By: Stephen Evans
June 2, 2004

TAMPA, FL -- Tampa Bay Storm wide receiver/linebacker Lawrence
Samuels and and offensive/ defensive lineman Nyle Wiren were named to
the Arena Football League's All-Arena team, it was announced
Wednesday.

Both Samuels and Wiren received second-team All-Arena honors.

One of the premier Ironmen in the league, Samuels played in all 16
games for the Storm in 2004. He finished second on the team in
receptions (81) and receiving yards (951) and third in scoring (70)
and all-purpose yards (978). Samuels also recorded 27.5 tackles,
seven pass breakups, five fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, and
two interceptions on defense.

The 11th-year player moved into second place on the Storm career
receptions list during the 2004 season. He also moved into second
place on the team's receiving yards and interceptions list and fifth
on the pass breakups list.

Wiren, who finished his seventh AFL season in 2004, recorded a career-
high 6.0 sacks in 12 games. He played the last half of the year with
a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Despite the injury, Wiren put
off season-ending surgery and managed to move up to second place on
the Storm's career sacks list. In addition to his six sacks, Wiren
led all linemen with 26.0 tackles and collected three forced fumbles
and two pass breakups.

The award marks the second consecutive second-team All-Arena honor
for Samuels. Wiren received an AFL postseason award for the first
time in his career.

The Orlando Predators led all teams with five selections among the
two All-Arena squads. The Los Angeles Avengers had three selections,
while four teams, including Tampa Bay, had two.

The Tampa Bay Storm, seeded seventh in the AFL postseason, open the
2004 playoffs on Saturday afternoon when they take on the No. 2 seed
San Jose SaberCats. The game kicks off at 2:45 pm Eastern and can be
seen on NBC Sports (News Channel 8). The game can also be heard live
on 620-AM WDAE.

ALL-ARENA FIRST TEAM
Quarterback: Tony Graziani, Los Angeles
Fullback/Linebacker: Dan Curran, New Orleans
Offensive/Defensive lineman: Tom Briggs, Austin
Offensive/Defensive lineman: Bryan Henderson, Arizona
Offensive/Defensive lineman: John Moyer, Chicago
Wide receiver/Linebacker: Cory Fleming, Orlando
Wide receiver/Defensive back: Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles
Offensive specialist: Marcus Nash, Las Vegas
Defensive specialist: Kenny McEntyre, Orlando
Defensive specialist: Omarr Smith, San Jose
Kicker: Jay Taylor, Orlando*

* Indicates Rookie

ALL-ARENA SECOND TEAM
Quarterback: Mark Grieb, San Jose
Fullback/Linebacker: Rupert Grant, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive lineman: Tim Martin, New Orleans
Offensive/Defensive lineman: Jermaine Smith, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive lineman: Nyle Wiren, Tampa Bay
Wide receiver/Linebacker: Lawrence Samuels, Tampa Bay
Wide receiver/Defensive back: Will Pettis, Dallas
Offensive specialist: Damian Harrell, Colorado
Defensive specialist: Rashad Floyd, Colorado
Defensive specialist: Kevin Gaines, Georgia
Kicker: Remy Hamilton, Los Angeles