Day 13: Philadelphia Soul Head into Final Leg of Camp
March 9, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (March 8, 2012) - The conclusion of today's practice means the end of training camp is nearing. Philadelphia enters the final leg of their 2012 camp with the last day of practices approaching. With the season opener inching closer and closer, the team left it all out on the practice field once again this morning.
League-record setter Derrick Ross's tough running was on display throughout practice. The center of the defense, which has been strong all camp, was forced to take notice of Ross's abilities. This allowed the passing offense and defense to continue their training camp battle.
The Soul have one practice remaining on this year's training camp schedule. Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the final outing of camp before the team turns their attention to their opponent in Week 2, the New Orleans VooDoo
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: WR/KR JEFF HUGHLEY (5'8, 180, Averett): Coming off back-to-back seasons being named to the All-Ironman Team . Ranked No. 3 in the AFL in 2011 in all-purpose yards (2,680) and No.7 in kickoff return yards (1,429) . In 2011, played in 15 games for the Jacksonville Sharks, registering 89 receptions for 1,171 receiving yards going for 22 touchdowns . Returned 69 kickoffs that went for 1,447 yards and one touchdown while adding one rushing touchdown (2011) . Had eight games with at least five receptions, four games with double-digit receptions, and six games with at least 100 yards (2011)
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "We had some really great work today. The coaches have put us in the best possible situation to win," said Soul defensive lineman Darrell Campbell. "The guys right now are competing and putting everything out on the field. They're willing to learn and listen to coaching. Other than that it's time to buckle down and prepare for New Orleans."
FUNFACT: For four seasons (2005-2008) Doug Plank was the head coach of the Georgia Force. During that time, the Force and New Orleans VooDoo met six times. They played twice in 2005, 2007, and 2008. Each time, Plank's Force came away the victor.
Over the course of the series, the Force outscored the VooDoo 335-251. The most combined points scored came on April 27, 2007 when Georgia defeated New Orleans 72-57 for a total of 129 points. The fewest points came on May 26, 2008 in a 40-29 Georgia Force victory totaling in 69 points.
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