and all-metro in football at Plano High School (TX)...did not compete in basketball until junior college...Majored in business at K-State...Born in Dallas, TX...35-years-old...born December 12, 1970...married (Sharisse), resides in Orlando in the off-season.
