Gabe Nyenhuis to the Sabercats, Huebner too.

So on the transactions wire today it was announced two of the Talons all star Defensive line will be leaving for the San Jose Sabercats. Gabe Nyenhuis and Adam Huebner have signed with San Jose and leave the Talons without a starting defensive lineman. Nyenhuis was the AFL Defensive Player of the year this past season and is sure to continue that in San Jose. Both players will be sorely missed. The question for now is, can the Talons reload on the defensive line?

Gabe Nyenhuis cut from UFL's Florida Tuskers

The Talons' only player to make the move up to the United Football League (UFL) has been released. The Talons put up huge offensive numbers and the defensive line was one of the best in the league. However, only Gabe Nyenhuis, the AFL Defensive Player of the Year, got the call to tryout for the UFL.

Last Thursday was "Judgment Day," as it is called by the UFL, where teams have to make their final series of cuts before the season begins. On that day the Florida Tuskers announced that Nyenhuis would be cut from the team.

All-Arena Teams Contain 5 Talons Players

Today the AFL Announced the All-Arena first and second teams. Here are where Talons Players fell:

First Team:
Donovan Morgan (WR)
Gabe Nyenhuis (DL)
Steve Watson (MAC)

Second Team:
Odie Armstrong (FB)
Jamar Ransom (JACK)

Gabe Nyenhuis also named Defensive Player of the Year

Another Talons award for the season announced last night:

TULSA- Tulsa Talon’s defensive lineman Gabe Nyenhuis has been awarded the 2010 Defensive Player of the Year. Nyenhuis pressured quarterbacks all season long, threatening the offensive linemen who couldn’t hold back the 270 pound, 6-foot-3 player.

In the Talons’ first season in the AFL, Nyenhuis’ experience proved vital for the new team. The Colorado graduate spent two years with the Philadelphia Soul (2007-8) before moving to Tulsa in the revamped AFL. This season Nyenhuis led the AFL in sacks (15.5) and tackles for loss (13). The lineman won Defensive Player of the Week in mid-season for an outstanding game against Oklahoma City. His statistics would only get better.

Nyenhuis ended the season with 21 unassisted and 11 assisted tackles, four pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and nine forced fumbles. Thanks to Nyenhuis’ leadership on defense, the Talons ended their season as the Southwest Division Champions and a host in the playoffs.

Nyenhuis was also awarded the league’s Lineman of the Year honor earlier this week.

Gabe Nyenhuis Named 2010 AFL Lineman of the Year

Press Release from the Arena Football League today:

TULSA- Tulsa defensive end Gabe Nyenhuis has been named the Arena Football League's Lineman of the Year, the league office announced today. A constant threat to offenses, Nyenhuis tallied up impressive numbers while aiding the Talons in reaching the postseason in their inaugural season with the AFL.

While Nyenhuis (6-4, 260, Colorado) tallied 21 unassisted and 11 assisted tackles on the season, it was the quarterback that was his favorite target. He nabbed a spectacular 15.5 sacks on the season, breaking the previous sack record of 15 set by Greg White (Orlando) in 2007.

Additionally, Nyenhuis made 13 tackle-for-losses, a league high. He was also credited with four pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and nine forced fumbles in his standout year.

Nyenhuis is no stranger to the indoor game. He has played arena football for three seasons, including a season with the 2008 ArenaBowl Champion Philadelphia Soul, where he recorded 9.5 sacks on the year and was named to the Second Team All-Arena team.

In the past, Nyenhuis has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Soul and Saskatchewan Roughriders.