2007 Player Rankings for Week 10

by Simon McGrother
May 2, 2007

Week 9 is in the books. A more predictable week than usual, with only a mild peppering of shocks - Tampa Bay scoring 34 was a surprise to no-one, but that score proving enough for a win is beyond belief, particularly against the Destroyers, whose only reversal in the previous 4 games was by 2 points against the Desperados. The Dragons pummeling the Rattlers is only a surprise until you include the fact that Aaron Garcia was back for New York and Randy Gatewood was missing once more for the Rattlers - might be worth keeping in mind if you are suddenly going to start choosing the Dragons in your pick 'em league. No great surprise that the ever-improving SaberCats crushing the Blaze, but the manner of the victory suggests that the Blaze really might be in a serious slump and that everyone better watch out for those long-toothed kitties.

Chris Griesen, Georgia Joe Germaine, Utah Clint Dolezel, Dallas Mark Grieb, San Jose Sherdrick Bonner, Arizona Matt D'Orazio, Chicago Shane Stafford, Orlando Aaron Garcia, New York Andy Kelly, New Orleans (BYE) Brian Jones, Las Vegas John Dutton, Colorado Adrian McPherson, Austin Matt Nagy, Columbus Chad Salisbury, Grand Rapids Sonnie Cumbie, Los Angeles Raymond Philyaw, Kansas City Juston Wood, Philadelphia Jeff Smoker, Nashville Tony Graziani, Philadelphia (IR) John Kaleo, Tampa Bay Brett Dietz, Tampa Bay Rohan Davey, New York Stoney Case, Tampa Bay (IR) Steve Bellisari, New Orleans (BYE) Clint Stoerner, Philadelphia Micheal Bishop, Grand Rapids

Ten more TDs for Chris Griesen in an outstanding season. Impact player of the week is probably Aaron Garcia returning for New York and elevating them to a good win over the Rattlers. Probably a nice game to come back in, since Arizona cannot defend, but a big confidence boost for the struggling Dragons. Bad day for Sherdrick Bonner despite 6 TDs, his 4 interceptions were probably the difference between the teams. Another QB who'll try to forget week 9 is Raymond Philyaw, who lost the battle of the lack-luster offenses to John Dutton and the Crush, throwing only 3TDs and 2 picks in the process. And in shock late breaking news, Juston Wood is a considerably better QB than Clint Stoerner - that was a toughy!

Siaha Burley, Utah Bobby Sippio, Chicago Chris Jackson, Georgia Ben Nelson, San Jose Troy Bergeron, Georgia Mike Horacek, New York Damien Harrell, Colorado Will Pettis, Dallas Derrick Lewis, Austin James Roe, San Jose Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles Charles Frederick, Kansas City Derek Lee, Georgia Timon Marshall, Grand Rapids Damian Groce, Columbus Marcus Nash, Dallas Cornelius Bonner, Nashville Randy Gatewood, Arizona (Injury watch) Charles Pauley, Philadelphia Trandon Harvey, Arizona Kevin Nickerson, Austin Etu Molden, Las Vegas TT Toliver, Tampa Bay Sean Scott, Philadelphia Jeremiah Pope, Arizona (IR) Rodney Wright, San Jose (IR) Javarus Dudley, Orlando Lenzie Jackson, Los Angeles Kenny Henderson, New Orleans (BYE) Kenny Higgins, Nashville Tyronne Jones, New Orleans (BYE) (IR) Lawrence Samuels, Tampa Bay Andy McCullough, Chicago Thabiti Davis, Las Vegas David Saunders, Columbus (IR) DeAndrew Rubin, Orlando (IR) Willie Quinnie, Colorado Jerel Myers, Kansas City Jimmy Fryzel, Orlando (IR) Brad Pyatt, Colorado Otis Amey, Austin Ryan Dennard, Utah Jacques Rumph, New Orleans (BYE) Kevin Swayne, New York (IR) Robert Quiroga, Los Angeles Kevin McKenzie, Arizona Chris Anthony, New York Darcey Levy, Columbus James Jordan, New Orleans (BYE) Joe Douglass, Las Vegas Aaron Boone, Utah Alonzo Nix, Colorado Andrae Thurman, Dallas Demetris Bendross, Nashville (IR) Rob Turner, Los Angeles Ron Johnson, Orlando Robert Redd, Colordao Josh Bush, Columbus Kevin Prentiss, Las Vegas (IR) Jerome Riley, Grand Rapids Marcus Knight, Columbus Curtis Fagan, Arizona

Staggering performance by Timon Marshall , who in addition to scoring 7 TDs, (6 receiving, 1 return) had over 400 total yds. Huge day also for Kenny Henderson who equaled a league record with 19 catches, 4 of them for TDs and 190 yards, not enough to beat the Force for whom Troy Bergeron matched Henderon - in the scoring column at least. Not such a great day for Damian Groce, 2 TDs and 61 yds would be a decent effort, if you were a 2nd choice receiver against a tough defense - but when you are 1st choice and up against the Storm - owners are looking for just a little more. Similar mediocrity from Kevin Ingram and Lenzie Jackson of LA - for whom the visit of Grand Rapids promised so much more than 2 scores each. Lucky for LA, Robert Quiroga stepped up with 4 TDs, and moves up the list.

