Adrian McPherson in action against Utah Credit: Photo courtesy of Austin Wranglers

Austin Wranglers quarterback Adrian McPherson was named the Arena Football League’s offensive player of the week by ArenaFan.com after leading his team to a tight 65-64 victory over the Utah Blaze in Austin last Friday. His stats: 18 of 29 completions for 271 yards and six passing TDs, 51 yards rushing on seven carries with two rushing TDs, and zero interceptions. Sweet numbers indeed. The 2-4 Wranglers travel to Columbus, Ohio, this Saturday to face the 2-3 Destroyers at 6pm. According to TV Guide, Time Warner Cable Channel 77 will be carrying the game live with AM 1300 the Zone starting their broadcast at 5:45pm.

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