In the past 42 hours XFLboard.com has received 4,125 counting votes for XFL Players of the Week. The votes have been tabulated and here are the results:
XFL Offensive Player of the Week
Jim Druckenmiller
Quarterback
Memphis Maniax 51.7% of Fan Vote
Completing 26 of 40, Druckenmiller passed for 413 yards and three touchdowns in Memphis’ 29-23 win over Chicago. “Druck” was also instrumental in engineering the Maniax win with a scoring drive which included the game winning TD. Druckenmiller also led the team in rushing with 54 yards on six carries.
Fan Comments:
“Druck proved all his doubters wrong. With his top reciever out he thrashed Chicago’s secondary and showed that he has what it takes to get the job done when your two best weapons(Salaam and Prentiss) are both out. ”
“Rashan Salaam goes down, Jim Druckenmiller steps up!”
“Druck drove the Crazy Train to victory in the Asylum!”
“Brilliantly led a come from behind (first home) victory, against an Enforcer team without first & second team running backs.”
Runner Ups:
Jeff Brohm – Orlando Rage – QB – 18.2% of fan vote. Charles Jordan – Memphis Maniax – 11.2% of fan vote
Saladin McCullough – LA Xtreme – 11.1% of fan vote
XFL Defensive Player of the Week
Chris Shelling
Defensive Back
Birmingham Thunderbolts 31.3% of Fan Vote
With 11 tackles and 6 assists Shelling had a big game against the Xtreme.
Fan Comments:
“He was all over the field against the Xtreme.”
“Shelling had two handfuls of second efforts to inspire the Bolts defense. Unfortunately it was not enough to stop LA.”
“Shelling was in on almost every tackle made.”
Runner Ups: James Burgess – Orlando Rage– 14.1% of Fan Vote Brad Trout – NY/NJ Hitmen– 11.8% of Fan Vote
XFL Lineman of the Week
Bill Duff
Defensive Tackle
Orlando Rage 31.9% of Fan Vote
Helped to keep the Outlaws Offense in check with 5 tackles and and an amazing three sacks.
Fan Comments:
“The sackmeister!”
“Three sacks kept Las Vegas off the scoreboard.”
Runner Ups: Antonio Edwards – Las Vegas Outlaws– 17.5% of Fan Vote
XFL Special Teams Player of the Week
Jimmy Cunningham
Kick Returner
San Francisco Demons 44.4% of Fan Vote
The one bright spot in the Demons loss was the brilliant punt/kick returning of Jimmy “the Jet” CUnningham. Cunningham’s highlight reel includes a 63 yard return for a much needed touchdown.
Fan Comments:
“63 yard punt return for TD”
“So that’s why they call him the ‘Jet’?!”
“The one bright spot for the Demons this week”
Runner Ups: Paul McCallum – Las Vegas Outlaws – Kicker – 19.4% of Fan Vote
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Jim Druckenmiller
Jim Druckenmiller
Jimmy Cunningham
