A Pair of Talons Earn Week 8 Awards

The Arena Football League honored Gabe Nyenhuis and Carlese Franklin for their performances against Oklahoma City.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 11:45 am

By: News On 6

Originally Published: May 26, 2010 7:32 PM CDT

AFL League Reports

TULSA, Oklahoma (Arena Football League) – Talons’ Defensive End Gabe Nyenhuis and Wide Receiver Carlese Franklin have earned week 8 honors. Nyenhuis was named the Riddell defensive player of the week and Franklin was honored as the JLS Ironman of the week.

Nyenhuis spent the majority of the night last Saturday in Yard Dawgz QB Tommy Grady’s face. Nyenhuis finished the night with four sacks (now leads the league with 7 on the season), five unassisted tackles (3 of them for a loss), three forced fumbles and one pass deflection.

Franklin had a great night on both sides of the ball. On offense he finished with 17 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns along with five receptions for 62 receiving yards and three scores. On defense, Franklin had one unassisted tackle and played well on special teams all night.