by Howie Hanson
AF1 Midseason Rock Star players, coaches, cheer teams and facilities:
Coach of the Year: Cedric Walker, Kentucky
League MVP: Sam Castonova of Albany. Nashville QB Tyler Kulka remains in the running.
Best WR: Darius Prince, Kentucky. Second in the league in receiving yards (553), touchdown receptions (12) and receiving yards per game (92.2)
Best RB: Shannon Brooks, Minnesota. League-highs rushing yards (229) and rushing yards per game (45.8).
Best OL: Joshua Zacher, Albany
Best DL: Ezekiel Rose, Kentucky. League-high 7.5 sacks.
Best LB: Drew Singleton, Albany. League-best 56 tackles.
Best DB: Joe Powell, Kentucky. Tied for league-lead in interceptions (4). Thirty-five total tackles in six games.
Best Kicker: Kyle Kaplan, Nashville
Best Arena: Amsoil Arena, Minnesota
Best Playing Surface: Michigan
Best Arena Lighting: Albany
Best Fans: (tie) Albany, Nashville
Best Cheer Team: Oceanside
