Islanders' Robinson earns honor
Advertiser Staff
Hawaiian Islanders defensive specialist Joshua Robinson has been selected the ADT Security Services National Defensive Player of the Week by the arenafootball2 league.
Robinson, a 6-foot, 195-pounder from Idaho State, helped the Islanders defeat the Central Valley Coyotes, 54-48, last Saturday night at the Blaisdell Arena.
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The second-year Islanders defender amassed 12.5 tackles, setting a team record and tying him for season-high honors with Florida's Quincy Sorrell.
Robinson's 11 solo tackles are also a franchise high. He also recovered a fumble and intercepted a pass in the first half.
Robinson is the second Islanders player to win a weekly award. Eddie Klaneski received similar honors last season.
Memphis quarterback Brian Jones was chosen the Baby Ruth Real Deal Offensive Player of the Week and Columbus wide receiver/defensive back Terence Samuel was selected the U.S. Army Ironman Player of the Week.
The Islanders (5-2) host the San Diego Riptide (2-5) in another key West Division game Friday. Kickoff at Blaisdell Arena is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
The teams met on May 8 with the Islanders winning in overtime, 55-54, on Darnell Arceneaux's two-point conversion.
