After First Cuts of Camp, Soul Trimmed to 28
Published on March 8, 2013 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (March 8,2013) - The 2012 American Conference Champion Philadelphia Soul, presented byParx Casino, have made it to the half-way mark in their training camp by makingtheir first round of cuts. The Soul trimmed a 35-man roster into 28 as theyprepare for the second half of camp.
The first cuts from theroster include: WR Tyrone Collins, OL Marcus Gordon, DL Brandon Johnson, DBJeff Hodges, WR Armand Robinson, and DL Michael Robinson.The last cuts will put the roster at 24, whichwill take place on the last day of training camp, March 16.The final cut will make the Soul ready forthe 2013 season.
Tomorrow, the team willhost an open practice at the NovaCare Complex for the Soul season ticketholders and the media.After practice,the Soul will host a meet-and-greet for the fans and media.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: DL DUSTINBARNO (6'3", 285, East Stroudsburg):Veteran DL Dustin Barnoreturns to the Soul for his third consecutive season.Barno, entering his ninth season in the AFL,recorded 10.5 sacks during his tenure with the Soul, placing him No.3 in theSoul career record books for sacks.Barno was invited to the NFL Tennessee Titans training camp in2003.He has also played for theColorado Crush, Arizona Rattlers, and Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz, where he wonthe ArenaBowl in 2005.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:"Camphas been great so far," said Soul rookie FB Tombe Kose."It's a whole new experience going from outdoorto indoor football.They are greatcoaches and I have a great veteran in Derrick Ross helping me pick up theplaybook and understand the offense.Icame to camp confident, but slightly nervous.You can do everything right, make all the right moves, pick up theplaybook, but you can still be cut.That's the way football is.There's always a chance, but I remained confident in myself; it feelsgood to make it past the first cuts.Atthis point, I'm just looking forward to finish out camp strong and earning aroster spot.I put a lot of work andeffort into camp, so earning a roster spot would feel rewarding."
KANSAS CITY CONNECTION:During the 2013 season,the Kansas City Command declared they would not return for the 2013season.Entering the 2013 training camp,we saw four players from Kansas City find a new home in Philadelphia: QB StevenGachette (6'1", 195, Southwest Baptist), WR Jackie Chambers (5'10, 188, LaneCollege), WR Armand Robinson (6'0, 200, Miami (OH)), and DL Michael Robinson(6'4", 265, Nassau C.C.)
Both Robinsons did notmake the first round of cuts of training camp.With one more cut to take place on the last day of camp, Gachette andChambers look to continue their journey as teammates in the AFL on thePhiladelphia Soul roster.
Arena Football League Stories from March 8, 2013
- After First Cuts of Camp, Soul Trimmed to 28 - Philadelphia Soul
- Shock Assigned Vaalyn Jackson - Spokane Shock
- Sharks Training Camp Report - March 8 - Jacksonville Sharks
- Sharks, Burrito Gallery Team up for Kickoff Bash on March 16 - Jacksonville Sharks
- Sharks, Burrito Gallery Team up for Kickoff Bash - Jacksonville Sharks
- Storm Work on Special Teams - Tampa Bay Storm
- Cox 4 Set to Broadcast VooDoo Home Games - New Orleans VooDoo
- Sharks Single-Game Tickets to Go on Sale Monday - Jacksonville Sharks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
