Horacek becomes key reciever

Iowa Barnstormer receiver Mike Horacek has been named the Arena Football League’s co-offensive player of the week. Horacek had six touchdown receptions in last week’s victory over Tampa Bay and in the last three games had 16 touchdowns. The Iowa State product took over the spot at offensive specialist after Kevin Swayne signed with the N-F-L’s San Diego Chargers prior to the season and Eddie Brown was sidelined this season with an injury. Iowa coach John Gregory says Horacek has become their go-to receiver.Gregory says Horacek has taken advantage of the opportunity.Horacek says moving to offensive specialist gave him a chance to concentrate on that side of the ball.Horacek says while his confidence has increased, he is not alone. He says the whole team is playing well offensively.