Dan Alexander, Nashville Bo Kelly, Arizona (Injury watch) Lonnie Ford, Los Angeles Torrance Marshall, Tampa Bay Ja'Mar Toombs, New York Brian Johnson, San Jose Marlon Moye-Moore, Orlando Dawan Moss, Kansas City Chris Ryan, Grand Rapids Robert Thomas, Colorado Josh White, Dallas Harold Wells, Columbus James Lynch, New Orleans (BYE) Kevin Nagle, Orlando Dan Curran, New Orleans (BYE) (IR) Sedrick Robinson, Austin Bob McMillen, Chicago Josh Rue, Las Vegas Kevin Nagle, Orlando John Richter, Georgia Chad Dukes, Austin Chris Robinson, Utah Frank Carter, Utah Wes Ours, Philadelphia Byron Douzart, Kansas City Phil Glover, San Jose John Peaua, Colorado Bruce McClure, Georgia

Big week for Marlon Moye-Moore with 27 yards and 3 scores. Naturally his efforts were matched by Dan Alexander, but when Dan fails to break a record it hardly seems worth mentioning his name. Brian Johnson continues to impress for San Jose - one begins to wonder if the timing of their general improvement and Johnson becoming more of a threat is merely a coincidence. Lonnie Ford had a couple of scores for the Avengers to strengthen his positioning the rankings. Lastly Dawan Moss appears to have convinced the Brigade that he should get the carries rather than Charles Frederick - with 9 carries for 20 yards and 3 scores he very well might have a point.

Rashad Floyd, Colorado Chris D. Brown, New Orleans (BYE) Eddie Moten, Philadelphia Jeroid Johnson, Tampa Bay Lin-J Shell, Orlando Clevan Thomas, San Jose Hamin Milligan, Georgia DeJuan Alfonzo, Chicago Nate Coggins, Austin Willie Gary, Georgia Brandon Hefflin, Columbus DaShane Dennis, New York Jermaine Jones, Dallas Jonathan Ordway, Chicago Terrance Joseph, Los Angeles Dennison Robinson, Chicago Keyuo Craver, Arizona Joseph Todd, FA Damen Wheeler, Los Angeles Rober' Freeman, Columbus Chris Angel, Colorado Jeremy Unertl, Chicago Omarr Smith, San Jose Keon Raymond, Nashville William (Roc) Haith, New Orleans (BYE) Damon Mason, Austin Arnold Parker, Los Angeles Kahlid Naziruddin, Tampa Bay Clarence Lawson, Utah Reggie Doster, Georgia Force James Bethea, Los Angeles Earthwind Moreland, Las Vegas Denario Smalls, Kansas City Chuck Wesley, Grand Rapids Eddie Canonico, Las Vegas Ahmad Hawkins, Nashville Bobby Keyes, Dallas Kelvin Hunter, New Orleans (BYE) Kenny McEntyre, Kansas City Dahnel Singfield, Las Vegas Johnnie Harris, Grand Rapids Traco Rachal, Tampa Bay Ryan Bowers, Orlando Calvin Spears, New Orleans (BYE)

Reggie Doster made 12 tackles for the Force, and accordingly registers on the rankings for the first time this year. Our old friend Billy Parker was involved in everything for New York and with the Dragons showing some spirit may feature more prominently in the second half of the season. And Chuck Wesley reminded us that he has big points potential with 10 tackles and a pick.

A. J. Haglund, San Jose Mark Lewis, Austin Todd Sievers, Dallas Steve Videtich, Utah Brian Gowins, Grand Rapids Steve Azar, Las Vegas Jason Ball, Colorado Xavier Beitia, Georgia Dan Frantz, Chicago Remy Hamilton, Los Angeles Gary Kral, Arizona Todd France, Philadelphia Eric Houle, New Orleans (BYE) Carter Warley, New York Clay Rush, Kansas City Peter Martinez, Columbus Jason Witczak, Nashville Jay Taylor, Orlando Seth Marler, Tampa Bay

Remy Hamilton was star kicker of the day hitting everything he attempted and even recovering an onside kick. Carter Warley moves up on the promise of better times to come in New York. Las Vegas' continuing woes take their toll on Steve Azar, who cannot be expected to score if the Gladiators cannot move the ball.

Simon McGrother is a founding member of ArenaFootballOnline.com, the #1 source for Arena Fantasy Football information, and has been following the Arena Football League for 4 years.

Contact Simon at smcgrother@arenafootballonline.com

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