Former Auburn offensive lineman Monreko Crittenden was named to the American Indoor Football Association's All-Western Conference team today. He plays for the Columbus Lions here in town, as does ex-Auburn receiver Silas Daniels.

They both had outstanding years for the Lions. Daniels didn't make the all-conference team, but he was one of the top receivers in the league. He finished the year ranked seventh in both receptions and receiving yards (68 catches, 898 yards, 20 TDs). Crittenden was signed away by the Arena Football League's Los Angeles Avengers during the regular season and returned to the Lions when the AFL season completed. (In essence, the AIFA serves as a minor league of sorts for the AFL). You may remember that he was a rather oversized lineman when he was at Auburn. That certainly hasn't changed. The Avengers' Web site lists him at 6-5, 395.