Lawrence Samuels
Encyclopedia
Lawrence 'Law Dogg' Samuels (born May 1, 1970 in Mobile
, Alabama
) is a 6' 2" 210 pound Arena Football League wide receiver
/linebacker
with the Tampa Bay Storm
. He is the offensive coordinator
and receivers coach
for the Wharton High School
Wildcats. Samuels played his college football
at the University of West Alabama
. In 2002 he was an assistant coach and wide receivers coach at Central High School in Brooksville, Florida
. His brother, Chris Samuels
, is a 6-time pro-bowler in the NFL.
Lawrence is married to wife Kellei. They have two daughters Landry and Wilson.
for over 30 yards (31 yards) in his first tenure with the Predators. In 2001 Law Dogg left the Storm and played the season
with the New Jersey Gladiators, catching 65 passes (a career high at the time) for 742 yards, just short of his 844 yard career high receiving season he recorded the year before with Tampa Bay. After a single season in New Jersey, Samuels returned to Tampa, where he has been ever since. From 2003-2007, Samuels notched 1,000+ yards receiving in 4 of 5 seasons, including back-to-back-to-back 1,100 yard+ seasons in 2005
, 2006
, and 2007
. Was named MVP of ArenaBowl XVII
.
In 2007, after 5 losses to begin the season, Lawrence Samuels was again named to the AFL's All Ironman Team after leading the Storm to a #3 seed in the playoffs. 100+ catches, 1000+ yards, and 10+ TDs also helped Samuels earn the honor.
On June 15, 2008 Samuels became the first receiver in AFL history to record 1,000 career receptions. http://www.arenafootball.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=1480626&DB_OEM_ID=3500
www.lawrence_sanuels.com
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. It is located on the Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 during the 2010 census. It is the largest...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
) is a 6' 2" 210 pound Arena Football League wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
/linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
with the Tampa Bay Storm
Tampa Bay Storm
The Tampa Bay Storm are an Arena Football League team based in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. They play their home games in the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa....
. He is the offensive coordinator
Offensive coordinator
An offensive coordinator is a member of the coaching staff of a gridiron football team who is in charge of the offense. Generally, along with his defensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
and receivers coach
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
for the Wharton High School
Paul R. Wharton High School
Paul R. Wharton High School is located on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in New Tampa, Florida . It is one of 24 high schools in the Hillsborough County Public Schools system. The facility was dedicated to Mr. Paul R. Wharton, who served the Hillsborough County school system for 38 years...
Wildcats. Samuels played his college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at the University of West Alabama
University of West Alabama
The University of West Alabama is a public university located in Livingston, Alabama, United States. It is currently on probation with its regional accrediting body....
. In 2002 he was an assistant coach and wide receivers coach at Central High School in Brooksville, Florida
Brooksville, Florida
Brooksville is an incorporated city in Hernando County, Florida, in the United States. It is the county seat of Hernando County. It is a suburban city included in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. His brother, Chris Samuels
Chris Samuels
-Washington Redskins:Samuels immediately became the starting left tackle for the Redskins and has since been selected to six Pro Bowls. In 2000, Samuels was one of only four players on offense to start every game, joining Jon Jansen, Mark Fischer and Stephen Alexander. Samuels won co-Offensive...
, is a 6-time pro-bowler in the NFL.
Lawrence is married to wife Kellei. They have two daughters Landry and Wilson.
AFL
Lawrence Samuels made his AFL debut in 1992 with the Orlando Predators racking up 24 receptions through the 2000 season2000 Arena Football League season
The 2000 Arena Football League season was the 14th season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Orlando Predators, who defeated the Nashville Kats in ArenaBowl XIV.-Standings:* Green indicates clinched playoff berth...
for over 30 yards (31 yards) in his first tenure with the Predators. In 2001 Law Dogg left the Storm and played the season
2001 Arena Football League season
The 2001 Arena Football League season was the 15th season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Grand Rapids Rampage, who defeated the Nashville Kats in ArenaBowl XV.-Standings:* Green indicates clinched playoff berth...
with the New Jersey Gladiators, catching 65 passes (a career high at the time) for 742 yards, just short of his 844 yard career high receiving season he recorded the year before with Tampa Bay. After a single season in New Jersey, Samuels returned to Tampa, where he has been ever since. From 2003-2007, Samuels notched 1,000+ yards receiving in 4 of 5 seasons, including back-to-back-to-back 1,100 yard+ seasons in 2005
2005 Arena Football League season
The 2005 Arena Football League season was the 19th season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Colorado Crush, who defeated the Georgia Force in ArenaBowl XIX. The AFL changed its playoff format to allow the top four teams per conference to make the playoffs. Previously, the...
, 2006
2006 Arena Football League season
The 2006 Arena Football League season was the 20th season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Chicago Rush, who defeated the Orlando Predators in ArenaBowl XX....
, and 2007
2007 Arena Football League season
The 2007 Arena Football League season was the 21st season of the Arena Football League. The regular season began play on March 1, 2007 and concluded on June 25...
. Was named MVP of ArenaBowl XVII
ArenaBowl XVII
ArenaBowl XVII was played on June 22, 2003 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida before a sellout crowd of 20,496. The Tampa Bay Storm earned their AFL record fifth ArenaBowl title, by defeating the Arizona Rattlers, 43-29...
.
In 2007, after 5 losses to begin the season, Lawrence Samuels was again named to the AFL's All Ironman Team after leading the Storm to a #3 seed in the playoffs. 100+ catches, 1000+ yards, and 10+ TDs also helped Samuels earn the honor.
On June 15, 2008 Samuels became the first receiver in AFL history to record 1,000 career receptions. http://www.arenafootball.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=1480626&DB_OEM_ID=3500
External links
www.lawrence_sanuels.com